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5.0 out of 5 starsNearly Perfect
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2018
Wasn't sure what to expect on a $20 keyboard, but this thing is worth every penny and then some. I wanted a low profile keyboard for work, and wasn't looking for something with the dedicated number keys on the side. This keyboard fit the bill perfectly. It honestly feels solidly made, and is the size of an average laptop keyboard, so it is easy and natural to just jump right in and start using. Don't get me wrong, if you are used to using a full size keyboard, you will notice a size difference, but just barely.
I also love the fact that it has an internal battery that can simply be recharged by the included charging cord (same charging cord for most Android based smartphones). Some reviewers said that the keyboard comes fully charged. I did not find that to be the case, although it fully charged in about an hour. In my experience the battery life itself has exceeded my expectations. I've been using it for about 2.5 weeks on the same charge and it is still going strong. It stays on nearly all the time because I almost always forget to turn it off when I leave work.
The tiny rubber pads on the bottom are extremely grippy so if you are worried about the keyboard moving around on you while you type, trust me, it will not. The keys also have a nice, responsive springy feel to them and I haven't had a mistype yet. I didn't check the functionality of every key, but by now I have used almost every single one, and they work perfectly.
I also love the fact that it uses a USB dongle as opposed to bluetooth. I have used bluetooth keyboards in the past which were okay, but always seemed to be finicky, or simply take too long with connecting after turning the keyboard off and on. This keyboard connects instantly, and stays connected.
I am going to be a little nit picky now, and mention a couple of things I would like to be different. Firstly, the power switch location. It is located on the under side of the keyboard. This doesn't really affect the use of the keyboard, as it is a low profile, clicky slider. It seems solid, and doesn't contact the surface of my desk while using the keyboard, but since it is on the bottom, you have to pick up the keyboard and turn it over every time you want to turn the keyboard on or off. This isn't a big deal, and I know it, but I think it would have been much better if the power switch was located either one the side of the keyboard, or along the front edge. Again, nit picky, but still.
The other thing that I cannot wrap my head around is the orientation of the volume keys. The volume decrease key is on the right, and the volume increase is on the left. This is backward from every keyboard I have ever used. This seems like a small discrepancy (and yeah it is), but every time I adjust the volume, I will turn it up when I meant to turn it down or down when I meant to turn it up. Notice the orientation in the included pic.
I feel like I have had a chance to really put this keyboard to the test. The only thing I don't yet know is how long will the battery last. Truthfully, if it died while I am typing this review, I would have no complaints. The charge has lasted for quite a bit of use already (much more than my previous wireless keyboard). The nit picky things I mentioned are just that, and wouldn't make me think twice about buying this keyboard again. It looks great and works perfectly, and I am much more impressed with it than I expected to be.
