The magic lies in the keyboard. Working on the task using a corporate laptop that had such severe limitations was impossible. The USB receiver, however, allowed for a seamless connection. (That's why the scaled-down version never caught on.) Keyboard's backlighting and travel are top-notch. The whole thing is pretty stern and direct. You won't be getting any rainbow spillovers. Superb keyboard in every way. Puts a lot of weight on the table and stays put. does not yield in any direction. Coding is a blast to dabble in on the keyboard.