10 Top Windows 8 Peripherals for Tablets and PCs

If you’ve just bought a Windows 8 PC or Windows RT tablet, check out this list of the latest keyboard and mouse peripherals that are designed for Windows 8. Many were crafted with an eye for portability and offer some form of touch capability or shortcuts that will increase the usability of the Windows 8 operating system.

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The Logitech Touch Mouse T620 is a slim, wireless mouse that does away with a physical scroll wheel in favor of a touch-sensitive surface. You can scroll through a document or Web page by swiping one or two fingers across its surface; this works great whether you’re right- and left-handed. More importantly, the T620 mouse offers a number of unique gestures designed to switch between applications, bring up the Windows 8 Start screen and to invoke Windows 8 Charms.

Price: $69.99

The Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard is a Bluetooth keyboard specifically designed for mobile devices running Windows RT. It comes with a robust multipurpose rubber cover that doubles as an adjustable tablet stand that will comfortably support a 10-inch tablet. Soft-touch keys make for a more comfortable typing experience, while built-in media keys make it easy to control music and videos.

Price: $79.95

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