Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard

Vgpbkb1
Model number: VGPBKB1
Rated 2.9 out of 5 Stars
Compose emails or surf the web without being tethered to your PC. This wireless keyboard is compatible with virtually all Bluetooth-enabled devices.

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Portability meets versatility with the VGP-BKB1 Bluetooth® wireless keyboard. Connect your Bluetooth-enabled devices in seconds and send emails, write notes or search the internet using the full-sized keyboard. Perfect for home, office or travel, this wireless keyboard also comes with two (2) AAA batteries and a zippered carrying case.

Wireless Freedom

With integrated Bluetooth® technology, this keyboard works wirelessly, from a distance of up to 32 ft., with virtually all Bluetooth® enabled devices1.

Use this keyboard as your primary workstation keyboard or easily connect it to your Sony PS3 to navigate menus and surf the web from the comfort of your couch.

Long Battery Life

Intelligent power management technology helps conserve precious battery life. During lulls in use, the keyboard turns off then automatically resumes as soon as you start typing again.

Use the on/off switch when your away from your PC for long periods to conserve even more power.

Two AA batteries (included) provide up to 4 months of use2.

Compatibility

For use with:

Sony VAIO PCs pre-installed with Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista® and Windows® XP integrated built-in Bluetooth® functionality.

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. PLAYSTATION®3 (The latest system software update is needed).

For additional information, visit http://www.sony.com/vaio

Stunning Design

Featuring a classic Jet Black enclosure, slim design and a numeric keypad, the VAIO® Bluetooth® keyboard is refined yet functional.

Low profile keys provide a crisp, responsive feel and its extended layout includes room for dedicated volume and navigation controls.

Product Specifications

Weights and Measurements

  • Cord Length (Approx.) : Wireless
  • Dimensions (Approx.) : (16.9 x 1.2 x 5.1 in) (w x h x d)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 21.06 oz

General

  • Color : Black
  • Computer Type : Keyboard

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP 2.1

Power

  • Battery Life (Approx) : 4 months (alkaline batteries)2
  • Power Requirements : Two LR6 (SIZE AA) alkaline batteries

In the Box

  • LR6 (SIZE AA) alkaline batteries (2) and Operating instructions.

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( Rated 2.9 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 10 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot )

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5 of 10 (50%) customers would recommend this product to a friend

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Reviewer: Mullins01 (Boston, MA)

Date 16-Mar-2011

I've had this product forless than a month

7of9 people found this helpful

Not Recommended

Pros: Design, Light Weight, Ergonomics

Cons: Didn't work, No Support Page

I do not recommend buying this keyboard. I got it because I love the feel of sony keyboards, so I got it to use with a new Dell Vostro 3500 running Windows 7 While I was able to connect it via bluetooth and enter the activation code on the wireless keyboard, I couldn't type after that. There was just reponse despite the keyboard being connected. Unfortunately, there is no support page on the SONY site (only a sales page). I tried to reach chat support to solve the problem, but I gave up after 20 minutes. This appears to be a nice product, but apparently it's not compatible with non-sony windows machines. Given the difficulty in reaching support, I don't recommend buying this unless you have a SONY service contract for a SONY PC.

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Reviewer: mheule (Kansas City)

Date 14-Jan-2011

I've had this product for1-3 months

9of9 people found this helpful

Trouble in Sleep Mode

Pros: Great looking product but...

Cons: Loses connection in sleep mode.

I love the design of the keyboard and it works great with one exception, when it goes to sleep it takes a few seconds to wake up. This can be extremely disruptive to your work flow.

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Reviewer: Maksim78 (Brooklyn, NY)

Date 28-Jan-2011

I've had this product forless than a month

11of11 people found this helpful

The worst product I own from Sony

Pros: None

Cons: Everything else

I tried using this keyboard with 2 different computers (one with built-in bluetooth dongle and second PC with external USB dongle) and this keybord keeps disconnecting, doesn't wake up from sleep mode, and worst of all hangs and repeats random keys. In order to get it working again you have to turn it off and sometimes you have to rerair it with bluetooth dongle again. It would work a bit and srats repeating keys again. Very upset.

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Reviewer: Vinnybags (Brooklyn, NY)

Date 6-Jan-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

2of3 people found this helpful

Fantastic keyboard

Pros: Full sized keyboard!

Cons: The size of a full sized keyboard.

I was looking for a permanent solution for a tablet PC. This keyboard is almost perfect. The keys have great responsiveness and feel solid. I've have not experienced any connection issues at all. The keyboard wakes as it should and i have not suffered any key lag at all. No, I would not game with it, The only con is the fact that the whole thing is the size of a standard full sized keyboard. I was hoping it would be like an inch smaller or so, but unfortunately it is not. It is, however worth the trade off too have bluetooth freedom with an integrated keypad.

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Reviewer: disconnect (Virginia)

Date 18-Sep-2011

I've had this product for1-2 years

5of6 people found this helpful

DON'T BUY

Cons: won"t stay connected

I have had this blue tooth keyboard for over a year and love the way it works WHEN IT WORKS, It disconnects all by itself and I must go through the entire procedure of pairing it again. It used to happen once in a while but now that the warrantee is up it happens 4-5 times per week.

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Reviewer: shmilyark (Minersville, PA)

Date 10-May-2011

I've had this product for1-3 months

5of6 people found this helpful

Keyborad

Pros: Very nice design

Cons: Doesn't work proficiently

I would normally say your wrong about Sony, and defend them but with this product i can not. The keyboard works intermittently, and disconnects several times a day.

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Reviewer: LisaS (Dayton, OH)

Date 24-Jan-2011

I've had this product for3-6 months

6of6 people found this helpful

Good purchase but product should be improved

Pros: Works well when it stays connected.

Cons: Disconnects 1-3 times per work day.

love it when it works, but sometimes must restart Vaio laptop to get it to reconnect.

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Reviewer: Donald1800 (Fontana, CA USA)

Date 10-Aug-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

Disconnects are Old Bluetooth Driver Problem

Pros: Well designed

Cons: None with latest Bluetooth Driver

I had the same complaints as others when I first received this keyboard. Search with 'bluetooth AND broadcom AND update' and select 'Download' page for the HUGE updated driver which supports ALL modern devices - keyboards, mice/trackballs, speakers, tablets, cell phones, radiation detectors, etc - AND intercommunication between multiple devices. THEN, you'll love this keyboard. I think Sony got a bad wrap on this keyboard as the older, stripped down driver installed on computers several years old did not match the driver level this keyboard was designed to. It does NOT deserve to be removed from the product list. Get it while you still can.

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Reviewer: DaveFromMichigan (Michigan)

Date 22-Mar-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

1of1 people found this helpful

Works with iPad

Pros: Same low profile keys as my other keyboards

Cons: none

A co-worker bought this, not realizing it was bluetooth. Rather than return it, I glommed on to it... Works great for my iPad.

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Reviewer: Wanboy (NY)

Date 2-Jan-2010

I've had this product forless than a month

16of47 people found this helpful

Perfect Keyboard

Pros: Keyboards

Cons: Keybordas

This is very nice...Same laptop keys..Easy to use, good and fast connection, nice desing..Use is very funny.

VIEW FOOTNOTES

  1. Use of this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.
  2. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.