Does the keyboard have the new Windows 8 logo on the Windows key? Or is it the old Windows 7 logo?
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It's the new one, with 4 squares that are viewed in perspective, but without the waviness to it that the old logo had. It is like the one in this image, except white on black (I hope the link works):http://akroot313.andrewkeir313.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/windows-8-logo-excerpt.jpg
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The keys represent shortcuts to Windows 8 properties, settings, or views. Once familiar with Win 8, it should be fairly self-explanatory. Watch a demo vid here (copy and paste) http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/sculpt-comfort-keyboard . Or try http://lmgtfy.com/?q=microsoft+sculpt+keyboard+instructions . :)
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never setup the profile keys so its not been a problem. i bought the GX because it was the closest in layout to my old IBM AT keyboard and it had the Windows 8 key.
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I bought mine on Amazon after comparing with Ebay! Ebay was just the ASUS no key board... and I got the Leather holder. Ebay $259 vs. Amazon for the Bundle at $279.! Heccccck the key board alone is about $100 to 150... and you get the leather holder. I would go for it. Instructions not real good, but if you know Windows 8 you'll have little problems. I'd say dump the old and get the new.. good bargin.
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I only used it for windows 7. Although from experience with the windows 8 platform you want the windows key to be nice one and this one does have a dent in it so it would also depend on how you feel about having a not flat fairly heavily used key.
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It was factory downgraded from 8 to 7 and yes it has the 10 key setup. I had no problems setting this computer up for a coworker, since Windows 8 wasn't the operating system.
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I know for sure you can use your prior monitor because I am. As far as the keyboard goes, I am not sure because there is a windows symbol on the new keyboard that comes with this PC that helps you get to your screen. Does your prior keyboard have a windows icon? This PC comes with both a keyboard and a mouse.
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I don't know, i have windows 7. If it does work you wont regret the cheap purchase for a decent quality keyboard. If it doesn't you can probably send it back.
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Mine came loaded with Windows 7. May not be an accurate picture. Mine has no sticker on the front.
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yes, it is but after i crashed my windows and after a fresh install, the key chipped in the board is not registering my windows 8 because this laptop didn't come with windows 8 media.
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That I do not know...I loaded Windows 7 on it and have never used Windows 8
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I can't be for sure if it is, because I don't run Windows 8 on my computer, but I would be surprised if a MICROSOFT keyboard wasn't compatible with WINDOWS 8 :)
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I have Windows 8 and it works fine. Windows 7 isn't that old. This is simply a keypad.
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The windows button does nothing on mine..oh and the keyboard won't snap in because it doesn't have the snaps in the right places.
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Sorry, I don't know I do not have windows 8 and I only used the keyboard on my Ipad.
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the windows seven version does not have backlit keyboard. the windows 8 version is the one that has it.
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It has large black one. I ordered one that had windows 7 on it although it is slightly different than my older version of Windows 7. I got a monitor and separate keyboard and am very happy with it.