Verbatim 96668 Speaker Keyboard (Tune Board) for Windows, Black

by Verbatim

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 10.8 x 2.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001F3X8LO
• Item model number: 96668
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 31, 2008

Product Description

Verbatim 96668 Speaker Keyboard-Windows. Whether you use your computer to watch videos on YouTube or listen to your favorite tunes, the Verbatim Speaker Keyboard for Windows is a great choice. With integrated dual speakers, this keyboard gives you stereo-quality sound at your fingertips- without cluttering up your space with speakers and cords. It also has easy keys to control volume and boost bass and media console designed to help you manage your music. For an extra cool experience, this keyboard offers backlight illumination you can turn on or off-depending on your surroundings or your mood. With integrated speakers and backlighting, this Verbatim keyboard lets you turn down the lights, turn up the volume and enjoy the ultimate music experience.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Defective - Poor Support, November 5, 2010

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This review is from: Verbatim 96668 Speaker Keyboard (Tune Board) for Windows, Black (Personal Computers)

PROS:
Speakers: Good.
Keyboard feel: Good
Keyboard Noise: Acceptable.
Jack: Headphone/External Speakers.

CONS:
USB ports: None
Backlighting: Poor.
Controls (Volume & On/Off Backlighting): Not illuminated.
Support: HORRIBLE.

Keyboard was defective upon receipt: Operation of volume controls worked intermittently. A representative in India could BARELY speak English. After 10 minutes of being unable to offer any technical support, was transferred to a supervisor who's English was somewhat better but also lacked technical skills. Being the only two representatives there, they offered to have someone return my call but declined their offer. (Returned to Amazon)

Lettering on keys is poor quality and would have a tendency to wear off over a short period of time. Backlit keys are dim. The screen on my 24" iMac provided more illumination upon the keys than did the backlighting. Also, the visibility of the backlit keys is very poor due their not being slanted. Prefer the feel and accuracy of slanting keyboards like those from Matias, which have laser etched keys. Matias will offer a backlit keyboard next year for the both the Mac and PC.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solves a space problem, August 9, 2010

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J. Savell (Pleasanton, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Verbatim 96668 Speaker Keyboard (Tune Board) for Windows, Black (Personal Computers)

I bought this for several office workers who needed to listen to lectures and watch videos. It is not hifi and would not be good for music listening, but I had no desk room for separate speakers. As I look at the keyboards six months later, I can see the white keycap lettering starting to wear off- that's ok on a $10 keyboard but a $75 keyboard should not have planned obsolescence.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars helps eliminate clutter, July 12, 2009

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R. Rafael "traveller" (Morgan Hill, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Verbatim 96668 Speaker Keyboard (Tune Board) for Windows, Black (Personal Computers)

I bought this so I could eliminate speakers and their wiring across my desktop...
In so far as that goes, they work great. The sound is only OK, but I don't mind for my uses.
The keys are solid and the lighting effect is cool.
Note that there is NO hub on this keyboard.