FREEDOM FOLDING UNIVERSAL BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD NEW
Features:QWERTY 65 full-size keys plus Esc button. Keys have quality and quot;Scissor action and quot; for true touch typing feel. The HID mode that permits and quot;Out of the Box and quot; Alphanumeric compatibility with many products including PCs, Laptops and many PDAs using the HID technology. HID Profile for connecting to Human Interface Devices via Bluetooth, most common profile used for PDAs, Smartphones, Laptops, PC’s etc. SPP Profile, Serial Port emulation via Bluetooth, used by all BlackBerry devices. Duality gives this keyboard the widest available compatibility with Bluetooth enabled devices. Off / HID / SPP mode switch, with indicator light to show activity and connection. Slim compact design; 285 x 98.5 x 13.5mm (11 3/16 and quot; x 3 13/16 and quot; x 1/2 and quot;) opened, 145 x 98.5 x 19.5mm (51 1/16 and quot; x 3 13/16 and quot; x 3/4 and quot;) folded. Weight 204g. 7 oz. including batteries. Standard 5 row alphanumeric layout. Shortcuts and programmable keys for specific tasks. Fold-out stand for device. Twin AAA batteries for long life – up to 80 hours continuous operation, up to 2000 hours standby. Power On/Off button backed up by auto power off function. Easy to use – fast and accurate latest Bluetooth technology, no wires, fault free transmission. User programmable shortcut and command keys for fast access to applications. Rubber grip pads to prevent keyboard slipping when typing. Slim leather carrying case with magnetic closure. Easy Installation, no technical knowledge required.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Caution – IT problem on company served Blackberry Systems
The keyboard quality appears to be good. However . . . Had problems unlocking the driver code. It turns out that the problem with the generation of the code resided with blocked cookies. Fixed it. So I was able to generate the code. However, my Blackberry 8830 is served through a company server. It now appears that I have to convince them to add the Freedom device code to the server . . . something that is not likely to happen. When Freedom state that the freedom universal keyboard is compatible with Blackberry 8800 family, I did not think that I would have to battle an IT problem to actually use it. If thier advertisement had been clearer, I would not have purchased the keyboard.
4 Stars Delicate but works well
The Freedom Universal Bluetooth Keyboard is designed for small hand-held devices but it also works well with PC computers. I use it with a computer hooked up to my living room TV. It’s not much bigger than a remote control, so it’s ideal in a living room setting. The keys themselves are the same size as laptop keys except for some on the side like shift, enter, etc…
This product is from Britain so there are the usual complaints from semi-socialist countries: nice ideas, poor execution. It doesn’t feel like a professionally designed product. The keyboard folds in half so there is a mechanism that is supposed to lock the keyboard in the straight position. Unfortunately the keyboard still wiggles a lot even when locked, so when the keyboard is on your lap it bends quite a bit. Also, the mechanism itself feels very weak. I would guess it will break easily if you forget to unlock the keyboard before folding it up. Other things like the switches, the Bluetooth button, and the battery compartment have a cheap feel to them. I haven’t used the stand for the hand-held device, but it too doesn’t seem very rugged, though it is a clever device the way it folds into the unit.
Overall I’m satisfied with this product. It could be designed a little more durable but it works well as long as I handle it carefully.
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