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07-21-2005, 09:40 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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Folding USB keyboard (PDA like) cheap
I found out that USB folding keyboards, like the kind used for PDAs, are going for quite cheap on Ebay, typically $16 shipped from that seller ($.99 for the item, $14.95 for S&H).
They seem to be intended to work with tablet PCs, but they should work on any PC. I've already ordered one from that seller, I'll post what I think about it when I receive it.
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07-21-2005, 09:46 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Las Vegas
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I've thought about using one of the small bluetooth PDA keyboards, Let us know how it works out for you.
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07-21-2005, 10:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Jersey/NY
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I used one of those...
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...ight=compgeeks
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...ight=compgeeks
now that I had used it for a while, mine broke pretty badly... and I took pretty good care of it. I'm glad I bought it only because it was so cheap and I would've always wondered how good or crappy it would have been. But it was kinda crappy and cheaply made in my opinion.
Overall I like that mini keyboard more:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...light=keyboard
I bought that, haven't used it much, but it's pretty solid... gonna do that retractable cable mod that shotgunefx came up with. Tom61, I hope you have better luck with yours than I did... the damn thing is just too flimsy.
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07-24-2005, 03:00 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 403
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Hmm... I may just have to go ahead and get a PSK-3X00 for my small keyboard needs, then. That PS2 keyboard makes a good thumb-keyboard, but I'd like something that I could touch-type on.
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07-24-2005, 05:12 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Cal Poly Pomona or Redlands, CA
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Quote: Originally Posted by BADDERICK
I've thought about using one of the small bluetooth PDA keyboards, Let us know how it works out for you.
i have a thinkoutside bt keyboard for my axim x30, its sooooo awesome with the pda.
however
it sucks badly for the pc. ive found bt to be a horriable pain in the *** with a carpc. i use it now but thats just until i can find a usb one.
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07-24-2005, 07:42 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Las Vegas
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07-24-2005, 08:25 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Cal Poly Pomona or Redlands, CA
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the frog pad you mean?
one of my friends had one strapped to the arm of his office chair because he is lazy and did alot of "one handed typing" things. yea you get the picture
anyway, i used it for a few hours
i just had a really hard time with it. i suppose if you got REALLY used to it it woud be fine, but
it would take alot of time.
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07-24-2005, 09:51 PM
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My man uses Levitra.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Maryland
Posts: 2,025
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def not worth the price for that frogpad
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07-25-2005, 04:44 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 403
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Got my folding keyboard today. Seems nice. The two sides lock in, but the center doesn't. Makes it OK, but not great, for typing on your lap. I might bend a stiff peice of wire to put between two loops on the bottom to lock the center pieces together.
The keys pretty much feel the same as a notebook's keys.
Everything seems to work nice, except for a small anomaly earlier; all the right side keys either didn't register or registered as * or Backspace, until I turned Num lock on, then back off.
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07-25-2005, 08:12 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 143
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So lets see some pics 
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2003 100th harley F-150
PCChips C3 VIA/eden, M1 ATX smart car.
Here is my project so far: My 100TH Harley-Puter
Ride safe
Buy my stuff: Stuff
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07-25-2005, 08:19 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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I had one thinking it would be pretty usefull. The only problem I had with it is I couldnt leave it plugged in because it will not fold up while plugge in. It also sucks trying to use it while it is sitting on my lap or console. I also own an industrial keyboard no bigger than a DVD case. Has back lit keys with dimming controls and is fully functional as any other keyboard. PLUS water proof. It can handle a good beer spill while driving down the road... ALLWAYS A MUST 
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07-25-2005, 10:09 PM
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Laptop, Tablets, UMPC Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: NY
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Quote: Originally Posted by HummDinger
I had one thinking it would be pretty usefull. The only problem I had with it is I couldnt leave it plugged in because it will not fold up while plugge in. It also sucks trying to use it while it is sitting on my lap or console. I also own an industrial keyboard no bigger than a DVD case. Has back lit keys with dimming controls and is fully functional as any other keyboard. PLUS water proof. It can handle a good beer spill while driving down the road... ALLWAYS A MUST
what keyboard is it that you have....any links?
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07-26-2005, 03:34 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 38
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Quote: Originally Posted by turbocad6
what keyboard is it that you have....any links?
ditto.
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