For those of you who are looking to go wireless, especially those interested in HTPC applications, having the ability to use your mouse and keyboard from across the room holds a lot of interest. Even if you just want to reduce the clutter of wires associated with your every day computer system, a product like the subject of this review is a great way to clean up your desktop.
Today we’re looking at the
I-Rocks RF-6572 2.4GHz Wireless keyboard mouse combo, shown in the promotional image above. In case you are unfamiliar with I-Rocks Technology, they are a Taiwanese company that has been engaged in the manufacture and export of computer peripherals for over 13 years, and their product lines focus on input and storage devices.
Before taking a closer look at the sample provided for review, let's take a look at some of the published data on the RF-6572 2.4GHz Wireless keyboard mouse combo, as taken from the
official product page on the I-Rocks website.
Features:
» Comfortable scissors-structure key switches architecture for faster and quieter typing
» 5-Button 2.GHz wireless mouse allow you to easily go back or forward in your web browser
» Unique and ergonomic shape for maximum comfort
» Precision 800dpi optical performance tracks your movements accurately.
» 2.4GHz (FHSS) RF technology offers greater range up to 15M, 49ft with frequency hopping technology and 8,388,608 IDs to avoid the interference from other wireless devices
Specifications:
Keyboard:
» Key numbers: 104
» Switch activation mechanism: Scissors-structure keyswitch
» Transmission frequency: 2.4GHz
» 4 Channels with FHSS, Frequency-hopping spread spectrum with 8,388,608 unique IDs
» Effective Distance: Up to 49 ft.
» Battery type: 2 X AA (Alkaline)
» Battery life: Up to 12 months (4hr/day)
» Switch travel: 3.0+/ -0.3mm
» Dimensions: 460 X 157 X 21mm
» Keyboard weight: 0.861 kg (without battery)
Mouse:
» Key numbers: 5 buttons
» Resolution: 800 dpi resolution
» Transmission frequency: 2.4GHz
» 4 Channels with FHSS, Frequency-hopping spread spectrum with 8,388,608 unique IDs
» Effective Distance: Up to 49 ft
» Battery Life: 1 x AA (Alkaline) battery, up to 6 months (4hr/day)
» Dimensions: 104 X 61.7 X 41.3 mm
Receiver:
» Input power: 5Vdc, 100mA
» Connector: USB
» Dimensions: 42.3 X 18.5 X 8.5mm
» Weight: 5.9g
System Requirements:
» Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000 XP operating system
» Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004
» Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later version
» PC USB Port
