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Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel

  • Price: $34.00
  • GBP 21.66
  • B&H # IOKBMM
  • Mfr# GKM561R

Product Highlights

  • USB
  • 2.4GHz Wireless
  • 33' Operating Range
  • Windows Compatibility

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The 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel from IOGEAR is a compact wireless keyboard with an integrated trackball and scroll wheel. Giving you all-in-one control over your PC, the keyboard can operate at distances of up to 33' from its receiver thanks to 2.4GHz wireless technology.

The trackball can be set for 400dpi, 800dpi, or 1200dpi cursor control, giving you precise control over its sensitivity. The keyboard, which features a compact design that omits the numeric keypad, also features right and left mouse buttons and a scroll wheel. Integrated multimedia controls round out its impressive feature set.

Ultra-slim ergonomic wireless 2.4GHz keyboard with built in laser trackball, left/right buttons and scroll wheel features
2.4GHz technology offers greater range up to 33 feet away from your computer
Built-in laser trackball with 400dpi, 800dpi, and 1200dpi selections
Built-in left and right mouse buttons with built-in scroll wheel
19 hotkeys for multimedia functions
Slip Resistant design on both sides with rubber grip
Automatically switches between 78 channels, each with a unique ID, to avoid interference
ON/OFF switch for battery saving
The perfect solution for Digital Living Rooms or PC to TV
Compatible with Windows XP and Vista (32/64-bit)
Interface USB
Wireless Yes (2.4GHz)
Enhanced Function Keys Multimedia; Trackball; Scroll Wheel; Left/Right click
Ergonomic No
Power Requirements 2x AA
Dimensions (WxHxD) 14.1 x 6.5 x 1.5" (35.9 x 16.5 x 3.8cm)
Weight 1.3 lb (0.59kg)

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Iogear2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel
 
4.2

(based on 34 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (18)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy connectivity (13)
  • Fast connection (11)
  • Comfortable design (8)
  • Ergonomic (8)
  • Versatile (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Multimedia (12)
    • Home (9)
    • Web browsing (6)
    • HTPC (4)
    • Dorm room (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Power user (17), Casual user (6)
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC (9)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (22)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Functional & Cheap

    This is my third wireless keyboard for my "couch-PC". Overall, it's a fairly well-designed unit. The trackball is a pleasure to use and the key feel is good. I haven'...Read complete review

    This is my third wireless keyboard for my "couch-PC". Overall, it's a fairly well-designed unit. The trackball is a pleasure to use and the key feel is good. I haven't run the original batteries out yet, after about 2 months. I do miss having a number pad, but including one would be cumbersome from a size standpoint. It's very tightly put together, which is good, as it seems like it will let in less dust/dirt/grime over time. They even included a cleaning cloth in the box, which I thought was a nice touch.

    There are a few issues. The scroll wheel is fidgety on my unit, often making accurate scrolling (and scroll-clicks) difficult or impossible. The rubber feet on the bottom of the unit will, naturally, come unglued, and two of these feet must be removed to disassemble the keyboard for cleaning, anyway. Same goes for the rubber bumpers on the sides of the keyboard, which are probably useless, anyway. The media center buttons for playback/volume control aren't well thought-out from a usability standpoint. While useful, their lack of separation/differentiation make it difficult to press the one you want without actively looking at the keyboard (having the volume controls separated and close to the trackball would have been nice).

    At the price, though, it's easy to ignore this unit's faults, and I've spent far more on other keyboards that have been less functional.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    It works okay as an HTPC keyboard

    I use this product to control my HTPC computer. Its really great having a mouse and keyboard together. The range works well across the large 12ft room. The only problem is the track-ball. ...Read complete review

    I use this product to control my HTPC computer. Its really great having a mouse and keyboard together. The range works well across the large 12ft room. The only problem is the track-ball. It seems too loose, I took the keyboard apart and loosened the screws to the circuit board for the track ball, this allowed for a tighter fit.

    I would buy this again based on all my research but will see what new products are available first.

    Reviewed by 34 customers

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    5.0

    Great HTPC keyboard

    By GJW

    from Orlando, FL

    About Me Power user

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable Design
    • Highly Compatible
    • Reliable Performance

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

        Track ball is quick and accurate; keys function as they should; comfortable to hold; excellent range; convenient size for HTPC; very satisfied.

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

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        5.0

        Great Media Center Keyboard

        By DaveP

        from Rochester, MN

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable Design
        • Great Features

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

            Range is as good as I need it to be ~10ft.
            Track ball is surprisingly responsive.
            Scroll wheel is also a big PLUS!

            One slight negative: Some media center functions are provided in buttons above the keyboard (this is a good thing), but some other funcitons are doubled-up with the F1-F8 keys and require the FN button be pushed to access them. It would be preferable if all of those functions were added at the top of the keyboard.

            That being said, great keyboard at a great price. I'm extremely happy with the purchase.

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

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            4.0

            Almost great

            By Monte the computer geek

            from Boise, ID

            About Me Power user

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable Design
            • Highly Compatible

            Cons

            • Trackball could be better

            Best Uses

            • Web Browsing

            Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

            This wireless keyboard with trackball is a very good product. It feels very comfortable in your hands and the keys are full sized and well placed. Best thing? No drivers or lousy software needed to run it. One of the first computer gadgets I've found that is TRULY plug N' play. The multimedia buttons worked with all four of the media players on my computer with no problem. The only weakness, and it is minor, is the trackball. It could be a little smoother and a little larger. There are function keys to adjust the resolution, but the ball movement is a bit rough and sometimes jerky. Other than that, it is a great device overall and certainly the best of its class that I've tried.

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

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            5.0

            Perfect for my need

            By Johnvids

            from new york

            About Me Casual User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable Design
            • Great Features

            Cons

            • Difficult To Clean

            Best Uses

            • Financial
            • Professional
            • Web Browsing

            Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

            imagine your pc connected to your big tv in the family room, you doing your email, facebook, tweeter, YouTube, online shopping, watch movies, etc. While seating on your recliner and using this keyboard comfortably.

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

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            5.0

            2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Tr

            By Al

            from PA

            About Me Casual User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable Design
            • Highly Compatible
            • Reliable Performance

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Gaming
              • Web Browsing

              Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

              We purchased this for our 4 year old son as we thought that it would be easier for him to use than a separate keyboard & nouse. He loves it! The trackball and keys are the perfect size for him. I have used it a few times with our home theater and it works great from 10' away on our living room sofa. Great product, especially for the price I paid.

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

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              3.0

              Great product, questionable execution

              By TxTaxMan

              from Houston, TX

              About Me Casual User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable Design
              • Easy To Clean
              • Great Features
              • Highly Compatible

              Cons

              • Unreliable Performance

              Best Uses

              • Web Browsing

              Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

              I love this keyboard's design - it is a perfect keyboard for the couch. However, it seems to be of poor quality. I've purchased 2 of these keyboards - the SHIFT keys stopped working on the first one. The trackball doesn't work perfectly. And the advertised range of 33 feet is overly optimistic.

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

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              4.0

              I would buy this product again and again

              By Zestaly

              from Fla

              About Me Power user

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable Design
              • Highly Compatible
              • Reliable Performance

              Cons

              • None

              Best Uses

              • Web Browsing

              Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

              Exactly the solution I was hoping for with my big screen tv/monitor.

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

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              5.0

              Intuitive Design

              By SpyderPC

              from Bedford, IN

              About Me Power user

              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

                    Being a lifetime IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad Trackpoint guy I've always had a hate for the standard mouse and trackpad. An upgrade to HTPC forced me to use a wireless mouse and keyboard, this frankly was awful. Finding a spot to place the mouse was troublesome. I made due, until utter frustration forced me to look for alternatives. The Iogear was my choice.

                    On initial use button placement felt intuitive. The trackball after some adjusting was accurate at 1200dpi on a 1080p screen. I really like the inclusion of a scroll wheel, multimedia buttons, and media center keys. The wireless works well and it kept up with my quick typing. Unlike my previous wireless keyboard which had bad wireless reception which caused a delay in keystrokes, resulting in missed letters and a lot of and backspace use.

                    I've not tested any similar keyboards/trackball combos but I think this one is very good. I don't think most users will be disappointed. The price is a little high but I still paid it. It's the best choice I know of, with good reviews.

                    I give it a five star, it does have it short comings but overall it's worth it's price value and it meets my needs. I actually don't avoid my HTPC anymore. In fact I actually enjoy using it because this keyboard/trackball makes using it feel more natural.

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

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                    5.0

                    Iogear keyboard review

                    By Tech guy

                    from NJ

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable Design
                    • Great Features
                    • Reliable Performance

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Web Browsing

                      Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

                      Use this item for a computer home entertainment set up. Love this keyboard because rollerball and keyboard is in one. small compact no need for mouse pad and the range is the best. Better than all the wireless keyboards. Never lost signal even if 15 feet away. Have two of these. Anyone wanting to get a wireless keyboard set up for their big LCD computer set up get this.!

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

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                      1.0

                      Nice feel, too bad it didn't work

                      By M

                      from AL

                      Verified Buyer

                      Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

                      Keys felt nice, trackball wasn't bad either. Sadly, there was no connection when I got more than 1 foot away from the receiver. Tried every step to troubleshoot the problem but had to end up sending it back

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                      5.0

                      True Plug N Play

                      By The Computer Solution

                      from Durango, CO

                      About Me Power user

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy Connectivity
                      • Fast Connection
                      • Versatile

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Dorm Room
                        • Home
                        • Multimedia

                        Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

                        This keyboard/mouse is extremely versatile. It's installs and runs in virtually any environment. It doesn't require Windows to be started to work. First used this keyboard to set up Windows 7 on a new custom built computer. It automatically started working when the computer started allowing me to access the BIOS right away.
                        I hooked up a laptop to an entertainment center and used this keyboard from across the room to get it set up and running, for testing video and audio streaming quality. I can't wait to see what else I can use this for.

                        • Primary use:
                        • Business

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                        4.0

                        Works well

                        By gintoddic

                        from NJ

                        About Me Power user

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy Connectivity
                        • Fast Connection
                        • Versatile

                        Cons

                        • Cheap trackball

                        Best Uses

                        • Home
                        • HTPC

                        Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

                        Works well for HTPC setups.

                        Only two cons:
                        1. Trackball is cheaply made and works only OK
                        2. Little bit heavy for it's size

                        • Primary use:
                        • Personal

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                        5.0

                        Just perfect!!!!!

                        By Fdmarques

                        from Brazil

                        About Me Casual User

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy Connectivity
                        • Ergonomic
                        • Fast Connection

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Home
                          • Multimedia

                          Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

                          This product fits exactly to my need, which is to control a PC at the living room.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Personal

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                          4.0

                          The best keyboard!!!!!!

                          By Mr. Electronic Addict

                          from Elmhurst Queens NY

                          About Me Power user

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Durable
                          • Easy Connectivity
                          • Ergonomic
                          • Fast Connection

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Dorm Room
                            • Home
                            • Multimedia

                            Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

                            good range, doesn't need line of sight, it's small, built in trackball, the best for pc connected to tv

                            • Primary use:
                            • Personal

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                            4.0

                            Like it

                            By Bob

                            from Tx

                            About Me Casual User

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Fast Connection

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Multimedia

                              Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

                              Trackball is ok.

                              • Primary use:
                              • Personal

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                              5.0

                              Great HTPC keyboard

                              By ffk_pennywise

                              from St. Louis

                              About Me Power user

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy Connectivity
                              • Ergonomic
                              • Fast Connection
                              • Versatile

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Home
                                • Multimedia

                                Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

                                This keyboard is the perfect size to use on the couch for an HTPC. Very thin and fits in the end table drawer. The trackball works great. I couldnt be happier.

                                • Primary use:
                                • Personal

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                                4.0

                                Good option for Media Center PC

                                By rydvy

                                from Minneapolis, MN

                                About Me Power user

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy Connectivity
                                • Ergonomic

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Multimedia

                                  Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

                                  Works as advertised. Only improvement I would suggest is a better track ball (rubberized perhaps) with better tactile response.

                                  • Primary use:
                                  • Personal

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                                  5.0

                                  Surprisingly good

                                  By Mr. No Cable TV

                                  from New Jersey

                                  About Me Power user

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy Connectivity
                                  • Ergonomic

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Multimedia

                                    Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

                                    Light weight, but not cheap-feeling, this little baby lets me sit on the couch and operate my new TV-connected PC 12 feet away. I've only had it a few days, but so far it is totally reliable.

                                    • Primary use:
                                    • Personal

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                                    5.0

                                    Great (value for a) HTPC Keyboard

                                    By Vaaliben

                                    from Tustin, CA

                                    About Me Power user

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Durable
                                    • Easy Connectivity
                                    • Ergonomic
                                    • Fast Connection
                                    • Versatile

                                    Cons

                                    • None

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Dorm Room
                                    • Gaming
                                    • Home
                                    • Multimedia
                                    • Office

                                    Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

                                    This has faster connectivity. Never loses connection or misses a word I type. Not too small not too big. Perfect size. Only thing I have is they could improve the trackball mouse with more friction so it doesn't feel flimsy. But it doesn't mean that its bad. This is a great buy for around [$]

                                    • Primary use:
                                    • Personal

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                                    5.0

                                    It works

                                    By TheCaptainJS

                                    from Philadelphia, PA

                                    About Me Power user

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Durable
                                    • Easy Connectivity
                                    • Fast Connection

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                        Comments about Iogear 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel:

                                        it works nicely for what I need.

                                        • Primary use:
                                        • Personal

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