iClever BK08 Portable Bluetooth Keyboard

Pros: + Keyboard works well and was easy to connect to multiple devices. + Metal frame and keys all have a high quality feel. + It is a compact design ideal for storage and travel, but not too small; I have above average size hands, so long periods of typing or gaming would not be the most comfortable, but it is perfect for keeping my hot laptop off of my lap. Cons: - The folding joints don't lock into place, so if the keyboard is on a less-sturdy surface (such as resting on your knees if they are more than 4 inches apart), typing in the center section will cause it to fold in on itself and possibly drop if you're not careful. - The non-slip feet are not the best, so the keyboard can occasionally slip on smooth surfaces while using the track-pad. - The light to indicate the keyboard is charging is not visible while it is folded.

Ever try to use a laptop at a crowded airport bar during a flight delay? Or on an airplane with increasingly shrinking seat space? Now you don't have to. Remember the netbook craze where you ended up with a very underpowered laptop and low resolution screen? They call those mini/micro-laptops now and they are still underpowered with low res screens. Wireless keyboards aren't new, and portable bluetooth keyboards seem to be a dime a dozen... So what does the iClever BK08 offer that the countless other pocket bluetooth keyboards don't? True productivity in a pocket form factor. If paired with a screen that can display full-sized apps then you might have a real-deal laptop replacement. I am tired of lugging my laptop around, or having to keep a car nearby just to hold my computer and accessories in case I need to do work. Don't even get me started on a "lapdock" for a smartphone that has all the form factor drawbacks to a laptop with none of the processing horsepower. After getting fed up with my trusty but slightly flawed smartphone after a 10 minute unexpected work task took 30, I decided to upgrade to a folding phone so I could do no-kidding office work on my phone and display the level of detail I needed. After about a week I knew I was keeping the phone, but the onscreen keyboard was doing quirky things here and there I wasn't quite appreciating. For short periods of time it was fine, but if I wanted to do real productivity work the onscreen keyboard wasn't going to do. So I decided I needed a separate keyboard that was ultra-portable. After an hour of hour of looking around on Amazon, there was only one real option for me. The iClever BK08 had a touchpad with two physical buttons. Click and drag with one hand? Check. Right click for a context menu? Check. Right shift key? Check. All the keys you'd expect to have (Ctrl, Alt, Tab, F1-F12, etc)? Check. Being able to do office work productively anywhere without lugging around a tech pack? Check. And that's priceless. The keyboard was a little bigger than I was hoping for. After all this is a keyboard I bought to fold and go in a pant pocket. But after a couple of times actually walking around with it and unfolding it at a bar during happy hour (or on a random concrete pillar to type something out before I got distracted and forgot) the size of the keyboard actually became an advantage. One thing I noticed after only a couple of uses was that my typing speed was about the same as when using my laptop. On a lark I actually laid the iClever keyboard down by my laptop keyboard (coincidentally where the trackpad sits) and it has a typing surface that is about the same size. Not bad for something that fits in a pocket. I live in a walkable community, and one of the things that is going to be right next to my keys for when I am on the go is this keyboard. Definitely a game changer. Match this keyboard up with the right smartphone (and maybe a cheap, lightweight phone stand) and you have laptop replacement that bypasses the tablet device class altogether. You can use this with any device that accepts bluetooth keyboards, though, including tablets. For context I have included photos of the iClever BK08 keyboard placed by a foldable smartphone with unfolded screen, a tablet, and a laptop keyboard. The laptop has a 15" screen and the keyboards are roughly the same size. While using the keyboard I have had no issue with character pickup on the bluetooth connection, and trackpad has been accurate. The keyboard does not seem to have a power level indicator but I have not had an issue so far with battery life. I actually purchased two of these products, and one of the keyboards stays in my car in case I need to take an unscheduled meeting or work stop. The pack in phone/tablet stand works well, but I use a smaller product that folds a little flatter the cost me about $6. I keep the stand in my car in case I need to set my phone on an uneven surface. One improvement I would suggest is to have a multi-touch capable trackpad, but if using this with a touchscreen smartphone like I am it isn't really noticed because I zoom from the touchscreen. I only tested for multi-touch after reading a 1-star review that mentioned they could not scroll with two fingers. That is the first time I even thought to try it, so hadn't noticed. Also, another item for the wishlist would be backlit keys. But compared to the productivity boost this keyboard has provided me those are minor omissions. As a final side note: for gaming you would probably want to adhere some type of no-skid surface to the bottom of the keyboard. Bottom Line: This product combined with the right mobile device (smartphone, tablet, etc) can provide a laptop replacement-level productivity boost in a pocket form factor. This is a killer product for those want a mobile office without all the bulk.

First, if you are having BLUETOOTH CONNECTION ISSUES - like I had - I have a fix that may work for you. What I found is that whenever the KB is on something metal the signal weakens. So metal cafe tables, patio tables, etc. These little KBs with their little batteries likely already have a weak transceiver. If you add metal in close proximity than it starts to lose connections are reset. WHAT HAS WORKED FOR ME is to make sure I put about 1/4 to 1/2 inch space between the KB and any metal surface it is on. I do this with a book or notebook or frisbee or whatnot. The elevation actually helps a little bit with the ergonomics, anyway. AS FOR THE KB itself, 4 stars. Such a great design. Rugged enough for me to toss it in my backpack or bike pannier. The way they trifold it is perfect and all the keys are the same size due to their special hinge mechanism. If the keys were a little more solid it would get 5 stars. But for the price and what you get I'm not sure there is a better KB in this category.

I would give 10 stars if I could. I’ve been using the iClever Foldable Keyboard BK08 for almost two years now, and honestly, it’s been solid from day one. It feels really sturdy and well-built—not like some cheap foldable keyboards that feel flimsy and break easily. I’m impressed that even after all this time, it still functions perfectly without any hiccups. One of the best parts is how easily it syncs with up to three devices. Switching between my phone, tablet, and laptop is seamless, which makes working on the go way more efficient. The touchpad is also super responsive, so I don’t have to carry around a separate mouse, which is a huge plus for portability. Battery life has been great too. I barely have to charge it, and when I do, it charges up pretty quickly. This keyboard is a fantastic companion if you need something compact, reliable, and easy to carry around. Definitely worth it if you’re often working away from your desk.

My touch pad does not work and wrote 3 times on Amazon portal asking seller for help. But no response. Guess i have to throw this beautiful keyboard and buy another brand where i can get after sale service help.

My repeat purchase. This time for my friend. I have tried many brands. Hands down this is best for use across my iPhone and several ipads

Me gustó el tamaño del teclado, rápido el emparejamiento y cuando prendo mi ROG ALLY se empareja en automático! Me gustó mucho lo delgado que es y más los acabados que son de metal y se ve muy resistente! Lo único que no me encantó fue la marca en la Space Bar pero X.

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I was hesitant to buy this keyboard for a while due to the price and lack of availability. Seemed like it might be cheaply made and there are others for way cheaper. Ultimately this one seemed to have the best design for folding and did get great reviews from other sites so I caved and bought it when it was finally available. Absolutely no regrets! It’s actually quite a solid keyboard for what it is. When opened it softly locks so won’t fold easily if you have it sitting on your lap or an uneven surface. The construction is also quite solid with a metal backing. Much better quality than I expected. I purchased the keyboard mainly to use with my PS5 for games that have an in-game chat or anything else I need to type. I didn’t want another massive keyboard laying around since I would only use it once in a while. It connects instantly and works flawlessly. You can pair it with 3 devices as well and it switches seamlessly with the dedicate Bluetooth buttons for each. I’ve used it on PS5, Mac, Windows and iPad/iPhone. I had also needed a simple keyboard to connect to a Mac I use as a server so is only accessed sometimes and also for a Mac I use on a TV in my bedroom. In both cases I again didn’t want yet another dedicated keyboard laying around for every device and didn’t want to have to pair a single keyboard every time I want to use it or worse a wired keyboard. I hadn’t purchased this keyboard for this purpose exactly but turns out it was exactly what I needed. It’s so small you can just tuck it away until needed and then you just hit the Bluetooth button for the device you want. No more hunting down keyboards to temporarily connect. It also remembers the last device you used so you only need to use the Bluetooth switch if you’re using a different device. Often times I’ll use it for the PS5 and then take it with me to my bed so I can navigate my Mac and be utterly lazy laying down, never having to move. Functionally the device switching is probably one of the key selling points for me but also the design and keyboard layout seems better than others I’ve tried. The folds are in a good place and are not noticeable when opened. The key spacing takes a bit of getting used to but is very usable. If you type properly(without looking at the keyboard) you just have to check the keys the first few times to train your fingers not to reach so far. Took me about 20 mins to get used to it. The trackpad is also cool to have and what made it key to being a solution for my Mac. It’s very tiny but again very usable for what it is. I’d recommend increasing the trackpad movement speed in the Mac settings so you can get across the whole screen on such a small pad but once you do it’s perfect for light use. I wouldn’t recommend for every day, heavy use but for my use case this is absolutely perfect. I have so much tech cluttering my space so this keyboard was a lifesaver in that sense. So convenient and takes up so little space I almost forget I have it sometimes. This is probably for a very niche market but if you need a temporary, multi device mini solution this is a great keyboard. If you’ve been on the fence like I was and can afford the extra cost just get this one and save yourself the headache of other less than stellar tech that barely functions. You will just end up spending more buying multiple till you find one that actually works.