My back was broken in a car accident last July. Looking for a keyboard to rest on my lap while semi reclined. Will this keyboard be too warm or heavy?
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It's really not heavy at all. I've been on the computer for hours, and I just picked mine up, and it's not warm at all either. I hope this helps you! Good luck!
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I just checked the back for heat and there is NONE at all. The weight and size is the same or slightly less than the average keyboard. I love it. I am sitting here in the near dark typing this, and my normal vision is like having a pair of light sunglasses on all the time. But it is definitely not TOO bright, either. Nice ice blue color.
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It produces NO heat at all but it DOES have some weight to it but I think it's bearable:)
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Sorry to hear about your accident. I trust you will be well soon. There is virtually no heat from the keyboard. If it weight 3 pounds, it is a lot.
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The keyboard is very light. This is not an Apple quality keyboard, but if you want a backlit and comfortable keyboard for your lap, this is it. Note: I had to cut some of the hardened plastic mold away from between the keys - they were still connected to each other. Just a minor quality issue that is easily remedied.
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The keyboard is lightweight; has back legs to forward tilt; keypad is flatter than regular ones and I find typos more frequent, but don't know if it's due to the flatter keys or easier touch. The back lit keyboard is great for night time use and has three settings to control the amount of illuminate needed. The keyboard never feels hot no matter how long you use it.
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I had this keyboard for about a year. It is heavily used! this thing weighs about 3 lbs. not a few ounces like most keyboards.It will not move around on you while gaming.
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I keep my keyboard on my lap. Not on the keyboard plate as provided. It takes up some space on the fold out pads. I use a mouse on the left pad and a ZBoard Game Pad on the right. It would depend on your application. I have a G11 keyboard but I use a Logitech K 800 cordless keyboard with this Mobo fold out arrangement on a gaming chair with the keyboard on my lap to give me maximum use of the foldout pad space. Works out well for me.Just remember not to put any weight on the fold out pads as they will break and render the pads useless. I like them and have better scores on games using them. Good Luck. I keep my keyboard on my lap. Not on the keyboard plate as provided. It takes up some space on the fold out pads. I use a mouse on the left pad and a ZBoard Game Pad on the right. It would depend on your application. I have a G11 keyboard but I use a Logitech K 800 cordless keyboard with this Mobo fold out arrangement on a gaming chair with the keyboard on my lap to give me maximum use of the foldout pad space. Works out well for me.Just remember not to put any weight on the fold out pads as they will break and render the pads useless. I like them and have better scores on games using... » Read More I keep my keyboard on my lap. Not on the keyboard plate as provided. It takes up some space on the fold out pads. I use a mouse on the left pad and a ZBoard Game Pad on the right. It would depend on your application. I have a G11 keyboard but I use a Logitech K 800 cordless keyboard with this Mobo fold out arrangement on a gaming chair with the keyboard on my lap to give me maximum use of the foldout pad space. Works out well for me.Just remember not to put any weight on the fold out pads as they will break and render the pads useless. I like them and have better scores on games using them. Good Luck. « Show Less
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I had no problems with using my keyboard at all and it gave some weight to my phone wish I need badly,..honestly its great protection.
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Hi, Jeff. The keyboard's thin 6.4-millimeter profile makes desk or lap use very comfortable.
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As long as you can situate it comfortably for yourself, on your lap works fine. I used mine primarily at school for taking notes. Keyboard folds back easily, just make sure the keyboard is turned off, otherwise you start accidentally typing in places
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The sleeve is fairly tight. Not familiar with size of Logitech keyboard. Not very protective either. My first iPad got smashed in it but it got run over my a car. The sleeve in basically a thick cloth material. Hope this is helpful.
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It is meant for a keyboard and has a built in wrist rest. However, you could try a laptop, if you check dimensions.
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I have no issues with the lap. I like this keyboard a lot. And I have had others.
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I have the Sharkk keyboard case, and it is definitely lightweight. It's the iPad mini that creates the weight. The only thing that I would be cautious about is that when the iPad sits in the notch so as to look like a lapto, it's top heavy, the keyboard doesn't have enough weight to counterbalance the ipad
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The info says "buckling spring", but it doesn't feel like an IBM (of which I have several. This keyboard does not feel solid, either. Rather unresponsive touch.
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It is very comfortable to type on for long periods. It is much smaller than a regular keyboard. It is a little smaller and thinner than the ipad itself as it is part of the case. The keyboard and case together are quite nice but they make it really fat (wide) and bulky so I'd rather use a small laptop if it is going to be that big. It loses most tablet features since it has to be removed from the case to really use as a tablet. I am sure it is good for some people, just does not fit my use case.
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Hi, the keyboard is feather light. No it will not make your iPad heavier. The battery life is amazing. Holds a charge for months. Yes it is rechargarble with the included charger. Enjoy. You won' be disappointed.
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Yes and no.. I do put in on my lap and type but it just depends how much typing you are trying to do. The solution would be a laptop pillow. Hope this helps.
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I have the same preference for keyboards. This one, which I've been using for many months is definitely heavy. The key feel is somewhere between the soft feel of most modern keyboards and the older ones I really liked. I find it acceptable if not ideal, but I'm not a touch typist. The key travel is about 1/8 inch. Hope this helps.
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Yes. I have been using it with a regular keyboard for more than a year. It is the best wrist rest I have used.
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I personally would not consider this ideal for writing for extended periods of time. People don't realize this, but this lap desk is actually relatively heavy, sometimes to the point where my 13" MBP is on it and it's all on my lap and feels like its just crushing my legs- maybe I'm just sensitive..At any rate, if you plan on like writing your daily notes on it, then it would be okay for that. But if you're looking for a long term solid option, I would look around at other options first.