Just picked this keyboard up from frys

Pudge · 12-23-2003, 01:56 PM

It's a BTC Mini Keyboard, next to that it says BTC9118, the dimensions are in millimeters. 302(L)x142.5(W)x28.5(H). It's ps/2, not usb, but i think they sell the USB version for $20 bucks, 5 more than mine. See pics attached.

MatrixPC · 12-23-2003, 02:30 PM

I got exact same one but in USB instead of PS2

Pudge · 12-23-2003, 02:42 PM

I just assumed it was USB, but oh well it works

frodobaggins · 12-23-2003, 03:13 PM

That's the same keyboard that comes with viewsonic tablet PCs

I like that keyboard

Harry5150 · 12-23-2003, 06:57 PM

Funny, I just picked one up today from crappy Fry's for $9.99

phc · 01-01-2004, 05:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Pudge

I just assumed it was USB, but oh well it works

I have the USB version, works great. I don't always have it plugged in, but if I need it, I dig it out from the side of the seat, plug it in and it starts working within 2 sec.

Not sure if the PS2 version can do that, something you may want to think about before your 30 day return period expires.

It also has a USB connector on the side, so it can act like a USB hub and you can connect another USB device - like a mouse for instance.

I just wish it was another 1/2" narrower so it could fit in my glove box.

MatrixPC · 01-02-2004, 09:42 AM

The reason I bought the USB version is the extra USB port on the side. If I need it, I just plug and plug the multimedia card reader/writer on the side. It's handy and well work perfect.
PS2 version, you can have it unplug after the PC already boost. Basically, PS2 mouse/keyboard must be present during boost up process. After windows is loaded. you can unplug it and plug it back if needed. The manual (non electronic) KVM switch work the same way.

Pudge · 01-02-2004, 09:44 AM

It'll work, i think i ditched the box anyhow

robiewp · 01-02-2004, 10:09 AM

link? where can i find it...

Pudge · 01-02-2004, 11:52 AM

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3632305

Pudge · 01-02-2004, 11:53 AM

I might pick up a USB version as well and use it for my car... and just use this as my desktop. I'm really starting to wish I hadn't tossed my box. Such is life

robiewp · 01-02-2004, 12:14 PM

anybody know of one with an integrated mouse?

Pudge · 01-02-2004, 12:19 PM

a Mini one? If not the guy over at dashpc.com has a standard keyboard with integrated mouse you could prolly find a link

MatrixPC · 01-02-2004, 12:24 PM

I saw a similar one (same size) with an integrated mouse/touchpad/joystick/trackball. They are around 35-40 bucks USB.
If you live in SoCal, some vendors at APC swapmeet have them. Oh yeah it's a every other month event. I didn't buy one because I already bought a touchpad (Serial/PS2) for 3 bucks.