I fantasized about the original Clicks keyboard case for a long time before ordering one and ultimately being disappointed. The key problem with the Clicks Case was that the iPhone’s long/tall form factor just did not ergonomically work with holding the device at the bottom. Excellent idea but fundamentally impossible execution. I returned the case and returned to software keyboards.
Now the Clicks Power Keyboard has tempted me again. The multi-device form factor is particularly appealing: as I type this, I have an iPad in a stand just a foot away, but I can’t interact with it thanks to the sleeping baby in my lap. (We just welcomed our third!) The idea of having a Blackberry style keyboard in my pocket available at all times for all devices is certainly compelling. Fingers crossed!
It would have been ideal if it didn’t increase the phone’s length by the height of the physical keyboard—if it could retain the iPhone’s original form factor and simply slide out from the back, it would be a perfect device.
It looks very interesting, and I would be tempted. However, I’m on a minimalism kick right now and try to reserve my computer or laptop for productivity, minimizing my phone use. I’m trying to use my phone less, but this would make me use it more.
The MagSafe type design would also be usable in landscape mode. That’s one area where the on-screen keyboard falls over - how much space it takes up if the phone is horizontal.
Have to say it looks great - however gives me PTSD of my days as an on-call Network Engineer as my Blackberry was effectively my right hand in those days and that layout is soooo similar!
It does look extremely functional though - gone into my Someday/Maybe pile for future.