• Amkette Wireless Trackball Keyboard [Review]

    Amkette Wireless Trackball Keyboard [Review]

    Roydon Cerejo, Jan 05, 2010 1300 hrs IST

    A good idea but badly executed

    Lightweight, wireless 2.4GHz, compact

    Trackball and keys aren't very responsive, tacky look and feel, build could have been better, expensive

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Design and Construction




When compared to a regular keyboard, the Numpad section has been cut down, which actually makes the key section exactly the same size as that of an Apple wireless keyboard. Overall the layout looks a bit cramped with many of the keys squeezed in to make the size smaller.



The trackball helps you with the mouse movements along with a left and right button. In the center we have a scroll wheel as well. However, there isn't any middle click function, which ideally should have been included.



There are plenty of shortcut keys on the top that let you control the volume, media buttons and other shortcut keys for e-mail, search and windows explorer. There are also a couple of mouse buttons on the left, which makes it more ergonomic.



The keyboard is powered by two AAA batteries, although there's no way of telling how long it will last, since no information regarding this is provided on the site. Next up let's see how this keyboard performs in everyday use.

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(5) Comments
robbie
,Mumbai, on May 20, 2010 12:47 AM
pathetic keyboard. dont buy it.
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Neeran
,Goa, on May 21, 2010 12:20 AM
Hey Robbie. I don't agree with you. Since I have been using this Keyboard from last couple of months, I must say that this keyboard is very useful for every PC user. Both individual and families. I better name is REMOTE CONTROL of the COMPUTER.. It simply increased the enjoyment of my digital life...
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Vinay
,Pune, on May 21, 2010 12:55 AM
Well this product is very advance and not for beginners....... lol....
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Ranveer
,Ahmdabad, on Jan 10, 2010 02:07 PM
I've been using this keyboard for the past 3 weeks for my HTPC. I've also been travelling to work with it once in a while. It's beautiful looking and always manages to get me compliments. The glossy finish although it attracts fingerprints, was an attraction for me. Within a 10 ft radius the keyboard is very responsive. No problems as such, but going outside that radius there is a dithering of trackbal sensitivity, though the keyboard was fine. I think since there are no other options in this category it was a worthy buy. overall i think if the trackbal was either a little bigger or heavier this keyboard would be perfect.
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Harman Preet
,Patiala, on Jan 05, 2010 10:51 PM
hmm.. just bought Logitech MK250 wireless kbd+mice @ 1400/- with bill.. :)
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