Key Players

In the era of smaller, faster, lighter, laptops are starting to look...well, clunky (not to mention sooo last year). Turn your tablet or smartphone into a supercomputer with these travel-friendly keyboards.

1. GOLDTOUCH 
Go! Travel Keyboard 
This ergonomic typer may be the only gadget you own that actually bends to your will. Say goodbye to sore thumbs when you work from the road. $119; www.goldtouch.com

2. BRANDO WORKSHOP
 Flexible Illuminated Full-Sized Keyboard
 Sure, it rolls up to the size of a newspaper. But, more importantly, it glows in the dark. $27; usb.brando.com

3. VERBATIM 
Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 
This 'board folds down so small it's easy to confuse with your tablet. Going smaller? A retractable iPhone stand hides on top. $104; www.verbatim.com

4. THINKGEEK 
Magic Cube Laser Virtual Keyboard 
Lasers aren't just for Trekkies anymore. This tiny, Bluetooth-enabled cube projects keys on any flat surface. Awesome! $180; www.thinkgeek.com

5. ADONIT 
Writer 2 
When its touchscreen "keyboard" just won't do, slide your iPad 2 into this sleek sleeve/keyboard combo. It's not just smart; it's stylish. $90; www.adonit.net