Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E. M Wireless Keyboard

If you want a catch-all input device for your HDTV-connected Android device or PC (on which you don't plan to type entire tomes), the Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E. M is a solid pick.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E. M Wireless 1

Product details

  • Centralizes Media Control - Great as a remote-control as you stream TV and other media from popular streaming services including YouTube, Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO GO, Plex, Movies by Flixster, Pandora Internet Radio, and Twitch TV
  • Lightweight and Portable - At 190 grams, S.T.R.I.K.E.M is a go-to travel keyboard. A formfitting case provides travel protection, a device stand enables comfortable viewing angles, and a rechargeable Li-poly battery stores up to 45 hours of mobile energy
  • Enables Fluid Typing - Custom P.U.L.S.E. scissor keys are low profile, deliver crisp actuation with a tactile click response, and boast a 2mm travel distance for speedy typing. Ideal for navigating an iPad or Office Suite on your Smart TV
  • Multiplatform Game Smart Technology - Enables near-universal compatibility with Windows PC and Mac computers, laptops, plus tablets and smartphones including Samsung GALAXY, LG, and Google Nexus products
  • Bluetooth Classic Connectivity - A dedicated Bluetooth button easily establishes a wireless connection between S.T.R.I.K.E.M and up to four Bluetooth-enabled devices. The Bluetooth button also smoothly cycles through all paired devices
  • Optical Finger Navigation - Ideal for Internet browsing and playing touchscreen video games, an OFN sensor provides an alternate method of cursor movement. The built-in track pad with mouse control buttons transforms S.T.R.I.K.E.M into a 2-in-1 keyboard
  • Customizable Backlighting - Intense white backlighting around all main keys promotes optimal visibility in dim environments and makes the S.T.R.I.K.E.M Bluetooth keyboard fantastic for late night videogame sessions
  • Perfectly Complements M.O.J.O. - An ideal ally for the world's most powerful gaming console for Android, Bluetooth technology links S.T.R.I.K.E.M to M.O.J.O. Excellent for HDTV access to social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

PROS

+ Easy to switch between four devices.
+ Offers media and mouse pointer controls.
+ Small and stylish.
+ Comes with case and tablet stand.

CONS

- Small, cramped keys are uncomfortable for typing anything of length.
- Awkward for iOS users.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on September 22, 2014
If you want a catch-all input device for your HDTV-connected Android device or PC (on which you don't plan to type entire tomes), the Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E. M is a solid pick.
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