You need to decide which compromises are best for you. IPad keyboards are exercises in compromise. A literal hands-on test is immensely valuable if you can get one otherwise, be sure the store or website you’re buying from offers a good return policy. You’ll need to decide which trade-offs you’re willing to make in the name of portability-especially if you’re a touch typist-and check for these trade-offs when shopping. Stand-alone keyboards, on the other hand, tend to be larger, and they aren’t as all-in-one convenient, but they generally offer standard key feel and size, a standard key layout, and a typing experience closer to that of a desktop keyboard.
BEST KEY FINDER 2015 PORTABLE
The smaller the keyboard, the more portable it is, but the more crowded the keys are, or the more you’ll find keys that are the wrong size or in the wrong locations. The thinner the keyboard, the thinner the case, but the worse the feel of the keys. Portability versus usability: With the exception of stand-alone models, iPad keyboards involve usability trade-offs. Keyboard shells, described below, are a nice compromise, and stand-alone keyboards offer the most flexibility. If, however, you use an external keyboard infrequently-or you just like to use the iPad unencumbered for non-typing tasks-you may find a bulky, folio-style keyboard case to be a hassle, as it can be difficult to remove. Read on to find the perfect keyboard for you.īefore I get into the different types of iPad keyboards, and recommended models, here are a few things to think about when shopping.Īlways on or removable? If you frequently need a physical keyboard when using your iPad, you’ll appreciate the convenience of a keyboard built into a case, as the keyboard will always be with you. The result of all that testing is this buying guide, which includes both general shopping advice and specific recommendations. How do you choose the right one? I’ve tested scores of keyboards, for all iPad models. Regardless of the design, most include rechargeable batteries that last for weeks or months on a charge. Most iPad keyboards are integrated into some sort of protective case, although a good number are stand-alone models. Some even offer dedicated cut, copy, and paste buttons. These tend to be designed for portability, and they usually include iOS-specific special-function keys for adjusting volume and screen brightness, controlling media playback, opening iOS’s Spotlight-search screen, going to the Home screen, and more.
BEST KEY FINDER 2015 BLUETOOTH
The iPad supports almost any Bluetooth keyboard, but there are many, many keyboards on the market that are specifically made for use with the iPad. For serious typing sessions-or if you just can’t get the hang of the iPad’s onscreen keyboard-an external keyboard offers the tactile advantages of real keys without sacrificing the iPad’s portability and touchscreen features.
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