Microsoft X08-74735 Internet Keyboard PS/2 Ergonomic Wrist Rest Windows

Microsoft X08-74735 Internet Keyboard PS/2 Ergonomic Wrist Rest Windows

The Microsoft X08-74735 is a full-size PS/2 wired Internet Keyboard featuring an integrated palm rest, dedicated internet shortcut keys along the top row, and Microsoft's classic ergonomic split-style layout. It connects via a purple 6-pin Mini-DIN PS/2 plug and draws 5VDC at 100mA directly from the host system — no external power needed. Manufactured in Thailand and carrying FCC, CE, UL, GS, TUV, NOM, and MIC certifications for home and office use.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer Part Number: X08-74735
• Connection: PS/2 (6-pin Mini-DIN, purple connector)
• Power: 5VDC, 100mA
• Style: Ergonomic full-size layout with integrated wrist/palm rest
• Special keys: Dedicated internet hotkey buttons along top row
• Color: White keycaps with gray palm rest base
• Country of manufacture: Thailand (Microsoft Corporation)
• Certifications: FCC, CE, UL (Listed Accessory ITE 78CJ), GS/TUV, NOM, MIC
• Includes: Keyboard with attached PS/2 cable

Applications

The Microsoft Internet Keyboard series was introduced in the late 1990s and early 2000s, targeting home and small-office users who wanted quick one-touch access to web browsing, email, and common Windows functions without leaving the keyboard. PS/2 keyboards like this one connect to the purple PS/2 port found on desktop PCs from that era, including Pentium II through Pentium 4-class systems running Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. PS/2 keyboards remain functional today on any system with a PS/2 port or a PS/2-to-USB adapter, making them a practical choice for legacy systems, industrial PCs with PS/2-only ports, KVM switch setups, and hobbyist or retro computing use. The wrist rest and shortcut key layout made this model a popular choice in office environments of the era.