The HP USB Slim Smart Card Keyboard is a full-size, wired keyboard designed for secure data entry and authentication. Weighing just 1.3 lbs and measuring 17.3 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches, this slim keyboard connects via a 6-foot USB-A cable, offering ample reach for your workspace. It features an integrated smart card reader, making it ideal for environments requiring enhanced security and convenient access to smart card-enabled applications, with full functionality supported on Windows operating systems.
The choice between membrane, low-profile, and mechanical switches determines typing feel and noise. Consider ergonomics and layout sizes (full-size vs tenkeyless) based on desk space and numpad reliance. Available from $54.99.
Keyboards are passive peripherals with almost zero cost of ownership. Wireless models may require occasional battery replacements, but energy costs are negligible.
Common Failure Modes
Liquid spills and physical debris are the primary killers of keyboards. Mechanical switches can develop 'chatter' (registering double keystrokes), while membrane domes lose elasticity.
The choice between membrane, low-profile, and mechanical switches determines typing feel and noise. Consider ergonomics and layout sizes (full-size vs tenkeyless) based on desk space and numpad reliance.
Mechanical keyboards can last for decades due to durable individual switches. Membrane keyboards degrade faster as the rubber domes lose their elasticity.
The HP USB Slim Smart Card Keyboard is available at adorama, bhphoto, starting at $54.99.
Keyboards are passive peripherals with almost zero cost of ownership. Wireless models may require occasional battery replacements, but energy costs are negligible.
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