IOGEAR GKM561R Black 2.4GHz Wireless HTPC Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel IOGEAR GKM561R Black 2.4GHz Wireless HTPC Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel

Pros: Great keyboard, great size for HTPC. Original batteries still going strong after a year. Have no problems with connections at all. Location of the mouse buttons is great for thumb use as is the trackball.

Cons: no way to clean trackball. Trackball worked great for a few months of heavy use then started acting up. Still works but is frustrating to use and no way I have found to clean internal rollers.

Other Thoughts: can't speak to range as I have not had it further than 10 feet away, but worked great at that distance.

Manufacturer Response:

First, thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for your experience. The product should not behave as you described. Please contact our customer service at email: support@iogear.com and let us know in more detail on when and how you’re having this experience. We strive to ensure our customers are serviced with a properly working unit to exceed your satisfaction. Again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: Good size, good range.

Cons: I use this for a HTPC and sometimes leave it on the couch. My kids are not real gentle with it. Even so, the keys break off very easily.

The track ball and the clicker buttons are on opposite sides of the keyboard (as shown in the picture). It would have been better if they were on the same side.

Pros: Had it for over 2 years with no problems

Cons: no cons

Other Thoughts: I just spilt a lot of milk on it, and it still works. So I know two things 1) Don't keep beverages close to electronics 2) This is a great keyboard

Pros: Trackball is very natural and easy to use. Almost no learning curve at all.
The keyboard was smaller than i expected.
Media controls a nice bonus.
The design is neat and unique.
Not really anything missing from this.

Cons: If juggled around the trackball will move and therefor move the mouse.
Not a problem so far, but i feel like it might cause issues in the future.

Other Thoughts: Back-lit/illuminated keys would make this an amazing keyboard.
A way to disable the trackball would be nice, since I'll probably be paring this with my wireless G700 mouse most of the time.

Pros: running for 8 months without a problem. do a great job.
will take the same if a change is needed

Cons: my daughter took a key but it's more her fault than a keyboard's weakness...

Pros: Intuitive Mouse/Keyboard combo (use mouse while holding board)
Great battery life
Easy for the whole house to use

Cons: The mouse ball is somewhat loose, must maintain contact on the bottom.

Other Thoughts: Been in constant use 2+ years by whole family. Everyone likes it.

Pros: Works great can kick back on the bed and relax!

Cons: Non so far

Other Thoughts: Well built

Pros: easy to use works great for if you use lightly. shipping is fast

Cons: lasted about a month then trackball for mouse goes crazy

Manufacturer Response:

First, thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for your experience. The product should not behave as you described. Since the unit is backed by IOGEAR's 3 year warranty feel free to contact our customer support at 1-866-946-4327 or email us: support@iogear.com. Again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: Paul (Newegg TV Host, for y'all dummies) owns one. Enough said.

Cons: Not illuminated.

Pros: I've been using it lightly for a few months now, and so far so good. I was pleasantly surprised that it feels pretty sturdy, not cheap. Also the trackball/mouse button combo is easy to get used to.

Cons: I personally don't like the XL enter button and the small right shift button.