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Posted by nurcombe on 09-20-2001 11:38 AM:

ThumBoard - Anybody tried it?

Just found this featured on the Handspring site. Seiko have a keyboard for the Visor called the ThumBoard ($39.99 from PalmGear, $49.99 from Seiko!).

http://www.palmgear.com/hs/products...amp;prodcatID=6

http://www.seiko-austin.com/cgi-bin...040301&i=21

Has anyone tried it? I've been waiting for the EtherAge ClipKee (http://www.etherage.com/) to come out, but this looks as good.

Any comment appreciated.

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Posted by sijpie on 09-20-2001 12:25 PM:

I just wonder, it covers the grafitti area completely. Will it have everything you need?

New Seiko keyboard

A small keyboard (they are popping up everywhere) for the Visor and the Palm V. The Palm one is slightly smaller than the one for the Visor: 2.6 x 3.8 x 1" vs 3 x 3.8 x 1"
Details for Vx
Details for Visor

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Posted by gordons_m on 09-20-2001 01:23 PM:

I have been holding out for the ClipKee but this looks like it is just as good or better. And it is available today.

The ThumBoard looks slightly bigger than the ClipKee but that may be a good thing. I like the fact that the ThumBoard has rubber keys. The ThumBoard also looks more professional.

Are there any reviews on this keyboard?

The Sieko web site states that this keyboard is compatible with Visor Deluxe but the PalmOS version required is 3.5H2 or higher. My VDX is loaded with 3.1. Will this keyboard still be compatible with my VDX?

Posted by sijpie on 09-20-2001 01:50 PM:

I guess you'll have to ask Seiko, or the company you are buying it from. It is annonced on the Handspring site as suitable for the VdX so I assume it will be!

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Posted by kamalot on 09-21-2001 02:44 PM:

No Prism

Rats, it does not fit my Prism. The info says it is meant to remain on the unit. Does this mean it is not easy to take off?

Posted by nurcombe on 09-21-2001 03:56 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by kamalot
The info says it is meant to remain on the unit. Does this mean it is not easy to take off?

and how are you supposed to HoySync? I was tempted, but I'll think I'll wait for the ClipKee or the SnapNType.

Any chance of somebody at VC doing a review of these? They all seem to be a much of a muchness, be nice to get a comparision.

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Posted by gordons_m on 09-21-2001 04:37 PM:

I couldn't find any information stating that ClipKee or Snap N Go will support HotSync while the keyboard is attached. It is my assumption that the keyboard would need to be removed prior to hotsync for any solution offered.

Reviews of these keyboards would be appreciated.

Posted by culo77 on 09-21-2001 06:55 PM:

I would love to get the thumboard. but yet again it is another product that is not compatible with the "EDGE". why cant i obtain anything that is compatable with the "EDGE". oh why. when i do papers for school i am stuck using graffitti. I WANT A KEYBOARD FOR THE EDGE!!!

Posted by hloakes on 09-21-2001 07:25 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by culo77
I would love to get the thumboard. but yet again it is another product that is not compatible with the "EDGE". why cant i obtain anything that is compatable with the "EDGE". oh why. when i do papers for school i am stuck using graffitti. I WANT A KEYBOARD FOR THE EDGE!!!

I guess sometime living on the edge is tough!

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Posted by miradu on 09-21-2001 09:52 PM:

It apperas to me that the product is MADE to replace graffiti. The official website paints the picture of leaving it on. That said, I doubt it will be hard to get on and off, becuase also on the site it says something to the likes of take it off anytime... sooo

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Posted by mgflorez on 09-24-2001 09:15 PM:

SnapNType v. ThumBoard

Handspring appears to be selling a ThumBoard http://www.palmgear.com/hs/products...amp;prodcatID=6 and VC seems to be hawking a SnapNType http://www.visorcentral.com/page/0-2-1127-2.htm . A review would be great.

Posted by lonesniper on 09-24-2001 11:33 PM:

Please mini-keyboard reviews

I think mini-keyboards are like buses, you wait for ages and then two turn up at once. I have been wishing for these to be released for months. Problem now, which one??!!! I too vote for a quick and extensive review of these products. I need one that works with YadaYada's Minstrel Wirelesss modem. I just want one now, but don't want to get the wrong one.

Posted by dampeoples on 09-25-2001 01:04 AM:

Here's one from fellowes, I saw it in CompUSA. If memory serves me, it has a flat keyboard like one of my Atari computers did.

http://www.fellowes.com/store/index...05&pCat=194

Posted by mcristia on 09-25-2001 02:54 PM:

If ya' wanna change the batteries on the Visor Solo, Deluxe, Platinum, or Neo, the keyboards have to come off, no?

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Posted by headgamer on 09-25-2001 07:19 PM:

If I get one it is going to have to be the Snap-n-Type, since I have a Prism. It is the only one specified as being compatible with my Prism...

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Posted by ThirdMan on 09-25-2001 09:36 PM:

ThumBoard en route

I ordered a ThumBoard, and it shipped today via UPS Ground. Check back here in a week and I will post a review (unless, of course, somebody beats me to it).

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Posted by nurcombe on 09-27-2001 10:33 AM:

Anybody waiting for the ClipKee may want to check out my post at http://discussion.visorcentral.com/...;threadid=18602

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Posted by headgamer on 09-27-2001 12:58 PM:

Well, it doesn't matter to me. A buddy of mine just offered me his Stowaway - barely used - for $45. A full sized keybpoard for the same price as these little ones. I can't beat that... And it is more appropriate to use at conferences and such - can type into the Prism and then jot down extra notes on the side - without having to constantly pick up and put down my Prism...

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