06-25-2004, 11:00 PM
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Dave's iPAQ Reviews iBIZ's Virtual Keyboard
I think we might be able to reclassify the virtual keyboard as exists-but-hard-to-getware.  Dave over at Dave's iPAQ got his hands on one and gave it a spin.
"As you can see in this picture the unit projected beautifully and I was pleasantly surprised. It took us about an hour to get used to the typing style and also for us to get the feel of typing on a flat surface. I liked the overall clarity of the projection and also was impressed with the availability of an up,down,left,right arrow this was a nice touch and responded appropriately."
Now, the million dollar question is, when will it come out?
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06-25-2004, 11:11 PM
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I wonder what it looks like in a regularly lighted environment
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06-25-2004, 11:22 PM
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It's great that Dave got one for review, but if it's true that the device never received FCC clearance and that it's illegal for it to be sold in the US, then the problems aren't over yet...
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06-25-2004, 11:24 PM
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It would be cool if it had a place to mount the device (maybe on top) so that you could look directly at the device while typeing...
Just a thought!
Steve
Oh, and I really do hope this makes it to market. I would love to get my hands on one to test...
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06-25-2004, 11:27 PM
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As cool as this sounds, it doesn't look very comfortable, and I'm not just talking relearning to type. I'm referring to the way the PDA has to rest, and in such a way that it's own chord doesn't get in the way of the laser's field. With having to add extra luggage like a stand for example, what exactly is a keyboard like this supposed to be saving us from that the current batch of foldable keyboards don't do well enough already?
I guess it's got that gadget appeal, because even after all that, I'm still intrigued... :devilboy:
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06-25-2004, 11:33 PM
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The author mentioned having to get used to the style of typing needed on the device, but failed to talk at all about just what the style is! I've heard rumors that you need to "one finger" type with large movements of your fingers, which to me sounds very slow, but I'd love to know just how you do type on the thing.
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06-25-2004, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Perry Reed
The author mentioned having to get used to the style of typing needed on the device, but failed to talk at all about just what the style is! I've heard rumors that you need to "one finger" type with large movements of your fingers, which to me sounds very slow, but I'd love to know just how you do type on the thing.
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Hunt and peck maybe? :lol: Hey, that's the way I type anyway! :wink:
Steve
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06-26-2004, 12:06 AM
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Considering the amount of lawsuits this company is trying to wrap its head around I don't think we will see this baby any time soon, if ever. Too bad as this thing has some potential.
http://smartmobileassets.com/cgi-bin...s,m=1088058068
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06-26-2004, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Perry Reed
The author mentioned having to get used to the style of typing needed on the device, but failed to talk at all about just what the style is! I've heard rumors that you need to "one finger" type with large movements of your fingers, which to me sounds very slow, but I'd love to know just how you do type on the thing.
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Perry thanks for your comment. I actually addressed it here
Overall I feel iBIZ has delivered a stellar product. The projector was extremely durable and well manufactured. We did notice though the classic two fingered hunt and peck style of typing works best with the Virtual Keyboard.
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06-26-2004, 12:24 AM
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Overall I feel iBIZ has delivered a stellar product.
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Even though its more than 2 months past its promised shipping date, and even though allegedly it's illegal to sell in the US because it allegedly hasn't received FCC approval?
I imagine there are many people who would consider heroin to be a "stellar product" even though it hasn't received FDA approval and is illegal to sell in the US...
I can understand being gratefull for receiving a prototype unit for evaluation when they're otherwise extremely difficult to locate, but I can't understand Dave's review. I guess my standards are just somewhat higher than Dave's.
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