Targus Ergonomic Foldable Bluetooth Antimicrobial Keyboard, Black (AKF003US)

I purchased the Targus Ergonomic Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard for working while traveling, and it has turned out to be one of my favorite travel accessories. The biggest advantage is the combination of **portability and ergonomics**. When folded, it is incredibly small and takes up almost no room in my bag. I’ve been traveling throughout Europe with a complete mobile work setup, so size and weight matter a lot to me. This keyboard gives me a comfortable keyboard without having to carry a traditional full-size one. What really separates it from other compact travel keyboards I’ve used is the **split ergonomic design**. Once unfolded, my hands and wrists sit in a much more natural position. I can actually work on it for extended periods rather than feeling like I’m making a major ergonomic sacrifice just because I’m traveling. Bluetooth connectivity has also been simple and reliable, and I like being able to use it with multiple devices. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="1"} The folding design is excellent. Open it when you’re ready to work, close it when you’re finished, and it disappears into your bag. There’s no bulky keyboard case or large peripheral taking up valuable luggage space. I also love that I can connect the keyboard to three different devices and switch between them whenever needed. I can be working on one device and, with a quick press, move the keyboard to another without having to disconnect and pair it again. The switching is fast and simple, and it makes the keyboard even more useful as part of a compact travel workstation. After traveling with a lot of computer equipment, I’ve become very selective about what deserves space in my luggage. **This keyboard absolutely does.** It is lightweight, compact, comfortable and genuinely useful. For anyone who travels frequently but still needs to do serious work from a laptop or tablet, I highly recommend it.

If you need a ultralight, ultra compact keyboard for travel....Get this keyboard! Beautifully made and engineered. The smallest I have found but very easy to type on. Really well done. Looks like it would be hard to type on but it is better to me than most standard size keyboards. One thing, if you have newer IPad, Make sure you turn off the "slow key" feature in the Ipad. Newer ones may come with this set and you will have to hold a key down for a second to get it to register. I had a problem with this. Turned that off and Shazam! Works perfectly. You need this.

I bought this January of 2024. I used it a couple times, recharged it, but then didn't end up using it for a couple months. Now that I want to use it again it doesn't turn on anymore. Recharging it doesn't do anything. It just keeps flashing the red indicator light while it's plugged in and immediately dies when disconnected. It holds no charge anymore. While "charging" it won't work as a keyboard. The keyboard itself is great. I like the layout and the portability, but the fact that I can't rely on it to work after left in the drawer for a while means it's very unreliable. The fact there is no good battery indicator either makes battery management a huge problem. The day it drains too much it turns into a paperweight. Unless you use this frequently and charge it regularly, I can't recommend it.

I've compared a few portable BT keyboards and this is my favorite. RELIABLE - long battery life, and not glitchy. Pairs fast, and no BT dropouts or key sticks, so no typos unless they are my own fault! Super compact, which makes it so easy to slip into a bag and make life easier when you're out and about. This is not a 'put it on your lap' keyboard unless you place it on a book or clipboard or something. There is lo way to 'lock it open' so it would just fold up if it's not on a flat surface. I have a different keyboard that folds up, from a different manufacturer. The locking part is helpful but everything else sucks in comparison to this Targus; sticking keys, unreliable BT connection. My hope is that Targus will make one that locks flat. If so, I will add it to my stable - but would definitely continue to use and love this one too, without a doubt. Thank you, Targus, for this great product.

Though it takes a little bit of time to get used to the layout (I keep losing the "B" key), I love having this keyboard in my backpack for traveling with Apple Vision Pro. It's thin and light enough to forget about, and it unfolds into a size that's reasonable enough for use on a cramped airplane tray table. Pairing was easy, and Vision OS recognizes it immediately when it's unfolded. Using this keyboard has required zero brain power. I've removed two stars for the inclusion of micro-USB. The battery lasts long enough that I probably won't need to charge it on the road, but it's 2024. Targus needs to modernize their connectors and help us retire micro-USB forever.

There are lots of foldable keyboards on the market and I have tried two. The Targus is an excellent choice. It does have an ergonomic split design that takes a little getting used to. However, the keys work beautifully and the device is sturdy. This is a rechargeable device and you can connect up to three other devices via Bluetooth. I am principally using the keyboard when needed for typing on my iPhone and mini iPad. Switching between them is a snap. There are lots of function keys. The foldable design is excellent, leaving you with a small package when closed to store in a bag. This does not come with a trackpad. I have purchased a Logitech mini mouse for when I might want that feature. However, I have rarely needed to use it.

I purchased this to connect to my phone for spontaneous writing, emails, and journaling. This keyboard is really fun to use, as odd as that is to say. It encourages me to write more because of how portable, comfortable, and easy it is to use. I type for 20 minutes at a time and each keystroke registers. It is the perfect companion for writing drafts. Praise: Folds in half and secures magnetically. Folding closed turns the keyboard off. Connects very quickly to THREE devices. Holds a charge for a long time The keys are comfortable and quiet, with just enough travel. The case even flattens at the space bar buttons to be able to press them with your thumbs without the case getting in the way. Ergonomic! Fits the angles of the hands and wrists well Lightweight, but feels durable Large left/right keys When I saw the pictures, I thought the hinge might be the first thing to wear out, but it’s thick and doesn’t feel flimsy. Supports all the function keys for Apple devices. Inconveniences: Battery life is good, however the indicator is limited: green, yellow, red. It’s hard to plan whether I need to bring a charger. Uses a USB micro port for charging. I would rather have a USB-C port Number buttons are small, as is the backspace I’m used to the function key in the bottom left corner None of the inconveniences ruin the device and I plan to use this daily for writing into the future. I also looked into the “Freewrite” devices, however they are very expensive compared to this keyboard and are not as portable for writing drafts while connected to your phone.

TINY keyboard perfect for on the go. Love that it connects right when you open it, and the typing is almost perfect. The major downside for me is the escape key hidden under the Fn layer. Would much rather have that than the tilde on the default layout. The micro usb isn’t super great, but that’s minor honestly. Perfect otherwise. B+

Works very well when you are a frequent traveler, compact and light so goes well when you pack your stuff

Spent two days trying to get it charged - have not been able to do sending it back - was really forward to this product it looks like it would be amazing if it worked ..

This little gadget has been fantastic. Long text convos or emails are much quicker and easier with this little keyboard. It folds and tucks away easily. When its folded, it automatically shuts connection with the phone. Open it and it quickly reconnects, making it seamless to choose which functions best suited for the keyboard. Only draw back I can think of is you need a pretty flat surface to use it. However something as simple as a newspaper or book, even a backpack can work fine.

I just bought this keyboard and it’s exactly what I need for portable and pack safe with no worries. It’s a solid little keyboard you can even use it on your lap and type the ergonomics of the device is a very nice bonus very comfortable to type on. Highly recommend this product and you can hook up 3 devices. iPad and cell no issues at all switching is very simple press of a button. Update on this (Like it so much just bought another one as a gift for my daughter) If I had know this was so comfortable to type on I would never have wasted the money on those keyboard cases for the iPad. Using this and a mouse fantastic and so portable. Highly recommended purchase you won’t regret it.

Foldable keyboards tend to be so tiny, they are very uncomfortable to type on for more than 5 mins, coz your wrist is bent at such an acute angle, even more so than a standard keyboard. As an ergonomic keyboard user for more than 15 years, I was elated when I found someone finally makes an ergonomic foldable keyboard! I use this on my Android phone, iPad and Windows tablet. It supports 3 profiles so you can switch between your devices easily using the hotkeys. The typing experience is way better than other small foldable keyboards because your wrist is not bent at such a big angle and the keys are 1.4mm tall/wide with a 3mm spacing between keys. This allows me to type for more than 15 mins at a reasonable WPM before becoming uncomfortable. If you really need to type for even longer, try lifting the keyboard up with a thin book. The only hurdle for most people is getting used to an ergo keyboard. Once you're used to it and can type at your normal WPM, it's very hard to go back to a straight keyboard especially if you need to do a ton of typing everyday. Battery life is very good because it uses very little battery (no touchpad) and it's still very compact. The only minor con is it uses micro-USB-B for charging.