Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Penn State
Posts: 116

A new keyboard.

There is a new keyboard for Visor. Any opinion?
http://www.dsi-usa.com/pda/specs/kba6011.htm

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Think this one is better.

Haven't tried it, but sure looks smaller, easier to use, more convenient, but slightly more expensive.

http://www.cirque.com/products/pocket_keyboard.shtml

Registered: Mar 2001
Location: Nebraska- the Good life
Posts: 695

I cannot get the cirque site to open, but I found it at www.fellowes.com as well ($49.00)

The idea of a tiny keyboard is OK, but I am not real sure if there is a significant differnce between one of these and the on-screen keyboard or the Fitaly Stamp keyboard.

These smaller keyboards do not let you type like a Stowaway or GoType does- you usually use one finger and hack away.

I work with clients with physical disabilities, and am trying to help them use PDAs to help them in a lot of ways. Data input is an on-going problem. I will get one (or both) of these to try because they would be good solutions for people who have difficulty with the stylus.

For the rest of us, however... I have my doubts, but I'll give it a try!

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Re: A new keyboard.

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Originally posted by hxh167
There is a new keyboard for Visor. Any opinion?
http://www.dsi-usa.com/pda/specs/kba6011.htm

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Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Penn State
Posts: 116

Re: Re: A new keyboard.

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Originally posted by Anomaly


Did you see something I didn't - it says versions available for "Palm III, Palm V, Palm VII, M100, M500." Nothing about Visors?

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Scroll down the menu before the "Order Now" button. You will see a Visor option there. I was wondering someone will not scroll down the option menu. You are the first one I know.

Registered: Apr 2001
Location: Discworld
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I placed an order for the keyboard at DSI, and when I called to check on it, the keyboards won't be in for another three weeks, in case anyone has ordered/ was considering ordering it.

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Looks like another keyboard. This one folds down the middle. I have a stowaway. However, I am intriged by the weight 4 oz.

PS Search on Visor to find.

www.cyberguys.com
PDA KEYBOARD FOR VISOR
Now you CAN easily enter information into your handheld without using a big, bulky keyboard! Our lightweight, folding keyboard features full QWERTY keyboard functionality, plus function keys to quickly access your handheld's most commonly used features. Compatible with Handspring Visor and Visor Delux. � Easily enter notes and contact information � Compact! Only 4" L x 3" W x .75" D � Weighs only 4 ounces! � Non-slip rubber feet � 6" connection cable

Item# 215 0320 $49.95

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Re: Re: Re: A new keyboard.

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Originally posted by hxh167

Scroll down the menu before the "Order Now" button. You will see a Visor option there. I was wondering someone will not scroll down the option menu. You are the first one I know.

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Originally posted by Oliver99
PS Search on Visor to find.

www.cyberguys.com
PDA KEYBOARD FOR VISOR
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Item# 215 0320 $49.95

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Registered: Apr 2001
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That cyber guys keyboard is the worst of both worlds... big AND thumb typing. If I was going to type with thumbs I think I'd want a much smaller option. If I was going to end up with something bulky as this, I'd get the Stowaway.

I don't regret for a minute the Stowaway I bought. Sure the joints make it impossible to type unless on a flat hard surface, but for me that is ok, I don't need to type in a situation I'm not at a desk.

James