Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000

My Overall Rating:

Available on Amazon for $53.80 here.

Unique to this mobile keyboard is the addition of a separate numeric keypad requiring its own Bluetooth connections.

The keyboard does not come with a Bluetooth adapter, so it will only work if your computer can already connect to Bluetooth devices, or if you buy a separate adapter. Each of the keyboard sections have buttons on the back in order to put it into a ‘discoverable’ state to allow connection to the computer.

Both the keyboard and keypad have power switches to prevent unnecessary drain of the 3 AAA batteries required.

Despite fairly shallow keys, the Mobile 6000 is still reasonably comfortable for typing. Using Microsoft’s Comfort Curve design so its edges tilt backwards, the user’s hands are forced a touch further apart than normal.

At slightly less than the width of a standard keyboard, even without a keypad, and it’s small enough to sit on your lap. It’s also light enough to travel with, without adding too much additional weight to you bag.

Overall this is a reasonably priced and reliable wireless keyboard which can easily be taken on the road, with or without the numeric keypad.

Product Features

• Comfort Curve keyboard
• Exclusively for Bluetooth mobile and desktop computers
• Sleek, ultra-thin design
• Battery status indicator
• On/off switch

Pros

• Great design – robust yet thin
• Detachable keypad
• Responsive key action
• Ergonomic feel

Cons

• On/off means you’ve got to remember to turn it off!
• Slightly long waking up time

You’ll love this if you’re

• Someone who needs a versatile keyboard on the move
• Looking for a comfortable, responsive keyboard at a reasonable price