ProtoArcXK01 TP Portable Foldable Keyboard with Touchpad, Full Size Keys, Folding Bluetooth Travel Keyboard with Trackpad for iPad Laptop PC Tablets - Black Gray

I had an older Microsoft BT keyboard which conformed to an outdated standard, so it stopped working reliably. It also chewed through batteries like they were going out of fashion, and was a little bulky.So, I cast about for a mobile keyboard replacement. The idea was so that I could remotely control some Raspberry Pis which are serving as media display boards. I'd walk up, open the keyboard, press the associated "connection number 1-3" and start typing and mousing around.Turns out that the keyboard is absolutely PERFECT for this. I unfold the keyboard, press a button, and in seconds I'm controlling the Raspberry Pi (3b+ and a 4) without needing to hook up a USB cable.To pair the keyboard, it works exactly as you'd expect. You press the number key for a few seconds to put the keyboard into pairing mode, then start pairing on the RasPi's bluetooth manager. You select the ProtoARC when it shows up, and you type in the code. If the ProtoARC doesn't appear, you're not yet in pairing mode.Pairing takes seconds, and then stays associated indefinitely, even through reboots of the Pi (as you'd hope).The only thing I wish was that when you start typing (and the ProtoARC switches on), it would go back to the connection you used previously. This would be useful if I'm doing something for too long and the keyboard switches off, and then I want to start typing again. To get it to return to working you need to re-press the associated connection button. But this is an infinitessimally small niggle. It takes less than a second, and I don't even notice that I'm doing it any more.The keyboard is a FULL sized keyboard with mouse pad, but folded in half. So don't expect it to be like one of those iPad keyboards with mini keys that folds up to the size of a mobile phone. It's still a good 8" long and 1" thick when it's folded in its case. So you can't slip it into your jeans pocket.But if I'm on the train and want to prop up my phone and send an email, it's absolutely perfect. I'm not hunting and pecking little keys with my sausage fingers, I'm typing on a real keyboard.Now, the keys aren't UltraMax Cherry Red gaming keys or anything remotely like that. They're low profile, soft-touch easy-type ones. The 'bite point' is a little muddy too, so you're never quite certain how hard to push the key to register a key click. This makes it a good, soft, comfy keyboard for general typing, but not great for FAST typists or gaming. You'd never want to use this in a LAN party :) But that's not what it's for.The inbuilt touchpad is great. I kinda wish the 'button' touch points were at the top, as I keep hitting the 'buttons' with my palm. But that's because I'm not very careful. Having the pad inbuilt is awesome. No more need to have a bulky mouse in my pocket, everything's nice and flat.The hinges seem pretty good. I spent a little time studying how they work. If you accidentally wedged a pencil in there while you were closing it, you'd pop them out, so I'm always careful when I close it up if I've got a pad/pencil while I'm working. But they're metal (not plastic) like some hinges, so they should last a while.Very impressed with this keyboard!

I purchased this to be used alongside my new Samsung Z Fold 6 as I think the phone will be a good mobile workstation. I am impressed with the initial unboxing experience (comes with a lovely card from the designer and the team). The product feels very solid and sturdy and the keyboard is full-sized; I actually use it to type this review. Pairing was straightforward - it is in pairing mode the instant I unfolded the keyboard. The shortcut keys and function (brightness etc) work as expected and the trackpad mounted on the right side is responsive. It also comes with a nice stand for my phone to prop it up whilst typing or viewing media. The keys are comfortable with good amount of travel. It also charges via USB-C (I cannot comment on the battery life yet at this point). As a bonus, there is a PU carrying pouch included for both the keyboard and stand. I am very pleased with this purchase - hopefully this company will continue churning out great products.

First of all the good - the haptics on the keyboard and touchpad are great. Key travel depth is good, they feel crisp to type on, and the inclusion of a fn row is useful.The less good - you can't configure the touchpad's multi-touch behaviour. It's annoying because the defaults are bound to behaviours I never use, so this is a massive missed opportunity. Currently 3 finger tap will always open Cortana search (I'd much prefer middle click), 3 finger left/right swipe is bound to the alt-tab window switcher (I prefer to bind this to forward/backward navigation). 3 finger swipe up performs win+tab (window selector), and swipe down shows the desktop. 4 finger tap is bound to "win+A", which should open the action center. I hope a future firmware update will let you customise these behaviours, or let you configure them under windows touchpad settings like you can with a normal laptop trackpad.Minor gripe - the touchpad sensitivity curve is a bit unsensitive when moving slowly. It would be nice if the option to customise acceleration could be made available. (It feels like it's copying the stepped acceleration curve used in OS X, which is different to the smooth acceleration curve used in Windows which I prefer.)

So I don't usually leave reviews unless something exceeds my expectations and this is one of those moments. I reviewed many portable keyboards and as a software developer use tech a lot, so needed something functional and portable. Firstly, I have to commend ProtoArc in their product packaging as looks and feels like you're opening top end Microsoft or Mac product. Refreshing! Secondly, the unit seems well made and works very well. Keyboard feels nice to use and trackpad works perfectly. It's small enough to be portable and comes with a convenient case and phone stand, but large enough to be practical to use. Connected straightaway to my phone and woks like a dream. Only time will tell if it lasts, but very pleased with the purchase so far.

This keyboard is a reasonable and manageable size when folded. and when unfolded is a proper full size. Yes the hinges and case could have been made aluminium, but that would have likely increased it's weight And price significantly I would imagine, so don't go throwing it about. Treat it as a keyboard and it will be fime I feel. The keys are of a good size and feel to them, resulting in a good typinmg experience. The touchpad seems to work fine, but I have not used it much so far, but it seems accurate and easy to use.Their support was Excellent - out of the box I could not type £, @, #, contacted their support who said to ensure that the keyboard input on my devide (oneplus Pad 2) was set to English UK. I thought that it was, but on checking found that it wasn't, so once corrected in device settings all worked as it should. They resonded quickly, politely and with knowledge.Overall I feel that this is an excellent product that can be recomended for anyone.