Thumb keyboard for the x51v?

Magallanes · 03-11-07, 02:43 PM

Which's the best thumb keyboard for the x51v?.

The belkin for x51 works?.

tnk.

mynameisDrNo · 03-11-07, 04:26 PM

I have the belkin. Its ok. I thikn im just as fast with the stylus though. SPB keyboard works good too although with big fingers it is a bit more difficult.

03-12-07, 04:23 AM

I finally got a a Belkin and it's a good little thumb board; easy to use and responsive - a bit easier to use on the train than my TO BT keyboard.

03-12-07, 07:52 AM

I've been thinking about getting the Belkin thumbboard thing for my X50v. To those of you that already use this, a question for you:

Are the keys those rubbery-type of keys, or are they hard plastic? Is the tacticle feedback good? Is it like a "soft-type" keyboard, or can you hear the faint 'click' of the switch below when a key is pressed?

(I'm hoping for hard plastic with some kind of tactile feedback -- that's my deciding factor between getting this or a BT keyboard)

Thanks much!!

cchiang12 · 03-12-07, 08:06 AM

I use spb full keyboard.
The last thing I need is more things to carry in my pocket

Magallanes · 03-12-07, 10:18 AM

This belkin?

http://www.amazon.com/SnapNType-Mini.../dp/B000FEO084

But some guys say that it's don't work.

03-12-07, 11:18 AM

I have it working on both my X50v/X51v - it takes the same driver for each,.
The keys are plastic and mine makes a quiet click when pressed; I find it comfortable to type with and it's useful because you have a socket on the bottom for the charger. It doesn't replace my BT keyboard but for a quick on the go solution it's fine.

Pocketbrain · 03-12-07, 12:01 PM

? My Belkin Snap n Type has rubbery keys with a nice, positive tactile feedback feel to them. They 're not really soft rubbery, just enough so they aren't slippery, which is annoying to me.

nakedracer · 03-12-07, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by mynameisDrNo

I have the belkin. Its ok. I thikn im just as fast with the stylus though. SPB keyboard works good too although with big fingers it is a bit more difficult.

Why use it if it's just as fast with the stylus?

mynameisDrNo · 03-12-07, 07:17 PM

I dont use it hardly at all. Didnt know how it would work until after I bought it. In hind sight I wouldnt have bought it at all knowing what I do today. Mine has rubbery keys as well.

Pocketbrain · 03-12-07, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by mynameisDrNo

I dont use it hardly at all. Didnt know how it would work until after I bought it. In hind sight I wouldnt have bought it at all knowing what I do today. Mine has rubbery keys as well.

Well, sell it to Magallanes. Two birds, one stone.

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lorrborr · 03-12-07, 10:45 PM

The keys are rubbery on mine. Easy to type with. Although it is a bit bulky compared to units with built-in thumb-boards such as blackberries. I only use it if I need to write paragraphs of stuff or when I'm playing games.

transmitable · 03-13-07, 11:51 PM

I have a Belkin Snap n Type that I hardly ever use. I used to use it non-stop but I bought a bluetooth keyboard since its faster to take notes with in class. The thumb keyboard is great though when you are on the move or don't have a desk to use. I'm willing to sell mine though if you are interested, send me a message

03-14-07, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by transmitable

I have a Belkin Snap n Type that I hardly ever use. I used to use it non-stop but I bought a bluetooth keyboard since its faster to take notes with in class. The thumb keyboard is great though when you are on the move or don't have a desk to use. I'm willing to sell mine though if you are interested, send me a message

Private message sent.

Magallanes · 03-14-07, 11:14 AM

Since the ship will cost me more that the keypad, then there is pointless to buy a used one.