Perixx PERIBOARD-805L Bluetooth Foldable Keyboard, Compatible with iOS, MacOS, Android, and Windows System, Black, US English Layout

I bought the bluetooth periboard to use with my Playbook tablet, and my Blackberry Bold in a pinch. The keyboard is a great size. Virtually full size keys, but when folded in half it is pocketable (in a big pocket) With a bluetooth mouse, I can use my Playbook instead of a laptop for email and simple Word Docs. The bluetooth hooked up easily as it should and stays linked to my playbook. (unlike my mouse which i won't go into here. ) The keys have a nice feel and there is very little or no delay between a key press and the screen reaction, allowing you to type quite quickly... far faster than with the onscreen keyboard. I love this keyboard.But they say the best test of a company's product is when you have a problem. How do they react? Well I got unlucky with my first purchase and a few of the keys stopped working a little over a month in. I sent a note to Perixx one evening. I think it was their German office that got my email first as I had the answer come back to me while I was asleep that night. They asked me to send a picture (presumably to prove that I actually did have a keyboard). Then they sent me an RMA number and said they'd ship a replacement that day! I bought the original unit from Amazon.com but they asked if they could send it from Amazon.ca since I am in Canada. Yikes, it arrived about two days later at my doorstep, so I didn't even have to clear the border (which I do when buying from Amazon.com. This was only 3-4 days after my original email! I can happily report that the replacement is going strong after a couple of months so it looks like the problem was a one-off. Kudos to Perixx!

I'm satisfied with the performance of the Periboard 805L. It does the job I need it to do but some users might object to the weight and clunkiness of the keyboard for being truly mobile. The side power button is recessed and it takes attention to power the keyboard on. The right shift key is smaller than I would like and it took time to break in the unit from lazy "b, n and v" keys. After looking at the alternatives, I made the right choice getting the Periboard 805L because of its long battery life and durability.I did a lot of research on folding bluetooth keyboards before selecting the Perixx Periboard-805L. Smart phones can now handle most business communications and content generation so my goal was to find a keyboard that was convenient to take along, but with a key size where I could be at least nominally productive in my typing speed. I needed something small enough to carry in my "go bag" for client calls and short trips, but durable enough to be my full time keyboard if I decided to use my phone for journal entries or working on a major document, pamphlet or even a book. Beyond that, I wanted what everyone wants in a mobile device: great battery life, small footprint, cross-platform connectivity (iPhone, Z10, Nexus 7, iPad Mini) with the WOW factor of my recently dropped and broken iGo Stowaway. If I wasn't an idiot, this review wouldn't exist!Size and WeightWhen you take the Perixx Periboard 805L out of the box you quickly notice the keyboard's heft and sharp edges. Perixx is a gaming peripheral company from Germany and this product seems to be an addendum to their desktop gaming line. The German designers on this model hadn't realized that soft corners, light weight and unwasted space are the norm for successful products. While I can live with the size, the sharp corners are a problem. One would think there would be relatively little effort and no cost to round off the corners. I had to find a soft case (nintendo dx) for it so it wouldn't damage anything in my bag or get hung up going in or out. At 8.9 ounces, it may be prohibitively heavy for some users, but to me the weight indicates it is either sturdy or has a big battery or I'm a fool.The physical size was bigger than I expected even though I took the time to note the measurements before ordering. Perixx markets the 806L with an aluminum case, but from the reviews I was afraid the keys would be too cramped. Besides, my wife loves the little heart shaped rubber feet on the 8 corners on the outside of the housing. Compared to a Kindle Paperwhite in a Moko Cover Case the Periboard 805L is 1/8" thinner, about 1/2" shorter and 1" narrower. It's sort of unfair to compare the size of the keyboard with an iPhone or other smart phone. The keyboard is massive. Not surprising if your goal is full size keys in a fold-able, portable keyboard.Keyboard LayoutIf you're looking for a full sized key layout that won't require a lot of adaptation from a standard keyboard, this is it. The chicklet keys are comfortable with good spacing between them. Although there is no backligting on the keys, the "F" and "J" keys have little raised dashes at the bottom do you can still locate the proper finger position in the dark. The keyboard has a split space bar, but it is symmetrical with a small gap so I didn't even notice the split until today when I wrote the review. The right side of the layout has arrow / FN pagination keys at the bottom. I have to slow down to locate the Right-Shift button while typing. Although it is directly below the <ENTER> key, it is only 2/3rds its size and my fat fingers often get into the up-arrow / FN page up key if I'm not paying attention. Adhesive dots on this key allow me to locate it by touch, but right now I still have to remember when I'm going to right shift and think to locate it. Personally, the sacrifice is justified because of the generous size of the rest of the keys.Controls and UsageThe controls, on/off, discovery button and charge port are all on the left edge of the housing when unfolded. On the left side of the keyboard housing there is a 1-1/4" flat area, presumably containing the battery and radio and home for the LED indicator lights. Using the micro-USB cable to charge only takes about 20 minutes with an amber indicator while charging, green when finished. The keyboard must be open to see the indicators. Opening the keyboard reveals that it is held shut by tiny magnets and tiny pegs / holes on the outside edges for accurate mating when closing. The integrated hinge is simple and durable as it is built into each half of the keyboard housing. The unfolding mechanics are elegant but quite simple, there is no resistance or complication; it simply works. Open and held by one side, the other side of the keyboard hits the hinge stops at around 5 degrees past parallel. Given the heft and quality of materials, Perixx could have included a "stop" in the hinge to hold both sides rigid and parallel. Because of the droop, you have to use the keyboard on a perfectly flat surface like the top on a book or back of a notepad - a good idea with any portable folding keyboard.Note that there is no stand for your phone or tablet. I KNOW it's obvious, but for the first week or two I'd end up with the Periboard paired with my host phone or tablet and find myself standing there thinking I was missing something and I was. On the road you either have to take a stand or figure out a way to prop up your phone or tablet so you can see it easily while typing - I can tell you the propping thing doesn't work on airliners or in the car. Bluetooth performance was rock-solid bluetooth radio. I had no problem connecting to it to Apple, Blackberry, Windows or Android devices. Turn of the host's bluetooth if you're going to connect to a new host, turn on the Periboard, press the "discovery" button on the side, enter the PIN and you're off and running. The Periboard 805L doesn't include a button to toggle the soft keyboard on the mobile device - common now even in barcode scanners.The keyboard will time out to conserve battery power. If you're on a phone or tablet the soft keyboard will automatically appear at the timeout. Pressing any key on the Periboard 805L will reconnect the keyboard and the soft keyboard will disappear. I confirmed this in Blackberry 10, iOS and Android 2.2. In my testing of battery life, I've used it for around an hour each day of 5 days, off and on throughout the work day without it running out of power. Charging is quick using a standard micro-USB which conveniently saves me carrying and extra cable as it's the same as the one for my Z10 and Nexus 7.Controls and UsageI find it prohibitively difficult to turn the 805L off and on. The power button is small and recessed into the left side of the keyboard. Although the top of the button is flush with the side and had little ridges, it is difficult to grip. I have to use the tip of my finger nail to move it to the "on" position and find it impossible to move just using the pad of my finger. The short switch throw means that once you toggle the button, there isn't enough feedback to indicate success. The blue indicator light on the face of the keyboard lights when you the Periboard 805L on, but it's out of view. I can't even locate the button when the keyboard is open and flat on a table. I have to open the Periboard up and bend the left half upwards so I can find and manipulate the power button. Over time I can imagine that the pressure pushing down on the top of the switch and against the "ON" stop may cause it to fail. Hopefully, it will fail before the generous 2-year warranty is expired.I almost returned the keyboard in the first week. Out of the box, some of the middle keys (B, N and V) required more pressure than the others and was a productivity killer. Given the superior build quality and materials of the Periboard 805L, I couldn't believe the problem was a design flaw. At first I thought it was me and worked with the assumption that I could teach myself to press those keys harder. Nope. However, over time I realized the lack of responsiveness was just stiffness from manufacturing. By pressing those keys repetitively (with some mashing), they soon gave up their stubborness and now work normally.

Immediately upon opening the package I could tell this was a solid product. It feels sturdy, has a slight weight to it that gives the impression of quality without being burdensome. It requires charging but does so quickly. I am not sure of the battery life but I have used it for several hours without needing to recharge.Answer to a big question I had: YES IT FITS IN YOUR POCKET (unless you have unusually tight pants/very small pockets), will of course create an outline on your pants but it's not too noticeable or uncomfortable as long as they aren't super tight.The key layout looks worse than it feels, actually. I can type at around 85% of my normal typing speed. The keys are nice and large, no cramped hands for me. The keys are not mushy, surprisingly "snappy," and they create a slight clicking sound. The only real annoyances I've run into so far is hitting the escape key when I mean to press the '1' key.I am using this for an android phone (version 4.3) and it connects with no trouble and has worked with every app I have tried it with so far.Very pleased, do not regret the purchase at all, though it is not perfect, I rounded a 4+ to a 5 because I am pleasantly surprised at the quality.

This keyboard is good, but the key layout is just a little odd, the up arrow moves the right shift key one key to the right. The most annoying aspect about it is that there is no looking mechanism to keep the keyboard open so you can't effectively use the keyboard in your lap. As it wants to fold itself back up when used in your lap. I bought this for my wife for her train commute into work in the morning and not being able to use it as a lap keyboard meant she had to have a seat with a table. For anyone that commutes by train knows that you can't always get one, which made this keyboard only occasionally useful. I ended up getting her a different keyboard.The pros of this keyboard are that it has a built in rechargeable battery, folds down to a nice small size, has good key action.The cons are that it had no lock mechanism to keep it open for lap use, the up arrow key pushes the right shift key over one key, also the charge LED is on the inside when the keyboard is folded so you can't see it's charged without opening it.

El tamaño es adecuado para transportarlo, es resistente, se conecta fácilmente, la carga le dura bastante, resultó una buena adquisición. Lo he vinculado con una tablet, un smartphone y funciona sin problema.

Tastiera dalle dimensioni simili a quella di un pc (si piega in due per riporla). Peso non eccessivo, buona risposta dei tasti, ingombro accettabile. E' una salvezza quando siete in giro e vi trovate a dover scrivere qualcosa che non sia un messaggino o una breve mail. Si collega facilmente tramite bluetooh al cellulare o al tablet, la batteria interna dura molto e si ricarica abbastanza velocemente. La risposta dei tasti anche è molto buona. Prodotto testato in molte occasioni, non mi ha mai deluso.Ps: se dovete scrivere qualcosa di importante mettetevi in un luogo non di passaggio. La gente ancora si meraviglia e fa domande quando tirate fuori una tastiera del genere. Dite che state scrivendo a un pokemon, magari se ne vanno.

It is a high quality keyboard. A friend of mine has a smaller keyboard from another company which may be a bit more portable, but for those with big fingers this is a better option. I recommend it for men.

Llevo ya más de un año usándolo y me resulta tan cómodo como un teclado grande. Hasta ahora no me ha dado ningún problema. Tiene un tamaño que te permite llevarlo en cualquier sitio. La batería dura varios días. Una optima compra con una optima relación calidad precio.

This is a fairly straightforward product, so you should easily be able to tell if you need it or not. For me, I am constantly travelling and only carry my iPhone around with me, hence the need for such a product.The pairing is straightforward, the buttons' feedback is slick, the buttons' size is generous, and the folded keyboard is compact. I've heard other products fall on one of these 4 points. The battery life is good too, though admittedly, I charge this every other night (it provides and uses a standard MicroUSB).