I need something for tablets (that's real tablets, not iOS/Android), ideally with a built in stand. I still have an iGo keyboard but I've never really used it due to it's weird layout. What I want is a 'normal' keyboard, UK layout (I'll take US layout if I have to), but folding. Reduced pitch is fine, but it's got to be realistically typeable on and not have peripheral but important keys like \/ and # ~ ¦ scattered about all over the place.
Any suggestions? The front runner on my radar by default is the Wedge Keyboard but it doesn't fold.
What's a good 5-row, actually portable Bluetooth keyboard?
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Burz
- Main keyboard: Matias Mini Quiet Pro
- Favorite switch: Matias Quiet
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Matias Laptop Pro is 6-row and non-foldable, but still very compact and mechanical too. It has bluetooth and can recharge its Li-ion batt via USB.
Lenovo also makes a nice bluetooth ThinkPad keyboard.
Those are the ones I'm familiar with.
Lenovo also makes a nice bluetooth ThinkPad keyboard.
Those are the ones I'm familiar with.
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sqz
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Thanks, I'm aware of both but in the case of the Matias I've zero interest in mechs for desktop or mobile to be honest - and in portable use it wouldn't make any sense as it'll really weigh them down. And in the case of the Lenovo, if you mean the Tablet 2 keyboard I have it and I've used it once - way too heavy/large. The Wedge is at the upper end weight and sizewise (and I'd have to ditch the cover-stand and use something else as it's too heavy) in terms of what I'm prepared to carry but it's still on the too-big side for stowage.
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sqz
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Wow. An ~800g cabled scissor without a number pad... What's it made of? Leaddavkol wrote:In the end, I usually carry a typematrix with me. They even had plans to release a new version, which would be either wireless, or at least with a detachable cable... too bad it probably won't ever come to life.
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nourathar
- Location: Amsterdam
- Main keyboard: variable: beamspring, Northgate, IBM SSK, Topre
- Main mouse: CST L-Trac
- Favorite switch: beamspring, dampened complicated white Alps, Topre
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a decent looking foldable keyboard is by Matias:
http://www.matias.ca/foldingkeyboard/
but there doesn't seem to be a bluetooth version..
http://www.matias.ca/foldingkeyboard/
but there doesn't seem to be a bluetooth version..
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mashby
- Location: Nashville, TN USA
- Main keyboard: KBC Poker (MX-Black)
- Main mouse: Apple Magic Trackpad
- Favorite switch: Buckling Spring
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Back in the days of Palm OS, I was a big fan of the ThinkOutside portable keyboard. They had various versions for different devices, but their final version was a Bluetooth model. Here's a listing on Amazon with photos.
Back in 2007 I found one on eBay and bought it and used it for many years and it's still part of my kit for extended travel. I find that I have to re-pair it with my devices every time I use it, but it's been a solid and quite portable keyboard.
Granted, it's somewhat dated, but it is an option that you may not have considered.
Back in 2007 I found one on eBay and bought it and used it for many years and it's still part of my kit for extended travel. I find that I have to re-pair it with my devices every time I use it, but it's been a solid and quite portable keyboard.
Granted, it's somewhat dated, but it is an option that you may not have considered.
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sqz
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Am I reading the weight right... total weight 700g?!?!?nourathar wrote:a decent looking foldable keyboard is by Matias:
http://www.matias.ca/foldingkeyboard/
but there doesn't seem to be a bluetooth version..
