IOGEAR GKM571R

IOGEAR GKM571R
alaAverage 2.7

8 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the size. Views are divided on the value for money. Many are less positive about the build quality.

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On average, users rate this product 53/100.

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Good product except for Trackball

 

It does comes with a 3 year warranty which I had to use. My problem was handled to my satisfaction in a timely manner by the IOGEAR. In spite of this problem I give it two eggs since it is handy to have. Hopefully they will re-design the Trackball on...

Compact design with great feature like the wheel for scrolling and the shortcut function keys. Very practical to keep handy rather than the larger wireless keyboards

The Trackball is the major flaw. Found I had to constantly moisten my thumb to get it to work. As others point out the Trackball can't be cleaned. Mine became unusable after about 6 months of daily use

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trackball doesnt work

 

I RMA'd this because the trackball did'nt work at all. To bad, it's a good concept, small and lite

Compact,backlight

Trackball does not work

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Trackball needs work

 

If they would make one with a removable trackball so it could be cleaned i would throw mine away and get a new one

Backlit, Fits in your hand, Looks like a remote, Scroll wheel

Trackball does not work all the time gets stuck inside. It worked good when i got it. Then it just quit

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Almost there

 

Size- Somewhere Between two STD DVD cases and A Nintendo DS Purchased with rebate that arrived in about 6 weeks- no issues No battery life data yet Using as HTPC controller on Bedroom TV, no issues, but Kids can not use well for any minor gaming Track...

Back lit ; Works great for HTPC controller ; Small, but not too small

ESC and direction arrows are secondary commands ; Have a little difficulty with dropped info from about 7 feet

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Decent HTPC KB

 

I bought this for my CystalHD/XBMC 1st-gen AppleTV because I couldn't stand the silly chicklet ATV remote for typing and navigation. Without any config, it worked plug-n-play using 1 of the 2 USB ports on the ATV for the dongle. It takes only a short...

Plug-n-play with CrystalHD'd AppleTV, versatile, decent battery life, has a trackball

A bit thick, sometimes the backlight switch doesn't catch the first time, has a somewhat cheap feel to it

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adequite

 

Good signal, small, accurate, good looking. It work well really. Cant complain got it for half price on sale. I would pay full price for this

The track ball feels cheap. And small but it works and is accurate. Just takes some getting use to. Also the Fn key to use the up down right left buttons is lame. Everything thing else is awesome

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Lousy device

 

Small size, covered keyboard

Range is laughably low....not even 10 feet, quality is extremely poor, no adjustment of backlighting, cheap

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Good Keyboard, Terrible Trackball

 

If you want a wireless keyboard to augment your remote control experience this is a pretty good unit. If you're looking for a complete replacement of keyboard and mouse for the couch, you will be disappointed.

Great keyboard ; Backlit Keys ; Closed lid turns off backlight

Trackball works like a worn out 10 year old ball bottom mouse. It skips, jumps, and doesn't catch no matter what type of pressure you use