The Adesso Wireless SlimTouch Mini Keyboard is indeed “mini”; it took up very little space at my desk. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Wireless

Tagged: Keyboard, Wireless

Adesso Wireless SlimTouch Mini Keyboard Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 1, 2009 at 10:21 am.

Like most hardcore computer geeks, I own eleventy thousand computers – including an Acer L310 HTPC I bought on impulse one afternoon on eBay. I love my little HTPC. I can play old-school Nintendo ROMs on it, Windows Media Center looks beautiful on my 40″ LCD TV, and I can browse the Internet from the comfort of my couch (without a laptop, that is).

There was just one small problem – the only wireless keyboard and mouse I had handy was my old Logitech Elite Cordless Duo I bought way back in 2003. It’s a great set, but (a) there’s minimal Vista support from Logitech for this particular set, and (b) the keyboard is enormous. It’s not exactly the kind of setup you want for a media center PC. Julie mentioned the Adesso Wireless Mini Trackball Keyboard to me, and it sounded perfect. We’ll see if it made the cut… … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear

Tagged: Keyboard

Adesso Wireless Mini Trackball Keyboard: your HTPC’s new best friend originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 16, 2009 at 7:45 am.

We’ve all seen compact wireless keyboards that you can use to control your computer or HTPC from several feet away, but this keyboard from EFO looks like a great … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Keyboard, Wireless

Control your PC or Mac with this wireless handheld keyboard with touchpad originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 25, 2009 at 10:26 am.

The KeyScan KS810-Plus Imaging Keyboard is a desktop keyboard with a built in scanner that can scan a full A4 size page in 5 seconds for grey scale or 15 seconds for color. It’s capable of scanning documents in sizes of 2×3” to 8.5×30”, including plastic cards and drivers licenses that are 3.5×2.5” up to 1mm thick. It’s available now for $139.99. Full press release after the jump. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Keyboard, Scanner

Keyboard + Scanner = KeyScan originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 9, 2009 at 5:01 pm.

We’ve seen ergonomic keyboards like this for our desktop computers, but this is the first time that I’ve seen one made especially for laptops. The Goldtouch Go! Travel Keyboard that offers similar key feel and travel distance as found on the … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Laptop Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Keyboard

Get ergonomic with the Goldtouch Go! Travel Keyboard originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 6, 2009 at 10:05 am.

I have a lot of computers. Part of the problem with having so many computers is having enough keyboards and mice for all of them – and having small keyboards is a plus when you have so many machines. When Julie sent me some information about G-Cube, I was pretty interested in their keyboards – they’re wireless, small, and super cute. I picked one in a very girly shade of pearlescent pink, complete with a matching mouse. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear

Tagged: Keyboard, Mouse, Wireless

G-Cube Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Set Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 26, 2009 at 9:23 am.

The VAX77 MIDI Keyboard Controller from Infinite Response has to be the coolest looking musical instrument that I’ve seen in awhile. It includes MIDI in and MIDI out, as well as full USB support and is available in three different key weights. Of course, the most … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Musical Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Keyboard, MIDI

VAX77 – Full size MIDI keyboard that folds in half originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 21, 2009 at 10:13 am.

The Das Keyboard is German engineered with gold-plated mechanical key switches that provide tactile and audio feedback. Blue LEDs provide a slick look and the built in USB hub allows you to charge and sync your iPod or iPhone. Fast typists and gamers will be … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Keyboard

German engineered input device – Das Keyboard originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 15, 2009 at 8:20 am.

The Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000 is a bundle of the Wireless Keyboard 3000 V2.0 and the Wireless Mouse 5000. MS3K jokes based on the cumbersome name aside, this is a very nice if somewhat large wireless keyboard and mouse that worked with everything I could find. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Travel Gear, Wireless

Tagged: Keyboard, Mouse

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000 Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 17, 2009 at 7:49 am.

Adesso has just unveiled the WKB-3100 compact wireless keyboard. It has an integrated optical trackball and a range of up to 30 feet. The size is nice at less than 12 inches wide.

Do you use a wireless keyboard? I don’t see a need to use one with … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Keyboard, Wireless

No strings attached with Adesso’s new wireless keyboard originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 14, 2009 at 11:08 am.

Super small USB powered 25-key velocity-sensitive MIDI keyboard controller from Korg. Also available, from Korg is the nanoPAD USB drumpad and the nanoKONTROL USB MIDI … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Musical Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Keyboard, MIDI, Music

Spotlight Gadget – Korg nanoKEY MIDI Keyboard Controller originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 21, 2009 at 9:22 am.

If you have not cut the cords and gone wireless with your computer keyboard and mouse, now might be a good time to jump on board the bandwagon. Let’s review the Rocketfish Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard and Optical Mouse to see if they have what you need to join the revolution.

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Wireless

Tagged: Keyboard

Rocketfish Wireless Multimedia Bluetooth Keyboard and Laser Mouse originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 27, 2007 at 2:07 pm.

Are you content to use the keyboard that shipped with your desktop computer? I’ve been totally happy with the keyboard included with my iMac, but that doesn’t mean that I wasn’t ready to test the celesta keyboard from moshi when they asked if I would like to review one. I mean, it wasn’t hard to say yes after seeing its sleek lines and aluminum frame.

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear

Tagged: Keyboard

moshi celesta keyboard originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 13, 2007 at 5:32 pm.

Kensington has just released their new Ci
Lifestyle collection of input devices for your Windows or Mac desktop and / or notebook that they sent me to test. They sent the Ci70 Wireless Desktop set that includes both a wireless keyboard and a wireless mouse, and the Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse which is available in two colors. Let’s take a closer look at each of them.

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Laptop Gear

Tagged: Desktop, Keyboard, Laptop

Kensington Wireless Ci70 Desktop Set and Ci75 Notebook Mouse originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 15, 2007 at 3:18 pm.

It never seems as if I have enough storage space for all of the
“stuff” that magically gravitates to the limited surface space of
my desk. I’m talking about the type things that I may not need
right now, but that I can’t misplace; things like extra earpieces
or jack adapters for a set of headphones, a stick of lip balm,
loose memory cards, or a pair of earrings I just removed and don’t
want to roll off the side of my desk and under the couch – or
worse, be eaten by my dog.. Since I have a desktop box that also
serves as the base for my monitor, it only seems natural that it
should also function as a catch-all for crap (errrr, things) that
need to be perched somewhere safe until needed. On any given day
there will be a small pile sitting there – the sight of which never
ceases to aggravate me because I really don’t like clutter.
… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear

Tagged: Keyboard

MyKeyO Keyboard and Organizer originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 29, 2006 at 4:18 pm.

If you play PC games, you probably know how important keyboard
control is to many of them, especially in the real-time strategy,
roleplaying, and shooter genres. But keyboards are designed for two
hands, and in most games you’ll always have one hand on the mouse.
The Saitek
Pro Gamer Command Unit is a USB controller that aims to improve
your control of keyboard-driven games with programmable action
buttons located directly under your fingertips for quick access,
plus a thumb-operated joystick.

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear

Tagged: Desktop, Keyboard

Saitek Pro Gamer Command Unit originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 24, 2006 at 3:06 am.

Mini desktop computers like Apple’s Mac mini and AOpen’s Mini PC are really popular due to the fact that they are so small and don’t require vast amounts of desktop real estate. They make especially good media center (living room) computers for this very fact. Now, how about a mini keyboard to go along with that mini computer? Today I’m going to tell you about the Super Slim Keyboard from Brando USB.

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear

Tagged: Keyboard

Brando Super Slim Keyboard originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 7, 2006 at 11:02 am.

Original review appeared May 20, 2004. An Update was
added November 17, 2005 and new remarks appear in red.

When Julie and I attended CES this
January, one of the items that caught my eye was the
KB-Reader Keyboard
by Atech Flash Technology which
featured a built in media card reader. My comment at the … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear

Tagged: iPod, Keyboard

Atech Flash Technology KB-Reader Multimedia Keyboard originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 17, 2005 at 9:00 am.

There is a reason why Steve’s and my office is affectionately called "the
cave", and that is because we generally keep it rather dark. Between the four
computers, big screen TV, stereo system, halogen lighting system, two dogs and
the four western facing windows, it doesn’t take much for this room to become
stuffy and hot. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear

Tagged: Keyboard

Saitek Eclipse Illuminated Keyboard originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 1, 2005 at 11:46 am.

Product Requirements:
Device:
PC or compatible computer with USB port

Your main interface to your desktop computer is typically through a mouse and
a keyboard. Some people don’t care about looks, and only care about
functionality. I’m not one of those people, I want both! When I recently
remodeled my computer room, I realized just how crummy my old white … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear

Tagged: Keyboard

Kensington SlimType Keyboard Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 12, 2005 at 12:00 am.

Product Requirements:
PS2 or USB port on your laptop, Tablet
PC or Windows 98/2000/ME/XP Desktop computer. Should also work with Mac
computers.

Are you one of those people that can’t sit in front of a computer without
something nearby to eat or drink? I admit that I always have a diet coke in the
near vicinity of my left hand. Being something of a klutz, I am not very proud
to tell you that I have managed to … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear

Tagged: Keyboard

Brando USB Flexible Keyboard Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 18, 2005 at 12:00 am.

Product Requirements:
Device:
Bluetooth enabled Pocket PCs and Smart phones

Most modern day PDAs have been designed to be entirely stylus driven. But
sometimes you really just need a good old fashioned keyboard to get your job
done. Enter the Stowaway Universal Bluetooth Keyboard from our friends at
ThinkOutside. While … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Windows Mobile related, Wireless

Tagged: Bluetooth, Folding, Keyboard, Pocket PC

ThinkOutside Stowaway Universal Bluetooth Keyboard Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 28, 2004 at 12:00 am.

Product Requirements:
Device:
Bluetooth enabled PDAs and Smart phones

ThinkOutside’s Stowaway
Universal
Bluetooth Keyboard now has a competitor.
Brando is selling a similarly sized
product named the Smart Keyboard. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Palm OS related, Windows Mobile related, Wireless

Tagged: Bluetooth, Folding, Keyboard, Palm, Pocket PC

Brando Bluetooth Smart Keyboard Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 28, 2004 at 12:00 am.

The FrogPad is a one-handed keypad designed to provide all
the functionality of a full keyboard in a small form.  The
designers intended to provide a comfortable, productive device that could be
used by those with disabilities and to relieve or prevent carpal tunnel stress. 
After a year of marketing the USB version, the
eponymous company has just released a
Bluetooth version called … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Palm OS related, Windows Mobile related, Wireless

Tagged: Keyboard, Palm, Pocket PC, Thumb

FrogPad iFrog Bluetooth Keyboard Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 11, 2004 at 12:00 am.

Product Requirements:
Device:
Mac OS X computer or laptop with a free USB port, Windows PC or laptop with a free USB port

Do high schools still teach touch typing these days? I don’t think I’ll ever forget Typing 101 with Mr. Owens. With his salt and pepper afro and the way he’d say gobblygook and apple pie order, I hated that class. But all these years later, I’m glad I … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear

Tagged: Keyboard

Matias Tactile Pro Mac Keyboard Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 26, 2004 at 12:00 am.