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> On Jul 21, 2019, at 4:32 PM, Yohandy Rodriguez <yohand...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I had to return that keyboard when I purchased it a while back. One of the 
> keys got stuck. not buying it again.
> 
> 
> 
>> On 7/21/2019 3:25 PM, Andy Baracco wrote:
>> i bought the Matias keyboard from AT Guys.  It is a full size keyboard 
>> including separate numpad.  It pairs with 4 different devices and can switch 
>> with the press of a key.  Battery life is about a year.  It does not fold, 
>> and thus isn't very portable.
>> 
>> Andy
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Orozco" <jsoro...@gmail.com>
>> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2019 9:42 AM
>> Subject: Re: Best choice for a bluetooth keyboard
>> 
>> 
>> I bought the Pluggable Bluetooth keyboard from AT Guys at the NFB
>> convention. It folds in three and fits into a small portable book
>> form. The keys are exceptional, but note that it does not have the
>> numberpad. Keep in mind that using JAWS with laptop key layout can be
>> advantageous though.
>> 
>> Joe;
>> 
>>> On 7/21/19, Yohandy Rodriguez <yohand...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Sieghard,
>>> 
>>> Did you figure out all function keys? that's one thing I'm trying to
>>> figure out. read the quickstart guide but that thing's a pain to deal
>>> with when using a screen reader due to its layout. It'll probably
>>> benefit us all if you have that info. thanks in advance for any help!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 7/21/2019 2:55 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote:
>>>> The K780 is a bit on the heavy side because it is weighted so it doesn't
>>>> fall over if you put an iPad into the slot in the back which is designed
>>>> to hold a phone or iPad, but it would fit what you describe otherwise
>>>> perfectly. It is compact yet has basically full-sized keys and a number
>>>> pad, it has the inverted T cursor keys, but not the block of 6 keys above
>>>> that which you usually find on a full-size keyboard between the main
>>>> keyboard area and the numeric pad. It does have a full-sized numeric pad,
>>>> though.
>>>> I also use it as my main keyboard at home primarily with my laptop and
>>>> Jaws, but I have my iPhone paired to it and it can take up to three
>>>> devices.
>>>> Keep in mind two things, however:
>>>> 1. The function keys have no gaps between F4 and F5 and F8 and F9
>>>> 2. You have to install the Logitech Options software on your laptop if you
>>>> want to use the function keys the traditional way, otherwise you have to
>>>> press the FN keys, e.g. Jaws Key + F12 would not give you the time unless
>>>> you also pressed the FN key at the same time. Once Logitech Options is
>>>> installed it's a fairly simple thing to press tab until you hear "Use F1 -
>>>> F12 as standard function keys" and to check that checkbox. Once done you
>>>> don't really ever need to use it again, but you can't uninstall it or your
>>>> function keys go back to being media keys.
>>>> Lastly, there is only one Windows Key and no application key.
>>>> 
>>>> If you want a very traditional keyboard with enhanced 104 key layout, 2
>>>> Windows keys, an application key and media controls as well as the ability
>>>> to handle a PC and one Bluetooth capable device you could go for the
>>>> Logitech G613 mechanical wireless gaming keyboard. But it is a relatively
>>>> heavy, quite large mechanical keyboard and while fantastic to type on, it
>>>> is probably not something you want to stick into your little backpack to
>>>> bring along.
>>>> The K780 once setup with Logitech Options/regular function key use is a
>>>> really nice keyboard to type on, very quiet and very good despite it's few
>>>> limitations. You will most likely need sighted help to install the
>>>> software, the installer is not very accessible, if you want to try
>>>> yourself remember to only press Shift + Tab once the installer has loaded,
>>>> if you press tab you are a goner.
>>>> 
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Sieghard
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of
>>>> Yohandy Rodriguez
>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 12:27 PM
>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>>> Subject: Re: Best choice for a bluetooth keyboard
>>>> 
>>>> I'm using the Logitech K780. I just purchased it yesterday. look up some
>>>> reviews on Amazon to get a better idea of what it offers and such.
>>>> 
>>>>   has a numpad as well. it is a little expensive but seems like a great
>>>> keyboard overall, and it also includes a dongle in case you wish to use it
>>>> via usb. we'll see how good it turns out to be.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On 7/20/2019 3:04 PM, Donald Raikes wrote:
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>> I have been considering getting a bluetooth keyboard for a while to
>>>>> pair with my IPhone 8 just to make typing a bit easier/faster.
>>>>> Now the usb keyboard I use for my windows pc is starting to fail, so I
>>>>> think the best solution would be to get a bluetooth keyboard I can use
>>>>> for both the IPhone and one or more computers.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I have seen discussions about various logitech keyboards and am
>>>>> wondering which would be the best. I do need a numberpad since I use
>>>>> JAWS on the windows systems.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I would also like something that is fairly lightweight since I will be
>>>>> doing some travelling this fall.
>>>>> 
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>  Too bad you had to recharge your keyboard.
Too bad you had to return your Bluetooth keyboard

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