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Dell Vostro 3555

Dell Vostro 3555

...There's an oversized Enter key and a row of half-height function keys. The cursor keys don't have any secondary functions, which is... Read more

8 May, 2012 by Sandra Vogel

ZAGGfolio keyboard

Need to type on an iPad or Galaxy Tab? The ZAGGfolio gives you a Bluetooth keyboard and a sturdy but lightweight... Read more

27 March, 2012
Mac OS X Lion

Mac OS X Lion

Mac OS X Lion is definitely a worthy upgrade for all Intel Mac users. Featuring several interface enhancements and useful new features across all the core apps, Mac OS X Lion is an excellent update for the price. Read more

20 July, 2011 by Jason Parker
Lenovo ThinkPad X1

Lenovo ThinkPad X1

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is the thinnest ThinkPad ever made, and it's a slim, cleanly designed 13in. ultraportable that's worth a look for business travellers. But it's not as thin as a MacBook Air, and its battery life isn't as good, either. Read more

18 May, 2011 by Scott Stein
Samsung's Google Chromebook hands-on

Samsung's Google Chromebook hands-on

...The standard function keys along the top row of the keyboard have been removed. Instead... Read more

12 May, 2011 by James Martin
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11"

...Break keys. This has a knock-on effect for the row of function keys, which is very small. Interestingly the control-key icons are far... Read more

22 November, 2010 by Sandra Vogel
Apple MacBook Air (11.6in./64GB)

Apple MacBook Air (11.6in./64GB)

...same glass version found on other MacBooks) both work well, although the function keys at the top are very small. The F5 key is the... Read more

26 October, 2010 by Dan Ackerman
Rowmote Pro: Remote Control for Mac and Apple TV 1G/2G 3.6.5

Rowmote Pro: Remote Control for Mac and Apple TV 1G/2G 3.6.5

...virtual button- Type on your computer, including extended characters, modifier keys, and function keys- Function keys keyboard includes a numeric pad, brightness control, and more... Read more

27 March, 2012

Nokia X7 and Symbian Anna

...hold option for supplementary functions. Nokia has also put a row of function keys beneath the space bar. When first using the Nokia X7 we... Read more

14 July, 2011

Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750

...makes them stand out to the touch. Sleek, stylish… solar-powered The function keys are very clearly labelled with their secondary functions as media controls... Read more

12 July, 2011

Sony VAIO Z with Power Media Dock

...on or off in the BIOS and control the brightness with the function keys but the backlight only turns on automatically when the light level... Read more

29 June, 2011

Netbooks vs. Tablets

...but a real keyboard none the less. With typewriter keys, cursor keys, function keys, all the things we have become accustomed to (and often dependent... Read more

16 March, 2011

Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750

...the latter response the keyboard starts drawing on its reserve power. The Function keys have some embedded actions to control music playback, adjust volume and... Read more

15 February, 2011

Google: Chrome OS netbooks coming in mid 2011

...and Wi-Fi is not always available. The netbook does not have function keys, and the caps-lock key has become a Search button. There... Read more

7 December, 2010
Photos: Toshiba AC100

Photos: Toshiba AC100

...Android home screen. Media playback controls sit on a row of small function keys above the number row. Here, you'll also find volume and... Read more

6 October, 2010 by Sandra Vogel

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