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BrydgeMini for iPad mini hands on: Great portable writing system

The BrydgeMini keyboard for the iPad mini 1,2, and 3 turns the tablet into a very functional laptop that almost fits in a pocket.
By James Kendrick, Contributor
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BrydgeMini

Keyboard for iPad mini 1, 2, and 3

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BrydgeMini side view

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BrydgeMini open flat

Supports viewing angle of almost 180 degrees.

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BrydgeMini closed

Thin when closed even with iPad mini attached.

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BrydgeMini bottom

Rubber feet for stability.

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BrydgeMini keyboard

Edge to edge layout.

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BrydgeMini in hand

Small and very light.

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BrydgeMini controls

Power slider and Bluetooth pairing button.

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BrydgeMini hinge detail

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BrydgeMini backlighting

Three intensities of backlighting.

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BrydgeMini comparison

iPad Air 2 in BrydgeAir (bottom); iPad mini 3 in BrydgeMini (top)

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BrydgeMini comparison

BrydgeMini (left); BrydgeAir (right)

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