Magic Bar - Inductive Charger for Apple Bluetooth Keyboard and Magic Trackpad (MO3212)

I love this inductive charger! It looks good on the back of the desk, and works well with my macbook and dual monitors. It allows me to easily charge my wireless keyboard and remove it to place on my lap or edge of desk for typing. I don't have to mess with cables falling down in the back or being in the way on the desk. Seems to charge fast, and hold a charge really well. It's great to have the rechargeable battery instead of replacing batteries all of the time. The finish also matches the Apple product really well, so everything looks like it was made together.If this review was helpful to you, please vote below!

I purchased this several months ago and at first, I wasn't sold. It seemed to me that it took an incredibly long time to charge the battery and that the charge would only last for a short while. For a while, I simply left the charger plugged into the docking station and kept the keyboard docked. However, I decided to take some data on how long the charge actually lasted, and for about two weeks now, I haven't had to recharge the keyboard (and I use it daily with multiple devices-iMac, iPad, AppleTV, MacBook-before it was stolen :( ). I'm glad that my iMac recognizes the battery strength just as it did with 'regular batteries' and give warning prior to it completely dying. (I actually have not had it completely die on me.)I've now tucked the docking station away in my credenza and now have a streamlined, clutter free desk. The silver casing on the rechargeable battery matches nicely with the keyboard and is hardly noticeable. I would definitely recommend this product. I'm not sure if initially I just didn't leave it to charge long enough (I assumed overnight would be sufficient) or what. But, now it is working as I had hoped it would. I'm considering purchasing a second one for work.**Update 1/11/16I literally just posted this review a few days ago and just like that...malfunctioning. As another reviewer stated, the end of the battery bar became disconnected and has to now be 'wiggled' back into place. I noticed yesterday and today that I can't seem to get it to a full charge, either. When plugged into the computer, either a flashing red light or a solid green light is present. Another reviewer stated (and I can confirm my experience is similar) there is no literature provided regarding what the different lights mean. Apparently, a flashing green means that the device is charging, and a flashing red means 'failed'. A solid green apparently means that it is fully charged. My Mac tells me that it is at 38%, but the light is solid green. I am typing on the keyboard to write this review, and I will update if I seem to make any progress.

I'm trusting that this charger will work well . . . if it's for your particular kind of Apple keyboard. The picture in the advertisement is misleading, which will lead many, I assume, to believe that this charger will work for their keyboard. Let me explain. I bought an Apple iMac desktop computer several years ago. Fabulous computer! No complaints whatsoever. Except, because of very much use, the batteries in the wireless keyboard wear out frequently. My keyboard uses 3 of AA batteries, which can be quite expensive to replace on a frequent basis. So, when I found out about this charger, I was delighted, thinking that it would solve my problem. -- Now, here's the bad news. This charger works Apple keyboards that use only 2 of the AA batteries, but not for the 3 of the AA battery version, which I have. The 2 battery version and the 3 battery version keyboards look identical from the outside. So, I assumed that this charger would work for me. I tried to use it, and of course, it didn't work. What a disappointment. I contacted the seller, and they would not accept a return, because the charger had already been "used". So, I'm stuck with a charger that I can't use for my particular keyboard. What a waste of money. -- But, what is even more disappointing is that they don't make chargers for the 3 battery version keyboards, only for the 2 battery versions. I contacted Mobee to find out why they don't make a charger for the 3 battery version of keyboard, which I have. I was told that I have an old style Apple keyboard, and it's been replaced by a newer style 2 battery version. The newer version 2 battery keyboard is very pricey, especially considering that the 3 battery version keyboard that came with my computer works just fine, therefore I'm hesitant to replace it. So, I'll just live with the older 3 battery version keyboard and continue changing the batteries. But, I'm now using reuseable ni-cad batteries, and recharging them in a separate charger. So, I'm saving a little money that way. -- Final word . . . If you have the 2 battery version of the Apple wireless keyboard, then I believe this charger will work fine for you, and you'll certainly be saving money by not having to replace batteries. Again, just be sure that this charger will work for your particular keyboard before you buy it.

Let's face it: batteries are annoying. Either you go through a costco-sized box of them every year, or you use rechargable ones that only last a couple days. This solves the problem. I have the base station plugged into a Mac mini that's plugged into my TV, and the keyboard comfortably moves around the living room. Need power? Well, the Mac warns me when my battery is getting low, so I just stick it in the charging base overnight and my problems are solved.Inductive charging is the wave of the future. Let's all take a ride.

I highly recommend the Mobee Magic Bar for the Apple Magic Track Pad or Apple Wireless Keyboard. I purchased the Mobee Inductive Charger for the Apple Magic Mouse a year ago, and it still works well. I bought the Magic Bar for my Tack Pad, because I was tired of buying new batteries for it. The charge did take a few hours, and the battery that it comes with, stick out a bit from the side, which bumps my desk as it slides in out out on the keyboard tray.

I purchased two of these items and one was OK but the other was faulty, so had to return to Amazon which is a nuisance and I lose money on it as post aging it from Spain which I think is very unfair

j'avais déjà le chargeur pour souris, j'ai voulu essayer le chargeur pour clavier .rien à redire sur ce produit

Spettacolare comoda e utile mi piace e mi ha risolto il problema delle batterie e molto bella ed elegante ai integra con la tastiera