Great product! Keyboard not small or terribly portable, but perfect for using with iPad or phone. I can now type and chart so much faster on my medical charting iPad app I use, and still have ability to use the touchscreen. This is about thie size of a piece of loose-leaf paper, and pretty thick. Not super lightweight--check dimensions carefully if you are looking for something to carry around with you. This does sit much nicer on my lap than my normal keyboard I use now at work with my Mac. The slot for your device has a grippy feel to it and holds both my iPad air and S5 in any position. Had to take the cover off my S5 (heavy cover) to insert, although able to keep the iPad cover on to insert into the slot.
I like that it uses AA batteries, so will not have to worry about it losing power at odd times when I am not able to charge it, as long as I have batteries nearby. The on-off switch is underneath the keyboard and you have to lift up the keyboard to use it, which is a tiny inconvenience. The keyboard is not backlit, but the keys stick up far enough and are in the normal places they should be, that typing should not be an issue. I can type really fast with this keyboard, probably faster than the bigger ones I normally use for my computer...will probably replace my normal keyboard with this one for my Mac at work, just because it does type so well and I can hold it on my lap so perfectly.
As I said before, it is not super-lightweight or thin, but to use at your desk or carry short distances not a problem. Pairs up to 3 devices separetely with the dial, so you don't have to pair every single time you use a different device, just switch the dial to 1,2 or 3.
The only other portable keyboards I've used before were small ones for Kindle. This is so much easier to use, and am extremely glad I got it. Will make my work so much easier. I thought getting a keypad for my iPad contradicted the whole idea of a tablet, but instead it has greatly increased its usefulness and efficiency.
If you are looking for something lightweight, ultra-portable, and tiny, don't get this. If you want a good, solid keyboard that is laid out perfectly and a great size for your lap, AND that you can type fast on, get this one. And it is still small enough I can carry it around in my workbag or Mac carrier when I need to.
I just wish I'd gotten this a long time ago for work--would have made my job so much easier. Great purchase.
| Wireless Type | Bluetooth |
|---|---|
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 2 years |
