Portable Keyboard

[Narzuhl]

So i have been looking for a Simple Portable Keyboard for my Axim and i found a Infrared Keyboard at Compusa i the US and here is the manufatures Web site
http://www.mic-innovations.com/micro_inv/p...reless_link.htm

The Axim is not listed but as it is so new and the Keyboard is Infraredso i figure it will work just as well as the PDA's listed. Hey this thing works with Palm and Pocket PC Devices. So i am going to pick one up next week and i will let you know how it works.

Here is what Compusa says about this

Using state-of-the-art technology, Micro Innovations cuts the cord on PDA keyboards and offers you the latest and fastest way to enter data into your handheld.

The Wireless Link keyboard was designed to be compatible with Compaq iPAQ, Handspring, HP Jornada, Palm, and Sony Clie series PDAs. Includes driver software on CD-ROM. The Wireless Link keyboard comes with its own built-in power supply, eliminating the power drain on your PDA from conventional PDA keyboards.

[JetMac]

Narzuhl
How much do they want for it? Please do a quick review for us when you get it, I know a lot of us are chomping at the bit for a keyboard (well at least I am)
Thanks.

[youthemandan]

I am also interested to see how this works. I love my micro innovations keyboard.

[Narzuhl]

The Unit is $99 bucks at Compusa. I plan to get one on the weekend so i will repost a full review on use and setup.

[Talador]

You might also want to look at the NEW HARWARE Topin in our Hardware fourm for information on Keyboards as well.

--Talador

[rqtball]

Just a little advice. I bought a wireless keyboard for the Axim and it did not list the Axim as a supported PDA. I bought it and tried to make it work to no avail. I am waiting on the company to create a driver to support the Axim. It is an iConcepts foldable keyboard. Things may work out differently with yours. I would be careful because CompUSA charges a 15% restocking fee for opened merchandise upon returning. That would cost you about $15 to just "check it out".

If you decide to buy it please let us know. ;)

The Pocketop keyboard seems to have gotten pretty good reviews, and an AXIM-specific driver for it is due in early January

http://www.pocketop.net/

purchased iconcepts wireless keyboard from compusa $69.99 -$20.00 instant rebate and - $20.00 mail in rebate = $29.99 except of course it's not working.Have talked with their techs and left e-mail with sakar,the company that makes this product.Reluctant to give up on keyboard,looks well made.Compact but big enough to be useable for most.Possible driver update from sakar all that is needed ? Rush out to get your $29.99 wireless keyboard,offer good till 1/4/03,rugged,good looking,compatability not guaranteed.

Did a post under new hardware but thought better update here also.Have gotten iconcepts ir keyboard working but need to do soft reset every time you turn on axim and prepare to to use keyboard.Did talk with iconcepts tech and he said drivers are being updated.Actually this keyboard works real well and axim fits in iconcepts cradle nicely.For $29.99 it's a keeper.For now I am using a program called xp shutdown so I just restart windows rather than doing soft reset to get keyboard working.

Was curious to see the keyboard you purchased,
but the link is inoperative (as of the time and
date of this message). I posted this elsewhere,
but I have a Pocketop keyboard on order
(www.pocketop.net). Smallest I've seen.
Uses IR, comes with a stand.

Will review.

[hyppo]

Not avail for the dell yet, buy I think this is a way cool product.
Take it in the shower, roll it up and hit your dog with it, let your kid use it as a sled, oh and yes...use it as a keyboard!

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...p?sku=G126-1030

[Raynne413]

I remember keeping an eye on this when I was using my Casio EM-500. I desperately want one of these for the Axim because of the portability. Just roll it up and throw it in my bookbag. It would be perfect. Unfortunately, I do not know if they will EVER make one of these for the Axim. I don't see why not, though, since the processor is similar to the IPAQ, or emultes it or whatever.

[Agitator]

FYI- For what it's worth, the pocketop keyboard drivers are available for the Axim. Mine is in Colorado on it's way to Texas. Soon as I get it I will let you guys know how they work. B)

[cmak007]

hey what about the keyboard that can be ordered from dell's website? ain't that any good...tell me guiys 'cause I'm about to order mine and I'd like a keyboard with it so hwo about the one from dell?

[Agitator]

cmak007,

I have heard no bad things about the Dell keyboard, except for the shipping times. I ordered and waited only to have the ship time delayed 2 weeks. After that, I gave up and am going for the Pocketop.

Another feature I am hoping for is true portability, without cradles or cables. I have yet to see if the Pocketop will provide that level of functionality.