[rob_ocelot]

Originally Posted by GreasyP

I'll second that. I've been saying for years companies should just dump the proprietary connections and go with straight USB, even USB 1.1 would be better than what they have now.

The problem with USB is that Activesync treats the PocketPC as if it were a 'slave' device. If the pocket PC can act as a USB 'host' then it would be possible to hook up keyboards and mice, providing that drivers exist. A few PPC's can do this, but I can't think of them off the top of my head.

With all the bluetooth enabled devices out now you'd think MS would write proper mouse drivers so you could potentially use a mouse with a Pocket PC, at least something that displays a pointer! For that matter, do BT keyboards work with WM2003?

Regards,
Rob S.

[rob_ocelot]

Originally Posted by GreasyP

I'll second that. I've been saying for years companies should just dump the proprietary connections and go with straight USB, even USB 1.1 would be better than what they have now.

The problem with USB is that Activesync treats the PocketPC as if it were a 'slave' device. If the pocket PC can act as a USB 'host' then it would be possible to hook up keyboards and mice, providing that drivers exist. A few PPC's can do this, but I can't think of them off the top of my head.

With all the bluetooth enabled devices out now you'd think MS would write proper mouse drivers so you could potentially use a mouse with a Pocket PC, at least something that displays a pointer! For that matter, do BT keyboards work with WM2003?

Regards,
Rob S.

[Oleander]

Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry

It would be nice if all keyboard makers would use a standard connector then just sell or include adapters for a wide range of devices.

Oh, but there is!

It's called bluetooth! :twisted:

http://www.flexis.co.kr/web/fxcubebt.htm

[theone3]

Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry

The keyboard is also waterproof

Just what I've always wanted

Now I can type underwater :wink:

[Ed Hansberry]

Originally Posted by theone3

Just what I've always wanted

Now I can type underwater :wink:

I'm thinking hot tub.

[Kati Compton]

Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry

I'm thinking hot tub.

And I'm thinking spilled beverage.

[Ed Hansberry]

Originally Posted by Kati Compton

And I'm thinking spilled beverage.

I sometimes spill beverages in the hot tub too.

[tanalasta]

Originally Posted by PJTrader

Wouldn't it just be simpler to put a standard USB port in and let the user connect whatever darned keyboard/mouse hit their fancy.

I totally agree. I had this thought just yesterday night when I was thinking about the connectors. Wouldn't it be nice if all pocketpc's, cradles, accessories used a USB 2.0 (haha maybe not firewire) port. It'd also meen we can use plug and play devices like flash discs (coz not all PC's/laptops take SD/CF cards without an external reader).

The obvious benefit apart from this is multi-device compatibility.
My two cents

[needsomehelp]

Does anyone know if this is compatible with the Motorola Q phone?