Hardware reviews

Microsoft Arc Keyboard review

The Microsoft Arc Keyboard is an elegant desktop PC keyboard with unique features and a high price to match.

07/04/2010

£49 inc VAT

Microsoft SideWinder X4 review

Microsoft's SideWinder X4 gaming keyboard is a physically impressive product, and the manufacturer makes grand claims about its gamer-oriented anti-ghosting capabilities.

23/02/2010

£49 inc VAT

Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000 review

We recently gave the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000 an extended ride - and we were impressed.

21/12/2009

£45 inc VAT

Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 review

Designed for laptops and computing on the go, Microsoft’s Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 is small and comfortable to use.

28/10/2009

£34 inc VAT

Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 review

The Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 is an attractive wireless device that justifies its relatively high price tag with comfortable typing and good reliability.

23/10/2009

£44 inc VAT

Microsoft Project Natal review

Microsoft's Project Natal is a prototype immersive gaming system, and we've tried it out.

28/09/2009

Free

Microsoft Zune HD review

The Microsoft Zune HD is finally here. Well, there. Microsoft's next-generation media player has been launched in the US.

16/09/2009

£133 inc VAT

Microsoft Explorer Mouse review

Microsoft enjoys a profitable sideline making keyboards and mice, and the Microsoft Explorer Mouse seems likely to continue its run of quiet success.

16/07/2009

£43 inc VAT

Microsoft Arc Wireless Mouse review

The Microsoft Arc is an ergonomic wireless mouse from Microsoft. The Arc benefits from a unusual design that folds to 60 percent of its original size for travelling.

18/11/2008

£39 inc VAT

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 Special Edition review

Road warriors who pack a mouse into a laptop bag want something small and durable, like Microsoft's Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 Special Edition. Despite its…

23/09/2008

£26 inc VAT

Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 review

We found the Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 a pleasure to use

03/04/2008

£54 inc VAT

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite review

Here's our first review of Microsoft's Xbox 360 Elite. This version of the sleek games console offers more than just cosmetic improvements.

30/12/2007

£299 inc VAT

8GB second-generation Microsoft Zune

The first-generation Zune media player that Microsoft released last year was a so-so product with a few nice touches. So the question with the new, second-generation…

07/12/2007

£100 inc VAT

Microsoft Zune 80GB Media Player

Wireless synching, good sound quality, and a nice touch control finally make Microsoft's affordable player a good choice. Indeed, for some users the wireless synching…

23/11/2007

£185 inc VAT

Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000

Microsoft's Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 impressed us, despite its heady price.

06/11/2007

£55 inc VAT

Microsoft RoundTable video-conferencing camera

Give your next video-conference a sci-fi look with the Microsoft RoundTable, Microsoft's 360-degree video camera.

20/08/2007

£2,000 inc VAT

Microsoft LifeChat ZX-6000 wireless VoIP headset

If you get a sense of déjà vu when looking at the Microsoft LifeChat ZX-6000, check out Microsoft's Xbox 360 headset. Add a splash of black and, voila! The Xbox…

28/06/2007

£32 inc VAT

Microsoft Zune review

The timing of the Zune's appearance in the UK remains shrouded in mystery. Are European consumers missing out on a gadget that's, well, unmissable? Not exactly.

15/12/2006

Remote Keyboard for XP Media Center

Take a look at the (deep breath) Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition, and you have to admit it has a certain pizzazz. But then, this is no…

30/05/2006

£100 inc VAT

Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

Split keys: you either love them or hate them. The ergonomic design, built to reduce RSI and enhance your comfort, can take some time to get used to, but after going…

12/12/2005

£50 inc VAT