I just received mine and I'm amazed at the build quality of this thing. The only cravat is it's Slovak layout however it's still marked as QWERTY and works as one. The only thing I've found to be missing is the £ sign
The blurb; The Wedge mobile keyboard is an ideal balance between form and function. It has a minimalist design, yet incorporates a large-sized keyset, Windows 8 hotkeys and cover that converts into a tablet stand so you can get more done in more places.
Box Contains Microsoft Wedge Keyboard Dual purpose cover Batteries included
Edit: price changed from £4.99 to £5.99
Latest comments (56)
driver8
24 Aug 17#55
How is everyone getting on with their 'Wedge' keyboards ? Are they good enough for all-day use ? Have the foreign language keys proved frustrating ?
The Russian 'Sculpt' keyboard looks good too, at £7.
Looks like this seller also sells on Amazon, at a pound or so more.
cicobuff to driver8
25 Aug 17#56
Absolute steal, good form factor, good build and low weight. Key spacing I thought may be an issue but quickly adapted to it. Decided to get from eBay a matt black key sticker overlays for my Hebrew one and set my tablet up for US key mapping.
nougat
19 Aug 17#53
I ordered a couple for my kids as they say mine are to noisy for youtube videos
nougat to nougat
24 Aug 17#54
Lovely little keyboard. I don't always look at the keyboard when typing so the key markings don't really matter if you know where they should be (portugese)
HPMan
18 Aug 17#52
Got the Slovak one, works as a UK kb on my phone with no adjustments, thank op, great spot.
DynaMight
17 Aug 17#48
I got mine today, its well and truely worth the cash. All alu case and feels really premium. The black protective cover also doubles as a tablet stand too.
doberman to DynaMight
17 Aug 17#49
+1 thanks o.p.
rev6 to DynaMight
17 Aug 17#50
It is. Which one did you buy?
DynaMight to rev6
18 Aug 17#51
I went for the Portuguese one, it seemed the best compromise.
den169
15 Aug 17#46
Will this work with windows 10 anyone.
rev6 to den169
16 Aug 17#47
Sure.
Picard123
15 Aug 17#43
People on here really don't have a clue....
You just need some UK keyboard stickers. £2 from Ebay or Amazon.
You only need probably 2 or 3 keys to get the £ signs etc.
rev6 to Picard123
15 Aug 17#45
It's not just that. The Portugese version has a larger Enter key which I think is better.
tmohammad
15 Aug 17#44
Excellent idea
crinklecutnose
15 Aug 17#42
muito bom
forcedv
15 Aug 17#39
Would this connect and work with the Amazon Firestick?
cicobuff to forcedv
15 Aug 17#41
Yes, later software updates of the Firestick/TV have in settings a search for 'other bluetooth devices'.
Go into Settings tab on you Fire TV or Stick and click 'Controllers and Bluetooth Devices'Click 'Other Bluetooth Devices' and then click 'Add Bluetooth Devices'Put your Wedge into discovery/pair mode by holding down Fn and connect button (base of unit)The Amazon Fire TV Bluetooth tool will scan for Bluetooth devices and connect to your keyboard.
xmikebx
15 Aug 17#40
Gone for the Hebrew version. Thanks OP :raised_hand:
cicobuff
14 Aug 17#38
This is a great deal, whatever you use it on obviously the keyboard mapping can be changed to suit however you wish. Whether you setup UK keyboard mapping on your Android/iOS or Windows device and get overlay keyboard stickers, or setup keyboard mapping for whichever keyboard you buy and stick with the mapping printed on the keys.
The Hebrew one is the most like a US layout keyboard and the one with the least differences from the UK layout as standard.
Form factor wise the Portuguese and the Hungarian keyboards have the same shortened left shift key and elongated return/enter key.
If you are used to US keyboard layout the Hebrew one setup to US keyboard mapping would be the easiest switch without any need for keyboard stickers overlays.
Otherwise definitely the Portuguese of Hungarian ones with sticker overlays (the Portuguese is a horrendous mess with the colons, semi colons, apostrophe, plus and minus signs etc) would easily convert perfectly into a standard UK layout keyboard.
I don't like the idea of using sticker overlays and happy to have ordered a Hebrew one (cheapest too), whereas my wife went for a Portuguese one.
7day
14 Aug 17#37
Can't afford this .....any cheaper unit
mutley1
14 Aug 17#34
gone up to £5.99 i am still mulling over if i actually need one. ummmmmmmm.......
Cepultura to mutley1
14 Aug 17#35
If you cant afford fiver for this, then you dont need it.
mutley1 to Cepultura
14 Aug 17#36
it is not about affordability. i already have things i never use because everything seems a bargain. i have to exert some control, otherwise my house will end up like a stock room full of junk i will never use.
Cepultura
14 Aug 17#33
Theyve raised the prices I think.
FlappyPappy
14 Aug 17#32
Someone bought 10!
Itoreabolokov
14 Aug 17#31
Yep, another surprised Portuguese keyboard owner here Thanks OP, cracking deal.
How do boot into the BIOS or decrypt your HDD (VeraCrypt/TrueCrypt etc) with a Bluetooth keyboard? I've always had to use wireless ones. They don't seem to start functioning until Windows is running.
tmohammad
14 Aug 17#28
I went Hebrew... Greater correlation to the UK keyboard and the extra sybols are easy ignored as they dont mean anything to me!
paulbuk
14 Aug 17#27
Ordered the Portuguese one as well, will go fine with my Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet :smile:
WillieGophar
14 Aug 17#19
I assume I'll need a Bluetooth 'dongle' or similar to connect this to a desktop PC, as "Box contains" doesn't mention one? Great price though - heat added :smile:
rev6 to WillieGophar
14 Aug 17#20
£2 or so.
WillieGophar to rev6
14 Aug 17#24
Thanks, good people.
TehJumpingJawa to WillieGophar
14 Aug 17#23
Don't think I'd buy one of these for interacting with a desktop; they're absolute bare bones when it comes to functionality, intended for mobile/tablet use. Though I suppose it'd be workable for controlling an htpc from the couch.
Somnus to TehJumpingJawa
14 Aug 17#26
Exactly what I've bought it for. Replaces my existing broken one that has forced me to use the on-screen keyboard for a while. However I did fall into the trap that my HTPC doesn't have Bluetooth so I've had to order a dongle as well.
TBC15
14 Aug 17#25
obrigado.
tmohammad
14 Aug 17#22
Most Tablets are Bluetooth enabled. So an external "Dongle" is not required! Like most phones dont not need a dongle as they already have bluetooth build in.
Looking at the keyboards, I would go for the Portuguese one out of all those this seller has.
Darkmemento
14 Aug 17#16
Thanks OP. Ordered Portugesse version.
Cepultura
14 Aug 17#11
Why in the name of god you buy a different lay out keybaord to save a few quid?
Youll just become frustrated with all the typos youll start making.
rev6 to Cepultura
14 Aug 17#15
A few quid?
CarlottaMonroe
14 Aug 17#14
What's so good about this keyboard in the first place? Other than the massive price saving?
Hebrew or Portugese looks like a slightly better keyboard layout with a tiny bit higher price.
madhouse77
14 Aug 17#13
Hot but not for me ski
tmohammad
14 Aug 17#12
Its not a few quid... Amazon are selling the UK one for £49.99!
tmohammad
14 Aug 17#10
I'm thinking the Hebrew one... only another 40p but looks less confusing!
If I set the PC settings as a UK keyboard, will it behave the way that I expect?
Somnus
14 Aug 17#8
HUKD strikes again. I had no idea that I would wake up this morning and buy a Portuguese keyboard.
CrazyBob to Somnus
14 Aug 17#9
I think I am about to do the same.
FlappyPappy
14 Aug 17#7
Someone bought 7! I thought my 4 would win the day.
buliztik
14 Aug 17#5
Love the alternate Z/Y and Y/Z keys, high usage of these letters in Slovakia I'm guessing! Can't you just hit shift+3 key on a pc with English UK language set in Windows anyway with this keyboard? Should work
FlappyPappy
14 Aug 17#4
What a stonking deal.
Captain.Banana
14 Aug 17#1
If it's missing the £ sign .... how did you type £4.99 in the description ???
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Opening post
The only cravat is it's Slovak layout however it's still marked as QWERTY and works as one. The only thing I've found to be missing is the £ sign
The blurb;
The Wedge mobile keyboard is an ideal balance between form and function. It has a minimalist design, yet incorporates a large-sized keyset, Windows 8 hotkeys and cover that converts into a tablet stand so you can get more done in more places.
Box Contains
Microsoft Wedge Keyboard
Dual purpose cover
Batteries included
Edit: price changed from £4.99 to £5.99
Latest comments (56)
The Russian 'Sculpt' keyboard looks good too, at £7.
Looks like this seller also sells on Amazon, at a pound or so more.
thanks o.p.
You just need some UK keyboard stickers. £2 from Ebay or Amazon.
You only need probably 2 or 3 keys to get the £ signs etc.
It's not just that. The Portugese version has a larger Enter key which I think is better.
Go into Settings tab on you Fire TV or Stick and click 'Controllers and Bluetooth Devices'Click 'Other Bluetooth Devices' and then click 'Add Bluetooth Devices'Put your Wedge into discovery/pair mode by holding down Fn and connect button (base of unit)The Amazon Fire TV Bluetooth tool will scan for Bluetooth devices and connect to your keyboard.
The Hebrew one is the most like a US layout keyboard and the one with the least differences from the UK layout as standard.
Form factor wise the Portuguese and the Hungarian keyboards have the same shortened left shift key and elongated return/enter key.
If you are used to US keyboard layout the Hebrew one setup to US keyboard mapping would be the easiest switch without any need for keyboard stickers overlays.
Otherwise definitely the Portuguese of Hungarian ones with sticker overlays (the Portuguese is a horrendous mess with the colons, semi colons, apostrophe, plus and minus signs etc) would easily convert perfectly into a standard UK layout keyboard.
I don't like the idea of using sticker overlays and happy to have ordered a Hebrew one (cheapest too), whereas my wife went for a Portuguese one.
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I've always had to use wireless ones. They don't seem to start functioning until Windows is running.
Great price though - heat added :smile:
Thanks, good people.
Though I suppose it'd be workable for controlling an htpc from the couch.
Cravats always ruin everything.
Youll just become frustrated with all the typos youll start making.
Hebrew or Portugese looks like a slightly better keyboard layout with a tiny bit higher price.
If I set the PC settings as a UK keyboard, will it behave the way that I expect?