New Win8 desktop / tablet keyboards

[dotancohen]

Witness Microsoft's new input devices for Windows 8:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-3134_7-57481956/microsoft-unveils-tablet-friendly-mice-and-keyboards-with-hands-on/

I see two keyboards in there, neither with Function keys. The mice look mighty uncomfortable. I have always liked Microsoft hardware, but these seem more stylish than functional.

[mich]

Wow, these mice indeed are awful. Are they really designed to be held between thumb and pinky?

Submitted with my MS trackball (why don't they make *these* anymore?).

[harrison]

I can see that wedge mouse being useful for selective tasks, but on the flip side, small travel mice that are non-dongle blue tooth connected are going to become more and more popular.  These devices are simply out there to get the other vendors collective asses in gear.

I am, however, very curious to see what touch interfaces are going to become available to supplement non-touch enabled computers.  I would personally be very interested in a mousing surface that would double as a touch interface.