iBIZ Virtual Keyboard: Still Virtual

[Pat Logsdon]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.pocketpctools.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid2=970' target='_blank'>http://www.pocketpctools.com/module...rticle&sid2=970</a><br /><br /></div><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/logsdon_20040512_ibiz.jpg" /><br /><br />Despite <a href="http://www.ibizcorp.com/corporate/release/releasemay03_04.html">recent claims</a> by the company, and despite the words "Now Shipping" in big red letters at the top of the iBIZ <a href="http://store.yahoo.com/ibizpda/vike.html">online store</a>, the virtual laser keyboard is NOT actually being released to the public yet. It seems that they missed a crucial little step, like actually waiting for appropriate certification and stuff. While I'm guessing that it won't burn a hole through your skull, it's nice to have certification where things like lasers are involved. <br /><br />Ken Schilling, President and CEO of iBIZ Technology Corp assured the public that "We do not have a time line at the moment for product certification approvals; however, we will keep our customers informed via e-mail, updates on our web site, and through press releases as quickly as we have confirmed dates." Watch this space for further virtual developments. :mrgreen:

[Christian]

I think you meant to post this to the virtual news at www.oqothoughts.com :wink:

[jkendrick]

I still contend that somebody misplaced the prototype and since it's a virtual keyboard they can't find it. :)

[Zack Mahdavi]

I'm wondering why they haven't released any NEW pictures of the device..... it's still that same picture with the "virtual" hands. I don't understand why people would preorder this thing without actually even seeing any real pictures of the device... :(

[Pony99CA]

Ken Schilling, President and CEO of iBIZ Technology Corp assured the public that "We do not have a time line at the moment for product certification approvals; however, we will keep our customers informed via e-mail, updates on our web site, and through press releases as quickly as we have confirmed dates." Watch this space for further virtual developments. :mrgreen:
How "assured" would you feel when they say they don't have a schedule for this? As for updates on their Web site, maybe the first one should be to remove the May 4 "Now Shipping" news item. :roll: And what's up with their home page talking about the packaging of the keyboard? I know that's how I choose a product to buy. :roll: :roll:

Seriously, while the Virtual Keyboard has a high cool factor, it seems like a silly idea. I'd much rather have a foldable keyboard with real keys. It may be larger, but it's also more flexible and more ergonomic.

Steve

[Pat Logsdon]

How "assured" would you feel when they say they don't have a schedule for this? As for updates on their Web site, maybe the first one should be to remove the May 4 "Now Shipping" news item.
Yup - that was exactly my point. Maybe I should have been even more sarcastic :wink:

Seriously, while the Virtual Keyboard has a high cool factor, it seems like a silly idea. I'd much rather have a foldable keyboard with real keys. It may be larger, but it's also more flexible and more ergonomic.
I am 100% with you. I love my folding keyboard, and no fancy-schmancy laser keyboard with no tactile feedback is going to make me change my mind. :mrgreen:

[JvanEkris]

Eeeeeeh Guys,

I do not want to spoil a good rant, but this product is sold through http://store.yahoo.com/ibizpda/vike.html and i know some people who have one.......

Jaap