Freedom Pro Universal Bluetooth Keyboard

This is my 2nd Freedom keyboard, I've had one of their folding into 4 products for years. This one is a dedicated UK keyboard though, unlike the last, so it has a £ key etc. It's well made and comes with a plastic case (simulated leather effect) with a magnetic clasp. I'd have preferred a press-stud because I'll be keeping my wallet with cards in the same bag as this device and magnetism is not good even in small quantities! The keyboard folds out from two halves and feels like an inexpensive laptop keyboard, possibly a bit more travel on the keys, but it's not bad. The space bar is split in two because of the fold of course. It DOES work with my Samsung Galaxy Note and therefore it will work with the S2 as well as they are effectively the same phone. This is next information is VERY important: For the Galaxy phones use the SPP setting on the keyboard not the HID setting. The latter will work but not properly and many keys will fail. This is equally important, watch this video that explains exactly how to get an Android phone working with the keyboard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a4LhNkGNLM I followed the instructions and it works. NOTE: In SPP paired mode you won't see the keyboard go active in the Bluetooth settings, this is very confusing at first. With HID (wrong mode) it does go active. All the activity indications are in the driver settings under Language & Keyboards in your phone settings AFTER you've followed the instructions in the video. You'll see, it's easy. Good luck.

This keyboard is fantastic! I would suggest you set it up by following the instructions in the video on the Freedom Pro website http://www.simplemobilereview.com/video-pairing-freedom-pro-keyboard-with-android-device/ as it is a bit unusual but once done it works perfectly with my HTC Sensation

Using this with a Blackberry means you don't need to carry your laptop to meetings if you just want to make notes or modify simple spreasheets. Only failing it has is shift+space changes the language to Korean (and back) but that is down to the company proxy server blocking the latest driver that is available "over-the-air" to the Blackberry and having to use a slightly older driver. Well worth buying.

I use the keyboard with a Blackberry Torch. Paired easily & works well on the whole with Docs to Go. Some functions don't work (eg Alt+srrow keys for 'home/end/PgUp/PgDwn'). Blackberry cursor key still needed for some Outline formatting commands to be applied to docs. I worry about how long the easel will last but I treat it gently. On balance, I'm glad I bought this. I usually type using Docs to Go for up to 2 hours per day on the train. The keyboard is space-saving & also means I don't have to lug my laptop with me.

This works on the HTC Legend and Samsung Galaxy S2. Be aware that the keyboard requires manual re-connection after use. It is not automatic as claimed. The software disables the Power Svaing mode of both phones. Why doesn't anyone make a unit with a lead, Bluetooth is superflous here.

Setting up the keyboard to work with Android was thankfully easy because of all the helpful reviews and information here. The quality of the keyboard is exceptional and the keys very positive, slight key positioning differences means that my typing accuracy could improve. Overall it is very easy to use and carry, though typing on my lap is not quite as easy as I had hoped.

I've just purchased the Freedom Pro Universal Bluetooth Keyboard and simply can't stop playing with it. It does EXACTLY what it says and is so simply to operate. For the past four years I was looking for one and THIS is the product I would recommend to EVERYONE on move, who doesn't want to carry laptop with them. The keyboard is exactly the same size as my desktop keyboard, but still need to practice the typing, but have no negative feedback to it. Every small device such as this has some cons but is not point to write it, as for anyone, who doesn't want to type on the Blackberry Torch 9800 keyboard will appreciate EVERY SINGLE feature on it. Great value for money. Many thanks for Mobile Fun for such a quick delivery. I am buying all products from them and even they are sometimes more expensive then their competitors, is worth to buy from them. Good luck to all new buyers. Ludek

It doesn't take long to get to grips with it, and then it's so handy. When clients were late I could get a head start on work, I could take minutes in surprise meetings, I sometimes sat outside a cafe to prepare my presentations, all at times I didn't want to carry a laptop about.

Once I'd worked around my employer's restrictive IT policy (thanks to the guys at Freedom!) this has proven to be a brilliant bit of kit - I use it with a BlackBerry 8920. It's transfomed my ability to send emails from the train, for example. Brilliant value

For use with an HTC Legend. The QWERTY part works O.K. most of the other functionality does not. Automatic pairing often does not work. I would say get one if you send many long texts otherwise it's probably not worth it.

Great product. worked first time, minimum set up and does what it says on the box.

Highly recommend this Bluetooth keyboard - I paired it with my Android phone (vodafone 845) it worked straight away but you need to download the up to date user guide from the Freedom website which has full Android details. Quality of the unit is very good Buy one!

Freedom drivers downloaded ok! Blackberry paired ok! But an unclarified glitche meant I had to get a Techno Geek nephew to get it communicating properly? It now works fine, but would feel better if it had a raised stand from typing whilst flat to save me using a book to elevate! Only time will tell how durable it is?

Bought this a few days ago. First the bad: it is flimsy in design and construction and the materials feel a bit substandard and I wonder how long it will last as a portable item which is bound to get bounced around a bit. The on off switch is poor. The connection process to my personal and work S60 smartphones (Nokia N82 and Nokia E71) is a bit flaky and does not always work first time. Oh and it had a screw missing from the casing assembly but I can't be bothered with the hassle of sending it back. The good: when it works, which it does eventually, it really does add value to a SmartPhone insofar as it means you can use it to type up proper emails, documents and spreadsheets and other stuff while travelling around without the need for a laptop every time. Worth the the risk I think.