iClever Foldable Keyboard, BK08 Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad, Aluminum Build, USB-C Charge, Equipped with Stand Holder and Carrying Bag, Portable for Laptop, iPad, iPhone, Silver

Ever try to use a laptop at a crowded airport bar during a flight delay? Or on an airplane with increasingly shrinking seat space? Now you don't have to. Remember the netbook craze where you ended up with a very underpowered laptop and low resolution screen? They call those mini/micro-laptops now and they are still underpowered with low res screens. Wireless keyboards aren't new, and portable bluetooth keyboards seem to be a dime a dozen... So what does the iClever BK08 offer that the countless other pocket bluetooth keyboards don't? True productivity in a pocket form factor. If paired with a screen that can display full-sized apps then you might have a real-deal laptop replacement. I am tired of lugging my laptop around, or having to keep a car nearby just to hold my computer and accessories in case I need to do work. Don't even get me started on a "lapdock" for a smartphone that has all the form factor drawbacks to a laptop with none of the processing horsepower. After getting fed up with my trusty but slightly flawed smartphone after a 10 minute unexpected work task took 30, I decided to upgrade to a folding phone so I could do no-kidding office work on my phone and display the level of detail I needed. After about a week I knew I was keeping the phone, but the onscreen keyboard was doing quirky things here and there I wasn't quite appreciating. For short periods of time it was fine, but if I wanted to do real productivity work the onscreen keyboard wasn't going to do. So I decided I needed a separate keyboard that was ultra-portable. After an hour of hour of looking around on Amazon, there was only one real option for me. The iClever BK08 had a touchpad with two physical buttons. Click and drag with one hand? Check. Right click for a context menu? Check. Right shift key? Check. All the keys you'd expect to have (Ctrl, Alt, Tab, F1-F12, etc)? Check. Being able to do office work productively anywhere without lugging around a tech pack? Check. And that's priceless. The keyboard was a little bigger than I was hoping for. After all this is a keyboard I bought to fold and go in a pant pocket. But after a couple of times actually walking around with it and unfolding it at a bar during happy hour (or on a random concrete pillar to type something out before I got distracted and forgot) the size of the keyboard actually became an advantage. One thing I noticed after only a couple of uses was that my typing speed was about the same as when using my laptop. On a lark I actually laid the iClever keyboard down by my laptop keyboard (coincidentally where the trackpad sits) and it has a typing surface that is about the same size. Not bad for something that fits in a pocket. I live in a walkable community, and one of the things that is going to be right next to my keys for when I am on the go is this keyboard. Definitely a game changer. Match this keyboard up with the right smartphone (and maybe a cheap, lightweight phone stand) and you have laptop replacement that bypasses the tablet device class altogether. You can use this with any device that accepts bluetooth keyboards, though, including tablets. For context I have included photos of the iClever BK08 keyboard placed by a foldable smartphone with unfolded screen, a tablet, and a laptop keyboard. The laptop has a 15" screen and the keyboards are roughly the same size. While using the keyboard I have had no issue with character pickup on the bluetooth connection, and trackpad has been accurate. The keyboard does not seem to have a power level indicator but I have not had an issue so far with battery life. I actually purchased two of these products, and one of the keyboards stays in my car in case I need to take an unscheduled meeting or work stop. The pack in phone/tablet stand works well, but I use a smaller product that folds a little flatter the cost me about $6. I keep the stand in my car in case I need to set my phone on an uneven surface. One improvement I would suggest is to have a multi-touch capable trackpad, but if using this with a touchscreen smartphone like I am it isn't really noticed because I zoom from the touchscreen. I only tested for multi-touch after reading a 1-star review that mentioned they could not scroll with two fingers. That is the first time I even thought to try it, so hadn't noticed. Also, another item for the wishlist would be backlit keys. But compared to the productivity boost this keyboard has provided me those are minor omissions. As a final side note: for gaming you would probably want to adhere some type of no-skid surface to the bottom of the keyboard. Bottom Line: This product combined with the right mobile device (smartphone, tablet, etc) can provide a laptop replacement-level productivity boost in a pocket form factor. This is a killer product for those want a mobile office without all the bulk.

Pros: + Keyboard works well and was easy to connect to multiple devices. + Metal frame and keys all have a high quality feel. + It is a compact design ideal for storage and travel, but not too small; I have above average size hands, so long periods of typing or gaming would not be the most comfortable, but it is perfect for keeping my hot laptop off of my lap. Cons: - The folding joints don't lock into place, so if the keyboard is on a less-sturdy surface (such as resting on your knees if they are more than 4 inches apart), typing in the center section will cause it to fold in on itself and possibly drop if you're not careful. - The non-slip feet are not the best, so the keyboard can occasionally slip on smooth surfaces while using the track-pad. - The light to indicate the keyboard is charging is not visible while it is folded.

I suppose I should have looked closer at this keyboard before I bought it. Portable it definitely is. Very portable and pretty darn good considering how small it is. I'm actually pretty accurate with it too. But I'm pretty messed up with the layout. On a standard sized keyboard, I can type over 60wpm. There's no way to come close to that with this little thing. Sure it's not meant for speed. It's meant more for portability but when you shrink the backspace and put the '/" key 1 row above where it usually sits on standard keyboard, I'm constantly hitting Enter when I want to put an apostrophe. That gets frustrating after a while. But considering this keyboard is probably about 75% the size of a regular keyboard, I'd still use it when on the move. I hated the keyboard and trackpad on my lenovo Miix. So this was being bought to act as a substitute for that. I probably type better on this as the keys are more responsive even though they are smaller. The trackpad is really nice. It's responsive and accurate. Pairing it to the devices was a breeze. I took a guess how to initiate pairing mode and I got it on the first try. Didn't even need to read the manual. It can pair to 3 devices and switching is actually a breeze. At one point, I was switching between my tablet and laptop and it was operating perfectly. Very little delay in the switch. I'm typing this review on my tablet and the I clever keyboard right now and the biggest issue isn't the size. It's the apostrophe button. Whoever thought to move that up to where it is needs to take a second look. For that, I can't give this 5 stars. It's a pretty darn good design. It folds up quite nicely. The 2 wings fold in and cover up the keyboard. The folded unit is small than the galaxy note 9 that my wife has. It's thicker but the footprint is smaller. If you are looking for a solid portable keyboard option for anything, this is a great option but I do have to warn you that it's a shrunken keyboard and the keys are placed in some weird spots. Other than that, I'm fairly happy with this. maybe I'll read the directions to see if maybe there is a way to remap a key or 2. Wishful thinking...

I tested the iClever IC-BK08 tri-folding Bluetooth keyboard in a couple of apps on an Android smartphone that's a couple of years old, updated to Android v. 6.0.1. Physically, the keyboard is slightly heavier (about half an ounce) than another one that I have used, but this gives it a solid, stable feel in use. The tri-fold design makes for easy closure and carrying; it folds up small enough to slip into a shirt pocket or smartphone slot in a purse. A clever magnetic closure automatically turns the keyboard off when it is closed and on when opened. Feet at each end of the keyboard can be lowered to make a low, stable stand. The aluminum back makes for a smooth, metalic finish and feel when it's closed. Once it had been paired, the keyboard connected instantly to the device after having been turned off. The keyboard is compact, of course, so that I had to be attentive to hand and finger placement when coming from a full-size keyboard. Typing with the iClever keyboard requires a bit of force to move the keys, but has a very solid feel, not the least bit flimsy. The spacebar in particular has to be given a definite push, not just a quick swipe. The keys have a noticeable travel. I'm a pretty good touch typist, but as with all small bluetooth keybboards, I had to type more slowly and carefully to avoid errors. Key arrangement and assignments are good overall. The B key is properly placed so that it can be typed with the left index finger, not the right. Having ' , " , and ? as Fn combinations on the L, ; , and ] keys, respectively, takes getting used to. The availability of copy, paste, and cut functions as Fn combinations on the 3-5 keys is convenient, though the standard Ctrl+C/V/X also work. The touchpad with left and right buttons at the right end of the keyboard proved extremely useful in brief testing. I like to type with as little need to take my hands off the keyboard as possible. I found that on my Android device, the mouse pointer activated by the touchpad was able to access menus and make selections, so that I didn't have to use the touchscreen. In some apps (but not Evernote, unfortunately), it is possible to use the touchpad to hold and drag to select text. I like this keyboard a lot, and I hope that it will hold up well as I get used to using it. UPDATE: After a few months of use, my experience continues positive. I recently bought a Note 8 with Android 7.1.1. I had no trouble pairing the keyboard with it, and found that now even in Evernote I can drag with the touchpad and left button to select text (whether that's due to an update in Evernote or in Android). I did develop a problem where keypresses were getting doubled, llikee tthiss. I went to the iClever support page and reported this, and got a quick response with advice that worked (basically unpairing, restarting Bluetooth or the whole phone, and re-pairing). So still a great tool, and good customer support as well.

Bought this to use with a Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Setup was easy and intuitive. Select one of the 3 Bluetooth buttons and pair with your device. The track pad works perfectly and the keys have fairly good tactile feel while typing. It powers off when you close it up conserving battery power. It charges with a USB-C cable and the power drain is minimal. It will warn you when the power is low. The keyboard is quite compact and fat-fingering a key is possible if you have large fingers like me, but the keys though smaller than standard, are still fully functional. Even so, it's a useful accessory of if you need to type letters/reports on your phone or tablet while on the go. It does not come with a DeX dedicated key like the Samsung keyboards do, so you will have to activate it on the tablet manually. It comes with a soft cloth pouch and a folding stand perfect for a tablet or phone. It is all metal except for the hinge brackets, which are plastic. There are also rubber-tipped fold-down feet on each end to support the wings of the keyboard. All-in-all, a fine accessory that is very versatile but weighs very little. Highly recommend.

I bought this keyboard for traveling to use with my Samsung Fold phone. It connects easily and has three channels so I can also use it with my tablet. It is very convenient, compact and feels solidly made. I like the feel of the keys. Typing is quiet and they feel soild and welll made. The hinges are strudy and the keyboard has a bit of heft to it so it doesn't feel cheap and delicate. I have encountered a few problems though. First, while it connected to my phone and tablet in seconds, I spent an hour trying to get it to work in Samsung Dex mode, which is why I bought it. I needed the touchpad and figured it would be perfect to just carry a layboard with a pad rather than a separate mouse. Unfortunately, I cannot get it to record clicks in Dex mode. This is extremely frustrating and negated the reason for buying the keyboard. In the end I bought a very high quality ergo trackball which also paris to multiple devices and while its something else to carry I've enjoyed using it far more than a touchpad. Second is the size of the keys. I've used this keyboard for many hours now and it is very slow to type on. There is no way my hands fit on it for touch typing. I have to hunt and peck which is very slow and I still make mistakes often. Worse than the keys being too small, the non letter keys on the right side are in some bizarre order forcing me to stop and look to try to find the key I want. Most annoying is the bluetooth channel button next to the backspace button. The keybaord is small, they are close together, so when I make a mistake and try to erase it without looking, I disconnect my tablet and connect my phone. Every. Time. So its a good solid reliable compact keyboard for travel but not at all conveneint or ergonomic. If you need it for Samsung Dex or type a lot or need to type quickly, I cannot recommend it.

This is a very well made and stable typing platform keyboard. It is still very small but acts just like a keyboard on a computer. The typing is very precise and it doesn't get confused when typing quickly on simultaneous hit keys. Charges between devices fast and I am able to easily use it all day on my Iphone 14 and Samsung 25 Ultra. It quickly can interchange between 3 devices with the hit of a button. I have big finger and hate touch screen typing. Having plumb thumbs means I spen a lot of time correcting everything I type. I am now able to easily respond to emails on both my phones for business. It is also still small enough to fit inside a sport coat pocket with out bulging out. I am pleasantly surprised how well this works and am glad I bought it. It's definitely worth the price. Just be careful when hitting the delete key. It's very close to the device selection key and find that I tend to select the device I have set to 1 on my selection keys. Not a big deal though. Just the correct device setting and carry on. Highly recommend thos if you like the feel of a real keyboard but need something portable for plane or train trips.

After having issues with this keyboard I decided to take it from a 2 star to a 4 star review due to the customer service response. I contacted iClever support about the issues I was having and they responded promptly with support suggestions and requested my contact info to send a replacement. Not only did they immediately offer a replacement but their customer service team also contacted me through Amazon and offered a replacement. I am still waiting on the replacement keyboard but the support experience was excellent. Hopefully the replacement works better than the first. Original review is below. This keyboard worked for a few weeks on multiple devices. I use it primarily for my steam deck in desktop mode. After a month and a half it started acting strangely and now it will only work for a minute or two before it just doesn't respond. I'll pair it to a device (Android, Steam OS and Windows 10/11 tested) and it will work for a moment or two. Once the paired light goes out on the keyboard, which I think is a standby mode, I have to repair the keyboard before it will work again. I just sent an email to support to see how they are going to handle this issue. I will update my review accordingly. I would NOT recommend this keyboard for the Steam Deck as multiple users on Reddit have had similar issues. Update: The new keyboard is working very well and connecting without any issues. Bringing my review to 5 stars due to the unexpected and terrific support that I have received.