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Microsoft reveals new accessories for Windows 10

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With Windows 10 finally available to anyone who wants it badly enough, Microsoft is introducing some promising new Windows 10-specific peripherals, according to WinBeta.

The Bluetooth Mobile Mouse 3600 brings portability on a budget, sporting the new Bluetooth 4.0 SMART technology, along with a four-way scroll wheel for both vertical and horizontal scrolling. “Compact and comfortable,” writes Microsoft news reporter Steve Clarke in a blog post, “it’s great for on-the-go computing.” The Mobile Mouse 3600 is set to retail on October 8 at $30 MSRP.

The Wireless Desktop 900 keyboard and mouse set, on the other hand, bears a minimalistic design, taking advantage of quiet-touch keys and “easy plug-and-play” wireless functionality over a range of 30 feet.

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The ambidextrous mouse simplifies computing whether you’re right- or left-handed, while the accompanying keyboard brings single-click shortcuts for Cortana, OneNote, and the new virtual desktops feature. The Wireless Desktop 900, packaged complete with a full-sized keyboard and mouse, will set buyers back $50, or $30 for the mouse on its own.

Other updates to the current slate of Microsoft’s proprietary accessory lineup include slight Windows 10-centric renovations to the Wireless Desktop and Keyboard 800, Wireless Desktop 3000, and Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000, adding 50 to each model’s number.

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Both the Wireless Desktop 850 and Keyboard 850  will launch on September 23 for $40 and $25, respectively. The Wireless Desktop 3050 will be available on October 7 for $60, while the Wireless Comfort Desktop 5050 will make its way to the Microsoft Store on October 7 for $70.

Lastly, the Sculpt Comfort Desktop 5050 bundles the ergonomic keyboard and mouse at a hefty $80 from the Microsoft Store, though it should be noted that this same package can be purchased from other retailers for a much lower asking price.

All in all, it’s a treat to see Microsoft revamp its accessory lineup for better compatibility with Windows 10 and, unexpectedly, without cashing in too much on marginal enhancements.

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