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Question

Best iPad Keyboard

by May 12, 2013 10:17AM PDT

I got an iPad hoping it could be as easy to browse and post as a PC.

I also bought Belkin Keyboard Folio Case with Keyboard
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Generation-Verizon/dp/B005DKZSTU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368457831&sr=8-1&keywords=belkin+ipad+case+with+keyboard

It is ok, but not great. It's not close to replicating the ease of writing emails and posting on message boards like a PC, are there any better out there or not worth buying another?

Does anybody have a product that helps make the iPad effective near a PC for web posting?

Note: This post was edited by a forum moderator to fix link on 05/13/2013 at 8:12 AM PT

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Dead link.
by Forum moderator May 12, 2013 11:47AM PDT
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
by May 12, 2013 12:02PM PDT

I like the Apple Wireless Keyboard my husband got me for Christmas and the cover (think it's an oragami something). BUT before I got it I was using a regular PC USB keyboard on my iPad2. I bought the Camera connection kit and it has a usb adaptor. Worked real good. Just drained the battery fast on the iPad. When you plug it in, it gives a message it's not supported but you ignore that and it works fine.

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According to a review I read:
by May 14, 2013 10:58AM PDT

Either in Mac World or its sister mag. P.C. World I think it was a Logitech keyboard and it had a switch so that you could pair it with 3 different devices. Say your iPad, iPhone, and mac; Then just move a switch on the board to go from device to device. Check the reviews section of each mag. on line to find the reviews.

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So let me ask
by hudlander May 15, 2013 10:09PM PDT

Are any of these worth the upgrade or not?

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That's up to you
by volvogirl May 16, 2013 2:44AM PDT

Go to the stores like Apple and see and touch them yourself. Even though I have the Apple wireless keyboard I really like that switchable one posted. I have both an iPad2 and iPad mini so I want to be able to switch between them without having to un-sync and sync up each time to each device.

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Bluetooth Keyboard options
by May 20, 2013 1:29PM PDT

"Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad Folding Leather Protective Case"
you may check this one:

Built-in wireless Bluetooth 2.0 silicone keyboard.
Stylish Protective PU leather case design for iPad.
iPad display stand for easy viewing.
Built-in rechargeable lithium battery.
Special iPad home screen key for onetouch access to variety of apps.
Light weeight, quiet keystrokes, dustproof & spill-proof.
Energy saving keyboard sleep mode.

Packing Contents:
PU Leather Case w/Keyboard
USB Power Charging Cable
User Guide

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