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(More customer reviews)I was only looking for the keyboard but couldn't find it without the set. This review is for the keyboard only since I haven't tried the mouse and don't plan to. I'm quite happy with the mouse I already have.
I have used this keyboard for only 2 weeks. This is a first impressions review, not a long-term one.
I am a programmer by profession and my Dell keyboard was getting old, noisy and needed increasingly more pressure on the keys. After doing personal research in several stores (Best Buy, Office Depot, etc) I decided that this was the keyboard. I purchased it on Amazon from tech_for_less_inc and was quite happy to pay 1/2 the price of the stores and receive my product with no troubles.
The winner for me on this keyboard are the keys themselves. They are very quiet compared to many other keyboards and require less pressure also. As expected, the layout is full-sized QWERTY so no issues there. Other nice features are the low profile and the NEXT/BACK buttons that you can use by shifting your pinky finger over when using the web browser. I don't use the other buttons too much but I can say that they are set up in a logical and aesthetically pleasnig fashion that doesn't get in the way of normal typing operation.
I have a few cons to speak of. None are all that irritating but worth mentioning. (1) I have yet to find any application in which I can use the scroll button on the left. Supposedly it lets you scroll in things like documents and web pages but it doesn't seem to work for me. (2) The "log off" button at the top left of the keyboard is useful to log all the way out of your user account (i.e. on Windows, such as what I use here at work). I had different expectations though, as I thought it would take me to the screen which allows me to switch users, not log me off completely. (3) Again, the log off button: it is a little close to the ESC key. I use the VI editor where the ESC key is used a lot. A few times now I have hit the log off button by mistake instead of the ESC key. I anticipate that with a bit more practice, this won't be an issue any more.
Despite the cons, I give this 5 stars because it met or exceeded the expectations that are important to me for picking out a keyboard.
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The Kensington 64379 Pilot Board Wireless Desktop provides you with a virtual checklist of all the must-have tools for easy navigation. This wireless desktop set uses Quick RF high-speed wireless technology for cords-free, no-hassle connections, and includes an optical mouse, a keyboard, and a USB wireless receiver. The Kensington 64379 is ultra-slim and features a convenient side wheel that accurately zooms or scrolls in Microsoft Office applications, a Windows user-switch key that provides instant transition between multiple users, and an innovative F hot key that toggles between standard F-key functions and alternative time-saving functions. This keyboard also features a volume dial with a rubber grip and blue, illuminated logo, and a detachable wrist rest that supports the hand for all-day comfort, as well as multimedia and Internet hot keys. The Kensington scroll mouse that is included uses DiamondEye optical technology for silky-smooth, super fast-tracking on virtually any surface. The Quick RF wireless receiver in this set plugs in for fast and easy installation on your PC or Mac. The entire set features plug-and-play connectivity, and comes in a stylish, shades-of-black color scheme that complements the look of contemporary computers. The Kensington 64379 works right out of the box with either USB or PS/2 ports to provide all the functions required by both PCs and Macs, with long-lasting reliability that is backed by a five-year manufacturer's warranty and free technical support. The whole set weighs 1.75 pounds without batteries.
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