Microsoft Unveils Arc Keyboard at CES

Microsoft unveiled its new custom-designed wireless keyboard the Microsoft Arc.

A revolutionary new stylish design reflects the now common use of mobile keyboards, no matter if you are in the office, in the park or at home. Due to compactness and low weight of today’s notebooks, people got used to work everywhere and the office thus became virtually any room in the house. "Microsoft Arc Keyboard" is due to its proportions, low weight and subtle design ideal for mobile workers. Thanks to the  "Arc" is also a luxury design accessory not only in the house, but in the office.

Keyboard "Microsoft Arc Keyboard is designed in the same spirit, in addition to the legendary designer Arc Mouse. In its design, the designers kept the particular key motto "simplicity and subtlety. The result is an elegant arc and clean lines inspired by modern design contemporary electronics and household accessories.

"Design surrounds us today and one of the key factors in the selection of consumer electronics. Arc Keyboard combines simple clean design and practical functionality you need in daily work and constant carrying, "says Michael Kral, a marketing specialist Home and Entertainment division of Microsoft, adding: "the Arc Keyboard is much more than just a keyboard, it’s perfect Design a fashion accessory. "

Style that Functions

The weight of the Microsoft Arc KB is less than half a kilogram (one pound for US readers). The ergonomic keyboard layouts are designed to work on the desk as well as lap or in a chair. It is connected to a miniature USB receiver, which thanks to its mini size can stay connected to laptops and still not interfere in the carrying and insertion into bags or handbags. If you need somewhere to carry a separate keyboard, the magnetic receiver is easily attached to the bottom. Power provided by a pair of AAA batteries.

"Microsoft Keyboard Arc" will be available at electronics retailers and hardware for a suggested street price of around $80 (1 490 CZK), including a standard three-year warranty.

Source: Czech Press Release - Item may not be available in all areas (but most likely will be)