These keys are large and easy to press, but are slightly unresponsive at times. An additional favorite key can be customized to launch any application. The Keyboard also sports 5 keys that launch the first 5 respective items in the Windows 7 taskbar. A Documents and Pictures folder launcher and Zoom -/+ controls are thrown in too. The volume controls offer muting and adjusting volume. There are also media controls to play, pause, and navigate tracks. The entire top row is dedicated to some special features: there’s a key to launch the default web browser, email client, and media player.

Unlike most keyboards, Microsoft’s keyboard has plenty of extra functionality that you wouldn’t normally see. After putting it to the test with daily use, there’s plenty to be liked and some issues that need to be mentioned.

Both devices offer full Windows 7 integration and customizations. The mouse has a 5-button design, uses the new BlueTrack technology, and has an ambidextrous design. The keyboard sports a curved layout for proper posture, a palm rest, media keys, and shortcuts. It includes both their latest Wireless Comfort Keyboard 5000 and the Wireless Mouse 5000. Microsoft recently sent us the Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 combo package.

Microsoft comfort curve keyboard 5000