The Microsoft Arc Keyboard is a very pretty keyboard, curved in the same way that their Arc Mouse is. They're two devices made with the same idea in mind: Shoving as much functionality into as a tiny space as possible. To that end, Microsoft's made a few concessions on the normal keyboard design.

Microsoft's Wireless Arc Keyboard is best suited for casual users looking to save on desk space who don't regularly need to type any papers, or perhaps HTPC enthusiasts who are put off by competing products' smartphone-like keyboards and already have a Media Center remote or wireless mouse.

The Microsoft Arc keyboard is an ideal solution for anyone who wants a small but stylish input device that doesn’t compromise on usability. The travel and feel of each key is staggering considering the Arc’s slim dimensions, and unlike many other reduced size keyboards, I’m happy to use the Arc as my main keyboard every day.

There's also a few minor annoyances, like the lack of an indicator light for the caps lock key, and a somewhat cumbersome rocker key that replaces the four arrow keys (although it's actually not bad if you pick up the keyboard and use it with your thumb). As you can probably guess, all that glossy plastic also picks up fingerprints and dust with the best of them, making us wish Microsoft also made a version that extends the matte white finish of the bottom to the rest of the keyboard.