How long does the battery last? How do you like the keyboard?
924351
I run this laptop in desktop mode. I cannot attest to battery life but I can say that the keyboard is wonderful. It is not clumsy to type on and it is very responsive. I really like this computer from Dell. In my family we drive Honda and BMW. For computers, we have Dell.
1848797
You really do not need to charge it very often. I charge mine maybe once a month. I also don't use it every day though. Maybe 3 times a week for not much longer than 2-3 hours at a time. So it really all depends on your usage of the keyboard.
276346
I have charged my keyboard maybe once since I got it in January- Its very infrequent and we use it OFTEN. Good luck with your decision.
641408
Well..Ive had it for probably a month and a half now. I dont use to to type long papers (usually, but i have), but i do use it daily for notes and texting and i have only charged it once since ive had it. The manufacturer says it holds a charge for 60hrs of use.
1198046
The battery life really depends on your screens brightness and what your doing on the internet. Watching videos or downloading things will drain the battery more then just posting on facebook or doing research. As for the keyboard, no it doesn't have a backlight which, to me, is the only thing I see wrong with it besides the touch pad. Not sure if its just mine but my touch pad doesn't work properly. Other then that, its a great laptop, im completely satisfied with it.
1616020
I have had mine for several months now with no problems. The batteries are replaceable on both the keyboard and the mouse. With normal use, I would think at least three years.
1104595
I don't use the keyboard as often as I thought I would but I use the case to protect the iPad. The battery on the keyboard does last a fair amount of time but seems to die when needed most.
1591022
I've got longer than average fingers and relatively big, although not stubby fingers and I've actually found that I can use the keyboard quite comfortably. I don't write books or long essays, but I do find myself typing on it often, usually for periods of about 10-15min or less. At work I have to type constantly and I find that I like this keyboard better than the slightly bigger one at work that has bigger keys.
351251
I would say No! I've had this for approx 1 year (got it for Christmas 2011) I didn't like the delay in having to put my hand over it for it to light up so I just left it plugged in all the time. The whole thing just died this weekend. I'm now looking into replacing the battery. Otherwise I love this keyboard. Well, not this cheapy keyboard I'm stuck using for now until I can get new batteries. ugh!
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.
1104594
I didn't keep it long enough to know how battery life is. But most Bluetooth keyboards have great battery life. It's not a problem. You might have to charge it once a month.
2210508
Hi, the keyboard is back lit. The battery life is reasonably good just over a couple of hours.
2253274
Yes it does. Battery life for me was about 3 months with daily usage. I might add that I never click the on/off switch to turn the keyboard off.
73870
The keyboard uses a single AA-Battery, while the mouse uses two AAA-batteries. So far, the mouse has lasted about two to three months (I did not turn off the mouse, I left it in stand-by, which is good). As for the keyboard, I recently had to replace the battery, but I believe it was more on the battery's side that the keyboard didn't last long. I recommend that you use Duracell or Energizer batteries for your keyboard and mouse to play on the safe side. Also, the customer support for VIOTEK is very good. My keyboard broke and they replaced it without me having to pay for a new one, so should a problem arise, they can replace it if you have the proper information.
1367652
I think it is a good one. I'm using it now. The keyboard is smaller than a standard one, but you can get used to it like I did.
2027297
Would love keyboards of this caliber to start having being wired/wireless (Just a built in battery). That way, even though the battery might not be able to sustain it for more than 5 - 6 hours, you can just go right back to the desktop, plug it in, and continue to use it.
424048
I didn't really have any problems with the keyboard. I just had not used it much. However now I love it. I can even use it my samsung galaxy s smartphone.