New Game-Controller-Style Wireless Input Device Puts Cursor Navigation, Text Entry, Multimedia and Audio Controls within the Palm of Your Hand
CAMARILLO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SMK-Link Electronics Corporation, a subsidiary of SMK Electronics, one of many largest manufacturers of aftermarket remote controls on earth, today announced availability of the Wireless Ultra-Mini Touchpad Keyboard. Featuring an integrated touchpad and raised button QWERTY keyboard, this new game-controller styled input device puts home theater, music, presentations and Internet applications within the palm of your hand–from as much as 30 feet away. Both Windows® PC and Apple® Mac® versions can be found. Manufacturer’s suggested list price is U.S. $69.99.
“Our new Wireless Ultra-Mini Touchpad Keyboard is designed to be the most effective companion for computer control from around the room,” said John Blair, General Manager of Branded Products for SMK-Link. “Its game controller-like shape is immediately familiar within the hand. Text entry using the raised-button QWERTY keyboard is fast and mistake-free; and cursor control using the integrated touchpad is intuitive and effortless.
“Whether you’re sitting back at the couch text messaging, watching Netflix®, taking note of iTunes® or just Web browsing, this new Wireless Ultra-Mini Touchpad Keyboard might be your ultimate home wireless companion,” continued Mr. Blair. “Within the classroom or the boardroom, it is also the most effective controller for PowerPoint® or Keynote®, presentations. Just plug within the RF receiver and go. There are not any drivers needed, no line of sight restrictions and no battery issues. An on-board power management system ensures that the recent Wireless Ultra-Mini Touchpad Keyboard’s will always be ready if you are.”
Media Points (Wireless Ultra-Mini Touchpad Keyboard)
Features
Game-controller styling is readily familiar within the hand
Shoulder-style primary and secondary mouse click buttons
Capacitive touchpad for intuitive fingertip cursor control
Virtual “multi touch” feature enables touchpad scrolling
Raised key, US-English QWERTY keyboard provides fast, error-free text entry
20 function keys, 7 hot keys and a Windows MCE launch button (PC version)
Dedicated multimedia, audio and document navigation controls
Applications
Home Theater via Hulu, Netflix, YouTube and other Web portals
Hearing music on iTunes, Pandora, Rhapsody or other Web channels
Classroom lectures and boardroom presentation using PowerPoint or Keynote
Web browsing and text messaging from the couch
Any application requiring a small, wireless computer input device.
Specifications
2.4GHz RF wireless range (30 feet [10 meters] with out a line-of-site restrictions)
Integrated capacitive touchpad
Smartphone-style, raised key QWERTY keypad
7 hot keys, 20 function keys and Windows Media Center Start key
Versions:
(VP6364) Windows PC for Windows XP with MCE, Vista with MCE, Windows 7, Mac OS X (not all buttons supported), Linux OS
(VP6366) Apple Mac OS X
No software drivers required
2 x AA alkaline batteries (included) with power management sleep mode
Suggested retail price: $69.99
Manufacturer’s Warranty: 1 Year
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