In the era of tablets and smartphones, virtual keyboards are really important for quick and easy typing. Since most screens are delicate and often small, having a keyboard that you can carry with you all the time will make it easy for you to type normally on the go.

A laser projection keyboard is a new projection technology innovation that features a virtual keyboard outlined on a flat plane. This keyboard will allow you to type anytime, anywhere without cables or heavy devices. A small device projects the keyboard onto flat, non-reflective areas such as tabletops, reading stands, and surfaces.

Benefits of laser projection keyboards

With this technology, keyboards are now portable and can be taken anywhere without lugging around large amounts of tools. Virtual laser keyboards can be used with iPhone, Android, Blackberry and many other types of smartphones that are already on the market.

The virtual keyboard reflects full QWERTY keys in the area using a red diode laser. This type of laser does not use switches or any kind of moving physical component to function. It stands on a square background connected to a smartphone or PDA via USB cables or Bluetooth technology.

Every letter you type on the laser keyboard will be recorded in your word processor, email, or any type of program that requires typing. It works like a normal computer keyboard that you use. It’s just lightweight, smaller in size, and more often than not, more responsive. In fact, you can also produce real recording sounds like the ones you usually hear on regular keyboards.

Using a virtual keyboard, you can make the most of the space for typing. Smartphones, tablets, and PDAs generally come with small touch screen keyboards. This is why people with fat digits find it hard to type. Projected keyboards offer larger keys that are nearly equal to the dimensions of a typical PC keyboard.

Laser keyboards are also easier to maintain because you don’t really have to clean anything! These keyboards have no cables or other moving parts to handle and clean as well. Virtual keyboards are never affected by spilled liquid and other factors that might affect a typical computer keyboard.

Disadvantages of laser projection keywords

These keyboards also have their drawbacks. Virtual keyboards are very difficult to take outdoors because it is difficult to have a flat surface outside. On top of that, excessive lighting, specifically ultraviolet light from sunlight, makes it hard to see the keyboard. Sometimes reflection affects your writing as well because most surfaces have some level of reflection.

In general, using a laser projection keyboard is beneficial in many ways. It may have some downsides, but just like any other device, you need to manage these downsides, especially if it can make your life easier in return.