Registered: Jan 2000
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What keyboard does eveyone plan on buying and why? The two main ones are the GoType! Pro and Stowaway ones!

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Lexington, KY
Posts: 20

I'm going to buy the folding stowaway as soon as I can. I'm a medical student and plan on using it to write my histories and physicals, and then beam them to the nearest printer. The Gotype is just pocket unfriendly. I'm in a constant quest to minimize the amount of stuff I'm carrying in order to stay mobile.

Registered: Jan 2000
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I know what you mean but GoType! has a awesome carry case that holds the Visor (Palm), the keyboard, and there is a seperate pocket for backup module, six pack, etc.!! That is probably what I will get.

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Seattle, Wa, USA
Posts: 66

I'll be getting the GoType. I used it on my old Palm Pro, and it was very sturdy. The Stowaway looks like something I would break within a few months.

Plus, the GoType has the USB port on the back, so I can sync the Visor while in the keyboard.

My dream setup is the GoType with a wireless modem Springboard. Who needs a laptop?


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"Scalpel"
Atomic Hyrax Games

Registered: Jan 2000
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Posts: 22

That USB port is a BIG advantage but I don't have Windows 98. I probably should so I can use this to the full advantage. I just haven't seen the need to.

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Texan in Calgary for a while
Posts: 1361

I can't wait to get my hands on the Stowaway to review, but I found a case that can hold the Visor and the Stowaway -- the RhinoSkin RhinoPak 3000. If you want to carry them both, it is a good case for it.

We should have my review of the RP3000 up today or tomorrow.

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James Hromadka
VisorCentral.com
Personal Website: http://www.Hromadka.com

Registered: Nov 1999
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I plan on getting the Happy Hacker cradle when it is available for the Visor. It will let me attach my Visor to any standard PS/2 compatible.
http://www.pfuca.com/

I may even purchase the Happy Hacking Lite keybord. It looks like it is half the size of a regular 101 key keyboard and still maintains standard keyboard spacing (I tried a GoType! keyboard once but found the keys to closely spaced for me).

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Connecticut USA
Posts: 2682

The Happy Hacker looks neat... here's a thought, though...

Modify the Visor cradle by adding a PS/2 connector for a standard keyboard. The only problem with this is where would one get a driver for a standard keyboard??? Any crack programmers out there up to the challenge?

In any event, the StowAway catches my eye because of the form-factor. They will probably offer the USB port as well (they'd be missing a big opportunity if the don't).

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MarkEagle

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Registered: Dec 1999
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From what I saw of the Stowaway, it doesn't attach to your PC at all. It connects to your Visor via the connector at the base.

Registered: Dec 1999
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Posts: 5

I'm leaning toward the Stowaway, just because it's a bigger keyboard when it's spread out. I'd love to hear from anyone who actually gets to use one.