Microsoft Unveils New Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000

Aside from getting ready to launch its much anticipated Windows 7 operating system, the Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft has now announced the debut of a new Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000, a keyboard and mouse combo designed to provide users with a comfortable typing experience. According to the company, the new keyboard utilizes the Comfort Curve layout that allows the end-user to take advantage of a natural write posture with a slight six-degree curve. In addition, coming to support the launch of the company’s Windows 7 OS, the new keyboard has been designed with special one-touch features for the aforementioned operating system.

“Our goal is to have a strong ecosystem of compatible and innovative products,” said Gary Schare, director of Hardware Ecosystem Product Management at Microsoft. “We're excited about the work Microsoft Hardware has done to light up the key features of Windows 7. For example, the Taskbar Favorites keys on the Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 complement our improved taskbar - helping to deliver a full end-to-end experience to make life on a Windows 7-based PC easier and more enjoyable.”

Among some of the Windows 7-related features that have been implemented in the new Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 the company has highlighted the support for Device Stage and Windows Flip, which will be available for Windows 7 users. Device Stage will enable them to get access to common tasks, including product information, registration, settings and more for device categories such as cell phones, cameras, printers, portable media players and input devices.

Included in the new package is the company's Wireless Mouse 5000, which features rubbed side grips, an ambidextrous design and Microsoft's BlueTrack technology. Both the mouse and the keyboard are connected to the computer system via a 2.4GHz mini-transceiver that can work at distances of up to 30 feet away.

As far as pricing and availability goes, the new Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 from Microsoft is expected to become available later this month for an estimated retail price of US$79.95.