tinyballz

Hey everyone... I was thinking about spending a *little* bit of cash on a keyboard to take notes on in class next semester.

I have found a few including an iConcepts infrared for less than $20 shipped. Would this be adequate for just jotting down important things from lectures?

I read in the forum that somebody had a microinnovention keyboard and it didn't have a stand so it was not easy to type on your lap. This one seems to have a stand... theres a pic of it at http://static.zoovy.com/img/incipiodirect/-/1/10948 (I'm not sure if im allowed to link to images or not... sorry if I'm not)

Also.... I've seen a lot of "generic irda" keyboards, is it safe to assume that these will work properly with my axim x51v? WM5 might not like it, but I dont THINK there should be any issues.

I realize that the ports have to be aligned with infra red but I dont want to break the bank on a bluetooth keyboard, and I dont think ill really be straying that far from the axim when I'm typing.

Any opinions or suggestions for other keyboards would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
Sean

Frenchy

Have you ever thought about the Belkin snapOn keyboard

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tinyballz

That looks pretty cool, thanks... I didn't think they made them for x51's. Its a bit more
expensive than the ir one, but it looks a lot more portable so I'm thinking it would be worth it. Maybe ebay has some deals for this.

Frenchy

Originally Posted by tinyballz

That looks pretty cool, thanks... I didn't think they made them for x51's. Its a bit more expensive than the ir one, but it looks a lot more portable so I'm thinking it would be worth it. Maybe ebay has some deals for this.

Good luck and let me know if you find any.

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tinyballz

I did a little bit of google-ing around and found this keyboard at www.ProVantage.com . The total came to approx $26... this seems like a good deal to me so I ordered it (its a little bit cheaper on ebay but I'd rather pay a few extra dollars and go with a store). Ill let you know how it works out when I get it.

Thanks!

hieucali123

Ebay has it for $21 shipped
Item number: 120018255447

I think I may get one. It look awsome. There are some post discussed about the keyboard. Hope it may help you.

http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showt...FX51+Handhelds

http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showt...FX51+Handhelds

http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showt...FX51+Handhelds

Originally Posted by tinyballz

I did a little bit of google-ing around and found this keyboard at www.ProVantage.com . The total came to approx $26... this seems like a good deal to me so I ordered it (its a little bit cheaper on ebay but I'd rather pay a few extra dollars and go with a store). Ill let you know how it works out when I get it. Thanks!

tinyballz

Originally Posted by hieucali123

I think I may get one. It look awsome. There are some post discussed about the keyboard. Hope it may help you.

Thanks for the links! I read through all of them and have the driver file downloaded, extracted and ready to go... now all I need is the keyboard!

tinyballz

I just got home and the keyboard was waiting for me! ProVantage did a great job getting it here quick cheap and easy. I already installed it and it works great! The installation was a piece of cake and it fits on the axim nice and snug but doesnt look like its rubbing in a way that will hurt the paint finish. I think this was an excellent choice for what i need it for (thanks for the heads up Frenchy!). I need to use it for a while to get a feel for it but I think this will be a great little keyboard.

w3iner

I am in the situation you are, short on cash and seeking a keyboard. I got the Belkin infared keyboard, It was 40$ from dell and you can't beat the full keyboard lay out. I would get a cheap BT mouse to go with it and you are in business.

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Honestly, I've had cheap keyboards, and I just didn't use them because of the feel. I now have a ThinkOutside BT keyboard, and I LOVE it!!! You get what you pay for. Now, I actually use the keyboard, because it's full size, and responds just like a notebook keyboard (plus, BT over IR is great).