Chris you have inspired us and given us the confidence to learn how to use video editting software. We bought Adobe Premiere Elements 15, Photoshop and the free Audacity. We spent a quite a few hours messing about and came up with rather a messy but funny video. Making bad videos is the best way to lean. Soon we will be doing nice slick intros and outros like you. Thanks. Say hi to Mr Stanley and crinkle
I've had one of the Rii hand held keyboards for years. I use to control the old laptop that runs my TV. it's worked out very nicely and has been problem free, so I've never thought of replacing it. However, this looks like a great upgrade, and having Bluetooth it would be great for my tablet as well. Great review mate, I'll definitely check these out. P.S. I always chuckle a bit when you bring out Mr Scissors and Stanley the Knife.
Until I saw your hands (I walked away for a minute and missed the unboxing) I thought this was one of those Chinese tiny wireless keyboards. It's almost as if they took the design, literally clicked resize and scaled it up 300%. I carry one of the small ones in my "repair" kit. Great emergency keyboards that can be used for all sorts (at least until one can establish a remote connection) or simply for presentations/TV. So many uses!
Another great video. Always informative and pleasant viewing. Sorry that Mr Scissors missed out this time. Stanley gets way too much coverage! Well done.
Wow, I was surprised to see you use Stanley the Knife to cut that sticker. Was Stanley aware of the Leather case underneath. I hope he didn't as he would have been very upset if he'd accidentally cut it.
A good thing to add to your review would be the range of the device. For me it is essential with a good range, and i learned the the hard way that manufactures lie about this, i´ve bought three keyboards until i got one that at least did half of the promised distance.
Thanks for the video - will consider the Rii when Im after a BT keyboard. Cant say enough good things about my Mini X1 I got based on seeing it in your videos! Thanks!
It is SOOO strange that when our host brings out Mr. Knife and Stanley the Sissors.... I don't mind at all feeling like I'm sitting on a chair meant for 2yo kids. I stay seated like a good boy, occasionally throwing my arms up in the air exclaiming, "yaaaay" or "ooooh" - when something fun or amazing is presented. Come Monday, I quietly return to my job as VP for Global Distribution at a large, multi-national firm.
I noticed the charge cable had a passthrough USB plug. I guess you can plug its dongle into that so it only needs one socket for charging and communication when you have a limited number of USB plugs. Such as some of the earlier Raspberry Pi boards with a limited number of USB ports avalible and no onboard Bluetooth.
it is alright to accept money for reviews, in my opinion. as long as you are honest to us and them. biggest issue is not being biased by the money. if they can accept a negative review is up to them.
Brilliant review, nice work. I have been searching for a somewhat compact non-mechanical, quiet laptop style chicklet keyboard that is responsive.... and... here's the kicker... has both a trackpad as well as a number pad and is illuminated.... if it had a volume wheel for music that would be bloody over the opt brilliant. The Zoweetek Rechargeable Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad and Numeric Keypad is spot on but alas it is not illuminated. The build quality on this Rii K16 looks really good and it looks as though it is large enough for everyday use? Thank you for the great review.
A Logitech K830 is about the same price. It has full size keys, backlight, and a track pad off to the right, not conflicting with hand position. Media keys are shared with F keys though, but rechargeable battery life is stellar. It doesn't have a nice directional with OK though. May I suggest future reviews be more complete, and compare against alternatives?
That appears to be a really nice keyboard, especially with backlight. How well does it fit for regular use and how long does it last before needing a recharge?
I can't tell you how long the battery lasts, as I can't remember when I last charged it. But it is a long time. It is decent in use (I have not used it as a main keyboard), though I can't type on it as quickly as some other keyboards (which may be a good thing!).
Looks good and also the price is accessible. Compared to a mechanical keyboard switch or 4 separate keyboards it's a definitively more attractive alternative :-)
You didn't mention that it's a US layout so a little bit of tweaking is required if you connect, for instance, to a UK device like your Netbook or some of the Special characters will be incorrect. Nice keyboard but a bit pricey.
Very nice keyboard review. I like the idea of putting the touch pad at the top so you don´t drag fingers over it to cause problems while typing. The leather case for transporting is definitely a plus. I use a much simpler bluetooth keyboard on my Raspberry Pi 3; it doesn´t have all the functionality as the one you´ve demonstrated, but it works most of the time. Crack on mate and keep these great videos coming. I really enjoy your video tutorials. Thanks for posting. Cheers from your friend across the great pond. How much is the keyboard you profiled?
Very interesting, will be looking up, thanks Chris! Nitpicky I guess, but I'd really want to see one of those with either a nub or a small trackball there... is there such a thing as a small trackball or mouse which you can connect in a similar way? Multiple Bluetooth devices plus a dongle?
XSportSeeker interesting indeed. also would nice to see some type of scroll wheel. I was hoping to see how illuminated the keys are with the backlighting, if it all.
The link in your description is asking $99 USD for this keyboard. That is a bit much. It takes you to Amazon to make the purchase but there are no Rii K16s, only i8s, a few i9s and an i6.
Here is the DX.com link where you get the best price I have found: www.dx.com/p/rii-k16-dual-mode-bluetooth-rf-wireless-backlit-keyboard-black-457162#.WSsKuMbTWro
I like it! If they did more of these things with big buttons for the visually impaired I would be very happy but there isn't really many options for that.
Does the track pad mimic the touch screen on tablets? Also was wondering if you could review some Wacom type screen tablets at some point in the future. There are a lot of Wacom Cintiq type devices that are about a quarter of the price. FYI you've sold me on that keyboard. Great review.
Are you holding a function/modifier key whilst changing devices? The bluetooth keys are overlaid on F1, F2, and F3...What happens if you actually want to press F1, F2, or F3?
You didn't mention battery life. I currently use an Rii8 with a slightly larger battery with a dongle connected to a pi 3 using OSMC. If I forget to turn the rii off when I start a movie, the battery is depleted before the movie ends. That sort of performance would certainly not be acceptable for any sort of general use. I would like to know what your experience is. Thnx.
I like it. About the only constructive criticism I have to offer (about the product) is that I would prefer if it had the other style of keys, mechanical instead of membrane. I've used membrane, they work, but I have found the mechanical ones just more to my liking. I wonder if they would consider a model that has a mechanical keyboard, otherwise identical to this layout. Also, I wonder what the battery life is, and if the device gives any warning (like a flashing led or soft beeping noise) before puking.
Chris, Thanks for another excellent video. Have you used the keyboard enough so that you have a "feel" for real world battery life? Is there an indicator to should how much charge is remaining in the battery? Is the battery design for user replacement?
Is the "command" key on the right the same as the Windows key? If so its on the wrong side and I class this as a design failure. Unless there is a windows orientated version? Also is it possible to store the dongle in the keyboard somewhere? If not, again, a (small) design fail.
how would this compare to the Logitech K400 Plus? That seems to be the de-facto portable wireless keyboard with trackpad. Obviously the K400 lacks Bluetooth and multi-device.
The first thing wrong with the design is the placement of the track-pad. I'm more likely to rest my palm when using the track-pad than when I'm typing. Duh!
I disagree. The track pad is perfectly placed. MOST people are far more likely to rest the wrist while typing[as I'm literally doing as I type this] then while they move a mouse cursor around.
+Julius Gashumba I've been typing this way for 35 years and have YET to develop carpal tunnel[something that doesn't effect everyone]. If you don't like it, don't buy it. Don't expect everyone to kiss your bum when you make troll like criticisms when it is clear that you have never actually used the device in question. If Prof. Barnatt had found the point you made to be an issue, he would have stated such as he is well known for speaking his mind. But hey, it's a free world, troll on..
+TheCaptain, So what you're saying is that Prof. Barnatt is the source of all knowledge and can't stand correction? Let's be very clear here; everyone reserves the right to make an opinion about a product just as much as you have to remark about my comment. My point was not a trolling comment but a clear observation of the faults of the design. For a grown up, before making such harsh remarks about another individuals observations, maybe you should buy the product and have a first hand rebuke of my comment.
+Julius Gashumba How was that not a troll like response? At the very minimum it was childish. And your "clear" observation was presented as a factual statement when, again, you've had zero interaction with said product. So, really, irony much?
I never considered that someone with arthritis would prefer soft membrane keyboard over mechanical keyboard. I'll have to rethink my criteria for recommending keyboards.
I could see my self buying one of these if it had full throw keys, and mechanical switches would be a big plus too. That would of course be considerable higher, but definitely worth it.
+ExplainingComputers / Christopher Interesting device, it is good to see a keyboard / mouse combination that uses both multipoint bluetooth and the 2.4Ghz wireless HID. This device could be use as an excellent replacement for a KVM styled solution. But I do have a view problems with the design of this device, for instance I am not sure about the size of the device, I think that it could be to big to be really portable (242 * 165 * 10.3mm), I have a bluetooth Nexus7 clamshell keyboard that is 210 * 150 * 25mm, the Nexus7 keyboard can easily fit into a jacket pocket and is very portable. Secondly, the position of the touchpad / mouse, whilst it is true that it is harder to accidentally make contact with the touchpad whilst typing, I can imagine resting the palm of the hand on the keyboard whilst using the touchpad. I am also not a big fan of rubberised keys (reminds me of the Sinclair ZX 16k / 48k Spectrum). Lastly, I think the price point is a bit high for this type of device (£51.91 GBP / $66.49 USD), I would expect to pay roughly between £15 - £20 less then the price stated.
Something I have just noticed, this keyboard is not configured for a British qwerty audience (there is no £ symbol, also the @ and " keys are reversed). Is this keyboard available as a British qwerty device?
It connects to multiple devices, but that's not all it says "on the tin"...can you type on it? This review lacks a critical test, you know, for a keyboard.
@3:54 You can charge it by just attaching a USB lead.? Technology is advancing so quickly, I can't keep up. I guess the coiled up cable works as an inductor. What I would really like is wireless appliances that would work off my neighbours' electricity.
Also I got another question.Would you ever consider yourself using Linux as a day to day OS and use it as a video editing OS for this channel or for a second or third channel?
Hi Thanks for the review .My question regards to the battery, is it removable? My experience has been that after 200 -300 charging most devises are discarded because of bad battery performance.
Infuriatingly they've put the mode-switching key where the Control key should be. This drives me INSANE on my ThinkPads, but at least you can reverse the two keys in the Lenovo BIOS, even if the keys are then labelled incorrectly. Presumably no such luck here?
i searching these type keyboard for months find these one for raspberry pi but problem is keyboard they should put trackpad bottom and doc system for tablet
This trend of putting the charging port on the left or right side of devices is getting annoying as hell, they take up unnecessary space, look hideous and are far more likely to get broken. Cool keyboard though.
I hayan Alcatel Joy Yab 2 i think. It won't connect. I have the Dongle plugged in. Had to use an adapter., A USB C male and a USB female to hold the Dongle. The power indicator I'd orange not yellow so I'm changing It's red now. Will see what happens.
Yes, given that the smaller Rii keyboards have such a socket, I was a little surprised by this. But I guess the idea is that the keyboard is transported in its case, where there is a pocket for the the dongle.
i have not yet succeeded in trying to connect my rii8 bluetooth minikeyboard to my dell windows 7 laptop via the dongle that came with the rii8 bluettoth, The dongle installs properly (apparently) to my latop, but when i try to gt the rii and the dongle to pair or work together,, having presed every combo of butons ive seen or founfd in every myriad of youtube videos ive watched, it fails to do anything. Can you help ne direct me in how to connect rii8 minikeyboard bluetooth to my windows 7 laptop, The laptop shows the dongle listed in bluettoth radio devices and says all working properly, etc, Very curious to try any ideas, directions, or suggestion to slove this very frustrating problem. It seems logical there should be a way to make this setup function and work. NO??
It should just be an issue of plugging in the dongle. Turn on the keyboard (or turn it off and on again) and it works. I regularly use a Rii i8 with a Win 7 laptop.
keyboard is fully charged,, i just retried it,, git following error message,,: adding the device failed resulting in an an unknown error. the reported error code is 0x80004005. contct device manufacturer for assistance any help with that?? thanks
just got it working, somehow, it failed a few times, then siad enter a pairing code, which i did,, and seems like it is working now,, hoping it continues working and working well, thanks again for you help,, love your cdhannel
Great device there my friend.But there is one common issue with these devices that rub me the wrong way.Mini USB connectors for charging devices.God,do they break easily.What was wrong with putting triple A batteries that you can remove and charge them on a real charger?Not to mention that having batteries can make the device stand at a 30 degree angle.But that is only my opinion.
Chris you have inspired us and given us the confidence to learn how to use video editting software. We bought Adobe Premiere Elements 15, Photoshop and the free Audacity. We spent a quite a few hours messing about and came up with rather a messy but funny video. Making bad videos is the best way to lean. Soon we will be doing nice slick intros and outros like you. Thanks. Say hi to Mr Stanley and crinkle
Thanks for this. Enjoy your video making! :)
I've had one of the Rii hand held keyboards for years. I use to control the old laptop that runs my TV. it's worked out very nicely and has been problem free, so I've never thought of replacing it. However, this looks like a great upgrade, and having Bluetooth it would be great for my tablet as well.
Great review mate, I'll definitely check these out.
P.S. I always chuckle a bit when you bring out Mr Scissors and Stanley the Knife.
Your Videos are very informative and fun to watch, keep up the good work.
Bro this video is actually clear and easy to understand. Thanks. And keep it up!!!!! 😁👍
nice, short and to the point! thanks for introducing this keyboard. I didn't know of it's existence but I think I'll add it to my collection.
Very good, straightforward review of awesome keyboard.
By the way RUclips subtitles are trying to offend your fingers (at 2:10)
lmao indeed
Until I saw your hands (I walked away for a minute and missed the unboxing) I thought this was one of those Chinese tiny wireless keyboards. It's almost as if they took the design, literally clicked resize and scaled it up 300%. I carry one of the small ones in my "repair" kit. Great emergency keyboards that can be used for all sorts (at least until one can establish a remote connection) or simply for presentations/TV. So many uses!
Another great video. Always informative and pleasant viewing. Sorry that Mr Scissors missed out this time. Stanley gets way too much coverage!
Well done.
Wow, I was surprised to see you use Stanley the Knife to cut that sticker. Was Stanley aware of the Leather case underneath. I hope he didn't as he would have been very upset if he'd accidentally cut it.
He was very careful not to cut too deeply. :)
A good thing to add to your review would be the range of the device. For me it is essential with a good range, and i learned the the hard way that manufactures lie about this, i´ve bought three keyboards until i got one that at least did half of the promised distance.
I got this product after seeing you review. And love it !!!! Thanks
Thanks for the video - will consider the Rii when Im after a BT keyboard. Cant say enough good things about my Mini X1 I got based on seeing it in your videos! Thanks!
Glad to see there still are people on the internet that know how to pronounce Aluminium
Right!
Can't wait till you go 4K you would look so sharp.
I just ordered this keyboard yesterday. Your review confirms I made the correct choice. Thank you, and Mr. Stanley!!!
It's a beautiful keyboard. I want one now. Great presentation by the way.
It is SOOO strange that when our host brings out Mr. Knife and Stanley the Sissors.... I don't mind at all feeling like I'm sitting on a chair meant for 2yo kids. I stay seated like a good boy, occasionally throwing my arms up in the air exclaiming, "yaaaay" or "ooooh" - when something fun or amazing is presented. Come Monday, I quietly return to my job as VP for Global Distribution at a large, multi-national firm.
Are Jayem Mr Knife and Stanley The Scissors sound like goons for hire
I noticed the charge cable had a passthrough USB plug. I guess you can plug its dongle into that so it only needs one socket for charging and communication when you have a limited number of USB plugs. Such as some of the earlier Raspberry Pi boards with a limited number of USB ports avalible and no onboard Bluetooth.
it is alright to accept money for reviews, in my opinion. as long as you are honest to us and them. biggest issue is not being biased by the money. if they can accept a negative review is up to them.
Brilliant review, nice work. I have been searching for a somewhat compact non-mechanical, quiet laptop style chicklet keyboard that is responsive.... and... here's the kicker... has both a trackpad as well as a number pad and is illuminated.... if it had a volume wheel for music that would be bloody over the opt brilliant. The Zoweetek Rechargeable Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad and Numeric Keypad is spot on but alas it is not illuminated. The build quality on this Rii K16 looks really good and it looks as though it is large enough for everyday use? Thank you for the great review.
That looks great. If I didn't already have a Logitech K480 3 device bluetooth keyboard, I would definately get this one.
Great vid.... my Sunday morning is complete :)
A Logitech K830 is about the same price. It has full size keys, backlight, and a track pad off to the right, not conflicting with hand position. Media keys are shared with F keys though, but rechargeable battery life is stellar. It doesn't have a nice directional with OK though.
May I suggest future reviews be more complete, and compare against alternatives?
That appears to be a really nice keyboard, especially with backlight. How well does it fit for regular use and how long does it last before needing a recharge?
I can't tell you how long the battery lasts, as I can't remember when I last charged it. But it is a long time. It is decent in use (I have not used it as a main keyboard), though I can't type on it as quickly as some other keyboards (which may be a good thing!).
Looks good and also the price is accessible. Compared to a mechanical keyboard switch or 4 separate keyboards it's a definitively more attractive alternative :-)
You didn't mention that it's a US layout so a little bit of tweaking is required if you connect, for instance, to a UK device like your Netbook or some of the Special characters will be incorrect.
Nice keyboard but a bit pricey.
Spotted the UK layout version of this keyboard on Amazon (seems to be pre-order though) if anyone is interested.
Love your style. Thanks for what you do.
Mike
Very nice keyboard review. I like the idea of putting the touch pad at the top so you don´t drag fingers over it to cause problems while typing. The leather case for transporting is definitely a plus. I use a much simpler bluetooth keyboard on my Raspberry Pi 3; it doesn´t have all the functionality as the one you´ve demonstrated, but it works most of the time. Crack on mate and keep these great videos coming. I really enjoy your video tutorials. Thanks for posting. Cheers from your friend across the great pond. How much is the keyboard you profiled?
Just another exellent video - many thanks!
P.S. Happy with my Microsoft Arch wireless keyboard
Very interesting, will be looking up, thanks Chris!
Nitpicky I guess, but I'd really want to see one of those with either a nub or a small trackball there... is there such a thing as a small trackball or mouse which you can connect in a similar way? Multiple Bluetooth devices plus a dongle?
XSportSeeker interesting indeed. also would nice to see some type of scroll wheel. I was hoping to see how illuminated the keys are with the backlighting, if it all.
I do show the backlight -- it is very effective.
ExplainingComputers my apologies, I reviewed yourvideo, and it does have a nice backlighting pretty ! thanks for setting me straight
Can you use the USB cable to connect it via USB?
The link in your description is asking $99 USD for this keyboard. That is a bit much. It takes you to Amazon to make the purchase but there are no Rii K16s, only i8s, a few i9s and an i6.
Here is the DX.com link where you get the best price I have found: www.dx.com/p/rii-k16-dual-mode-bluetooth-rf-wireless-backlit-keyboard-black-457162#.WSsKuMbTWro
ExplainingComputers excellent, thank you.
I agree we need more deceives like this. Another cool device. Any interest on Qube OS video?
Does it can be used just trough usb cable and not with the wireless dongle? thanks!
I cannot be used with a cable I'm afraid -- dongle or Bluetooth only.
Actually yes, you just use the USB charging cable all the time
I like it! If they did more of these things with big buttons for the visually impaired I would be very happy but there isn't really many options for that.
Does the track pad mimic the touch screen on tablets? Also was wondering if you could review some Wacom type screen tablets at some point in the future. There are a lot of Wacom Cintiq type devices that are about a quarter of the price. FYI you've sold me on that keyboard. Great review.
On a tablet the touchpad emulates a mouse.
Thank You for another great video! While this is a bit pricey, it does have enough of what I want to warrant the purchase. And Amazon prime rocks!
Hmm rather expensive and there is no UK version it seems ?
Wow. How well they designed that keyboard. Very nice. (I wonder if it would work with MAC?)
It should work with a Mac.
Any possibility of doing a 1 year update on some of these things?
Interesting idea, noted . . .
Are you holding a function/modifier key whilst changing devices? The bluetooth keys are overlaid on F1, F2, and F3...What happens if you actually want to press F1, F2, or F3?
You didn't mention battery life. I currently use an Rii8 with a slightly larger battery with a dongle connected to a pi 3 using OSMC. If I forget to turn the rii off when I start a movie, the battery is depleted before the movie ends. That sort of performance would certainly not be acceptable for any sort of general use. I would like to know what your experience is. Thnx.
Hi Christopher, thanks for the video! Would you please do a review on an all-in-one keyboard PC?
I like it. About the only constructive criticism I have to offer (about the product) is that I would prefer if it had the other style of keys, mechanical instead of membrane. I've used membrane, they work, but I have found the mechanical ones just more to my liking. I wonder if they would consider a model that has a mechanical keyboard, otherwise identical to this layout. Also, I wonder what the battery life is, and if the device gives any warning (like a flashing led or soft beeping noise) before puking.
How do all the extra keys go with Kodi OOTB?
Chris, Thanks for another excellent video.
Have you used the keyboard enough so that you have a "feel" for real world battery life? Is there an indicator to should how much charge is remaining in the battery? Is the battery design for user replacement?
I used it for a couple of days last week, and have not had to recharge it yet!
Is the "command" key on the right the same as the Windows key? If so its on the wrong side and I class this as a design failure. Unless there is a windows orientated version?
Also is it possible to store the dongle in the keyboard somewhere? If not, again, a (small) design fail.
Thanks for sharing
Would be good to know how it plays with more unconventional devices like Smart TVs... any chance of a follow up video? Thanks!
Very nice looking,but only bad thing on keyboards ,when have small backspace.
wow good functionality. more videos
Nice review. :)
how would this compare to the Logitech K400 Plus? That seems to be the de-facto portable wireless keyboard with trackpad. Obviously the K400 lacks Bluetooth and multi-device.
Very good, nice review, nice device.
thought you were going to type "Hello World!"
Is Rii a good brand? Never heard of it im skeptical
5:28 is the plastic loose on the indicator strip?
The first thing wrong with the design is the placement of the track-pad. I'm more likely to rest my palm when using the track-pad than when I'm typing. Duh!
I disagree. The track pad is perfectly placed. MOST people are far more likely to rest the wrist while typing[as I'm literally doing as I type this] then while they move a mouse cursor around.
+Julius Gashumba
I've been typing this way for 35 years and have YET to develop carpal tunnel[something that doesn't effect everyone]. If you don't like it, don't buy it. Don't expect everyone to kiss your bum when you make troll like criticisms when it is clear that you have never actually used the device in question. If Prof. Barnatt had found the point you made to be an issue, he would have stated such as he is well known for speaking his mind. But hey, it's a free world, troll on..
+TheCaptain, So what you're saying is that Prof. Barnatt is the source of all knowledge and can't stand correction? Let's be very clear here; everyone reserves the right to make an opinion about a product just as much as you have to remark about my comment. My point was not a trolling comment but a clear observation of the faults of the design. For a grown up, before making such harsh remarks about another individuals observations, maybe you should buy the product and have a first hand rebuke of my comment.
+Julius Gashumba
How was that not a troll like response? At the very minimum it was childish. And your "clear" observation was presented as a factual statement when, again, you've had zero interaction with said product. So, really, irony much?
Time to get a life buddy! If the design works why do laptop makers choose to put the trackpad closest to you? Enough said. I'm done arguing over this.
Is there a windows key on this keyboard that can be used when connected to a windows pc?
There is as I recall.
It says data cable. Can it possibly be used in wired mode?
I never considered that someone with arthritis would prefer soft membrane keyboard over mechanical keyboard. I'll have to rethink my criteria for recommending keyboards.
Can u pinch and zoom on the touch pad ie is it multitouch?
Sadly not.
where was the pound sign? (or the euro sign for that matter)
in the process of watching, but so far it looks like a decent device.
I could see my self buying one of these if it had full throw keys, and mechanical switches would be a big plus too. That would of course be considerable higher, but definitely worth it.
The keys are (low travel) mechanical -- not rubber, if a soft feel.
Thanks! Sadly low travel is a deal breaker for me.
Looks like his fingers had a relaxing time with his new keyboard ⌨️
+ExplainingComputers / Christopher
Interesting device, it is good to see a keyboard / mouse combination that uses both multipoint bluetooth and the 2.4Ghz wireless HID.
This device could be use as an excellent replacement for a KVM styled solution.
But I do have a view problems with the design of this device, for instance I am not sure about the size of the device, I think that it could be to big to be really portable (242 * 165 * 10.3mm), I have a bluetooth Nexus7 clamshell keyboard that is 210 * 150 * 25mm, the Nexus7 keyboard can easily fit into a jacket pocket and is very portable.
Secondly, the position of the touchpad / mouse, whilst it is true that it is harder to accidentally make contact with the touchpad whilst typing, I can imagine resting the palm of the hand on the keyboard whilst using the touchpad. I am also not a big fan of rubberised keys (reminds me of the Sinclair ZX 16k / 48k Spectrum).
Lastly, I think the price point is a bit high for this type of device (£51.91 GBP / $66.49 USD), I would expect to pay roughly between £15 - £20 less then the price stated.
Thanks Mark. Just to note, the keys are not rubber -- they are soft, but properly switched.
"Properly switched" hm? You mean, they use mechanical switches or butterflies over soft membrane like a laptop keyboard?
Something I have just noticed, this keyboard is not configured for a British qwerty audience (there is no £ symbol, also the @ and " keys are reversed).
Is this keyboard available as a British qwerty device?
would've been good to see a size comparison and also the backlight working
I showed the backlight working! :)
ExplainingComputers sorry mustve missed that . I'm looking for a mini pad to use with htpc can u recommend any ?
For something smaller I would use a Rii i8: ruclips.net/video/alSEocPTqj8/видео.html
yeh just looking at that. thanks
It connects to multiple devices, but that's not all it says "on the tin"...can you type on it? This review lacks a critical test, you know, for a keyboard.
@3:54 You can charge it by just attaching a USB lead.? Technology is advancing so quickly, I can't keep up. I guess the coiled up cable works as an inductor. What I would really like is wireless appliances that would work off my neighbours' electricity.
You have to attach the USB lead to a powered USB port or adapter! ;)
/sarcasm
Arduino Guy Projects and More! error command: /sarcasm not recognized
Needs a UK layout.
Does it have "Caps Lock" Indicator?...
Impressive really!
hello chris if you could please make a video about how to install all the file systems like ntfs, fat, and extfat on raspbian light
THANK YOU for saying aluminium and not "aluminum".
Very poor battery life unfortunately with this keyboard
I am thinking of buying a Raspberry Pi Zero W,will this be OK for it.Also,great video so far.Edit,so more into the video and I can.Happy days.
Yes, this worjs great with a Pi Zero -- using the dongle on a standard Zero, or Bluetooth on a Zero W.
Thanks for replying!I found out that you can do so much on the Raspberry Pi Zero.I am going to buy and hopefully tell you about my experience.
Also I got another question.Would you ever consider yourself using Linux as a day to day OS and use it as a video editing OS for this channel or for a second or third channel?
Hi Thanks for the review .My question regards to the battery, is it removable?
My experience has been that after 200 -300 charging most devises are discarded because of bad battery performance.
The battery is not removable I'm afraid.
ExplainingComputers Thanks for that information .Do you share some of my concern ?
Mr scissors was denied an opening!
I prefer a ball instead of a touch pad.
well i am impressed :)
keeping charged keyboard in magnetic bag may reduce battery charge
Anyone know if there are a nordic version of this keyboard?
compatiable with raspberry pi?
Works fine with Pi3 and Zero W via Blueooth; with all others via the dongle.
ExplainingComputers
What is the maximum range? Did you tested it? It's important for me.
TIA :)
Edit: Very good review btw!
Infuriatingly they've put the mode-switching key where the Control key should be. This drives me INSANE on my ThinkPads, but at least you can reverse the two keys in the Lenovo BIOS, even if the keys are then labelled incorrectly.
Presumably no such luck here?
Yes, you are right -- it is easy to hit the wrong key on a copy/paste.
That odd placement of the trackpad is a deal breaker for me. I'm likely to press any button with my wrist while using the trackpad.
pity why no pound sign
Will it work with a Mac? Or iPad?
Yes, it should work on both -- iPad via Bluetooth; Mac via dongle.
ExplainingComputers ok thank you
Rii is one of those companies that is Chinese, but their products are not Chinese knockoff quality.
i searching these type keyboard for months find these one for raspberry pi but problem is keyboard they should put trackpad bottom and doc system for tablet
does the track pad works with the tables?
Certainly Android and Windows tablets, and the manual claims iOS devices, though I've not tried ine.
thans you both!
This trend of putting the charging port on the left or right side of devices is getting annoying as hell, they take up unnecessary space, look hideous and are far more likely to get broken.
Cool keyboard though.
I hayan Alcatel Joy Yab 2 i think. It won't connect. I have the Dongle plugged in. Had to use an adapter., A USB C male and a USB female to hold the Dongle.
The power indicator I'd orange not yellow so I'm changing
It's red now.
Will see what happens.
Cool tool.
Hello, how much time can we use it full charged ? Can we use it usb wired direct to a pc ? Thank you.
It appears to work for weeks on a charge, but cannot be connected via a wired interface.
Thank you !
bit of a blind spot in the design to not provide a "socket" in which to "park" the usb dongle
Yes, given that the smaller Rii keyboards have such a socket, I was a little surprised by this. But I guess the idea is that the keyboard is transported in its case, where there is a pocket for the the dongle.
Put of this company I bought Rii keyboard wireless only and quite few keys don't work.
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i have not yet succeeded in trying to connect my rii8 bluetooth minikeyboard to my dell windows 7 laptop via the dongle that came with the rii8 bluettoth, The dongle installs properly (apparently) to my latop, but when i try to gt the rii and the dongle to pair or work together,, having presed every combo of butons ive seen or founfd in every myriad of youtube videos ive watched, it fails to do anything. Can you help ne direct me in how to connect rii8 minikeyboard bluetooth to my windows 7 laptop, The laptop shows the dongle listed in bluettoth radio devices and says all working properly, etc, Very curious to try any ideas, directions, or suggestion to slove this very frustrating problem. It seems logical there should be a way to make this setup function and work. NO??
It should just be an issue of plugging in the dongle. Turn on the keyboard (or turn it off and on again) and it works. I regularly use a Rii i8 with a Win 7 laptop.
And make sure the keyboard is charged up!
keyboard is fully charged,, i just retried it,, git following error message,,: adding the device failed resulting in an an unknown error. the reported error code is 0x80004005.
contct device manufacturer for assistance
any help with that?? thanks
just got it working, somehow, it failed a few times, then siad enter a pairing code, which i did,, and seems like it is working now,, hoping it continues working and working well, thanks again for you help,, love your cdhannel
Great device there my friend.But there is one common issue with these devices that rub me the wrong way.Mini USB connectors for charging devices.God,do they break easily.What was wrong with putting triple A batteries that you can remove and charge them on a real charger?Not to mention that having batteries can make the device stand at a 30 degree angle.But that is only my opinion.
I agree -- I have other Rii keyboards with mini rather than micro USB for charging, which is a far more robust connector.