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Creator STEPHANE CORRIVEAU on March 18

I'm just wondering when are the Canadian shipments being sent? I'm on Montreal Canada and have not received anything as of yet ...

Creator Lee Moore on March 9

Like many commenters, I was disappointed with the very long-awaited first version of TouchFire; too little functionality, too high a price. Apparently all of us first purchasers were not only funders, we were beta-testers - the new, improved, everything-works-much-better version is now out, and for only thirty more dollars - 40% off! - it can be mine.

Thanks, guys, but I'll pass. I took a gamble and it didn't work out (from MY perspective, of course). I'm not going to shell out more.

Creator Arthur Carter on March 9

I gave the TouchFire to my wife as a Christmas present a year ago. For the first month or so, I observed her trying to use it. She seemed to be struggling with it a lot. After a few months, she stopped using it. I asked her why today. She said: 1) it works "pretty well"; 2) it could be useful IF I had a lot of typing to do on the iPad (which is not the case); and 3) it does NOT attach well to the iPad's cover (it is too flimsy and the magnets are not strong enough - it falls off or gets in the way of closing the cover). Overall, I few it as an interesting experiment, but not a success. The effort to use it is greater than the benefits. I would not pay another $30-50 for the 2nd version.

Creator Stu on March 9

I was so disappointed with the build and functionality when I finally received mine I tossed it! Hope version 2.0 is an improvement. Good luck.

Creator Mark Mormar on November 10, 2012

*Sigh* I can't imagine being less impressed with a product. After pulling the Touchfire from its box, trying it on for size, realizing how flimsy the plastic black part is, and that the magnets really didn't hold it in place, etc, I simply tucked it away and haven't bothered pulling it out since. I still believe in the backing of this IDEA, but I think you got caught up in the process of actually accomplishing the manufacturing of this design, without stopping to ask yourselves if you SHOULD manufacture this design. Keep at it...

Creator Eileen Dunlap on October 26, 2012

Hello. I'm hoping I'm still in line for my Touchfire, but have not seen it yet. Last comment I see about this was in early September. i don't mind being patient, but I know I sent my shipping information when asked. Looking forward to it though.

Creator Greg Kruse on September 3, 2012

My touchfires arrived in the post today and WOW, is this an awesome product or what! I'm very impressed by this product. I would say that it's the best product that I've purchased on Kickstarter and separate to that, you guys were the best creators that I've dealt with. 10/10

Creator De-Wei Yang on August 24, 2012

Hello, haven't received my TouchFire. Jus wondering if all orders have been shipped?

Creator Lindsay Truncale on August 23, 2012

I'd have to say I agree with @Julien in terms of issues/disappointment.

I've was rather disappointed from the moment I got my TouchFire. The black plastic strip was the first thing I noticed...that it didn't look new, instead it looked like it had been used and had some sort of residue. In addition, the magnets are no where near strong enough to hold the TouchFire when rolled up or when laid across my iPad. In other words, within the first couple of rolls/unrolls it became a hassle. However, my biggest problem is that, the main reason I bought it, ie. the fact that it allows you to rest your fingertips on the iPad without triggering the keys, is a bit of a sham. While resting my fingertips on it, they almost always trigger a keystroke especially when trying to get your fingers back into their standard position.

Honestly, I'm not sure what the next step would be, but I'm certainly not satisfied with my purchase.

Creator Greg Kruse on August 13, 2012

Never mind, it was my fault. I hadn't paid shipping yet. I should read my email more often

Creator Greg Kruse on August 10, 2012

I haven't received mine in Australia yet. Have you got a tracking number that you can send me please

Creator Adam Tollinger on August 8, 2012

Hello Brad and Steve!

You had asked that I let you guys know how I liked my TouchFire. It is truly awesome and exactly the "keyboard" I was looking for. I can now touch type on my iPad. Amazing. I never look at my keyboard and always found typing on glass less than ideal because you had to look at the keyboard. I also didn't want carry around another attachment or stinking gadget. I love that the TouchFire rolls right up in the smart cover and just becomes part of the iPad. My iPad still has great mobility and it still fits in my slipcover.

Now I just need to get use to the smaller keybaord layout, but that is not a TouchFire issue. I am still learning things, like I can't rest my thumb on the space bar like I normally would on a keyboard. Also, I noticed that TouchFire works better when typing on the pads of your fingertips rather than typing on the tips of your fingers. When using a proper typing positing on the tips of your fingers, the iPad does not always recognize the press. However, if I roll down to my pads it is much more responsive. (Shh...don't tell my typing teacher from back in my high school days.) I am hoping that with use I can move back to a better hand position. Finally, for some reason I seem to always be hitting the shift key somehow. I have not yet figured out how I am doing that. So I will need to work out that kink.

Overall great product. I am loving using it. The finishing could use a bit of refinement. There were some rough edges on the silicone portion where the silicon meets the harder plastic pieces. It was almost as if the piece was cut out by hand and glued quickly. It is simply a cosmetic issue and does not impact the usability.

Thanks again for your updates and pictures. It was truly fascinating watching the product come to market.

Creator Stan Abe on August 7, 2012

Hello, today is August 6 and I am patiently waiting for my TouchFire. The last update was July 11 and half of the Touch Fire's had been shipped. When can I expect mine?

Creator Julien Pichoff on August 1, 2012

@carol : thanks for the tip but unfortunately it's not the problem.
The problem is that the QWERTY layout the touchfire is designed for and the AZERTY layout that is the only one used in France (where I am living) are very slightly different when it comes to the top row of letters...
I have been emailing back and forth with Steeve about this.

Creator Marc Cohen on July 28, 2012

My TouchFire arrived a couple of days ago, and it was Love at First Touch!! The keyboard does exactly what you said it would do -- it provides that tactile connection to the keyboard that is missing when you type directly on the iPad's touch screen. The Typing Tutor is quite ingenious, and should help get anyone up to speed quickly. My wife, who was a skeptic initially about the TouchFire when I ordered it, quickly changed her tune as soon as she tried it out. (After 5 minutes with the typing tutor she was hitting 117 wpm with 100% accuracy!) My TouchFire will stay on my iPad from now on. With this one addition, my passive content-consumer has been transformed into a content-producer. My iPad has finally become a real computer! Thanks, Steve and Brad, for a job well done.

Creator carol heath on July 27, 2012

To julien. Flip it. I had the same issue until I realized I had it on the wrong side.

Creator John Tino on July 26, 2012

I'm not able to locate my last review so I am reposting another one. I received my Touchfire several days ago and I have been typing on it ever since. My typing speed has increased and accuracy has improved. I think it is one of the best inventions I have come across. I do have one question though, are the top magnets only to attach to the cover clips or are they supposed to attach to the iPad as well? If they are supposed to attach to he iPad surface, then mine is not attaching to the iPads surface. However, it doesn't affect my typing whatsoever. I also noticed some glue or silicone residue on the corners of the Touchfire which can be easily rubbed off. Brilliant product Steve and Brad, I will be purchasing several for friends!

Creator Nancy Hewat on July 26, 2012

I just received it and am typing on it now. After about ten minutes of practice I learned the nuances of using this new style of keyboard. Now I am quite happy with the results. I had been expecting that I could rest my pinky finger on my right hand on the return key (lightly) as a point of reference for my hands, but soon learned that the approach didn't work for me. I also learned that the apostrophe is not a viable key stroke for me if fluid typing is the goal. It is fairly easy to work around both of these very, very minor issues. I did not have a problem with stickiness of the keyboard. There is a very slight misalignment between the keyboard letters and the Touchfire, but it does not have any impact on my typing speed or accuracy at all. To sum it up, this reviewer is very satisfied with the results. While the plastic box was somewhat disappointing It does not ruin my experience with theTouchfire, Perhaps future versions could be packaged in something of higher quality. Overall, thanks for the innovative design.

Creator Julien Pichoff on July 26, 2012

To all kickstarters : I want everyone to know that you do offer a GREAT CUSTOMER support so if anyone runs into a problem they should not worry the TF team cares about its clients. (and that is a great thing).
@Steeve&Brad : read it and replied with a picture.

Creator Julien Pichoff on July 26, 2012

Received my Touchfires today. VERY VERY DISAPOINTED. I do not care for the flimsy plastic holder with its cheap look and feel. I really understand that it is difficult to produce such an item and I do not care that it is 8 months late.

What i do care about :
- THE PRODUCT IS UNUSABLE : the keys are seriously misaligned (example : a key is 50% over I and 50% over O, making the typing a matter of luck. This is unacceptable since it renders the product worthless.
AM I THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE (perhaps) ?
- The magnets appear very weak to me, I constantly have to ajdust the touchfire's position because it keeps moving 2 to 3 millimeters away from its intended position.

I would greatly appreciate if you could help me out because I believe in your integrity as inventors and business people but the product I received is not what I paid for :-(

Creator Rene Abe on July 24, 2012

Lucky guys. I'm still waiting for my 2 New iPad Touchfires... I live ion Brazil - still no sign of them... :-(

Creator Sue Hines on July 24, 2012

Well after the long wait, my touchfire's finally arrived. one white one black which I'm ok with even though the reason for the long wait was so I could have two whites. I'm guessing its going to take some trial and error to use and get comfortable with it, and I'm glad I didn't turn auto correct off! For some reason the A and S are the two keys that seem to be the two hardest keys for me to use with it. The right side of the touchfire does stay attached as well as the left side - any suggestions there? I use a screen protector, but it doesn't seem to affect the left side so I don't think that is the issue. I've read all the previous comments and kept them in mind while trying it out, so I think with time I will become more comfortable with it and enjoy using it. oh, it make the return key extra sensitive but not the backspace key. Anyone else have that issue?

Creator efindel on July 24, 2012

Mine finally came yesterday. I backed pretty close to the end, so I have to imagine that most people have theirs now. I'm liking it a lot - being able to (lightly) rest fingers on keys is a big help, and it's greatly helping my accuracy with typing on the on-screen keyboard. I've even been able to do some typing while looking away from the iPad entirely! Brought it to work with me, and already had a couple of co-workers asking about it after seeing me using it in a meeting. I'll probably keep using an external Bluetooth keyboard for heavy typing, but now I don't feel as much like I have to carry around that as an extra piece all the time!

Creator sharon saunders on July 24, 2012

I ordered two, one for me and one for my daughter as a Christmas present present. Christmas 2011. :-) When will I get mine?

Creator aaron sternberg on July 24, 2012

I have to say it is incredibly comfortable.  I really enjoy the feeling of the keys on my fingers.  Very responsive, took me about 30 seconds to learn how to type with it.  Like that it attaches to the smart cover, and not permanently on the screen.  Very impressed!

Creator Jason Wright on July 24, 2012

So, I got my touchfire in the mail today (yay!), and so far I LOVE it! Not only is it very easy to use, but my favorite part might be that it is see through. This means that I can leave it in place even when I am not using the keyboard, and it does not seem like it is "in the way". This REALLY sets it apart from the iKeyboard (which I also backed). Another positive thing when compared to the iKeyboard is that there are no plastic separations between the keys. When I used the iKeyboard I ended up hitting the plastic between the keys at least as often as I hit the keys themselves. This is honestly the FIRST KickStarter project that I have backed that upon receiving it I actually feel like I will probably use! And I have backed many projects... Anyway, thank you so much for making this useful product! It took awhile, but it was worth the wait, and I am very glad that I backed this. I will definitely buy a replacement or a second gen version if I ever need one! Excellent work, you guys!

Creator Tyler Rolfe on July 23, 2012

The customer service so far has been excellent! Couldn't of asked for anything more! Thanks Touchfire!

Creator Ronald P St Clair on July 23, 2012

Received the Touchfire today. Very pleased! I think I owe an apology for suggesting in a prior comment that something was amiss in this project. As they say "patience is a virtue," and I didn't possess it. Lesson learned. Mea culpa. Mea culpa. Mea culpa.

Creator Charles Pich on July 23, 2012

Do you know when I will recieve my touchfire? I'm on the edge of my seat everytime I hear a knock at my door!

Creator Tyler Rolfe on July 22, 2012

Well I got my touchfire yesterday. After waiting and waiting a half a year to get it I for sure thought it would be a perfect product. Honestly I'm rather disappointed. My keyboard has a curve to it and doesn't really fit on my I pad that well and why in the world would I put the clips on my smart cover?!? If I didn't have the keyboard on my iPad all the time, my screen would get scratched by the clips. Come on...that's just a little dumb. I'm really upset that I paid 45 dollars for this products. I honestly think its a 15 dollar product the way it's built. I actually started typing this With the keyboard on the screen and ended up removing it halfway thru this I'm just stunned. I was so excited to get it and now I'm just mad that I bought it....I've got a feeling a lot of people feel the same way.

Creator Jennifer on July 21, 2012

I got mine today and I'm struggling with the typing. I do have an iPad 2 and it doesn't seem to fit properly. It doesn't line up over the keys and is actually causing me to type slower than ever. Very disappointed.

Creator Carly Monaghan on July 21, 2012

I get my heart broken every day the postal carrier comes with no touch fire :(

Creator Laura Bishop on July 20, 2012

I just went to my mailbox after work and lo, there was a TouchFire in it waiting for me! =D

This was literally the first project I ever funded on Kickstarter what so ever, so it's nice to finally hold the fruits of that labor. I cannot wait to bust this bad boy out!