Haven't seen too much information concerning Dell's thumb, or "snap on," keyboard for the Axim (I've searched the posts, and there are a couple people who have said it is a decent keyboard and it fits the Axim nicely).
If you own Dell's thumbboard and you like (or hate) the feel and think it's accurate (or not), please post.
Also, is anyone aware of any good third party or aftermarket thumb keyboards for the Axim? If an aftermarket thumb keyboard is on the horizon and it's better than Dell's, it would make sense to wait. Appreciate any responses or information.
I'm just curious, why are you interested in getting a thumb keyboard? I haven't tried any for the axim, but they're not really that appealing.
I would spend the extra $ and go for an external keyboard, I type about ~90 WPM on the dell external keyboard, and I use it on my lap all the time, so I can't really think of that mayn settings where you could use a snap keyboard and not the foldable one.
What are you planning on using the axim for in general?
Don't care about the money. It's the convenience, particularly while on a plane, in an airport, or meeting rooms. It's just one small piece of equipment (no wires), and I can simply snap it in place and still have one unit.
While the external keyboard may be faster, as you note the key factor is intended use. For me, it may include moderate data entry while traveling, but not so much that I want to carry around a foldable keyboard and connector. I hate carrying around a tangle of wires and additional equipment. Hence, if the Dell snap on keyboard, or another manufacturer's thumb board, provides good performance, I think it's the ideal solution for middle of the road usage.
Originally posted by Sequitur Don't care about the money. It's the convenience, particularly while on a plane, in an airport, or meeting rooms. It's just one small piece of equipment (no wires), and I can simply snap it in place and still have one unit.
While the external keyboard may be faster, as you note the key factor is intended use. For me, it may include moderate data entry while traveling, but not so much that I want to carry around a foldable keyboard and connector. I hate carrying around a tangle of wires and additional equipment. Hence, if the Dell snap on keyboard, or another manufacturer's thumb board, provides good performance, I think it's the ideal solution for middle of the road usage.
The foldable keyboard, can be taken out of my pocket, as well as the pocket PC, unfolded, and connected within 5 minutes. It is one-piece. It folds by pulling out and pushing in, on a little built-in track, not like a map, so it is one piece that can be used on your lap, or on a plane. I have actually used this on a plane a lot, the foldable keyboard, when folded, is actaully smaller than the axim, and can fit comfortably into my pockets. If you have a briefcase or something like that.
and when the keyboard is out, it can be moved around with a two-finger grip, by grabbing the unit, and the built-in stand simulataneousl between thumb and forefinger. Just and FYI, but I wouldn't sacrifice the form-factor of the axim for a snap-on, and if you snap it off, you're already carrying a second device.
I've got the keyboard and love it. For years I've looked at the folding keyboards on the Palm and really wanted one, but the compactness of the snap-on really sold me over the folders.
I'm equating the functionality to that of a Rim or Goode device. It takes some getting use to, but I can walk and use it without a problem. A big advantage.
I have both the folding keyboard and the snap on tumb keyboard. The folding one is great for on a plane or in your hotel room. I absolutly loave the folding one. it is just so slick. I use the tumb board while in the car if need be of say the buss or taxi. it is also good for meetins as it is not so noticable ad the foling one. either way you slice it it is an extra device you are lugging around. but well worth it.
I see, to be used while walking around, and without say looking at the screen and using a stylus, is a plus. As for me, I use the foldable when I can, and when I want to make a quick jot, or don't want to stand out as much I use fitaly soft keyboard for stylus input. http://www.fitaly.com
Just curious, what kidns of typing speeds to you get on the thumbboard? I tried one out at staples, and it seemed like it would take some getting used to, but also that two fingers is slightly limitnig. but who knows, I never woul edhave guessed I would have surpassed my longhand writing speed with a stylus either...
well not to quick but them typing for me on a full size keyboard is not very quick. Been typing now for a good 30 years and I still do a combo of hunt and peck and the correct way. Ah but hell if it is good enough for Walter Croncite it is good enough for me. In fact I think I type faster witht eh stylus...LOL
Speaking of thumboards. I have the Dell TB and like it alot. But, has anybody been able to find out how or where the enter key is on it? or is there one? Though I have used foldable keyboards in the past both for palm and PPC, I do prefer the TB Small, compact and just overall nice to use. (Except for an enter key) Any help with this would be appreciated.
I was wondering if there were any third party thumbpads yet or is Dell's the only one available? I wonder why Dell hasn't posted theirs on the accessories page yet? Any new info would be appreciated.
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Right now, Dell's is the only one available. Before I ordered from Dell, I emailed Targus to see if they were going to make one, and they said no. I'd really like a nice silver one, though, like the one for the Ipaq. :)
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Just got a thumb keyboard. THis thing is great. Truly changes my opinion on using the X5 as a productive tool. I would always hesitate using the X5 because of the awkward data entry. Very cool!
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