Keyboard Suggestions?

01-22-03, 07:05 PM

Any suggestions for a folding keyboard to get? I like the idea of the wireless keyboard but I hear it's kind of uncomfortable and small. What about the Dell keyboard, how comfortable is it and is it pcoket sized enough?

Any other options? Anyone have one to sell?

THanks,
Darren De Silva
New Axim Owner

01-22-03, 08:06 PM

I have a pocketop/micro innovations wireless that I love. It is a little bit smaller than normal, but I have average size hands and have no problems typing whatsoever. As a matter of fact, I just finished typing a 1500 word essay for school and came away quite impressed with it. Once it is folded up it is tiny! It is on sale at staples today for 50 bucks. I am returning the one that I bought on the pocketop website and going to staples tommorow. With the money I am saving I'm buying a 128 sd card!! Yeah!

aximmab · 01-25-03, 05:49 PM

I too have the Pocketop Keyboard - I received it yesterday, loaded the drivers and started typing away !!! It worked without a single hitch. I love it's feel and design, the fact that it is iR (wireless), compact (folds to make it's own case w/ the pda stand attaching to it as well), looks great and works even better.

Very glad I made this purchase as I would prefer direct entry into my Axim rather than on the desktop PC and synching the info. over to the pocket PC, or trying to use the stylus w/ a screen keyboard.

I can type 80+ words per minute and the keyboard keeps up flawlessly with me. I have average size hands as well and had no problems typing on this keyboard - it actually looks smaller than it functions when you're typing.

I bought a separate case from Wilson Leather that holds my Axim, business cards, credit cards, cash, receipts, has a to do pad w/ pen and storage pockets, so I use the Dell leather case I got with the Axim to carry this Pocketop Keyboard/Stand, extra Axim battery, and storage cards. Great combination . . .

I highly recommend the ir Pocketop Keyboard :D B)

Peteho · 01-29-03, 04:40 AM

There is new accessory - Snapon Keyboard [$49.00] on dell site under unit customization ONLY.

axhandler · 01-29-03, 12:20 PM

I have not used it but did you check out the review of SPB Full Screen on the main page? It seems pretty functional for entering larger amounts of text without having the seperate keyboard. Check it out before you spend the money on the keyboard... ;)
SPB

01-30-03, 12:01 AM

I also recently got the Micro Innovations/Pocketop keyboard and I also love it. It takes a little getting used to but I have been typing fairly fast on it. Either do the Staples deal or look for it on Ebay.

Deputy · 01-30-03, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Peteho@Jan 29 2003, 01:40 AM
There is new accessory - Snapon Keyboard [$49.00] on dell site under unit customization ONLY.

Actually you can call and order it (item# 310-2927) or dig for it online in the education area.

01-30-03, 02:30 PM

Ok.... maybe it's just me but wouldn't it be difficult to use the wireless keyboard on a
plane? With the Dell keyboard the Axim is attached to it so you don't have to worry
about the whole thing falling into the floor. I fear that I would still be typing while my Axim
is laying on the floor of the plane? Anyone used the wirless keyboard while flying?