Top-of-the-line Bluetooth-compatible keyboard?

grapefruit

25 Nov 2013, 23:32

What is the best option for an awesome keyboard that would work well with a desktop that would also connect to a smartphone via bluetooth so I can sling it in a bag and take it with me? Anything like that available? I guess I'd want it to be compact as well, ideally.

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Muirium
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26 Nov 2013, 00:28

You're in luck. There is precisely one Bluetooth mechanical keyboard on the market. The Filco Minila Air.

http://www.keyboardco.com/blog/index.ph ... rd-review/

Otherwise, Bluetooth boards are domes, domes, domes. The Air is the first good one.

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CeeSA

26 Nov 2013, 08:30

that's not all...

Matias Mini Quiet Bluetooth, KBTalking Pro v1.1 are also BT mechanical keyboards.
These exist already longer than the Minila Air.

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Muirium
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26 Nov 2013, 11:42

Ah, I forgot about the Matias. Good catch, CeeSA. Oddly enough, the KBT is a full size keyboard. Strange choice for travelling…

http://kbtalkingusa.com/

The Matias is a much more sensible size. Not my cup of tea, style-wise, but it's got great switches.

http://matias.ca/laptoppro/mac/

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matt3o
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26 Nov 2013, 12:31

Muirium wrote:The Matias is a much more sensible size. Not my cup of tea, style-wise, but it's got great switches.
disputable :D

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Muirium
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26 Nov 2013, 12:33

Well, some people love them, let's put it that way!

The ultimate top of the line Bluetooth keyboard would be a BT HHKB. Once that comes out, this discussion becomes about price instead of compromises.

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matt3o
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26 Nov 2013, 12:43

also a wireless FC660 would be nice. actually wondering if I could take a minila air controller and put it into the fc660... mmmmmmh

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Muirium
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26 Nov 2013, 12:45

Didn't you already sell yours?

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matt3o
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26 Nov 2013, 12:47

Muirium wrote:Didn't you already sell yours?
the M variant not the C (ie: the MX not the Topre). Switching controller from MX to Topre would be impossible.

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Muirium
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26 Nov 2013, 12:53

Ah, you got both!

The magical pony that is the promise of a Bluetooth HHKB Pro 3 is my best excuse not to get the current model (unchanged for many years now) as otherwise it is essentially my perfect keyboard. Topre switches, 60%, dyesub PBT. And I'm not as fussy as you about 55g domes!

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matt3o
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26 Nov 2013, 13:03

Muirium wrote:Ah, you got both!
Not yet, but planning to.
Muirium wrote:The magical pony that is the promise of a Bluetooth HHKB Pro 3 is my best excuse not to get the current model (unchanged for many years now) as otherwise it is essentially my perfect keyboard. Topre switches, 60%, dyesub PBT. And I'm not as fussy as you about 55g domes!
That would be absolutely perfect... but I seriously doubt it will be out any time soon.

PS: did anyone dismantle a Minila Air?

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