Review: ARCTIC K481 Mini Keyboard

Posted by Dexter K.

Sunday, 15 January 2012 23:27

Article Index
Review: ARCTIC K481 Mini Keyboard
Specifications and Features
Initial Thoughts and A Closer Look
Performance: Typing/Gaming
Verdict and Conclusion

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Introduction

HTPC's are becoming more and more popular. Items ranging from silent power supplies to foam insulated HTPC cases are all made for people who want a home theatre PC.

Most of the time you are limited to what peripherals you can use with your HTPC since it is usually enclosed, or hidden along with your consoles, home threatre equipment, or whatever else.

Well, Arcitc Cooling is here to give you a great peripheral for that HTPC. Their wireless K481 keyboard which also has an included multi-touch pad much like the track pad on a laptop.

Arctic Cooling has realized that most people who own an HTPC are left looking for a keyboard that is compact, yet still has many great features. The K481 has got you covered.

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If you have not heard of Arctic Cooling, they are currently celebrating their 10th Anniversary. Here is a little bit about them:

"It all started on a beautiful summer day at the lakeside of Zurich where Magnus Huber founded this company and has continuously embraced the idea of "Spirit of Innovation". For ARCTIC, innovations are meaningless unless it brings more pleasant experiences for people. We strongly believe that these experiences need to be "unexpected" in order for people to remember them. Therefore, we are really celebrating PLEASANT SURPRISES with everyone."