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Review on πŸ–ŠοΈ HUION Mini Keydial KD100: One-Handed Shortcut Keys Keyboard for Pen Display and Drawing Tablet, 18 Customizable Keys & Dial – Perfect for Animation, Illustration, Video, and Design by Keith Bradley

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not bad for $50, good for input devices

Pros: Responsive buttons and dial Cons: All buttons feel the same and require more muscle memory. Only 1 preset can be used at a time. You cannot have 2 profiles for landscape or portrait. Not a big deal, but it's still missing a simple feature. The dial has three different functions. Zoom in/out, adjust brush size and scroll up and down. Who Uses Up and Down Scrolling? Significantly reduces performance as you have to double click to switch between brush size and magnification (these are the two most important features for an imo watch face). There is no way to use 2 of your favorite features so you have to click 3 times. The rest is good. I'm still debating what direction I'm going to use it with. Probably landscape mode because I have access to five buttons at once. I just want to switch between two dial functions, that's it. *Update: I've been using it for a few months now and decided to revise my review. The problem is somewhere in the software. I am using a MacBook Air M1 and this device refuses to reconnect after I unplug the Kamvas 22 plus. I always have to restart my computer to be able to reconnect my keyset. Talk about a good user experience. If it is connected, everything is fine.

Pros
  • Wireless Connection: With 2.4GHz wireless function, Mini Keydial KD100 hotkey keyboard offers 5-10m connection distance, giving you a more flexible workspace. The 1200 mAh battery ensures a continuous operation of approx. 100 hours. Plus, you can connect and charge it via the USB-C port.
Cons
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