Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition ( ZV1-00004 ) Review

I purchased this product despite reviews of poor mouse quality. The mouse is different than expected, but not in a bad way. The trick is to be aware of the pressure you exert in a particular direction with the mouse. I have owned this keyboard for less than a day, and I have already adjusted to the mouse. To reiterate other reivews, the reciever is NOT included, but this was not an issue as I already had the Media Center remote control and reciever. I have used this keyboard with both Windows XP and Windows 7, absolutely no issues with either one, and incredibly easy setup; no software needed.

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• Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition

Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition ( ZV1-00004 ) Overview

Product Name: Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition

Keyboard/Keypad

Keyboard/Keypad Type: Keyboard

Keyboard/Keypad Connectivity Technology: Wireless

Keyboard/Keypad Wireless Technology: Infrared

Pointing Device

Pointing Device Type: Mouse Integrated

Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports: 1 x Type A Male USB

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Customer Reviews

Not Quite Right – James R. Davis – Pacific Northwest
Keyboard works just fine, it’s durable and easy to type. I had no problems with this part. The “moue” however is horrible. Like another reviewer stated, you have to push down on the button to get it to move, and mine was extremely stiff and eventually hurt my thumb after just a short while of casual usage. It is finicky, does not respond well, is not even remotely accurate and is just plain bad design. I would recommend a bluetooth mouse to go with this keyboard and skip its mouse entirely. Everything else worked great and was configured very quickly.

It’s just not good. – L. Russo –
I could go on for a hundred words but the gist of it is that this is just no good. Pointer/mouse is useless, keyboard works …most of the time, but not consistently enough to use without constant aggravation.

MISSING IR RECIEVER – J. Rhoades – Northern CA, USA
While I’m sure this MCE Keyboard is awesome, Its a damn paperweight if you do not already own an IR Reciever as it does not come with one. Essentially I bought a cool looking showpiece because Amazon neglects to even mention this fact. It is still my fault for not checking reviews.

Buyer Beware.

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