I tried using the foldable keyboard 'iClever IC-BK03' that can connect to a smartphone wirelessly and type characters like a PC
When you want to use the keyboard instead of tapping your smartphone when writing sentences on the go, but it is heavy to carry your laptop, you can usually fold it up and carry it in a compact state, and connect it to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. The keyboard ' IC-BK03 ' that can be used with Bluetooth seems to be convenient, so I actually purchased it and used it.
iClever | Official Website
The box labeled 'Foldable Wireless Keyboard' is the package.
The contents of the box look like this. It contained the main unit, charging cable, user guide, instruction manual, warranty card, etc.
When I bought it from Amazon this time, it included a Japanese instruction manual, so I didn't have any trouble operating it.
The main body was wrapped in a cover and stand. The size when the cover was stored was 19.4 x 14.4 x 2.8 cm, and the actual weight was 310 g.
The cover has a leather-like texture.
When you open the magnetic cover, ...
The main body came out. It is said that aluminum alloy is used for the material, so it is metallic but not cheap.
Seen from the side, it looks like this, equipped with a Micro-USB port for charging. The keyboard is folded in three, and the lower half of the image below opens and transforms.
There is nothing in particular on the left and right sides.
The keyboard can be opened quickly.
The cover that wrapped the keyboard is transformed like this ...
Quickly transforms into a smartphone / tablet stand. The iPhone 6s Plus is used in the image below, but it is compatible with not only iOS devices but also Android and Windows OS.
Furthermore, if you pull out the foot in the direction of the arrow ...
You can adjust the angle of your smartphone in two steps.
I tried installing the iPad Air and there was no problem at all.
You can check from the following movie until you take out the keyboard from the case and install the smartphone.
When I install the keyboard and iPhone, it looks like this.
When you open the keyboard, it snaps into place, so even if you change the angle or turn it over after it's fully opened, it won't return to its original shape.
When you open the keyboard, it will automatically turn on and the power indicator will glow green for a few seconds.
If you press the Fn key and the Bluetooth key at the same time ...
The Bluetooth indicator lights blue.
When this happens, tap 'Bluetooth' from 'Settings' and tap the device that starts with 'iClever'.
Next, select the OS of the terminal to be used on the keyboard side. This time it's an iPhone, so press the Fn key and the 'E' key labeled 'iOS' at the same time.
This is complete. All you have to do is use the keyboard normally. However, iClever has some features, and shortcuts such as 'Copy with Ctrl + C' cannot be used as they are.
Shortcuts are designed to combine the Fn key and number keys, such as 'Copy with Fn + 3' and 'Paste with Fn + 4', and the list of shortcuts is described in the instruction manual.
A small icon is also written on the keyboard, so you can use it if you get used to it without having to look at the instruction manual.
The size when the keyboard is opened is 25.4 x 9.1 x 0.8 cm, and when you type letters with a female hand, it looks like this.
Japanese / alphanumerical conversion is from Caps lock.
When you press the Fn key and Esc ...
You will be returned to the home screen.
The keystroke is about 2mm, and there is a good feeling of keystroke.
You can check how you are actually using it from the following movie. The movie uses Nexus 6, but there is no problem with Android devices. Also, it can be used on Windows OS in the same way.
I tried using iClever's foldable keyboard 'IC-BK03' --YouTube
What I was most interested in using it is that although copy and paste and select all exist as shortcuts, there is no function such as 'Undo with Ctrl + Z' and 'Redo with Ctrl + Y'. Those who are accustomed to using these features on a PC may find it a bit inconvenient. On the other hand, because it is much smaller than the keyboard of a PC, the key arrangement is slightly different from that of the PC, so I made a mistake at first. However, this is a matter of familiarity, so it seems that it will not bother you as you use it. On the way, there were times when the connection with the iOS device did not work, but in that case there was no problem if I unregistered the device and then reconnected. There is also a feeling of keystrokes when typing characters, so it is perfect when you want to take minutes of a meeting or write quickly on the go, etc. It seems to be usable.
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