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Review on πŸ”‹ Nexus 9 Keyboard Folio by HTC by Johnny Moger

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Impressive first impression.

This review was written using the Nexus 9 Keyboard Folio. :-) To put it simply, I'm really surprised at how much I love typing on this keyboard. Within moments of connecting to my Nexus 9, I was already typing in braille with minimal typos. I waited a day or two to remember where the keys were. Even more amazing is how well this keyboard works when used for SSH connections (via Juice SSH) and code editing. However, it lacks an escape key, making using the vi editor inconvenient, but not nearly impossible. Anyhow, the key layout, key spacing, and more comfortable tactile feel make this keyboard great for typing, even with my slightly fat fingers. The pairing initiated via NFC also went smoothly. A few seconds after opening the box, the keyboard was connected to my Nexus 9. I think my grandma could understand that and I'm serious. The magnets hold the Nexus 9 in place very well. It's important to note that the power and volume buttons must be on top or they won't stay on either. I see other reviews talking about magnets not holding the keyboard very well when closed, but I don't find that to be a problem. When closed, it is very small and easy to hold even with small hands. Summary of the day. Will update after I've been using it for more than a few hours. Still amazed that it not only allowed me to edit code, but also do it well. First impression: Recommended

Pros
  • Folds in two angles for convenient working or viewing wherever you are. Type with confidence with mechanical keys.
Cons
  • Hard to say