Adesso MINI SLIMTOUCH TOUCHPAD USB KEYBOARD SILVER WITH BLACK KEYS ( AKB-410US )

by Adesso

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 9.5 x 1 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00083Y0ZU
• Item model number: AKB-410US
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #43,305 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Product Description

Now it's easier and more affordable than ever to enjoy Adesso quality and performance in a touchpad keyboard. You need a pointing device? But you don't have enough room for a separate mouse? In that case the ultra flat compact keyboard with integrated touchpad will solve your problem. The Adesso SlimTouch Mini keyboard combines the control of an integrated touchpad with the features of a standard keyboard to provide a small yet powerful input device. The touchpad includes a scrolling area that scrolls up and down for faster browsing. It's perfect for Slimline PCs and notebooks and limited space areas.

Main Features

Manufacturer: Adesso, Inc

Manufacturer Part Number: AKB-410US

Manufacturer Website Address: www.adesso.com

Keyboard/Keypad Type: Membrane

Keyboard/Keypad Connectivity Technology: Cable

Keyboard/Keypad Wireless Technology: Not Applicable

Keys Layout: QWERTY

Pointing Device Type: TouchPad Integrated

Interfaces/Ports: 1 x 4-pin Type A Male USB

Dimensions: 0.5" Height x 11.75" Width x 7.75" Depth

Weight: 7 oz

Standard Warranty: 1 Year(s)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Corruptive touch-tapping cannot be disabled., September 14, 2005

By	D. Mahurin "dmahurin" (Berkeley, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Adesso MINI SLIMTOUCH TOUCHPAD USB KEYBOARD SILVER WITH BLACK KEYS ( AKB-410US ) (Electronics)

The potentially corruptive touch-tapping feature/bug cannot be disabled. This causes unintentional button clicks and possible data loss.

I have contacted Adesso, and they replied that there is no way to disable this behaivior.

Touch-tapping is especially harmful when in a browser or word processing program, where a unintentional click can mean accidental deletes or purchases.

I recommend against purchase of this device, and recommend to Adesso, that this behaiviour be disabled by default, and only enabled via software/driver.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Completed my HTPC, May 7, 2006

By	Benjaz (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adesso MINI SLIMTOUCH TOUCHPAD USB KEYBOARD SILVER WITH BLACK KEYS ( AKB-410US ) (Electronics)

This is my first review on Amazon, mostly because the negative reviews here need some balance. I feel really strongly that this keyboard is worth every penny. It worked for me right out of the box. Easy install, easy to use. Period. I have had no problems on Windows XP SP2. I've been recommending this thing to all my friends building an HTPC and the ones who heed my advice have agreed (so far). It would be nice to have more customization features, but that's the only reason this keyboard doesn't warrant a 5.

Everyone has different experiences with stuff like this. But if you have Win XP SP2 you're good to go.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Compact, Integrated Mouse, December 30, 2007

By	Larry R (San Diego, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adesso MINI SLIMTOUCH TOUCHPAD USB KEYBOARD SILVER WITH BLACK KEYS ( AKB-410US ) (Electronics)

I have used this model of keyboard for at least 1000 hours over the last 2-3 years. I have tried various other compact keyboards with integrated mouses, any I could get my hands on. I have not so far found any other model comparable to this one. I have no problems as far as general functionality with Linux or Windows.

There does seem to be a design flaw that the way the cables are routed inside the keyboard, the cable gets pinched and eventually funky things will happen; I opened the back (just a few crosshead screws), fixed the pinched part of the cable and rerouted it, and did not have a problem after that. I have done this with two units of this model.