SEPTEMBER 2020 PCWorld 61broken-glass pattern that isn’t on the
keyboard. It’s a bit on the small side—my
pointer and index fingers extended well over
the edge with the mouse in my palm—but the
buttons are responsive, and the scroll wheel
has a nice incremental bump for more precise
scrolling. Like the keyboard, the mouse
buttons can be configured using the Cherry
Keys software (go.pcworld.com/chky).BOTTOM LINE
The Cherry DW 9000 Slim doesn’t sacrifice
productivity for its modicum of flair. Both the
keyboard and mouse are well-made and
comfortable to use, and its connectivity
consistently held up over hours of use.
Whether you’re looking for a new workhorse
or just want to spice up your daily doldrums,
the DW 9000 Slim will abide.The mouse has six
buttons that can be
custom mapped.
bottom of the
mouse and plug
it into your
computer. Then
slide the switch on
the keyboard or
mouse to RF and the
device will connect automatically.
TYPING FEEL
Surprisingly, for a company known for its
iconic mechanical switches, Cherry’s DW
9000 uses a scissor-mechanism switch
instead. Despite the keyboard’s thinness, the
Chiclets-like keys have a decent amount of
travel and deliver a snappy stroke with a
satisfying thunk. I appreciated that tactile
feedback because the keys are virtually silent
when typing with normal pressure.
As a touch typist, I’m sometimes thrown
off my game by wireless keyboard layouts.
But with its roomy design and slightly
concave keys, I had no problem with key
discovery and was able to switch between it
and my laptop keyboard without having to
adjust my finger spread.
The accompanying six-button mouse
weighs three ounces and sports the same
bronze-and-black color scheme, plus a gray
Cherry DW 9000 Slim
PROS- Attractive and durable design.
- Smooth and satisfying typing feel.
- Supports Bluetooth and RF connectivity.
CONS - Feet have to be stuck on with adhesive to raise the
keyboard. - No backlighting.
- Mouse is on the small side and may be
uncomfortable for larger hands.
BOTTOM LINE
The Cherry DW 9000 Slim keyboard and mouse
offer enhanced productivity and appealing aesthetic
if you can look past its stick-on keyboard feet and tiny
mouse.
$70