Microsoft unveils its thinnest Bluetooth Keyboard!

[7Dreams]

Microsoft announced today its thinnest keyboard dubbed "Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000", which if you didn't notice in the name is designed exclusively for Bluetooth enabled PC's. The keyboard itself is just a few millimeters thicker than an AAA battery, with Microsoft's Comfort Curve design for a more natural wrist posture when typing.

Check it out:

Images courtesy PressPass

"The design tenets of compact, clean and refined really set the stage for the success of the keyboard," said Chris Kujawski, industrial designer for Microsoft Hardware. "There is nothing extraneous about the design. We removed everything that didn't fit with those ideas and ended up with something we're really proud of — a compact, sophisticated keyboard that pairs perfectly with Bluetooth computers."

According to Microsoft's press release, one of the top consumer complaints when using a notebook of a netbook is the lack of a number pad. So Microsoft has shipped a stand-alone Bluetooth powered number pad as well as a carrying case with the Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000.

The keyboard will be available in October of this year with an estimated retail price of $89.96 for both the keyboard and number pad, and $44.95 for the number pad itself. Both are backed by a worldwide three year limited hardware warranty from Microsoft.

 

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Source: Neowin.net

 

[LFB]

I saw this keyboard today...

beautiful piece... ultra slim

 

[prudhivisekhar]

Simply Awesome................

 

[7Dreams]

Yeah, i want it!

 

[pparks1]

WHY, WHY, WHY are these slick keyboards always wireless? I don't want a wireless keyboard, I've never wanted a wireless keyboard.

 

[7Dreams]

why not?

 

[pparks1]

why not?

Because I've never once had to change the batteries in my wired keyboards. My computer desk is stationary and I'm not walking around the room. The wires of my keyboard never really move....what is the incentive for getting a wireless keyboard other than having to spend money on batteries and then dispose of them.

I obviously don't use wireless mice either.

 

[Lebon14]

^ My wireless mice... I think I change the battery every... 6 months? If it's not that much, I don't ever worry about it since it lasts SO long. Also, you don't need to work around the house to own a wireless mouse or keyboard. LOL It's just to remove the wires around!

And, seriously, batteries lasts much longer than you think.

 

[pparks1]

^ My wireless mice... I think I change the battery every... 6 months? If it's not that much, I don't ever worry about it since it lasts SO long. Also, you don't need to work around the house to own a wireless mouse or keyboard. LOL It's just to remove the wires around!

And, seriously, batteries lasts much longer than you think.

I guess if you find the wire clutter to be that big of an issue. Even in they last 9 months, that still means I am switching out batteries during the year. And having to properly dispose of them. It just seems like a waste to me. But to each his own, I've always found a wired equivalent that I like.

 

[Lordbob75]

Mine are all wired, but then again, they are gaming peripherals. I really do love the anti-ghosting on my keyboard. I can press every key at once, and it registers them all.

~Lordbob

 

[saverio]

Why are all their keyboards curved? I know it's an ergonomic consideration, but they all look so clumsy. I'm using an apple bluetooth keyboard and it's a hundred times more elegant than the one pictured - however i'll reserve that comment for when I see one of the MS keyboards in the life.

My only caveat with the apple kb is the usual one of keys mapped differently, but hey I did put form over function so I'm in no position to complain!

And what's with the MS regulation black!

 

[jfar]

It looks a bit like Oh Oh we forgot the number keys, I know lets give them another piece with the keys on it that looks like a calculator, and we won't charge for it.

 

[Tews]

Just another victim of the Apple syndrome ... make it look nice, charge a ridiculous amount, without any improvements over a 12.00 model ... Thanks, but no thanks..

 

[swarfega]

hmm no idea what bluetooth is like in regards to gaming.

But think of all those batteries you throw away ending up on the landfill.

 

[7Dreams]

hmm no idea what bluetooth is like in regards to gaming.

But think of all those batteries you throw away ending up on the landfill.

thats alot.

 

[Lordbob75]

hmm no idea what bluetooth is like in regards to gaming.

But think of all those batteries you throw away ending up on the landfill.

I think it would be rechargeable......?

~Lordbob

 

[windows7user]

That keyboard is so thin, you could eat it...

 

[7Dreams]

That keyboard is so thin, you could eat it...

lol

 

[pparks1]

Why are all their keyboards curved? I know it's an ergonomic consideration, but they all look so clumsy.

I happen to really like my curved keyboards. I use them at work and at home. Particular to the Microsoft Ergo 4000. When I am not on my curved keyboard, like now on my laptop at home, it's almost slightly painful to use.