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Review on πŸ”‹ Arteck Ultra Compact Slim Stainless Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo - Full Size Keyboard and Ergonomic Mouse for Computer/Desktop/Laptop - Windows 10/8/7 Compatible - Built-in Rechargeable Battery by Jack Herrera

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Small, good build quality, good connectivity.

I just received it and am using it to write this review. Before that I used a full-size Logitech wireless keyboard, but decided to buy it because I needed more desk space. First impression: good buy! The keyboard and mouse receiver plugs in and just works. No stress. I don't know if everyone will, but I didn't need to charge/plug it in right away. Let's see how long it lasts. The keys aren't quite as quiet, but that doesn't bother me since I've gotten used to it. These are good keys if you're not used to something bloody expensive. If you're expecting keys to be as quiet as, say, a Macbook Pro (2015)⁠, that's not what you're getting. I also noticed that the windows shortcut (alt+0151) for the em dash just doesn't work. Ctrl + Alt + Del works, I should mention while on this thread. Not sure what else works and what doesn't as I don't use shortcuts. It's not an obstacle for me, but I thought I should mention it. There are no lags or uncontrolled buttons. It prints as fast as I do, stops when I do, and generally works great. Mouse. Well I will say it feels good and has good build quality for the price. It doesn't feel as plasticky or too light like some of the other mice I've tried. I love how it feels, I love how quiet it is and I love how easy it is to turn the center wheel. Although I accidentally right-clicked a few times, that was because it was more sensitive than I was used to and I had adapted fairly quickly. However, I gave it up in favor of another mouse that I already have⁠. The shape is too flat for my wrist to be comfortable. Since I sit at the computer for a long time, this is very important to me. It's a well-built mouse, but not for me. I do a lot of creative work, so I opened up Photoshop to check out some basic keyboard shortcuts. Shortcuts for brush, pen, eraser, font and all other tools work fine. Resizing brushes with square brackets works! Ctrl+Z works fine. Ctrl+Shift+N works fine. Ctrl + F which I bound to horizontal canvas flip also works fine. Ctrl+Shift+S works great too! I haven't tested it again, but I suspect this will work fine as well. I don't know how it works with other programs/applications but I'm very satisfied as it's all I need and all I've tested. What else? I like the size and the look of the keyboard. It's even more compact than I expected, which is good, but it's also big enough that my fingers WILL NOT accidentally hit the wrong keys. I also like the keyboard's stainless steel back⁠ – it feels more solid and heavier than a plastic-only keyboard, while still being very light. I'm picky about the feel of my stuff, so this was one of the deciding factors for me when I bought this keyboard, along with good reviews for connectivity and performance.

Pros
  • 1 year trial
Cons
  • Available in white only