Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard

PS/2 - QWERTY - 119 Keys - English US - MPN: K4900001 See Product Details

Product Details of Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard

Description

Now there's a keyboard that maximizes your digital experience! One-touch buttons take you directly to your favorite multimedia activities ?navigate music and video clips, surf the Web, start the programs you use most, and more. With easy-to-use keys and custom blue accents, the Microsoft MultiMedia Keyboard adds dynamic features and vibrant looks to any desktop.

Quick Glance

Interfaces: Keyboard - PS/2

General Features: Palm Rest

Wireless Options: Keyboard - Cable

Layout Style: Standard

System Type: PC

Summary

Product Title: Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard

Manufacturer: Microsoft

Power Score: 4.0 | 2 Reviews

Physical Features

General Features: Palm Rest

Color: Blue, White

Layout Style: Standard

System Type: PC

Interface and Power

Interface Connection: Keyboard - PS/2

Wireless: Keyboard - Cable

Warranty

Warranty Information: 3 Year

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: Software Included: Drivers & Utilities Form Factor: External Internet Keys: Yes Media Center: Just press a button to start your favorite media programs, navigate music and video clips, or pump up the volume. It's the easiest way to enjoy your multimedia experience Enhanced F Keys: Experience a faster way to perform common tasks. Just press a key to open, close, save, and print documents, send and forward e-mails, and more F Key Lock: Switch between standard and enhanced function key commands, giving you more flexibility Hot Keys: With the press of a button, you get instant access to Messenger, Mail, Internet, and Calculator commands. Hot Keys for My Documents, My Pictures, and My Music put the files you use most within easy reach

Hot Keys: Sleep

Keys Layout: QWERTY

Localization: English (US)

Number of Keys: 119

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Reviews on Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard

  • 4
  By member: hardingdgh - Aug 5, 2004

Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard

Strengths: Reduced hand stress. Multimedia buttons. Programable function keys.

Weakness: Rearranged Home/End/Del/Ins/PgUp/PgDn of keys. No USB slot(s).

I have been using an original MS Natural Keyboard for years. After I spilled a drink into it I needed a replacement. I tried the straight configuration but my hands hurt after hours of typing. I decided I had to have a Natural keyboard layout. I enjoy the MultiMedia features of my Dell keyboard at work. So I got this keyboard. I wish they didn't mess with the editing keys (see Weaknesses). I...

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  • 4
  By member: sgi01 - Aug 18, 2005

Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard

Strengths: Nice, fairly solid construction; good selection and placement of multimedia keys.

Weakness: Must install software for multimedia buttons to work.

Overall this is a pretty nice keyboard if you don't need or want wireless. The 'F Lock' key is a nice feature; some of the other keyboards require you to hold down another key to access the special functions on the F keys. I don't see a scroll lock key, but I guess most people don't use that anyway. You do need to install the intellitype software for the multimedia buttons to function, so this...

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