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Review on πŸ”‹ Arteck Universal Bluetooth Keyboard: Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard with Cellphone Cradle for Windows, iOS, Android, and More - Rechargeable Battery Included by Aaron Charlton

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Perfect keyboard for my needs

After getting rid of my laptop I was looking for a bluetooth keyboard to type on the go and this product was perfect. I wanted a small, light, and portable keyboard that could hold my phone when I wanted to type on it. I was very pleased that the keyboard was very easy to use and easy to manipulate. The mobile section fits my iPhone 12 mini with a case, so it should fit most modern devices without a case. This is a great addon that allows me to easily type in Google Docs or Grammarly. Switching between devices was also very easy. One click of a button and you can start typing on another device. Simplicity. The feel of this keyboard is great. I found the round keys just as comfortable as the square ones, and the keyboard is nicely compact without being too small. I can type without looking at it and trying to find the keys, which is very important. The function of this keyboard is amazing. It has all the special keys so that I can type on Windows without any problems. It's important to have Windows, Ctrl, and a function key, and they have it all. It also has a number pad that works easily. When using it on the iPhone, I liked the ability to toggle the virtual keyboard on and off. Back Home is a nice feature, but I wish there was a way to go to the open apps section (when you swipe up and see all running programs). I often use the hyphens (β€”) when typing and was afraid I wouldn't be able to get them right with the numeric keypad. Luckily, typing two dashes on an iPhone creates an em dash, while on Windows you can use a number of functions on the numeric keypad to make a single dash. In terms of battery life, this keyboard has been excellent so far. I received it a few days before the end of May and when it arrived it was fully charged. I've used it for typing quite a bit since then, and it still flashes three times out of four when I press the battery check button. I wouldn't call this keyboard ergonomic because it doesn't have a palm rest or anything, but that doesn't mean it's not comfortable. Because it's smaller than most keyboards, with proper positioning, you can use it on your lap, especially if you're sitting against a wall or similar. I haven't had any problems using it at home, but I prefer to print on my desk. I don't use it for gaming because the keyboard is smaller than average. This makes it difficult to align with a chair using a mouse, but I used it to play Halo. After some adjustments, you'll probably get used to it. Otherwise there are no complaints. Overall I'm very happy with this keyboard, it has all the features I need that are very hard to find. Small but not too small, Bluetooth, light weight and a comfortable phone keypad, not easy to find, but I'm glad I found this one. Nice work Artek! If you want to improve the product, I suggest backlighting it. This would make typing in the dark a lot easier as the phone's screen lighting isn't very effective. I can type with my finger so it's not necessary, but it would be very handy.

Pros
  • Computer Accessories & Peripherals
Cons
  • Hard to say