Samsung VG-KBD2000 Wireless Keyboard (2014 Model)

I knew from reading reviews of the previous versions of this keyboard (1000 and 1500 models) that this keyboard was not going to be perfect when navigating through the Samsung Smart Hub. I have used it for three days and have found it to be very capable in the Smart Hub's Web Browser function! By the way, it can be used in some of the Smart Hub apps, but usually there is a limit. I can live with that. I do not think that the limitations are in this keyboard, but in how Samsung has build its Smart Hub and the apps in it! Hopefully, Samsung will roll out more software upgrades that will allow this keyboard to be more functional in all of the Smart Hub apps. Manual could be better, but overall it is adequate. The build quality seems to be above average. I like that the keyboard also can be used a remote for my Samsung Plasma HDTV--very nice touch. In a nutshell, this keyboard has allowed me to get on the WWW on my plasma, while my wife is using our PC and I do not want to squint while using the web browser on my smartphone. It is a bit pricey for what it is, but I highly recommend it if you want to gain a whole lot of functionality in your Samsung HDTV!

Excellent product

This is a gamechanger for my Samsung F6400 3D LED TV (Discontinued after last year). I'm not sure if it's compatible with every model of the smart TV, but it has made a world of difference for me. I had been interested in this right off the bat but was told it wasn't compatible with the apps; well I broke the remote which came with my TV and was looking for a replacement; I decided to go with this rather than the same remote I had just broken. I don't regret the decision. It is a bit bulky, so I may still replace the little remote, but being able to hit "esc" and "enter" and to use the arrow keys to navigate the screen is amazing (and it still has the touchpad/full original remote on the side if you prefer that). This product is the best of both worlds; I wish I hadn't waited to buy it, because then my little remote may still be alive. Anyways, I got it used through a 3rd party seller, it arrived promptly and packaged well; I replaced the batteries (I wish it hadn't shipped with dead batteries already installed; just in case I hadn't opened it right away and they would have rotted eventually) and it worked out of the box!

I got this with the idea of using it with my new Samsung Smart TV, but it turns out I mainly use it as a wireless keyboard with my ipad. Initially I used it with my new tv for using the web browser. It gets the job done, it's a LOT better than fumbling around with that on-screen keyboard where you have to move the cursor up, down, left, right(that drives me crazy after a while, and so slow). The web browser does feel a bit clunky, but I think that is a reflection of the web browser/smart tv and not the keyboard itself. It has a replica of the remote control that came with the tv attached to the keyboard, which is super cool, although the touch pad feels like a prop, there's no clicking sensation when you press on it. Also, there is one app where the keyboard doesn't work with it(I think Youtube is the one). As it turns out, 95% of the time, I have been using this as a keyboard for my ipad. With my 5 year old laptop recently dying on me, I was forced to move the ipad into the no. 1 portable device slot. A keyboard was sorely needed and was about to buy an Apple wireless keyboard when I suddenly realized I had this one. It works great with the ipad! So basically, it has become the wireless keyboard that I use with my ipad, with the added convenient option of using it for surfing the web on my tv, which frankly I don't do very often. If you have a Samsung smart tv, and a need for a wireless keyboard for another device, this is a GREAT keyboard for you.

I purchased the KDB2000 keyboard to go with my new 55" Samsung, smart TV. It was a complete disappointment. Though it has a "Smart Hub" key the directional arrows and cursor don't work all of the Apps. Notably does not work with NetFlix. I don't understand what the point of releasing this project was? Why produce a "dedicated" keyboard that isn't even as functional as the remote control that came with the set? It does nothing that a $40 Logitech wireless keyboard won't do just as effectively at less than 1/2 the price. I also sent a review directly to Samsung but they wouldn't post it because it "didn't meet their standards." Wonder what their standards are? Save your Money. This is a real waste.

Very nice Keyboard. Now, I don't want to get anyone overly excited. But it works really well. I'm pleasantly surprised. (Only small issue it it's very easy to forget to turn off, and might cause the batteries to be used up quickly...but I can't even say that has happened though.) I entirely expected this too be buggy technology, and to have lots of issues. So far, I really can't complain. It seems to be working pretty good, and taking everything I can throw at it...based on my very limited usage of it.

This keyboard makes using the smart features of my 55ES8000 very appealing and fun. The supplied smart touch remote is quite frankly a bit of a pain and, for me, rapidly turns joy to agony. The wireless keyboard is light, balanced, has good off-axis range, makes surfing the net and accessing installed apps a breeze and the tv becomes a true gem. The letters/symbols on the keys are bold enough for easy use even in subdued light. However, the remote control section on the right suffers from pale color and poor tactile differentiation between the touchpad and the mouse buttons and is a little tricky to use in low light. A better paintjob on the remote section and some bumps on the mouse buttons would have earned a sure 5 stars.