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Microsoft® OEM System Builder Hardware.
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Keyboards
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Bundles
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Mice
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Webcams
Give your customers the advantage of Microsoft® OEM System Builder Hardware, with mice, keyboards and other peripherals that help your customers get more done in greater comfort. Microsoft hardware innovations continue to set the industry standard for performance and design.
What OEM hardware products are available for system builders?
- Mice
- Keyboards
- System builder value packs (mouse and keyboard bundles)
- Remote keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition
- Remote control & receiver for Windows XP Media Center Edition
- Webcams
How do I sell Microsoft OEM hardware products?
The features offered by Microsoft hardware vary from model to model. Make sure your customer knows the advantages to the user of each product's key features.
Features and benefits:
- Magnifier enlarge and edit text on screen in real time.
- Smaller Tilt Wheel ideal for notebooks. Offers 4-way scrolling in portable notebook mouse products.
- HD optical and laser ultimate in performance for customers who demand the latest technology.
- Snap-in receiver saves battery life by snapping into the range of wireless notebook mouse and turning the mouse on and off automatically.
- Zoom Slider zoom in and out of digital pictures and PDF's with ease.
- Advanced Natural keyboard design upgrade for split keyboard customers.
- Wired Comfort Curve keyboard design offers a more comfortable keyboard to users who prefer traditional 'flat' keyboards, also features thin profile keys for a more compact design.
- Longer battery life all the benefits of wireless freedom, without the hassle of a recharging station. Battery life on average is more than six months.
- Bluetooth® wireless connectivity transfer information between personal devices.
- Comfort Curve keyboard design - offers a more comfortable keyboard to users who prefer traditional 'flat' keyboards.
- 'My Favourites' keys easy to set-up shortcuts.
- Spill-Resistant keyboard design integrated channels drain liquid away.
What are the opportunities to make more margin?
Most desktop PCs ship with a basic keyboard and mouse, but by taking time to explain the features and benefits of Microsoft hardware and how your customers can improve their comfort and productivity, you can increase your sales and make margin. Below you will find some simple up-sell opportunities you can employ to drive your sales of hardware products.
Explain the features and benefits of an ergonomic keyboard and mouse and up-sell to the Ergonomic Value Keyboard and Mouse, with a gullwing design and reverse slope to prevent RSI.
Explain the features and benefits of time-saving devices, to help your customers work more efficiently. The Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 features tilt wheel technology and a magnifer for easier viewing.
There are plenty of up-sell opportunities with the wireless range of hardware products from Microsoft. These are ideal for giving your customers increased mobility. The Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 gives a reliable connection and provides a secure wireless solution.
For quirky designs, check out the Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000, or the iconic SideWinder mouse, an essential add-on for your gaming and enthusiast customers.
For customers who demand the ultimate in performance, HD optical and laser mice provide a smoother, more precise cursor control over a variety of surfaces. The Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000 elimates the need to clean the mouse ball, reducing downtime.
Check out a selection of PC peripherals from the VIP website below. To view the full range of hardware products from Microsoft, click here.