Will the Dell X3 D2704 keyboard work on my X30?

11-19-04, 10:46 PM

Will a Dell AXIM X3 Folding Keyboard work with my X30H? It's Dell Kit# F2037 - Part# D2704 - Model# G7L1001 From the picture it looks like it will only hold the Axim correctly for portrait mode, but I can't be certain. Does anyone know about this keyboard and if, and how, it will work with an X30?
TIA,
-cadjak

FallN · 11-20-04, 12:42 AM

All X3 accessories will work with the X30 (barring any SE software/driver issues).

With that said, I believe the keyboard you're interested in is the same one I just purchased from Dell. The connector is exactly identical in both the X3 and X30, so no worries there. And, YES, the Axim can only be used in Portrait mode when connected to the foldable keyboard.

11-20-04, 10:49 AM

The current Dell Folding Keyboard has a model number F2041. Is your keyboard that one, or the F2037, that I am lookng at buying? Since they had different model numbers I assume that they are different in some way. How do you like the Dell keyboard? How close does it come to feeling like a laptop keyboard? Are you using it to do lengthy typing, or just the occasional note? Do find it small enough to be easily packable?
Thanks,
-c

tOfuTurtLe · 11-23-04, 12:22 AM

hey falln i just bought the dell keyboard and it doesn't seem to work, what is this portrait mode that u mentioned and do i need any drivers?

FallN · 11-24-04, 12:55 AM

Guys/Girls,

@ Cadjak: Yes, the current model number for the Dell Folding Keyboard is F2041 which is listed on Dell's website. It also appears as the item number on my Invoice. Any other item number would suggest that you're either buying an older version of the Dell Folding Keyboard or a different model entirely. Where exactly are you purchasing this keyboard from?

As for the using the keyboard: I have small, thin hands and my only computer is a laptop so I'm sort of "used to" small, tight keyboards, but I have to admit, that even for me, the Dell Foldable Keyboard is a tiny bit cramped... but considering that it folds down into a third of it's full size and can fit in any pair of normal fitting men's pants/jeans, it's a pretty damn good deal.

The keys on the keyboard are surpisingly responsive and have a little "spring" to them making tapping the keys smooth and comfortable. I often type for 45 minutes+ straight with no break and the keyboard feels pretty good. I do have to take an occasional rest, but that has nothing to do with the keyboard as I seriously tore my right wrist lifting incredibly heavy weights at my gym (me = meathead

) and I'm a righty so it's Hell typing most of the times regardless of how big the keyboard is.

I love pulling this sucker out and banging out some posts here on Aximsite, writing some papers, notes, etc. It's so darn handy. Text entry is a breeze with this thing. Also of note: the Dell FOldable Keyboard has built-in shortcuts to things like "Calendar", "Indox", "Home", "Contacts", and the Start Menu which saves you from having to stop typing and tap the screen or press a hardware button. And to trump that even further, you can assign up to 10 user-defined shortcuts to any programs you want using the numbers 0-9! It's so freakin' cool and easy to use this keyboard! If you do a good deal of data/text input I would HIGHLY recommend the Dell Foldable Keyboard. :approve:

@ TofuTurtle: If you purchased the Keyboard direct from Dell, there should be a Blue CD in the box. On the CD is a full PDF manual and the most up to date drivers. The Keyboard WILL NOT WORK without proper installation of the drivers. Maybe that's why you can't get your keyboard to work. Have you installed the drivers per Dell's instructions? If, for whatever reason, you don't have the CD with the drivers, just go to www.dell.com/support and download the lastest drivers directly from them.

As for "Portait Mode": it's the default way the screen is held and displayed- upright. Where the height is greater than the width, if that makes any sense. The plug to affix the keyboard to the Axim is set in a fixed position so the Axim can't be tilted on it's side to be displayed in "Landscape mode" where the height is LESSER than the width. That's the ONLY drawback on this keyboard, but it's a minor one.

Anyway, let me know how it turns out for both of you. Best of luck. :approve:

12-08-04, 08:25 PM

I bought the Dell folding keyboard from an Ebay seller. It was brand new and is a very slick gadget. I love pulling out of my pocket and setting up at the library. It works fine.
-cadjak

RDMP · 12-18-04, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by cadjak

I bought the Dell folding keyboard from an Ebay seller. It was brand new and is a very slick gadget. I love pulling out of my pocket and setting up at the library. It works fine.
-cadjak

Just confirm for me that it's the D2704 part number. I ordered the same keyboard from an ebay seller and I can't get the Axim X30 to recognize it. I downloaded some drivers for the external keyboard but I'm not sure if they are the ones for this model. Tell me how you got your to work. I really like the keyboard and would love for it to work. Thanks.

naranja · 02-08-05, 05:49 PM

I bought one of the Dell D2704, X3 keyboards on Ebay for my X30. It looks identical to the foldable Dell is currently selling for the x30, but but can be gotten for under $30. It was new but did not come with the instalation CD. The drivers from the Dell site worked like a charm, but I can't find an instruction manual anywhere on the web. Can anyone point me towards a PDF of the manual or give a hint on how to set up the user-defined hotkeys/shortcuts? Thanks

dreamhuang · 04-13-05, 04:04 AM

Originally Posted by naranja

I bought one of the Dell D2704, X3 keyboards on Ebay for my X30. It looks identical to the foldable Dell is currently selling for the x30, but but can be gotten for under $30. It was new but did not come with the instalation CD. The drivers from the Dell site worked like a charm, but I can't find an instruction manual anywhere on the web. Can anyone point me towards a PDF of the manual or give a hint on how to set up the user-defined hotkeys/shortcuts? Thanks

I can send all the driver files to you include the PDF manual via E-mail.

My Email address is : dreamerhuang8236@gmail.com

Dirtlives · 05-05-05, 08:47 AM

can the x3 keyboard naranja mentioned be installed to the x30 via .cab files? i would like to purchase a keyboard on a very limited budget but i have no access to a normal computer.

thanks

Dirtlives · 05-05-05, 11:53 AM

the d2704 dell keyboard has become fairly cheap i know it is made for the x3 but according to this post

http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showthread.php?p=676451&posted=1#post676451

it works for the x30 which is what i need. i appologize for the repost but i think the thread i first asked on is dead. anyway my question is, is there a cab install for this keyboard that will work on my x30h ? or would it be possible if i decide to buy to have a friendly member of aximsite hook me up with one?

thanks

Gigi · 05-05-05, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Dirtlives

the d2704 dell keyboard has become fairly cheap i know it is made for the x3 but according to this post

http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showt...d=1#post676451

it works for the x30 which is what i need. i appologize for the repost but i think the thread i first asked on is dead. anyway my question is, is there a cab install for this keyboard that will work on my x30h ? or would it be possible if i decide to buy to have a friendly member of aximsite hook me up with one?

thanks

Threads merged. I do not understand why you said this thread is dead when you only posted a few hours ago. If you are looking for drivers, you should be able to find them on the Dell site if it is a Dell keyboard. I realize you have no PC to install from; I believe there is a way to extract a CAB file from an .exe file. I will see if I can dig up that post for you.

EDIT: Here is the thread with the instructions to extract a CAB file:

http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showt...ht=extract+CAB