Quotes archive


“It’s a big one, and it’s strictly for Righties, but you’ll find no better all-purpose gaming mouse than Microsoft’s Sidewinder. It has a superfast laser engine, generous pinky-catching skirt, and superb button feel.”
Play, February 2008



“The SideWinder is back in a big way, attached to the finest gaming mouse Redmond has ever produced. … the vertical arrangement of the thumb buttons is at once revolutionary and forehead-smacking obvious-why hasn’t anyone thought of this before? And the SideWinder pairs them with one of the most satisfying scroll wheels ever, with a hearty incremental click to keep you from scrolling past your intended weapon and shooting an enemy with your water pistol or bugle. … Editor’s Choice.”
PC Gamer, December 2007



“Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 – Thanks to a super-precise laser in its belly, the mouse that comes in this package performs smoothly and accurately as you move the pointer around your Mac or Windows screen…. Worth the investment for anyone who cozies up to the keys for a living.”
TVGuide.com’s Gadget Gift Guide, Joe Hutsko, December 2006



“This feature [Magnifier] is especially great because instead of being just a temporary viewer, the magnifier window is an active area of the screen. You can work in it just as if it were in normal view -- clicking, typing and selecting.”
Wall Street Journal, Walt Mossberg, August 4, 2005



“I strongly recommend the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless-G hardware... It just doesn’t get any better than this.”
Winsupersite.com, Paul Thurrott



“I used the hardware to set up a wireless home network... and I marveled at how quickly I accomplished this.”
St. Paul Pioneer Press, Julio Ojeda-Zapata



“The Xbox Wireless Adapter has an advantage over third-party Wi-Fi solutions in the areas of both set-up and security.”
GameInformer, Staff



“The Microsoft Wireless Desktop...is easy to install and works as flawlessly as the wired versions.”
Arizona Republic, Scott Craven, Oct. 24, 2003



“Here’s a mouse that takes convenience and comfort to the next level: Microsoft’s Wireless Optical Mouse with proprietary Tilt Wheel Technology.”
PC World, Nov. 2003



“Microsoft’s new Wireless Optical Mouse is the ultimate choice for everyday mousing.”
CNET, Nov. 13, 2003*



“Simply pop the Xbox disc in your console and it’ll run you through the connection process and automatically configure your device. Add to that the Xbox logo and industrial design and you probably have the definitive wireless accessory for the system.”
Official Xbox Magazine, Staff



“Microsoft really has taken ease-of-use to a higher level.”
ZDNET*



“If you’re an Xbox gamer, the $139 for the Xbox adapter will be a must-spend.”
ZDNET*



“The Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition is a multimedia trinity, combining the best features of a keyboard, a mouse, and a remote control in a gorgeous package that looks as stylish next to your flat-screen TV as it does sitting on your coffee table.”
CNET News.com*, Louis Ramirez, September 1, 2005



“Sometimes you don’t know there’s anything wrong until something better comes along. That’s the case with the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000. In comparison, our old keyboard felt like torture.”
CNET News.com*, Lara Luepke, September 26, 2005



“Our favorite feature is the Magnify button on the left side that zooms in on everything from maps and spreadsheets to digital pictures for editing our redeye. ”
Laptop, Timothy Captain, November 2005



“The ergonomics really is irreproachable and very consensual [Comfort Optical Mouse 3000].”
Tom’s Hardware Guide, Stéphane Kauffmann, September 14, 2005



“Microsoft’s Hardware is generally excellent, and the Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition certainly follows that tradition. ”
WindowsITPro.com, Paul Thurrott, September 6, 2005



“The already great optical technology has been vastly improved to be more responsive, more precise, and much smoother [Comfort Optical Mouse 3000].”
ActiveWin.com, Robert Stein, September 27, 2005



“The Wireless Optical Desktop 5000 from Microsoft is one of the coolest digital photography devices we’ve seen in a while.”
Kiplinger’s Online, Ronaleen Roha, August 2, 2005



“It’s [Remote Keyboard for Windows XP MCE] much more ergonomic and better finished than other models currently on sale, and the mouse replacement is quite workable.”
Tom’s Hardware Guide, Stéphane Kauffmann, August 17, 2005


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