Anker® Ultra Slim Mini Bluetooth 3.0 Wireless Keyboard

Anker keyboard shown with Anker aluminum multi-angle stand for tablets and smartphones


WHAT IS IT:  Bluetooth Apple-compatible mini keyboard

NEW, FUTURE or RETRO:  Very new

PREVIEW or REVIEW:  review

HOW GOOD IT IS: I have just found my new favorite Bluetooth keyboard and it’s from the folks at Anker.

This is my sixth Bluetooth keyboard so far and by a wide measure the first that has the feel of a full-sized desktop keyboard.  The keys themselves are very large, with what I would consider an ideal keystroke (the amount of travel from touch to execution).  They have absolutely no particular sweet spot, which is exactly what you want in a keyboard … tap the key in the center, edge, corner, it doesn’t make any difference, the feel is perfect every time.

Marantz M-CR610 Wireless Network CD Receiver with AirPlay

WHAT IS IT:  Networking home stereo receiver

NEW, FUTURE or RETRO:  Very new

PREVIEW or REVIEW:  review

HOW GOOD IT IS:  This is a product that definitely isn't for everyone, but may be just right for someone who understands it and knows how to use it.

First off, what it's not: