Keyboards come in many shapes, sizes and most are pretty much the same, but companies are of course trying to come up with things to make their product stand out from the crowd by adding features and integrating other things into them.

Today for review I've got the Adesso Win Touch Pro Desktop Multimedia Touchpad Keyboard, (quite a name there eh?) and it is a feature rich product that most people should appreciate. The Win Touch Pro Keyboard has an integrated Touchpad in the palm rest just like you would find on a laptop computer, along with that it features shortcut and multi-media buttons as well. This is a great keyboard for those that use laptops often and are accustomed to using a touchpad instead of a mouse. So let's just jump right in...

Adesso Win Touch Pro Desktop Multimedia Touchpad Keyboard Review

Author: Kristofer Brozio

Sponsor: Adesso

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

Adesso Win Touch Pro Desktop Multimedia Touchpad keyboard 

Color: (Dark Gray/Black)

Model Number: AKB-430UG

Connection: USB

Platform: Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME/98SE

The Adesso Win-Touch Pro Keyboard features an integrated touchpad featuring Glidepoint Technology. The touchpad can take the place of your mouse making it easier than ever to control your PC. The keyboard features quiet tactile keys and a molded wrist rest that supports palms while typing. This keyboard also features 9 hotkeys that launch your important applications and control your multimedia experience- all at the touch of one button.

Features: 

Stylish Design with Full Wrist Support

Full-sized 107 Key desktop Windows Vista Enhanced Keyboard with molded ergonomic wrist support. Quiet tactile membrane key switches for longer life. Large ENTER Key and Space Bar. LED indicators for Num Lock, Caps Lock and Scroll Lock.

Built-In Touchpad Puts Cursor Control at your Fingertips

Integrated touchpad eliminates the need for a mouse and saves valuable desk space. And it’s centrally positioned for ultimate comfort and convenience. The Glidepoint Touchpad puts cursor control at your fingertips. Navigate, scroll, zoom, access files and enter data all with just a light tough of the finger. It's easy, it's comfortable, and installation is a snap.

Hot Keys for Multimedia and Internet One-Touch Access

Hot Keys on the new Win-Touch Pro Desktop Keyboard connect you directly to your favorite multimedia activities with one-touch - navigate music and video clips, surf the Web, start many of the programs you use most, and more. With these 9 hot keys and a sleek, slim design, this keyboard adds dynamic features and vibrant looks to any desktop.

Specification:

* Actual Dimensions (Inches) 18" x 9" x 1"

* Touchpad Dimensions: 2.25" x 1.75"

* 2 Mechanical Buttons

* LED lights for Num-Lock, Caps Lock and Scroll Lock

* 4 Internet Hotkeys (Home, Search, Favorites & E-mail)

* 5 Multimedia Hotkeys (Mute, Vol-, Vol+, Stop & Play/Pause)

* Glidepoint Driver 3.2 required for advanced features

* Approvals: FCC Class B & CE

System Requirements

* IBM, Pentinum, Pentinum II class compatible or higher

* Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME, 98SE

Warranty: 1 Year

Price: $49.99