Microsoft Black USB Wireless Standard Optical Desktop 700 v2 - OEM

Pros: An inexpensive wireless keyboard/mouse combo - comes with a USB wireless receiver with a 1 meter cable - can locate it anywhere that far from the PC. Keyboard & mouse work up to 10 feet away from receiver, maybe further. Keys on the keyboard are not stiff (short-stroke) like laptops. Mouse optics are precise, but, not so,the scroll wheel. On scrolling, it was a tad too "sloppy" - "overshooting" lines of text in Internet Explorer. Maybe that can be adjusted in Mouse, Control Panel. The sleep function works well. The devices go dormant on their own through the WIN XP OS - 5-10 minutes? Simply scrolling the mouse wheel brings the PC out of sleep quickly, as does stroking a keyboard character - both work. While not extremely elegant, this combo is fully functional as a wireless input solution. This is a lot of value for a $22 product. Local retail cost for a KBD alone can be double this. Don't believe most reviews having DOA's. This is an knowledge issue. Be Googlers, dudes & dudettes...

Cons: OEM (barebones product). No manual, no (4) batteries. No status LED's on keyboard (when troublshooting during setup). You don't know if the batteries are dead, or, if you are really connected. You have to see if you have "input", using your monitor (that's cool knowing you got such a good price AND wireless functions). Opening the battery compartment on the mouse was not intuitive. Be careful the cover's clips can break - the keyboard cover was easy. The mouse scoll wheel will take some getting used to. It is not extremely precise, but, it "rachets" normally. DO NOT LOAD DRIVERS for this combo. Doing so will cause guaranteed random quirky results and speed issues with BOTH input devices. Specific hardware drivers are NOT written for this product. WIN XP OS recognizes the USB receiver itself. Intellimouse feature software is NOT written for this specific combo. Someone wrote it works, though. Install the hardware first, (when WIN XP configures the receiver), THEN, load Intellimouse.

Overall Review: To make the keyboard and mouse connect:
Ensure there are 2 fresh AA batteries in the mouse, 2 AAA's in the keyboard. Power your PC on & login. Once the desktop loads, plug in the MS USB Wireless Receiver. Windows XP OS should recognize the USB receiver. Once recognized, hold each device near - 2 or 3 feet away. Then, IN THIS ORDER: 1) flip the keyboard over and push the "Connect" button near the battery cover. Release. Open notepad. Try typing characters. It should work fine. If not, repeat. 2) turn the mouse over and press "Connect" button. The cursor should start moving on your desktop. If you still have problems, repeat the whole process starting with a reboot and the receiver disconnected. Try another USB port on repeated attempts.
I am amazed not many reviewers understand the OEM term (Original Equipment Manufacturer). I means it is a "name" brand product and is sold "as is" - which means no instructions, no frills. Just like buying an OEM "bare" hard disc drive. Sabe?

Pros: Looks sleek, Wireless, Mouse and keyboard, USB, Media Keys

Cons: HORRIBLE range! I bought this to use with a home theater pc, with the expectation of being able to use it across the room. ( ~10ft ). I've not owned a wireless keyboard / mouse before that didn't work at that range.

The range on this is about 3 feet, and even then the key presses don't always register and is rather sketchy.

Overall Review: If you're looking for a good wireless desktop, try finding something better. The price is right but the product is wrong.