Found a slim keyboard with usb hub.

Lawyer · 06-14-2004, 02:35 AM

http://www.coolerexpress.com/usbslmuproke.html

Hot Keys for Instant Web and E-Mail Access
Slim compact design
Convenient Multimedia Controls
15 Hot Keys (8 Programmable Hot Keys)
Internet Hot Keys * 5:WWW, Refresh, Search, Stop, Email
Application Hot Keys * 3:My Computer, Calculator, Sleep
Instant access to Multimedia, Internet and Application Functions
Compatible with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Specification

OS Compatibility Windows 98/2000/Me/XP
Weight: 1000 g
Operating Force 65 ± 15 ( gm )
Connector: USB w/ 2 Hubs
Dimension: L x W x H 400 x 171 x 19 mm
Total Travel 3.5 ± 0.5 ( mm )
Power consumption DC 5 V ± 5%, low power consumption
Switch Life 10 million cycles
Agency Approvals FCC, CE, BSMI, WHQL, CSA

If only it were wireless.

CrocoDillon · 06-14-2004, 08:45 AM

Here is one wireless, and smaller, and built-in trackball, if it only was illuminated

:

http://www.coolerexpress.com/wikewba.html

Nice Tracker Wireless Keyboard with built-in track ball for cursor directional control, Infra-Red technology.

Features:

Designed for Windows
Built-in trackball for mouse emulation
Wireless input with built-in infrared technology,
88/89 keys keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and 12 dedicated function keys, Fully function of 104/105 keys, Convenient and apace saving.

Specifications:

Transmitter Frequency: 38Khz/56Khz,
Effective angle: Within 45 angle degree,
Distance: 7 meters, Power: 3VDC(2) 1.5V AA batteries,
Battery life: 400 hours with typical usage;
Receiver Keyboard interface: IBM AT, PS/2 compatible,
Power: 5V DC, 250mA max. connected to host computer,
LED indicator: Num Lock, Caps, Scroll Lock, Power LED and Active LED,
Sensor: High performance & high EMS immunity; Compatibility IBM AT, PS/2; Key layout 88/89 keys;
Travel distance 3.0?.3mm; Travel to peak 1.0?.3mm; Peak force 50?0 gm; Operating temperature 0 to 40?; Switch life 5 million life cycles;

Dimension 338(L)x167(W)x28(H).

antimatter · 06-14-2004, 07:18 PM

I wish there was a slim wireless illuminated keyboard

Lawyer · 06-15-2004, 12:20 AM

Im not much into the illuminated keyboards even though they could be useful at night. My biggest gripe with the wireless keyboards I have seen is that they are line-of-sight. I have no intention on aiming my keyboard while im typing or mounting a little black box somewhere. Trackballs are ok, but I intend on installing a touchpad in my cup holder, so its not neccessary.

That usb hub one seemed cool until I thought about actually using the slots. How many wires do you really need coming out of your keyboard?

If I could only find a slim bluetooth keyboard. *dreams*

antimatter · 06-15-2004, 12:25 AM

For the line of site comment that is only for the infrared not the radio wave ones.

Illumination is for 2 factors coolness and visability

mutilator · 06-15-2004, 01:24 AM

in my bros car, we mounted the RF reciever of a miicrosoft wireless keyboard behind the dash. he only uses it for maintinance, so teh keyboard is kept at hoime, thats notline of site tho. tom.

Danneman · 06-17-2004, 02:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CrocoDillon

Here is one wireless, and smaller, and built-in trackball, if it only was illuminated

:

http://www.coolerexpress.com/wikewba.html

Im using this very one (black) for my pc. I love it, especially the excellen range (7 meters), even though the trackball is kinda funky (piece of ****, really).

xBrady · 06-17-2004, 03:03 PM

So does there exist a keyboard that doesn't require the line of site, that works perfectly (some of those radiowave ones suck with the mouse), has a trackball, and is slim?

Danneman · 06-17-2004, 03:11 PM

If you dont want to be restricted by line of sight, then bluetooth is the way to go (IR wont work). Unfortunately they are all freaking expensive - atleast 150 dollars, it seems.

xBrady · 06-17-2004, 03:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Danneman

If you dont want to be restricted by line of sight, then bluetooth is the way to go (IR wont work). Unfortunately they are all freaking expensive - atleast 150 dollars, it seems.

The price is the only reason that I won't go bluetooth

Danneman · 06-18-2004, 06:54 AM

I hear ya. But do you really need to not be in line-of-sight with the reciever? The keyboard with the trackball I have has an excellent range (7 meters) and can flawlessly pick up signals from almost any angle between 0 and 180 degrees. Lets say you put the reciever in the right corner of the windshield (over on the passangers side) - Im positive you could use the keyboard without any problems from anywhere in the frontseat.

xBrady · 06-18-2004, 07:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Danneman

I hear ya. But do you really need to not be in line-of-sight with the reciever? The keyboard with the trackball I have has an excellent range (7 meters) and can flawlessly pick up signals from almost any angle between 0 and 180 degrees. Lets say you put the reciever in the right corner of the windshield (over on the passangers side) - Im positive you could use the keyboard without any problems from anywhere in the frontseat.

Oh, cool. That doesn't sound too bad.... Only bad thing is that is going to make me have to run another cable to the front of my car. Not too bad though if I can put the reciever where I want up there.

xBrady · 06-18-2004, 07:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Danneman

I hear ya. But do you really need to not be in line-of-sight with the reciever? The keyboard with the trackball I have has an excellent range (7 meters) and can flawlessly pick up signals from almost any angle between 0 and 180 degrees. Lets say you put the reciever in the right corner of the windshield (over on the passangers side) - Im positive you could use the keyboard without any problems from anywhere in the frontseat.

Oh ya, what keyboard/trackball do you use?

DjBac · 06-20-2004, 05:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lawyer

Im not much into the illuminated keyboards even though they could be useful at night. My biggest gripe with the wireless keyboards I have seen is that they are line-of-sight. I have no intention on aiming my keyboard while im typing or mounting a little black box somewhere. Trackballs are ok, but I intend on installing a touchpad in my cup holder, so its not neccessary.

That usb hub one seemed cool until I thought about actually using the slots. How many wires do you really need coming out of your keyboard?

If I could only find a slim bluetooth keyboard. *dreams*

check this out!!!!

Danneman · 06-22-2004, 04:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by brady

Oh ya, what keyboard/trackball do you use?

Well, since I use this keyboard for my regular pc at home, I just use a regular mouse.

I have been using an extension-cable to this keyboard - a ps2 cord. And I think that the trackball only behaves very badly when I use this extension-cable - without it, it works quite well, if I remember correctly. Atleast enough for using it in the car. But since you need to use an extension-cord to connect the reciever to the pc (Im assuming you have the pc in the trunk, right?) youll probably have that same problem unfortunately.

Btw, this keyboard has an excellent "feel". I mean, most mini-keyboards feels kinda funky, not like a real keyboard. Not this one.