DOIO KB01-14: An Enter-Key Power Button for My Desk
I spend enough time with keyboards that I wanted the PC’s power button to feel like one, too. This looked like a good way to add a small accent to my otherwise black desk.
Fresh from the box, it feels heavier and more solid than I’d expected. The Enter-shaped cap has a red base, white top, and large black “X,” so it immediately stands out among the other gear.
A low-profile switch gives the button a pleasing tactile response. Underneath, an acrylic base and wide rubber pads keep it from slipping, even when placed casually at the edge of the desk. The paint and finish look clean, in keeping with what I’ve come to expect from the brand.
I chose wired over wireless because I’d rather keep my PCI-e lanes free. The cable looks long enough to reach the tower under my desk. These are only first impressions after a few presses, though; I can’t yet comment on responsiveness in use or long-term durability.
This weekend I’ll connect it to the motherboard, use it for a while, and come back with a fuller review.
DOIO KB01-14 at a Glance
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Function | PC power button (Enter-key design) |
| Connection | Wired, connects to your motherboard |
| Body | Aluminum alloy with an acrylic base and anti-slip pads |
| Switch | Low-profile, hot-swappable (low-profile switches only) |
Follow-Up: After Living With It
Since that first unboxing, the KB01-14 has earned a permanent place on my desk. The finish and design are what I keep appreciating about DOIO products, and this small button is no exception. Against the black setup, it looks like a little piece of keyboard art rather than an anonymous switch. Pressing it to start the PC still makes me smile. What began as a decorative purchase has become part of the way I use the desk: a practical control I enjoy looking at and touching.
The shape does need one clarification. Although it looks like an Enter key, it doesn’t function as one on the computer. It is a PC power button dressed in the form of a keyboard key. That distinction matters if the appearance has led you to imagine an extra keyboard input for the desk.
What I’d Change
The switch is hot-swappable, but the choice is limited to low-profile switches. A favorite standard mechanical switch cannot simply be dropped into the socket. That is the part I would keep in mind before planning to customize it: there is room to change the switch, but within a different format from a conventional mechanical keyboard.
Who Needs One
If the power button on the case is awkward to reach, bringing that control onto the desk is a useful change. My PC sits under the desk, so reaching its own button is less convenient than pressing the one beside me. That is the situation in which this small accessory makes the strongest practical case. The keyboard-like appearance is what drew me in, but easier access gives it a reason to stay. For a setup like mine, it has become a particularly worthwhile addition.
