Microsoft Wedge Mobile Bluetooth Keyboard Review

Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard is not just portable, but can make up an essential aspect of Windows 8 tablet. It offers much more thrilling typing experience, when compared with the onscreen keyboard, having Windows 8 functionality and Bluetooth connectivity. The removable cover as well performs table stand functions, enabling one to approximate desktop experience at any location. 

This keyboard is designed to be used with Windows 8 tablets. It shows this element in refined detail and the compact design makes it easy to carry along with your tablet. The contoured battery compartment and rubberized cover are made to offer comfortable in-hand grip against tablet itself. Pulling off cover exposes bends at the middle, which serve as table stand too. The cover as well turns your laptop off when secured and on when removed which helps maximize battery life.

Microsoft Wedge Mobile Bluetooth Keyboard is powered by two AAA batteries, making it an ideal mobile gadget. It utilizes Bluetooth wireless connectivity, which means it does not have to be fitted in any one among your tablet’s USB ports, rather leaving them unused for other peripherals. The keyboard delivers Windows 8 controls close to you, which includes Search, Devices, Settings and Share, which four charms are found alongside Windows Start Charms Bar logo. The four keys are located on keys F5-8, following which are normal keyboard functions, such as PrintScreen, End, Home, Page Up as well as Page Down. Keys F1-F4, in addition, offer Media Controls.

Wedge Mobile Bluetooth Keyboard from Microsoft blends with an array of operating systems, including Macintosh OS X v10.6-10.7, Windows 7 as well as iOS and Android. Do however take note that when applied in conjunction with other operating systems, advanced functionality is lost, since Windows 8 controls function only in Windows 8. The keyboard being small and slim is easily carried around and held, weighing just 0.55 pounds and measuring a paltry Height, Width and Depth dimensions of 0.9 x 10.1 x 4.0 inches. This device is quite small, even without any wasted space, resulting in cramped space for any person doing long-stretch typing.

Users can pair Wedge Keyboard simply to Windows 8 tablet, which takes just some few moments. After powering your keyboard on just hold Bluetooth button found towards end of battery compartment. You then will notice an indicator light start flashing green and red on keyboard face, showing the device is ready for pairing. Open the control panel of Windows 8 and then select Add devices, following which Wedge will appear for you to simply click and select it. Type in the code to achieve pairing functions, which comes up on screen, lastly. It is tricking typing on this keyboard, owing to its little size, but the keys do offer a user comfortable feel while doing so, with well-balanced resistance. Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard is highly portable compared to its peers. Simple Bluetooth connectivity, Windows 8 controls and cover that also functions as tablet stand makes it well-suited to highly mobile individuals perfectly.