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Performance
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This handheld keyboard/mouse was primarily tested with my main HTPC rig.
Unlike a number of wireless keyboards for this kind of use, this one did not
give me any trouble whatsoever and its range and responsiveness is
excellent. It is rated to function up to 30ft away and this was
certainly the case, as I was able to use it from any area in my living room.
Now, I personally love my Gyration In-air remote for mouse functionality and
likely will never part with it. You can read more about it in our
highly popular HTPC
Guide here. I don't like touchpads for this kind of use but will
fairly say the one featured in this product did manage to impress me.
It works well and once you get the hang of it and use it properly, you can
slide that mouse cursor from end to end of a large HDTV with ease.
Buttons are stiff and no doubt feel cheap but actually work well.
Unfortunately, this is not really a "full" QWERTY keyboard and there's a
number of functions you simply will not be able to do. As an example,
you can't easily take a screenshot via say a ALT Print Screen function.
There are no such keys nor are there any functions keys.
Conclusions
In
the years of being around and based on the high number of products I have
received over the years, this is honestly one of the most unique yet highly
difficult in terms of how to appropriately draw final conclusions.
While I simply couldn't get over the dummy-like, cheap design, it managed to
perform beyond what was expected and I just couldn't find a reason to put
this product down...in all aspects of the word. It is not only the
smallest wireless keyboard you'll find with built-in mouse functionality,
but happens to be one that performs well despite its unimpressive build
quality. The bottom line
here folks is that it simply works. With
that said, I do think its practical design at least earns our
recommendation and one I would recommend to those looking for the smallest
keyboard on the market with mouse functionality.
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More information on the EFO Wireless Handheld Keyboard/Mouse can be found on
their website.
You can also
purchase directly from them at a very reasonable price of $40.
Remember they also have a white model available for purchase.
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Pros |
Cons |
- Smallest Keyboard/Mouse Combo
- Highly Unique
- Excellent Range
- High Responsiveness
- Backlit Keys
- USB Chargeable
- Easy Installation
- Inexpensive
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- Cheap look & feel
- Does not sport full key
functionality
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