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| Microsoft Arc Keyboard |
Microsoft Arc Keyboard
Summary : good quality, robust 'mini' keyboard for constant use.
Cons : I miss the extra 'standard' keys more than I thought. Would have liked a trackball included too.
Cost at time : £26
Score : 8/10
Score per cost : 9/10
Basic Info :
requires 2 AAA batteries
uses a nano transceiver for wireless connection
set-up was instant
2.4Ghz connection
weight (with batteries) : 12.9 oz
size : (310mm W, 150mm L, 20mm H at top side)
Amateur reveiew
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| Microsoft Arc Keyboard |
I recently bought a Microsoft Arc keyboard. I have used Microsoft hardware before and usually find their hardware well designed and robust (ignoring the price). This is a beautiful looking keyboard with a convex (or is it concave ?) shape, that presumably makes the keys more ergonomically shaped for typing. It is basically a keyboard without the extra right-side keys you usually get in a normal keyboard. The size of the keys themselves feel the same as my old full-size keyboard. The keys feel robust and are reasonably quiet when typing. They are the low-level type keys. All the basic keys I need are there (though I couldn't find a quick 'sleep/off' option. I use the windows key that takes 3 steps to get to 'sleep'). The arrow keys have been bundled into one key at the bottom right. I have seen reviews not like this but it seems ok to me. The keys seem easy to use (takes a while to get used to a new keyboard). Most of the keys in the top row have a double function. F1-F6 also act as F7-F12 when used with Function button (or control mode ?). Printscreen is Function and Home pressed.
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The nano-transceiver comes magnetically stuck to the back of the keyboard. I guess stuck there, there is a danger of losing it. I wouldn't pay the full RRP for a keyboard like this (mine was half price) but it's a great 'mini' keyboard for long or short typing use (in my opinion). Some may find the low-lying keys make errors easier to make but I find it reasonable.
There is also a fine looking Arc Mouse, but I have not used one.
A great keyboard for the price I paid (£26)
More pics and a video to follow later
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