Adesso Mini Black PS/2 Keyboard with Glidepoint Touchpad (ACK-540)

by Adesso

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 14.8 x 1.2 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008XOKG
• Item model number: ACK-540PB
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #12,182 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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  Electronics > Computers & Accessories > Mice & Keyboards > Keyboard & Mouse Combos

• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 21, 2003

Product Description

Product Description

The Mini-Touch keyboard combines the control of an integrated touchpad with the features of a standard keyboard to provide a small yet powerful input device.

Main Features

Manufacturer: Adesso, Inc

Manufacturer Part Number: ACK-540PB

Manufacturer Website Address: www.adesso.com

Packaged Quantity: 1

Keyboard/Keypad Type: Membrane Touchpad Keyboard

Keyboard/Keypad Connectivity Technology: Cable

Number of Keys: 88 Keys

Keys Layout: QWERTY

Pointing Device Type: TouchPad Integrated

Interfaces/Ports: 1 x 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2

Color: Black

Dimensions: 1" Height x 11.5" Width x 8.5" Depth

Weight: 1.54 lb

Standard Warranty: 1 Year(s)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solves a space problem..., July 28, 2005

By	D. Lund (NY, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Adesso Mini Black PS/2 Keyboard with Glidepoint Touchpad (ACK-540) (Electronics)

With standard 19" rackmounted slide out shelves there just isn't enough space for a full size keyboard and mouse side by side. I have installed several of these Adesso mini keyboard/touchpad units without problem. No drivers are required for the touchpad and users like them. I would recommend these to anyone with similar space issues.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I miss my keyboard, December 31, 2007

By	BooksAreMyDownfall (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adesso Mini Black PS/2 Keyboard with Glidepoint Touchpad (ACK-540) (Electronics)

This keyboard is in use daily for extended workdays for over two years, so has proved to be very durable. Was bought for ergonomic reasons; the touchpad has helped alleviate elbow and shoulder problems.

I recently gave this keyboard to my wife, as her laptop keyboard and touchpad had stopped responding. She loves it, and I miss it! I will probably buy a replacement.

Highly recommended, with some small reservations as listed below.

Positives:
- great touchpad.
- after getting used to it, good key feel with positive feedback (short key travel)
- good size, and good ergonimics
- replaces two wires (mouse and keyboard) with one usb connector
- no special drivers required; just plug it in and it works

Negatives:
- Key placement took some getting used to (insert / delete / page up / page down).
- Initially had some problems with repeating keys (debounce), but this went away with use
- stiff left and right mouse keys (but they are hardly needed as the touchpad itself handles left and right click)

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It DOES solve the space problem - but has some ergonomic issues., June 6, 2006

By	Joshua G. Feldman "Technophile" (New York) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Adesso Mini Black PS/2 Keyboard with Glidepoint Touchpad (ACK-540) (Electronics)

I rolled out 6 of these for kiosk use at a NYC musuem and while the size benefits are undeniable (this is a very tiny and portable keyboard) the trackpad isn't much fun to use the keyboard layout is more mushed than on many laptops. (This isn't a laptop keyboard - but it's about the same size and arrangement as one - so the comparison is unavoidable). To be fair the keys have good height and reasonably deep throw - better than most laptops - but the directional arrow keys don't extend down like they do with most laptop keyboards. The action is soft and thumpy - rather than sharp and clicky (a matter of taste). The trackpad is average, but the trackpad buttons, on the front edge feel cheap and don't inspire confidence. This is a keyboard for occasional use - but does fill a need.