eWonder(R) Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Case for Blackberry Playbook 7-Inch Tablet (Black)

by eWonder(R)

• 2-in-1: Bluetooth Keyboard + Folding Leather Protective Case
• Built-in wireless bluetooth 2.0 silicone keyboard
• Stylish protective PU leather case designed for BlackBerry display with stand for easy viewing
• Light weight, quiet keystrokes and dust and spill proof
• Rechargeable lithium battery lasts for approximately 45 hours per charge

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B005TU2NF6
• Item model number: EW-1588-P
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,051 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 26, 2011

Product Description

Quick Overview

This product was designed for 7" BlackBerry Playbook Tablet with Bluetooth keyboard & leather case. It protects your tablet from damage and increases your productivity.

Product Description

Specifications:

Bluetooth V2.0 interface standard
Operating distance: 10m
Modulation system: GFSK 2.4G
Operating voltage: 3.0-5.0V
Working current: <5.0mA
Keyboard material: Silicone
Case material: PU leather
Keyboard size: 21 * 11.3cm
Case size: 22 * 14.8 * 3cm
Weight: 371g
Package size: 27.5 * 17 * 3.8cm
Package weight: 486g

Package Contents:

1 Bluetooth Keyboard Case
1 USB Cable
1 User Manual

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Use December 26, 2011

By KAREN LACKEY

Amazon Verified Purchase

I received my wireless Bluetooth keyboard and was surprised with the quality of the product. The case fit my playbook well and was easy to slide into place. Setting up and linking the keyboard was very simple too. Also, the flip out stand put the playbook at just the right angel. The only complaint I would have is the cover of for the playbook covers part of the border that you need to swipe back to main menu. Also, the keyboard takes a little time to get used to being so small and some of the keys are in different places then on my laptop.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Stutters a lot and not for adult fingers or PlayBook. February 27, 2012

By The Silver Mike

Amazon Verified Purchase

This blue tooth keyboard case was too tempting not to try. However, it was a big disappointment.

First, I must comment on the seller [eWonder]: FIVE STARS! When I contacted them to return my defective keyboard/case, it took all of 60 seconds to receive an apologetic e-mail, along with a prepaid return shipping label. These folks know what great customer service is; and, I can't thank them enough for addressing my problem. They even offered to test a replacement and ship it out; but, due to other factors involving this item, we politely declined. If they had the other kind of case [non-keyboard] that we're considering, we would have ordered it from THEM in a heartbeat.

Regarding the bluetooth keyboard: Like others have commented, if you're a QWERTY kind of guy, be prepared for some slow, haphazard typing. Chubby adult fingers do not favor this small keyboard. On the other hand, if you're a two-fingered wonder, you may have some success....if your keyboard doesn't stutter, like mine did.

Typing away, I encountered plenty of "bbb" when I just wanted to type a "b", etc. This held true for many of the characters entered. I experimented with the way I typed, as well as keystroke pressure; all to no avail. Also, I can't figure why they put a CAPS LOCK above AND below the the SHIFT key on the left side....TWO CAP LOCK's? Why?? This resulted in a lot of unwanted upper case letters. There is no top row of "F" keys; but, it's not really a Windows keyboard, anyway. It really could use an Escape key and a CAPS LOCK indicator light.

Regarding the "PU Leather" case, itself: Don't be fooled into believing you're buying a REAL leather case. PU Leather consists of zero percent leather. It's artificial and may not hold up, over time....

As others have noted, the tabs that secure your Blackberry PlayBook in the case intrude on the much needed bezel that you swipe to perform basic functions; such as waking it up, pulling down menus, minimizing browser windows and apps, etc. Unless your fingers are as slender as a supermodel's, you're going to have problems doing anything in this area.

The case has a little 'flap' that is supposed to prop it up for ease of use when typing. Fail! It slips a lot, causing your PlayBook to fall flat on whatever surface you're using. And, if you're sitting in a car, or on a chair in a doctor's waiting room, the only 'surface' you've got is your lap; and, nope, it won't work there, either. Read more ›

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect solution for me! January 31, 2012

By Nike

Amazon Verified Purchase

This Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Case completes my PlayBook. Paired with my Bluetooth wireless mouse it enables me to use my PlayBook as a super mini laptop as well. As I am always on the road -being on a plane, in a train, or just anywhere- I now can manage my Outlook, Agenda, Tasks and various files in a very optimal way, without carrying the lot. Besides I still can take my PlayBook out of this case and use it as a tablet as well. NB. You need to connect a Bluetooth wireless mouse as well, as with your mouse you have to do the 'swiping'. If you want to get back to the main menu, move your cursor to the border and click on the right button.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Decent Case December 24, 2011

By lippylip

Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a decent case and keyboard for the price paid. Easy to type on; silicon keyboard causes no damage to Playbook screen. Does lose connectivity sometimes; however, the connectivity is usually restored within seconds. While this issue can be frustrating, it seems to happen more often when the battery is low. Safely secures Playbook and fits nicely into a backpack or medium-sized handbag. Would recommend, especially for shoppers looking to stay within a select budget range or dollar amount. Happy shopping!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for note taking May 12, 2012

By R. Thompson

Amazon Verified Purchase

I was recently appointed as the Secretary of a local group and didn't want to haul around my laptop to take minutes. So I began searching for a bluetooth keyboard for my Playbook. Initially I was hesitant about this one because some reviews said they had trouble using the top bezel and I use that frequently. But I decided I could modify it if necessary and for the price, I'd deal with any cosmetic issues from my modification. Well none needed! The case I received does not look like the one in the picture here. Somebody got the message about the frame interfering with the touch sensitive bezel and changed the frame design. It's easy to wake up the PB by swiping down the center of the tablet because the case's frame is now indented in the center vs. the corners. The frame is not hard plastic but is made from faux-leather which is easy to lift with a finger to put into stand-by or get to the settings icon. One of the reasons I chose the Playbook over an iPad is because it fits in my purse and with this case, it's about the size of a large paperback, and its total weight (inc. PB) is 1 lb 12 oz. I'll attempt to upload a photo.

The set up instructions were very clear - just 4 easy steps. It took less than an hour to charge and it paired flawlessly the first time. I'm not a small person (my ring finger is a size 7) but I'm able to type fairly easily with both hands as long as I pay attention and don't go too fast.

I paid for standard shipping and it arrived in 3 days. Couldn't be happier!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Great design, but poor performance. January 29, 2012

By Antique Engineer

Amazon Verified Purchase

Unfortunately, the device repeatedly drops keystrokes and locks up at random, sometimes returning with a string of delayed keystrokes, and sometimes not doing anything until resorting to the touchscreen keyboard. I made sure it was fully charged, as well as my Playbook, and re-linked the Bluetooth to the Blackberry device, but things did not improve. This is sad, since the design of the device is great, and the quality is otherwise very good. Perhaps I just got a bad unit for some reason.