Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac
updated 09:35 am EDT, Tue May 30, 2006
Wireless Laser Desktop
Microsoft today announced the availability of the Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac, its first Mac-specific desktop complete with a wireless Comfort Curve Keyboard and a wireless High Definition laser mouse. The Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac features Microsoft's first keyboard designed specifically for the Mac, offering "Hot Keys" that map to Mac programs such as iTunes and iPhoto. In addition, it offers a Zoom Slider, allowing users to zoom in for a closer look at digital pictures, maps and more; customizable "My Favorites" keys; an "Eject" key; Mac modifier keys (Option, Control, and Command keys) and more. The Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac will be available this summer for $100.
"We are excited to see our colleagues on the Microsoft Hardware team provide this Mac-only keyboard and mouse to strengthen Microsoft's lineup of products for Mac users, which includes our productivity suite, Office 2004 for Mac," said Scott Erickson, director of product management and marketing for the Macintosh Business Unit at Microsoft. "This launch further demonstrates Microsoft's commitment to enhancing the computing experience for Mac users. We were able to preview the product at Macworld this January and saw firsthand the very favorable response from Mac customers."
The Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac features a sleek silver wireless High Definition laser mouse. Microsoft's cutting-edge High Definition technology is two generations ahead of standard optical mouse products and gives the mouse ultimate precision and responsiveness, according to the company. In addition, the mouse utilizes Microsoft's Intelligent Tracking System for smoother tracking without interruptions or skipping, even over unique surfaces. For enhanced performance this mouse also features a Tilt Wheel for navigating and viewing documents and spreadsheets with ease. One-click access to Microsoft's Magnifier tool makes the Mac magnifier feature more discoverable for real-time document enlargement.
"The Hardware team has been creating Mac-compatible peripherals for many years," said Rusty Jeffress, general manager of the Microsoft Hardware team at Microsoft. "We always value the feedback of our customers; for this product we went back to the drawing board with the specific requests of our Mac users, and are excited to deliver our first Mac-specific keyboard and mouse that provide the tools and features Mac users need to be productive."
