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Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600

Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600

Bottom line: The Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the keyboards & mice category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 104-key USB interface (6-foot cable length) Quiet-touch keys Media Center Hot Keys

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Shipping Height: 1.4 Shipping Width: 7.1 Master Pack Qty: 5 General Information Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation Manufacturer Part Number: ANB-00001 Brand Name: Microsoft Product Name: Wired Keyboard 600 Marketing Information: This keyboard combines a spill-resistant keyboard with all the features you need and more with Microsoft quality and reliability. Enjoy plug-and-play setup, Windows Vista integration, Microsoft Xbox 360 compatibility, Quiet Touch keys with quick access to media controls and calculator. Product Type: Keyboard Keyboard/Keypad Keyboard/Keypad Connectivity Technology…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the keyboards & mice category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the keyboards & mice category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for keyboards & mice 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 Keyboard 600 104-Key USB Multimedia Keyboard General Features: Color: Black
  • 104-key USB interface (6-foot cable length) Quiet-touch keys Media Center Hot Keys
  • Calculator Hot Key Spill-Resistant Design Windows Start Button Plug and Play
  • Compatible with Windows 7 Media Center Hot Keys: Play/Pause Volume Up Volume Down Mute
  • Regulatory Approvals:

Full Specifications

BrandMicrosoft
ColorBlack
StyleContemporary
MaterialPlastic
Style NameContemporary
Switch TypeMembrane
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberANB-00001
Power SourceWired
Built-In Media1 product
Number of Keys104
Button Quantity104
Connection TypeWired
Keyboard LayoutQWERTY
Mfr Part NumberANB-00001
Special FeatureCharging Port
Antenna LocationGaming
Hand OrientationAmbidextrous
Compatible DevicesGaming Console
Enclosure MaterialPlastic

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