Adesso WKB-3000UB Wireless Mini Keyboard
by ADESSO
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Manufacturer: ADESSOAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: WKB-3000UB
Color: Black
Product features:
- Streamlined full-featured RF keyboard built-in 27mm Track Ball, with Optical Technology
- 2.4 GHz radio frequency, 100 feet effective working range
- 360-degree navigation, sleek and elegant design
- With notebook keyboard module enables handheld operation and effortless typing
- 8 different frequencies with 65536 IDs per channel
- Roller Typing [Old Version]
- Windows Live OneCare 2.0 (Up to 3 Users)
- Mavis Beacon Typing 17 [OLD VERSION]
- Norton Antivirus 2010 1-User [OLD VERSION]
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Standard [OLD VERSION]
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Customer Review: Good decision
Summary: 5 Stars
Over the past few months, I built a HTPC and I really agonized over part selections. Then when it was all built, the last item I needed was a wireless keyboard. If you done any research, you've probably seen some pretty spotty reviews of wireless keyboards with built in mouse. I dragged my feet for a couple of weeks, unable to pick the best of the worst, but I ended up picking this one. Great choice. I don't have any regrets.
I'm running Ubuntu on the HTPC. The box sits about ten yards from the couch. I've got the USB receiver for the keyboard plugged into the back of the machine, so it's out of sight. The computer/OS recognized the keyboard as soon as it booted, and I didn't have to install any other software. The keyboard is responsive and I don't think I've had a dropped keystroke yet. It comes right out of sleep mode when I tap a directional key, and then it's off to the races. It's even responsive enough to get me into BIOS at boot time, which many people have expressed reservations about. I've been using it almost daily for about a month now and there hasn't been a glitch yet.
The built-in mouse is a trackball. It took a little while to get used to it, but now it's unnoticeable. I can work the trackball with my right hand while I click the two mouse buttons with my left hand. Very comfortable layout. I'm using a 48" HDTV for the monitor. The mouse pointer can move across the screen just as fast as I need it to, which has also been brought up in other reviews. When the keyboard first came out of the box, the trackball was a little "sticky" (not like grape jelly sticky, but you get the drift). After a few minutes of usage though, the factory stickiness wore off and I was able to click on the smallest of areas without moving the pointer. Just takes a little getting used to.
The key layout also takes a little getting used to, as it isn't laid out exactly the same as your typical desktop QWERTY board. No big deal. They just had to adjust things around a bit to accommodate for size. Speaking of size, I was a bit concerned that the keyboard wouldn't be big enough to be comfortable. I'm about 6 foot 4 and I have big hands, so I didn't want a cramped little keyboard that I had to peck at. No problems at all here. My hands rest comfortably on the home row, and I don't have any trouble with fat-fingering keys when I type at normal/fast speed.
If this keyboard was at all a compromise, I would have boxed it back up and returned it. I wasn't about to spend a grand or so on a home theater PC, just to have some crappy keyboard make the whole setup annoying to use. Thankfully, this product is exactly what I was hoping for and it works great. I'm glad I didn't spend twice as much on a Logitech or something, as I don't see what the extra money could have done for me. It's just a keyboard, and if it works, it works. Hope this helps!
Description of Adesso WKB-3000UB Wireless Mini Keyboard
Enjoy the freedom of wireless connectivity with Adesso's wireless mini Keyboard with Optical trackball. The keyboard and trackball allow you to work up to 100 feet away from the USB receiver connected to your computer. In addition, the optical trackball provides great accuracy with minimal hand movement due to its 800 dpi resolution. The lightweight and stylish keyboard offers mobility and comfort wherever you type. Take complete control of your desktop with hotkeys. The different hotkeys give you quick access to some of your most common tasks such as e-mail access, volume control, and launching your web browser - at the push of a button.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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