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.
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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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