Having just recently built a multimedia PC for use with my television, I’ve been looking around at smaller keyboards so I don’t have to haul a Captain Caveman’s club full-sized keyboard into my living room and take up my entire coffee table and crush my lap.

Enter Adesso with their oddly named WKB-3100:

Adesso Inc., a leading manufacturer of computer input peripherals, today announced the release of its latest addition to its extensive line of keyboards, the WKB-3100, a wireless, mini keyboard with integrated optical trackball. This compact keyboard offers the freedom of wireless computing in a wide array of environments, and is available for $79.99 at www.adesso.com.

The WKB-3100 lets users work freely, without any space, angles or distance constraints. The enclosed optical trackball delivers distinct precision and smooth motion, requiring virtually no maintenance or cleaning. The compact size of this keyboard allows for ease of use in tight spaces, including living rooms, kiosk stations, conference rooms and workgroup project environments.

The WKB-3100 features the following:

• Limitless connectivity angle with a wide range
• 6500 IDs on 12 channels, offering 30 feet of wireless freedom
• Optical trackball technology that provides precision and control
• Measures less than 12 inches in size

Nice size, nice features, long range, won’t crush a lap… all alphanumeric name though? I’ll call mine “Frankie”.

[ Adesso Inc. ]