Reviews for Magic Bar by Mobee Technology

This is a really good and functional product and I was really excited to be able to drop using batteries altogether with my wireless keyboard and trackpad. It really does live up to what it promises and is a good product.
Unfortunately this product only comes with one chargeable battery. Most people I would asume, use both a keyboard and a mouse/trackpad. I would definitely buy an extra battery if there was such a product!
Now I have the Mobee battery in my keyboard and my trackpad runs on aa-batteries. Buying another whole Magic Bar set just to get another battery pack doesn't seem like a viable option.

It almost does what it suppose to do, but battery life is not that good.I went from a wireless keyboard to a part time wired keyboard.They need to improve on battery life.

This Product don't work while its a awesome idea it just don't work as many others have indicated the battery doesn't fit in the keyboard all the way thereby doesn't make contact so wont power keyboard.

Solid product, charges fast and looks nice. The packaging is very misleading. The package states "THE MAGIC BAR - Wireless charger for the Apple Wireless Keyboard AND Magic Trackpad", however it only has one battery replacement unit for EITHER a Keyboard OR a Trackpad.....NOT BOTH. The graphics on the package show the Magic Bar with BOTH the keyboard and the trackpad......very misleading. If you actually want to use both the keyboard and the trackpad with the Magic Bar, you need to purchase an additional battery replacement unit from their web site at $29.90. The Apple store did not carry the additional battery replacement units. The package says "Keyboard AND Trackpad" would have been great to have two (2) battery replacement units in it.

Also, the unit comes with no printed instructions or information on where to get instructions.

Unlike other reviewers, I found the battery fit fine. But it took some experimentation (and requires ongoing care) to "dock" it .... putting it in "all the way" results in no charging. It has to be a couple of cm off to get it to charge.

Also it never seems to get to full charge, since it's always blinking green--never solid (but perhaps that's because no one else in the family but me can find the proper spot to dock it).

I've thought of trying to retrofit a rubber washer to allow for easy docking; but at this price level I'd expected it to "just work".

SS from Phoenix obviously failed to check the manufacturers website as all complaints in his/her review are clearly explained. Also, Mobee doesn't include a printed manual as they are a "Green" company and therefore encourage customers to download a manual if needed (this is also explained on their website). I suggest reading the review by AJ from Lenexa as it is on target. Oh...I recommend the product.

A friend gave this to me as a gift and I love it. I am sure that I would have burned through 40 or so batteries over the past year since I have had it. Just split the keyboard into the slot when I am leaving my desk for the night (about once a week) and you are ready to go in the morning. Nice green product. Looks good on the desk.

1. Buy the Apple rechargeable battery charger kit which includes 6aa NiMH batteries for 29.99CAD. You then have batteries for the keyboard, mouse and trackpad... The batteries charge in same amount of time, they will provide much longer run time, they can be charged many more times, and they will stay charged longer even if the devices are not in use (time between charges is months).

2. This product costs twice as much, yet only includes 2 batteries.. Also the batteries are NiCD - which are out-dated, they perform horribly, they lose charge in less than a week just sitting around even when not inserted in a device, at best when fully charged you get 6 hours runtime... Seriously? Discontinue this product please.

Product description very misleading.
1A. It states that the product can be used for both the keyboard AND trackpad. No, you have to spend an extra $30 and purchase another battery pack to use it with both devices. Even then, they can't be charged at the same time, as they both won't fit. That's $80 total.

1B. I contacted them regarding the wording on their packaging and their defence was that in the contents description (in small font on the back) The 'Cylindrical Battery Pack' isn't plural. Therefore, only comes with one.

2. The keyboard must remain in the dock to charge, which also must remain on a solid flat surface. It would have been nice if the keyboard could clip into the charging bay so that it could remain sturdy and sit on your lap.

3. The battery does not come charged. There is no information on the packaging with battery care instructions.
The battery tech used is also not mentioned. Who knows what it's made from, and how dangerous it is. Plus, you only get 10 days use out of it.

4. Poor quality. I had no luck getting it to work in my keyboard (AAx2 version probably bad contacts) But worked fine in my trackpad.

Overall the experience was pretty bad. Both with the product and customer support. They also tried to make up for the poor labelling by saying that all the info I need is on the website. "On the website it states this.. On the website it states that... So no, we didn't mislead you. If you want another battery you have to order one"
Website information doesn't make up for false packaging.
You also have to think of the products you're using it with. By not knowing anything about the battery, how do you know it won't explode, or leak everywhere and damage your keyboard or trackpad? Do you think Modee will claim responsibility and replace it for you? Doubt it.

Far better options out there than this. Just buy the Apple rechargeable batteries for $30 and be done with it. At least they have the legendary Apple guarantees.