The Super Compact Mini Keyboard with Touchpad from Solidtek features keycaps with a horizontal spacing of just 15 mm, approximately 78% of the normal. The keycaps are also shallower in height, resulting in the rows being spaced just 14 mm apart, approximately 73% of normal. This reduced spacing makes the keyboard not only narrower but also shallower (front to back). The fully-functioning membrane keys have a shorter-than-average travel and include a scissors mechanism that enhances the smoothness and stability of keyswitches. Despite including the smallest "physically functioning" keyboard available, it also includes both an embedded numeric keypad to offer full 101 key functionality as well as a touchpad to provide full mouse function. The Shift, Enter, Space Bar, Caps Lock, Tab, and all bottom and top row keys are all significantly smaller than on a standard keyboard.
The narrow key spacing and small size of the key caps make this keyboard primarily suitable for everyday two-handed use by children or those with smaller-than-average hands. For one-handed typing by those with average to smaller hands the compact width can reduce the movement necessary to access all of the keys and the convenience of an integrated mousing device will provide fully computer access in a compact 8.6" width. However those with larger finger tips will still have difficulty activating just a single key and would be better served by a compact keyboard with full-size keycaps and standard key spacing.
The integrated touchpad is centrally positioned for easy access by both left and right hands and offers complete cursor control, combined with buttons below for both left and right clicks. In addition to the standard cursor control and left click, the touchpad also supports multi-finger functions for vertical scrolling and right click/contextual menu access. In keeping with the reduced key dimensions, the touchpad is also smaller than a standard touchpad, just 2.25" wide by 1.375" high
Note: This keyboard will not work properly if connected to a switching device, adapter, or docking station. It must be connected directly to the computer. |
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