Oh freakin good grief! And $140 to boot. Hey, wait a minute, maybe Steve Ballmer would like one of these. Remember when he panned the iPhone in 2007 because it didn’t have a keyboard and so wouldn’t be good business phone. Yeah, send Ballmer one of these for testing, that’s the ticket.
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Miss Physical Keyboards? New 'Clicks' Accessory Adds Keys to Your iPhone
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Obviously they never saw the launch of the first iPhone or iPod touch, SJ is rolling over in his grave. 
I can’t seem to wrap my head around the negativity here. If you don’t want it, you don’t have to buy it.
I work for a large company named after a certain red fruit. Therefore, I am loyal to the iPhone and I understand its value. However, I really miss my blackberries and the ability to type without looking at the screen. I have focus issues and need to be on the move while working, and a physical keyboard really is the best option.
Just because you enjoy the current form factor doesn’t mean it’s the best for everyone else. Accessories like this are a godsend to those who want them. Additionally, the iPhone is flexible and integrates best in market accessibility features that will work well with the keyboard for those with disabilities.
I just purchased mine and it wasn’t due to nostalgia. It's the fact that physical keyboards work better for me. Thankfully something finally came to market that meets my needs.
Be kind to each other, please
I work for a large company named after a certain red fruit. Therefore, I am loyal to the iPhone and I understand its value. However, I really miss my blackberries and the ability to type without looking at the screen. I have focus issues and need to be on the move while working, and a physical keyboard really is the best option.
Just because you enjoy the current form factor doesn’t mean it’s the best for everyone else. Accessories like this are a godsend to those who want them. Additionally, the iPhone is flexible and integrates best in market accessibility features that will work well with the keyboard for those with disabilities.
I just purchased mine and it wasn’t due to nostalgia. It's the fact that physical keyboards work better for me. Thankfully something finally came to market that meets my needs.
Be kind to each other, please
I tried a physical keyboard case on one of the earlier iPhones. Didn’t work out. Even with my relatively large hands the set up was off balance due to the majority of the iPhone continually trying to pull the keyboard out of my hands.
If any of you are familiar with the FITALY key board that was originally developed for the Palm Pilots and the Pocket PCs that is what I really want for my iPhone.
If any of you are familiar with the FITALY key board that was originally developed for the Palm Pilots and the Pocket PCs that is what I really want for my iPhone.
I would buy one and play with it if it was $20-$30... but not $150!!
hey remember when you had to connect your computer to a phone line to dial-up the internet? You've Got Mail...yeah we dont need to go back there at all.
This is almost worth buying, just to trigger Apple fan boys at the airport and watch their reactions.
Steady on. Its not like its got soldered RAM and storage and the all in one can't can't be used just as a monitor. They aren't playing in that league.
I do miss tactile keyboards on phones...but that looks awful. The phone is 15 miles long...
You think someone will want to steal that 🤣Is there a swipe option?
This ship has sailed a loooong time ago. Not even worth reporting on anymore.
I came here for the comments and the community has not let me down.
So... this also covers the speaker at the bottom of the phone?!
I dont have a design bone in my body, so I applaud the effort. I'm going to have to go with Shorsey on this one though
I agree. If it slid out and also provided some extra battery it might be neat for some people. The way they have designed it it's not practical at all.
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It's fun but it looks like it makes the fun sooo big. Maybe there's a better way to do it, like have it fold over the screen. That way it could also be a screen protector when not in use