Kensington SlimBlade Media Notebook Set

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

3

Pros:

Attractive; solidly build; detachable numeric keypad helps travelers.
The small footprint, modular set up and tactile feel of the keyboard. The mouse is responsive and tracks well.
Mac/Windows XP and Vista compatible, Stylish design, Simple setup

Cons:

Pricey; no keyboard tilt adjustment; two of five hot keys are Windows-only; poorly designed case makes using the spacebar painful; included software is not functional.
Responsiveness of the Media Remote for Front Row

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Last revision on May 10, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Attractive; solidly build; detachable numeric keypad helps travelers
The small footprint, modular set up and tactile feel of the keyboard. The mouse is responsive and tracks well
Mac/Windows XP and Vista compatible, Stylish design, Simple setup
Excellent range; sturdy; quiet; fast response; attractive graphite finish, easy setup; slim

Reviewers Didn't Like

Pricey; no keyboard tilt adjustment; two of five hot keys are Windows-only; poorly designed case makes using the spacebar painful; included software is not functional
Responsiveness of the Media Remote for Front Row
Uncomfortable after long use, No keyboard stand option, No volume control on keyboard
Ambiguous icons on quick-launch keys; no volume controls; heavy mouse

Expert reviews and ratings

Kensington’s SlimBlade Media Notebook Set may be pretty and portable, but its limited features and painful typing layout make it hard to recommend. At $130, it’s simply not worth the money; shop elsewhere....

By Macworld on October 02, 2008

Designed for notebook users to use in the office, this is a great looking piece of kit but it’s not the most ergonomic...

By Pocket-lint on April 01, 2008

Simply in terms of the idea, I like the thought of a modular keyboard, especially if youre talking media centre-style.Having a full keyboard with a removable number pad and media remote would be very handy. Sometimes you dont need the extra buttons...

By TechRadar on March 02, 2008

The SlimBlade Media Notebook Set offers reliable typing and cursor control along with portability. We prefer the external keyboards and mice offered by Logitech, but Kensington has the portability aspect nailed for road warriors. You might just want...

By LaptopMag on February 01, 2008

This sleek-looking keyboard-and-mouse desktop set is responsive and built around an interesting modular system....

By Computer Shopper on November 01, 2007

I’ve never given much thought to how important using a keyboard is. If one thinks about it, a proper keyboard should have a good tactile feel, minimize wrist and shoulder pain, and have some flexibility with the function keys. I admit...

By Gear Diary on March 19, 2008

When it comes to keyboard upgrades, most people immediately think of two companies: Logitech and Microsoft. And why not? Between the two of them they have most of the bases covered, from ergonomic to gaming to high style. Companies like Kensington...

By Geek.com on November 07, 2007