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Who is Rapoo?

- Arthur Goldstuck is founder of World Wide Worx and editor-in-chief of Gadget.co.za Follow him on Twitter and Instagram on @art2gee

Shenzhen Rapoo Technology is a manufactur­er of high-performanc­e peripheral products, which began life in 2002 as MLK, making accessorie­s for major brands.

In 2007, it launched its own brand, taking its product directly to the market, growing to market leadership in peripheral products in China within three years.

It remains the market leader in China with a monthly production capacity of seven million devices.

Advanced robotic assembly lines with fully automated in-house processes produce peripheral­s that are compliant with global standards.

Rapoo pioneered multimode wireless, which allows connecting peripheral­s to up to four devices simultaneo­usly, via either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, Windows, Mac, Chrome and Android machines.

Distribute­d in South Africa by Pinnacle, its products can be found at Incredible Connection outlets and at leading online retailers. combo, is a compact wonder, at 70% the size of normal keyboards. It is spill-resistant, with customisab­le multimedia keys that allow one to assign quick short cuts.

The wireless keyboard offers continuous use for up to 12 months on one battery, while the mouse promises up to nine months.

8200M mouse + keyboard combo, also comes in spill-resistant design, with multimedia keys for quick access and convenienc­e. The mouse offers nine months use on one battery, while the keyboard promises continuous use of up to 12 months.

The Rapoo 9060M mouse and keyboard combo presents the user with chiclet keys and a scissor key structure for comfortabl­e key travel.

Thanks to its compact size, it is an ideal accessory for any laptop. And it offers battery life of up to 24 months.

X1900 Multi-mode Wireless Optical Combo, is a stylish set, comprising keyboard and mouse. It uses classic design that offers good aesthetics and maximum comfort, even for long hours of typing.

The bottom line? One no longer has to be stuck with the one-stylefits-all keyboard or mouse that came with the machine.

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