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Clicks Technology ships Power Keyboard, bringing physical typing to smartphones
Key points
- Clicks Technology started shipping its Power Keyboard.
- The keyboard costs $99 and uses MagSafe/Qi2.
- It provides a physical typing experience for smartphones.
- The device can make phones feel top-heavy.
Power Keyboard Begins Shipping
Clicks Technology has started shipping its Power Keyboard, a MagSafe-compatible accessory designed to add a physical keyboard to smartphones. The device, priced at $99, began shipping this summer, with 75% of the first batch of pre-orders already sent to customers.
Design and Functionality
The Power Keyboard features tactile buttons and can be used with various phone sizes in both portrait and landscape modes. It connects to phones via MagSafe or Qi2, with options for adhesive rings or compatible cases for unsupported devices. The product is intended to offer a BlackBerry-like typing experience, serving as a precursor to Clicks' upcoming smartphone, the Clicks Communicator.
User Experience and Challenges
While the device is crafted with care, it can make larger smartphones feel top-heavy and difficult to hold in portrait mode, similar to a previous Clicks keyboard case. Initial setup may require charging the device via USB-C. Bluetooth pairing involves specific steps, including pressing a number key alongside the power button to add a second device, and using the Clicks mobile app to "forget" a device.
Market Impact
The Power Keyboard targets users who prefer physical keyboards over on-screen alternatives, aiming to restore the speed and reliability associated with tactile typing. Its appeal is primarily to a niche market of users who miss the BlackBerry typing experience.
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Reporting from
Clicks Technology has begun shipping its $99 MagSafe-compatible Power Keyboard, which adds a physical keyboard to smartphones. The device aims to provide an alternative to onscreen keyboards for users who prefer tactile typing, despite potential issues with phone balance.