C**C
Misses a lot of keystrokes
I had to return this keyboard and decided to ultimately go with a different brand. I like the thin form factor and the keys (good chiclet feel which I was looking for). I had no problem switching between devices, it connected fairly quickly. The issue I had was that it missed a lot of keystrokes. I THINK it was due to connectivity, maybe a momentary loss in connectivity where it is reconnecting. Not exactly sure. I was using the 2.4gHz connection to my laptop for work. It was driving me crazy having to go back and correct errors. I tried it on bluetooth and still noticed it happening, maybe not as frequently, but still several times throughout the day. As long as you can live with potentially missing some keystrokes this is a good keyboard.
J**N
Great keyboard for 2 Macs
When I started working from home, I set up my home computer (Mac mini) next to my work laptop (MacBook Pro), with an HDMI switcher on my external display. That way I can quickly toggle between work and any little tasks on my home computer. The biggest problem was my keyboard and mouse. It was such a pain to switch between different keyboards and mice.I didn't want to spend a ton on a high-end Logitech keyboard, so I tried this more affordable iClever keyboard. I'm happy to say that it works great!PROS* It's quick & easy to toggle between two computers* The battery life is very good (I've been using it almost daily for over a month without charging)* It wakes from sleep pretty quickly after a single button press* The build quality feels really good & solid* There's good travel on the keys, yet it's not too "clacky" when I typeNote: By default it comes in Windows mode. You need to press Fn+Q (the button labeled Mac) to put it into Mac mode. In that mode, the Command and Option keys respect a typical Mac keyboard layout. It says this in the documentation, but I didn't noticed it until after I wrote to iClever. They responded quickly and helpfully.Overall, I'm really pleased with the value of this keyboard for the price and would easily recommend it for Mac users.
B**K
Not much good for Mac users
Getting the straight story, in advance, on whether or not this keyboard works well with Mac is not easy. The hype in the Amazon page claims that it is "Widely compatible with Mac, iPad, iPhone, MacOS", then notes-to the manufacturer's credit-that it is incompatible with Mac Mini, and that certain keys will be unavailable in Mac OS. Mostly keys I've never heard of or used before. When I received mine, I read the User Manual, in Chinglish, which points out that the KB is not fully compatible with MacBook, iMac, iPhone and iPad. So which is it? Compatible or incompatible? I'm on a Mac now, and the situation for this keyboard doesn't look good so far. Otherwise, it's solidly built and well-packaged, and comes with a very good translucent rubber KB cover. On the negative side, the translucent cover, which would be helpful, renders the Mac-specific keys completely unreadable, since the keys are identified in dark-grey-on-black lettering, and adding the cover makes the labels invisible. Doesn't sound as if the company is particularly Mac-oriented. The real deal-breaker for me is the general incompatibility with Mc Mini. I ordered one a week ago, and this keyboard was intended to work with it. So I'll be sending it back. My three-star rating is based on the compatibility/incompatibility confusion, the fact that the keys are labeled brightly , even through the KB cover, for Windows users, but mis-labeled for Mac users(The Mac command key, for example, has a big, bright "alt" label and a tiny, dark "command" label and icon) and the incompatibility with the Mac mini. Looks good, built solidly, but not for me.
M**E
Get ready for random disconnects
Edit 03/29/2022: the customer service of this company is incredible. They have replaced the keyboard and I am no longer experiencing the issue. Thank you, Miaya.I honestly really wanted to like this keyboard. I dig the color and key layout. For those that care, this is definitely louder than a magic keyboard, but not obnoxiously so. I have gone nearly a week without charging it and haven't had an issue there. Where the big issue pops up is with random bluetooth disconnects and I'll tell you, it's infuriating. You can be in the middle of typing and all the sudden it will stop. I have gotten in the habit now of repeatedly pressing a key, waiting for the blue light to come back on for the associated device, and then resuming typing. Each time, this is about 5 to 7 seconds. Keep in mind, I'm not talking about when I leave the keyboard for a while and then return and start typing. That is understandable and a desired feature so that the battery doesn't die. No. This is right in the middle of typing. For those of you thinking that perhaps it might be the computer? I have bluetooth headphones that will work well out of sight of the computer in a different room. This keyboard retains a line of sight with the computer at all times. Maybe it's the headphones causing the issue? Nope. Disconnected them and worked without them for a while and still experienced the issue. Also, for those wondering, I'm using a 2018 Mac Pro. Consider something else, unless you are on a very strict budget.
S**.
It was cheap, but it shows
At first, this keyboard seems fine. There's an annoying light that never stops blinking to indicate either 2.4G or bluetooth is working, but that's the only issue I noticed at first. After a few weeks, though, I've noticed the following:-It takes a few seconds to "wake up" after you haven't been using it for a while. So when your computer comes out of sleep mode, you need to wait a few seconds before being able to type in your password to unlock your computer, for example.-On Mac, a lot of the keybindings are wrong, even though I set it up as the instructions said. The volume buttons, for example, split the screen instead of doing anything to affect the volume.-You can't charge it and use it at the same time. It stops responding while being charged.So... I guess it's fine for the price, but just know that there's a lot of little frustrating things that will come with it.
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