Here’s a gadget I bought online and like a lot. Too bad it doesn’t work very well!
March 26, 2011 Post a Comment 
When I first saw the Meritline Mini Bluetooth Keyboard I thought it would be an ideal match for my iPod Touch. At about 2.5 by 4.5 inches it would make typing emails, chatting, and Tweeting a breeze. Here are some specs from the Meritline website: Compatible with Bluetooth 2.0 responsive, accurate standard QWERTY keys lay out. Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery. Supports Apple iPhone 4.0 version. Operating Distance: 0 - 10 m – about 30 to 33 feet. Battery Duration: Constantly use: about 50 hours Standby: 400 hours. Power: Charges by USB. Charging time: 2.5 hours.--- I bought mine a couple of months ago for about $22.00. There seems to be a new Apple version up there now for a few dollars more. Unfortunately my keyboard is problem plagued. When it works, it works great, but more often then not it keep losing the Bluetooth pairing in mid-sentence. And the problem seems to be getting worse. Online I read 15 reviews from other customers who bought the Meritline Mini Bluebooth Keyboard. The ratings seem to be either 1 or 5, not much in between. My guess is that there is poor quality control and the majority of units are fine, and many are faulty, like mine. If you do a web search for Mini Bluetooth Keyboard it seems this same unit is sold under many different names. I checked a few websites selling a similar looking keyboard and when you bring up the instructions, all of them are exactly the same. They don’t ever mention the name of unit, just how to use it. And they’re pretty barebones instructions. But then again, the keyboard is pretty cheap. In many ways!
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