Lenovo

Lenovo Smartcard II keyboard with smart card reader, USB-A, EST, black

The Lenovo Smartcard II is a wired keyboard with an Estonian layout that connects to the computer over USB-A. The name refers to a smart card reader: it is meant for offices where a chip card is used to sign in or sign documents. The cable is 2 m long.

  • Connection: wired, USB-A, cable up to 2 m
  • Layout: Estonian (EST)
  • Switches: plunger-type switches
  • Smart card: Smartcard model, reader built into the keyboard
  • Colour: black, no mouse included

Description

Estonian layout and a cable that reaches far

On an Estonian-layout keyboard the letters Õ, Ä, Ö and Ü are printed on their own keys, so there is nothing to memorise and no need to switch layouts in the system. Plunger-type switches guide each key straight down, and the 2-metre USB-A cable lets you place the computer under or beside the desk. Being wired, the keyboard needs no batteries or charging.

Who this keyboard is for

For organisations and offices where staff use a chip card every day, and for home users who would rather not keep a separate card reader on the desk. It works with desktops and laptops that have a free USB-A port. The manufacturer has published few technical details for this model, so we describe only what the name and the data state.

Specifications

General

BrandLenovo
TypeKeyboard
Colour of productBlack
EAN195892117179

Ports

Connector typeUSB-A

Connectivity

Connectivity technologyWired

Keyboard & controls

Keyboard layoutEstonian
Switch typePlunger type switch

Battery & power

Maximum cable length2 m

Features

Mouse includedNo

Dimensions & weight

Net weight0.82 kg

Questions & answers

Does the keyboard have Estonian letters?

Yes. The layout is Estonian, and Õ, Ä, Ö and Ü are printed on the keys.

Can I sign in with an Estonian ID card?

This is a Smartcard keyboard, which means a chip card reader built into the keyboard. Whether it has been tested with Estonian ID card software the manufacturer does not specify.

How does it connect to the computer?

With a USB-A cable up to 2 m long. This model has no Bluetooth or wireless receiver.