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While I have used plenty of keyboards that are
targeted at HTPC users, I have yet to find one that is perfectly designed.
Only one comes close, but still has some features that need improvement.
Also, a majority have a lot of features you won't
even use in an HTPC environment, making them unnecessarily larger. The keyboard I'll show you here may
not be perfect, but is sure in a class of its own in terms of its overall
size. Not small or mini, the new Brando Wireless Tiny Keyboard is
exactly that...tiny! It is the smallest keyboard I have seen
with comfortably-sized keys. Despite its diminutive size,
it even packs in a trackball for mouse functionality and multimedia keys,
making it suitable for HTPC enthusiasts.
Brando Workshop
Before I move on, Brando is a word that comes
up a lot on a number of Tech and Gadget sites. While some are
unfamiliar with this brand, most have almost certainly read up on a product
from them online. For those still curious, Brando is Hong Kong
based company that offers a high number of USB peripherals and gadgets to
all worldwide. You can purchase any of their products directly from
their website and they are shipped directly from Hong Kong. When it
comes to USB gadgets, they offer a large number of unique products and the
keyboard we are looking at here today happens to be yet another.
Packaging & Contents
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When I received this product from them via registered mail in a standard
manila padded envelope, I knew the keyboard had to be small. In fact,
it is so
small that it ships in blister packaging that comes bundled with the USB
receiver, software disc and install guide.
Specifications
Features:
78 keys slim link office keyboard
Built-in trackball for optical mouse or outfit single slim optical mouse
Resolution: 1000/1500dpi
Powerful office function with 78 keys and hotkey
Operating distance: 10 meters
Operating frequency: 2.4GHz Radio Frequency
Operating Current: 8mA max. (keyboard)
Operating Current: 30mA max. (receiver)
FN: Num lock change function
Support Window 2000/XP/Vista
Dimension: 262x 112 x 23mm (approx.)
Weight: 263g
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