Clicks has released its $99 Power Keyboard, a customizable slide-out physical keyboard designed for MagSafe and Qi2 smartphones. The device aims to bring the tactile experience of keyboards like those found on BlackBerry devices to modern mobile phones.
The Clicks’ Power Keyboard attaches magnetically to compatible smartphones, providing a hardware QWERTY keyboard that slides out from beneath the phone. According to TechCrunch, it is designed for both MagSafe and Qi2 enabled handsets. The company states the keyboard is customizable, allowing users to tailor the key layout to their preferences.
The primary appeal of the Power Keyboard is offering a physical typing experience on devices increasingly reliant on software keyboards. This addresses a desire among some users for more tactile feedback and potentially faster, more accurate typing. However, TechCrunch notes that adding the keyboard increases the overall weight and bulk of the phone, which can become particularly noticeable with larger smartphone models.
The device retails for $99. While it offers a unique solution for those missing physical keyboards, potential buyers should consider the added heft and whether the benefits outweigh the increased size and weight.
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