U473D Slim Multimedia Keyboard with 2 USB Port

A solid OEM keyboard with some nice features for Windows users and a 2 port USB hub. I use both Windows and Mac, but lean a little more towards Windows. This keyboard has a bunch of great media functions specific to Windows, like the unique volume roller. That roller doesn't work in Mac, but the mute button does. So that's helpful as I listen to music white almost always at my computer and can quickly mute to yell down the hallway to talk to my housemates.Anyway one thing I needed in a windows centric computer was a built in USB hub as I love wireless mice. But my tower is down on the floor. So would be the little USB receiver. Before I had a mac keyboard and it has USB ports built into it as well. I prefer to plug my mouse receiver into the keyboard to keep it close.As for typing. Coming from a rather light touch aluminum mac keyboard, I found it a little "clackety". They keys have a firm landing and more travel than you might think for being so flat. That being said, the keyboard doesn't feel cheap. It has nice rubber feet, the keys feel solid, and the keyboard is actually fairly "weighty".If you currently have a modern aluminum mac keyboard and you move to this, you may not like it. If you have a regular "anything-not-apple" keyboard you will probably really like it.Hope this review helps.

The keyboard's keys are membrane and have a bit more travel than traditional Chiclet keyboards.The multimedia keys and productivity keys toward the top have a totally different feel than the rest of the keyboard and are nicely lined up with the rest of keys so that you could probably learn to use them without looking down at the keyboard if you like.The risers/feet on the bottom of the unit do not really adjust the keyboard height as much as I would have liked to see.The two usb ports on the back of the unit are worthless just like in previous models, like the sk 8135 that I own.The LEDs that indicate the various locks are blue colored, but not very bright. Would have liked to see the LEDs beneath the corresponding buttons on the keyboard like they do on some of their laptops nowadays.Finally, the keyboard isn't really all that slim.If you want a multimedia keyboard with a kickass volume wheel for quick volume adjustments, this is probably an adequate keyboard.

First of all - I'm handing out WAY too many five star reviews lately, but this one deserves it.I love the keyboard.The keys have the right snap to them. Not quite buckling-springs type click, but you know you pressed the key. The volume control - the real reason I bought this - works perfectly, it feels natural.As a Linux guy I actually do use the Print Screen, Scroll Lock and Pause keys. At first I thought their out of place location was going to bug me, but I don't use them nearly as much as I used to so I'm forgiving them that. Used to I wouldn't buy a keyboard that didn't have the big L shaped Enter key - which this one doesn't - but I've come to accept the fact they just don't make them like that anymore. Sure if I look hard enough I can find them, but there's just more compromises that I want to deal with when going that route.I also got it because I like the USB hub being there. I haven't used it yet, but I do have some ideas for those two port eventually.It's worth a few bucks.- A small problem to report, but it's very specific to the way I do things.I tried to to program some of the application buttons at the top to launch programs of my choosing in the KDE control panel - they wound up launching Amarok and performing media functions regardless of what I tried to assign them to - some buttons are more programmable than others. I'm not blaming the keyboard, I'm blaming OS and my habit of doing things outside the norm.----------------UPDATE 05/23/2014---------------------I liked it so much I bought a second one for my Mac at work.I couldn't make most of the multi-media stuff work on the Mac. Still great for Windows and Linux - recommend skipping for OS X. Couldn't find drivers or anything that work, other Dell keyboard models work with Logitech drivers just fine, this one appears not to.

The Seller sent me two items, They clearly stated they were new...not used. One came in good condition and looked like the photo.. only a little bit of dust on it which could have come with the shipping, but the other one was clearly used. The cord was unwrapped, it had gook on the keyboard (looked like honey, definitely something sticky) and corrosion on the armrest. Very disappointed... even worse, their phone number (718) 975-0609 doesn't work so I can't get a hold of them!!! - Sending both items back asap, who wants to use nasty products!!??

This is gor work. I already havr one and got this for a coworker. It came on time. Works as expected. Its just kind of a loud keyboard whrn typing. I already knew this. But it all works out. I could just sit there and type random keys quickly and to my boss it sounds like i am working hard.:-)

I stumbled upon this keyboard in storage for one of the companies I worked for. It reminded of the laptop keyboard I'm usually so fond of. It's quiet, but there's a distinct feeling you get when the key is pressed. It's soft and yet it requires more than just the weight of your finger to press the keys down. Key edges are trimmed so you can slide fingers along and hit multiple keys yet the gaps are large enough so you know if you're hitting the wrong key. I program for living and type 10-16 hours a day and this keyboard by far has been my favorite.I've tried all walks of keyboards from cheap wireless keyboards to fancy gaming keyboards with lighting and etc. Bottom line is that 15 years down I keep buying these because they last good 5-6 years before they show any wear. Highly recommend for people who need to type for a long time.

I've had this keyboard for a couple months and even tho it looks sleek and has a low profile. The keys are beginning to stick. I take very good care of everything I own, but I don't see this lasting much longer.Buy at your own risk.