[Electronics-Talk] recommendation of wireless keyboard to travel with and pair with laptops

Wed Jan 3 23:40:22 UTC 2024

Drew,

Thanks for this idea. I went to a computer store but they only had compact
keyboards.

I am seeking a wireless keyboard to travel with. Something light but sturdy
and foldable.

Does the keyboard you speak of pair instantly? Mine which is not real
portable pairs instantly via the USB dongle.

Are the keys spaced out like a normal keyboard such as having the six pack
with the home and end keys together on the right hand side?
Is it actually full size?
I measured my keyboard I have now for home use with the laptop. The full
size Logitech keyboard is 18 inches.

Thanks for any description you can give.
I will continue looking. I want to buy from a store, if possible, so I can
either have a hands on feel of it, or at the very least a picture. I would
see that with my low vision and possibly have a sighted person describe it.

Ashley
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Hi Ashley,
I've been looking for the very same thing, and found the following which I
am planning to order soon but do not have yet. It is foldable and can
connect directly through Bluetooth as well as wirelessly through a dongle
which is very attractive to me. For some reason I don't have the link, but
if you paste the below into Amazon ou will get the product info.

Amazon.com: Foldable Keyboard and Mouse, ProtoArc XKM01 Folding Bluetooth
Keyboard Mouse Combo for Business and Travel, 2.4G+Dual Bluetooth, USB-C
Rechargeable, Full-Size Portable Keyboard for Laptop iPad Tablet :
Electronics

Drew

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Hi,
I have a keyboard like that, a wireless keyboard which pairs To the computer
by sticking the dongle into the USB port on the computer.
It also has an on / off switch and takes batteries.

But, its big. I'm seeking a more portable keyboard so I can fold it up to
travel with so it takes less space.

I've heard there are more compact size keyboards out there.

I like the Logitech keyboard I have now; it has all the keys including the
numeric keypad and Insert key I use for Jaws commands.
This keyboard is great for staying at home since I can move it and the
laptop around easily.

But its hard to travel with. It will not fit in most backpacks, nor will it
fit in my laptop bag I bought.

Maybe Logitech has another model conducive to travel, one that folds
perhaps.

Tracy, thanks for sharing your good experience with Logitech models.

Ashley
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My husband and I both have Logitech keyboards, and like them very much.
There's a little dongle that sticks into a USB port on the computer, and it
pairs effortlessly with the keyboard.  The keyboard has all the keys,
including the insert key for Jaws, and and on/off switch, so you can turn it
off when you're not using it without turning off the computer.  The keyboard
takes 2 batteries, AA, I think, though they might be AAA.
If I can scare up a link on Amazon, I'll send it.
Tracy

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Subject: [Electronics-Talk] recommendation of wireless keyboard to travel
with and pair with laptops

Hi all,

I have a HP laptop here as well as my desktop. The desktop stays home and
the laptop and other mobile devices I travel with.

Because I like the spacing and the numeric keypad on the full size
keyboards, I currently have a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse, full
size.

I grew up with that and that is what I like so I can use the spacing as
landmarks so I know where I am. That

Is why I do not like the built in laptop keyboards and layout.

Can any one recommend a travel size, preferably lightweight, wireless
keyboard for travel? The problem I have is my current set up does not allow
me to travel well with it due to the fact the keyboard is so large.

Is there perhaps a foldable keyboard which is full size out there that
connects via USB dongle?

If its not full size, is there a keyboard with adequate spacing to use so I
can feel the difference between the querty side of the keyboard and the
numeric keypad?

I'd like one that is also quiet preferabily.

Thanks,

Ashley

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