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Those Mac users that strive for a neat, compact desktop will want to test the Arc Keyboard, with its very small footprint and solid build quality we’ve come to expect from Microsoft. If you like the Arc Mouse, this keyboard is its companion of choice...
Ultra compact; good key travel; RF storage in keyboard; travel slipcase; power on/off...
No Mac-specific keys; can’t use Arc mouse with the same RF receiver...
Powered via two AAA batteries you can turn the keyboard off to conserve power. If you're not a fan of Apple's wireless keyboards, you travel a great deal, or want a very compact and stylish keyboard; the Arc is a great choice...
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Here’s a turn up for the books – a Microsoft product that looks more stylish and elegant than Apple’s own alternative. The sleek, curved design of the wireless Arc keyboard looks lovely, and is suitable for use both at home on a small desk and when you...
Stylish, compact design; good Mac software for programming function keys...
No numeric keypad; uses separate USB wireless adaptor rather than Bluetooth...
The official price is £49.99, but shop around and you can find it for about £30 at websites such as Amazon...
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We first saw Microsoft’s Arc keyboard way back in January, at CES, before its eventual release a few months ago. With a light feel and chiclet key style, the Arc keyboard is ideal for those wanting an unobtrusive, wireless keyboard with a small form f...
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gadgetrepublic.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:27:15
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The tagline on the box containing the Microsoft ARC keyboard is 'Style that Works', and it turns out to be true.This wireless keyboard, that is PC or Mac compatible, gives the user an idea of its style and sleekness before it's even taken out of the bo...
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Product Code: J5D-00007 The Microsoft Arc Keyboard is an elegant desktop PC keyboard with unique features and a high price to match. The Microsoft Arc's name comes from its curved chassis, which bulges upwards in the middle and slopes gently forward...
The Microsoft Arc Keyboard is a beautiful, cleverly designed and well-built keyboard that makes typing an absolute delight. Some of the layout modifications may seem confusing at first, but we think they're well worth it – just as the Arc amply justif...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-02 01:27:36
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MORE: click here to watch our video review of the Microsoft Arc Keyboard Not every computer sits on a desk in a study. Some will be put where they can be seen by visitors, which is why Microsoft has designed the Arc Keyboard...
Small; clever adapter storage; good for typing on the lap...
Uncomfortable for long periods of typing; expensive...
Looks good and is compact, but it’s not for people who need to type every day Good points Small; clever adapter storage; good for typing on the lap Bad points Uncomfortable for long periods of typing; expensive...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-02 01:27:40
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MORE: click here to watch our video review of the Microsoft Arc Keyboard Not every computer sits on a desk in a study. Some will be put where they can be seen by visitors, which is why Microsoft has designed the Arc Keyboard. It's wireless and small wi...
Small; clever adapter storage; good for typing on the lap...
Uncomfortable for long periods of typing; expensive...
Looks good and is compact, but it’s not for people who need to type every day...
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Chances are the keyboard that came tucked into your hulking desktop box is about as responsive as National Rail Enquries. Which is why nabbing yourself a neat new one is where it’s at. The Microsoft Arc is the all new design-led effort vying for tha...
Cool style, responsive keys, extreme portability...
No number pad, fourinone cursor key...
Beautiful to look at, gorgeous to type on despite a few design constrictions...
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Microsoft's Arc keyboard takes a very different approach to typing than your regular bog-standard offering. But does that mean that it's a better, more comfortable, experience? We put it to task writing news and reviews for Pocket-lint to find out. Th...
Small, not as hard to type on as you might expect, no software needed, wireless...
Arrow keys become a stiff single key d-pad, no number pad, no USB socket for mouse...
Surprisingly the curved design isn’t the issue here, it's other elements that make this hard to use...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-02 01:28:28
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This small, lightweight keyboard from Microsoft is designed for use around the home with any USB-enabled device that uses a keyboard. It has, according to Microsoft, been designed to fit in aesthetically with home decor and accessories. It's most strik...
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The TrustedReviews office is generally awash with new, cool and exciting technology, and that tends to desensitise the team somewhat. It therefore takes something a little special to get my pulse racing, and when I do get excited about a new product I def...
The Microsoft Arc keyboard is an ideal solution for anyone who wants a small but stylish input device that doesn't compromise on usability. The travel and feel of each key is staggering considering the Arc's slim dimensions, and unlike many other reduced...
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Microsoft’s Arc Keyboard is unashamedly stylish. The curved body arches elegantly up from the desk, its exterior is coated with glossy black plastic and, aside from the keys themselves, the Arc’s clean lines aren’t disturbed by any stickers or brash lo...
Looks good, but there are few other reasons to choose this over a more practical keyboard...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:28:59
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Chiclet style keys For its mobile keyboard, Microsoft has opted for a 'chiclet' style keyboard, with flat keys separated by small gaps, like those found on laptops from Apple, Sony and Asus.Unlike ordinary keyboards, there's a small gap in between eac...
Small: 31 cm, Chicletstyle keys, Quiet typign, Includes mini dongle and carry case...
Directional arrows on a single key, No numeric keypad...
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Back in 2008, Microsoft introduced the Arc Mouse – a stylish, uniquely designed wireless mouse which folded in half for portability. Two years later they’ve finally released a keyboard to match and though it doesn’t fold, the Arc Keyboard is still imp...
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Microsoft Arc Keyboard Review – The Microsoft Arc Keyboard is definitely designed for compact spaces, such as on a desk next to your couch or on your lap while you are lying on your bed watching movies.Of course, that doesn’t mean that it cannot be use...
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Slightly more than a year ago, Microsoft wowed us with its uber-funky Arc mouse. Admittedly, while it's not the most ergonomic mouse to use, its design was really unique. Microsoft and funky? Come on, it's practically an oxymoron and that's what made the...
The Arc keyboard isn't a revolutionary piece of hardware, but it is a decent keyboard from Microsoft's hardware division. It has got the looks and the performance, and with a price tag of S$89, we think that it is one of the better wireless and compact ke...
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Here’s a turn up for the books – a Microsoft product that looks more stylish and elegant than Apple’s own alternative. The sleek, curved design of the wireless Arc keyboard looks lovely, and is suitable for use both at home on a small desk and when yo...
The official price is £49.99, but shop around and you can find it for about £30 at websites such as Amazon...
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maclife.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:27:08
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Microsoft's slick new compact keyboard looks good, but is that enough? Keyboards are highly personal items. Some folks like huge, clackety, old-school keyboards with tactile feedback, while others go for small and light. And if small and light is what...
Lightweight and portable. USB dongle latches on magnetically.
It's a magnet for fingerprints. Fourway arrow key isn't good for navigating.
Frequent travelers and anyone attracted by contemporary design will love this keyboard for its lightweight and compact form factor, but serious worker bees will want a keyboard with designated arrow buttons and a number pad.Arc Keyboard...
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Microsoft has never had a problem turning out innovative, functional products. However, they haven’t always been notoriously artistic with their hardware. Apple’s products have a level of aesthetics that give them an upper hand in the market unparallel...
The Arc Keyboard is widely popular and well-appreciated by those who have already purchased it, which is understandable. It is so light and portable that people on the go will get the most use out of this. The size of the keys are better than average a...
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Microsoft's Wireless Arc Keyboard is a strange enigma. As a designer product it obviously places a higher emphasis on form over function, yet even with the large number of features that were sacrificed in the name of style, the keyboard still holds eno...
Driverless, Lightweight and stylish, Familiar layout for touch typists, Low latency, Suitable for gaming, Magnetically-stowed receiver...
Fingerprint magnet, D-pad arrow keys are a pain for text selection, No caps-lock indicator, No Menu key, No media controls except volume, No mouse controls...
Microsoft's Wireless Arc Keyboard is best suited for casual users looking to save on desk space who don't regularly need to type any papers, or perhaps HTPC enthusiasts who are put off by competing products' smartphone-like keyboards and already have a...
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notebook-cooling.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:27:43
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Microsoft has been in the business of programming operating systems for decades and in recent years especially also their peripherals have come into light. However, it would be a mistake to say they are new players in the game as they have had years o...
The Microsoft Arc is a mouse for fashionistas. Its unique and stylish form is attractive for users looking to be hip on the go. For people looking for ergonomics for long time use, look elsewhere, a mouse such as the Microsoft Notebook Mouse 5000 will...
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benchmarkreviews.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:27:56
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Many people may subscribe to the idea of "a keyboard is a keyboard is a keyboard". People don't just sit in front of a desk and use their computers anymore. Many people have their PCs connected to their televisions for home theater use, or set up in...
Small and lightweight, Very attractive design, Wireless with miniUSB adapter that easily stores under keyboard, Battery life indicator, Dead simple to set up and use, Great wireless robustness...
Slightly lacking HTPC keys, but it is not necessarily designed to be one, Not very comfortable after using for an extended period of time...
Performance on this keyboard was not an issue. I never noticed any hiccups typing whether I was using it for hours at a time, or using it touch-and-go. The wireless did not seem to be affected by other wireless devices at all, and the range of 15ft is...
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i4u.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:28:07
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Today I am looking at the Microsoft Arc Keyboard. The small Arc Keyboard has a very unique and attractive design that looks like nothing else on the market. If you are looking for a compact keyboard that looks very cool the Arc Keyboard might be for yo...
Dead sexy, Compact, Matches Arc Mouse...
Curved design may make for awkward fit in laptop bag...
The Arc Keyboard is easily one of the best looking keyboards around and is a great choice for netbook users looking for a keyboard to take on the road. blog comments powered by Disqus...
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Slightly more than a year ago, Microsoft wowed us with its uber-funky Arc mouse. Admittedly, while it's not the most ergonomic mouse to use, its design was really unique. Microsoft and funky? Come on, it's practically an oxymoron and that's what made t...
The Arc keyboard isn't a revolutionary piece of hardware, but it is a decent keyboard from Microsoft's hardware division. It has got the looks and the performance, and with a price tag of S$89, we think that it is one of the better wireless and compact...
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On February 21st Microsoft is introducing the Arc Keyboard exclusively in BestBuy stores. Like Microsoft’s Arc Mouse, the Arc Keyboard stands out for its design. About the size and weight of a thick magazine, the Arc Keyboard blends inconspicuously in...
Sleek design...
Collects fingerprints...
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Swathed in black and replete with Microsoft's trademark curves, the Microsoft Arc keyboard was a sleek beauty to behold. And you don't have to cramp your fingers either; typing on it proved to be a breeze as the keyboard comes with full-sized keys.Unli...
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Microsoft's Arc Keyboard isn't so much designed small because it's great for traveling—laptops already come with compact keyboards—it's more for compact spaces or controlling media center machines. I gotta say, it looks really nice, even if it's awkward.A...
Pretty good. Like we said above, it's a very pretty keyboard, curved in the same way that their Arc Mouse is. They're two devices made with the same idea in mind: Shoving as much functionality into as a tiny space as possible. To that end, Microsoft's...
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dvice.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:29:05
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Following the success of the Microsoft Arc Mouse that we positively reviewed, the company rolls out the equally attractive wireless Arc Keyboard. It's touted as having "style that works," and we couldn't resist getting our hands on this shiny black obj...
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about.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:29:09
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The Microsoft Arc Keyboard is the perfect complement to its sister product, the Arc Mouse. It’s elegant and would make a fashionable accessory to any computer that lives in a public spot in the home. Unfortunately, unlike the Arc Mouse, the Arc Keyboar...
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Keyboard technology has been around a pretty long time. We’re not sure how long exactly, but if you are curious then you can always google it. When it comes to computer keyboards, there’s really not a whole lot of room for more innovation beyond a...
Beautiful design, travel friendly, quiet, soft tap...
Geared towards PC users, no Bluetooth...
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Microsoft Arc Keyboard Review – The Microsoft Arc Keyboard is definitely designed for compact spaces, such as on a desk next to your couch or on your lap while you are lying on your bed watching movies.Of course, that doesn’t mean that it cannot be use...
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I've been hard on Microsoft and its oddly shaped, ergonomic keyboards. The split keys and overly curved bodies were impossible for me to use. Of course, others love them. Still Microsoft makes a lot of keyboard models and the newest of them, the Arc Ke...
Excellent design. Keyboard curve is subtle, yet ergonomically pleasing. Strong keystroke feedback. Lightweight and small. Wireless hub is tiny and stores in base.
Green keys. Direction keys all in one somewhat hard-to-press rocker key.
Microsoft's affordable Arc Keyboard Special Edition looks small, but is actually sized right and feels great when you're typing. Set-up is simple and the wireless hub is small enough to store in the base and fit neatly between other, larger USB keys o...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2013-10-18 03:35:07
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the renaissance of the home-theater input device? It's sure shaping up to be. Fresh off reviewing the super-compact Lenovo Wireless Mini Keyboard N5901 (and gracing it with our Editors' Choice laurels), we put another promising compac...
Compact body, but uncramped keys, Tiny wireless receiver...
Lacks Media Center launch button, media-playback keys, and arrow-key cluster, Too-small Delete key...
This colorful, compact wireless keyboard has a surprisingly roomy feel. Despite some "key" omissions, it's one of the better keyboards we've used for home theater PCs...
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Keyboards are a funny breed of device when it comes to reviews because so much of it comes down to personal preference. No matter which one you get, it is going to put the letters up on the screen. The deciding factor comes down to look and feel and how c...
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We bang on fresh keyboards from Microsoft, Logitech, Matias, and Eclipse, and determine whether they deserve to sit in front of your monitor. If you haven’t been paying attention to keyboard releases this summer, you’re missing out. There are some hit...
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