Microsoft introduced their latest touch keyboards and mice earlier today, the Wedge and the Sculpt.

The latter is a mere update of the previous version, while the Wedge Touch Mouse and Keyboard are a testament to Microsoft’s undertaking of great designs.

All four devices make use of Bluetooth to connect to devices rather than a traditional cable, and the Wedge Touch Keyboard also has its own casing that also acts as a tablet stand, with a hinge in the middle to shift the angle of the tablet stand according to the user’s preference.

Microsoft’s new mouse and keyboard. (Image: via Microsoft)

The cover, when placed on top also shuts it down. The bottom part, which houses the battery, allows the user to have a firm, slip-free hold, especially when turned upside down and put adjacent to the tablet surface.

It also makes use of novel hotkeys at the top-most part to activate the recently added menu functions for Windows 8. The Wedge Touch Keyboard will be sold for $80, and the Wedge Touch Mouse is dense and appears stunning.

It features a four-way touch navigation and a Bluetrack technology, allowing users to use the mouse on various surfaces. It will be on sale for $70. The Sculpt Touch Mouse and Keyboard cost $50 and are bulkier but has a wider range of specs than the other model. The keyboard also has Windows 8 hotkeys. The date of release of the products has not yet been announced.

All these to-be-released products truly emphasize the company’s aim at putting design first. Prioritizing human-focused design is a welcome change from a manufacturer that used to put minimal emphasis on it.

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