Matias Folding Keyboard

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Nearly full-size keys.
Folds in half for easy portability.
Compact folding design.

Cons:

Squishy key action.
Heavy.

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Last revision on July 3, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Nearly full-size keys
Folds in half for easy portability
Compact folding design
Includes number pad
Good key feel
Navigation keys overlay right hand’s home area
Tab key on number pad

Reviewers Didn't Like

Squishy key action
Heavy
Doesn’t fully lock into open position, which is bad for lap use
No dedicated caps lock key
Odd layout of some keys

Expert reviews and ratings

There is very little not to like about this keyboard, however I do have a couple of quibbles. I wish there was a way to lock the keyboard in the open position. If you prefer to use the keyboard on your lap it wants to bend at the...

By MyMac on January 11, 2011

Both as a compromise and as an overall design, the best of the bunch is Apple’s official Wireless Keyboard ($69), which was on the market predating the release of the iPad and has not as yet been changed in any way for iOS devices. Because Apple...

By iLounge on November 03, 2010

Pros: Nearly full-size keys. Folds in half for easy portability.

Cons: Squishy key action. Heavy.

By Mac|Life on June 04, 2010

Despite a few key-placement oddities, Matias’s Folding Keyboard is a unique portable accessory that lets you pack a full-size keyboard in a relatively small amount of space. Its keys are very good for a portable keyboard, and it provides several...

By Macworld on October 20, 2008

The Matias Folding Keyboard isn’t an iPad specific keyboard, but rather a bluetooth wireless folding keyboard suitable for travel and fully compatible with the iPad, the iPhone, and Mac computers. It comes folded in half and folds out to a full...

By Beatweek Magazine on December 18, 2010

With all of these ultraportable devices coming to market, what options are available for turning them into productivity driving machines? Of course, the most logical option is to add a keyboard and mouse, but who wants to carry around an extra...

By Geek.com on March 31, 2008