All Keyboards

The Bottom Line: Microsoft's Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 brings a lot of features and functions. Its wireless, backlit keyboard is also rechargeable, but we wish it were better designed and about $50 less expensive. We suspect many people will be impressed at the features on the box, but then you'll see the price and move along.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Laser, Light silver, Mouse

The Bottom Line: For the ultimate road warrior, the Palm Wireless Keyboard is an easy-to-use and practical accessory for your smart phone or PDA so you can more easily get your work done on the go.

Specs: External, PC, AAA type, Keyboard, Wireless, QWERTY

The Bottom Line: We wish Razer had considered the value proposition a bit more with its iPod dock-equipped ProType keyboard, but if you think minimized cable clutter is worth an extra $30 and the loss of some configurability, you'll find yourself with an attractive keyboard that's a pleasure to type on.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, Line-out, USB, Keyboard, Wired

The Bottom Line: We like the highly customizable Logitech Cordless Desktop LX710 Laser, but we found its overly sensitive quick-launch buttons really annoying.

Specs: External, PC, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Laser, Mouse

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Cordless MediaBoard for PlayStation 3 is currently one of the only Sony-certified--and totally compatible--cordless keyboards for the PS3, but it's really not a true PS3 keyboard.

Specs: External, Game console, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Touchpad

The Bottom Line: Microsoft fits a number of useful features on to the keyboard in its new Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 set, but we're not sold. We'll give it credit for its easy-to-use media control buttons, but the keyboard lacks too much overall polish compared to competing products to earn a stronger recommendation.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Laser, Silver, Mouse

The Bottom Line: Thanks to its sharp design, it's easy to imagine this keyboard in the living room or in any high-visibility area. We only wish its touch-sensitive features were more responsive, which especially stings considering the price. If you're willing to accept a $200 keyboard with a few minor flaws, we recommend it.

Specs: 16.1 in x 8.3 in x 0.4 in, 2.1 lbs, Microsoft Windows XP, External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Black, Bluetooth, Touchpad

The Bottom Line: If all you want is a backlit keyboard, Saitek's Eclipse II does that very well. We wish that Saitek had also refined the key feel and added a few other features. Aside from lighting up, it doesn't offer gamers much to get excited about.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired

The Bottom Line: Razer brings all the polish to its Tarantula gaming keyboard that it has to mice over the years. The Tarantula is a little more expensive than other keyboards geared toward gamers, but its build quality, customization options, and responsiveness are definitely worth it.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired, Black

The Bottom Line: Despite the hit-and-miss nature of its VoIP-related buttons, the Logitech EasyCall Desktop is first-rate hardware for Internet callers, thanks to the stellar call quality of the included speakerphone.

Specs: External, PC, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Laser, Black, Mouse