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Microsoft Wired Desktop 600 (Black) - Wired Keyboard and Mouse Combo. USB Connectivity. Spill Resistant Design. Plug and Play

Microsoft Wired Desktop 600 (Black)

Status: Microsoft Wired Desktop 600: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

Bottom line: The Microsoft Wired Desktop 600: USB plug-and-play — no drivers, instant on Windows; main trade-off: wired-only USB — no wireless or Bluetooth.

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives:

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For keyboards, mice, headsets and other PC peripherals, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ USB plug-and-play — no drivers, instant on Windows
  • ✓ Spill-resistant keyboard with integrated water channels
  • ✓ Quiet-touch keys keep typing noise down
  • ✓ Optical-tracking mouse for smooth cursor movement

Cons

  • ✗ Wired-only USB — no wireless or Bluetooth
  • ✗ Membrane keys, not mechanical switches
  • ✗ Legacy Vista-era Start button and layout
  • ✗ Full-size footprint uses more desk space

Manufacturer description

optical tracking technology mouse, quiet touch keys, integrated water channels, Start button key for Vista, Calculator Hotkey and Media Hotkeys, USB-Connected Devices

SpecPicks Verdict

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Common buyer scenarios for gaming peripherals of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Microsoft Wired Desktop 600 Keyboard and Mouse

Full Specifications

BrandMicrosoft
ColorBlack
Unit Count1 Count
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberAPB-00001
Power SourceCorded Electric
Number of Keys600
Connection TypeWired
Keyboard LayoutQWERTY
Mfr Part NumberAPB-00001
Number of Packs1
Special FeatureSpill Resistant
Antenna LocationOffice
Hand OrientationAmbidextrous
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Movement DetectionOptical
Number of Batteries4 AAA batteries required.
Keyboard DescriptionSK
Connectivity TechnologyUsb
Other Special Features of the ProductSpill Resistant
Full listing titleMicrosoft Wired Desktop 600 (Black) - Wired Keyboard and Mouse Combo. USB Connectivity. Spill Resistant Design. Plug and Play

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