Think Outside Universal Bluetooth Keyboard Stowaway Review

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(More customer reviews)Great keyboard, much heavier than expected. Instructions suck - you have to press the little white button with a paperclip or something to make it discoverable, then enter the 4 digit code on the keyboard and press enter.

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The iGo Stowaway Bluetooth keyboard allows Smartphone, PDA, tablet, media center PC or notebook computer users the capability to type on their device. With 19mm spacing, the keyboard feels like a standard computer keyboard. Its unique tri-folded design makes it highly portable, yet opens to a full size keyboard when needed.Includes a fifth row of keys for dedicated numerical entry User programmable shortcut and command keys for fast access to other applications Stainless steel and ABS plastic construction - built to withstand the harshest environments Powered by 1 AAA alkaline battery Dimensions -Closed 5.0 x 3.5 x 0.9-inch (128mm x 90mm x 23mm), Open 13.8 x 5.1 x 0.5-inch (350mm x 129mm x 12mm) Weight -10.7 ounces (303 grams)

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iGo Stowaway Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for PDAs and Handhelds Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my third keyboard that I've purchased for my PDA (Axim X50v) and I'm thrilled with the quality and performance of this keyboard. I highly recommend this product to anyone considering a keyboard.
I first bought a Belkin IR keyboard from Office Dept and it sucked. It felt cheap. The keys were poorly spaced and I couldn't get it to work with my Axim X50v. But in reality the biggest problem was the cheapness of the keyboard. I paid $60 for the keyboard and felt that I should have paid $20. Piece of crap. Decided to return it within 5 minutes of opening the box.
The second keyboard I bought was the "Dell Axim X50V Portable / Foldable / Full Size Bluetooth Keyboard" from Suntekstore / Amazon. This keyboard sucked for several reasons. First off, while it may have number keys (unlike this keyboard) the keys are all undersized so I couldn't type with them. Not a good start. Second problem is that the keyboard was made for cell phones, NOT PDA's! I couldn't put my Axim on the stand without it falling over or leaning at an unacceptable level toward the ceiling. Total crap. And the third problem was that I couldn't get it to connect to my PDA. I'm sure i could've figured out the third problem but the keyboard sucked so bad I made the decision to return it after an hour of opening the box.
Then I ordered the Think Outside keyboard...
This keyboard is head over heals better than the other keyboards that I just mentioned. The keys feel nice and they are well spaced. Opening the unit was a little stiff at first, but now slides open and closed easily with a satisfying "click" at either end of the process. The Axim fits PERFECTLY into the cradle that is built into the unit (I use the Axim in landscape position). I was also able to get this keyboard to work in about 30 minutes. Not plug and play, but reasonable. The keyboard sacrificed the number keys to make room for the larger key spacing, but I haven't found that it's a problem to type numbers by holding down the function keys. The best thing about this keyboard however is the quality. I paid $90 for it and I'd do it again in a second.
BTW, for those of you who are trying to figure out if the extra money for bluetooth is worth it, it is! I keep my PDA in its cradle by my computer charging when I'm at my desk. At any time I can flip open my keyboard and start typing notes without ever removing the PDA from its cradle. It's very convenient!
I've owned the keyboard for about a week and I'm very thrilled with the quality and performance it. It's a joy to use and easily doubles the usefulnexx of my PDA
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The Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard is the perfect productivity companion to your smart phone, PDA, Tablet, Media Center PC or notebook &8211; almost any device that has Bluetooth supports this hot new product! With its genuine full-size 18 mm spacing between keys, the Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard allows you to quickly type email, memos, or surf the web in optimum comfort. The sleek, award winning, patented folding design is featured in the Design Collection at Museum of Modern Art in New York.Its unique design allows it to easily fit in a pocket or purse, so you can take it everywhere, yet opens to a full size keyboard when you need it. A lap-lock is included that allows the keyboard to be used on a lap &8211; perfect for airports and other tight spaces! Symbols, and international characters are also supported making this the perfect on-the-go keyboard!Compatible with Pocket PC devices with integrated BluetoothiPAQ1945, 2215, 4155, 4355, 5100, 5150, 5450, 5455, 5550 and 5555 series models; Dell Axim x3 series models; Any Pocket PC devices with a Socket Bluetooth SD or CF card.

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Menotek Flexible Bluetooth Waterproof Mini Keyboard For Apple iPad and iPad 2 and Galaxy Tab and Motorola Xoom and iPhone 4/4G, Windows, Mac, Linux Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an update of a review I submitted 10 days ago. The most important thing you should realize is that this keyboard does not behave as a rigid keyboard does. That's both good news and bad news. The good news is that it's easy to fold and can easily fit into a standard Ziplock bag with lots of room to spare. It's ultra-portable. The bad news is that all this malleability comes at a price.
I find that when I type on the keyboard, I often make mistakes. Letters either repeat or don't appear at all. There is undoubtedly a learning curve to reduce typos, but what confounds me is that the keys are not equally calibrated as far as touch is concerned. A relatively light touch on let's say the "x" might yield multiple x's, whereas the same level of pressure on the "y" might not yield anything at all. The trick to using the keyboard is to keep your eye on the iPhone screen and make sure that your input is being entered as you intend.
While you may need to make corrections as you enter text, you will nevertheless find that text entry is much faster with this KB than with the iPhone's virtual keyboard. In contrast, my fingers fly on the Apple bluetooth KB, and there's no error correction needed. On the other hand, my dollars were flying faster, too (at $70 versus $30).
Pairing is easy, and if you're on a Mac or using an iPhone 4, you don't need the CD that ships with the KB.
In my earlier review I wrote, "I received the KB yesterday, just a few days after I ordered, and immediately fell in love with it....Today, while showing this amazing KB off to some friends, an entire row of keys (asdf) and the space bar stopped working."
I'm happy to say that the distributor was incredibly responsive to my problem. They paid for my return shipping and immediately sent me a replacement via Priority Mail.
Disappointingly, the new KB didn't leave as positive a first impression as its predecessor. The original KB did not exhibit the same level of key pressure unevenness. This leads me to believe that the keyboards are somewhat idiosyncratic. Quality varies from KB to KB.
In summary, this is a great peripheral to carry around with you for light typing. It's incredibly compact and lightweight. But, if you plan to sit in an airport for several hours and catch up on your email or do heavy some document editing in your favorite Microsoft Office substitute app, you would probably be better served by a rigid keyboard.

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This is a wonderful and compact keyboard that gives you the ability to more easily type on your devices such as an iPad and iPad 2 WIFI and 3G or mobile phone. Keep your iPad and iPad 2 at a slight distance and type away just like you are on a computer. This product is even better when combined with the Menotek 16 Position Stand(ASIN B003K1VABO) or the Menotek Travel and Car USB Charger Kit (ASIN B003VCYX9I). The charger kit will allow you to charge your keyboard with the USB Charging cable included with the keyboard without needing a computer.Size: 11.5"X4.5"
How To Connect To iPad/iPad 2/iPhone4-Turn on the bluetooth on the iPad/iPad 2/iPhone 4-Turn on the power on the keyboard-Press connect on the keyboard. The red star will start blinking. It keeps blinking until it is sync'd or times out-Have the iPad/iPad 2/iPhone 4 search for bluetooth devices-Select the keyboard after iPad/iPad 2/iPhone 4 finds it-Then the iPad/iPad 2/iPhone 4 will give you a code to type on the bluetooth keyboard using the # keys on the keyboard and press ENTER. It should connect the 2 devices together
How To Connect To Galaxy Tab/Motorola Xoom- Follow same instructions as iPad
How To Connect To iOS4-Works with only iPhone 4 and 3GS. Other devices that use iOS4 might not be compatible such as iPod Touch and iPhone 3G.
How To Connect To iPhone 3GS-Upgrade phone to iOS4 and follow the instructions above for iPad-iPhone 3G does not support bluetooth keyboard even with iOS4.
FEATURES-USB Rechargeable-Waterproof-Washable-Portable (just fold it up and take it with you)
COMES IN BOX:-Black Flexible Bluetooth Keyboard-Bluetooth USB Adapter-Retractable USB cable-CD-Manual
iPad NOT INCLUDED

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