Mugs_64

Buying for my x50v. Keyboards what is better and why IR or Bluetooth. Also, I understand for transferring large files on my sd and CF card i should get a reader am I correct? Just a lil input and info wanted and needed.
Thanks

Sincerely,

Rob

adriana

ya, you should get a car reader for transfering large files. keyboard, i have no idea, but i think its bluetooth.

bill_n_opus

Originally Posted by Mugs_64

Buying for my x50v. Keyboards what is better and why IR or Bluetooth. Also, I understand for transferring large files on my sd and CF card i should get a reader am I correct? Just a lil input and info wanted and needed. Thanks Sincerely, Rob

- I understand that BT is better but you'll pay for it. You'll have to determine if it's worth the cash. There are many threads about BT keyboards here. Try a search and you'll find a bunch.

- if you're gonna transfer large files (movies, music, whatever) then a card reader is definitely recommended. Try moving some large files to your Ax without a card reader and you'll soon wish you had. A card reader is cheap nowadays and is worth it.

Enragin_Angel

You can get card readers for under $10 after rebates. BT Keyboards are around $99. I once saw a Think Outside Bluetooth keyboard for $69.99 at compusa, but I doubt it's that price anymore. Bluetooth will also juice the battery a lot faster, but Infrared keyboards are sometimes not fast enough to record all your keystrokes (if you type really fast).

Bright

BT keyboard will give you a little more flexibility in where you place your PDA. Also, it is a little more "future proof."

Yes, a card reader is definitely recommended for large files.

bobtheman

As a counterpoint, IR has the benefits of lower cost, lower battery consumption, and you can use it on airplanes. I imagine IR will be around for quite a while, so I'm not too worried about the keyboard being future proof. You do have to put the keyboard on the stand (for the ThinkOutside, which I highly recommend), but for bluetooth you'll probably do that anyway.

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