Do you love your new Apple iPhone 5 but wish that it had a slide-out physical QWERTY keyboard to make text messages and Facebook status updates that much easier? This case could be the perfect fit.

The MiniSuit iPhone 5 Bluetooth QWERTY Keyboard Case has two purposes. First, it can act as a protective case for your iPhone 5. Much more interesting is the second function, though, since it has an integrated slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Even though it’s physically there with your iPhone, it actually connects wirelessly via Bluetooth 2.0.

The net result is an iPhone 5 with a slide-out keyboard, giving you a similar form factor to what we saw with devices like the original Motorola DROID. There’s an on/off switch to conserve power, raised buttons for tactile feel, and even backlit illumination for typing in the dark. Standby time has been rated at 45 days and you can recharge the case/keyboard via the provided USB cable.

The MiniSuit iPhone 5 Keyboard Case is on sale on Amazon for $17.95, which is 48% off the regular price of $34.50. It’s eligible for Amazon’s super saver shipping, but you have to top up your order to $25 to qualify.

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What do you get when you combine a keyboard and a bluetooth headset? Apparently, you get the Elecom compact wireless bluetooth keyboard. This unique keyboard strikes a balance between being small enough to use for VOIP conversations, and being large enough to actually be useful for typing. This is clearly aimed at the business world as a way to give you a handy solution for both typing longer texts, emails, notes and documents, while also giving you a way to check in with a client or with the office. If you want a full-size keyboard this isn’t for you, and I highly doubt it would be comfortable for truly long emails and documents, though it should suffice for most basic needs. Still, it is an interesting looking device that can be paired with your tablet or PC.

The downside is the cost, at $230 it is without a doubt quite expensive. Sure, it gets points for being unique, but at the current price you might be wiser to buy a nice bluetooth headset and a separate wireless keyboard. Then again, its size is large enough to get you about three days use, something most bluetooth headsets can’t do.

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