Kensington 64378 PilotBoard Multimedia USB/PS2 Keyboard (PC/Mac)

by Kensington

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007T26ZG
• Item model number: 64378
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 14, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Kensington 64378 PilotBoard Multimedia USB/PS2 Keyboard combines one-touch multimedia functionality and elegant, space-saving design for both PCs and Macs. The Kensington 64378 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, a detachable wrist rest that supports the hand for hours of computing comfort, and a stylish black-and-silver color scheme that complements most modern computers. The Kensington 64378 works 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. With plug-and-play connectivity, this Kensington keyboard is guaranteed to work right out of the box, and includes the standard 104-key layout, as well as multimedia and Internet hot keys.

Product Description

Combines one-touch multimedia functionality and space-saving design. Features versatile zoom/scroll wheel, hot keys and alternate ôFö keys. Use with PC or Mac. Slim Silver and Black keyboard with detachable wrist rest. ManufacturerÆs five-year limited warranty and free technical support. USB, PS/2. KMW64378 KMW-64378 85896643784 5896643784

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent, but not without flaws..., December 6, 2005

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James Nichols (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington 64378 PilotBoard Multimedia USB/PS2 Keyboard (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

I bought this keyboard yesterday, and my first impressions are thus:

The key response is much softer than many other keyboards I've used. It is more akin to the feel of a laptop keyboard, and the keys are also a bit shallower in depth, also like a laptop keyboard. It's also pretty quiet. I've found that these are definitely improvements.

The "rubberized" volume wheel at the top-center is of poor quality. It feels like there is a giant, rattley plastic gear in there. Resistance to turning of the dial is rather jerky as a result. It is only the outer part of the dial, and not the whole thing, that moves, and this sometimes makes the dial hard to use.

The 4-5 special keys on the far left (starting with the Windows user-switching key) don't seem to work in anything but Windows. For a board that is touted on the box as "works with any computer", this is disappointing.

The overall styling of the board is nice. The 0 degree tilt is an improvement over older keyboards, and the layout, while fairly standard, works. The scroll wheel on the left side is a nice touch, and is surprisingly useful.

For the price, this keyboard is worth it. But if you're looking for quality and refinement, try a Logitech.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wait...was that me typing?, August 30, 2005

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Brian "bhawkins" (Denver, Colombia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington 64378 PilotBoard Multimedia USB/PS2 Keyboard (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

This is my afavorite keyboard in a long time. It's keys have a nice feel and they are quiet! I never knew how loud my old keyboard was. The extra features are good to. They work great. the only thing that could be better (and this is really small) is the Caps lock light could be more bright/or large. It's tough to see out of the corner of your eye, if you have Caps Lock on or not. Overall, though - a kick-butt board.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great., December 21, 2006

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Paul Jaekel (St. Clair, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington 64378 PilotBoard Multimedia USB/PS2 Keyboard (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

I bought this keyboard for the soul propose to type codes into my Gameshark, instead of using the controller which takes forever. This keyboard works great with Gameshark, helps cutting the time to input the codes, so that I can just get in and get out to start playing a new game as fast as I can. I'm sure this keyboard will work on other games that allows the use of a keyboard, but I have tried it out yet on games. Its easy to use on your PS2 just plug it into one of the USB ports on your PS2 and your all set.