Genius SlimStar R610 USB 2.0 Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Wireless technology is now a common sight in all major cities and towns with a large percentage of the population using mobile phones and Wi-Fi to connect to the internet. Wireless technology offers a higher level of freedom as you are now able to keep in touch with your social groups and family from anywhere in the world with instant tweets, posts and blogs. Wireless technology in the office boosts work efficiency and provides you with lots of leg room as you are not confined to your desk anymore. The Genius SlimStar range of wireless computer peripherals aims to make your life a little more comfortable with innovative designs and features that will change the way you work.

The Genius SlimStar R610 is an excellent match for your computer if you are planning to switch to a wireless keyboard and mouse combo. The SlimStar R610 connects to your computer by way of a USB 2.0 mini dongle receiver which is the size of a USB flash drive. A USB battery charger is also provided to recharge drained AA rechargeable batteries while also providing an extended USB port on your desktop to connect the receiver or any other wireless peripheral. If non-rechargeable batteries are put into the USB battery charger, the built-in unique battery detector function for non-rechargeable battery recognition ensures that maximum safety is maintained.

Style and Portability

The Genius SlimStar R610 is designed to enhance your computing experience by providing innovative features that make common functions accessible with the touch of a button. The R610 Keyboard comes with an all-in-one palm rest that provides great comfort when typing for extended periods of time. The natural angle provided by the palm rest ensures your wrists are in a more natural position which reduces the overall strain to your hand. The keyboard is also a good fit in terms of visual appeal as the popular dual-toned metallic black finish allows it to blend with any computer you connect it to.

The 946 g Genius SlimStar R610 is bigger than the average keyboard with dimensions of 480 x 214 x 22 mm. The extra size accommodates shortcut and media control buttons on the top and sides of the R610 keyboard. There is a clickable scroll wheel on the top left hand corner which provides another option for quicker control. The slim design of the keyboard makes it easy to carry the keyboard around at work without putting additional strain on your hand. The Genius SlimStar R610 wireless mouse is ergonomically designed to provide maximum comfort while working and it also comes with a stowage area to safely hide away the USB dongle receiver. The R610 mouse comes with 2 buttons and a clickable scroll wheel that also tilts to the left and right allowing you to navigate in all directions swiftly.

Performance and Battery

The Genius SlimStar R610 connects wirelessly using a 27 MHz mini dongle receiver that provides uninterrupted connectivity. The optical movement detection technology tracks the movement of the mouse swiftly and actuates the actions on screen. The high sensitivity optical resolution of the mouse is 1000 DPI which is perfect for use at work, designing and light online gaming. The innovative optical mouse with power saving technology helps conserve battery charge while the on/off switch allows you to switch it off when not in use. The additional 23 hot keys on the R610 keyboard help you get quick access to applications like the calculator, internet explorer, Sleep, Microsoft Office keys and multimedia keys.

The Genius SlimStar R610 combo works best with computers that run Windows ME, 2000, XP and 98. The keyboard requires 2 AAA batteries to function while the mouse requires only 1 AA battery. Genius estimates that the batteries should have a lifespan of 6 months under normal circumstances. The minimum system requirements needed to install this R610 combo are a system with an available USB port, CD or DVD ROM drive and pre-installed Windows OS.