Keyboard

[Joelacrane]

I'd like to find a foldable keyboard for my x51v. Bluetooth or wired, doesnt matter, but it needs to hold the Axim in either portrait or landscape modes firmly.

I have used a Thinkoutside keyboard and i really liked it, but using IR sucks and it was very generic feeling, my pocket pc fell off easily and i didnt like that.

post some links and pictures!

[Joelacrane]

I'd like to find a foldable keyboard for my x51v. Bluetooth or wired, doesnt matter, but it needs to hold the Axim in either portrait or landscape modes firmly.

I have used a Thinkoutside keyboard and i really liked it, but using IR sucks and it was very generic feeling, my pocket pc fell off easily and i didnt like that.

post some links and pictures!

[Darius Wey]

ThinkOutside has Bluetooth Stowaway keyboards. They've always received good reviews.

http://www.thinkoutside.com/products...t_product.html

http://www.thinkoutside.com/products...t_product.html

http://www.thinkoutside.com/products...e_product.html

[Joelacrane]

Doesn't Dell make one specifically for the device?

I mainly want one that secures the handheld firmly. I don't think the iGo (Why did they change their name?) keyboards would work well because they are for a wide array of PDA's.

[Darius Wey]

The ones that Dell sells are simply branded versions of the ThinkOutside range.

[Brad Adrian]

None of the keyboards I'm aware of have any kind of holding system customized for specific devices, e.g., "snapping" them into place. They're all pretty much the same and won't keep your device from sliding around if you're on a boat, bumpy car, fast train, etc.

It's pretty easy to strategically place a rubber band or two on the stand to hold your device more firmly. In place of that, you can always use the device's cradle (not connected to anything) and use it to hold it more firmly. With your device, it's a pretty heavy cradle. Plus, you can easily take the device holder OFF of the ThinkOutside Bluetooth keyboard if it gets in the way of you using your device's cradle to hold it.

[Joelacrane]

Well, I've got an IR Thinkoutside keyboard in my desk, but i just hate the way it holds the device.

If i get a keyboard, it has to firmly hold my device, and i need to be able to get it out of my backpack on running in seconds during classes.

[Brad Adrian]

One thing that I've found that KEEPS me from getting my Bluetooth keyboard up and running in a few seconds is establishing a secure connection between it and my device. You need to carefully consider your situations and needs, but it takes my device much longer to connect securely (as you would expect). With a "regular" connection, all I have to do is turn on my Pocket PC, hit the keys on the keyboard to wake it up (It has no power button), and I'm off and running.

[PPCApache]

Hi All

I have just received my Axim X51v (only 6 months old excellent cond.) It came with a Dell Bluetooth keyboard, see photo below



I use it a lot now sending emails (via wifi) or surfing forums but most of all I use it for my Business (Marriage Celebrant) its great just place the Axim on the keyboard stand plug in the power cable (landscape mode) and wham I m away laughing... my clients are just blown away from the set up... just need a bluetooth mouse now and printer and I'm set...

Cheers

Jace

[Joelacrane]

Could you give me some pictures of what it looks like sitting on the keyboard stand, both hooked onto the keyboard and not? Thanks!

[PPCApache]

Hey Joelacrane

Here are some pics requested

CONNECTED TO KEYBOARD





NOT CONNECTED TO THE KEYBOARD





Hope this helps, just a great little keyboard, I no longer have the plastic connector attached as I found the other day it had a crack so keep it separate and just use a strap to keep the holder closed...

Cheers

Jace