{"id":31135,"date":"2017-10-17T10:53:55","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T14:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=31135"},"modified":"2017-10-17T10:53:55","modified_gmt":"2017-10-17T14:53:55","slug":"oree-board-essential-makes-a-statement-even-before-you-begin-typing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/oree-board-essential-makes-a-statement-even-before-you-begin-typing\/","title":{"rendered":"Oree Board Essential makes a statement, even before you begin typing"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Oree Board Essential<\/a> is both a piece of art and a practical keyboard, ideal for home or office.\u00a0 Crafted from a single piece of hardwood, the Bluetooth keyboard is really lightweight, yet feels great while typing. The letters are engraved into the wood, so they won\u2019t be wearing off, like so many paint-applied symbols on cheaper keyboards. As a matter of fact, it even comes with a lifetime warranty. \u00a0\u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

Bluetooth connectivity is remarkably easy, and all my devices instantly recognized it. If you don\u2019t have Bluetooth, you can use it in USB mode.\u00a0 The micro USB connection on back is also used to recharge it.<\/p>\n

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The Oree keyboard is available in two hardwood choices:\u00a0 a light Maple or a darker Walnut.\u00a0 Both woods are sourced from their family-owned forests in the east of France. \u00a0\u00a0The beautiful wood graining is noticeable in both.\u00a0 Keyboard layouts are available in standard US layout as well as 21 other countries.<\/p>\n

This compact keyboard also work with multiple operating systems:\u00a0 OS X, iOS, Android tablet or smartphone, and Windows 7 or later. I tried it with my iPhone, an Android Tablet and a Lenovo Windows 10 laptop. It worked perfectly with each.<\/p>\n

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To protect the Bluetooth keyboard from finger oil stains or water spills, the board has a matte-finish varnish applied to all surfaces.\u00a0 It can be cleaned when needed with a slightly damp cloth.<\/p>\n

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Despite its 78-key, compact size, many specialized keys and functions are included, like:<\/p>\n