Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro review

Typical price: £45

What is it: Wireless desktop set with keyboard, mouse and receiver

What we think: Though we like the Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro's slim design and rechargeable batteries, other desktop sets offer superior comfort and functionality for the same price

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Reviewed by: Lara Luepke

Reviewed on: 18 August 2005

Tags: Creative, Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro, rechargeable batteries, wrist rest, media player

We like:

Sleek design; programmable buttons; media controls; included batteries that are rechargeable via USB

We don't like:

Flat keyboard not particularly comfortable; mouse's side buttons easy to hit accidentally; media controls not compatible with Winamp

CNET UK judgement:

Though we like the Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro's slim design and rechargeable batteries, other desktop sets offer superior comfort and functionality for the same price

Full review:

From mobile phones to monitors, superslim electronic devices are all the rage, and desktop accessories aren't about to be left out. The Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro set squeezes a lot of multimedia functionality into an ultrathin keyboard and mouse set. However, it sacrifices comfort for sleekness, and for its £45 price it offers less functionality than other desktop sets, such as the Logitech MX3100. We recommend the 9000 Pro primarily for PC users with limited desk space -- otherwise, we prefer the Logitech MX3100. Continue Reading...