The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Keyboard is a solid choice for anyone looking for a keyboard with Windows 8 hotkeys or who'd benefit from a dual-function spacebar. For everyone else, though, it's a fairly standard keyboard with a comfortable contour shape, but it could use more features, like...

Unique dual-function spacebar; Detachable padded wrist rest; Hotkeys and charm keys optimized for Windows 8

Keys aren't backlit; Requires a dongle; Batteries aren't rechargeable; Directional arrows don't scroll through the Windows 8 tiled interface

having a mouse that doesn't stay connected is extremely frustrating. Iam going back to my logitech nano mx...which has been a reliable mouse.

does not require a usb dongle; works on existing bluetooth wifi card on your ultrabook/notebook (ie frees up a usb port

continually disconnects requiring full unpairing continually sleeps requiring 10-15 seconds to turn on not ready for market (using intel-AC-BT 4.00) with all recent drivers...advanced user

Microsoft has produced a very competent keyboard and mouse combo that's well made and comfortable to use. If you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, RSI or similar, then the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Desktop won't be for you, and you'd be better off looking at the Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop kit...

Good build quality Comfortable to use Wireless; As we've come to expect from Microsoft's peripherals; both the keyboard and mouse have excellent build quality; and they look good too.

Expensive Not many features Keys don't feel great Large spacebar can cause errors when typing; The keys on the keyboard could do with a tiny bit more travel to make typing on them more satisfying – sometimes you're not quite sure if you've properly hit a key when typing fast.

The Microsoft Sculpt Mouse has an elegant body that feels great while using the mouse.It has the left and right button plus a scroll function like any other mouse but it also has a start button on the left side of the mouse.

Three shortcut functions that make navigating through window 8 a lot easier

The mouse is shaped for right-handed people

Microsoft continues to make some excellent mice for a narrow range of uses, and the Sculpt Comfort is a great example. This cheap unit is designed to work alongside Windows 8, and uses bluetooth to connect (which means you'll need a PC running Windows 8/8.1 and inbuilt bluetooth, since it doesn't...

i really like it

Whether you're already noticing early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome or just want to get started on prevention, the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop is a cost-effective, well-thought-out solution that puts a healthy posture at your fingertips.

The Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop is a simple split-key keyboard with integrated shortcut keys and a spherical mouse; designed to take undue weight off your wrists.

Split keyboards are an acquired taste; setup takes up a lot of desktop space; and some users will lament the glossy shell on the mouse that attracts sticky fingers and fingerprints.

The Sculpt Comfort's touch swiping complements Windows 8, but it isn't quite as useful in Windows 7. Right-handed Windows 8 users with a Bluetooth-enabled laptop should consider it; others, look elsewhere.

Contoured well for right-handed users; Tilting scroll wheel left and right quickly pans across Windows 8 Start tiles

Touch-tab swiping worked only intermittently on Windows 7; Can't set pointer speed or snap-to in the mouse setup screen

Windows 8 has changed the way we navigate the desktop, so it's not surprising that Microsoft has a pair of new wireless mice designed specifically for

Between creating new operating systems and tablets, Microsoft also makes keyboards and mice. A very popular product in this category is the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000. Microsoft is again aiming at users looking for an ergonomic solution, with the new Sculpt Comfort Keyboard.