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Astrum Elete Tpad Mini TouchPad Keyboard Review

Lakshmi Rajan — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 11:53:57 +0000

The Elete Tpad Mini from Astrum Holdings is a mini keyboard with a touch-pad on the rear designed to use with SmartTV, PC, laptops and Tablets. Working on a 2.4GHz wireless frequency, the keyboard connects to the devices with a USB dongle that comes out of the box. Smaller than the regular mini keyboards, the Astrum Elete Tpad makes for casual keyboard and touch control and is portable and lightweight.

What is it?

A compact mini keyboard with a quirky design and a track-pad on the rear. It offers a good side grip and is powered by two AAA batteries. A wireless keyboard, it works on a 2.4GHz transmission and pairs to the devices with a USB dongle through GFSK Auto link Technology. It features 61 keys layout as well as 9 multimedia keys spread on the top. It also has left and right function switch button. It has 360 degree of operation angle. The box contents are pretty basic with a user manual, USB dongle, two AAA batteries and the keyboard. The user manual though is not user friendly but lists the technicals of the device. Surprisingly, the user manual does not even list the battery compartment position which needs to be figured out by the user themselves. Though the keys are small in size, they are well placed, tactile and good enough to tap and feed the casual inputs. The handheld gaming console type design though is not very good for serious and long typing. On the rear there is a touchpad, so you would not require a separate mouse. For handheld operations, the rear side touchpad is quiet ergonomic. The touchpad has good sensitivity. It took a little time for me to figure out the battery compartment. Once you find it out, you does appreciate the positioning of the batteries tucked behind the grip handles.

How does it perform?

From the design it is clear, the Elete Tpad is not a serious mini keyboard but for casual purposes. The keyboard is not suited for long typing but it would works great when combined with Smart TV. With the Touchpad on the rear, it is clear it is meant to be handheld and for Smart TV it is a great controller. Working on a 2.4GHz transmission and a USB dongle, it pairs with almost all devices and is not bluetooth dependent. For impromptu office presentation on laptops or PC’s it comes handy but will you be carrying it around to work would be a question here. As the user manual clearly mentions, it is good to combine with Smart TV rather than computing devices.

What it lacks?

1. No backlit 2. No laser light pointer for presentation 3. No power notification LED

Conclusion

So do you have a SMART TV? Then you can consider this Astrum Elete Tpad Mini Keyboard but if you intend to buy it solely for laptop / PC / tablet, you should be thinking of suitable wireless mini keyboard.]]>

Astrum Elete Tpad Mini TouchPad Keyboard Review

Lakshmi Rajan — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 11:53:57 +0000

What is it?

How does it perform?

What it lacks?

1. No backlit 2. No laser light pointer for presentation 3. No power notification LED

Conclusion

Rapoo E9180P Wireless Touchpad Keyboard launched, works with PC and SmartTV

Lakshmi Rajan — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 08:17:07 +0000

Key Features of Rapoo E9180 wireless Touchpad keyboard

5G Super anti-interference wireless connection
Abundant touch gestures
Up to 15 customizable touch gestures
Ultra-slim stainless steel base plate
Plug-and-play 5GHz Nano receiver
Scissor key structure, extra comfort
Quick access to Win8

RAPOO E9180P wireless touchpad keyboard comes with the MRP of Rs.4,629/-.]]>

Rapoo 7800P wireless mouse with 11 customizable buttons announced in India

Lakshmi Rajan — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:53:56 +0000

We been using quiet a few products from Rapoo and quiet happy with the wireless peripherals of the Chinese company. They look good and offer decent performance. Today Rapoo announced yet another wireless mouse in India from it’s vast portfolio, Rapoo 7800P with 11 customizable buttons. Like most of other Rapoo wireless mouse, 7800P also works on 5GHz wireless transmission that offers better interference free connection. The mouse offers a higher DPI of 1600 for faster movement, it works good for normal usage as well as for casual gaming needs. It can switch between 800 DPI if you need more accuracy while doing tasks like photo editing or graphics. The 11 buttons can be customized for tasks like Forward,Back,Tilt-wheel,Zoom-in,Zoom-out etc for quick access and response time. RAPOO 7800P is available at a MRP of Rs. 2829/ and with two year replacement warranty.

Key features of Rapoo 7800P

5GHz wireless connection
1600 DPI High-Definition laser tracking engine
11 powerful customization buttons
4D Scroll Wheel
Ergonomic design, extra comfort
Low battery indicator, with 12 months long battery life
Plug-and-play Nano receiver

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Rapoo E6500 – Review: An android specific slim bluetooth keyboard

Lakshmi Rajan — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:32:48 +0000

In the box you get a quick start guide, the keyboard and a mini USB cable. In the picture below, you see the Rapoo E6500 alongside a 10″ tablet. The keyboard measures 82mm x 206mm x 5.8mm Flaunting a ultra slim body like a haute couture model, it is just 5.8 mm at the thinnest and features a scissor key structure. Due to the structural design, you have the keys closely placed and also requires less force to tap. On the back, you find the mini-USB port, which is used to charge as well as connect to the device that does not support Bluetooth. A stainless steel makes the base of the keyboard which not just add to the sturdiness but also gives a strong character. A small footing in the front of the bottom keeps the keyboard in place. The battery compartment and logic board is fused to the steel plate giving it a wedge shape which also give the slight elevation for ease of typing. On the rear you find the power on/off button and connect to Bluetooth button. There are also indicators for Bluetooth and power. The android hot keys in the top row gives quick access to Home, Back, Search, Web, email, Rewind, Play/Pause, Fast Forward, Mute, Decrease Volume, Increase Volume, and finally, Lock. They come very handy when working on Android tablet. Also on the bottom, adjacent to the space bar is a Menu key which brings up the application menu. Pairing the keyboard with a device is quiet easy and it requires a pairing code to be ‘enter’ed. If you are not used to the compact form factor, it might take a little while to get used and accuracy might slightly suffer especially if you are blessed with big hands. Based on Bluetooth 3.0 technology, the keyboard has a 10 meter working range. Though there is a physical connect to Bluetooth button, I find the device auto-connecting and it spared us the little extra effort. The rechargeable battery takes around 2 hours for full charge. On a final note, Rapoo E6500 has a great build quality, the base steel plate gives it a sturdy feel and a premium look and feel. Scissor key action is smooth but the keys are bit cramped. A sleek design makes it easy to carry and the hot keys makes it tango well with the Android devices.]]>