Is a wireless keyboard worth getting?
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jsh1120
iPF Noob
Yes! Sometimes feel like I'm a shill for Microsoft when I recommend this keyboard in thread after thread. Nice to see some confirmation from another satisfied user.
Tim SPRACKLEN
iPF Noob
I use this keyboard too - using it now - but there is an alternative - the Freedom iConnex - it's available from Amazon and even has some dedicated iPad buttons - for Home, volume up, volume down etc.
Tim
Blackbelt
iPF Noob
I just bought the Apple mini BT wireless key board. No wonder lots of people jump to buy the Apple products and love the brand. It is an amazing little key board and it looks awesome with the IPad.
I hate to convert my IPad to a netbook by attaching things to it however this little key board truly has made typing faster and more fun.
I hate to convert my IPad to a netbook by attaching things to it however this little key board truly has made typing faster and more fun.
The Alternative
iPF Noob
+1 for the Kensington iPad cover/keyboard combination. Have been using it since Father's Day. The remarkable thing about it is the battery life of the keyboard. Quite impressive!
jsh1120
iPF Noob
It appears that the latest version of the Apple Wireless Keyboard, designated as the /B model (as distinguished from the /A model that was sold until very recently), may have problems in function key functionality, specifically for controlling volume via the keyboard.
Details are sketchy but it appears that changes in the keyboard to support the latest Mac OS (Lion) may have created the problems for the iPad. A thread on the topic can be found on Accessories forum and other comments are available on other sites. (Google is your friend in this case.)
The keyboard version is shown on the box.
Details are sketchy but it appears that changes in the keyboard to support the latest Mac OS (Lion) may have created the problems for the iPad. A thread on the topic can be found on Accessories forum and other comments are available on other sites. (Google is your friend in this case.)
The keyboard version is shown on the box.
Below is a link for a BT keyboard/case combo for $40. It looks and sounds a lot like my Kensington model. Even the reviews sound the same as when I was researching a while back before I bought mine. Some reviewers say that they have to enter the pairing code each time they turn on the keyboard, same as some said about the Kensington. I have never had that problem--paired it initially and works every time since. I have bought many items from the vendor--good prices, good products and have been good about refunds/returns:
Mwave MWAVE iPad Bluetooth Keyboard Keycase Folio Deluxe from mwave.com
Mwave MWAVE iPad Bluetooth Keyboard Keycase Folio Deluxe from mwave.com
Sundancekid
iPF Noob
A wireless keyboard does come in handy specially if you're doing some serious document works thst entails a lot of typing. Luckily i was able to buy a bluetooth keyboard for only $23 here in my location... 
I have owned my IPad1 for one year now. I have seen people with the wireless Apple keyboard and they have all expressed they are not happy with it. They don't like the fact you can't tell if it is on. They also say they don't like that it is not attached to the IPad, like in a case.
About one month ago I purchased the Kensington, all is one keyboard and I LOVE it. I am almost redy to give up my laptop. I love that it has a case that it is attached. I can completely cover the keys if I need to, by laying the IPad on top of the keys. I can also stand it up so it is more laptop like. My keyboard has a switch up flip up and you can tell it is on. It automatically connects to the Bluetooth. It has made such a difference when I type a lot. Save money on the case and buy this one and you get both.
The site will not let me send a link. Just look it up. Sorry
About one month ago I purchased the Kensington, all is one keyboard and I LOVE it. I am almost redy to give up my laptop. I love that it has a case that it is attached. I can completely cover the keys if I need to, by laying the IPad on top of the keys. I can also stand it up so it is more laptop like. My keyboard has a switch up flip up and you can tell it is on. It automatically connects to the Bluetooth. It has made such a difference when I type a lot. Save money on the case and buy this one and you get both.
The site will not let me send a link. Just look it up. Sorry
caningit said:
I am very happy with my Apple wireless keyboard. As to whether it is on or not, every time I press the button on the right, the green light illuminates briefly to let me know that it is connecting, and that's it. If it was attached to the iPad it would have to be smaller. I like it the way it is.
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NYHorsewoman
iPF Novice
I LOVE my Apple keyboard. So light and easy. It's a wonderful keyboard. Easy to take along as well.
