Perixx PERIBOARD-407B US, Wired USB Mini Keyboard with 11 Hot Keys - Glossy Black - US English Layout

After reading reviews on all kinds of mini keyboards on Amazon, I decided on this keyboard to use with my tablet, which has a full-sized USB port. PROS: -better than my fancy bluetooth keyboard -lightweight, fairly compact -spacious, with dedicated del, home, pg up, pg down, end keys -inexpensive CONS: -makes clickity-clackity noises (if this bothers you or others) -wired (if you're looking for WIRELESS keyboards. yes the picture is misleading, but I wanted a WIRED one) I owned a bluetooth keyboard, but when I used it, it would lag a lot, skip around, and think that I held down keys for longer than I did. Like "thissssss." The Perixx PERIBOARD-407B, Mini Keyboard worked like a charm - mainly because it was WIRED, which meant it has no problems "talking" to the tablet. I can be confident that what I type is registered immediately. It was a huge plus that the keyboard comes with dedicated home, pg up, pg down, end, delete, and backspace buttons, which I thought was worth the larger frame. A lot of the smaller keyboards sacrifice these and replace them with the function-buttons, which is a hastle. The keys are meaty but not hard to press. The keys also have a satisfying sound; it's NOT silent as some people prefer, but I like hearing the keys when I type. It adds assurance. I prefer this to those ultra-slim mac-inspired keyboards that feel flimsy; though if you're a self-conscious person in a dead-silent library, I can understand how they might be "too loud." I use mine mostly from the comfort of my bed, but have used it in small tea houses without anyone staring at me. The cord is about 4.25 feet long, which is longer than I needed for use with my tablet (I could have been fine with 1 foot, but I'm not complaining.) I wrap up the excess with a tie and can tape it to the bottom of the keyboard. It's not the prettiest solution but I don't think $14 buys much elegance. The size of the keyboard makes it feel scaped-out enough, unlike some of the other minis that are very cramped. It fits in my laptop bag easily, and is surprisingly lightweight. Now the best part: The price. $14 when I bought it, probably goes on sale for $12. Low enough price so that I'm not concerned with it getting accidentally scratched or dropped on the ground. Sometiems I cram it into my overpacked laptop bag with books and a tablet, and am not worried about the keys getting jostled or smashed. It's not so cheap that I think it'll conk out on me anytime soon either.

I’ve been using mine for almost NINE YEARS. Still works. The labeling has worn off some of the keys. Sometimes lately a key will stop working. I turn the keyboard over and bang it on my desk. Good as new. 100% awesome keyboard. Love the size and setup. I was going to buy a new one for fresh keys but let’s see just how long it’ll go. Still going.

Great keyboard, nice for gaming or typing.

For the price, this is a good little keyboard. I am pleased with it. Why I bought it: I was looking for a wired keyboard that matched the keyboard layout of my Dell XPS 15 laptop. I wanted to be able to use that kind of layout with any computer (like my work computer) and I also wanted a keyboard that didn't take up a lot of desk space. After some searching, it came down to this or the Genius i200 Keyboard. This keyboard was about $5+ cheaper and they are sooo alike anyway, so I went ahead and got this one instead. Thanks for making it affordable, Perixx :)! Pros: Reasonably priced and works without any issues. Light and compact - It's very easy to put in my laptop backpack to take to work and back. Cord length is long enough for me. Good set of "media/function" keys. Cons: Keys are not as soft as my Dell XPS's keyboard :(. This keyboard'd keys feel rather clicky/plasticy. Also, they are a tiny bit smaller than my Dell XPS keyboard's keys and raised a bit more, so for me, they feel a bit too far apart. So really, my only disappointment is that it doesn't have the same feel as my laptop's keyboard.

I purchased this keyboard back in April 2017 to replace my full-sized Logitech K270, and it was my daily driver at work for a year and nine months (see UPDATE below). Perixx omitted the 10-keypad and relocated the cursor/navigation keys to a single column on the far-right, significantly reducing the overall width of the keyboard (compared to its full-sized brethren). This reduces the distance my right arm must move when switching between typing and controlling the mouse, which was the primary reason I purchased it in the first place. I purchased the wired model for several reasons: 1) The wired model costs less than the wireless equivalent; 2) I'm using it at a static desktop workstation 100% of the time; 3) My Logitech MX Master mouse has already had problems with interference coming from my workstation's USB 3.0 ports (had to buy a USB extension cable to move the dongle away from the 3.0 ports and closer to my mouse); and 4) The idea of having two separate dongles for my keyboard and mouse just felt ridiculous. Regarding the overall keyboarding experience, there's nothing remarkably good or bad to report. It's an inexpensive keyboard with membrane switches. Compared to your basic cheap wired keyboard that comes for free with a Dell workstation, the Perixx keyboard requires slightly less physical travel (but slightly more force) to actuate keys while providing slightly more audible and tactile feedback when keys are released (it's not noticeably loud, but this is not a 'silent' keyboard). I can touch-type with very little effort, though I wish the home key "bumps" on the [F] and [J] keys were more pronounced. The only disadvantages are pretty minor: 1) Due to some unconventional key placement, I occasionally mash the [Fn] key when I mean to press the [Windows] key. I've resolved this by affixing a tiny square of gaffer's tape to the [Windows] key, so I can differentiate it from the [Fn] key by feel. 2) The multimedia functions don't have their own keys (you must hold the [Fn] key while pressing the corresponding F-key to control multimedia features). This isn't so much a shortcoming; it's part of the design to keep the footprint small, but I've found it to be enough of a hassle that I just use my mouse to raise/lower volume or switch tracks on my playlists. 3) This keyboard is purely USB plug-and-play (no additional software included or available), so there's no easy way to re-assign multimedia shortcuts or re-map unused keys to other functions (I've used AutoHotKey to re-map the [CapsLock] key so that pressing it launches Windows Task View). 4) After over a year of use, the printed labels on several keys have worn away. 5) Uhhhhh.... It's not mechanical or even scissor-switch...? But for the price, I can hardly complain. In summary, this is a solid choice if you're looking for a space saving non-specialty keyboard or trying to up your ergonomic game a bit. It's lasted far longer than I expected. 2019-01-25 UPDATE: After 21 months of near-daily use, the keyboard has developed intermittent issues with several keys not registering when I press them (most notably the left [Ctrl] key), so I've replaced it with a Velocifire tenkeyless mechanical keyboard. Bummer, but still not bad at all for $17.

I bought this keyboard for several reasons, and so far, I have found it has met all the requirements. I own a 2015 MacBook Pro, and have the Apple wireless keyboard. My main issue is sometimes the keyboard doesn't pair, and of course, Apple DGAF about its customers, so would probably tell me "that's a feature" and then offer to sell me a bent iPad. Anyway... here are my criteria: 1.) Slim keyboard design - My use does not require a dedicated number pad, which puts the mouse uncomfortably to the right. The Perixx keyboard is the same size as my previous Apple keyboard - check 2.) USB-connected - I am pretty much done with relying on Bluetooth for frequently-used devices. I have 3.5mm headphones (thank you, Samsung Galaxy S9) which have never failed to pair. I have an external Bluetooth speaker with a USB connection option that has never failed. I have a USB mouse that has never failed. The Perixx keyboard just needs a regular ol' USB port and works fine with MacOS or Windows (has Windows keys that function as the 'Apple' key). I have now turned my Bluetooth radio off and am a happier, more rounded individual for it. check 3.) It has a dedicated Delete key that actually functions like a Delete key is supposed to function. Not the "we know what's better for you" Apple keyboard with Delete key that is actually a Backspace key and requires a Fn modifier to use it as what it's called. check 4.) The Perixx keyboard is beautifully designed and has good key travel. The keys are low profile but have more natural movement than the Apple keyboard's super slim keys. check About my only wish would be for this keyboard to be backlit (it's not), but otherwise it meets all of my requirements with aplomb.

Now keep in mind that I am not that tech savy, but for a class I have to boot off of a jump drive from my windows 8 machine in to Linux. I needed a cheap keyboard for that class because I do a lot of typing and my machine's touchpad is so sensitive and is placed just so, so that even if my wrist barely touches it and my pointer happens to be on a window that is open in the background, I will jump to that window and interrupt my work. I was a little hesitant about this keyboard because in the product description it did not mention that if would work with Linux, just the listed 3 or 4 windows OS. But the price was good and I figured I could still use the keyboard for window's applications. Turns out it does work with Linux so that is a big plus! And although it says it is only compatible with those windows OS, I plugged it into my wife's ancient 2006 MacBook, which I think that it is still on it's first OS, never upgraded and the keyboard worked as well. Other pros are its price, its size (I could probably pack this with my laptop and take it to class, though I probably won't because I don't want to be that guy) and the fact that it doesn't require any drivers that you need to install, you just plug it in and go. As far as cons go, there isn't much that I can say, other than the fact that the keys look a little goofy, not streamlined like my laptops keyboard, but I will gladly trade looks to solve the problem I have been having. All in all I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a cheap alternative for their laptop or desktop. You can't go wrong with this keyboard.

1-the gloss finish is bad for oily hands or even when sweating, makes your hands slide all over. I took it apart and sanded down the finish to give it an easier matte finish 2-front of edge is too sharp and not angled down enough. including the space bar. I had to file it down. you know, you could have given another 1/2 inch down angle so its more flush with the table, so the back of the palm is rubbing up against the hard edge. dont you test your prototypes for ergonomic feel before sending it to production? a few people who decide for the masses but have no clue what theyre doing. 3-the worst crime is the loud hollow sound it makes. terrible. suck a plasticky sound and boom about it. comparing it to my microsoft 600 keyboard, its annoyingly loud. how does such a small keyboard make so much noise? I tried to see if I could add some insulation inside but the circuit pages are there. 4-you really should include 3 seperate buttons for mute/play-and volume up or down. I used a small program to tweak f4 f6 and f7 to be toggle switches instead of having to press the FN button. but another "what were you thinking" thing 5-mine came locked with fn on and I couldnt even use it. no information in the manual about this..which is quite short and pathetic. would I buy another from the brand? no. would I recommend it to anyone, no. in fact Id recommend not to buy