Hi I just wondered what keyboards are compatible with the iPad I know about the one with the dock but are there any others?

Any replies would be appreciated.

In theory any Bluetooth keyboard should work. I haven't seen a list, however this example shows a Dell keyboard working fine with the iPad http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/5772/...ooth-keyboard/

Buy a laptop as they come with a keyboard as standard.

EXACTLY.

I can't understand the logic of spending several hundred pounds on what is hyped up as "the latest tech device", from the big fruit "apple", yet you feel the need to buy a keyboard.

Then people will be asking

"how do I stick my keyboard to my iPad"

Thanks for the replies I bought a small apple Bluetooth keyboard for £35 so I am really pleased. I have a laptop but because of my disability I can't take it everywhere I need to but I can manage the iPad and keyboard when I need it.

I can't see how that could work?

Surely a small portable laptop would be so much easier?

but in the end, its your choice.

I find that I can browse the internet, watch videos view pics etc.. comfortably with an iPad on the lap sitting on the couch as the multi-touch interface is ideal and very intuative for one handed operation. As its got no physical keyboard its obviously more portable as well.

Laptop is really only comfortable for me on a desk with a proper mouse attached.

There's something amusing about paying loads of money to turn an iPad into a laptop...

http://clamcase.com/

The keyboard on the iPad works perfectly well, I can type quite quickly on mine, and would not dream of getting an external one for it, I have my lappie for that kind of thing

I can cuddle down on the sofa with the iPad and type away on forums, my lappie is nore formal and on the table, so depending on what mood I am in, both has it's place.

I agree. Never ever found any need to connect an external keyboard. It rather ruins the concept of a tablet IMHO.

I will only be using the keyboard occasionally when I have to type letters or several long emails. I won't be using it all the time.

That's hilarious!

Especially as it's serious!