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Microsoft Corp.'s Digital Media Keyboard 3000 is designed to fit the digital lifestyle, allowing users to bring digital media to life with one-touch access to photos, Windows Media Player, My Favorites Keys and Zoom. This sleek, thin keyboard is also optimized for Windows Vista, with quick access to the Flip 3D feature - all at an affordable price.
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Microsoft Digital Media Keyboard 3000 MacWin USB J9300006 Keyboards Keyboards
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
This is a low impact keyboard that I can type all day on. The keys have a short and easy action, and produce little noise. I find it a much better keyboard than the Microsoft 500 and 2000 keyboards, which have stiffer action and produce more noise.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I wasn't sure what to expect with the price tag, but went on the review of the other person who's given it five stars.
I've used it for a day now, and like it an awful lot. It's compact, and has convenient keys (including a few spare customisable ones), that make life a little easier.
The only down side I can find so far is the F-keys. They're not clustered in groups of 4 like previous keyboards I've used, and as someone who touch types and uses Alt-4 a lot to close down applications, I risk hitting the wrong key. It's only a minor quibble and won't effect my rating, as I'm sure I'll soon adjust.
On another slightly trivial note, I like the black coloue! My old cream/white coloured keyboard soon discoloured after years of use.
I've used it for a day now, and like it an awful lot. It's compact, and has convenient keys (including a few spare customisable ones), that make life a little easier.
The only down side I can find so far is the F-keys. They're not clustered in groups of 4 like previous keyboards I've used, and as someone who touch types and uses Alt-4 a lot to close down applications, I risk hitting the wrong key. It's only a minor quibble and won't effect my rating, as I'm sure I'll soon adjust.
On another slightly trivial note, I like the black coloue! My old cream/white coloured keyboard soon discoloured after years of use.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I gave the keyboard 4 stars, as it is a good quality solid keyboard which works as advertised, but nevertheless I personally don't like it. I now really wish I had bought something else.
Why? The keys have a very low profile, and as a touch typist you can't just put your fingers on the keyboard and immediately know where you are. The Ctrl / Shift / Esc keys are especially bad in this respect. I find myself frequently hitting the zoom keys in error (next to the Ctrl & Shift), and also the email key in stead of the Esc key. The function keys in particular are a triumph of bad design, being even smaller and flatter than the main keyboard keys. They aren't grouped in fours either which makes it worse. Just try hitting Alt-F4 to close an application and you will see what I mean. Very pretty, but the ergonomics are poor.
I'm sorry I can't be more positive about it. I gave it 4 stars, and for 90% of people it should be fine. For the other 10% of people who are touch typists, look elsewhere. If possible, try it out before buying.
Why? The keys have a very low profile, and as a touch typist you can't just put your fingers on the keyboard and immediately know where you are. The Ctrl / Shift / Esc keys are especially bad in this respect. I find myself frequently hitting the zoom keys in error (next to the Ctrl & Shift), and also the email key in stead of the Esc key. The function keys in particular are a triumph of bad design, being even smaller and flatter than the main keyboard keys. They aren't grouped in fours either which makes it worse. Just try hitting Alt-F4 to close an application and you will see what I mean. Very pretty, but the ergonomics are poor.
I'm sorry I can't be more positive about it. I gave it 4 stars, and for 90% of people it should be fine. For the other 10% of people who are touch typists, look elsewhere. If possible, try it out before buying.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Lovely keyboard...But
This is my second Microsoft keyboard 3000. So it goes to show I like it, having previously preferred those offered by Logitech. Read more
Published 4 months ago by LondonRascal
Microsoft Digital Media keyboard 3000
The keyboard looks smart and has a nice almost silent keypress operation. As a 2 fingered typist I find it easy to hit the right keys as speed is not too important for me. Read more
Published 7 months ago by "QuickBrew"
Not for touch typing or large fingers.
Well - smooth and attractive but, oh dear - I make four times as many errors on this as on the Logitech "normal" keyboards (not low profile). Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by Scampo
Brilliant: Love the short-cut idea
Very easy to use keyboard. It has five functional short cut keys which allows you to get to files you use most or like faster and conveniently.
Published on 9 July 2009 by Medusa
Nice looking keyboard
I use this keyboard on my Vista 64 bit machine and it installed easily. I decided on a wired keyboard (even though I have a wireless mouse) because I don't need to move the... Read more
Published on 27 May 2009 by Brian Plummer
Microsoft Junk
Looks great - Doesn't work!
I really liked the look of this keyboard and was looking forward to having all the extra keys - plus being black (to match my other... Read more
I really liked the look of this keyboard and was looking forward to having all the extra keys - plus being black (to match my other... Read more
Published on 18 April 2009 by Surfer8
Some niggles
Good but low profile function keys and as ESC is no longer the key at the top left of my keyboard I find myself hitting the Mail softkey instead. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2009 by Matt
Outstanding keyboard
Worth more than twice the price of my last MS keyboard - so more bang for your buck. Hopefully will last longer too as feels more robust. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2009 by L. Jenkins
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