Absolutely love this keyboard. Very portable and very robust construction. I take it everywhere I go and use it for my phone and tablet. I also use it for my PS5 when I am at home.

I bought this expecting to see many trade-offs for portability. The only downside I could find was that the keyboard doesn't have a hinge lock, and that I had to press 3 buttons to alt+f4. Neither issue affected my everyday functionality as the hinge lock would only matter if I used it on uneven surfaces (like my legs) and the f key is a small annoyance.One thing I didn't really consider before buying (but lucked out) is the layout of the hinge keys. Most folding keyboards shove the keys near the hinge to either side of the gap and thus the keys end up smaller than usual and misaligned. This wreaks absolute havoc on muscle memory and hurts typing speed. This keyboard does not do that - the keys are staggered over the hinge and the layout is like a normal keyboard. I consider myself a pretty fast typist and I haven't found my speed to have suffered at all on this thing. It's also way better than the keyboard on any laptop I've ever had.Other pros: The travel height of the keys is pretty substantial for a portable keyboard. The construction feels very solid and durable. The connection is micro-usb (egh) but it does come with a cable and works just like a regular wired keyboard when connected. There are mini legs on either side you can flip up to create just enough height to make it comfortable. Comes with a case/stand for your phone/tablet and the case does look good as advertised.Tested on pc, laptop, Steam deck.I use a mechanical keyboard at home but I bought this while I was traveling and put this thing through the wringer for several weeks of full-time use and found it far more functional than I had expected. It's basically a regular full-sized keyboard without the numpad. Where I used to look at my laptop keyboard and thought "nah, I'll just write that email when I get home", I have no issues getting work done on this thing. While I still prefer my mechanical keyboard, I can't say I truly missed it. Yeah, the price is steep, but you basically get a real regular keyboard that fits easily in your backpack.If you're looking for something small that fits in your pocket, you'll have to deal with weird layouts and messing up muscle memory. If you're looking for a full-sized portable keyboard with very few compromises, I don't think you can do much better than this one.

Maybe better than typing on iPad glass but only just.Not recommended for touch typist

As a writer, I've been looking for a good keyboard to use with my iPhone. After trying several and a lot of research, I settled on the full-size Plugable Bluetooth folding keyboard. I bought it back in May 2016 to use with my iPhone, and it along with the iOS app Scrivener has changed when and where I can work.The verdict? I'm loving it!PROS* The full-sized keyboard has keys right where you expect them to be. I haven't had any issues with the keys being too close together or big fingers hitting two keys at once. Having a full-sized keyboard means I didn't have to compromise on functionality.* Small compact size when folded: The keyboard folds up three-ways to a nice compact size that fits well in a purse or to-go bag.* The battery life is great. I've done hours worth of writing and it still has a great charge. Haven't run it out yet!* Nice response/feel to the keys.* The full-sized keyboard is the perfect size and great for touch typists. I had no issues at all transitioning from using a regular keyboard or a laptop keyboard to this one. I love that I can seamlessly go from one keyboard to the next without having to remember different key placements.* Does not drop the Bluetooth connection. It's been rock-solid for me.* Syncs up fast to my iPhone.* Haven't had any issues with dropped characters when typing at up to 70 WPM (approximate).* Carry case folds out to create a platform to prop up your phone or tablet, and is held in place by built-in magnets.* Great affordable price!* Nice solid construction. Most of it is made out of metal and not flimsy plastic. The keyboard has been in my purse, bags, computer bags, and it just keeps on working.* Responsive manufacturer. They sent an email after purchase to ensure it was working well and to offer any help if needed.CONS (sorta)* It will add some weight to the purse, but I don't think it's too much. Much of the keyboard is built out of metal, and I do like how durable it has made the keyboard.* No locking mechanism once unfolded. When not on an even surface it will want to fold back up. However, I have been able to use it on my lap if I keep my legs together. I just have to be careful not to pound the keys, so I'm able to offset the problem with how I type.A few additional details about the keyboard:Weight: 10 oz without the case and 16 oz with the case.Size when folded: 4.75 x 6.5 x 0.6 in without case, and 5.0 x 6.6 x 0.9 in with the case.Keyboard size when open: 11.5 x 4.6 x 0.5 inchesYou won't regret trying this portable keyboard. :)

The SearchA few months ago I started a long search for an ideal portable keyboard that would work with tablets and other mobile devices. I needed something that would provide a good typing experience, would be solid in construction, and would be portable.All of my experience with portable keyboards came during this search in various stores and online, as previously I have only used desktop and laptop keyboards. My ideal imaginary keyboard would be like the Logitech Solar keyboards, but in a smaller form-factor (without the 10-key), with a way to protect the keys, and Bluetooth for maximum connectivity support (ie no need for a USB dongle taking up a spare port). And since I’m a touch-typist, the keys needed to be big enough and spaced enough that I wouldn’t have to hunt and peck.The ChallengersThere were several potential winners I narrowed my search down to, including the Microsoft Universal Mobile Keyboard, Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810, and the myriad clones of the folding keyboard produced by such companies as Jorno, Plugable, EC Technology, iClever, 1byone, TOZO, Oldshark, etc (seriously, there are dozens of clones).The Microsoft one apparently was having a problem with the charger, so Amazon stopped selling them until it got fixed. And the Logitech one was hard to come by. But the clones of the foldable keyboard were plentiful.Unfortunately, the folding keyboard clones all had the same problems with their design as mentioned by reviewers:* The number keys were off-set from a standard keyboard, making touch-typing the numbers difficult.* The right Shift key was separated by the Up arrow key, making using it tricky.* The wings floated off the table, such that if you typed a key on one of the wings, the whole keyboard would rock up.* You can’t type with it on your lap because the wings will fold up on you.While hemming and hawing about pulling the trigger and buying one anyway (what could it hurt? They’re pretty inexpensive), I discovered an option in the listing for the one by Plugable that I hadn’t noticed before: a “Full-Size” version! It turns out that Plugable took the original cloned design and up-scaled it to be an uncompromising full-size keyboard (and who knows, other clone makers may clone this version too). So I decided to take the plunge!The ReviewFirst of all, I am very impressed with the quality of this keyboard. All of the physical components are solid, the folding mechanism works perfectly with the magnets providing just the right resistance to keep it closed without feeling I need to pry it apart to open, and even the cover is well built and functional (something I didn’t initially care about, but turned out to be more useful than I expected).When I said this keyboard is uncompromising, I wasn’t kidding. All the keys are exactly where they are supposed to be at 100% scale. In fact, the physical layout of the keys is identical to a Macbook Pro (even if they’re not labeled the same). It feels so much like typing on a laptop keyboard that I keep instinctively reaching for a mouse or track pad. The only difference is that typing on it is slightly louder just because it doesn’t have the mass of a laptop to absorb the impact of keystrokes, allowing the taps to echo down to the typing surface. While it doesn’t offer the *click-clack* of mechanical switches, it’s also no good for a spy to use to send secret messages back to base.Folded up, it’s roughly the size of 2 phones side-by-side. While I can technically fit it into my front pants pocket, it’s awkwardly large. It’s much more suitable to store in a coat pocket, or wherever you stash your tablet.Borrowing some devices from work, I was able to successfully pair it with an iPad mini, iPhone 6 Plus, Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Macbook Pro, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, and my personal Galaxy Tab S2 9.7” and Galaxy Note 3. The pairing was quick and easy and all the unique dedicated keys worked across devices (like “Home”, “Select All”, “Cut”, “Copy”, “Paste”, etc). The range is also impressive, as when I started taking photos of the keyboard for this review across the room (over 15’ away) from the tablet it was paired with, I accidentally hit a key that launched something on the tablet.And I don’t think it was intentional, but there is a slight outward bowing of the wings when extended that gives the keyboard an almost ergonomic curve.For the tablet I went with (Galaxy Tab S2 9.7”) I got a cover that could be folded over to use as a 3-position stand. However, it only acts as a stand in landscape orientation; convenient for watching videos, but not as nice for writing. The included keyboard cover doesn’t care about orientation (or device), which means I can type in any orientation I want. It also has a little pull-out lip so you can lower the angle of the device you’re using. The cover is a nice addition that I didn’t really need, but is handy to have.I’m still in the first couple weeks of owning this keyboard and haven’t had much of a chance to really use it, so I can’t comment on its longevity, or its travel convenience. But my first impressions are very favorable. This review is probably the most I’ve written with it so far.With regards to the common complaints about the smaller version of this keyboard:* The number keys are exactly where they should be.* The right shift is exactly where it should be, with the possible detriment being that the arrow keys have been shrunk to make room, but that’s fairly common among all keyboards.* The keyboard is massive enough, and there’s enough flex in the wings, that the slight downward drop the wings experience when you type on an edge key doesn’t tip the whole keyboard.* The slightly larger size allows the keyboard to fit on your lap in a pinch, as long as you keep your knees together such that they support the hinges of the keyboard.Oh, and the box even has a “Thank You” in Klingon. :)Things to ImproveThe easiest thing Plugable could do to improve this keyboard is to print the alternate key designations for the various formats (Android vs iOS vs OSX). Right now only the Windows designations are printed and you have to guess the alternates for the other OSes. This should only affect a few keys that are different across platforms. This can help with the confusion as some of the keys don’t match the positioning you would expect, like on OSX.The next simple thing would be to allow the joints to relax just a tad bit more so that the wings of the keyboard actually do lay all the way down against the typing surface. Alternatively, add tiny foot pads to the edges so that they come into contact with the typing surface in order to eliminate the flex of the wings when typing.