
    <p>
      Hi. My name is Moss Bliss, and this is Hacker Public Radio. This
      is my 3rd HPR solo podcast, and you can also hear me on mintCast
      and Full Circle Weekly News most weeks.</p>
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      I watch TV via streaming on a <a
href="https://www.lenovo.com/mx/es/p/computadoras-de-escritorio/thinkcentre/serie-m-tiny/thinkcentre-m700/11tc1mtm700">Lenovo
        ThinkCentre M700 Tiny</a>. I change streams and services using a
      wireless keyboard, from my recliner across the room. For a couple
      years, I was using a <a
        href="https://www.logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/k400-plus-touchpad-keyboard">Logitech
        K400r,</a> and it worked pretty well. Good keys, nice touchpad,
      a couple of extra features. It was kind of flimsy though, with
      lots of flex and keys popping off from time to time -- not so much
      of a problem as they popped back on well -- and then the plastic
      on-off slider just wore out. It had a raised strip on the plastic
      slider which served as something to grab with a nail, and it just
      eventually wore down. So I went looking for something perhaps a
      bit sturdier.</p>
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      What I found was a <a
        href="http://www.riitek.com/product/267.html">Rii Model K22</a>.
      The box had some different numbers in addition to that, and the
      label on the keyboard also had other numbers, but the best way to
      find it is to look for the K22. It was a solid, mostly metal,
      keyboard, so I bought it. No flex to speak of, and the keys are
      made to not pop off.</p>
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      There are some caveats. The volume up-down and mute buttons are
      part of the touchpad, not physical buttons, and are not lighted.
      In a dark room, with a black keyboard and touchpad, it can be easy
      to hit the wrong area of the touchpad. Also, I have yet to get the
      scroll feature -- supposedly the right side of the touchpad -- to
      work properly, but most of the time I can scroll with two fingers
      on the touchpad. Also, and I have no clue why, it sometimes brings
      up a menu I've never seen before getting this keyboard. Yes, it's
      pretty easy to make it go away, but still...</p>
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      Unlike the K400r, the K22 has a rechargeable battery built in, and
      charges via USB-C. Also, the touchpad is significantly larger than
      that of the K400r. I have had no problems with touchpad's
      responsiveness, other than the issues already mentioned. I'm not
      really very good with touchpads, so perhaps I just haven't learned
      the features.</p>
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      I paid $18 at Walmart for the K400r, although currently on Amazon
      it is going for $39.89 with a cheaper model for $19.99. The
      cheaper model has fewer buttons and a few cutbacks on design
      features. The K400r has a 4.2 star rating, with 67% 5-star and 16%
      4-star. The Amazon AI reports, "Customers find the keyboard
      functional and easy to use. They appreciate its responsive keys
      and convenient setup. Many find it a good value for the price,
      lightweight, and convenient to use from the couch. However,
      opinions differ on the size and touchpad responsiveness." The
      Logitech is wifi only, but it does come with the ubiquitous
      Logitech wifi dongle.</p>
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    <p>
      The Rii K22 is currently $24.99, minus a 15% coupon as of this
      writing.&nbsp;It has a 3.9 star rating, with 56% 5-star and 15%
      4-star. Amazon's AI reports, "Customers find the keyboard works
      well on all devices and has a responsive touchpad. They appreciate
      its compact size and good build quality. However, some customers
      have reported issues with missing keystrokes and keypad
      malfunctions. There are mixed opinions on the touchpad, battery
      life, and typing experience." The Rii keyboard can use wifi or
      Bluetooth easily, and comes with a wifi dongle.</p>
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      While I'm a touch typist, I don't use this keyboard for typing, so
      I can't comment on its missing keystrokes. I'm sure there are use
      cases where the Rii K22 would not be the best fit, but for my use,
      it is a huge step up from the K400r. The build quality and
      materials alone make it perfect for my use, where I sit in my
      recliner and use it to maneuver my browser and streams, and then
      toss it in the corner when I'm done.</p>
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    <p>
      If you have a need for a wireless keyboard, I hope you will look
      at the Rii K22. But that's it for me this time. Thank you for
      listening, and I hope to be back soon.</p>