Review by Andrew Yew
Ever since I got my hands on it, the GALAXY NotePRO has been my faithful work companion. However, I did not have a physical keyboard for most of the time, leaving me to depend on the software keyboard, and the lack of a stand also meant I had to use any object I could find to prop it up slightly. After I had endured the long wait, Samsung has sent their Bluetooth accessory for the Note PRO. Yay!
Up, Down, Left, Right
The keyboard cover supports the NotePRO (or the TabPRO 12.2, or any tablet, really) via a plastic flap – just flip it out and put your slate in the ‘drain’. The angle is limited however, which might be a problem when you’re working from your lap. And yes, you can put your tablet on portrait mode without having the whole setup fall over. As someone who likes working in portrait mode (lets you see more content), this is definitely a welcomed feature.
Papers, Please
The keyboard is a Bluetooth accessory, so it plays nice with most smart devices. Typing is definitely better than using a software keyboard, though the shallow key travel makes the keyboard wobble when you hammer on the keys hard.
Price: RM399
Dimensions (L x W x D): 298.3 x 207.3 x 7.45mm
Weight: 430g
Battery 300mAh
Key pitch: 19.05mm
Key stroke: 1.5mm
Value: 7/10
Features: 9/10
Performance: 9/10
Design: 8/10
Usability: 9/10
Verdict: A bit pricey, but well worth the investment if you’re using the NotePRO for paperwork.
Total Score: 8.4/10
