We have already had the opportunity to look at the various folding portable keyboards are designed to make life easier for those who just do not have is my life without portable devices such as tablet or smartphone, but which infuriates entering text using the onscreen keyboard. Especially for fans of his Californian lifestyle project WayTools showed a slightly different approach to the question of potential users were delighted with the description of the keyboard release TextBlade, which is the company claim and swear, is “the most compact tool for blind typing method, when all of the -or produced. “It literally can be divided into pieces to fit in a pocket.

Adhering to the familiar standard QWERTY – QWERTY Keyboard, TextBlade provided with three separate modules, each of which is not much larger than a pack of chewing gum. When they are placed in close proximity to each other in the correct position, through these three parts are held together by magnetic coupling, to form an integral keyboard. One of the modules is a separate key “space”, while the other two are placed on all the other important keys. In this case, the keys of which four on each of the two modules are divided into the active zone, ie have ended up on the 12 keys on each side, which is quite compact contains all the alphabetic characters, you can call enter punctuation marks and special characters, and erase the writing.

To provide a sense of a regular desktop keyboard but without most of it is not so important part, the keys are equipped with special technology WayTools «MagLever». This non-contact sensor technology, which provides a 2 mm stroke without any mechanical wear or breakage, sometimes encounter keyboard users with springs …

A peripheral device weighs only 1.5 ounces and has a very compact size (104 × 30.6 × 11.3 mm). TextBlade comes with support for a keyboard that also serves as a stand for your smartphone or tablet while using the keyboard. This unit is compatible with iOS and Android systems with maintaining BLE.

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A new kind of keyboard with touch buttons is not just another crazy invention of the Chinese, but quite possible future. Most recently, the Patent Office has replenished a very interesting application from Apple entitled “Multifunctional keyboard assembly variants.”

The basic gist is this: each key is equipped with a display, which will be displayed different icons depending on the running program. For example, in normal mode it will be a letter or digit, and when working in a graphical editor symbols will be changed for special tools icons. It is possible that some of the keys will be designed to run certain programs (Safari, for example).

The idea, in fact, is not so new. Such a decision is at “Lebedev Studio”. But Apple design feature is that each key will respond to touch (in other words, it will touch), it will use a variety of gestures (and want it to be then this mouse?).

There is information and that the keys are made of glass (quite logical in the presence of the display), it can be perceived even as a plus, because such coverage is much stronger than the usual plastic to all of us.

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Mad Catz company prepared to release a portable gaming keyboard called STRIKEM This new model is designed for use with mobile devices such as tablets or game consoles.

The device is compact and original asymmetrical shape. As announced model implemented additional keys that perform multimedia commands and macros. Also, the developers have introduced a keyboard built-in memory for storing macros and backlit keys. To connect to mobile devices is the interface Bluetooth, and facilitate the process of connecting module called NFC. The device is powered by lithium-polymer battery.

Information about the timing of the start of sales and cost of portable gaming keyboard Mad Catz STRIKE M is not reported.

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Rapoo The company continues to develop its range of fast wireless keyboards at this time we got to review as many as four keyboard. A common feature of all the monitored items is to use the wireless interface, ultra-thin stylish body, scissor key mechanism and high build quality.

Rapoo E6100 model has both white and black color options, is equipped with Bluetooth version 3.0 and is positioned as an assistant to work with laptops, smartphones and tablets. The company says OS support families of Windows, Mac OS, iOS and Android, but recalls that the operation of all functions assigned to the keys depends on their support in the operating system.

Focus on portable devices seen in the activation function [F1] – [F12] key only when the key is pressed [Fn]. Recruitment, selection, text wrapping is convenient due to the presence of the cursor keys and tactile feedback does not replace any vibration. 

The only thing missing keyboard, so it’s a modifier CapsLock indicator and low battery indicator, because the protocol used bluetooth is not the most energy efficient and allows the keyboard to hold on without changing the batteries for a few months. But the very decent call quality and meets the stated ten meters. Rapoo E6100 excels in all the on-screen keyboard tablet and, especially, the smartphone. A small size (288mm x 110mm) is virtually weightless keyboard hint at the drawing of the plate diagonally and any religion.

Rapoo E9050 visually difficult to distinguish from its predecessor, as it has an identical layout and color scheme. But, nevertheless, this model is different role. While holding down the [Fn] is not activated functional [F1] – [F12] key, and their multimedia alter ego. To connect the included USB radio module with an operating frequency of 2.4 GHz, but used in this model, the data transfer protocol is more energy efficient. And, it is estimated, from one set of batteries, this keyboard can run for about a year.

A set of large amounts of text is comfortable after getting used to such a compact layout. This helps in a large surface of the keys, their precise mechanism of operation and, in fact, the experience of working with notebook keyboards. Next to the battery compartment security slot for a USB storage unit when traveling.

This model could well make the company brand and nettop computers ITX form factor. And would look great next to the majority of the “lap-” “no,” “ultra” and other “beech”.

Help in working with the dual interface of Windows 8 will help us model Rapoo E9180P. Its part of the keyboard is similar to those considered above, but the large touchpad provides a new experience in management. 

On such a large area is not only comfortable to control the mouse cursor, but also can play back multi-finger gestures. The surface was pretty good and does not leave fingerprints. When you work with operating systems that do not have support for gestures, the device itself recognizes dozens of gestures and translates them into pressing combinations of keys on the keyboard and mouse. Energy Efficiency keyboard is similar to the above E9050. But the presence of the touch surface is different. The expected life of one set of batteries, depending on the frequency of use of the touchpad, about six months. This model turned versatile and suitable for all kinds of tasks. 

It is equally well cope with doing presentations, management HTPC, and even in everyday use of your computer will not be in the side. A wireless module will provide reliable communications without interference at a frequency of 5 GHz.

But Rapoo E9270P Black though stands out among its tiny sisters, but has all the family traits. In the presence of a metal base, low key travel and a couple of complete batteries. At the same place and a USB module with an operating frequency of 5 GHz. 

Its distinguishing feature is an island location of the keys, which helps with touch-typing, but that’s very pressing was not so informative. Got rid of the keyboard and the keyboard layout compromise received full ISO layout with all the attributes. Not without its highlights – glossy black strip is provided with a touch-sensitive multimedia buttons. 

Who betray their presence LED indication only at the approach of his hands, and their activation is indicated weak vibration vibromotorchika in the depths of the keyboard. At the appropriate point on the [Esc] key prudently low battery indicator appears. Which is destined to see only selected as succinct format elements “AA” will not allow the keyboard to lose heart over a year. 

Texture “brushed aluminum” adds charm slim profile. So elegant and stylish keyboard will grace with his presence any desktop.

The experience of love with all of these keyboards to evaluate them as a very high-quality, thoughtful and unpretentious assistants in all the areas where you may need only a keyboard. It sounds a little weird, but in an age of technological progress never knows there is a problem easy management of a refrigerator or a washing machine. As is already the case with TVs, tablets, smartphones and media center.

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Companies Conductive Inkjet Technology, CSR and Atmel jointly developed a wireless Bluetooth-keyboard, which is the thinnest such device in the world.

By Conductive Inkjet Technology has developed inkjet technology to create electronic circuits. At the same time, CSR has made to the draft wireless chip Bluetooth CSR1010, and the contribution of Atmel sensor is a recognition of multiple touches. As a result, the keyboard has a thickness of 0.49 mm, while the electronics unit is still a bit thicker. the response time of the sensor touches stated at 12 ms.

A prototype of a thin wireless keyboard demonstrated by CSR as part of the exhibition IFA 2013. Information about the timing of the appearance on the market of the final commercial product is not reported.

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Following the wireless speakers for laptop Bluetooth Z600 company Logitech unveiled an unusual keyboard Wireless All-in-One Keyboard TK820. Special feature is the large built-in touchpad that replaces the number pad keys. It provides easy navigation in the system without the need to use the mouse or when it is not convenient to do so. For example, if the PC is connected to the big TV, and the keyboard is used as a kind of remote control.

Logitech Wireless All-in-One Keyboard TK820 connect with PC wirelessly (2.4 GHz) and takes up little desktop space. In thin keys used scissor mechanism, the original system and the concave shape of the PerfectStroke Incurve – all together, these features increase comfort when using the keyboard. It should also be noted that in using the software Logitech SetPoint, built-in touchpad supports up to thirteen gestural commands that are recognized by the OS Windows 8 .

News release is expected in September, and its estimated cost is € 100 (about 1100 USD).

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