Kensington SLIM TYPE KEYBOARD FOR PC ( 64365 )

Rating:
Summary: Just what I wanted
Review: I prefer laptop keyboards because the keys have a shorter actuation distance, which seems to make typing less stressful. The Slim Type actuation distance isn't as small as an iBook keyboard, but I think it's smaller than the keyboards of some Dells I've used. Maybe it's also the feel of the "crisp" "scissor-switch" keys as advertised above - "crisp" is certainly accurate. Anyway, I find that with this keyboard I can type a lot longer before my wrists start to hurt, as compared to normal desktop keyboards. Plus, the low profile (less than an inch high) means that I don't need a wrist support, I can rest my hands comfortably on my desk.

Rating:
Summary: A premium quality keyboard
Review: Kensington is truly the Cadillac of input devices. Not only does this keyboard look gorgeous, it's so enjoyable to use. Despite taking up relatively little space compared to other keyboards, it has a good amount of weight to it, and therefore doesn't slide around on my slippery desk the way previous keyboards have. The 5 year warranty is a nice added bonus, although it's not likely that you'll need it. You can really feel the quality and workmanship that goes into these keyboards. Highly recommended.

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Summary: Great keyboard, tragic flaw
Review: The other reviews are correct, this keyboard looks and feels great, there isn't another short keystroke keyboard like it. However, it currently has a major flaw, every one of these I've had (3 so far) has developed a problem with sticking keys after about a month.

The keys don't physically stick, but one will just repeat after I push it, and at the same time the Scroll, Num, and Caps lock LEDs will flash on, then turn off. The key that has stuck will keep repeating itself until I push another key, and any of the keys can repeat. I've had the backspace key stick, which really sucks when you have the repeat rate up high and it deletes half of what you've just written.

I have spoken Kensington, and they said that this is a problem with the keyboard they are working on. The keyboard comes with no drivers, but they advised me to download the Kensington Comfort Type Wireless Desktop software (http://www.kensington.com/html/3846.html#64355) to see if this would resolve the issue. I haven't had it installed long enough to see if it fixes the problem or not. They did say that when they have this problem fixed and come out with the new version, they will replace my current keyboard if it is found that software won't be able to help.