Keysonic Illuminated Keyboard ACK-5000HL

Item: Keysonic Illuminated Keyboard ACK-5000HL
Author: Matt Kemp

Introduction, packaging, package and specification

Published: 12th October 2007 | Source: Keysonic | Price: £30 | Author: Matt Kemp

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

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.

Wrist rest aside, there's everything in there to get you typing.

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