Genius SlimStar 8000 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Wireless technology is now being integrated into every type of electronic device or gadget to make it more user-friendly and accessible. Going wireless brings in many benefits that make the investment well worth as it removes restrictions and frees you to relax a bit more. Wireless peripherals for computers remove the clutter of wires around the system and let you work or play from the couch while your computer rests on the table. Genius has introduced wireless peripherals for computers that are reliable and innovative in design.

The Genius SlimStar 8000 is a good wireless keyboard and mouse combination for use either at work or home. The reliable 2.4 GHz transmission system with the Anti-Interference Receiver ensures uninterrupted connectivity and seamless performance. The 2.4 GHz receiver also provides you with a longer operational distance that allows you to sit back and relax while typing emails or notes. The receiver needs to be plugged into an available USB port to start functioning.

Style and Functionality

The Genius SlimStar 8000 keyboard is rectangular with dimensions of 450 x 120 x 19.8 mm. The keyboard and mouse combo weighs 450 g in total which makes it light enough to carry to work. The keyboard is designed to be water resistant with holes underneath that allow the liquid to drain out. This feature is good for people who like to drink coffee or tea at their desk while working. The Genius SlimStar 8000 keyboard has an ultra slim build that feels sturdy. The keys have ultra slim key caps that lets your fingers glide over them without any hindrance while helping you type more comfortably without any strain.

The innovative key caps provide great tactile feedback which lets you feel the key you have actuated. The alphabets, numbers and symbols are imposed on the key by using the Laser Printing Technology which makes the print last for a long time even after heavy usage. The keyboard’s height can be adjusted by raising the two feet located under the keyboard to provide a more natural angle for your wrist. Good typing posture eliminates future injuries to your hands from excessive typing or gaming.

Performance and Battery

The 2.4 GHz wireless receiver picks up signals from the Genius SlimStar 8000 keyboard and mouse in a radius of 10 m. This feature allows you to use the computer while relaxing on your couch from across the room or show off your wireless control while giving a presentation in the meeting room. The Genius SlimStar 8000 keyboard and mouse combo works best with computers that have Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP installed on them. There are 2 hot keys to increase and decrease the volume quickly without having to use the mouse to control the volume on the operating system.

The Genius SlimStar 8000 Mouse is designed to be fast and accurate with an optical resolution of 1200 DPI. The optical mouse sensor is perfect for use at work and for some light online gaming when you are on a break. The SlimStar 8000 Mouse provides a comfortable feel while enabling smooth movement control with its 3 easy to use buttons which includes the magic roller for vertical movement through documents. The mouse has an on/off switch that lets you turn off the mouse when not in use to conserve battery charge. The keyboard requires 1 AAA battery to perform while the mouse requires 2 AAA batteries. The minimum system requirements to install this keyboard mouse combo are a computer with an available USB port and preinstalled Windows OS.