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Posted by CrocHunter on 07-13-2001 12:12 AM:

New Mini-Keyboard with scroll wheel

Hello,

Please check out my new mini-keyboard for Visors. It features a scroll wheel, app shortcuts, and qwerty layout. We're working on a version that will have built in 802.11!

http://www.etherage.com

Thanks!

Tem Balanco
Etherage, Inc.

Posted by MarkEagle on 07-13-2001 01:58 AM:

Looks interesting... wanna send me one for review?

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Posted by miradu on 07-13-2001 03:22 AM:

hmm - intresting. I like the idea of the scroll wheel, that's a KILLER idea... It looks Mark already called it for review - not like I don't have enough to do already

What's the Orange buttun for?

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Posted by CrocHunter on 07-13-2001 03:25 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by miradu2000
hmm - intresting. I like the idea of the scroll wheel, that's a KILLER idea... It looks Mark already called it for review - not like I don't have enough to do already

What's the Orange buttun for?

Actually, the orange button makes you invisible!

No really, the orange button is an option key that gives you access to symbols like $#@!%^&* etc.

I'm glad you like it!

Tem

Posted by dvIceT on 07-13-2001 03:46 AM:

Seems pretty cool. The scroll wheel sets it apart from the flurry of other similar mini-keyboards that have come out recently. Will it be available in retail? If so, when?

Also, I know it's cool to say that 802.11b capabilities are being worked on, but is that just ad-speak or is it actually doable in that form factor? Do you have any idea what the price will be for these capabilities? Hopefully, it'll be under the Xircom WiFi module price range.

Posted by CrocHunter on 07-13-2001 03:52 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by dvIceT
Seems pretty cool. The scroll wheel sets it apart from the flurry of other similar mini-keyboards that have come out recently. Will it be available in retail? If so, when?

Also, I know it's cool to say that 802.11b capabilities are being worked on, but is that just ad-speak or is it actually doable in that form factor? Do you have any idea what the price will be for these capabilities? Hopefully, it'll be under the Xircom WiFi module price range.

We're expeciting it available in August. The scroll wheel is a nice feature.

The 802.11 wil be in a slightly different form factor, a sled concept. Just picture a sled with a wraparound keyboard. The price of version 2 will be around $149-$189.

Posted by miradu on 07-13-2001 04:02 AM:

But the Springboard slot will stay unobstructed, so you can have oversized modules, correct? please?

Also, will their be a verison availble for da Prism?

Last of all, I know red LED's are dirt cheap, but blue ones look so much cooler. Any chance of that happening?

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Posted by CrocHunter on 07-13-2001 04:05 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by miradu2000
But the Springboard slot will stay unobstructed, so you can have oversized modules, correct? please?

Also, will their be a verison availble for da Prism?

Last of all, I know red LED's are dirt cheap, but blue ones look so much cooler. Any chance of that happening?

Correct, the springboard will stay available. We'll be making versions for all handhelds.

Blue LEDs, huh? Interesting. Thanks for the feedback!

Posted by dvIceT on 07-13-2001 04:08 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by CrocHunter

We're expeciting it available in August. The scroll wheel is a nice feature.

The 802.11 wil be in a slightly different form factor, a sled concept. Just picture a sled with a wraparound keyboard. The price of version 2 will be around $149-$189.

Good to hear. I'll definitely keep an eye out for both, especially the 802.11b keyboard if it's within the ballpark of your price range.

Posted by bsevern on 07-13-2001 05:41 AM:

Looks great!

I got a Cisco/Access Point 802.11, and would certainly be interested in your V2 keyboard! The Xircom unit is nice, but the price is ludicrous!

Posted by gordons_m on 07-13-2001 01:23 PM:

When is version 2 with 802.11 support going to be available?

Posted by jradi on 07-13-2001 04:05 PM:

Congratulations!

I've been reluctant to buy a keyboard for my VDX, but this is definitely going to be the one - especially if you add either (or both!) the CF and 802.11b - what a dream!

Posted by PDAENVY on 07-13-2001 04:23 PM:

QUESTION

Is the user expected to touch-type on this, or does s/he use two thumbs to type?

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Posted by briker206 on 07-13-2001 05:27 PM:

When can I order the wireless???

If they can get 802.11b working in a modest form factor I'd order a dozen. I actually would for my IS division. Let us put the barcode scanners or memplugs in and sync over the network or close out our trouble tickets from the site of the problem......Now if they could provide a port to hook up a GPS to as well or get the CF so I could store maps and use with my magellan, hey!

Posted by VTL on 07-13-2001 06:37 PM:

I'm pretty sure you'd have to thumb type on this or any of the competing keyboards using the same concept. It's not bad - I do the same thing on my RIM, it's pretty easy once you get the hang of it.

Posted by CrocHunter on 07-13-2001 06:41 PM:

Re: QUESTION

quote:
Originally posted by PDAENVY
Is the user expected to touch-type on this, or does s/he use two thumbs to type?

Hi Jeff,

The user uses a "thumb typing" action. Ever see a BlackBerry in use? Same concept.

Posted by Tyrone Slothrop on 07-25-2001 03:40 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by CrocHunter

Correct, the springboard will stay available. We'll be making versions for all handhelds.

Including an Edge version?

Posted by dick-richardson on 07-25-2001 04:19 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
Including an Edge version?

I second that motion. If you could do it with the ability to keep the aluminum cover on -- even if it's in the slightly removed position (as is required for syncing), you'd secure yourself at least one more customer.

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Posted by John Nowak on 07-25-2001 06:25 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop

Including an Edge version?

I'd buy one then, absolutely.

Posted by volcanopele on 07-26-2001 12:30 AM:

Looks very cool. If I have the money when the VDX version is released, I would buy it. Good luck.

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