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

iBIZ Technology announced today versions of its KeySync� Keyboard and Folding Travel Cradle that are compatible with the Handspring Visor. From the press release:

The KeySync keyboard will be upgraded to be compatible with the Handspring devices, while remaining compatible with most other handhelds. A new model of the iBIZ Folding Travel Cradle has been designed specifically for the Handspring line. Both will be available in full retail distribution and on the Internet in time for this year's busy holiday season. iBIZ reports it has already received orders for nearly 10,000 of the Handspring accessories.

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James Hromadka
Old Friend

Registered: Oct 1999
Location: Metro Station, Hollywood and Highland
Posts: 1018

I won't abandon the Stowaway for it, but damn, that's a nice keyboard. As far as one-piece keyboards go, it looks way better than the GoType, since it has professional, full-sized keys.

It's great that we're seeing a bunch of new products for the Visor. Now just gimme the cell phone module!

Registered: May 2000
Location: St. Paul, MN
Posts: 1429

Who are the 10,000 orders from???


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I DO have an education of an 8th grader, and its a good thing when your 13!

Registered: Jun 2000
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Posts: 181

retail stores?

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Charo

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 289

Miradu-- I did a quick search and discovered that between Best Buy, CompUSA and Staples there are over 1581 retail outlets. So stock each of those with just 5 units gives you 8000 units and then 2000 or so for other outlets/online orders/corporate orders/etc.. Granted, this might not be the case for this particular product, but I wouldn't say this scenario is unreasonable.

Joe

Registered: Feb 2000
Location:
Posts: 1571

Two thumbs down. I don't see the point of releasing a new keyboard at this stage of the game. I don'[t think it fills a need like the Stowaway (small. compact, full size) and the GoType (sturdy, relatively small, clam shell).

Registered: Feb 2000
Location:
Posts: 638

I like that keyboard. It's not going to replace the stowaway in any manner, but for those who want to use the Visor as a replacement for a Laptop, then it would be perfect. It looks extreemly durable, and something tha I would get and then leave at my desk at home to do work there.
BEN

Registered: Jun 2000
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Posts: 181

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Originally posted by yardie
Two thumbs down. I don't see the point of releasing a new keyboard at this stage of the game. I don't think it fills a need like the Stowaway (small. compact, full size) and the GoType (sturdy, relatively small, clam shell).

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