Page 2: Specifications, Package Contents, E9080
Specifications
Package Contents
Other than the wireless touchpad keyboard, Rapoo packages some literature and the nano USB receiver. These are pretty standard things for input devices. This product does not require drivers of any sort to fully function.
E9080
The size comparison to a standard DVD. As you can see, the keyboard is slightly smaller than a standard size keyboard, but also includes a touchpad/number pad combo. The receiver is as small as the standard for RF-type input devices.
The keyboard is a laptop-style design with flat keys. The key spacing is excellent, with the size of each key actually being bigger than normal keyboards; but since it isn't raised, the size and the small spacing means that the keys are pretty easy to type on. If you like a chiclet type of keyboard, this is not one of them. If you like a desktop keyboard, you might be pleasantly surprised at the feel of this. While there is a difference in keystrokes, the overall feel is still good.
There are some things that were sacrificed to fit in the smaller size. The arrow keys are pretty small, so if you use them more often (like for games or anything), you might have a bit of a learning curve. There are also keys that are hidden behind the function key. All the media keys require a function press.
The keyboard layout is standard and should be easy to pickup and use. The space of the special keys like enter, shift, and backspace are good. The spacebar is also a good size, and each keystroke feels right. On certain keyboards, you can tell the quality by clicking the edge of the spacebar. If it is sticky, the build quality is probably questionable. Not so in this case.
The keyboard also includes a touchpad and a number pad. They are combined to form this unique combination, and the functionality is built into the keyboard itself. No drivers are needed. Simply slide your finger along the designated area to switch the function. If you're on the touchpad, a quick swipe will make it into a number pad. The touchpad is a multi-touch type and can respond to two finger scrolling and three finger right clicks. Tracking is good. It isn't like a mouse, but it is accurate for a touchpad. If you like touchpads, this is a good keyboard to use.
The build quality of this keyboard is excellent. The back is stainless steel. Metal! It isn't too often that you see a metal keyboard in the market anymore, but here it is. Rapoo includes two AAA batteries that are unbranded. The keyboard will last a very long time, too long to test with this review. Wireless devices have so much better power profiles than when they first came out, they last for months. The on/off switch is also located here.
The keyboard is very thin, except for the hump where the batteries go. This would be a really nice keyboard for a tablet, but it isn't bluetooth (yet!) and is only RF with its own dongle. Hopefully a bluetooth version comes out soon because pairing this with a tablet seems like the thing to do.
- Ultra-slim design of 5.6mm at thinnest
- Scissor key structure and stainless steel backplate plate brings you comfortable tactile feedback
- No extra mouse needed when you have the touchpad keyboard
- Reliable 2.4GHz wireless connection with up to 10M working range
- Switch between touch pad mode and num pad mode whenever you like, just need a gentle slide
- Keyboard Wireless Technology: 2.4Ghz RF
- 2x AAA alkaline batteries (pre-installed)
- Keyboard/Keypad Host Interface: USB Nano Receiver
- Product Dimensions: 14.1 x 0.8 x 4.3 inches ; 2 pounds
- Item model number: E9080 Black
- Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
- http://www.rapoo.com/showdetails.aspx?P_No=E9080
Package Contents
Other than the wireless touchpad keyboard, Rapoo packages some literature and the nano USB receiver. These are pretty standard things for input devices. This product does not require drivers of any sort to fully function.
E9080
The size comparison to a standard DVD. As you can see, the keyboard is slightly smaller than a standard size keyboard, but also includes a touchpad/number pad combo. The receiver is as small as the standard for RF-type input devices.
The keyboard is a laptop-style design with flat keys. The key spacing is excellent, with the size of each key actually being bigger than normal keyboards; but since it isn't raised, the size and the small spacing means that the keys are pretty easy to type on. If you like a chiclet type of keyboard, this is not one of them. If you like a desktop keyboard, you might be pleasantly surprised at the feel of this. While there is a difference in keystrokes, the overall feel is still good.
There are some things that were sacrificed to fit in the smaller size. The arrow keys are pretty small, so if you use them more often (like for games or anything), you might have a bit of a learning curve. There are also keys that are hidden behind the function key. All the media keys require a function press.
The keyboard layout is standard and should be easy to pickup and use. The space of the special keys like enter, shift, and backspace are good. The spacebar is also a good size, and each keystroke feels right. On certain keyboards, you can tell the quality by clicking the edge of the spacebar. If it is sticky, the build quality is probably questionable. Not so in this case.
The keyboard also includes a touchpad and a number pad. They are combined to form this unique combination, and the functionality is built into the keyboard itself. No drivers are needed. Simply slide your finger along the designated area to switch the function. If you're on the touchpad, a quick swipe will make it into a number pad. The touchpad is a multi-touch type and can respond to two finger scrolling and three finger right clicks. Tracking is good. It isn't like a mouse, but it is accurate for a touchpad. If you like touchpads, this is a good keyboard to use.
The build quality of this keyboard is excellent. The back is stainless steel. Metal! It isn't too often that you see a metal keyboard in the market anymore, but here it is. Rapoo includes two AAA batteries that are unbranded. The keyboard will last a very long time, too long to test with this review. Wireless devices have so much better power profiles than when they first came out, they last for months. The on/off switch is also located here.
The keyboard is very thin, except for the hump where the batteries go. This would be a really nice keyboard for a tablet, but it isn't bluetooth (yet!) and is only RF with its own dongle. Hopefully a bluetooth version comes out soon because pairing this with a tablet seems like the thing to do.