ZDNET's key takeaways The CaseUp Combo includes ProtoArc's wireless keyboard, mouse, and laptop stand for $90 on Amazon.
The ease of use and transport make this a solid option for improving your hybrid and remote work setup.
However, the mouse, while comfortable, might be too small for some people. $99.99 at Amazon
There is no shortage of wireless keyboards, portable monitors, and laptop mounts on the market. Remote work demands new use cases from tech to get our work done, and like anything else, customization is key.
To that end, what sets one product apart from another is the small details that make them not only valuable but integral to your workflow. I've been using ProtoArc's CaseUp keyboard, mouse, and laptop stand combo for the past month or so, and it's become a standard for my remote work setup for a few reasons.
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First and foremost is the ease of use. Every time I've used this wireless keyboard, it connects instantly to my laptop with no re-pairing or fiddling with settings. The same is true for the mouse. Because both devices have a clear "1" and "2" channel Bluetooth designation, there haven't been any issues connecting quickly and efficiently each time I bust them out.
Second is the ease of transport. The CaseUp combo includes its wireless portable keyboard, a wireless mouse, and a laptop stand in one carrying case for under $99, and it's one of the best bundles to commute with that I've used.
Personally, I'm a full keyboard kind of guy, so any chance to connect to a larger board is a welcome upgrade. ProtoArc's Bluetooth keyboard is full-size at 15.2 inches long, but has a tri-fold design that folds up for easy transport. For comparison, Apple's full-size Magic Keyboard is 16.48 inches.
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