The Touchfire keyboard is also available for the iPad 2, 3, and 4, but that model differs in design with a larger bottom border, due to the full-size iPad's bigger bezel.
The keys are shiny and smooth, but lose any reflective qualities when backlit by the on-screen keyboard. This photo features the full-size iPad Touchfire keyboard; the iPad Mini model has keys that change in width to optimize typing on the small tablet.
The Touchfire's keys don't perfectly align with the on-screen keyboard on purpose; the adjustments to the silicone keys provide a more comfortable space for typing.
The soft and rubbery texture of the Touchfire is comfortable and I like that you can simply rest your fingers on them without pressing or activating any of the keys -- like a normal keyboard.
The Touchfire for the iPad Mini isn't just a shrunken version of the full-size keyboard; it was specially designed to accommodate the design nuances of the smaller Apple tablet.
The keyboard is super-thin and adds virtually no bulk to the device. In addition, since it uses the on-screen keyboard, it takes up less space than Bluetooth keyboards that fold out -- great for travelers and people typing on-the-go.
Both models of the Touchfire keyboard can be rolled or folded up without losing their form. They also come with a lifetime warranty that covers manufacturing defects.
