Microsoft Australia has today announced the Digital Media Keyboard 3000, an entertainment keyboard designed to enhance the computer user’s digital lifestyle at an affordable price.
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This keyboard is optimised for Windows Vista, with quick access to the Flip 3D feature – which allows consumers to flip through all their open windows and quickly switch between applications. The speed and flexibility of the Digital Media Keyboard 3000 lets users easily customise their computing experience.
The My Favourites Keys deliver one-touch access to the computer user’s most-used websites, files and folders. Simply push and hold a key to assign it to the current destination – just as the user would preset a car stereo. The customisable Hot Keys enable users to quickly launch into their favourite programs such as Messenger, Mail, Web/Home and Media Player.
Key features of the Digital Media Keyboard 3000 include:
- Media Center controls – people can access popular media activities with one touch, such as play, pause and volume.
- With one click, the Windows Start Button pulls up the Windows Start menu enabling people to swiftly search for or launch documents. If users have Windows Vista installed, they can search their PC or the Web directly from the Windows Vista Start menu.
- Zoom allows consumers to easily zoom in to and out of digital pictures, maps and more.
- Enhanced F Keys make it easy to complete common tasks with one touch. Keys are conveniently grouped according to common usage patterns, such as New, Open and Close. Users can also set traditional F Key functions with the F Key lock.
- Spill-resistant keys – Don’t worry if you spill some of your drink as the integrated water channels in the keyboard are designed to drain liquid away.
Pricing and Availability
The Microsoft Digital Media Keyboard 3000 will be available in July 2008 for a recommended retail price of $49.95.