it be also a lightweight and inexpensive alternative to the traditional keypad available . \* initial inspection \*\* test \*\*\* pro 's and con 's \*\*\*\* Conclusion \* the keyboard \/ mouse come as a 3-piece package . in addition to the keyboard and mouse , there be also a small receiver that plug into the usb port . the mouse run on two -lrb- 2 -rrb- aa battery -lrb- supply -rrb- and the keyboard run on two -lrb- 2 -rrb- AAA battery , also supply . \*\* installation take all of 30 seconds from the moment you plug in the receiver . this set be suppose to work exclusively with Windows xp through Windows 7 . as I have a copy of Windows xp nestle in VMWare fusion , this be where I be go to base my review upon , however this set be instantly recognize by the Mac 's OS . go figure . one of the thing you 'll immediately recognize be that the key have just enough resistance and spring to make typing easy and fast . the key be also amply spread apart for bigger finger . on the winxp side , the set work perfectly with Microsoft Office 2000 , Windows Media Player and Roxio Creator 2010 -lrb- at least , the work software in Roxio 's bundle . -rrb- on the Mac side , Microsoft Office 2008 , iTunes , Quicktime and Adobe CS3 be responsive to the keyboard and mouse . in fact , I be write this review from the Mac side . the only difference would be that the shortcut key on the Mac side : command + , be now Windows -lrb- icon -rrb- + , everything else include the volume , light , work the same . a dedicated media key on the header row have to be program before it 'll work for either pc or mac . compare the slimboard to Apple 's `` Wireless Keyboard , '' both key have a wonderful touch response . and , with the exception of Apple 's be make out of aluminum and verbatim 's of plastic , the only really difference be the additional 7 '' that accommodate the traditional pc numeric pad . the difference in height and width be negligible . all thing be equal , with a separate keypad on the Apple , it would be about the same length . \*\*\* pro 's and con 's pro 's + beautiful , glossy finish . + key response be very good . + function with both pc and Intel Mac ! + Lightweight . + Inexpensive . con 's - -lrb- not really a negative criticism , but the keyboard be very long . I would not reduce it to sacrifice the numeric keypad , which be very handy . -rrb- \*\*\*\* whatever one be look for in a wireless keyboard and mouse , chance be it be find here . verbatim `` slimboard '' be both functional and elegant with enough feature that allow for quick and easy access to file and program on you system . this lightweight and inexpensive set stand up nicely against Apple 's slim , wireless keyboard -lrb- which I love -rrb- very nicely . additionally , it operate , at least on my system , on both Windows xp and Mac OSX 10.5.8 . all of this make , verbatim 's slimboard a smart buy and a very good investment .