Adesso AKB-450UB Tru-Form Ergonomic Touchpad Keyboard - Full-size USB Membrane - 104 Keys with 20 Hot Keys - Black
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Product Features
Technical Overview
The AKB-450UB utilizes a membrane keyswitch technology for quiet, responsive keystrokes suitable for shared workspaces. It connects via a reliable USB cable, ensuring plug-and-play compatibility with Windows-based PCs from Windows 2000 through Windows 10, without requiring external drivers or software.
The keyboard's physical construction is robust, with a black finish that fits professional settings. Its dimensions—20.50" wide, 9.30" deep, and 1.50" high—provide a substantial footprint for stable typing, while the 1.87 lb weight ensures it stays firmly in place during use.
Relevant factors for this section include Keyswitch Technology, Keyboard/Keypad Connectivity Technology, Number of 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
This keyboard combines ergonomic innovation with practical functionality to address common workplace discomforts and inefficiencies. Its design directly targets improved user health and productivity.
Ergonomic Split Layout
The split-key design spaces hands naturally apart, aligning wrists and forearms to reduce muscle tension and spinal strain associated with traditional straight keyboards.
- Encourages neutral typing posture
- Alleviates neck and back discomfort
Integrated Touchpad
The built-in GlidePoint touchpad offers precise cursor control, functioning as a complete pointing device replacement to declutter your workspace and simplify navigation.
- Eliminates need for separate mouse
- Saves desk space
Multimedia & Internet Hot Keys
Twenty dedicated hot keys provide instant one-touch access to volume control, media playback, web browsing, email, calculator, and system functions like sleep and wake-up.
- Quick access to common tools
- Enhances workflow efficiency
Deployment / Use Cases
The Adesso Tru-Form keyboard is ideal for environments where user comfort and space efficiency are priorities. Its ergonomic features make it suitable for prolonged typing sessions in offices, call centers, and home offices, helping to mitigate repetitive strain injuries.
The integrated touchpad and hot keys benefit users with limited desk space, such as in compact workstations, kiosks, or point-of-sale systems, where minimizing peripheral devices is advantageous. Its Windows compatibility ensures seamless integration into existing PC setups across various professional and educational settings.
Relevant factors for this section include Keyswitch Technology, Keyboard/Keypad Connectivity Technology, Number of 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.
Localization and Operating System
The Adesso AKB-450UB Tru-Form Ergonomic Touchpad Keyboard is localized for English (US) with a standard QWERTY layout, making it ideal for North American office and home computing environments. This localization ensures key labels, hot key functions, and software compatibility align with regional user expectations, reducing setup complexity and enhancing usability for English-speaking professionals.
Operating system compatibility spans a wide range of Windows platforms, including Windows Vista, XP, 10, 8, 7, and 2000. The keyboard uses USB HID protocols for plug-and-play functionality, requiring no additional drivers on supported systems. This broad compatibility allows seamless integration into diverse IT infrastructures, from legacy setups to modern workstations, ensuring reliable performance across various professional and educational settings.
Localization Details
The keyboard features a US English QWERTY layout with key labels and hot keys optimized for North American users. This includes standard punctuation, function key placements, and multimedia labels that match common software interfaces, facilitating intuitive operation and reducing training time.
- US English QWERTY layout
- Hot keys labeled for common functions like email and calculator
- Optimized for North American software and workflows
Operating System Support
Compatible with Windows versions from 2000 through 10, the keyboard leverages standard USB connectivity for automatic recognition and configuration. This ensures it works out-of-the-box with most PC-based systems, supporting both desktop and laptop deployments without compatibility issues.
- Plug-and-play on Windows 2000 to Windows 10
- No driver installation required
- Supports PC platforms including desktops and laptops
Physical Profile
The keyboard features a full-size layout with a black matte finish that resists fingerprints and blends into professional decor. Its built-in palm rest is contoured to support hands in a relaxed position, reducing fatigue. The unit is designed for desktop use with a non-slip base, and its dimensions (20.50" W × 9.30" D × 1.50" H) provide a stable typing platform without excessive bulk.
- Width
- 20.50" (520.70 mm)
- Depth
- 9.30" (236.22 mm)
- Height
- 1.50" (38.10 mm)
- Weight
- 1.87 lb (848.22 g)
What's in the Box
The package includes everything needed for immediate setup and use.
Package contents include Tru-Form Ergonomic Touchpad Keyboard Quick Start Guide, Tru-Form Ergonomic Touchpad Keyboard. These included items support setup, installation, and immediate deployment without needing to source the core bundled accessories separately.
Highlights
- Ergonomic split-key design reduces strain on wrists, neck, and back.
- Integrated GlidePoint touchpad replaces a separate mouse, saving desk space.
- 20 dedicated hot keys for instant multimedia and internet access.
- Built-in palm rest promotes comfortable, natural hand positioning.
- Full-size 104-key QWERTY layout with membrane keyswitches for quiet operation.
- USB cable connectivity for plug-and-play compatibility with Windows PCs.
- Black finish and professional form factor suitable for office environments.
- RoHS compliant and environmentally friendly construction.
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Adesso, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AKB-450UB |
| Brand Name | Adesso |
| Product Line | Tru-Form |
| Product Model | AKB-450UB |
| Product Name | Tru-Form Ergonomic Touchpad Keyboard |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Keyboard |
| Keyboard/Keypad | |
| Keyswitch Technology | Membrane |
| Keyboard/Keypad Connectivity Technology | Cable |
| Number of Keys | 104 |
| Number of Hot Keys | 20 |
| Hot Keys | Play/Pause,Previous Track,Next Track,Volume Down,Volume Up,Mute,Eject,Home,Back,Forward,Refresh,Search,Favourites,Sleep,Wake-up,Power Switch,Calculator,My Computer,Music,Email |
| Keys Layout | QWERTY |
| Localization | English (US) |
| Keyboard/Keypad Features | Palm Rest,Split Layout,Ergonomic Design |
| Pointing Device | |
| Pointing Device Type | TouchPad |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Keyboard/Keypad Host Interface | USB |
| Battery Information | |
| Battery Included | No |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Black |
| Product Color | Black |
| Form Factor | Full-size |
| Keyboard/Keypad Height | 1.50" (38.10 mm) |
| Keyboard/Keypad Width | 20.50" (520.70 mm) |
| Keyboard/Keypad Depth | 9.30" (236.22 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 1.87 lb (848.22 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | Tru-Form Ergonomic Touchpad Keyboard Quick Start Guide |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows Vista,Windows XP,Windows 10,Windows 8,Windows 7,Windows 2000 |
| Platform Supported | PC |
| Device Supported | Computer |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What refresh rate or brightness details are available?
Adesso Tru-Form Ergonomic Touchpad Keyboard - Cable Connectivity - Full-size - USB Interface - 104 Key(s) - 20 Hot Key(s) - Previous - (AKB-450UB) 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 Tru-Form Ergonomic Touchpad Keyboard - Cable Connectivity - Full-size - USB Interface - 104 Key(s) - 20 Hot Key(s) - Previous - (AKB-450UB) 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 Tru-Form Ergonomic Touchpad Keyboard - Cable Connectivity - Full-size - USB Interface - 104 Key(s) - 20 Hot Key(s) - Previous - (AKB-450UB) 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 Tru-Form Ergonomic Touchpad Keyboard - Cable Connectivity - Full-size - USB Interface - 104 Key(s) - 20 Hot Key(s) - Previous - (AKB-450UB) 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 Tru-Form Ergonomic Touchpad Keyboard - Cable Connectivity - Full-size - USB Interface - 104 Key(s) - 20 Hot Key(s) - Previous - (AKB-450UB) 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 Tru-Form Ergonomic Touchpad Keyboard - Cable Connectivity - Full-size - USB Interface - 104 Key(s) - 20 Hot Key(s) - Previous - (AKB-450UB) is best judged through its screen, connectivity, and installation specifications, which help buyers confirm visual fit and deployment suitability.
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