Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 Review

I recently picked up the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 on Amazon, so I thought I would give a quick review. 

I primarily picked up the keyboard to use with my MacBook Pro.  I originally picked up the MacBook to learn about developing an iPhone app, but I also dual boot to Windows 7 for my normal day-to-day operations and development.  I began to really dislike the lack of keys on the MacBook from a Microsoft developers perspective.  The multi-key pressing for things like Home, End, Pg Up/Down really started to annoy me, so I decided to get a Bluetooth keyboard.  I wanted to go with a Bluetooth keyboard so I could use the keyboard at a distance easily while connecting the laptop to my television.


Pros
The keyboard is small and light-weight and easily transportable.  It fits very nicely into my backpack for traveling to and from home and work, to the library, user groups, or the occasional trip to the coffee house.  The nice curvature of the keyboard makes long typing sessions tolerable, and the keyboard has more keys making development easier.  The weight and spring of the keys is very nice, but honestly the same could be said for the MacBook's keys as well.  The range of the keyboard is extremely nice and allows me to control the laptop while lounging on the couch or across the room.

Cons
The keyboard still lacks dedicated keys for Home and End, but I am adjusting to the multi-key pressing required to achieve the desired navigation in source code.  To extend the battery life of the keyboard, it will go to "sleep" after a few minutes of non-use, and there is a noticeable delay when the keyboard "awakes".

Overall, the functionality of the keyboard has been satisfactory, and it has been a great addition to my setup.