Ok, we'll look on eBay;  amazing what turns up on there, so long as one is 
fastidious about make and source.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew Lamanche" <[email protected]>
To: "VIPhone" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 6:20 AM
Subject: Re: Lightning Cable Keyboard


It seems that these keyboards with lightning connection are not available in 
the UK. Shame!

Andrew
> On 24 Sep 2015, at 23:25, Richard Turner <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I just did a search on Amazon and Logitech has one as well.  It doesn't 
> mention a stand.  The price on that one is $47.95.
> Logitech Wired Keyboard for iPad with Lightning Connector (920-006341)
> 4.6 out of 5 stars   7 Reviews
>
> It looks like the full info on the Belkin is:
> Belkin Apple MFi Certified Wired Tablet Keyboard with Stand and Lightning 
> Connector for iPad Pro, iPad 4th Gen, iPad Air (All 
> Versions), iPad mini (All Versions), Designed for School and Classroom      
> 4.0 out of 5 stars   64 reviews  $54.99
>
> These might be a good option for anyone taking notes on a regular basis.  
> Sure looks like a way to avoid the Bluetooth issues.
>
> Richard
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of 
> Traci
> Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 12:50 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: Lightning Cable Keyboard
>
> It is the Belkin lightning keyboard with stand.  The stand doubles as a 
> handle for the keyboard.  There is cord storage build-in 
> the rear.  The price was $54 plus tax.  This same keyboard was $69 on Apple's 
> store I believe.
>
> The other model that I was debating between was the Kinsington.  It did not 
> have a stand or media keys, & it was $44.
>
> Both keyboards get good reviews.  They are selling these keyboards mostly for 
> school testing purposes.  Lol, the keys are pry-off 
> resistant for kids.  Maybe that explains the noisy nature of the keys.
>
> One more thing to point out, the media keys are suppose to work with youTube 
> as well.  Pause/play etc.
>
> HTH,
> Traci
> PS. Typed this on the keyboard. ;)
>
> Sent from my Mini
>
>> On Sep 24, 2015, at 12:28 PM, Richard Turner <[email protected]> 
>> wrote:
>>
>> If you are only using it with an iOS device, I don't think you can program 
>> any keys and as far as I know, Apple has not 
>> implemented any use for the function key to date.
>> Perhaps on a Mac, but I've never seen any use for it with an iOS device.
>>
>> Richard
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf 
>> Of Lisa Belville
>> Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 12:07 PM
>> To: [email protected]
>> Subject: Re: Lightning Cable Keyboard
>>
>> Tracey, do you know the brand of your keyboard?
>>
>> I've never had a reason to use the function key on my Bluetooth keyboard,
>> but then I've never had to reprogram any of the keys, either.
>>
>> Lisa
>>
>> Lisa Belville
>> [email protected]
>> A bus station is where the bus stops. A train station is where the train
>> stops.  On my desk I have a work station...
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Traci Duncan" <[email protected]>
>> To: <[email protected]>
>> Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 1:17 PM
>> Subject: Lightning Cable Keyboard
>>
>>
>> Hi all, I have purchased a keyboard with stand & a lightning connecter,
>> instead of bluetooth.  First, I thought this was a really cool idea.  I
>> liked the thought of not having yet another bluetooth device, plus none of
>> the bluetooth keyboard issues.
>>
>> The keyboard has a dedicated home button, lock/unlock button, & a mail
>> button.  In addition to media & volume keys.
>>
>> What it is lacking is a function key.  For those of you that use an external
>> keyboard frequently, would this be a deal breaker for you?  I cannot
>> remember the commands I may be missing with no function key.
>>
>> It has also occurred to me that I can only use the stand for a device in
>> landscape mode.  I’m not seeing a way to use it in portrait & tuck the cord
>> away.
>> Lastly, & this may be a tiny personal gripe, but I find typing on it
>> rather loud.  Lol!  It makes me think of hearing typing on Tv or movies.
>>
>> So, bottom line for me personally, cool idea, but not sure if the $60 price
>> is worth it.  Maybe if I regularly typed out long documents.  I am going to
>> practice with it a bit more to remind myself of navigation commands.  Five
>> years ago, when we got our first iPad, I loved using a bluetooth qwerty
>> keyboard with it.  ;)  Maybe it has just been too long, and it isn’t my
>> thing anymore.
>>
>> In any case, I wanted to write about this, because before a few days ago, I
>> didn’t know lightning keyboards existed.  It may be the perfect solution for
>> someone else.
>>
>> Take care,
>> Traci
>>
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