14 DAY TRIAL // You know, back when Steve Jobs, Apple's famous CEO, officially unveiled the company's iPad internet tablet, he also revealed the fact that this thing was meant to fill in the gap between the iPhone and the MacBook portable computing systems, by providing a completely new and innovative level of functionality.
However, it seems that more and more iPad accessories' manufacturers seem to be pushing the tablet towards the notebook spectrum by releasing all sorts of protective cases equipped with Bluetooth keyboards, much as the device you'll read about as follows, the tyPad Bluetooth-enabled keyboard case.
Naturally, similar to the numerous other solutions of this type we've encountered out there, this accessory's main selling point is represented by its ability to enable users to simultaneously use the touch screen and keyboard, thus boosting their level of productivity.
The tyPad is an attractive, sleek black leatherette case that protects the iPad and reduces screen smudges, while in the same time featuring a full-function silicone keyboard, providing a host of valuable features including dual shift keys, 55 hours of continual use battery life, a spill-resistant surface that keeps liquids and dust out, Bluetooth wireless technology that frees up the dock connector, home and search "hotkeys" as well as soft-feel keys for faster typing.
The tyPad Bluetooth-enabled keyboard case retails for an MSRP of $99.99, which, as far as we're concerned, is a bit much, although this thing is actually more affordable than some of its direct competitors.
We believe that it's a bit much since we don't really see why one would pay this sum for such an accessory, instead of going directly for a notebook.
Sure, the iPad and the tyPad combo does deliver quite an OK value, but we're pretty sure that a MacBook can do all that and much more, a whole lot better.