Microsoft Announces New Computer Peripherals for Windows 8

Microsoft announces a new lineup of hardware as the launch of windows 8 is coming near on October 26. Microsoft hardware has announced several new computer peripherals, all finely tuned for windows 8 . These are including the Bluetooth capabilities for the more mobile devices-tablets and phones- as well.

In the coming weeks, Microsoft will launch two new Bluetooth enabled keyboards and two new mice to the market. Also with the release of Windows 8 Microsoft will release updated windows 8 gestures for the Microsoft Touch Mouse. Microsoft has named these as - the Wedge Touch Mouse, the Wedge Mobile Keyboard, the Sculpt Touch Mouse and the Sculpt Touch Keyboard.

Microsoft Wedge Touch Mouse

 

The pocket-sized Microsoft Wedge Touch Mouse will be available at $69.95 .It is designed for more mobile use but provides four way scrolling and features Bluetrack Technology, so it can be used on any surface. It also has “backpack mode,” which means it will power down and sleep along with the computer it’s paired to, saving battery life.

Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard Composite

Doubles as Tablet Stand

The slim Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard will be available at $79.95. It is finely tuned to work with a tablet. It features  Windows 8 Hot Key, media keys, Bluetooth technology, and a durable cover to protect it – and your tablet – from scratches. The cover also converts into a tablet stand.

Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse

The Bluetooth-enabled Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse (US$49.95) is finely tuned for use with Windows 8, including a four-way touch scroll strip for navigating up and down, left and right, and swiping through windows and documents.

Microsoft Sculpt Mobile Keyboard

The Bluetooth-enabled Microsoft Sculpt Mobile Keyboard (US$49.95) is sturdy, but just over one pound and ideal for travel. It has a Comfort Curve design to position hands and wrists naturally, and a battery saving mode that powers the keyboard down after a period of inactivity (and wakes it up again with the tap of a key). It is truly made for mobile devices. It has up to 10 months of battery life with an on/off switch that conserves battery power and a two-color battery life indicator that warns  when it’s time to switch batteries.

The Microsoft Touch Mouse (US$79.95) has been updated specifically for use with Windows 8 to incorporate finger swipes and movements that allow for navigation, switching through apps, and zooming in and out.