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Great.

The first keyboard was just what I expected, small, flexbile, and wired USB. The keys are very very quiet, which is a bonus.However, the space key did not work. So I notified the seller, and got a very prompt reply and replacement. The 2nd keyboard works well, and so far I am very satisfied.The smaller key spacing means I cannot type at full speed, yet. However, my past experience with even smaller keyboards leads me to believe I will increase from my already acceptable speed. This will make an excellent back up keyboard to my bluetooth portable keyboard for my phone/tablet for travels.

I love this. I can take it anywhere cause you can roll it up in my purse. Love how soft and easy it is to use. I like typing on it better than the usual keyboard.

Came on time. Love that it is water proof but didn't expect it to be so small. Must be atleast 8" long. Very bendy so will not break. Very happy with it!

I love it and I am very exceptionally happy with it so that makes me very happy with your product and service thank. It works flawlessly and is made of the right stuff. I definitely recommend this to anyone interested thank you very very much

It's very handy to have a keyboard tucked away in my backpack! I use it most frequently to connect my Google Glass to a WiFi network that requires extra steps to log in, but I have also connected it to my phone when I needed to compose something a little lengthy in a snap.The only downside, since it is rolled up all the time, sometimes, the keyboard doesn't want to lay totally flat at first, which can make for annoying typing, but that is only if you are trying to do your typical touch-typing like on a full-sized keyboard. Otherwise, for pecking typing, it works great!

This keyboard may not be the best for office productivity but I love it's size. It has a steel plate in the bottom so it is sturdy. The mechanical keys give feedback but it is still fairly quiet. I might wish the cable were 6 inches longer for my desk application OR 2 feet shorter for use OTG with my tablet. As is the USB cable is about 4 Ft. I did have a bad moment when I first plugged the keyboard in as the keys on the right hand side of the keyboard were set on number lock! The KB came this way on mine and also on my brother's and he bought his from a retail store, not online as I did. I suppose they leave the factory that way. Easy fix and I still love this keyboard. A Manual on use might be a good addition, even if it were just on the manufacturers website. My hands are not the largest but they are by no means dainty and the keys on this board are spread wide enough and are large enough that I can use it comfortably. I have heard that the letters may wear off in a few months of use and the best fix I have heard for this is applying a thick coat of clear fingernail polish only to the keys you use most, look at your old keyboard. Recommended.

I'm so happy to find a keyboard that works with my surface AND has function keys. The ability to turn on a ten key pad within the standard keyboard is an added bonus that I didn't realize I was getting and LOVE!! I VPN to my work computer and our software at work uses the function keys very heavily. The standard keyboard that you get to go with the surface requires you to push the function key and the F key necessary to use them. When I have a command that requires me to hit shift F5, and I also have to hit a third key, I get quite frustrated.I also like that there are actual keys, not a flat keyboard where it's hard to tell which keys you're using. This is a traditional keyboard which just the right amount of click. (I do like the clicking, so as long as it's not disturbing people nearby, I like the audible feed back that I'm actually hitting a key, vs no sound so I never know for sure that I actually typed a letter.)The UBS plug is a little tight to fit into the surface, but that just feels more secure to me.

*Update 10/18/2015*So far this little keyboard has met and exceeded expectations. I wouldn't use this to replace my desktop's keyboard, it would be great as an external keyboard for your laptop or other small device. Definitely Android compatible if used with a USB Host cable.Quality product!!! I tested out all the keys and they all work as expected. This thing appears to be very rugged, I did not count the screws but the back is aluminum and has enough screws in it to build a house :) I bought this to use in my car; I have one of those "pure android" car stereos that has multiple USB ports and serves as a USB host. I was able to plug right into my stereo and Android immediately recognized it. My laptop (Windows 8.1) did the same. I'll have to report back later on to see how it holds up over time but for now, I am quite happy with this keyboard.

At a glance: this keyboard is pretty great. It's really sturdy, the same size as a normal keyboard (besides some of the buttons), and the only real downside about it is some unusual key placement (which you get used to quickly). It's an amazing deal at this price point.Pretty solid little keyboard. It's a normal size keyboard without the numpad and arrow keys.The build quality is absolutely astounding for the price of the keyboard. It is very sturdy and the keys are feel very solid. The keys are relatively quiet but not entirely silent, and they are a little shorter than normal desktop keys. I'm currently using this keyboard in place of a laptop keyboard since HP makes absolutely terrible keyboards (at least for the model of laptop that I purchased). Attached are some pictures since the original few left me wanting more... there's a surprising amount of screws on the back and there are in fact little feet to hold the keyboard up at an angle. They also seem rather sturdy.This keyboard does have some flaws which is the placement of the keys. It's not significant enough for me to take off a star or to complain about it, but it could be an issue for others. For example, the unm key is positioned next to the num key, and for some reason there is an additional \ + | key (the one usually under the backspace and to the right of the } key) between the num lock and space bar. Also, there is a function key in the bottom left of the keyboard instead of a control button, which can get annoying at times if you're used to-Ctrl+T-ing through tabs or something similar. Did I mention that the backspace is small and square?There is also a line of "directional buttons" such as the page up, page down, home, and end buttons squished over in the right side of the keyboard. They also managed to squish in the arrow keys below that, which feel a little small if I were to use them a lot (I guess if you were playing an arrow key based game or something). I doubt I'm going to be using them that much so I'm not too worried about it (I also have large fingers, so your mileage may vary).

I have a two monitor setup for my computer, with one monitor being 42 inches, meaning I can easily see it from my bed, while using the smaller (24 inch) monitor mainly when I'm at my desk. I bought this keyboard (along with a long USB extension cable, a mouse and a 4-port USB hub) to keep near the bed. I'm very satisfied with this, especially compared to my previous solution (a wireless keyboard and mouse), which both had connection problems from that distance.You will notice right away that this keyboard feels heavier than you would expect it to be. It also appears to be built like a tank. I can accept the extra weight if it truly means that this keyboard is as sturdy and tough as it appears.Pressing the Num Lock key causes several of the letters on the keyboard to be replaced by the number pad. While it can be slightly annoying to accidentally start typing numbers because the Num Lock key is activated, I like that more than having to hold the Fn key every time I want to use the number pad, like on most laptops. Overall, this feature is welcomed.I don't like the lack of a volume control, but this is fixed with software like AutoHotkey or TyperTask (both of which I already had installed on my computer). Since the point of this device is to be as small as possible while still being a functional keyboard, I can accept this omission.I very quickly got used to the position of the left Ctrl key. It won't be an issue unless you have trouble adapting to things in general. Perhaps I adjusted so quickly because the laptops I set up for people at work have the left Ctrl key in the same place (with the Fn key to its left). I don't use them, but I guess seeing it often enough prepared me for it! Because of the Num Lock feature, I have never actually touched the Fn key, so maybe they could have omitted it and saved themselves from the many people who complain about its position!Overall, this keyboard is very versatile, and highly recommended.

The world is full of island-style chicklet keyboards with gigantic oversized keys designed for the hunt-and-peck, give-me-everything-right-now, facebook swilling, overstimulated, iPhone toting, self important, thinks-he's-wearing-a-fedora-but-it's-actually-a-trilby, impatient, Skrillex-listening consumeristas.Almost every other keyboard is designed for people who have no concept of key travel, reflex, spacing or ergonomic sculpting. They're designed for people who use their keyboard like a pocket calculator.But this keyboard is different. It has actual keys. Real, functional, normally spaced, sculpted keys with sustained, predictable reflex.These are keys that will last a while. You'll probably still be using this keyboard in five years after it's been thrown around, stepped on, dropped, stuffed into your backpack and face planted on after long nights of coding and chugging Code Red (they still sell that, right? What? They don't? Really? How about Surge? Oh god I'm old.).I got one of these to use with my Panasonic Toughbook and found it to be exceptional. I then bought 5 more just in case, and because I'm a reclusive hoarder.Leave me alone, I can browse the web on my C64 using Lynx via a BSD shell.

I enjoyed this keyboard but it is best used on a table than a lap. The keys are tiny but once you get used to it this is very useful in tight spaces

kinda small, but it works great

First one all keys didn't work. Complained and HDE sent another no shipping charge!

Smaller keys than expected but works well for what I wanted it for as an portable external keyboard

Not an ideal product because the keys are too tiny, but it is responsive. It didn't work with my phone ,but it did work with my laptop.

Very nice to use. I needed a qwerty keyboard to attach to my xbox and this is perfect. Not too big and works pretty good.

I really like this keyboard, although it being smaller is a bit of a pain, the smaller size makes it easier to transport. I'm a college student and I tend to write a lot of code in the library. Using a keyboard on a laptop can be a pain so using this keeps me from accidentally touching the pad while i'm typing and messing myself up.It does take some getting used to though. The keys are smaller and the layout is slightly different from a normal keyboard, but it's inevitable considering the size of the keyboard. It seems like a fair trade off considering I don't have to lug around a full size keyboard.Bottomline it will take some getting used to, but I feel it's worth the money.

Perfect size for on the go, same size of a normal laptop keyboard. The keys are silent and respond well. It's going to take a little getting use to since the layout isn't anything like I've experienced before, laptop or otherwise, although that's not a problem since it's not my primary. Although the topside of the keyboard seems well made, the underside (fold out legs) are quite flimsy and doubt they would last a few months of regular use, but again not bought for primary use. All in all, a solid 4 stars for the money you pay versus the quality you get. As for the Seller (Amazon), shame on you, this order was by far the SLOWEST shipping I've ever received.

I bought this for use with my Raspberry Pi project and it works very well with it. It is very portable, and has an amazing build quality to my surprise. The keys take a bit of force to actuate, but for $12 USD, it is amazing. If you're looking for a nice, compact, Windows-style keyboard, this is the one for you!

Overall this is a great keyboard for the price and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good mini keyboard who isn't too picky with key layout.Pros:- The keyboard itself is of great quality, especially for the price I paid for it. It feels sturdy and looks like it will last a while and can take a beating. The keys have a good resistivity: easy to push but not too soft.- Perfect for travel and small enough to fit where you need it.- Works on some non-windows systems as well (Worked for me with Arch Linux, Windows 7, Windows Xp, and Debian Linux - didn't need to install drivers or software for any of them)Cons:- A little difficult to adapt to if you're used to full sized keyboards- The space bar is just a little too small for my liking- annoying key layout: Fn key is to the left of the Ctrl key, it lacks a right Ctrl key, there is an extra pipe+backslash key (has | and \) to the left of the spacebar, would have been better if that key was removed and the spacebar extended.- not suitable for everyday use (unless of course you used to mini keyboards and this type of button layout)I originally purchased this keyboard to go along with my Raspberry Pi computer, and was somewhat upset to learn the layout of the keys when I opened the box (the image I had for the key layout was somewhat incorrect). Normally having the Fn key to the left of the Ctrl key is a deal breaker for me, but since it was such a good deal I decided to give it a try. Besides, it never hurts to have a backup keyboard.

I ordered this keyboard as an accessory for my dell latitude 10 tablet. its the perfect size, almost identical in width to the tablet. The keys are a nice size and fairly responsive; certainly better than those roll-up rubbery travel keyboards. I plan on using this keyboard to work while travelling, so it doesn't have to be perfect to get the job done, especially for the low price.There are only a few minor complaints I have. The scale of the keyboard seems off just a little; it fits my left hand just fine, but the right hand not so much (the half-size backspace key is the main culprit). The shift and control keys are also not quite as responsive as I'd like; you have to be attentive that you're pressing the key when typing a parenthesis or using the undo hotkey.But overall it seems like a pretty nice keyboard. It feels light but relatively sturdy, it has those little height adjusting pegs on the bottom, which I didn't expect. And I like that its a USB rather than wireless keyboard, because (1) you don't have to worry about power, and (2) you can use it on airplanes without a fuss.All in all, i'm pretty happy. Its not perfect, but its pretty good.

Was expecting an average quality, plasticky, moderately useable keyboard for the price, but pleasantly surprised. It has a firm metal base and a solid feel despite being light weight. Keys are comfortable, though the layout may require some getting used to (as with most small keyboards, and some of the function keys on the bottom row might be too narrow for accurate touch typing). May not be ideal for word processing, programming, or gaming (where accuracy and speed are important) but as a keyboard for a nettop (I bought mine for a Zotac zbox running xbmc), it's great. Easy to stow away in a small corner when not in use. Will make a good travel keyboard.

It did what it was supposed to but not for long

This keyboard is so tiny I might as well be typing on a cell phone. I have to lean very close to it to even see the lettering on the keys. Most of the devices that are small enough that using them with this would make sense, do not have a full-size USB port, only mini. I have not had the problem with keys not working that others have, but the USB cable on this is as tiny as that of most earbud cords and seems exceptionally fragile. Might be okay to keep around as an emergency keyboard, but I could never type on this with regularity. For a similar price, it would be easy to find a full sized wired keyboard. The main advantage this one has is that it's almost small enough to fit in a wallet. This is also its main drawback.I took a pic with it next to a canned coke for scale. (I didn't have a banana, for the Redditors here.)

When I bought this I did not know just how small it would be, which is my own fault. It works fine, but is incredibly awkward because its smaller than an outstretched hand. Hard to tell if you hit a button or not or if you hit multiple buttons because there is no feedback.

As soon as I opened it I went through all of the keys and found out that some of them do not work but but typing on it is easy you don't have to press to hard. It is just a little frustrating that the backspace key and the "y" key do not work but other than that it is easy to use.

the product is 3 stars but the seller is five starts, i'm very pleased with the customer service offer by this company, hope is just me who got a defective product.the keyboard is small and roll-able, keys are a little uncomfortable but is a quick solution if you want something portable to use with your android cellphone if you have to do something quick for a class.

Nice if you really hate the swipe keyboard on your tablet, but more of a novelty than a useful tool. Not all t he keys work all the time and unless you type a letter and look to make sure it typed each time, you end up with gibberish.

This is exactly the keyboard I was looking for. I wanted a TenKeyless kbd, but with a USB connection, bec I'd had trouble with the wireless Microsoft Arc burning through batteries too fast (dying in the middle of a sentence) and sometimes mis-communicating with the computer.It is sturdy, wired, worked fine....but I ended up returning it. For one thing, since it is a mini keyboard, it is slightly undersized, and I just couldn't get used to the slightly shifted key placement. Some of the keys were in entirely new places for me, and I had to hunt for them every time. The key travel was too long for my taste, and I prefer a quieter keyboard; this one was quite clattery.This might be the perfect keyboard for somebody, but I wanted to let other shoppers know the reasons it didn't work for me.

I poured half a cup of sweetened coffee on the right side of my Kinesis Freestyle 2. Since the keyboard was edging up to being worn out, replacement time is here. I purchased this as a temp replacement and I truly hate it. The keys are cramped together and aren't all in the most convenient place which is very irritating. My wrists hurt if I have to do much typing. I'm using mapping software to disable or reassign the most annoying key placements. My new Freestyle 2 will be here tomorrow and I couldn't be happier. I'll stick this in a box and whip it out if someone needs an aux keyboard for their laptop. Small and straight with a cramped layout, it truly sucks for gaming and is even worse for just typing. This keyboard is worth what I paid for it and if I weren't trying to game on it I still wouldn't want to use it unless forced.

This is a really nice little keyboard, but for my uses, it's not going to work. It's a nice size, and they keys feel really good. The typing action feels like a really good quality keyboard. The only reason I'm going to have to return it is the layout of some of the keys makes it not practical for me. I use a lot of hotkeys, and the location of the delete key next to the arrow keys instead of in the upper right, the lack of a ctrl key on the right side of the space bar, and the far bottom left key being an fn key instead of a ctrl key would really screw up my workflow. Plus the space bar is a bit tiny. Too bad, I'd love it if I could use this keyboard.

I bought this as a replacement for a Microsoft Arc slim keyboard that died recently.Pro's* Good Quality for price* Nice sized keys for a mini keyboard* Good key actionCon's* Unusual placement of function keys like Home, Page Up and Down along the right side of the keyboard* Unexpectedly smaller Backspace, Enter/Return, and Delete key* Somewhat delayed reaction to typing so that it is possible to type faster than the keyboard registersFor me, with my bigger hands, the strange small backspace, Enter and Delete keys are really negative features for me. The backspace key is not the last key in its row but the 2nd to last. The Home key is the last key, causing me to hit the Home key more often than not when backspacing.I'll keep this one around as a spare given the price. However I am looking for a better slim keyboard.

I purchased two different Mini USB keyboards recently to test trying to replace a full-size keyboard that was taking up too much space. This one I was a bit disappointed in mostly due to having missed key-strokes on a regular basis. The regular keys all feel nice and the layout is nice, but all of the surrounding keys are very cramped and not where you expect them to be. The backspace key is itty bitty and next to the home key so I end up at the beginning of the line or page too often. The Fn and Ctrl keys are opposite of what I expect so copy and paste can even be a challenge.The other keyboard I purchased was the GMYLE Super Slim USB 2.0 Mini Keyboard which I am much more impressed with and enjoy using.PROS - price - actual keys for extra functions (pgup, pgdn, home, end, etc) - Fn and Ctrl keys backwards to other keyboards I useCONS - easy to type faster than the keyboard allows (missed key-strokes) - cramped special keys (del, back space, ctrl, windows, etc)** UPDATE -- 2013.02 **I am still using this keyboard on a lightly used secondary system. I am still highly annoyed by the missed key strokes. This is the only keyboard I have that seems to have this issue. Also the location of the Fn and Ctrl keys throws me off quite a bit. The feel of the keys aren't too bad and the regular keys are spaced nicely. It is all of the additional surrounding keys that just aren't where you would expect them. Even the backspace is tiny and not easy to tap without looking which is very annoying since there are always missed keystrokes and quite often trying to correct them ends up with the cursor at the beginning since Home is right next to backspace.

As previous reviewers have said, the keyboard is decent for $10 shipped. The key to that statement is the $10. It's like something you would get at the dollar general, quality wise (aside from the sweet metal case). The keys are hard to press if you're not directly over them, which is a bother for me. They also feel sort of flimsy, or wobbly. The layout is a bit different, but nothing you wouldn't get used to. After about the 15th time I pressed the backslash key 3 times before finding my way to the slightly-further-over backspace button I gave up and decided I would just use my normal keyboard. Since I was only purchasing this to try to minimize wasted space on my small desk and test a keyboard issue I was having with my OS, so it doesn't make sense for me to continue using it as a primary keyboard. I CAN fit a larger keyboard, it just cramps my space. It was made of metal as the description says, but the keys still felt flimsy. I think it would be very useful for travel or dragging around with a tablet. I have a taste for quality electronic products, so I would most likely buy the next version (or two) up from this if I planned to continue to use a mini-keyboard. The brand seems very nice, with the metal case, but you get what you pay for at $10.

Light, Flexible, easy to clean, buttt!! wth!! it is so hard to type in this thing.... it is so annoying to use, i only bought it as a backup when my wireless keyboard is out of battery and i need a keyboard right a way, and i still dont use this... i rather the touch keyboard accessibility than this keyboard

I guess it's okay. It's a lot smaller than expected and I thought I would be able to get used to the size but.. I couldn't. In desperate times or if I need to be sitting away from the screen of my laptop I would use it.. But I would more prefer to not use it.

I bought this for my laptop for travel and did not realize just how small it was. It is too small to be functional. It is not much bigger than a TV remote that has a keyboard. Price was too much. Feels like s dollar store product.

This is too small to be useful. Seriously. It's hard to tell from the photo's but this thing is really really small, and the keys are especially so. Maybe if you're a wee little person with pointy little fingers, this might work. Nah. You wouldn't like it either.

Honestly this keyboard is a great idea, it's just too small (7 or 8 inches wide) for me to work on without hurting my wrists. If you only need a keyboard for web surfing and password typing it would work fine, but I need it for editing writing and music so it's not a good fit.

Great for my application of only needing to hook up a keyboard to edit a few entries or add a file quick. if you intend on typing long sentences with this keyboard I would choose something else. Hunt and peck is best with this one. Make sure you can handle the small size. Would have given 5 stars if it had a better cord.I am going to reedit my review of this product. I have had 2 of these and when they worked it was perfect for my application. However on both pieces the "B" key went out on both, in a short period of time. Unfortunately that is one of the keys I really needed and after the same key on 2 different keyboards went out, I can not support this product.

This is a terrible keyboard! In fact, I was only back here to find a replacement for this one that I bought a couple of years ago - and have been cursing every day since. Striking the keys is an exercise in statistical analysis because you never know if it's actually going to register the strike. As a poor typist I have to watch my fingers more than I should and when I look up at the screen I'm usually missing a letter or two in every other word. Doesn't happen on my other keyboards. Maybe I got a lemon. Or maybe people strike keys a lot harder than I do. In any case, I definitely can't recommend this keyboard.

The size and durability is good, but everything else is mediocre in my opinion.It is NOT quiet as described, there is a lot of resistance when typing, the edges are squared-off instead of rounded, and in practice the keys layout is more cumbersome than I expected, even after remapping keys.I read the reviews and thought it wouldn't be too bad, but I cannot recommend this. The small size is not worth the sacrifices.

I purchased this keyboard to use on a crowded desk, so small size was paramount. This keyboard is small, but it's larger than the keyboard in the old 10 inch Asus Eee PC netbooks, and somehow it feels much worse to type on.If you're thinking about buying one of these, check out a picture and pay close attention to the bottom row:- Fn in the lower left instead of Ctrl- Backslash to the left of the spacebar- Num Lock to the left of that weird Backslash- Delete to the left of the Left Arrowand the two rightmost columns of keys:- Home to the right of skinny shrunken Backspace- Page Up to the right of skinny shrunken Backslash- Page Down to the right of skinny shrunken Enter- End to the right of the Up ArrowThe bottom row makes Ctrl and Alt based keyboard shortcuts a pain, and the configuration of the rightmost columns makes it easy to hit the wrong key when rapidly editing text. Pressing Home, End, Pg Up, or Pg Dn can move the cursor a substantial distance, so errors may be introduced far from where your eye is looking at the document.Other thoughts:=============The keys seem very stiff for rubber domes (if that's what they are). It's much harder to get the down stroke started than on my Cherry MX Browns, for instance. I started stacking coins on one of the letter keys and at 89 grams it finally activated. I had a few dimes at the bottom, so the stack was definitely only supported by one key. The feet (two rubber and two plastic) don't do a very good job of keeping the keyboard from sliding on the desk.If you are a hunt-and-peck typist with fingers that aren't too big, or you're just excellent at adapting your touch typing to new layouts and small keys, this keyboard may satisfy you. I am not an incredibly precise touch typist, so I prefer to have generously sized and sensibly positioned Backspace and Delete keys. I use Home, End, and the arrow keys a lot when programming, so I want those keys to work well also. I'd rather not buy another costly TKL mechanical keyboard for this purpose, but it seems like that's where things are heading.

While I was running Windows 8 it worked OK. It was just the right size and I don't really need to use it that much, not writing a novel or the like. When the upgrade to Windows 10 happened I couldn't get it to work right any more. The letters I pushed didn't give the right outcome.

I liked the size and that the cord was off to one side (the top left). I got it because I'm using a company-issued laptop with a 10-inch screen and the keyboard is too tiny causing many typos. This is the right size, but even though the space bar key snapped back on, it only worked if you pressed firmly in the center of the key. Also, the metal frame around the keyboard was a little twisted so it didn't lay flat on the desk. Kind of like a table when you need to put a napkin under one leg to keep it from rocking. Again, I could gently twist it back so it laid flat, but between that and the space bar issue, decided to return it right away.

I ordered this keyboard for my work computer. I'm not particularly rough on my electronics, and, as an office worker, my electronics are not subjected to abnormal amounts of dirt. The first keyboard stopped working in the first two months I owned it. I contacted the manufacturer, and they said they would replace it but would not reimburse my shipping costs. It cost me almost as much to ship it as it did to buy it new in the first place!

it is NOT the size you think it is. Nothing actually wrong with the product, it DOES work, but honestly, unless you have no better option, never buy this. Its mushy, unresponsive and uncomfortable to type on. The layout is NOT standard, they keys are all circles, its mushy and its SUPER small. like seriously. Just go dig a damn dell keyboard out of your school/work dumpster if you need something. If you want something portable and nice, this is not it.

Total waste of money. If you need something to throw away this is the right product. Who every wrote a positive review for this item was not telling the truth. Keys are too small, cable, pads are all cheaply made. You may get one use at best before you are so frustrated that you toss this thing into the trash. BEWARE OF THIS CRAP!

Need to tell the space bar key never work. Refund given upon request. I switched for better to a Tablet cover with integrated keyboard.

I spilled water all over my laptop and thankfully everything is still working minus my keyboard.. I figured this would work as a replacement until I can afford a new laptop. I was wrong keyboard is a lot smaller than expected and the keys only work half the time. I now have to find another replacement. My advice, look for something else. This may be cheap but it is cheap for a reason.

This is a useless piece of device. 1/4 of the keys do not work at all. You get what you pay for.

I got this for my travel hardware kit to take to conferences or in case I need an emergency keyboard for some device. I realized it was small and probably not great, but I figured if it works at all it'll be good enough and for sub $4 almost any functionality is good enough.The first thing I noticed is how small it is. It's too small to really be usable. For the price, whatever. The one I got was German. Sure, whatever, I don't actually look at the keys so I don't care. The thing I really noticed and actually cared about is that it doesn't work. Every few keys one will get suck and repeat. When you go to delete it the delete key gets suck and deletes way more than you wanted to. Sometimes the keys don't work at all. I was not able to actually type default username for a raspberry pi, the word "raspberry". I gave up after a few minutes of trying.I was expecting something that's barely usable, but it actually isn't worth the price I paid. I would not suggest anyone buy this even from a dollar store. This keyboard is literally worthless.

Cannot see letters on keys without direct light on them. Also 0 key doesn't work without punching VERY hard on it.The only good thing is the size.

When I received this keyboard, the first bad sign was that it was very wobbly. I had to use pliers to rip out the little plastic stands at corners, which was the only way to make it stop wobbling.Next, I found out that where the control key should be, they have placed the fn key, with an unusually small control key stuck on its right. I kept pressing fn thinking the control key would be there, and this got so annoying that I used a screwdriver to take the fn key out, so that I would know that it is not the control key. But this doesn't really solve the problem, not having the control key in the right place feels like having a big itch that I cannot scratch. It is just so frustrating.Then there is the matter of the delete key, which is stuck at the bottom of the keyboard next to the arrow keys. There is no way I could press it without looking for it first, which is a huge drain on my typing speed.There is also the very annoying matter of the keyboard always starting with the numlock LED on, so that the number keys do not function properly until you press numlock once to turn numlock off. Absolutely ridiculous.Additionally, the keys are very loud. I was hoping this would be on the quieter side, but it makes as much noise as any cheap hard plastic keyboard. If you want something quiet, look somewhere else.I was also hoping the keys would be lower, more like a usual laptop keyboard. But they are not, they are quite high compared to an Apple keyboard.

Several keys don't work well, or don't hold up to stress. I have owned for a couple of months and already my L-Shift never wants to work. The 10-key num lock option shouldn't even exist; it only serves for me to turn it off whenever it might come on. If people wanted a 10 key, they'd get a 10-key.

Had it in the box for a couple of months took it out to use it. Typed on it for about 5 minutes and keys literally stuck flat on it (many keys I, G, etc...). Horrible horrible keyboard. Will never buy from this company again. Total piece of garbage, never ever in my 40 years have i seen such a horrid keyboard. I'll hose it down with WD40 but, I doubt that will fix it.

KB would be okay, then certain keys wouldn't work. Contacted manufacturer and got the run-around. When a manufacturer doesn't stand behind its product, BEWARE.

inexpensive and the quality shows it. The keyboard is sticky, which is a huge problem for those of us who type fast.