Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600, UK Layout - White

I purchased this keyboard in 2014, and 4 years later, it is still working flawlessly.I wasn't looking for anything other than a basic keyboard that would last me a good few years, and thought that a Microsoft product would do just that. I have no need for wireless connectivity or a special gaming keyboard, so this has been absolutely ideal.You basically get what you would expect; a plug and play USB connected keyboard with the very basic of keys that should last you a number of years. There are a few special keys in the form of a play, pause and volume button, which is a bonus, but apart from that, there is no unnecessary bells and whistles. The keys feel responsive, cushioned and comfortable, which creates less noise when typing than keyboards I've used in the past. All in all a great and essential buy.If for what ever reason I did need another new keyboard in the future, I would go for this one again in a heartbeat. Considering the price and durability it has been a great purchase. 5 Stars.*Please let me know if you found this review helpful. Thanks*

This is a very poor Microsoft Keyboard, the legends on each key have rubbed off and are illegible within a matter of months. Fine if you are a touch typist and never look at the keys, but a nightmare for the average user. Not the quality I expect from a Microsoft own brand product. Very disappointed. Perhaps they would like it back and replace it for me.

I wanted a separate keyboard for my laptop, as I now find large amount of typing, has started to cause me some discomfort.I've never purchased a Microsoft product before (other than Windows).So, as this was extremely competitively priced, I thought I'd take a punt.I must say, I'm extremely impressed.The build quality of the keyboard is second to none. The keys have a lovely positive action and everything just feels "right".The layout is fairly standard, but with some really useful extra keys. I really like the addition of the Play, volume and mute buttons along the top and having a dedicated calculator key above the number pad, is so useful to me. ( When you press it, it brings up the Windows calculator app, onto your screen.)Unlike some of the other cheap keyboards, this has, in my opinion, the essential little legs underneath, which enable you to raise the rear of the keyboard up.I find typing without them extremely uncomfortable.Setting up was as simple as can be.I plugged it into a USB port on my laptop, Windows detected it and installed it within a minute.I can only assume that these keyboards are so reasonably priced because, either,1) Microsoft subsidise the price, or2) Them sell them in such large quantities that the unit price is rock bottom.Either way, this is a wonderful keyboard for the money.Strongly recommended.I hope you found this review helpful.

This keyboard arrived sooner than was estimated, which is great. It looks a lot more modern than the product photos show. The Windows key is a modern Win8/10 symbol and isn't embossed - all keys are a dark grey ink on off-white (at least on the white keyboard option). The separate calculator key is fantastic. As are the media keys - the only thing missing from the media keys would be forward/back buttons, but it suffices without them. It isn't whisper quiet, but has a lot less noise than some others. All keys are pretty much where they should be, with separate blocks for INS/HOME/PGUP etc, and arrow keys so they're not all squished together like some laptop keyboards. Overall dimensions are approx 45cm wide, 16cm deep. all-round great buy.

UPDATE: a year later and this is still working perfectly. 10/10 would buy 100 more times.I'm an office administrator and at work I need a keyboard so I can comfortably type while still being more than arm's length from my laptop. This was a perfect answer! Long cable, quiet keys that don't click suitable for office work, soft press keys that are very easy on the fingers/wristsand not so small they are difficult to press or so big they are awkwardly spaced etc. It has kept very well over the last five months, being heavily used nine hours a day five days a week, none of the letters have rubbed off and all keys are still accounted for. I bought a previous cheap keyboard from eBay but it had keys in places other than where they were labelled, some just didn't work, they were loose, loud and took several pressed sometimes to make work right from brand new. This is completely the other end of the spectrum, everything works, smartly packaged instead of just tape and bubble wrap, high quality and all keys are properly and accurately mapped out. Very good quality considering it is at the very low end of the budget for keyboards.Postage was very prompt and for the money it was a great price. May not be suitable for gaming if you want programmable keys as there are none, it's very easy to use at work and take wherever you like as it's USB connection. Black and white design makes it look very smart on my desk and it's been so hard wearing that if it broke tomorrow I'd just buy another one. It may not be what you want for a home computer if you're looking for flashing lights, custom keys and clacking mechanical keys but it's been a great addition to my desk.Met every part of my expectations.