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HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard

  • Price: $29.95
  • B&H # HEFQ480AA
  • Mfr# FQ480AA#ABA

Product Highlights

  • Low-Profile Keys
  • 2.4GHz Wireless
  • 32' Operating Range
  • USB Transceiver
  • Multimedia Keys
  • Spill-Resistant Design

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The Wireless Elite Keyboard from Hewlett-Packard is a wireless desktop keyboard with a 2.4GHz USB transceiver. The slim keyboard features low-profile keys with a "scissor switch" design for quiet and comfortable keying. It features multimedia keys, HP TouchSmart PC hot keys, and a PC sleep button for enhanced functionality. Most importantly, the keyboard is spill-resistant, ensuring that an overturned glass of water will not result in the need to purchase a new keyboard.

Wireless design, includes a 2.4GHz USB transceiver with a 32' operating range
Low-profile keys with a scissor-style design
Features multimedia and HP TouchSmart PC hot keys
On-screen battery indicator
Spill-resistant keyboard
Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista
Interface USB
Wireless Yes
Enhanced Function Keys Multimedia, HP TouchSmart PC, Sleep
Ergonomic No
Power Requirements 2x AAA
Dimensions (WxHxD) Not Specified by Manufacturer
Weight Not Specified by Manufacturer

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HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard
 
4.6

(based on 28 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (20)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable design (24)
  • Quiet (21)
  • Reliable (21)
  • Highly compatible (18)
  • Great features (13)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Professional (15)
    • Web browsing (13)
    • Financial (7)
    • Travel (5)
    • Gaming (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Power user (18), Casual user (9)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (18), Business (9)
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Quietest Keyboard I've had - excellent!

    How I use the keyboard: I work at home doing writing and design work, so I needed a dependable keyboard that could keep up with me. I also do some gaming late at night.This...Read complete review

    How I use the keyboard: I work at home doing writing and design work, so I needed a dependable keyboard that could keep up with me. I also do some gaming late at night.This is easily the quietest keyboard I've ever owned. I purchased it because my old keyboard was keeping my girlfriend awake when I'd work late at night, so I chose the product based on reviews that lauded its near-silence.PROS: The keyboard is built well. I read some reviews that pointed to earlier models having weak side panels - my whole unit is solid. The keys are full-sized, well-spaced, easy to press down and provide great 'feedback' - better, in my opinion, than typing on a MacBook Pro-style keyboard. The volume and mute buttons are handy. I can type as quickly as possible with no missed keystrokes or errors. Also, I tested the unit from the kitchen 25 feet away and there were no errors. The signal's great.Also, the tiny little 'Sleep' button is convenient and saves power when I'm gone for a short time.CONS: Nothing significant. I suppose it would be good if the Num Lock and Caps Lock settings showed an LED indicator like most all keyboards, but it honestly isn't a problem at all. If it's a surprise that Caps Lock is on, I just hit the button again rather than lament HP's design.Others have pointed to the bright blue LED on the receiver as obnoxious, but I don't even see it. I use this keyboard on a desktop and the received is plugged into a USB port in the back of the tower. If it was in the front, or otherwise visible, I'd just put a tiny bit of tape on the light so it wasn't a bother.Final Recommendation: Great looking keyboard, very quiet, solid build - exceptional price. It stands up to keyboards I've seen in the $100 range.[...]

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Disappointed

    I just wanted to use this keyboard to control a media center. Worked great out of the box. I bought this because it said it was "spill resistant". Let me tel...Read complete review

    I just wanted to use this keyboard to control a media center. Worked great out of the box. I bought this because it said it was "spill resistant". Let me tell you that it is not! I barely spilled any water on it, next thing you know. Tons of the keys aren't working correctly. Really, really disappointing. The form factor is nice, but you get what you pay for. Look for a more expensive one if you plan on using this anywhere other than an office. Now I'm stuck with this stupid keyboard.

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    Reviewed by 28 customers

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    5.0

    Great product, great price!

    By Anna

    from Montreal, QC

    Verified Buyer

    Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

    Nothing to complain for. It is an almost perfect product.

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    A Great Buy!

    By DakotaRose

    from Cinnaminson, NJ

    About Me Casual User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable Design
    • Easy To Clean
    • Great Features
    • Highly Compatible
    • Quiet
    • Reliable Performance

    Cons

    • No "caps lock" indicator

    Best Uses

    • Financial
    • Professional
    • Web Browsing

    Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

    This was an exceptional bargain from B&H - a great price [...] I highly recommend this company. Now for the product itself - this is a great keyboard - I really like it. The keys are nice to the touch - the only thing I would change about this keyboard is for an indicator light letting you know whether or not your "caps lock" key is on or off. Currently, there is none. But other than that, it is a great product. If you are in the market for a wireless keyboard, this is the product to purchase. I did a lot of research on wireless keyboards before I bought this particular keyboard from B&H. B&H had the best price around. I ordered the keyboard online[...] I hope this review is helpful.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    Stellar seller and product.

    By Joe

    from Harrisburg, PA

    About Me Casual User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable Design
    • Easy To Clean
    • Great Features
    • Highly Compatible
    • Quiet
    • Reliable Performance

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

        Best portable keyboard I've owned.
        Slim, thin, light and with a numeric keypad.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Computer Platform:
        • PC

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Clean, Quiet and Sleek

        By acadAMY

        from quebec

        About Me Power user

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable Design
        • Easy To Clean
        • Quiet
        • Reliable Performance

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Professional

          Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

          I love the low profile of this keyboard, makes it a pleasure to type on. Its unfortunate that you can't see the caps lock on it, but the feel of this keyboard is worth the tradoff.

          • Primary use:
          • Business
          • Computer Platform:
          • PC

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Very Nice Board

          By A/V Apps

          from Ohio

          About Me Casual User

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable Design
          • Easy To Clean
          • Reliable Performance

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

              Slim, takes up little desk space,great reception. I would buy again.

              • Primary use:
              • Business
              • Computer Platform:
              • PC

              Comment on this review

               
              5.0

              Awesome Keyboard

              By The Jackrabbit

              from Forney Tx

              About Me Casual User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable Design
              • Easy To Clean
              • Great Features
              • Highly Compatible
              • Quiet
              • Reliable Performance

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                  Very comfotable and quite when you type.
                  I would recommend this product to anyone.

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  5.0

                  I've just bought a second one

                  By tonypro

                  from East Providence, RI

                  About Me Power user

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable Design
                  • Highly Compatible
                  • Quiet
                  • Reliable Performance

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Professional

                    Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                    I have two: one in a dedicated music production computer and another one in a dedicated graphics
                    production computer. They are very light but powerful.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Business

                    Comment on this review

                     
                    4.0

                    What a surprise!!!

                    By Leo the lion

                    from Bowling Green, KY

                    About Me Power user

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable Design
                    • Easy To Clean
                    • Great Features
                    • Quiet
                    • Thin design

                    Cons

                    • Heavy
                    • The receiver glows blue

                    Best Uses

                    • Financial
                    • Professional
                    • Web Browsing

                    Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                    Not too long ago I sold a docking station from HP and it came with a wireless keyboard and mouse. Well to make a long story short they failed completely on the mouse but the included keyboard was pretty good but the link between the receiver and the keyboard seemed to go bad. So I ended up buying this keyboard not because it's from HP but because the price was good and the keyboard itself looked really good. Since I was buying a keyboard I wanted to get a low profile style or chiclet like keyboard since they seem to be better in design and the fact they are suppose to be quieter. As soon as I got the keyboard in the mail I was surprised to find that the keyboard was heavy (for a keyboard) and that the receiver glows blue. I love the keyboard and I do recommend this to everyone. The only problems I have with it is that it would be cooler to have programmable keys and that the receiver didn't glow but at least that's better than the last keyboard's receiver since it'd blink blue for every keystroke.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal

                    Comment on this review

                     
                    5.0

                    Great wireless keyboard/Great price

                    By Writer

                    from Los Angeles, CA

                    About Me Power user

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable Design
                    • Great Features
                    • Highly Compatible
                    • Reliable Performance

                    Cons

                    • Blue light is annoying

                    Best Uses

                    • Professional
                    • Traveling

                    Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                    Really good value. Serviceable wireless keyboard. The bright blue light on the USB dongle is a bit annoying and I do wish it were maybe a tad shorter side-to-side to fit in a laptop bag.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Business

                    Comment on this review

                     
                    5.0

                    Happy with it so far

                    By K.G.B.

                    from Santa Clara, CA

                    About Me Power user

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable Design
                    • Good range
                    • Great Features
                    • Highly Compatible

                    Cons

                    • Very bright LED

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                      My desktop is connected to both my monitor and my TV and with this configuration a wireless keyboard is a must. I picked this one because it feels nice to the touch: more like a laptop keyboard than a typical desktop keyboard.

                      It was recognized by my BIOS right away and I was able to use it even before booting the OS. When the OS came up, keyboard's volume control and sleep buttons just started working without having to install any drivers.

                      The set of additional buttons on this keyboard is just right: two volume control buttons, mute button and sleep button. Media control functions (Play, Stop, FF, etc.) are implemented through a special "Fn" button. For example to stop playing a media file you can press Fn+F4.

                      The keyboard has a good range: I tried to put the PC in one corner of my living room and the keyboard in the opposite corner, and it still worked.

                      The sleep button is sunk into the keyboard and doesn't stick above the surface. However in some (older?) versions of this keyboard it's actually above the surface and you can accidentally press it when trying to press "Esc". This can be really annoying and it's probably best to turn off the sleep button in your OS configuration in this case.

                      Many people complain about bright LED in the receiver. This is a problem mainly for those who have laptops with all USB ports either on the left or on the right. Since my receiver is plugged into a USB port on the back of my desktop, the LED doesn't bother me at all.

                      • Primary use:
                      • Personal

                      Comment on this review

                       
                      4.0

                      Great feel for a great price.

                      By Cj

                      from Oceanside, NY

                      About Me Casual User

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Comfortable Design
                      • Highly Compatible
                      • Slim

                      Cons

                      • No LED Indicators

                      Best Uses

                      • Personal

                      Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                      I bought this keyboard because it resembled the keys on my laptop. I love the flat square tiles and the slim body of the keyboard. Overall it has a great feel, and looks very nice. For the price you cant go wrong. The only thing missing from it are LED indicators of CAPS lock and such. Even without that feature Id still buy this one again.

                      • Primary use:
                      • Personal

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                      5.0

                      What an improvement!

                      By Baritone Boy

                      from The Villages, Florida

                      About Me Casual User

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • "Sleep" key
                      • Excellent "touch"
                      • Flexible positioning
                      • Great Features
                      • Highly Compatible
                      • Quiet

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Document preparation
                        • E-mailing
                        • Gaming

                        Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                        No more struggling with wires or being restricted to a single typing setup! It [...]took only seconds to set up -- genuine "plug and play."The keyboard has a very nice "touch."And I LOVE the "Sleep" key!

                        • Primary use:
                        • Personal

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                        5.0

                        Excellent value

                        By Linda

                        from Honaker, Virginia

                        About Me Power user

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Comfortable Design
                        • Great Features
                        • Quiet
                        • Reliable Performance

                        Cons

                        • None

                        Best Uses

                        • General computing usage

                        Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                        This product is as advertised, easy setup just plug it in, keyboard has a nice feel and works very well. Love it. Nothing bad to say.

                        I would recommend it to anyone needing to replace a worn keyboard.

                        • Primary use:
                        • Personal

                        Comment on this review

                         
                        4.0

                        cool

                        By Kate the stylist

                        from Brooklyn, NY

                        About Me Power user

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Comfortable Design
                        • Easy To Clean
                        • Highly Compatible
                        • Quiet
                        • Reliable Performance

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Professional
                          • Traveling
                          • Web Browsing

                          Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                          I really like how it looks. It's thin and light and minimal. Works great so far. I'm completely happy with it.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Business

                          Comment on this review

                           
                          5.0

                          Great wireless keyboard

                          By WrongBus

                          from Ft. Lauderdale, FL

                          About Me Power user

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Comfortable Design
                          • Highly Compatible
                          • Low price
                          • Quiet
                          • Reliable Performance

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Financial
                            • Professional
                            • Web Browsing

                            Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                            This keyboard is shared by both of my computers. I highly recommend it. It is very flat and sleek, and the keys appear to be in standard configuration. It has the square flat keys that require little pressure to depress, and have a great feel. I have had other other keyboards, wired and wireless, but this keyboard is the best, and the price can't be beat for wireless . i can't think of any negatives.

                            • Primary use:
                            • Business

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                            5.0

                            very sleek

                            By BrandO

                            from Visalia, CA

                            About Me Casual User

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Comfortable Design
                            • Easy To Clean
                            • Great Features
                            • Highly Compatible
                            • Quiet
                            • Reliable Performance

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Financial
                              • Professional
                              • Traveling
                              • Web Browsing

                              Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                              feels very good to type on, very slim. Highly recommended

                              • Primary use:
                              • Personal

                              Comment on this review

                               
                              5.0

                              Quietest Keyboard I've had - excellent!

                              By Rider

                              from Northridge, CA

                              About Me Power user

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Comfortable Design
                              • Great Features
                              • Highly Compatible
                              • Quiet
                              • Reliable Performance

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Gaming
                                • Professional
                                • Web Browsing

                                Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                                How I use the keyboard: I work at home doing writing and design work, so I needed a dependable keyboard that could keep up with me. I also do some gaming late at night.This is easily the quietest keyboard I've ever owned. I purchased it because my old keyboard was keeping my girlfriend awake when I'd work late at night, so I chose the product based on reviews that lauded its near-silence.PROS: The keyboard is built well. I read some reviews that pointed to earlier models having weak side panels - my whole unit is solid. The keys are full-sized, well-spaced, easy to press down and provide great 'feedback' - better, in my opinion, than typing on a MacBook Pro-style keyboard. The volume and mute buttons are handy. I can type as quickly as possible with no missed keystrokes or errors. Also, I tested the unit from the kitchen 25 feet away and there were no errors. The signal's great.Also, the tiny little 'Sleep' button is convenient and saves power when I'm gone for a short time.CONS: Nothing significant. I suppose it would be good if the Num Lock and Caps Lock settings showed an LED indicator like most all keyboards, but it honestly isn't a problem at all. If it's a surprise that Caps Lock is on, I just hit the button again rather than lament HP's design.Others have pointed to the bright blue LED on the receiver as obnoxious, but I don't even see it. I use this keyboard on a desktop and the received is plugged into a USB port in the back of the tower. If it was in the front, or otherwise visible, I'd just put a tiny bit of tape on the light so it wasn't a bother.Final Recommendation: Great looking keyboard, very quiet, solid build - exceptional price. It stands up to keyboards I've seen in the $100 range.[...]

                                • Primary use:
                                • Business

                                Comment on this review

                                 
                                5.0

                                Good product

                                By James

                                from Jersy City, NJ

                                About Me Casual User

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Comfortable Design
                                • Highly Compatible
                                • Quiet
                                • Reliable Performance

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Financial
                                  • Professional

                                  Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                                  Simple and easy to setup (Just Plug & Play)
                                  Typing feels good

                                  • Primary use:
                                  • Personal

                                  Comment on this review

                                   
                                  5.0

                                  Wireless Elite Keyboard

                                  By Papa Paul

                                  from Los Angeles

                                  About Me Power user

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Comfortable Design
                                  • Highly Compatible
                                  • Reliable Performance

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Professional

                                    Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                                    I bought this for a user in my office who loves it. A small wireless keyboard does what is advertised.

                                    • Primary use:
                                    • Business

                                    Comment on this review

                                     
                                    5.0

                                    Will buy another one for wifey.

                                    By The Only1

                                    from Milwaukee, WI

                                    About Me Power user

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Comfortable Design
                                    • Easy To Clean
                                    • Great Features
                                    • Highly Compatible
                                    • Quiet
                                    • Reliable Performance

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Financial
                                      • Professional
                                      • Web Browsing

                                      Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard Wireless Elite Keyboard:

                                      I love this keyboard. I have had other keyboard but this one is the best of all. Its light weight, got low profile keys so I don't have to pound on it to type. The range of reception was pretty far too. I was showing it to my nieces in the living room didn't think it would received it cuz my pc was in the bedroom with a family room and a bathroom in between but when they were playing with it and it work.

                                      • Primary use:
                                      • Personal

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                                      • Wireless USB Receiver
                                      • 2 x AAA Batteries
                                      • Software CD-ROM
                                      • Documentation
                                      • 1-Year Limited Warranty
                                       
                                       
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