I love having physical buttons. I am a very tactile person. There is a learning curve, because the balance point is different. I have suggestions, but I am really enjoying using it.
I finally feel free again When BlackBerry ceased to exist as a phone, my world fell apart. I just couldn't pull myself together anymore. Now that the iPhone keyboard has appeared, I have regained hope that organization will reign again in the world.
Overall, my experience with the Clicks Technology device has been good. It brings back the nostalgia of the BlackBerry days with its accuracy and fantastic tactile feel — typing is smooth, responsive, and very enjoyable. On the positive side, the keyboard makes long typing sessions easier and more precise. However, since I’m using it with the iPhone Pro Max 16, the overall length is quite a bit longer, which took me about two weeks to get fully comfortable with. The size also makes it a little tricky to fit into pockets easily. In short: Pros: Excellent typing accuracy, tactile feedback, nostalgic BlackBerry-like experience. Cons: Larger size on Pro Max 16 takes adjustment, not pocket-friendly.
I tend to watch much reviews and focus on negative reviews prior to buying any products. For the Clicks keyboard, some of the major concerns people have was that the product is gimmicky (not too much value), the weight distribution is an issue and the lack of MagSafe support. As an avid Blackberry user - even going back to the days of Sidekick and the Voicestream 3way V100 device (yikes! that old)...I have enjoyed using tactile buttons on a smart device. The Blackberry I used was the Blackberry Key2...which I enjoyed but am biased to my Apple ecosystem, so the Key2 had limited used except for business use. I was skeptical about the Clicks keyboard considering its founders were heavily invested in the Blackberry seen; thus meaning there was an emotional, nostalgic investment towards the products (not solely because it addressed an issue in the smart phone world). Anyways, after fighting resistance and opting to buy, I am more than satisfied with my purchase. The learning curve was more of a trip down memory lane as missteps (or missed taps keys) experienced during the first two weeks are not noticeable after a month of use. I can even type while not looking down and concentrating on my sports on the big screen. An act I was not able to fulfill since my days of using the Blackberry Bold and Sidekick. Even as much as I enjoyed my Blackberry Passport, I did find the keys too far apart while the Blackberry Key2 keys were too thin. While these keys tend to be smaller than I preferred, it is a conceded tradeoff that we must accept nowadays considering the smaller widths of phones. Noticeable benefits: I rarely take it out of the case. I was going to assume because of its size and lack of MagSafe, I was only going to use it during work hours to power through on emails. I find myself rarely taking it off and writing more social media posts on it. The top-heavy concern is not that much of an issue as I am already used to hold my phone is such a manner when typing on a virtual keyboard anyway. Now, typing on a tactile keyboard, it seems much more satisfying feeling my tips press on buttons knowing I am actually hitting a key - much like a keyboard. That sensation "tricks" my brain into knowing that I did not miss a key and I can concentrate much quicker on the next key or word, rather than continuously glancing on what I wrote to see if there are any errors on my sentence. The only draw back is the lack of MagSafe. For charging, it is not much of an issue as I can easily plug a USB-C wire or even lay it on top of a Qi Wireless charging puck. However, my daily wallet is MagSafe and I do see myself carrying it less. Thankfully, with Apple Wallet, most of my cards, IDs and commuter passes are all stored electronically so I do not need to have my physical wallet at my possession at all times. So, overall, I am highly satisfied with the product and glad I purchased it.
I have to say, as much as I was looking forward to this case, it still surprised me. I was blown away in the first hour. The keys feel great. The placement it borderline perfect. Honestly, I was worried that my 15 Pro Max would feel top heavy but I really having seen an issue with weight distribution. The whole package is really solid. I am not in love with the fact that I will have to put an magnet ring on it in order to get mag-safe to work but heck, nothing is perfect. Good Job Clicks.
If you type a lot of email back and forth especially for work, it would be a nice to feel the email you are typing and this does exactly that.
I am in love with my clicks keyboard and will more than likely be getting the clicks communicator to replace my second phone. Being able to utilize the full screen when sending emails and messages has been a game changer. The buttons feel good and after a 10 day adjustment period, it feels weird to use my iPhone with out.
I am a heavy blackberry fan/user. This is definitely the next Best thing :D
"A keyboard that is user-friendly and works well in Japanese. Sometimes, the predictive text does not stand out when the background color of the app is the same. Although the body may become larger, using MagSafe-compatible pop sockets can provide stable use. I hope for future updates to include MagSafe compatibility. I have already ordered a second one!"
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