TargusErgonomic Foldable Bluetooth Antimicrobial Keyboard, Black (AKF003US)

I purchased this to connect to my phone for spontaneous writing, emails, and journaling. This keyboard is really fun to use, as odd as that is to say. It encourages me to write more because of how portable, comfortable, and easy it is to use. I type for 20 minutes at a time and each keystroke registers. It is the perfect companion for writing drafts.Praise:Folds in half and secures magnetically. Folding closed turns the keyboard off.Connects very quickly to THREE devices.Holds a charge for a long timeThe keys are comfortable and quiet, with just enough travel. The case even flattens at the space bar buttons to be able to press them with your thumbs without the case getting in the way.Ergonomic! Fits the angles of the hands and wrists wellLightweight, but feels durableLarge left/right keysWhen I saw the pictures, I thought the hinge might be the first thing to wear out, but it’s thick and doesn’t feel flimsy.Supports all the function keys for Apple devices.Inconveniences:Battery life is good, however the indicator is limited: green, yellow, red. It’s hard to plan whether I need to bring a charger.Uses a USB micro port for charging. I would rather have a USB-C portNumber buttons are small, as is the backspaceI’m used to the function key in the bottom left cornerNone of the inconveniences ruin the device and I plan to use this daily for writing into the future. I also looked into the “Freewrite” devices, however they are very expensive compared to this keyboard and are not as portable for writing drafts while connected to your phone.

I love that there’s no on/off switch — you just open it and it’s on and ready to use. I can quickly switch between 3 devices. The keyboard folds and fits in my back pant pocket.I only wish this had USB-C for charging. This is one of the only devices I have that uses micro-usb, and I can never find the right cord.

I am so happy to have an ergonomic keyboard that is thin enough for traveling. It is well built and easy to connect to several devices. I love that I can use it with my iPhone, my Samsung tablet, and my Dell laptop. I haven’t tried pairing it to my LG TV yet, but I bet I can.

There are lots of foldable keyboards on the market and I have tried two. The Targus is an excellent choice. It does have an ergonomic split design that takes a little getting used to. However, the keys work beautifully and the device is sturdy. This is a rechargeable device and you can connect up to three other devices via Bluetooth. I am principally using the keyboard when needed for typing on my iPhone and mini iPad. Switching between them is a snap. There are lots of function keys. The foldable design is excellent, leaving you with a small package when closed to store in a bag. This does not come with a trackpad. I have purchased a Logitech mini mouse for when I might want that feature. However, I have rarely needed to use it.

I purchased this on recommendation from my daughter.I was a little skeptical about the angled design, but I found it surprisingly easy to use. Every keyboard has a different feel, but I was able to adapt to this one easily.I'm an experienced 10-key typer, but if you're a hunt & peck typer I would imagine you'd get along with the keyboard just fine.It folds up very compactly, and I can put it easily into the compartment on the inside cover of the 3-ring binders that we get from Staples, a coat pocket, or into a small space in a backpack. It may fit into a men's pants pocket, but I would advise against that because it would probably break from the bending or if it was sat on.The hinge is a flexible material, not just thin plastic, and it seems to me that it will be durable. My daughter has been using hers for some time and there's no sign of wear on the bend.

I bought this January of 2024. I used it a couple times, recharged it, but then didn't end up using it for a couple months. Now that I want to use it again it doesn't turn on anymore. Recharging it doesn't do anything. It just keeps flashing the red indicator light while it's plugged in and immediately dies when disconnected. It holds no charge anymore. While "charging" it won't work as a keyboard.The keyboard itself is great. I like the layout and the portability, but the fact that I can't rely on it to work after left in the drawer for a while means it's very unreliable. The fact there is no good battery indicator either makes battery management a huge problem. The day it drains too much it turns into a paperweight.Unless you use this frequently and charge it regularly, I can't recommend it.