A keyboard with a pointing device built in does the work of a keyboard and a mouse in the space of one. It suits places where a mouse has nowhere to go: a server rack, a workshop bench, a kiosk, a standing desk, or a sofa in front of the TV. The choice comes down to the kind of pointer, the size of the keyboard and the connection.
Trackball or touchpad
| Trackball | Touchpad | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | You roll a ball with a finger or thumb; the keyboard stays still | You slide a finger across a flat surface, as on a laptop |
| Strength | Fine, steady cursor control without lifting your hand | Familiar gestures such as two-finger scrolling and zooming |
| Typical use | Control rooms, industrial and medical equipment, CAD | Office work, presentations, media PCs |
Mini keyboards with a trackball
These are 284 mm wide, about two thirds the width of a full-size keyboard, with quiet scissor keys.
- PERIBOARD-526: wired USB, the standard model.
- PERIBOARD-427 H: the same size with white and red backlighting for dim rooms.
Mini keyboards with a touchpad
- PERIBOARD-525: wired USB, with a 63 × 47 mm touchpad that supports pointing, scrolling and zooming.
- PERIBOARD-725: wireless, by Bluetooth or a 2.4 GHz USB receiver.
- PERIBOARD-716 III: a slim wireless keyboard with a large touchpad, made for a laptop, a PC or a smart TV. It runs on two AAA batteries.
Full-size keyboards
If you need a number pad as well, these keep everything in one piece.
- PERIBOARD-513: wired, with a multi-touch touchpad and a number pad.
- PERIBOARD-313: wired and backlit, with a touchpad and extra USB ports.
- PERIBOARD-322: a mechanical keyboard with a built-in trackball, backlighting and extra USB ports.
Before you order
Check the layout on the product page; it shows which ones are in stock. If you want a small keyboard without a pointer, see our guide to choosing a mini keyboard.
Frequently asked questions
Is a trackball or a touchpad better?
Neither is better in general. Choose a trackball for precise, steady pointing, and a touchpad if you rely on scrolling and zooming gestures or already use a laptop touchpad comfortably.
Is there a wireless keyboard with a touchpad?
Yes. The PERIBOARD-725 connects by Bluetooth or a 2.4 GHz receiver, and the PERIBOARD-716 III uses a 2.4 GHz receiver.
Can I use one of these keyboards with a smart TV?
The PERIBOARD-716 III is designed for that: it is wireless, slim and has a large touchpad for navigating from the sofa. Whether a keyboard works depends on the TV accepting USB keyboards and mice.
Which layouts are available?
It depends on the model. The trackball mini keyboards are made in UK, US, German and French layouts, and the PERIBOARD-427 H also in Spanish. The product page lists what is in stock.
