Wireless Keyboard Reviews and Discussion - Shield Tablet Accessories

I didn't see any threads dedicated to discussion around wireless keyboards for the Shield, so I figured I'd start one.
I gave up on a laggy ASUS TF700T (as well as an HTC EVO View 4G) for the Nvidia Shield, so naturally I was a little disappointed that there was no keyboard attachment (and slightly jealous of the Nexus 9). While the pen input surpasses the EVO View 4G, I wanted the Shield to go as far as I had hoped the TF700T would in preventing me from booting a laptop all the time (most notably, for Drive Docs and Sheets). As it turns out, I had a Gearhead KB3800TPW Wireless Keyboard from an old attempt at a home theater PC, so I gave it a shot. And I have to say, I'm impressed. I'm typing this review on it right now, and while it's not a full size keyboard, it's better than an onscreen, by far.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7135082&CatId=537
You need a USB OTG cable to make it work (for its wireless adapter), but the size of the keys (not including the mouse section) line up well with the size of the Shield:
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I use a case for a full size tablet to carry the Shield and other things I bring to work, and the keyboard also fits with some maneuvering.
All keys work, as far as I can tell. The mouse works (including two-finger scrolling), volume buttons work, play/pause works...
There are some quirks, such as the location of brackets and the apostrophe, but it's not like you'd be writing a book on this (and autocorrect does pop up to help if you prefer to type without apostrophes and just tap the suggestions). At $40, it is a little steep, but for portability, I think it's a good option.
Anyway, if you're looking for a decent wireless keyboard to help with using the Shield a little more, check it out. And feel free to chime in with others that work well.

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another wireless kb case possibility
Mathman -
- I came across another wireless case option (by ZAGG, it's pricey but looks very good) from a youtube post about case options for the nVidia Shield Tablet, see:
Cannot post a url here, however here's the info to be sure it's the same video I'm referring to:
v=Obs3tK8onYQ
posted title is "Nvidia Shield tablet case options"
date posted was oct 16 2014
the poster id is wr3ckn89
- I only just saw it today & cannot report my experience yet; The zagg website can show you the local retailers that carry their stuff. Only see 1 seller so far on amazon, with ridiculous wait time, and another with a 2nd 8" model specified for samsung... The zagg site does not yet list nVidia Shields, but they have an 800 number, so I'm calling them to verify which exact model to be sure to get in case of vendor confusion. They are in Utah USA.
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PS - Regarding the Zagg wireless keyboard case shown/discussed in the youtube posting I mentioned above: After looking at the website, I called Zagg customer support & talked to a real person who knew the product.
- Specific model: There is only one model that fits the new nVidia Shield tablet 8", with suitable cutouts etc. - it is the "AUTOFIT" for 8". The other model for 8" tablets won't be right.
- You can find it at retailers, but you can get a 10% discount by calling them to order directly
- It has a 1 year warranty and tech support.
- The keyboard is not backlit (they only have one model of their wireless keyboard cases that does have a backlit keyboard at this time) - BUT they are working on backlit keyboards for their other models including the AutoFit, yay.

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Pretty much all bluetooth keyboards and mice should work, just like other Android devices.
I tested a bluetooth mouse and a Logitech K810 on my Shield Tablet. Works great; just like a mini-desktop computer and you don't need to bother with the dongle and the OTG-cable.
There are some other options as well. Motorola made a few Android-specific bluetooh keyboards with built-in pointing devices.