Portable, durable and sleek, LG's keyboard is a keeper

Aug 27, 2015 06:52 GMT  ·  By

In a move to catch up with mobile devices accessories, LG came along with an impressive foldable keyboard that is reminiscent somewhat in layout, design and practicality with the famous laptop foldable TrackWrite keyboard from IBM.

The foldable Rolly Keyboard from LG looks like a very long battery when bundled up. When unfurled, the "layed-out" keyboard automatically connects to your nearest tablet. Although it's not clear if it automatically connects to any tablet, it seems it does so on LG ones. The keys are made from solid plastic, not the squishy silicone ones from other manufacturers, and it tries to emulate a typing experience much closer to PC keyboards than typical tablet ones.

Featuring high-contrast keys, the 17mm key pitch is nearly as big as the 18mm key pitch found on most desktop keyboards. The device is made from impact-resistant and durable polycarbonate and ABS plastic and strives to offer a satisfying tactile feedback that is not found on other similar keyboards.

A useful, portable accessory addition to any tablet user

The automatic wireless connection comes via a Bluetooth 3.0 device that is able to keep the keyboard connected to two devices at the same time while allowing the user to toggle between the two with a simple key press. One single AAA battery powers the keyboard for up to three months of average use.

According to Seo Young-jae, vice president in charge of Innovative Personal Devices at LG, “LG Rolly Keyboard is just one of the many premium input devices we’ll be unveiling in the coming months as we expand our accessories offerings.” LG also plans to create a product line that will add more value to LG mobile devices like smartphones and tablets while also offering a unique and sturdy design.

LG plans to launch the fancy Rolly Keyboard (model KBB-700) at IFA 2015, and it will be available to the markets in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Prices will also be announced during the device's debut in Berlin this September.