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Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard

Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard

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Brand: Microsoft
Category: CE

List Price: $29.95
Buy New: $10.99
You Save: $18.96 (63%)



New (37) Used (5) Refurbished (1) from $9.25

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 116 reviews
Sales Rank: 712

Format: Cd
Color: N/A
ESRB: Rating Pending
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Linux
Keyboard: QWERTY
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 20.8 x 10.3 x 2.8
nv:Keyboard Type: Multimedia
Connection Type: USB
Connection Type: PS/2
Special Features: Application Hot Keys
Warranty: 3 years warranty

MPN: BX1-00005
Model: BX1-00005
UPC: 805529785229
EAN: 0805529785229
ASIN: B0002CPBUK

Release Date: August 19, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Easily zoom in on pictures, maps, documents, and Web pages
  • Access your favorite music, video clips, and media programs with the press of a key
  • Five customizable provide convenient, one-key access to your favorite Web sites and files
  • Windows XP Professional, XP Home Edition, XP Media Center Edition, XP Tablet PC Edition, 2000 Professional, or 2000 Server; Mac OS X version 10.1 to 10.3.x (excluding 10.0)

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The Digital Media Pro Keyboard enhances your digital lifestyle. It's an affordable keyboard that provides one-touch access to the media, programs, and files you use most. Compatible with PC and Macintosh Connects through any PS/2 or USB ports


Customer Reviews:   Read 111 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard   December 28, 2008
I have been unable to install the software for this product. That obviously limits its functionality. The error message indicates a lack of disc space, which is not a problem for me, or "some other error". I've heard that others have had the same problem. I would definitely not recommend this product to others.


5 out of 5 stars After 2 years of use, the verdict is in: excellent, well-designed, durable   December 23, 2008
This probably the best you are likely to get in keyboards within the $10-20 price range. I've been using one of these for almost 2 years now in my little home office and, 2 years later, it's still as good as new - it hasn't failed me once.

Personally, I have no use for the extra dedicated keys but, I just verified that pressing the 'calculator' button conveniently located right above the numeric keypad does bring up the little Microsoft Calculator (I am using Vista), the 'Web/Home' button calls my default browser (Chrome, not IE) and the 'Mail' button opens my default email client. Additional buttons are for documents, pictures, music. You also get speaker control buttons and video playback controls (play/pause, stop, fast forward and back).

Overall, I am impressed with the built quality. I am a fast touch typist and, for me, it's hard to improve on this one. I tend to type as I think words and I am rarely aware of the keyboard's existence as my fingers are allowed to do the talking and they can do it undisturbed on this keyboard because all keys are exactly where they are supposed to be.

Additional details: connects to the computer via a USB interface. There are 5 'My favorites' keys that I never used but it's good to know that they are there. Comes with a removable hands rest and... that's just about it.

If you are in the market for an inexpensive, rather large, typist-friendly keyboard that also has some frills then this is what you want. And this comes from someone who is not exactly a Microsoft fan.

I wish I could think of some reason to take out one star or two but, given the price, I can't. It's an easy 5-star.



4 out of 5 stars Solid, useful shortcut keys, not as quiet as I had hoped   November 21, 2008
I can't ding this product for not meeting my expectations. I should have tried it out in person. The keyboard feels very solid, the media shortcuts are useful, the installation software was painless to install.

I really wanted a quiet keyboard so I could type (take notes) while using my headset on conference calls, etc. Despite the MS "quiet touch" keys and at least one review to the contrary, the keyboard is about as loud as the ancient standard Dell keyboard that I was using before. It is definitely quieter than some, but I had hoped for better. Is it really that hard to make a quiet keyboard? Next time I will shop in person.

Still, I give it four stars. Unless you're looking specifically for a silent experience, you'll be satisfied with this good quality keyboard.



5 out of 5 stars Love it!   November 20, 2008
I love my new keyboard! It is comfortable, the access keys work very well and it is a very nice looking keyboard as well.
Would definitely buy it again!



4 out of 5 stars Great Keyboard for the Cost   November 18, 2008
Bought this keyboard for it's great/many reviews and it has lived up to them so far. I've had it for about a month now and everything's still working fine, keys are still quiet even after having written several lengthy papers. Very nice to have the wrist support and it's great having the hotkeys (especially the music ones that actually work with iTunes!). The Zoom slider isn't all that great (was hoping it'd do something along the lines of Mac's magnify feature) because there's no option to go back to original size after zooming in/out and it's not smooth.

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