HP Slim Keyboard

HP Slim Keyboard
alaScore 85

11 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments are divided on the value for money.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Keyboards the HP Slim Keyboard is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 11 reviews)

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Amazon review summary for the HP Slim Keyboard

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of the HP Slim Keyboard from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

45% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Great Keyboard

 

Great Keyboard

I read the other reviews and suspect that the problems with this keyboard have revolved around issues with the IPAQ bios and not the keyboard itself. Also this unit support many models so it is difficult to judge it. So my review is based on my model...

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I like it but there are quarks.....

 

I like it but there are quarks.....

It works well after I spent time working with HP customer service. Here is what happened: I bought the slim keyboard (let's call it "s1") here at Amazon. When I insert my IPAQ 5555 the first time after following instructions to upload softwares...etc....

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I like it but there are quarks.....

 

I like it but there are quarks.....

It works well after I spent time working with HP customer service. Here is what happened: I bought the slim keyboard (let's call it "s1") here at Amazon. When I insert my IPAQ 5555 the first time after following instructions to upload softwares...etc....

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Eh. Hard to get used to and very "un-ergonomic".

 

Eh. Hard to get used to and very "un-ergonomic".

I sometimes rather use the soft-keyboard that is built in, since that annoying screen protector is always in the way. Also the keyboard has shown me no glitches, but it is very hard to use especially in the dark [since it has no backlight]. I keep it...

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Eh. Hard to get used to and very "un-ergonomic".

 

Eh. Hard to get used to and very "un-ergonomic".

I sometimes rather use the soft-keyboard that is built in, since that annoying screen protector is always in the way. Also the keyboard has shown me no glitches, but it is very hard to use especially in the dark [since it has no backlight]. I keep it...

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Doesn't even work half the time

 

Doesn't even work half the time

It is all in the title. The first time I tried to use the slim keyboard it wouldn't work. I tried a number of time here and there but never could get it to do anything when I typed on the keys. I tired it again a few months later and the miracle is...

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Good hardware concept - poorly executed software

 

Good hardware concept - poorly executed software

Keyboard is well designed and fits solidly to Ipaq. Keys are well defined and provide positive feedback when pressed. A see-through plastic cover like the one that comes with the basic unit is attached to the keyboard and serves to protect the screen...

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Good hardware concept - poorly executed software

 

Good hardware concept - poorly executed software

Keyboard is well designed and fits solidly to Ipaq. Keys are well defined and provide positive feedback when pressed. A see-through plastic cover like the one that comes with the basic unit is attached to the keyboard and serves to protect the screen...

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Great productivity enhancer

 

Great productivity enhancer

This keyboard has changed the way I use my iPaq. I've always used it for maintaining my calendar and task lists, but for most other things is was a used mainly for reference/read only. Any data entry intensive tasks were done either on my desktop and...

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Product Specifications

This thumb keyboard is designed as an iPAQ Expansion Pack which includes a screen cover protector in addition to being remarkably small and lightweight. The slim keyboard fits seamlessly and securely to your iPAQ Pocket PC and will fit into your desktop cradle while attached. The ergonomic design and standard QWERTY layout enables you to conveniently type quickly and comfortably from anywhere. Productivity on the go!

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Compatibility:PC
Country Kits:United States
Localization:English
Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard
Model:Slim Keyboard
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:HP

Input Device

Form Factor:Plug-in module
Keyboard Layout:QWERTY
Type:Keyboard