Opinions - USA Majestouch MINILA "AIR" 67 Key Tactile Action Bluetooth Keyboard

[therecorder]

http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard/usa-majestouch-minila-air-67-key-tactile-action-bluetooth-keyboard.asp

http://www.diatec.co.jp/en/det.php?prod_c=1468

[Oobly]

My opinion? I like it a lot, for a staggered layout board. It's small, has my favourite key switch and I don't think it would take me long to get used to the layout. The Fn key combinations are quite well planned and should help productivity if you are willing to take the time to learn them.

[therecorder]

My opinion? I like it a lot, for a staggered layout board. It's small, has my favourite key switch and I don't think it would take me long to get used to the layout. The Fn key combinations are quite well planned and should help productivity if you are willing to take the time to learn them.

There has been lots of talk about the "USB" Minila, but this "Bluetooth" version is new.  Guess I'm looking for opinions on the bluetooth end of things.

[tbc]

it's new enough that no one really has one yet.  you're going to have to wait a bit for people to buy and review them.  keep in mind how rare the OG version was though.


bluetooth is bluetooth, there's really nothing we can say that hasn't already been said for the last 10 years(?).

[therecorder]

it's new enough that no one really has one yet.  you're going to have to wait a bit for people to buy and review them.  keep in mind how rare the OG version was though.


bluetooth is bluetooth, there's really nothing we can say that hasn't already been said for the last 10 years(?).

Well, for one thing, it's bluetooth only (unlike, for example, the KBTalking Pro and the Neo 87).  On the Diatec page, there is no estimate of how many hours the batteries will last.  This would be important if one plans to use it for travel, work, or other situations where replacement or recharging of batteries might not be practical or even possible.

[Belfong]

Depending on the size of the battery - like Matias' 1600mAH, it can last 6 months to a year of normal keyboard use.

[therecorder]

Depending on the size of the battery - like Matias' 1600mAH, it can last 6 months to a year of normal keyboard use.

This is 2 AA batteries.

[Belfong]

Hmm.. I don't know how long that would last. It will suck if you have to change battery every time!

[gnubag]

Depending on the size of the battery - like Matias' 1600mAH, it can last 6 months to a year of normal keyboard use.

This is 2 AA batteries.

well if you use eneloops it would be insane. one of them can hold 1.900mAh (x2= 3,800mah)

[Oobly]

Depending on the size of the battery - like Matias' 1600mAH, it can last 6 months to a year of normal keyboard use.

This is 2 AA batteries.

well if you use eneloops it would be insane. one of them can hold 1.900mAh (x2= 3,800mah)

<Science Nazi rant>
Except that it most likely uses them in series, in which case 1,900mAh x2 = 1,900mAh... but at 3V instead of 1.5.
</Science Nazi rant>

[spdx]

It's available on Amazon now by Keyboard Co.

[clickclickclick]

This was almost a good implementation. I have a logitech k810, and I'd love to replace it with this filco. But while the filco will hold connection profiles of 3 devices, it doesn't let the user choose. It just picks one for you and connects. All it needed was a key toggle to choose a device :|