Now it's time
for competition, Microsoft which is a software giant
has launched a full-size Bluetooth
Keyboard specifically aimed at the mobile market for devices like the iPad and
Android tablets. The Mobile Keyboard 5000 has a comfort curve, which angles your
arms and wrists to type in a natural position. It's a full-size keyboard and
measures just 0.62 inches thick. It's slightly wider than a standard 13.3-inch
notebook (13.9-inches), so it makes for an easy travel companion. It has a
simple design, and looks like a spitting image of the Mobile Keyboard 6000 (sans
numeric keypad). Further the description about that It has a matte black plastic
finish with a glossy plastic line across the top with a white underside.
The Mobile Keyboard 5000 runs on three AAA
batteries. There's a battery status indicator on the top right corner of the
keyboard to let you know when power is low. The Mobile Keyboard 5000 is
currently available at select retailers for an MSRP of $49.95.
It can connect to any device that has Bluetooth capabilities, including the iPad
and most Android tablets. This means there's no USB dongle required to plug into
your computer, like most mainstream wireless keyboards require—freeing up an
extra USB port. The Mobile Keyboard 5000 can connect to current Apple computers
as well as Bluetooth-ready PCs, however, in place of the Apple "Command" button
there's the "Windows" button. There is a driver available for download on the
Mobile Keyboard 5000' product page, which will likely help with this issue.