As compared to smartphone of say, five years ago, today’s smartphones and tablets are very capable. In fact, for some, they have become their workhorses over traditional laptops for working on-the-go. Though so, touchscreen is never the the preferred input option and hence, the existence of keyboard made especially for these devices. We have seen a few ourselves and to be honest, though this accessory keyboard is handy, it is never really that portable. What we need is one that far smaller than your smartphone so it can actually be easy to bring around without having to carry a bag. Sound like an impossibility? Not quite, because TextBlade Bluetooth keyboard from Santa Monica-based tech outfit WayTools is exactly that. Continue reading TextBlade Bluetooth Keyboard: Super Tiny But Comes With Full Size Keyboard Keys and Spacing
Tag Archives: iPhone Keyboard
Spike Keyboard Case
Spike Keyboard Case | from US$20.00 | www.solomatrixinc.com
fancy turning your iPhone into a BlackBerry-like device? with the Spike Keyboard Case you can actually make it happen. created by SoloMatrix, this case is unlike the horde of QWERTY keyboard case we have seen so far and it allows you to use your iPhone with a physical keyboard in portrait orientation which reminiscent that of a BlackBerry device. three models are offered via SoloMatrix’s Kickstarter page: Spike1 consists of two section where the bottom section with the TypeSmart keyboard can be slipped out and switch around to expose the keypad on the front or hide away at the back. Continue reading Spike Keyboard Case
Thanko Bluetooth Keyboard with leather carrying case
(photos: Thanko) iPhone case with removable Bluetooth keyboard | ¥5,980.00 | www.thanko.jp
we have seen quite a few iPhone keyboards around but most of them had the Bluetooth keyboard integrated closely to its iPhone case. not quite the same for this particular Thanko’s rendition. the Thanko Bluetooth keyboard [JP] comes with a leather carrying case that doubles as an iPhone case, thus keeping it close to your iPhone but yet allows the ease of removable when required. a snap button closure keeps the iPhone and keyboard closed much like a wallet, albeit being rather thick in its overall profile. though i am wary about having the phone’s screen facing the keyboard when closed which might increase the risk of the screen being scratched. Continue reading Thanko Bluetooth Keyboard with leather carrying case
Smart Keyboard concept works like Smart Cover
(credit: Jing Yang)
physical keyboard designed for iPhone is nothing new but this particular concept by a Chinese dude named Jing Yang is something that we wish Apple or anyone, will come up with. drawing its inspiration from Apple’s Smart Cover, the Smart Keyboard (yes, that’s what it is called) uses magnet to attach itself to the iPhone’s bottom and folding up activates the onscreen keyboard, while in unfolded form, the onscreen keyboard hides away, leaving you free to use the cool Smart Keyboard. the concept aims to provide user with a slightly bigger viewable space on the phone as it starts from the very bottom of the phone (yes, covering the Home button). Continue reading Smart Keyboard concept works like Smart Cover
a full size keyboard that’s also a dock for your iPhone
(credit: CompuExpert) WOW-Keys | US$99.99 | compuexpert.com
are you green with envy that Motorola ATRIX can turned into a netbook with the Motorola ATRIX laptop dock? fret not, here’s a little consolation for iPhone users out there: the WOW-Keys. at the first glance, the WOW-keys from CompuExpert looks like yet another keyboard until you spot an iPhone dock on its right. while it can’t turn your iPhone into a netbook, it can certainly provide some handy usage. Continue reading a full size keyboard that’s also a dock for your iPhone
yet another keyboard case for iPhone 4: Nuu Mini-Key Keyboard Case
(image credit: Mobile Fun) Nuu Mini-Key Keyboard Case | £69.95 | www.mobilefun.co.uk
last week we featured a duo of keyboard case for iPhone 4, now we have one more to add to the rank of keyboard case for iPhone 4. introducing the Nuu Mini-Key Keyboard Case for iPhone 4. similar to the ThinkGeek TK-421 and the Boxwave Keyboard Buddy, the Nuu Mini-Key spots a protective case and the a slide out keyboard but that’s where the similarity ends. Continue reading yet another keyboard case for iPhone 4: Nuu Mini-Key Keyboard Case
a duo of QWERTY keyboard case for your iPhone
typing or poking on touchscreen without tactile feel can take away the fun of composing messages. agree? well, both ThinkGeek and Boxwave has a solution for us (the tactile-freaks): a QWERTY keyboard case for your iPhone. personally, i have used smartphone with slide out keyboard, and i liked the convenience (except for the added thickness to the phone). these add on physical keyboards are cleverly hidden and not only let you type but also act as a case for your iPhone. Continue reading a duo of QWERTY keyboard case for your iPhone