Touchfire for iPad Mini is a clear, compact, and cozy keyboard

From this angle you can see how the keys have concave circles in their center, and slightly protrude above the screen.

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.

Since the Touchfire Keyboard is made of silicone, it is clear and therefore naturally backlit.

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.