#Microsoft keyboards full#
#Microsoft keyboards portable#
#Microsoft keyboards android#

This isnвЂ™t helped by the fact that the вЂNвЂ™ is twice the size of a usual key, as are the вЂTвЂ™ and вЂGвЂ™ keys. Whenever I had to type a word with a вЂbвЂ™ in it, IвЂ™d almost without fail end up fingering the ravine in between the two sides of the Microsoft keyboard. For one, I realized that I always use the index finger on my right hand to hit the вЂBвЂ™ key. If youвЂ™re a touch typist, this keyboard will confuse you to begin with. Because of the foldable design, each side of the keyboard is separated from the other by the fold through the middle which is essentially wide enough that you could fit another column of keys in. ItвЂ™s really useful and quick, especially if you like to get work done on your phone and tablet. Once you have two devices paired, regardless of which platform they are, you can switch between them just by pressing one of the channel buttons. To set up a second device, go through the process again, but select the other channel. Press the OS-switching button until the iPad/iPhone symbol is lit up and go through the usual Bluetooth pairing procedure in the Settings app. Just above it are three small backlit platform logos. On the far right of the top row of keys is the OS-switching key. Since there are two Bluetooth channels, each has its own pairing button on the top row, to the right of the Escape key. Setting up is easy В opening the keyboard powers it on, closing it switches it off. ItвЂ™s only when the Lithium-ion battery inside dies (after three months of use) that youвЂ™re reminded itвЂ™s not magical, and you have to go routing around for a Micro USB cable to plug it in. The battery inside lasts so long, itвЂ™s almost as if itвЂ™s powered by magic. WhatвЂ™s more, thereвЂ™s a search button that launches Spotlight search. It has volume and music controls, a lock key and home button which all do what youвЂ™d expect them to on iOS. ItвЂ™s a 6-row keyboard with full-size keys and bespoke control buttons for each supported platform. Instead, Microsoft went with embedded magnets to ensure it stays closed when you want it to be. ThereвЂ™s no catch, faster or band to keep the keyboard shut. ItвЂ™s lightweight and designed not to draw attention to itself. Although itвЂ™s not certified as waterproof, itвЂ™s designed to handle the odd accidental spillage here and there. Apart from the keys, the entire keyboard is covered and sealed inside a durable, flexible and splash-proof material. When open, itвЂ™s 295.1mm wide, roughly the width of an Apple Wireless Keyboard, and thinner than an iPhone 6. It should comfortably slip into a coat pocket, or in the back pocket of your pants and will easily hide inside a bag or purse. When closed, the keyboard measures just 147.6mm wide, 125.3mm high and 11.5mm thin.

#Microsoft keyboards portable#

ItвЂ™s safe to say that this is one of the most versatile and portable Bluetooth keyboards on the market. WhatвЂ™s more, you can have it paired to two devices at once and switch between them with the press of a button.

#Microsoft keyboards android#

ItвЂ™s small enough to carry around in your pocket when folded, and works with iOS, Windows and Android devices. The Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard is different. Most of them double up as cases, theyвЂ™re about as big as the iPad and theyвЂ™re not well optimized for other devices.

#Microsoft keyboards full#

The iPad accessory market is full of keyboards.