Who besides me remembers the Stowaway folding keyboard from ThinkOutside? Although it’s been over 15 years ago since I reviewed it, I continue to think about how cool it was and still is after all these years. If there was a Bluetooth version of this Stowaway keyboard available today, I’d buy one. But there isn’t, so […]
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The onscreen keyboards we use on our smartphones and tablets work just fine most of the time, but when you need to enter a lot of text, they become more annoying than useful. To remedy that situation, most people opt for a cover that has a built in keyboard. That works ok, but drastically increases the bulk and
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The proliferation of gadgets without keyboards has been explosive over the last few years, as have the options for keyboards to increase productivity. The Surface and Surface Pro series, the numerous Windows, Android and iOS tablets…all of them call for a keyboard to really maximize productivity with these devices. Rapoo generously sent us a sample
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If you like using those virtual keyboards that are projected on the table in front of you, you might be interested in this keyboard projector. If you are also a die-hard Star Wars fan, you’ll definitely be interested in the R2-D2 Original Sound Virtual Laser Keyboard. The robot stands 3.8” L x 2.75” W x 1.9”
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I don’t like using the virtual keyboard on my iPad, but I dislike having a heavy, bulky keyboard case on my iPad even more. Of course, another problem with expensive keyboard cases is that they aren’t likely to fit your next device when you upgrade. With the Logitech Keys-to-go Portable Keyboard, you’ll have a Bluetooth
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Picture this scenario: You are sitting in front of your laptop or desktop computer texting your friends on your smartphone using its onscreen keyboard. Most of us do this activity many times a day. But I know of a gadget that will make texting and emailing on your phone much easier and faster – especially if you’re already
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Microsoft is offering some pretty cool looking Universal Mobile Keyboards that work with Apple, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets. The cover protects the keyboard when not in use, and opening the cover wakes the keyboard – and closing it sleeps the keyboard, of course. The cover detaches and has a built-in stand to support
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Apple allows you to add new software keyboards to your device with iOS 8, but Brando allows you to add a physical keyboard to your iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 Ultra-thin Slide-out Bluetooth Backlight Keyboard case snaps onto the back of your iPhone 6; it leaves all connectors and controls uncovered. In addition to the
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I enjoy my iPad mini, but I worry about dropping it or otherwise damaging the unit when I travel. Also, it serves most of my needs, but there are still occasions where I need to set up a laptop to write a review or extended emails. Now, with the rugged folio from Zagg, I have converted
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I’ve reviewed a lot of keyboard cases for iPads and iPad minis in my day, but I’m always game to try another. I find that some are pretty uncomfortable to type on and some do very well for an undersized keyboard. Then there’s the Belkin Qode Thin Type Keyboard Case for iPad Air, which is
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We review a lot of external battery packs here on The Gadgeteer. They come in all manner of shapes, sizes and colors, but they all suffer from one problem – they are just one more thing you have to carry around with you. One solution to this problem is to use gadgets that have a
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Small tablets like the Google Nexus 7 are light weight companions suited perfectly for all sorts of mobile tasks which make them great alternatives to a regular laptop. Onscreen touch keyboards get the job done, but sometimes you just want a physical keyboard to make it easier and faster to edit documents and write emails. For those times, you need
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Although Adesso mentions Windows 8 in the title and Android in the description, the Compagno X Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard with Universal Case Stand for Windows 8 Tablets should work with any mobile device with Bluetooth 3.0 wireless technology compatibility (backwards compatible with 2.1, 2.0, 1.2 & 1.1). The aluminum keyboard has an 84-key US layout with scissor-switch
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Ok, I realize not everyone is as enamored with the iPad as I am, but since it is my tablet device of choice, I do like to present interesting options and accessories for it when I find them. The FAVI Swivel Screen Portfolio Case with Bluetooth keyboard (hence forth known as the FAVI case) is
When Apple released the iPad mini with Retina display, some people were disappointed because it was slightly thicker than the original. That meant it was probable that many accessories for the original wouldn’t work with the newest model. That’s not the case with the Minisuit Bluetooth QWERTY Keyboard Stand Case for iPad mini 1 &
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Or at least pair with three devices simultaneously. At first blush, it seems the Multi-Sync Keyboard from Kanex is designed to work only with Apple products, but reading closer reveals that this Bluetooth keyboard also works with Windows and Android devices, too. You can even use it with your Apple TV. This isn’t unexpected from
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Because he was tired of the inefficient on-screen keyboard on his iPhone, Ryan Seacrest (yep, the guy on TV) joined with Laurence Hallier to develop the Typo iPhone Keyboard Case. The Bluetooth keyboard sits at the bottom of your iPhone and, according to early users, can increase your typing speed and reduce the number of mistakes.
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Because virtual keyboards on tablets always present a problem for some users, there are a multitude of keyboard cases on the market. The keyboards for the full-sized tablets are undersized and can be difficult for touch-typists to type on because of their non-standard layout. I was surprised when I heard that manufacturers were introducing keyboard
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Several months ago, a friend of mine gave me a challenge. It was to write a page a day, any format I wanted, as long as I was writing roughly 700 words daily. While by no means did I ever consistently meet that goal, it did kickstart the writing bug in me again. I primarily
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I have never been considered a workaholic, at least not when it comes to my day job. But when it comes to The Gadgeteer, I can’t unplug and to be honest, I don’t want to. I enjoy working on reviews and answering emails, even while I’m on vacation. This year we went to Sanibel Island Florida
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