HP Business Slim v2 Smartcard Keyboard

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For £24.38 ex-VAT, the HP Business Slim v2 Smartcard Keyboard is a pretty “get it done” option rather than a premium upgrade. If you’re equipping a managed environment where smartcard logins are the norm, this is the kind of keyboard that removes friction—employees get a familiar layout and you don’t have to faff with workarounds. The “business slim” angle also usually means it’s easier to live with on cramped desks and in hot-desking setups, and it tends to feel purpose-built for office use.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it for anyone chasing comfort or typing joy. Slim, business-focused keyboards are often a bit more rigid and less forgiving if you type heavily all day. Also, smartcard support only matters if you actually use that authentication method—if your users don’t, you’re paying for features you won’t touch. Overall: worth it for UK business rollouts that require smartcard logins on existing HP-friendly infrastructure; not worth it as a general-purpose keyboard “treat” for power users.