Hunter Office Keyboard WK9200

Company: Keyboard Master
Product: Hunter Office Keyboard WK9200
Street Price: ~$20 USD
Date Reviewed: April 22, 2004
Reviewed By: Daniel Swords aka rds0811
Rating: (4/5)

Installation:

Installation is as easy as plugging in the keyboard (it has only a PS2 connector), then running the driver installation on the included CD. The utility that is installed allows the function keys to be customized.

So how well does it work?

The keys have great feel to them, they are very soft to the touch and very quiet. They are however arranged in a more condensed fashion than my last keyboard, so I find myself hitting the wrong keys sometimes. I don't like the vertical orientation of the keys above the arrow keys, because I always hit insert or end when trying to hit delete. The arrow keys have a different shape and layout than other keyboards, but they are very comfortable and work quite well.

All the function keys on the keyboard perform their respective functions perfectly, though I don't really like the volume dial at the top, because it feels loose and wobbly and doesn't have much grip. I like some of the specialty functions that I've never seen on a keyboard, like a spell check button for example.

Conclusion:

Overall, I am really impressed with this keyboard. It has a good quality feel to it and is very attractive. There are more functions built-in than I could ever ask for in a keyboard, and they all work perfectly. They keys are quiet and comfortable, and all the functions are clearly labeled and easy to understand.

I don't like the condensed layout of some of the keys, because I always find myself hitting the wrong key accidentally. Also, the volume dial is wobbly and doesn't grip a finger very well. Aside from that, there really aren't any negative points that I can find.

I give the Hunter Office Keyboard WK200 a 4.0 of 5 points because it looks great, feels great, and offers a huge list of features and functions, but could be tweaked just a little to make it perfect.

Rating: 4.0/5