Keysonic Illuminated Keyboard ACK-5000HL
Introduction, packaging, package and specification
Published: 12th October 2007 | Source: Keysonic | Price: £30 |
Introduction
Keysonic have a good range of input devices to choose from: from the smart to the shape able. When I was asked to look at the Keysonic Illumiated Keyboard I thought this was a perfect chance to see what they offered.
After reviewing the excellent Saitek Eclipse II and generally being pretty keen on backlit keyboards I wanted to see how the Keysonic matched up.
Packaging


Still, I was a little disappointed with the "for XP" logo on the front...I would damn-well hope it supported XP as its successor has been out for some time and XP itself is almost 6 years old!
Inside the packaging is sufficient for a keyboard, they dont usually need too much molly-coddling on their way to you.

Keysonic have a good range of input devices to choose from: from the smart to the shape able. When I was asked to look at the Keysonic Illumiated Keyboard I thought this was a perfect chance to see what they offered.
After reviewing the excellent Saitek Eclipse II and generally being pretty keen on backlit keyboards I wanted to see how the Keysonic matched up.
Packaging
Whilst not the most attractive and modern design, the packaging has its redeeming features. Topmost of which is the large picture of the keyboard all lit up.


Still, I was a little disappointed with the "for XP" logo on the front...I would damn-well hope it supported XP as its successor has been out for some time and XP itself is almost 6 years old!
Inside the packaging is sufficient for a keyboard, they dont usually need too much molly-coddling on their way to you.

Thankfully covered in clear plastic, we see the shininess of the keyboard here.
Package
Keyboards don't usually have much in the box with them and the Keysonic is no exception. With a CD for drivers if you don't have a net connection (how are you reading this review then, ey?? - Ed) and a quick manual to show you what to plug in where the only thing I thought was lacking was perhaps a wrist rest.

Package
Keyboards don't usually have much in the box with them and the Keysonic is no exception. With a CD for drivers if you don't have a net connection (how are you reading this review then, ey?? - Ed) and a quick manual to show you what to plug in where the only thing I thought was lacking was perhaps a wrist rest.

Wrist rest aside, there's everything in there to get you typing.
Specifications
Taken from NanoPoint's website:
Specifications
Taken from NanoPoint's website:
Special Features
• Standard keyboard with blue keypad illumination (switchable).
• Integrated USB 2.0 HUB, 2-ports
• 3 hot function keys
• X-Type & Soft-Touch membrane technology
• USB connector
• Frame/key colour: Black
• Available in specific locales
Technical Data
Product Name: KB-ACK-5000HL
Article#: 10334
Multimedia: -
19 Inch: -
Special Form: -
Interface: USB
Compatibility: Win95/98, 2000, ME, XP
Illuminated: Blue Illumination
Hot-Keys: +
Handrest: -
Touchpad: -
X-Type Keys: +
ACPI-Keys: -
USB-Hub: 2 x USB 2.0
Dust Shield: -
Construction: -
Material: Plastic
Colour: Black
Logistic Data
EAN: 4250078140016
Nett Dimensions: 460 x 26 x 166 (mm)
Gross Dimensions: 475 × 42 × 209 (mm)
Nett weight: 0,9 (kg)
Gross weight: 1,2 (kg)
Packing unit: 10 (pcs)
Minimum order quantity: 1 (pcs)
WEEE Registration#: WEE/KH0083UX
Country of origin: PR China
• Standard keyboard with blue keypad illumination (switchable).
• Integrated USB 2.0 HUB, 2-ports
• 3 hot function keys
• X-Type & Soft-Touch membrane technology
• USB connector
• Frame/key colour: Black
• Available in specific locales
Technical Data
Product Name: KB-ACK-5000HL
Article#: 10334
Multimedia: -
19 Inch: -
Special Form: -
Interface: USB
Compatibility: Win95/98, 2000, ME, XP
Illuminated: Blue Illumination
Hot-Keys: +
Handrest: -
Touchpad: -
X-Type Keys: +
ACPI-Keys: -
USB-Hub: 2 x USB 2.0
Dust Shield: -
Construction: -
Material: Plastic
Colour: Black
Logistic Data
EAN: 4250078140016
Nett Dimensions: 460 x 26 x 166 (mm)
Gross Dimensions: 475 × 42 × 209 (mm)
Nett weight: 0,9 (kg)
Gross weight: 1,2 (kg)
Packing unit: 10 (pcs)
Minimum order quantity: 1 (pcs)
WEEE Registration#: WEE/KH0083UX
Country of origin: PR China
Most Recent Comments
Nice review Matt, found a coding error though, the image thumbail for the front of the box when clicked it opens the back of the box pic.Quote
Ta mate, I'll change that now
Quote

looks really nice, shame it has a few little things wrong with it though
Quote

Quote:
Originally Posted by name='Kempez'
Ta mate, I'll change that now
![]() |

Now both the pic's are the thumbail for the front of the box.Quote