One of the disappointing things about the accessories for the iPad series, going back to the original model that I owned, has been the difficulty getting a solid keyboard/case that is both compact and effective. The original keyboards offered by Apple were basically a translation of the standard Mac keyboard layout into a device with an original iPod connector/stand. This unit lacked flexibility and was surprisingly expensive considering the few features it had. Remember, this keyboard wasn’t even wireless!
Fast forward a few years and each new model of iPad has a number of keyboards from an array of manufacturers.
This post is about one that I absolutely love - it’s perfect for the iPad Air and it is available for a steal right now on Amazon.
The Kensington KeyFolio Exact with Removable Bluetooth Keyboard is a compact accessory, barely bigger than the iPad. The bluetooth keyboard is rated at more than 900 hours of time on a single charge of its easily rechargeable battery. The keyboard features dedicated buttons for volume, the home screen and even Siri.
Make no mistake, this keyboard does not make the iPad Air a replacement for your laptop. The Surface Pro advertises as such and may even do it; however, this keyboard will make using the iOS versions of the iLife applications much easier. The combination of the iOS design aesthetics and easy keyboard typing make creating rich documents a breeze.
Right now this keyboard is available for just $25.22 via Amazon Prime, a great savings over the suggested retail price of $89.99.
