Since my computer does not boot Bluetooth anymore, this radio version is necessary. Unfortunately, the alternative costs me another USB port because I want to continue using my existing mouse.
Fortunately, iClever packs the article GKG22B exclusively in cardboard with cardboard inserts with the smallest possible dimensions 38 x 13 x 2.5 cm. The keyboard itself is packed in plastic foil. Amazon needs the seventeenfold volume with 41 x 31 x 17 cm. The breakage and impact protection with paper contained is only poor in proportion to this.
I consciously chose the design that was shortened by the cursor block. The thirteen missing keys save about seven centimeters in width. But there is not a full-fledged numeric block.
Otherwise I use a solar-powered radio keyboard. I will be able to live/work with the endurance that is now about ninety hours.
The user manual is a thin leaf and only in German. This minimalism is commendable and sustainable.
The keyboard is the flattest I've ever bought. The matte black material used acts in a valuable and insensitive manner. Only the lateral plastic panels are, unfortunately, shiny and noticeably sharp-edged, which does not want to fit into the other rounded design. The QWERTZ arrangement is mandatory for German-speaking applications. Increased comforts provide the additional features with Fn keys. However, I miss the print button. The key stop is nicely short and almost silent. Three million attacks are guaranteed. What if it's only 2.725.658?
The first connection to the PC works without any problems. Plug in USB receiver, turn on keyboard and get started. No delays or failures shall be noted for the distance used up to three meters.
The narrow LED displays are discreet but bright enough to be perceived even in daylight.
About the service life and charging cycles - possibly the customer service - I can understandably not write anything yet.
Whether there is a German-speaking support, Thousandshores could settle here. The contact address is valid for Europe!
Conclusion: An attractive, quiet, space-saving, inexpensive radio keyboard in the 2.4 GHz range - at the expense of a USB port. However, the cheap, sharp-edged side panels must be trimmed.
For Mac users, the operation can be restricted. For Mac mini and Smart TV, the device is not fully compatible.
Alternatives:
iClever also offers the radio keyboard as a set (GK03) with mouse.
If you do not want or can choose the Bluetooth version (BK10) with three channels.
At 122 EUR you get the QWERTZ keyboard made of metal and ABS for Mac, iPhone, Windows, Android, iOS in the seven-colored dual mode with Bluetooth 4.2 and 2.4 GHz radio connection. By the way, the manufacturer “Ashu” mixes with the same design.
Subsequent 2023
After a year of daily use, I confirm my first experiences. 348.752 fittings and still very satisfied - optical, electronic, mechanical.
Surprisingly, how diverse the opinions go apart here and are often reported about immediate to later quality shortcomings. Keyboard break should really not be a topic. The manufacturer or sales are very quiet...
Programmers and other critics assessed the other/false position of some keys. To do this, I would like to say that the product image offers an excellent preview of it and you can exclude a use of it.