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Product Comparison: Microsoft Wireless Desktop 850 vs Microsoft Wireless Desktop 900

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Microsoft Wireless Desktop 850 Wireless Keyboard

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General Specifications

Brand

Microsoft

Model

Wireless Desktop 850

Wireless Desktop 900

Origin

China

About the Product

Enjoy the freedom and convenience of wireless technology. You can roam up to 15 feet away with a strong signal. Or, you can take the mouse separately to use with a laptop while traveling-the tiny transceiver conveniently snaps into the bottom of the mouse when it's time to pack up and go.

This simple, modern desktop set provides security with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to protect your keystrokes, and a full-size mouse that provides comfortable, precise navigation.

Key Specs

Keyboard Type

Multimedia

Number of Keys

109

Interface

USB/RF 2.4GHz

Size & Weight

Height

1.39 in.

1.13 in.

Width

17.94 in.

16.77 in.

Depth

6.24 in.

6.09 in.

Weight

28.8 oz.

41.12 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 850 Wireless Keyboard

It is a full sized keyboard. I am very picky about keyboards and this one is good.
Simple wireless keyboard and FULL SIZE mouse.
Nice slim size takes up less space on my desk than my previous natural keyboard.
The microsoft mouse is a full size mouse and works fine.
Perfect size for smaller desk. Overall, keyboard serves its purpose.

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 900 Wireless Keyboard

Quietest full size non-laptop keyboard I've ever used.
The keyboard has standard key layout (full size) and the mouse is well-designed (not too small, comfortable curve).
The mouse is large enough to hold comfortably, without being too unwieldy.
In short, I've taken it on trips, and enjoy the smaller size of the keyboard.
The mouse is a nice size and is solid. The keyboard is really good too.

Keys

Key Type

Membrane

Backlighting

Multimedia Keys

Yes

Integrated Numeric Keypad

Yes

What customers say about "Keys"

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 850 Wireless Keyboard

I love the smooth rounded edges of the keys that are set close together.
I bought this for a work at home solution. The keys are responsive.
This is a wireless keyboard with deeper keys, which is extremely beneficial when typing.
Love the raised keys. Has a mute key, haven't seen that on other keyboards.
The response of the keys are good even if it is wireless but the F1-Fxxx keys are so deep and so small.

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 900 Wireless Keyboard

The keys feel great, keys feel comfortable to you.
Quiet keys, smooth typing, mouse is smooth and works great.
It is quiet, the keys are low profile, easy to type with, very responsive.
The keys are quiet and have the closest feel to a laptop keyboard compared to anything I've been able to find yet.
I like that the keys are quiet, with a feeling very similar to the Apple keyboard that I like so much.

Features

Adjustable Tilt Function

Yes

Compatibility

Windows, Mac OS X

Spill Resistant

Yes

Palm Rest

Extras

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128-bit encryption, Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless, Windows shortcut keys, Media keys for music and video control

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128-bit encryption, Full-size mouse, Quiet-touch keys, Ambidextrous design, Customizable buttons

What customers say about "Features"

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 850 Wireless Keyboard

It’s a good quality product. Love the wireless feature.
Love the wireless feature and the concave keys. Exactly what I wanted.
The keys don’t stick and I love the Windows features.
Does work well and has excellent features.
I like the wireless feature but the mouse has spotty connectivity.

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 900 Wireless Keyboard

Compact keyboard, although full functioning, it does not have superfluous keys that are infrequently used.
My Acer Chromebox instantly picked up the new software/hardware addition without missing a beat.
I just plug in the USB receiver, and both the keyboard and the mouse work instantly.
No configuration is needed. It works right out of box.
The connection between the keyboard and USB dongle just didn't seem to be that solid.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

3 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

MSRP

39.95 $

49.95 $

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