Arteck Wireless Solar Keyboard Full Size Solar Recharging Keyboard for Computer/Desktop/PC/Laptop/Surface/Smart TV and Windows 10/8 / 7 / Vista/XP Built in Rechargeable Battery

I had originally bought this Arteck keyboard from Amazon last year. I used it for mostly writing my school essays. I have not used it much for gaming. I do use it to play some old school games, such as emulators. I cannot speak too much about how good it is, or isn't for PC gaming. But what I can definitely say, it is good for typing, and other tasks on your PC. The keyboard I bought last year recently died on me, so I contacted Arteck, and they replied almost the same day. I must say, that is some of the best customer service I have ever had from a very select few companies. The rep for Arteck was very helpful, and he immediately send me a replacement code, to buy the replacement keyboard. Very few companies will go out of their way for a customer, Arteck went above and beyond.As for the keyboard itself, as I mentioned, I use it mainly for writing, and, or, browsing the internet. The keyboard is very sleek and it is ergonomic. Your hands do not have to stretch too much, to perform your tasks. And did I mention that the keyboard is battery power? It is. The battery usually lasts me all day. The battery is recharge by solar, or any light emitted from your room. So the battery lasts a long time. The design of the keyboard is also very good. The keyboard is stainless steel. It feels like a premium product in your hands. Overall, I am very happy with my original purchase, and for the great customer service from Arteck. The price is right, and the product is very good. And you have a 24 month warranty to back up your purchase, what else can you ask for?

I selected this keyboard after doing a bit of research. I already have a solar keyboard (a Logitech) on my Windows system, and I needed a keyboard for my Linux system. I was a little hesitant to buy because I did not see any definitive information that it would work with Linux. I've had it several days, and I can say with some authority, it definitely works correctly under Linux.The system in question is a Dell laptop running Peppermint Linux hosting a CentOS 8 VM. Most keyboards (with one notable exception) work on this system so I was hopeful it would work well, and it does. It behaves virtually identically to the Logitech keyboard and so far has given me no trouble.Build-wise, this is a solid keyboard that should hold up to some abuse. It is sturdy and does not flex when I am typing. I like the fact that the dongle is held to the back of the keyboard magnetically so it can be transported with less concern of being misplaced when not in use.One of the major issues I have with keyboards is that I have the hands of a gorilla and I frequently run into issues with hitting multiple keys at the same time, particularly with flat keyboards like this one. The keys are slightly bigger than average with this one, though, and hitting muliple keys simultaneously is less of a problem. This was an unexpected and welcome surprise.Aesthetically, I love the feel of this keyboard. Most of the keys are concave and feel pleasant to the touch. Oddly, a good number of the keys on the bottom row are actually convex. While this is no issue at all, I do find it puzzling.It is priced competitively against the Logitech too.If I could change anything I would include some kind of indicator of how much charge this keyboard has at any given time. So far I have not run out of power, but eventually I expect to have a situation where there has not been enough light to keep it at a full charge and it would be good to know how much power it has retained.I'm pleased with this keyboard. It works well under Linux and I don't need to replace batteries or plug it in. I really can't ask for much more than that.

Purchased in 4/2023. I leave the keyboard switched on 24/7. I have yet to have an issue. This thing is a tank. I use it all day, 5 days a week. Portability, eh. Not my primary concern. Weight either. Speed, connectivity and quality are top notch. My second Arteck.

Update: After writing the review below the manufacturer contacted me about my experience and offered me a new keyboard to ensure that my issue were not a result of a possible technical problem. For that alone, I raised my review a star. After receiving the new keyboard I ran through a series of tests. I have to be honest, I can't give this keyboard a five star review. It isn't that I think it is poor quality, or a bad product. I simply can not type quickly and accurate when using it and can't identify the problem. I don't believe there is anything technical wrong with this device and it is quite possible it is great for someone else. But for me, I get repeated errors that I don't on other devices and I routinely miss keys when playing games. Truthfully, I'd give it a 4.5 if I could. Thank you again to the manufacturer for reaching out and trying their best to make this a successful purchase. I will still continue to use this keyboard in hopes that over time I will get used to it and reduce the typing errors. If so, I will revise this review.Original Review: I ordered this product quickly as I needed a immediately replacement for the Logitech version of this keyboard. The product was less expensive, well packaged, and seems very well built. Everything about the keyboard appears to work as advertised. However, I am having a terrible time using the keyboard. I have several computers between my work, home, and mobile devices (this keyboard is located on my home PC). All of them use a keyboard of this same style. I have no issues typing on the others, but this one just gives me challenges. I have constant typographical errors using this keyboard and I can't identify if it is the physical layout of the keyboard or an actual issue with the electronics. I get lots of double letters with adjacent keys. For example you will become youo, her will become here, has will become hasa. If I type slowly and meticulously, I don't get the errors. But typing at any speed results in errors. I don't have this issue with other keyboards. Next, this definitely isn't a gaming keyboard. First, without the extra spacing between the F1 and ESC keys, and with the ESC being larger, it is very easy to hit that key by mistake. Second, the response time just isn't as responsive as most faster paced games require. I know this isn't a specifically gaming keyboard and will never be able to compete with a higher end, wired system, but the other branded keyboards I have used seem to handle it just fine. As for PROs, this keyboard looks good, is easy to clean, seems to have great battery life (solar), and connects perfects. Maybe my CONs are simply related to me and the way that I type, and shouldn't be a reflection of the product. Just my two cents.