How long does this keyboard typically hold a charge?
641408
Well..Ive had it for probably a month and a half now. I dont use to to type long papers (usually, but i have), but i do use it daily for notes and texting and i have only charged it once since ive had it. The manufacturer says it holds a charge for 60hrs of use.
641409
Depends on how much consistent use you're asking about. For me, it always lasts longer than the iPad does, but as the previous answer said, I charge it with the iPad. I am not using it every day all day.
641410
I haven't had it run out yet. I charge it when I charge my iPad and it always lasts longer than the iPad.
641411
I've charged this one twice. I cannot say exactly how much but I think it will provide about a five hour charge for continual use. Basically enough for a cross-country flight.
1104595
I don't use the keyboard as often as I thought I would but I use the case to protect the iPad. The battery on the keyboard does last a fair amount of time but seems to die when needed most.
545632
The only time you need to plug it in is when it's charging. Other than that you should be good to go. I don't really know how long the keyboard lasts without a charge because I rarely use my tablet or the keyboard. Sorry.
2081211
I've not had any problems with battery life, but then plug in to charge every evening. Yes, I am very happy with the transformer keyboard.
1922171
I don't believe there is an indicator when the keyboard is about to need recharging. It just stops working! Thankfully it charges relatively quickly.
1131242
I've had mine for months, use it nearly every day, and haven't needed to charge the keyboard yet. Perhaps it's because I just turn off the keyboard every time I close the lid. See if that prolongs your battery life, unless of course you already are.
1047456
My experience (about two weeks of use) has been inconsistent. The keyboard always goes to sleep in less than 15 minutes of non-use. Sometimes it is after only a minute, and at other times it may be after a few minutes. But because it is better than the previous brand I tried to use, and because it was so inexpensive, I've been able to tolerate the annoyance.
9915
It only takes a few hours the first time you charge it. Honestly, I got my keyboard a few months ago and have only had to charge it twice. This thing has a crazy long battery life.
263322
I've had mine for just a month, and the red charging light turns off after about 2 minutes. But that doesn't seem to matter much because the keyboard has never stopped working. So maybe the red light isn't supposed to stay all the time while it's charging???
635037
Regina, that's a good question. The info sheet that came with the device claimed I think 150 hrs. of continuous use, which seemed like a misprint to me. When I plug the charger in the blue light comes on but goes out within about 5 minutes, which may mean it's charged. I think I'll wait until it runs out to learn the answer as I can always go back to the onscreen keyboard while it charges. You might ask someone who's owned it longer.Charles
1053743
Hello! I absolutley love my keyboard. I actually haven't charged since I first got it a few weeks ago and it still works. So no u don't have to charge it often. It jus comes with a usb cord so you'd have to charge it with a computer unless u have the usb adapter that plugs into the wall. My phone charger has the piece that goes into the wall so that's what I use. Hope this helps
1053739
No, I have used the keyboard extensively and have yet to charge it after the initial charge.
977595
The tablet and keyboard have separate batteries, I can charge the tablet without the keyboard, but when they are connected this keyboard does not drain the tablet battery and both are charged by the same cord. I can get 5-6 hours of use and sometimes more.
1446385
Once charged, I used the key board about 3-4 hours daily for one and a half week, and still with battery!!! But this depends on the use!!
822050
There's a small micro-USB port on the side of the keyboard - near the switch. One charge lasts a LONG time.
276346
I have charged my keyboard maybe once since I got it in January- Its very infrequent and we use it OFTEN. Good luck with your decision.
1091453
I go a month on a charge. I use the keyboard every day and leave in "On" continuously, whether I'm using my iPad or not. I'm very pleased with the keyboard's battery life. I previously had a keyboard that used 4 AA batteries. I was forever running out of power, and at inopportune times like during a meeting or at a conference. I don't even think about the battery with this keybord.