If you’re looking for a Bluetooth keyboard to use with your phone or tablet, there are plenty of great options on the market that blend tactile keys, a portable size and a sleek, modern look. However, what happens if you want something a little more ostentatious? A little more retro? Here’s the ultimate Bluetooth keyboard for hipsters: the Qwerkywriter.
The Qwerkywriter is technically an iPad Bluetooth keyboard, but it’s closer in form and function to a relic of a more elegant age: a typewriter. That includes widely-spaced circular keys, mechanical action and a brilliant aural report (thanks to Kailh Blue clicky switches). There’s even a carriage return lever, which is a lovely way of marking the end of each paragraph that you writer.
The keyboard connects to the iPad (and other devices) via Bluetooth; a USB connection was also planned but hasn’t made it into the shipping version of the product. As it stands, the micro USB port on the back is only used for charging; thanks to the generous size of the keyboard, you can expect one to three months of battery life with regular use.
The Qwerkywriter raised $120,000 on Kickstarter, exceeding its goal of $90,000 by a comfortable margin. Backers paid $289 for their early models; pre-orders are going for $329 and the eventual RRP will be $399. The Qwerkywriter was recently reviewed by Engadget, who loved its styling despite a few small flaws.
The UK version is backordered until December this year, but you can visit their website to see more about the keyboard. If you’d prefer a more modern Bluetooth keyboard with fewer compromises and a lower price tag, then check out our selection of Bluetooth keyboards via the button below.
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