Verbatim Marries Backlit Keyboard and USB Speakers

Desktop space for most people is in scarcity. Trying to find some room to put a pair of speakers (even the slim and thin Logitech Z5) maybe easier said than done. Since our keyboards are always within fingers reach, Verbatim sees our primary input devices as a perfect place to put some speakers.

The Verbatim's aptly Speaker Keyboard integrates a pair of stereo speakers into its top tilted edge, and USB connection powers everything from the dual speakers to back-lighting and keyboard. Its built-in USB audio chipset overrides the system sound, and while the Speaker Keyboard has a microphone jack, there isn't a headphone hole. The keyboard's host of media controls support Mac and Windows out of the box. Too bad Verbatim didn't specify the output rating for the speakers, because some of us are skeptical how much power the speakers can boost with the keyboard and backlit all operating simultaneously. The Verbatim hybrid is yours for $75.

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