How long will the keyboard last before between charging? Is it enough to work for a college student for a whole day without chargingThanks in advance.
1519172
I have not used the keyboard continually since receiving it. I use is everyday for about 15 to 30 minutes. I have not needed to charge it for about 2 weeks. I accidentally left it on all night and a couple days ago and it still hasn't died. As a result, I would guess that it will work all day without a problem. I hope that answers your question.
1519173
I use the keyboard for 3 to 4 days in a row without charging and it never has died on me.
1519174
I have had good experience with the keyboard lasting all day. I've used it in meetings that are daylong, and lasting into the evening, and haven't had any problem with it working the entire time.
861259
Yes, about that long if you have the backlight on. I discovered that turning the backlight off (F1 key) will allow it to last all day on a single charge.
263322
I've had mine for just a month, and the red charging light turns off after about 2 minutes. But that doesn't seem to matter much because the keyboard has never stopped working. So maybe the red light isn't supposed to stay all the time while it's charging???
2115970
Only when I wake it up from sleep mode. After a stroke or two, it is as fast as any keyboard I have used. The sleep mode keeps the board from needing to be constantly recharged. I use the keyboard every day, turning it off at night, and I have to charge it about once a week.
2050027
I find the battery life to be really long, although my use of the keyboard is sporadic. I've been really pleased at how infrequently I have to recharge. Sorry I can't give you a more precise answer. One thing I try to remember to do is to power off when I'm not using the keyboard. Good luck!
1871503
Plug the cable into the keyboard and a USB port on your computer. Leave the keyboard off but your computer on. Had no problems with mine. Let it charge overnight.
1980787
The keyboard stays on as long as the switch is on. Shutting it off will preserve the battery life. It holds a really good charge though and I only charge it once a week or once every two weeks. I only turn it off when it's charging. I hope this was helpful.
1577622
if the question is how is it charged. You must charge it for a few hours the first time before using it. It uses a mini usb cable that is connected to a computer. However, I have not had to charge since the initial charge. I guess if you type alot you have to recharge. The manual does not indicate this. You may have to pare the tablet and the keyboard regularly. I have not had to do this either.
1736907
With moderate to heavy use, I get at least 5 or 6 days out of the mouse before I recharge it. The keyboard will go two weeks or more. Both would surely last much longer if I turned them off when I'm not using them; but I don't. Recharging takes about 20 minutes using the supplied usb cable.
1053740
I have only charged my keyboard occasionally. After the initial charge, by connecting the cable to any USB port on your computer, it has a fairly long operating time. I hope this helps.
1280580
Very suitable for a college student. (My iPad was a gift - I am a Samsung user and so used to Samsung Swype keyboard that iPad seems archaic.) Because I am not a fan of the iPad `tap' keyboard, I got this as both a solution for a cover and a keyboard. The keys `depress' much like a standard keyboard so less errors and all the convenience of a shift key! The keyboard/cover is rechargeable - just plug it into your computer USB or similar. The charge lasts a long time - easily the three months they advertise. I don't think it is that heavy but certainly does add weight. It was not a deal breaker, though.... Very suitable for a college student. (My iPad was a gift - I am a Samsung user and so used to Samsung Swype keyboard that iPad seems archaic.) Because I am not a fan of the iPad `tap' keyboard, I got this as both a solution for a cover and a keyboard. The keys `depress' much like a standard keyboard so less errors and all the convenience of a shift key! The keyboard/cover is rechargeable - just plug it into your computer USB or similar. The charge lasts a long time - easily the three months they advertise. I don't think it is that heavy but certainly does add weight. It was not a deal... » Read More Very suitable for a college student. (My iPad was a gift - I am a Samsung user and so used to Samsung Swype keyboard that iPad seems archaic.) Because I am not a fan of the iPad `tap' keyboard, I got this as both a solution for a cover and a keyboard. The keys `depress' much like a standard keyboard so less errors and all the convenience of a shift key! The keyboard/cover is rechargeable - just plug it into your computer USB or similar. The charge lasts a long time - easily the three months they advertise. I don't think it is that heavy but certainly does add weight. It was not a deal breaker, though.... « Show Less
2210507
Keyboard is backlit. Battery life will vary depending upon usage, but I can usually get 4+ hours during general use.
1266029
There is no lag time between keystroke and letter on screen, it's immediate, as a notebook. The longest I used it without interruption was for about two hours, and for that the battery lasted perfectly. I haven't paid attention in battery charging yet, I've just put it charging overnight. After using it now for a while, there is a problem: the ink of the most used keys is already gone. It's not a huge problem but unpleasant considering I bought it for a month or so.
1833137
When plugged into the keyboard - I've been successful using it for 5-6 hours (coast to coast flight) using standard office aps. When using it to stream internet content or play movies, 4 hrs.
1104593
I would dare say the life of the battery is better than that of the keyboard. I would go 2-3 months before charging, but the keyboards they put in them are just terrible. I have had the keyboard die before the battery needs to be recharged
2262832
On average it will last between 4-6 hours depending on what it is you're doing. I tend to leave it charging overnight so that it's fully charged in the morning. When I start doing my college course work and browsing the internet the battery will last me a good solid 3-4 hours while in constant use.
1888018
Regarding the battery life - Not true. My laptop gives backup for like 4 hours if I'm just browsing the net. I am currently a college student and all my classes are 3 hours long. I mostly use browser to search for stuff related to class (or chat on facebook :P ) and take notes on word. When fully charged at the start of class, i have like 30%-40% at the end of each class.No the laptop does not have back lit keyboard.