IR keyboards - Think Outside vs. Targus vs. Belkin

Moparguy · 12-07-04, 02:00 PM

Here's what I've come up with through searching the archives. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Targus - big comfy keys, works in Landscape mode but has software issues?

Belkin - stylish, but small keys and doesn't work with Landscape too well. This is also the same as the "Dell" keyboard.

Think Outside - works with landscape and has good keys for typing.

So I'm leaning to the Think Outside. I'm mostly interested in using it in landscape mode to type Word docs.

Thanks!

Waxwing · 12-07-04, 02:09 PM

I have a Targus and never had a "software" problem with it. IMHO, most software problems are because folks install the software on the CD without reading the manual or checking to see if it's the most current. Prior to receiving mine, but after I placed the order, went to the Targus web site, downloaded the most current drivers and installed them. When the keyboard got here, never even looked a the CD, just started using the keyboard and no problems since.

GateGuardian · 12-07-04, 02:10 PM

I have Belkin IR keyboard....
It takes a long time to find the right position. and after I updated to A05 it doesn't work at all...

The only good thing about it is the price.

Besides the price, I don't really recommend any IR keyboards

frankenbike · 12-07-04, 03:28 PM

The Belkin works fine in landscape if you use left-handed orientation and line it up to the right of the IR sending unit. It's annoying that it has to be initialized in portrait first (apparently), but not that annoying.

I like the small size and detachable stand, but a lot of people have been having problems with them and Belkin customer service seems to be non-existent to deal with the their problems. I haven't had problems, and I like mine, but I'd be hesitant to recommend it.

bor3d · 12-07-04, 04:37 PM

the belkin works fine for me but i have to left hand landscape since on portrait it can't read it. the mirror don't work at all for me.

edit

i found out the mirror does work. it wasn't set to an angle that picked it up but now i figured it out.

D34th · 12-07-04, 05:05 PM

I have the Targus and i love it...so looks like you have a choice to make. ive never had any problems with it...

**Martin** · 12-07-04, 05:23 PM

moved to accessories

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