Think Outside Announces Bluetooth Support for Windows Mobile 5.0

[Darius Wey]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.thinkoutside.com/company/pressrelease/windows%20mobile%20complete.pdf' target='_blank'>http://www.thinkoutside.com/company...%20complete.pdf</a><br /><br /></div><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/wey-20051014-ThinkOutside.gif" /><br /><br />Think Outside has just released a digitally-signed enhanced keyboard driver that supports Windows Mobile 5.0. With the Stowaway Universal Bluetooth Keyboard and the driver, Windows Mobile 5.0 users will have the option to use the Stowaway Bluetooth Travel Mouse in conjunction with the keyboard, as well as make use of a new shortcut utility that allows users to find key combinations that produce alternate characters and symbols. The updated driver can be downloaded from <a href="http://www.thinkoutside.com/support/download.asp?did=22&pid=9&link=/support/Download%20Support/PPC/En/dr/Think%20Outside%20PPC%20En.zip">here</a>.

[ricksfiona]

Hmm, I always thought it was a no-brainer. However, this is all good news. I use the mouse and keyboard with my iPAQ 5550. People always are amazed when I use it.

[huangzhinong]

It's really funny. The picture shows FJ N520, which has no bluetooth.

I may be wrong.

I am not sure now. N520 hard buttons have the same color as body color. It may be a new PPC device.

[lapchinj]

I'm not sure if this is the thread for this but I have to ask.

I was looking at buying a keyboard for my x50v but this doesn't have the infamous top numbers row. But at the moment I'm using the HP bluetooth keyboard (with all the keys :D ) with my hp4150. Since I'm looking for a keyboard for the x50v I was wondering if anyone new of any bluetooth drivers for the Dell? I haven't upgraded to WM5 as of yet but I'm looking for any driver info on either of the versions.

Jeff-

[Darius Wey]

It's really funny. The picture shows FJ N520, which has no bluetooth.

It's not the N520, and for the record, the picture has nothing to do with this post. I just included because it had a Think Outside keyboard in it. 8)

[Menneisyys]

It's really funny. The picture shows FJ N520, which has no bluetooth.

I may be wrong.

I am not sure now. N520 hard buttons have the same color as body color. It may be a new PPC device.

It's the PL720. ThinkOutside has been using this for more than half a year (http://www.firstloox.org//forums/showthread.php?t=3455).

[Phillip Dyson]

Its also funny that the Toshiba is in the picture. And I know its not compatible. :(

[Dogo]

...why doesn´t Thinkoutside develop and test their drivers properly before embarking into newer OS supports or other marketing moves ? :confused totally: :confused totally: :confused totally:
I am stating this because their latest driver version (4.2) for PPC 2003 is absolutely unstable on my Ipaq 2215 and other models, as you can easily confirm on Thinkoutside´s forums under "Secure reconnection" topic.

[Jason Lee]

...why doesn´t Thinkoutside develop and test their drivers properly before embarking into newer OS supports or other marketing moves ? :confused totally: :confused totally: :confused totally:
I am stating this because their latest driver version (4.2) for PPC 2003 is absolutely unstable on my Ipaq 2215 and other models, as you can easily confirm on Thinkoutside´s forums under "Secure reconnection" topic.

hehe i know what you mean.. I finnaly got 4.2 working (or i understand it's quirks) i'm almost affraid to upgrade to 4.3. Maybe i should just leave well enough alone. Until i break down and buy that k-jam i told myself i don't need. ;)

[Menneisyys]

I am stating this because their latest driver version (4.2) for PPC 2003 is absolutely unstable on my Ipaq 2215 and other models, as you can easily confirm on Thinkoutside´s forums under "Secure reconnection" topic.

4.2 has caused problems on WM2003SE problems too; I've also dongraded back to 4.1 after constantly running into them on my PL720.

[Menneisyys]

Its also funny that the Toshiba is in the picture. And I know its not compatible. :(

Are you sure it's the Toshi? I'd say it's the PL720 - it's hard to decide on an image of so bad quality; the VoIP speaker in the top center and the power button can still be seen.

[Phillip Dyson]

Its also funny that the Toshiba is in the picture. And I know its not compatible. :(

Are you sure it's the Toshi? I'd say it's the PL720 - it's hard to decide on an image of so bad quality; the VoIP speaker in the top center and the power button can still be seen.

You know you're right. I never realized how close they are in contour and layout.

[huangzhinong]

Just want to add something to the confusion: it is NOT PL720 either. The upper boader is much shorter than that of PL720, and the body color is different too. (Dark blue vs. silver grey).
http://attach.mobile01.com/attach/200509/mobile01-0a414d11ddf122bda1352e5e60e71d3e.jpg

[Phillip Dyson]

Couldn't it be the 400 Series?

[huangzhinong]

Yes, you are right. The correct answer is loox 420. I know I saw this one before, just can't remember. :D
http://www.firstloox.org/loox_420.jpg

[Menneisyys]

Couldn't it be the 400 Series?

Yes, you're right! The 400 is pretty similar to the 720. I've zoomed into the ad; indeed, it can clearly be seen that the PDA has two LED's in the top left corner and writing (instead of the Power button) in the top right:

http://winmobiletech.com/kuvat/StowAwayAd/Fujitsu_Siemens_Pocket_Loox720.jpg
http://winmobiletech.com/kuvat/StowAwayAd/StowAwayAd.png
http://winmobiletech.com/kuvat/StowAwayAd/PocketLOOX400.jpg

[Dogo]

...why doesn´t Thinkoutside develop and test their drivers properly before embarking into newer OS supports or other marketing moves ? :confused totally: :confused totally: :confused totally:
I am stating this because their latest driver version (4.2) for PPC 2003 is absolutely unstable on my Ipaq 2215 and other models, as you can easily confirm on Thinkoutside´s forums under "Secure reconnection" topic.

hehe i know what you mean.. I finnaly got 4.2 working (or i understand it's quirks) i'm almost affraid to upgrade to 4.3. Maybe i should just leave well enough alone. Until i break down and buy that k-jam i told myself i don't need. ;)

4.2 has caused problems on WM2003SE problems too; I've also dongraded back to 4.1 after constantly running into them on my PL720.


Thank god I was not the only one who thinks TO support is a total disgrace ! :pukeface2:
I really thought I was the only one on earth with problems with their drivers ! :frusty:
Even though I could not make 4.2 version work, I am happy to have made my BT SA finally operational and not a 60 USD paperweight.