Better Than the Apple Keyboard
580431
I have had the apple cover and keyboard for previous iPad. Makes no sense when I can have this. It's not as great in the function of cover because the magnet is not as strong and it does not stay on the back of the iPad when you want to move it out of the way. But the cover is not really that important I find a second time around and this keyboard is still better than the Apple keyboard I had before by far. It doesn't use bulky batteries, the design is nice and flat and... there's a stand! Why would you want to pay more for a keyboard that does not have all of the above. My only annoyance was that the keys are completely flat, not concave for comfort as indicated. This is still a great product for the price.
1222257
I truly love this keyboard I do!! Here are my honest opinions on this. I'm not giving it a 5-star review...yet. I haven't had it long enough to say that for sure. As for now, I'm loving it! I actually went to big name electronic store and bought the Apple keyboard for my iPad Pro. Spent $150 on it. I hated it from the word go. For one, in order to use the keyboard I had previously purchased, I had to remove my iPad from its Otterbox, and then place the iPad in this case that was held up with a triangle shape in order to connect the iPad with with its three contact points and that drove me bonkers. That right there was the first  moment. I'm a college student who is using the iPad for my notes in classes, and fumbling around getting things set up to take notes with books and iPad and all that in short amounts of time proved to be a hazardous thing when I attempted to use it in class once. I nearly dropped my brand iPad and had I did, the concrete floor beneath the tiles would not have been nice to my iPad. Second major thing...the Apple keyboard in comparison feels like it's going to break. It feel extremely flimsy and fragile for something that cost me $150 and was an Apple product. I love Apple products. My whole family has iPhones because their iOS systems are much safer with the virus, spyware, and "bug" typical androids and even PCs get. I bought this keyboard because I needed something quick and something that was Bluetooth capable. This keyboard being Bluetooth compatible is a HUGE plus. Having the Otterbox for the iPad and it's hard shell casing, the casing actually is a stand. I think the only thing I would like to see as an improvement (so far) is maybe a possible way to have rechargeable batteries or battery pack for it (similar to a cordless home phone thing) in it l, or even a way to recharge it via a port of sorts (longer lasting than basic AAA batteries) to charge it say with a battery back (like cordless phones?)  I enjoy the sleep mode for the most part, except when it's in my bag and I forget to actually turn it off...it runs the battery down quickly.

My biggest happy face in this purchase is the actual "feel" of the keyboard, especially in comparison to the apple one I bought. This keyboard has the feel of a real keyboard like attaches to a computer. I type faster than I write for notes while in class (50-60 wpm on average). This keyboard keeps up well with response to my typing speeds and needs. I'm quite impressed so far, and look forward to continuing to use this at a fraction of what I originally spent.
1749632
This works great with my Mac. It's plastic, and not as nice as the expensive Apple keyboards. However, this keyboard has more key travel and I find it more comfortable to type on. I've had it for two months, and it works great. No yellowing or anything of the sort.
3740634
This is not a perfect keyboard, BUT it is far and away the best keyboard made at this size, and much better than I was expecting.

I found myself feeling cramped for about the first 20 minutes that I owned the keyboard.  My fingers instinctively want something next to the A key, so I kept lining my fingers up wrong.  Once I got used to the layout, I quickly found myself typing nearly as fast as I am able to on a full-size keyboard, and with far fewer mistakes than using the on screen software keyboard.  After only two days, I am wildly in love with this. The keys have a good feel and proper "click" when typing. The bluetooth pairing was simple and has had no issues at all with dropping off.  Although there is a power switch I find myself letting it just go to sleep most of the time if I know I am coming right back, and a quick tap of any key instantly repairs the keyboard. I have found it to be very responsive, with keycaps that feel very much in line with Apple's own "chiclet" style of keyboard, and as such I had very little difficulty transitioning to this.

I can think of exactly two gripes with this keyboard, but I don't want to take away a star just for them.  The first is that the magnets are not strong enough to solidly hold the iPad closed.  The magnets in the hinge and in the stand groove hold it very solidly, I can turn it on its side while connected and it will hold, but the magnets which activate the sleep switch are not solid enough to keep the keyboard snug against the iPad.  Because it is a solid piece, this really doesn't effect my usage at all, but it would be more satisfying if it "snapped" shut.  The second issue is that the home key is directly above the Q, where I expect a 1 key, so it turned out that what took the most getting used to layout wise was not dropping out to the home screen every time I wanted to type an exclamation point. I have modified to using my ring finger to type 1 and resolved the issue, but nothing kills your flow like zooming back to the home screen.

I had a much larger keyboard case for my iPad 1 made by another company, and it had a rubberized keyboard and leather case, and between the mushy key response and tendency for the iPad to just flop open or closed with even mildly vigorous typing, it received about a week of use before it got tossed in the technology waste pile.  This logitech keyboard, however, truly does make my iPad Mini functional for longer writing, and I will leave this five star unless someone comes out with something better.
1794033
I use this with my IPad Pro 12.9 and the Apple magic keyboard and it is better than having a desktop computer!
956344
I love the tactile feel of this keyboard. I have not had any connectivity problems concerning bluetooth and the keyboard's charge holds up very well. Highly recommend this over the apple magic keyboard since this keyboard definitely delivers much more.
4859079
excellent upgrade to the stock apple keyboard. baffles me that apple doesn't offer a 10 key wireless keyboard but that's their loss and Logitechs gain, besides apple would probably charge 3x what Logitech does anyways. I've had this for nearly 6 months and have not had to change the battery. The solar part seems to work well. Only minor gripe is the aluminum finish covered in hard plastic, and not real aluminum.
1698239
Love this keyboard it's better than the wireless standard Apple keyboard. Feels like you're typing on little pillows of air. The solar no battery set up is pretty awesome too.
609378
One of the reasons I purchased this keyboard was that my bluetooth Apple keyboard, well it sticks.  Somehow I either spilled coca cola on it or had something on my hands and after a while it started to stick intermittently.  And cleaning it, isn't so easy, other than wiping it with a small amount of alcohol/water mix solution.

The other reason was that it has a numeric keypad which I find and I think most people who own macs will at one time use when doing taxes, bills, etc it's just easier to use with the built in calculator app.  I love this keyboard so far, it's light and so quick, just a small amount of feedback which to me is fine.  I was a computer reseller for a long time and one thing I've learned is people have a very strong preference for their own style of keyboards.  Keyboards are a personal preference so much that there are a ton of mfr's out there making keyboards for specific needs.  So I would recommend before shelling down $50 or $60 for a keyboard that you go out to the Apple store or ask a friend who has one to get a feel for it before you commit prior to writing that great novel that will make you famous, or whatever it is you will be doing with the keyboard.

If you are old school, if you hunger for that smack down when you type, like those old Selectrics, this keyboard isn't for you.  But if you enjoy that light dance over chicklet sized keys, you'll love this one.  Others have tried to emulate Apple's style, but you can't beat the original, metal and plastic combination feels and works very nice.
2247970
This is a nice little keyboard to maintain your "apple" look.  It will occasionally disconnect and you have to remind the mac what type of layout it has but it is a significant cost savings over the apple model
3721084
It's much easier and more comfortable to type on this keyboard than on the touch screen keyboard.  It also holds the i-pad in a comfortable position either vertically or horizontally.  It was very easy to synchronize and worked fine right off the bat.  The case is a little heavy though (17.10 oz.) so I don't think I'd take it with me on a trip but for typing on the i-pad at home, it's great.  I thought it would also act as a case for the i-pad but it doesn't - but it includes a very attractive case for itself.
2721469
I have purchased two of the keyboards and am impressed with them.  An avid Apple fan - I have a MBP Retina and a PC that I need to switch between for work.  The Bluetooth buttons to switch between devices works well, the keyboard itself works well for typing.  I've had it several months and the batteries have lasted a long time.  Overall for the price, they three bluetooth connections, the 10 key pad I think this is a very good value and works well on all my devices.
2694292
It takes a little getting used to coming from a full sized keyboard but I'm really loving it. It paired super easy with my Mac and my iPad and works great.
658698
Finally, a great keyboard made for the Mac.  Thank you!
3787012
Although this product isn't available from Amazon as I write this, I am posting my thoughts for those looking for customer thoughts on this product, since I couldn't find many when I was considering this keyboard.

I bought direct from Kinesis and bought the expensive piece of plastic to place the halves togehter in an incline.  The angle of separate is easy to adjust on the base.

The other review mentioned he doesn't like the key-clicks; this is a matter of preference of course.  I like the key switches on this keyboard much better than my previous keyboards.

I am still getting used to the key layout, however.  There are some navigation/bonus keys on the left of the keyboard, which screws up my hand placement--without looking with my eyes, my fingers search for the lower-left key and decide that is 'control' and base the rest of the layout based on that.  With this keyboard, my left hand is 2 keys off.  I didn't even know my left hand found its way by doing this until I started using this keyboard.

On a normal keyboard, I don't hit the left 'shift' when I often should, instead using the 'shift' on the right--with this keyboard, doing this is problematic because the right shift key is shorter in length to make room for the arrow keys on the lower right.  Although it is taking some adjusting, this is probably good for my hands.

I have only had the keyboard for a week, so I have not decided if it was worth the cost--but I am getting faster and more accurate with it, so I am optimistic.

I will try to update this review as my use of the keyboard continues.

UPDATE 27-Apr-2008:

This keyboard is good enough that I bought the Mac version that Kinesis just released.  They actually custom made me one with the 20" black PC cable on the Mac version (which they only offer with the 8" cable).

Over the past few months I have found my shoulders less "scrunched" from using this keyboard with the two halves as far apart as possible.  I recommend spending the extra money and getting the 20" version, despite the ridiculous price (an extra $40).  I have both styles of wrist rest + risers (the one piece and the two piece) and prefer the two piece set.

The smaller sized key surfaces (or the curvature) are still a bit odd for me, but I have gotten used to them.  I still don't like the buttons down the left side of the keyboard, but I rarely hit them by accident these days.

The PC version has some small misbehaviors with Leopard on my Mac Pro, so if you're going to use this with the Mac, get the Mac version.  I am using both versions with Macs despite this, though.

I bought both of my Kinesis keyboards directly from their web site.  Despite the strange ordering process, they have been great to deal with.
2969801
I've been using this keyboard for about a day now and I love it. If you are used to the Apple Keyboard, it will be very easy for you to adapt to this one. The differences between this keyboard and the Apple Keyboard are that it is raised slightly higher, the keys are a little more raised, and there are no USB ports on the sides.
1748801
I use an old Mac Pro from 2006 as a media center computer hooked up to my TV.  Until I bought this keyboard I had been using a Magic Mouse and an Apple Keyboard.  In a house with a bunch of kids, it is pretty easy to lose the mouse somewhere, down the back of the couch usually! Also, the mouse would get knocked off the table, the keyboard is already missing the escape key because of a drop to the tile floor!

I decided to get this keyboard in order to retire the other two devices.  To give fair warning, this keyboard does not get heavy usage, am not writing a small novel or playing games.  It is mainly used to navigate menus, perform a few searches, etc... I also do not use media keys, etc.  I needed mouse control and basic alpha-numeric capabilities.

Keep in mind, although this is a wireless keyboard, as far as I can tell you have to use the Logitech provided dongle, you can't use built in Bluetooth. I had plenty of USB ports open, but that maybe a consideration.

Pros:
- It is responsive, have found the computer consistently wakes from sleep when I tap a mouse button and usually quicker than the bluetooth mouse/keyboard I used previously, those seemed to need to wake up themselves.
- Battery life seems reasonable.  The Magic Mouse ate batteries like candy, overall six were needed for my prior setup. This requires the two provided and they state a 12 month battery life, haven't had it for long enough, but if I remember, will update this review 10 months from now :-)
- Accessible power switch on the back, allows me to disable it when not in use (have only done this occasionally)
- Seems to be able to take a knock.  My kids have knocked this off the table onto tile a fair few times and have seen no marks or had any key pops.
- Although its not advertised, it does work work with the Mac out of the box, including touch scrolling as other reviewers have mentioned. I based my purchase off of reading other reviews to make sure it would fit my needs.

Cons:
- Trackpad is a little smaller than I would like, would also have preferred if the mouse buttons were integrated into the trackpad - this is a minor grip considering the price (I got this when it was around $25)
- The trackpad does also act as a primary button, this can sometimes be oversensitive.  Have accidentally tapped after a light graze.
- Wish there had been a 'Mac' keyboard layout version - for what I use it for, not a huge deal.  The buttons could be remapped, but haven't used them much to need to.
- As another reviewer mentioned, there is no backlighting - this can be a hassle in a dark room, but I imagine this would have killed battery life.

Some of the cons can be addressed via settings, but considering my use case, have not done that much research and probably will not do much more - it works, I like it.