Targus Bluetooth keyboard failing intermittently

I bought an external keyboard for easier typing when needed. For some reason it stops working intermittently, and then reconnects after a minute or so.  Is there any reason for this, or is it just a poor choice for the Playbook?
Is the Verbatim folding keyboard any better?

i hear in OS 2 this should be resolved, let us know when it is released
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