Question 1

Are the function keys (F1, F2, etc.) directly accessible without having to use another key like the Fn key?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  Be sure you have the keyboard connected to your operating system.  I use Windows.  I have to use function keys as part of my work and they work just fine.  NO Fn key needed.

Question 2

does the keyboard time out? It's annoying that I have to turn it on after prolonged use

Accepted Answer

Mine seems to time out after about a minute and most of the time becomes unresponsive. I'm really considering buying the wireless version of this instead as the actual keyboard is excellent.

Question 3

How is the lag when switching over back and fourth from one device to another?

Accepted Answer

Depends on your PC’s Bluetooth. On my company laptops I’ve had no issues In nearly 3 years of daily use. On my older desktop PC, it seems to cut in & out, and sometimes a key pressed will be “stuck” on repeat (even though the key is not actually stuck).  I’m going to try a new BT dongle to see if that fixes it. Good buy.

Question 4

I am hard on keyboards and just wanted to know if the Stainless Steel will be better for dropping, traveling, and heavy use?

Accepted Answer

I have a prev version of this (exactly the same design, just with a USB dongle for connection). I’m really hard on keyboards and this one held up for 2.5 years. I’m just coming back here to buy a new one.
I travel a lot and over time the slim keyboard bowed very slightly under packing pressure.
I used this at least 40hrs/week on average. Hardly ever needs charging.
The A and S keys (I use a lot) have only just started to show wear but the only reason I need a new one it that the space bar has become trigger-light so spaces appear randomly when typing.
Best testimony is that I’m buying a new one.

Brand	Arteck
Product Dimensions	42.93 x 12.45 x 1.52 cm; 540 g
Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Manufacturer reference	HB192
Manufacturer	Arteck
Power Source	Battery Powered
Operating System	mac os
Are Batteries Included	Yes
Lithium Battery Energy Content	1.8 Watt Hours
Lithium Battery Packaging	Batteries contained in equipment
Lithium Battery Weight	10.8 Grams
Number Of Lithium Ion Cells	1
Item Weight	540 g
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown

Arteck Universal Bluetooth Keyboard Multi-Device Stainless Steel Full Size Wireless Keyboard for Windows, iOS, Android, Computer Desktop Laptop Surface Tablet Smartphone Built in Rechargeable Battery

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