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All the buttons are very ergonomically placed. The keyboard sits nicely on the lap. The trackball is a little tough to get used to, but once you make good use of the scroll button, and realize you don't have to have a separate mouse lying around(which would need more batteries and a flat surface instead of your lap), you realize that this keyboard is a gem and a great idea.

I've had it for a month now, and the batteries are still good. I'm using it with my laptop that is hooked up to my flat screen tv, so I can control my pc from the couch. The signal is best with a direct line of sight from the keyboard to the USB dongle. My distance is 10ft, and I haven't had any problems.*

*You must match the ID every time you use it as they instructions dictate, otherwise you will have connectivity/lag issues.

I have had this product for almost 2 years now and LOVE it! I use it for my laptop docking station, my desktop and my TV/DVD - which I have running through my desktop. It changes adjacent rooms (clear line of sight - don't know if that matters) without an interruption of function and uses battery power at a snail's pace. I put in my 3rd set of AAs after 16 months and they are still going strong - and I use it every day for at least a few hours. Having all the controls on a single ergonomic platform is fantastic! I literally can't stand working on a computer with a separate mouse now. The trackball works just as well as the day it arrived and is keen enough to manipulate photoshop pictures and any other application requiring precision mouse movement. I would give this keyboard 10 stars!

I just bought a netbook, and the keyboard was a little cramped for my fat fingers. Economy of space and a trackball were needed for my purpose, and the Adesso filled the bill. Had a couple issues with the k/b going into sleep mode, but finally resolved it with better batteries and knowing to left-click to wake it up. Very smooth k/b for a good touch typist (50wpm).

About a year ago, I bought one of these to use with my PS3 and it was fine. I then stopped using the PS3 for most online stuff because it's nigh impossible to read web pages, etc, from across the room and the zoom function in the browser sucks. So I put this keyboard/trackball into storage until I got a computer for the living room.

A couple weeks ago, I got a new computer and relegated my older one to the living room attached to my home theater. I retrieved this kb/mouse out of storage, plugged in the receiver and put new batteries in it.

And it almost completely failed to work.

The trackball would usually be able to move the cursor, but neither the mouse buttons nor scroll wheel worked, and the keyboard only worked intermittently.

So far as I can tell, this thing has no longevity.

I bought this keyboard to used for surfing the internet from my couch. The basic idea of it is great, it has all the buttons I wanted (shortcut keys, scroll wheel, etc.). However, its painful to type with when it skips letters consistently no matter how fresh the batteries are. Also, moving the cursor with the scroll wheel is a struggle. If you are only looking to use it for a few minutes at a time its perfect but if you want to type an email or use it for an extended amount of time you'd be better off finding something else. I even tried to sell it to a friend for a discounted price but he returned it to me after experiencing the same difficulties. Great idea, poor product, spend some extra money and get one of higher quality.