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Written by Wayne
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Tuesday, 31 July 2012 18:04 |
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Windows 8 is getting ready for the big fall debut and while some may think that the touch-based OS means that keyboards and mice are given the boot, it appears that Microsoft has other plans. For one thing the company’s hardware segment announced a bunch of new wireless keyboards and mice that are compatible with mobile hardware, Surface Tablet included. The peripherals connect to PCs and tablets via Bluetooth and don’t need dongles, which is cool when USB ports are limited. The first newcomer if the Wedge Mobile keyboard, that will cost $79.95. It’s powered by a pair of AAA batteries, that slide into a tear-shaped area underneath the keyboard. On the function row we find media keys and buttons that offer quick access to Windows 8′s Charms, the area that includes Search, Share, Settings and Devices. The good old function keys, from F1 to F12 are still there...Read more and see other images at windows8newsinfo forum.
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