11-25-2003, 03:00 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,228
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Preview Of The Stowaway IR Keyboard
http://www.gadgetaddict.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=629
"I just got my brand new Stowaway IR keyboard about 6 minutes ago. Here are some first impressions while I'm waiting for the drivers to install to my iPAQ."
You can read more at the Gadget Addict site.
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11-25-2003, 05:54 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,398
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(Hopefully) we'll be getting a review of the keyboard here at PPCT, too.
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11-25-2003, 06:23 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 73
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I want to see a bluetooth keyboard. It seems like the perfect use of the technology!
I know that bluetooth is a relatively power-conservative wireless connectivity technology (compared to WI-FI for example), but does anyone know how it would compare to IR? Would Bluetooth use more, less, or the same amount of power that IR would?
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11-26-2003, 01:06 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 204
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Was about to complain about this company, still not too happy with them but just got shipment confirmation.
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11-26-2003, 04:21 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 361
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I've had the same kind of frustration when dealing directly with ThinkOutside on a purchase (remember the old 3800 connectors?), but I had to remember that their main function is as a manufacturer, not a retailer. That's why they enter licensing agreements with people like Targus and Fellowes. So, if you're dealing direct, be patient! They do come through!
I'm a little disappointed that this review doesn't touch on the primary PPC users of this keyboard - they long orphaned 1900 series HPs! Anyone have any comments on operation with it? I know the IR is on the side of these, which shouldn't affect anything - just curious how the end result came out.
It is the time to be watching for gift ideas, you know :wink:
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11-26-2003, 05:20 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 85
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Since I "trashed" them a bit, I thought I should be fair and point out the keyboard will work the PPC AND Palm - just load the appropriate driver - that's nice value.
I also wrote up a piece on the Gadget Addict site about how manufacturers are having a tough time with pricing - dropping PPC prices mean peripherals have to be cheap or they won't get sold - long gone are the days of spending $100 for a keyboard when your PPC is $149...
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