Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard
by Microsoft
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Customer Review: Great!
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this keyboard a couple weeks back, and so far I have to say that I cannot find one thing that I'd change about it. Standard keys that all KBs should have now, but this one has additional buttons to allow you to store your favorite applications, so that they are one-touch away from launching. There is an FLock button to enable double usage from the F keys (I haven't had much use to turn off the FLock yet, but I like that it's there). Buttons across the top that seem to be becoming standard include: messenger, web home, mail, music player controls, my docs, my pix, my music ... volume controls on the upper-left, and a nifty little zoom slider on the left side of the KB (not at all in the way I might add). The package comes with a keyboard hand rest that connects to the KB, but doesn't really seem to matter, for my use anyway.
Most importantly (for me that is) is the action of the KB ... soft touch, but still feels like your typing is connecting with the KB; I can't stand some of the "soft touch" KBs that feel like your pressing into a pile of cotton. This KB has great action but without the annoying "clackity-clack" of some KBs.
Finally, it's just a great looking KB! That may not be important to some, but I've had some ugly ones, and this one has a nice look and feel to it.
I'd recommend for anyone who types ;), and I'd definitely purchase again!
Customer Review: Not bad. Not bad at all.
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, so it's not my trusty and indestructable 10lb. IBM Model M keyboard, with it's individually switched keys and a keystroke feel that's all but disappeared from computerdom. But when I recently went to a laptop as my main computer, it became apparent that I was going to need a new keyboard, and it would have to be a USB model since my new computer didn't sport any PS2 connections. After looking around, I found this one. At $26 I figured I wasn't risking much, although I wasn't expecting that much either; just a simple functional tool that would help me out in the office while my laptop was docked. What I got was much better than I expected. Although I'm still getting used to all the gee-gaws that come on it, I'm finding that all it's additional functions really make computing that much easier; and it works great with just about everything! The software is easy to use and it's a snap to assign or re-assign any of the special keys for whatever the heck you need. The keys have a slightly mushy feel typical of membrane switched keys, but hey, for 26 bucks I'm okay with that! Overall, it was a good bargain - what I wanted was functional, and functional it is.
I plan to hang onto my old model M though. I think I'll use it for my gravestone when I die.
Customer Review: Great Keyboard!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard has a lot of great functions/ features.
Pros...I was looking for a keyboard with a sleep mode button, which it has! IT also has five favorites buttons that is customizeable, of course. There is a my documents, my pictures, my music, mail, web/home, messanger, calculator and a lock button as well. Plus, there is a slider key on the side that can enlarge your screen and all this extra stuff is fun to use.It is a very responsive keyboard too. Oh.. Not to forget about the volume, fast forward and rewind buttons for your dvd, music experience. The price is very good for what you get!
Cons...The Keyboard is thick and the keys need a heavier push than what I was used to, but it you get used to it just fine. It is not wireless but it uses an USB connection.
I have an HP computer and the keyboard that came with it was thin but the letters on the keys kept coming off, so I had to compalin about it and HP sent me a replacement but that was worse with the same problem of the letters coming off, so I got tired of that mess and that's why I ordered this keyboard. I am a heavy user and need a reliable and hard working keyboard! I have not had it but a month and so far so good!
Customer Review: Excellent Keyboard!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this keyboard.
After searching through just about every keyboard available, I was torn between this and a gaming keyboard that was triple the price. I'm so glad that I chose this one.
It is excellent! The quick access buttons are great and you can set them up almost any way you want. It's a great keyboard for gaming, office use, media or just ordinary, everyday use.
They keystrokes are effortless and near silent. The slide zoom feature is cool, but I don't use it much. It's better to have something and not need it than to need it and not have it though.
I really love the quick access buttons which allow me to pull up my files, e-mail or web pages with immediate ease. The only thing I don't like about this keyboard is the sleep button. I NEVER use this and I can't see any way to reasign it. However, it is out of the way and not a big enough deal to lower my rating of this sweet keyboard.
Aside from all of that, how can anyone complain about a keyboard of this quality for such a great price. And it was delivered the day after I ordered it.
To top it off, it feels sturdy and well made. I would reccomend this keyboard to anyone. It is a great all around keyboard with either USB or PS2 connectability.
Customer Review: A good contender
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had the keyboard for only a few days, but so far, things look good. I am using the USB option on a Compaq EVO desktop. I immediately tried the function keys during boot-up due to concern about an earlier reviewer's remarks. My system has no problems recognizing the function keys during boot-up, provided you have the function lock (F-Lock) button turned on. The keyboard has all twelve function keys mapped for various quick-keys including Undo, Open and Print. They will mimic these "mapped" functions unless the F-Lock key is pressed; if so, then the "normal" function of the F-key will occur.
The feel of the keys is a little stiff for me, but overall, the keyboard functions well. There are also other quick keys for playing multimedia items, opening mail and your home page as well as five customizable keys. There are also buttons to bring up the calculator, logoff and put you computer into sleep mode. The zoom function appears to perform differently in different applications. I've tested it in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Reader. The zoom works in those cases. It also works in MSPAINT and performs a text sizing adjustment in web pages with text. I haven't tested it with anything else.