Registered: Oct 2001
Location: New Orleans, LA, formerly of New York, NY
Posts: 13

Which Keyboards work with my Prism?

Ok, I have my Stowaway (and yes, I just got the new drivers) but it seems like MOST of the new Snap N Type/Thumboard/PocketType varieties are not compatible with the Prism's form factor. Which ones currently work, aside from Snap N Type? Which one is the best, regardless of whether it is currently available? And which of the ones that DON'T currently support the Prism are coming out with Prism-compatible versions anytime soon?

Registered: Sep 2000
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 832

I think the only keyboards that don't work are the Thumboard and the GoType. I have heard of people notching the GoType and using it with the Prism. In my opinion, the Stowaway is best because it's full size.
Sterling

Registered: Oct 2001
Location: New Orleans, LA, formerly of New York, NY
Posts: 13

OK, once again, I ALREADY HAVE A STOWAWAY. I want a keyboard for my Prism that emulates the RIM/Blackberry keyboard setup of the new Snap N Type/Thumboard/PocketType variety. Of these, the vast majority are NOT currently compatible with the Prism's form factor.

Registered: Sep 2000
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 832

Re: Which Keyboards work with my Prism?

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Originally posted by paz5559
. Which ones currently work, aside from Snap N Type? Which one is the best, regardless of whether it is currently available?

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Registered: Oct 2001
Location: New Orleans, LA, formerly of New York, NY
Posts: 13

Unfortunately the information you gave me neither comports with my request, nor is it accurate. Stowaway neither emulates the RIM/Blackberry keyboard setup, nor is it of the new Snap N Type/Thumboard/PocketType variety. As well, based on the video on the front of the VC site, I know PocketType is NOT compatible with Prism. So no, actually, you DIDN'T answer the question I asked.

Registered: Sep 2000
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 832

My mistake, I was under the assumption that you were asking about ALL of the keyboards, re-reading I see not. Let me reiterate, the SnapnType works, currently it looks like it is the only one that works, aside from the Fellowes keyboard, which looks like it has chicklet keys that have raised bars inbetween them that make it hard to type on, they have a review of it at palminfocenter or pdabuzz, I forget. It also takes watch batteries, which have got to be hard to find if you need batteries right away. I can let you know about the SnapnType when mine gets here.

Registered: Oct 2000
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 334

I have the SnapNType, and it works fine on my Prism, as does the
Stowaway. Looks like the SnapNType is your only option as far
as the small Blackberry type keyboards.

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