You may mock at the idea of using your smartphone for productivity, but just examine that I typed this whole review using my Nexus 5 and the Pocket Keyboard by Zagg ($69.99). The Pocket is an ultra compact, foldable Bluetooth keyboard with a built-in support stand designed to add a comparatively spacious hardware keyboard to your smartphone. It works nice, even if you're frequently working on long emails or documents on the go, you may want to consider a tablet/keyboard case combo, as it offers a better typing experience than the Pocket, as well as a bigger screen than your smartphone. Logitech's line Ultrathin Keyboard Covers for the Apple iPad Air and iPad Air 2, are the most solid tablet solutions we've tested. But if they're not portable enough, and if you're okay with using your smartphone, the Pocket Keyboard may be the great chosen for you.
Design and Features
When folded, the Pocket Keyboard is a 9 by 2.5 by 0.5 inch (HWD), 6.72 ounce rectangle. Technically, it could suitable in your pocket, but its length means it will stick out quite a bit, so it's best to store in a bag if not in use. The plastic exterior has a faux brushed metal texture that looks good at first gleam, but the top face is a fingerprint magnet. The bottom surface on our review unit was uneven, and some glue was visible around certain edges. It could be an isolated case on the unit we received, and the typing experience was unaffected.
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Unfolded, the Pocket Keyboard takes more of a square shape at 7.0 by 8.75 by 1.5 inches (HWD), which is about the same dimensions as the Logitech Keys-to-Go, or the keyboard section of an iPad keyboard case. A raised section above the keyboard props your smartphone up with a built-in support stand. Unfortunately, the Pocket Keyboard only offers one viewing angle for your mobile device's screen. That's still more than the Keys-to-Go can boast, as it doesn't feature any prop-up support. But the Keys-to-Go beats the Pocket Keyboard in terms of materials and build quality, as the Pocket's plastic interior looks and feels quite chintzy.
Zagg claims the Pocket Keyboard should last up to 2 years between charges, much longer than the Keys-to-Go's three-month battery life. The Pocket automatically turns itself on when opened, and off when folded back up, which is simple. A micro USB port on the right edge of the raised section over the keyboard is used to charge the Pocket with the included cable.
The Pocket Keyboard is primarily designed with smartphones in mind, but I was able to pair it with an iPad Air 2 and a laptop running Windows 8. Essentially, the Pocket is compatible with any device that has Bluetooth. Pairing and subsequent reconnections with your mobile device are quick and easy.
Keyboard, Performance, and Conclusions
The keys here are smaller and closer together than most tablet keyboard cases, which makes for a slightly more cramped typing experience. Still, I typed this review using the Pocket Keyboard without much trouble, and grew used to the keyboard quite easily. The keys have relatively shallow travel compared with the Keys-to-Go, but they're solid enough and offer good, tactile feedback, which the Keys-To-Go lacks. I infrequently experienced any key bouncing, where a single key tap results in more than one input.
Unlike the Keys-to-Go, the Pocket doesn't feature any keys or shortcuts you'd mostly find on a keyboard designed for mobile devices, like multimedia controls. That's disappointing, since those keys can be quite useful, and this keyboard is obviously designed to complete smartphones and tablets.
The Pocket's tight, compact keys, as well as its average build quality, can be forgiven considering it gives you the ability to type more quickly and accurately than using your mobile device's on-screen keyboard. The Pocket Keyboard differentiates itself from the Keys-to-Go, which features a little less cramped keyboard, with its mobile device support stand. If you have a smartphone or tablet case with a built-in support arm, the Keys-to-Go is a great choice. If not, the Pocket Keyboard is the better option, as the Keys-to-Go doesn't offer any way to prop up your mobile device.
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