Is there any software required to used this keyboard?
1052347
If you want to program the keys, yes you do need software (I never used it). If you just want to use it like a normal keyboard and take advantage of the back lighting - no software is need for this. If you read my review, my biggest complaint is the return key isn't large like the picture - it's the sizeof the backspace key. I say false advertising.
1052348
Yes, your computer must have an operating system installed. Also it must have the drivers necessary to recognize generic USB inputs.
1052349
No, it's plug and play. But be warned, it's sensible to shorting out, mine burned out in the first 24 hours. Spend the extra $10 and go for a Logitech instead.
1052350
No there is no software for the keyboard, its more of a plug and play keyboard.
799113
No. They are just the normal multimedia combo keys (Fn+F Keys) not programmable.
10099
An external keyboard will work. Either USB plug in or bluetooth. I used a plug in keyboard and it worked fine. All keys functions worked. I used a capacitive stylus that worked great.
493719
I'm not sure as Windows 8 was not around during the short time I owned this, but I'd not recommend this keyboard to anyone for any OS. Read my review to see why.
1627030
I'm not sure. You'll have to check the company's website for Mac driver compatibility. If they have drivers listed for it then yes but it's not a plug-and-play model like some standard keyboards. But last I checked there were no Mac drivers available.
51059
I would suggest downloading the demo and giving it a try: http://www.typingmaster.com/education/pro/demo.asp
1274393
Yes you can use other keyboards. I suggest you go to a Microsoft store if there is one nearby and check out the keyboards they have. Any keyboard that has USB or Bluetooth connectivity should work. However, as Mari points out, there are some advantages to using the ASUS keyboard, namely screen protection and extra battery life
1691813
just plug it in, Im sure you can use this keyboard for your laptop. (depend how old is your laptop)
1528810
the keyboard is in fact QWERTY US 101 keyboard. nevertheless you can easily add any layout you like and use the virtual keyboard at first where eventually you ll be used to the shortcut to the letters requested (available through windows software and is in fact hardware independent)
782391
You should be able to use almost any keyboard, but I purchased a Samsung keyboard.
2224949
I'm not sure. Not familiar with that device. I'm using the programwith a USB keyboard and windows 7 which works fine.
441706
Yes I returned it because it has to be run through the software it came with it. It was very difficult and I never figured out how to get it to work even with the software downloaded and the keyboard plugged into the computer.
1577976
You need to download a driver for the keyboard, so I'd call Lenovo or ask this question in the chat room on their website.
344207
I'm not sure, it seems like a standard keyboard to me so I didn't really worry about thatI think it comes with instructions, if I'm not mistaken. If not you can always google the item and find instructions easily that way
1117301
You should check on geekhack. There are some people on there have created different converts for old different keyboards.
1133605
no! infact i just gave it up.... too much hassle with that and lack of home and end keys in an otherwise nice little keyboard microsoft; bought a microsoft arc wireless keyboard for a bit more -- same one that i use in my office -- recommend it.
1419979
I'm not sure. The keyboard never worked for me.I had to download a driver. I would recommend the Microsoft brand wireless keyboard.