Slick Keyboards For iPAQs in UK Online Store

[Ed Hansberry]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.pda-store.co.uk/products/keyboards.htm' target='_blank'>http://www.pda-store.co.uk/products/keyboards.htm</a><br /><br /></div>Here are some keyboards for the iPAQ that I haven't seen before. They seem to be made by a company called Saitek.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/hansberry/2003/20030103-saitek.jpg" /><br /><br />This is the "Mini Keyboard" and is about 34 pounds.<br />• Full QWERTY keyboard <i>(Given the size, I think "full" in this context means it has all the letters unless it does some sort of blowfish expansion)</i> ;)<br />• 4 PDA standard buttons <br />• PDA core function shortcuts <br />• Scroll wheel <br />• Rubbersied hand grips <br />• Folds into self contained case <br />• Compatible with Compaq iPAQ™ 3800 – 3900 Series <br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/hansberry/2003/20030103-saitek2.jpg" /><br /><br />This is the "Slimline Keyboard" and is between 34 and 42 pounds, depending on which iPAQ you have.<br />• Full QWERTY keyboard <i>(this really is full sized, or at least as big as a subnotebook)</i><br />• 19 programmble keys <br />• Shortcut to international and number on-screen keypads <br />• D-Pad for enhanced screen navigation <br />• PDA slots into place to connect <br />• 4 PDA standard buttons <br />• PDA core function shortcuts <br />• Folds into a sleek,compact case <br />• CD with drivers included <br />• iPAQ 3100-3900 supported<br /><br />Not sure if I like the keys - I like the tactile feel of a Stowaway - but these are both very stylish. Anyone own one of these?

[KyleC]

http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/hansberry/2003/20030103-saitek2.jpg

This is the "Slimline Keyboard" and is between 34 and 42 pounds, depending on which iPAQ you have.

Perhaps you ought to use the symbol £ to denote pounds. For a minute or two, I actually believed that the keyboard weighed 34-42 pounds!

[Peter Foot]

Perhaps you ought to use the symbol £ to denote pounds. For a minute or two, I actually believed that the keyboard weighed 34-42 pounds!

Or about 40 quid :wink:

[ECOslin]

Isn't between 34 and 42 British pounds, depending on which iPAQ you have. a lot more expensive than some Ipaq keyboards around?

Edward

$57 to $71 U.S.
$89 to $111 Canadian

[dh]

Not only can you enter data into your PDA you also get a healthy workout carrying this small but heavy keyboard about.

Another cool feature feature is that, having a keyboard being made of lead, you can package your films inside to prevent damage from airport x-ray machines.

Actually I find the lack of a UKPound key a bit of a pain at times as well.

By the way, I think the slimline model looks pretty cool.

[cessquill]

The Compaq foldable keyboard is about £94, MicroKeyboard £43 and the Stowaway is £78, so not that expensive, no. Would be interested to see if they were any good though.

[NLS]

I am still waiting for the euro conversion (ok roughly same as $)

:wink:

[Deslock]

Perhaps you ought to use the symbol £ to denote pounds. For a minute or two, I actually believed that the keyboard weighed 34-42 pounds!
I say leave it the way it is Ed... if someone tries to post a correction before they realize you're referring to cost, we can tease him mercilessly. :twisted:

It's kind of a neat idesign, but based on the pictures and write-up, I think one of the collapsable full-size keyboards would be more useful.

[Unreal32]

Does anyone know if the thumb board has a sticky Shift key? That's one huge thing missing from my Compaq-branded thumb board or the Sakar/iConcepts thumb board, or the other thumb boards I have tried. Anyone know if this one -- or any other thumb board -- has the "sticky" shift key like the Blackberry? THAT was a great thumb board.

[Ed Hansberry]

Perhaps you ought to use the symbol £ to denote pounds. For a minute or two, I actually believed that the keyboard weighed 34-42 pounds!
I say leave it the way it is Ed... if someone tries to post a correction before they realize you're referring to cost, we can tease him mercilessly. :twisted:
That was my plan. :twisted: I don't have that funky looking E on my keyboard anyway. :lol:

[GregWard]

The Compaq foldable keyboard is about £94, MicroKeyboard £43 and the Stowaway is £78, so not that expensive, no. Would be interested to see if they were any good though.

PC Plus Magazine just reviewed the folding one. They liked two things (lots of function buttons and easy to install). Generally, though, it came across very badly. Lots of wasted space, keys too small and very flimsy were the worst complaints. Didn't sound like a good buy.

[hollis_f]

I might be interested in the slimline version if I knew that it didn't screw up serial communications like the Compaq keyboard does. I'd also have to be assured that it locked into the open position, rather than flopping about like the Stowaway.

[ipaq38vette]

Does this keyboard, or any Compaq thumbboard for that matter, work with an expansion pack on at the same time?

[T-Will]

http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/hansberry/2003/20030103-saitek2.jpg

This is the "Slimline Keyboard" and is between 34 and 42 pounds, depending on which iPAQ you have.

Perhaps you ought to use the symbol £ to denote pounds. For a minute or two, I actually believed that the keyboard weighed 34-42 pounds!

I thought the same thing for a second... :D

[Unreal32]

Does this keyboard, or any Compaq thumbboard for that matter, work with an expansion pack on at the same time?

I have 3... the iPaq-branded model does work with any expansion pack. (It is spring-loaded.) The iConcepts model has a removable plate in back,which is NOT a good solution, since it is easy to remove but hard to replace properly. Also, I noticed without an expansion pack, there was significant wobble in the unit. The other one I have from (???? I don't remember.. it's not the clickntype or the snapntype.. but looks a little like the snapntype... oddly, it does not have any logo or brand name on it) does not support this either. The ClickNType from Targus does not appear to... so far as I know the only one that does is the iPaq-branded model of thumb board.

[powder2000]

Does the 34 lb thumboard allow the use of expansion packs with it :lol: :roll: . What are the keys like, looks like they are a little different than the traditional rubber ones like many other thumboards. Would be cool if they popped or something when pressed.

[Duncan]

That was my plan. I don't have that funky looking E on my keyboard anyway

It's actually an 'L' rather than an 'E'! 8)

[Fzara]

Besides, anyone who can thinks about it knows that it would be impossible this can weigh 40 pounds!

Heh. Funnny joke Ed. First hour of the morning and im in a good mood. Whens the last time that ever happened?

[spg]

http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/hansberry/2003/20030103-saitek2.jpg

This is the "Slimline Keyboard" and is between 34 and 42 pounds, depending on which iPAQ you have.

Perhaps you ought to use the symbol £ to denote pounds. For a minute or two, I actually believed that the keyboard weighed 34-42 pounds!

I thought the same thing for a second... :D
As did I. I did a double take there for a second. I actually really like that design on the mini-keyboard. It looks pretty cool.

[Kati Compton]

I just thought there was an initial "." missing...

[Janak Parekh]

I just thought there was an initial "." missing...
That was my thought at first for about 5 seconds. Still, 4 pounds for a micro keyboard? :lol:

--janak

[spg]

I just thought there was an initial "." missing...
That was my thought at first for about 5 seconds. Still, 4 pounds for a micro keyboard? :lol:

--janak
Hey well you know what some say, "the bigger the better". Although I really don't guess that would apply to a "micro" keyboard. :)

[mookie123]

So, how can I get this 40 pounds shiny objects anyway? Does it made out of uranium? lol

[emjay]

That was my plan. :twisted: I don't have that funky looking E on my keyboard anyway. :lol:

If you hold the ALT key while typing 0163 on the numerical pad, one of those funny looking L's (E would be a euro - €) appears: ££££ :P :idea:

You can get all the funny characters this way - useful for accented characters, etc. The little used Character Map program has the relevant number codes!

Of course, I'm sure Ed knows this but perhaps some might find it useful :roll:

[Kati Compton]

I just thought there was an initial "." missing...
That was my thought at first for about 5 seconds. Still, 4 pounds for a micro keyboard? :lol:


I thought .4.... ;)

[ruffas]

:idea: I've seen the Slimline keyboard it does look really good. Not seen it in action though, but looks really sturdy.

This is my first post, as I have a PALM. Don't hurt me!!! :oops:

Been thinking about an iPAQ, is there hope for me?

[Sanjay Srikonda]

I sure hope that's not the weight. what do you carry the thing in a bucket and your ipaq in your pocket?

:)

[KyleC]

That was my plan. :twisted: I don't have that funky looking E on my keyboard anyway. :lol:

If you hold the ALT key while typing 0163 on the numerical pad, one of those funny looking L's (E would be a euro - €) appears: ££££ :P :idea:

You can get all the funny characters this way - useful for accented characters, etc. The little used Character Map program has the relevant number codes!

Of course, I'm sure Ed knows this but perhaps some might find it useful :roll:

I used "Character Map" usually found in Start>Programs>Accessories to figure out the Alt+Nubmer sequence. I recomment this method to guessing numbers. :wink: As to "leavin the post as it is", I don't think that it's wise to decieve people especially when you're a site admin. That's just nasty not-niceness! :evil:

[Gen-M]

It's a new meaning for the term "Brick" :lol:

[ricksfiona]

They are both REALLY slick looking devices. I'll probably get the mini keyboard.

[Pony99CA]

Perhaps you ought to use the symbol £ to denote pounds. For a minute or two, I actually believed that the keyboard weighed 34-42 pounds!
I say leave it the way it is Ed... if someone tries to post a correction before they realize you're referring to cost, we can tease him mercilessly. :twisted:
That was my plan. :twisted: I don't have that funky looking E on my keyboard anyway. :lol:
Couldn't you just say "pounds sterling"? Brits, is that correct terminology now?

Or, better still, instead of saying "and is NN pounds", say "and the cost is NN pounds". That would be more obvious. I did a double-take, too. :oops:

That thumbboard does look very cool, though.

Steve