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Wireless Rf Mini Multimedia USB Kyb with optical Trackball 2.4GHZ Blk |  | Brand: Adesso
Category: CE
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $55.46 (On sale from $62.06)
as of 9/7/2010 14:03 CDT details
You Save: $6.60 (11%)
New (30) Used (4) from $46.00
Seller: Computer Brain
Rating:  274 reviews
Sales Rank: 1330
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Operating System: Windows
Keyboard: QWERTY
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 15.1 x 7 x 1.9
Battery: AA batteries x 4 pcs,
Frequency Tolerance: 2.4GHZ~2.483GH
Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Linux (windows hot keys do not function in Linux)
Channel I.D: 16bits, 65536 per channel, Channel: 8 Channel
Hot Keys: Pre-Page, Next-Page, WWW, E-Mail, My Computer, Pre-Track, Next-Track, Stop, Play/Pause, Mute, Volume-Down, Volume-Up
Trackball: 25mm, Optical Type, 800 DPI
Non-skid rubber feet.
Bounce Time: less than 10 msec.
key-switch life : 10,000,000 cycles
Keyboard is qualified using Hasco pneumatic life tester using soft cushion actuator with a 4 cycles / second actuation speed 120 ~ 150gf air pressure.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: WKB-3000UB
Model: WKB-3000UB
UPC: 783750000000
EAN: 0783750003070
ASIN: B000JJM7S0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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Product Description
Enjoy the freedom of wireless connectivity with Optical trackball. The keyboard and trackball allows you to work up to 100 feet away from the USB receiver connected to your computer.
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 Great Value September 14, 2007
Davy (MT PLEASANT, SC United States)
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
I use this as the keyboard for my living room entertainment center. Although I have the USB RF receiver in the front USB port, I am able to type and mouse as if it were a wired keyboard/mouse even from my kitchen 25 feet away. This is the best purchase I've made for my entertainment center. I love the trackball on the right and the scrollwheel under the left trigger spot. My only complaint is that the RF times out after a short while (5m perhaps), but it comes on with any keystroke (and it still registers that keystroke). When I need to use the mouse, I just hit the shift key and it functions again. This is probably a good feature because it should be saving battery life. I've been using the same batteries for three months and have not had to re-register the keyboard to the USB receiver.
This is the keyboard to get - forget about the rebranded version from Interlink October 4, 2007
Kiahuna Griller (Blackhawk, CA)
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
This keyboard can be purchased in three different forms that I am aware of. Interlink offers it as just the keyboard or a combo package that includes the keyboard along with their RemotePoint RF presentation wireless mouse/pointer. You can also get this keyboard under the Adesso brand, whom I believe is the manufacturer since they seem to specialize in wireless keyboards whereas Interlink appears to be a company for presentation products (perhaps they make the pointer and package it with a rebranded Adesso). I purchased the Interlink combo and then returned it and purchased the Adesso instead. My evaluation of these products was under Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (32 bit).
Adesso vs. Interlink versions....
First, the mouse. The Adesso uses an optical trackball, which is much easier to use. The Interlink has a thumb pad type of joystick which is okay to use and takes some getting used to. The thumb pad mouse seems like it may have been included to match the one on the pointer/mouse. The one on the Interlink pointer works very well, much better than the one on the Interlink keyboard.
The index finger buttons on the front of the keyboard are a little different as well. On the interlink you get mouse buttons and on the Adesso, the right button is the left mouse click and the left is not a button but rather a scroll wheel. The wheel scrolls only, there is no push button function.
Adesso has an extra row of buttons above the F keys rather than the logo and trim stickers found on the Interlink. You get an ID button, forward/back buttons, IE, email and My Computer buttons on the left side plus transport and volume buttons on the right side.
The RF receivers I had were also different. The Adesso one is small, like a USB memory stick. The Interlink was a larger unit (it was round and about the diameter of a hockey puck and half as thick) with a USB cable hard wired to it and a little (~3") antenna. This may have been a special receiver since I purchased the combo package with the keyboard and air mouse / pointer.
Range is great with both keyboards and neither requires drivers to be loaded. You only need to load software for the air mouse /pointer if you use that and even then you only need it if you want to reprogram the buttons to do specific actions.
Finally there is the subject of the quantity of monetary units that are required to obtain one of these keyboards. Both keyboards are available here on Amazon with the free supersaver shipping. The Interlink will require twice as many monetary units to acquire it, however.
Go to the "interlinkelectronics" web site or the "adesso" web site to see for yourself. The Adesso is model number: WKB 3000UB.
Conclusion. For HTPC or couch potatoe, do not waste time with the Interlink. Go directly to Adesso.
GET This Keyboard! January 16, 2008
usaf_drew (Middle GA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
**EDIT -- OK, so now it is over a year later and I have bought two more of these for each bedroom. All three have worked flawlessly! I have even dropped some of the units on the carpet a few times. This is one sturdy keyboard :) A bit about the battery life: batteries usually last about 2-1/2 months. So, I decided to buy good quality rechargeables for all three keyboards. This makes life a whole lot easier.
This IS the keyboard/mouse combo to get if you have a HTPC - HANDS DOWN...
I was using a Microsoft Bluetooth Elite setup for my HTPC and got sick and tired of the keyboard loosing the connection. Sure bluetooth is 100ft radius, but it was getting rediculous. Plus the mouse was giving me wrist pain using it on a sofa. Then I decided after reading reviews on this product here to get it. Let me tell you I cannot be happier.
I would personally llike to thank the person(s) who designed this keyboard. They must have done the research on ergonomics because every button is placed well, keyboard shape/curves are optimal and trackball setup feels great. Many designers for input equipment just don't take the time to plan like this I suppose.
Well, I will keep it short although I could write a short story about how great this unit is...
PROs:
- NEVER loses connection. Huge plus! You have to wake the keyboard up after a few minutes of inactivity by pressing a button (not moving the trackball). The key press does not register on the computer (just wakes the unit up). This wakeup feature is awsome in 2 respects. First, it really saves battery life and second, it keeps from something bumping the trackball and moving the cursor.
- Every button is optimally placed. Left/right click take some getting used to. Trackwheel is awsome. Keys are not small, yet fit on such a small keyboard. Key press feels like a normal keyboard. Has essential browser and media buttons :)
- Keyboard itself is sturdy, made of good plastic, lightweight and perfect sized for HTPC environment.
- Trackball is sweet! If you get this product and find that the trackball misses a bit, don't be discouraged. My unit came with the trackball coated with a semi-slick protectant which will wear off in a day or so of movement. The mouse pointer can move as fast or slow as your thumb wants it to without missing skipping. Another HUGE plus!
- Battery life for me is 1+ month strong already. Great sign.
- Setup is quick and fully XP/Vista compatible. Plug in dongle, push ID button on keyboard, use keyboard. Done.
- RF range is about 50ft for me even through multiple walls! If you stray too far and it looses signal, as soon as you come back in range it works. NO RECONNECTING!!!
CONs:
- Wish it had a sleep button.
- No software available to track battery life.
- USB dongle is about 3in long. A bit large for dongles nowadays. Might be a problem for a laptop.
I will be buying one more of these soon for the bedroom.
Worth every penny IMO!!!
honest January 23, 2008
James L. Wilcox (arizona)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought it for my 42in. pc theater hopeing it would work 17ft. away from my easy chair. It works perfectly. NOW I tested it's range.
Kitchen wall 28ft. away direct line of sight worked flawlesy. I opened garage/kitchen door went to far end of garage a total of 52ft from the pc theater it still worked even though I could not see the screen that well at 52ft. I typed this 52ft away from screen really!
Very good functionality and distance November 12, 2007
Tom (Freeport, Texas, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This keyboard is really good in both functionality and distance. I have a desktop P4 XP system hooked up to a 37" HDTV and this keyboard just fits the bill perfectly. The installation is pretty painless and start working right away. No driver necessary. The distance is good too. I can lie on my bed (~20 ft away) and use the keyboard without any problems. All the function keys work as well. I especially like the volume button on the top right, really convenient. Also the backspace key is located nicely, just near my thumb when using the trackball, very convenient for back function during websurfing.
I have no problem waking up the keyboard - a simple double tapping on the return key does the trick. The trackball and mouse buttons are very well located and very natural to use. It took me less than 5 minutes to get used to. The scroll key also works like charm.
In essense, the keyboard is perfect in everyway and is reasonally priced. I did not notice the quality problem as some reviewer mentioned. It is light-weight and fun to use. I would guess that it will work with Linux as well since the scroll key can function as the middle mouse button.
The only complaint I have is that it is little to small that it cannot be placed on my lap without closing my knees a little, not exactly the most confortable position for me.
However, I have had this keyboard for only 2 weeks. So far so good and hopefully it will last long enough before I get tired of it.
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