How quickly does the keyboard turn on once you start typing? Once you stop typing, how much time passes before the keyboard turns off?
1508111
There's an on and off switch at the corner. The iPad recognizes the bluetooth connection immediately and you can start typing very quickly. Once you turn the keyboard off, the response is almost equally immediate. It takes a split second to recognize you turned off the keyboard and to bring up the iPad keyboard if you want to use that instead.
1508112
The keyboard goes to sleep (power saving mode) after 10 minutes of inactivity. It takes 2 keystrokes to wake from power saving mode. When not asleep, the keyboard responds instantly.
831060
I generally have to change mine every three to six months, but I use this keyboard everyday for a solid 4-8 hours of typing. I wore the letters off the keys before I had to change the batteries for the first time. Hope that helps! I LOVE this keyboard!
2217398
I don't have it in front of me, but I never turn it off. Hasn't drained the battery in a few months either. I don't even turn off the mouse. I speculate that it put the devices in some sort of power standby. I don't remember seeing a way to turn the keyboard off.
1804101
Well, it just took less than a minute to link to my tablet. Everytime i turn it on it will take approx. 15 seconds before i can type on keyboard.
2098741
The keyboard has been very easy to type on once you get used to it. As the previous reviewer says-it would be better with a back-light. I find that sometimes a key will "stick" for a few days and then mysteriously work fine again. I don't know why that happens and its a nuisance-but it may be due to something I have done. Other than that-its been a fine computer.
1870644
The light glows red when the charging cable is plugged in and providing power. Specs on the device indicate that it takes up to 4.5 hours to charge and will last 90 hours between charges. I have never had the keyboard stop working, let alone stop working due to a charging issue.
1072060
I've kept my mine plugged almost all the time since I got it unplugging it a few times to sit back and type. Have not had the keyboard die or any issues. This is seriously an excellent keyboard.
1207804
i get about 6 hours on basic day to day things, like internet and word document. but i keep the backlit keyboard turned of, the screen brightness on low, and i keep it on powersave mode. on the first day that i got it, i was curious how long it would last if i did absolutely nothing, just letting the computer idle. (screen turned of as well). i got over 9 hours.
1198956
I have never had any problems with this keyboard. At all. None. I love it. I am using it to answer this question. ;)!
290235
Mine is still working. Every once in a while it takes off on it's own. The only reason I am still using it is the keyboard is eazy to see. It still works fair. It was worth what I paid for it.
635039
I've had my keyboard for several months and have not charged it yet. However, the keyboard has an off on button which I turn off after each use.
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!
1804103
I've had no problems and am happy after two months with the keyboard. Sometimes I mix up the sequence of turning on the keyboard and pushing the little button, but it's always come on. Be sure that the keyboard is charged. I wrote the manufacturer for a copy of the User Guide. They emailed a jpg.
707828
The keyboard is easy to read when the lights are off. They are white with black numerals and letters. I love the keyboard. It has three settings for light. I also think it is one of the easiest keyboards to type on that I have ever had.
1928575
Yes. Even better, it does it automatically when keyboard is connected. If the keyboard has gone to sleep, the on screen key board will appear. Just click on a key 2-3 times, keyboard reconnects and the onscreen keyboard dissappers. The keyboard goes to sleep after about 15 minutes. This applies to both iPhone and iPad.
112495
I actually like turn dial more than a keyboard... One thing I'd like if it was a bit more sophisticated and could select with a push of a knob. But what is there works. You can do increments under 30 seconds by 5 seconds, I believe. As you go into multiple minutes, increments stick to 30 seconds though.
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.