Adesso AKB-160UB-FR TruForm Ergonomic Keyboard - French Layout - Membrane - 17 Hot Keys - Full-size - Black
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This keyboard utilizes membrane key switch technology, offering a responsive and quiet typing experience suitable for various settings. The USB interface ensures plug-and-play connectivity with Windows-based PCs, requiring no additional drivers for basic functionality.
The integrated scroll wheel provides precise control for navigating documents and web pages, reducing reliance on external pointing devices. Adjustable height settings allow users to customize the typing angle for optimal wrist support.
Relevant factors for this section include Keyswitch Technology, Keyboard/Keypad Connectivity Technology, Number of Hot Keys, Pointing Device Type. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The TruForm design prioritizes user comfort and efficiency through several key advantages. The split layout and low-profile keys reduce strain during prolonged typing sessions, while the sturdy construction ensures reliable performance in demanding environments.
These strengths make the product easier to deploy and manage in real environments, especially where reliability, usability, and day-to-day operational continuity matter. Notable benefits include Ergonomic Design, Multimedia Control.
Ergonomic Design
Incorporates a wrist rest, palm rest, and split layout to promote a natural hand position and minimize fatigue.
- Reduces typing strain
- Enhances comfort for extended use
Multimedia Control
Dedicated hot keys provide instant access to media playback, volume adjustment, and application shortcuts.
- Quick media control
- Streamlines common tasks
Deployment / Use Cases
This keyboard is well-suited for office workstations, industrial control systems, and home computing setups where ergonomic comfort and reliable performance are essential. Its French layout makes it ideal for users in French-speaking regions or those requiring localized input.
In corporate environments, the quiet keys and durable build support productive workspaces without disruptive noise. The plug-and-play USB connectivity simplifies deployment across multiple PCs, reducing setup time and IT overhead.
Relevant factors for this section include Keyswitch Technology, Keyboard/Keypad Connectivity Technology, Number of Hot Keys, Pointing Device Type. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Office Productivity
Enhances efficiency with hot keys for email, search, and calculator functions, while the ergonomic design supports all-day comfort.
Industrial Applications
The sturdy construction and membrane switches withstand rigorous use in control rooms or telecommunications systems.
Localization and Operating System
This keyboard is configured with a French layout, providing localized key labeling and character placement for users in French-speaking regions or those requiring French input. The layout includes standard AZERTY key arrangement and accented characters, ensuring compatibility with French-language software and typing conventions.
Operating system compatibility covers Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7, with plug-and-play USB connectivity that typically requires no additional drivers for basic functionality. The keyboard is designed for PC platforms and integrates seamlessly with Windows-based environments, supporting standard keyboard functions and multimedia controls across these operating systems.
The combination of French localization and Windows compatibility makes this keyboard ideal for office deployments, educational institutions, and home users in French-speaking markets who need reliable input devices that match their language and system requirements.
French Layout Details
Features AZERTY key arrangement with accented characters and French-specific key labels, supporting efficient typing in French language applications.
- Standard French keyboard layout
- Accented character support
- Localized key labeling
Windows Compatibility
Works with Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7 operating systems through USB plug-and-play connectivity, requiring minimal setup for immediate use.
- Windows 10/8/7 support
- Plug-and-play USB
- No driver installation needed
Physical Profile
The keyboard features a sleek black finish that blends seamlessly with modern desktop setups. Its compact full-size form factor measures 19.80 inches in width, providing a standard typing area without excessive desk space consumption. The adjustable height mechanism allows users to fine-tune the typing angle for personalized ergonomic support.
The physical profile is practical for deployment planning because the dimensions and weight are clearly defined: Yes, 19.80" (503 mm), 8.35" (212 mm), 1.86 lb (845 g). This helps confirm rack, shelf, desk, or cabinet fit before installation.
- Width
- 19.80" (503 mm)
- Depth
- 8.35" (212 mm)
- Height
- Yes
- Weight
- 1.86 lb (845 g)
Highlights
- French keyboard layout with localized key labeling
- Membrane key switches for quiet and durable typing
- 17 dedicated hot keys for multimedia and navigation control
- Built-in scroll wheel for precise document and web navigation
- Ergonomic design with split layout, wrist rest, and adjustable height
- USB plug-and-play connectivity for Windows 10/8/7 PCs
- Full-size form factor with numeric keypad
- Sturdy black construction suitable for office and industrial use
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Adesso, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AKB-160UB-FR |
| Brand Name | Adesso |
| Product Line | TruForm |
| Product Model | Media 160 |
| Product Name | AKB-160UB TruForm Ergonomic Desktop Keyboard |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Keyboard |
| Keyboard/Keypad | |
| Keyswitch Technology | Membrane |
| Keyboard/Keypad Connectivity Technology | Cable |
| Number of Hot Keys | 17 |
| Hot Keys | Home,Back,Forward,Search,Email,Sleep,Wake-up,Power,Media Player,Calculator,Play/Pause,Stop,Previous Track,Next Track,Volume Up,Volume Down,Mute,Windows Key,My Computer,Multimedia,Internet |
| Localization | French |
| Keyboard/Keypad Features | Ergonomic,Wrist Rest,Palm Rest,Quiet Keys,Split Layout,Low-profile Keys,Numeric Keypad,Sturdy |
| Adjustable Height | Yes |
| Pointing Device | |
| Pointing Device Type | Scroll Wheel |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Keyboard/Keypad Host Interface | USB |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Black |
| Product Color | Black |
| Form Factor | Full-size |
| Keyboard/Keypad Height | 0.98" (25 mm) |
| Keyboard/Keypad Width | 19.80" (503 mm) |
| Keyboard/Keypad Depth | 8.35" (212 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 1.86 lb (845 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows 10,Windows 8,Windows 7 |
| Platform Supported | PC |
| Assembly Required | No |
FAQ
What refresh rate or brightness details are available?
Adesso AKB-160UB TruForm Ergonomic Desktop Keyboard - Cable Connectivity - Full-size - USB Interface - 17 Hot Key(s) - Home, Back, ... (AKB-160UB-FR) is best judged through its screen, connectivity, and installation specifications, which help buyers confirm visual fit and deployment suitability.
What input or connectivity options are listed?
Adesso AKB-160UB TruForm Ergonomic Desktop Keyboard - Cable Connectivity - Full-size - USB Interface - 17 Hot Key(s) - Home, Back, ... (AKB-160UB-FR) is best judged through its screen, connectivity, and installation specifications, which help buyers confirm visual fit and deployment suitability.
Does the display support VESA mounting or adjustment features?
Adesso AKB-160UB TruForm Ergonomic Desktop Keyboard - Cable Connectivity - Full-size - USB Interface - 17 Hot Key(s) - Home, Back, ... (AKB-160UB-FR) is best judged through its screen, connectivity, and installation specifications, which help buyers confirm visual fit and deployment suitability.
What panel or display technology is mentioned?
Adesso AKB-160UB TruForm Ergonomic Desktop Keyboard - Cable Connectivity - Full-size - USB Interface - 17 Hot Key(s) - Home, Back, ... (AKB-160UB-FR) is best judged through its screen, connectivity, and installation specifications, which help buyers confirm visual fit and deployment suitability.
What screen size is listed?
Adesso AKB-160UB TruForm Ergonomic Desktop Keyboard - Cable Connectivity - Full-size - USB Interface - 17 Hot Key(s) - Home, Back, ... (AKB-160UB-FR) is best judged through its screen, connectivity, and installation specifications, which help buyers confirm visual fit and deployment suitability.
What resolution or display format is specified?
Adesso AKB-160UB TruForm Ergonomic Desktop Keyboard - Cable Connectivity - Full-size - USB Interface - 17 Hot Key(s) - Home, Back, ... (AKB-160UB-FR) is best judged through its screen, connectivity, and installation specifications, which help buyers confirm visual fit and deployment suitability.
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