Zippy WK-207 Aluminum Keyboard Review

Former staff writer - December 31, 2003
Category: Input Devices
: Keyboard Master
Price: $45 USD

Introduction
Most keyboards today offer an array of multi function buttons, and extras. Today, we are taking an exclusive look at the newest keyboard that hasn�t yet hit the market, the Zippy Aluminum WK720. It was nice to see the simple approach Zippy took with the wk720 keyboard; no shortcut buttons or scroll wheels just the basics needed in a keyboard, which was very nice to see since I never use the multi function buttons on my current keyboard.

Features

The bacteria doesn�t cling to keyboard, very easier to clean and safer to use.

Elegant & Slim design effectively makes typing less strenuous.

Notebook Computer styled flat-key layout.

Spring-equipped short keystroke mechanism.

Heavy-duty construction.

USB platform compatible.

Fully Compatible with Window 9X / 2000 / ME / XP

Specifications

Dimensions:	410 X 167 X 23mm
Weight:	580g
Key number:	104 keys (by language)
Cable length:	1.5 meters
Interface:	USB only / USB combo
Keystroke life:	10 million
Switch type:	scissors
Key operating force:	55 +/- 20g
Power consumption:	DC5V +/-5%, 50mA max
Safety Approval:	FCC class B, CE, BSMI

In-Depth Look

I was very impressed when I opened the box; this has to be the best looking keyboard I have ever seen. The bottom half of the keyboard is made of black plastic with the top being made of aluminum with plastic silver keys.

The build of this keyboard is great, and the aluminum gives the WK-720 a very solid feel as opposed to plastic. The WK-720 uses a USB connector and the cord measures in at 1.5 meters more than enough length for the average users.