I can tolerate my iPad’s virtual keyboard for short emails and text messages, but I can’t bring myself to use it for anything more involved, like writing articles or short stories. However, I also can’t bring myself to tote around a full size keyboard either. Enter the Kickstarter of the Week: The myType Pocketable Bluetooth Keyboard.
From the myType Kickstarter page:
The myType™ Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard is designed to be the most comfortable and convenient keyboard to take with you on the go while also providing the efficiency of a full-size keyboard when you need it. When folded, it fits comfortably in a pocket. It is lightweight, ultra-slim and compact allowing you to easily take it with you just like you take your smartphone or tablet. When it’s open, it provides a laptop/desktop feel and efficiency. And it is perfect for any normal work environment, school or travel, offering completely wireless Bluetooth technology and a long battery life that connects quickly and easily to smartphones and tablets.
![myType_Kickstarter](http://www.mactrast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/myType_Kickstarter.jpg)
myType Features & Specifications:
- Keys are designed and spaced for touch typing, unlike most portable keyboards the myType keyboard is functionally similar to most desktop and laptop keyboards
- Pocket-sized when closed
- Light, thin & flexible design comfortably disappears into your pocket or purse
- Battery life: weeks of normal use
- Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
- Micro USB Charging
- Completely wireless with Bluetooth 3.0 technology
- Max Wireless Range: 33 Feet
- Durable: can be dropped with a low chance of being damaged
- Splash Resistant
- Nearly silent to type on; perfect for meetings
- Available in five colors: Kickstarter green, black, white, blue and pink
- Works with Bluetooth® HID. Either by our own tests, or the respective manufacturer’s web site, HID is supported by the following devices (with the latest iOS available version for Apple products); iPhone 3GS and later, iPad incl. iPad Mini, iPod Touch 2nd and later, Android (with HID support; tested with several Samsung phones and tablets) and Windows 8 Tablets.
- Dimensions When Open: 12.5” x 3.6” x .3”
- Dimensions When Closed: 6.8” x 3.6” x .35″
- Weight: Approximately 122 grams/4.3 oz (just the keyboard, not including packaging or charging cable)
![myType_blue](http://www.mactrast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/myType_blue.jpg)
Be sure to check out the myType Pocketable Bluetooth Keyboard and see if it fits your needs. The pledge levels run from $5 to $59, with the higher levels including a myType in your choice of green, black, white, blue or pink.
More information is available at the myType Kickstarter page. [DIRECT LINK]
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