Amitech mini keyboard with mouse function - Page 2

shotgunefx · 01-17-2006, 10:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AngryMan

ahhh HELL.. thats a lot of money

...
these things are also built to use as a tv remote, not just for PC's so the steep price is most likely because of that..

Hell yeah that's a lot.

But even a remote shouldn't bump it up that much. You can buy a do-all remote for like $10usd retail. So you figure the cost to add that is only probably a few dollars.

MarcelHavemann · 01-17-2006, 10:50 AM

Think so to. Especially the postage expences... but unluckely there's not much do about that fact....
Sorry.

shotgunefx · 01-17-2006, 10:55 AM

Not to change the subject, but just came across this looking for other sources for this keyboard.

Freedom Mini Bluetooth Keyboard

Looks nice.

MarcelHavemann · 01-17-2006, 10:59 AM

Cool... think that might be better, but what the hell am I going to do getting a power supply here in DK?? Can I build one myself, and does anyone have the diagrams for doing so?? If I order one from the US i'll pay round about $200 for it, eventhough you guys only pay round about $50 - $100 for the same item... Our taxes are hell high!!!! So if anyone can help me getting something like this I could make him a deal with one of those keyboard deals...

shotgunefx · 01-17-2006, 11:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarcelHavemann

Cool... think that might be better, but what the hell am I going to do getting a power supply here in DK?? Can I build one myself, and does anyone have the diagrams for doing so?? If I order one from the US i'll pay round about $200 for it, eventhough you guys only pay round about $50 - $100 for the same item... Our taxes are hell high!!!! So if anyone can help me getting something like this I could make him a deal with one of those keyboard deals...

You mean for the Freedom one? I'd probably just go with the AAA batteries. 120 hours of actual use is pretty good. You could get the quick charge rayovac batteries if you dont' want to keep buying them.

But if you want a power supply, shouldn't be that hard. I'm guessing it needs a 3volt supply. Is your car a 12v or 24v system? Eitherway, should be able to make a simple regulator out of a LM317 voltage regulator.

TRONiC · 01-17-2006, 02:50 PM

If anyone is interested.

On the back of my keyboard it says:

Amitech Mini Tangentbord
Model: 5515 SE
Art.nr.: 3106-516
Made in Austria

AngryMan · 01-18-2006, 10:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarcelHavemann

Cool... think that might be better, but what the hell am I going to do getting a power supply here in DK?? Can I build one myself, and does anyone have the diagrams for doing so?? If I order one from the US i'll pay round about $200 for it, eventhough you guys only pay round about $50 - $100 for the same item... Our taxes are hell high!!!! So if anyone can help me getting something like this I could make him a deal with one of those keyboard deals...

if your cars are 12v like they are here, then any of the many power supplies sold on mp3car would work, but I would reccommend getting the m1-atx. thats what I am using in my car, and here is the run down on it.
its small, easy to build into your case.
it has a built in shutdown controller, so you dont have to buy additional hardware.
it has conditioned outputs for additional devices, like hard drives and stuff of course, but also for hooking up your LCD. that way you dont need to buy another power regulator, or try to build somehting that might fry your lcd.
using jumpers, it is configurable so you can set how many seconds the pc waits before turning on after you start the car, how long it waits to send the shut down signal to your pc, and then you can configure how long it waits before killing power to the pc entirely. that way your pc wont 'trickle drain' your battery to death if you dont move the car for a week. this has the added bennefit of shutting off the PC if it gts hung on hybernate.
it also has the feature where you can hook your amps "power on" switch though this thing, and it will wait till the pc is powered up before turning on your amp,. this is called "anti thump" and its an important feature if you are using an amp. keeps your amp from blowing up.

and its cheap as well.
they are selling the m2-atx now, which is 160 watts for 90$ US, and the m1-atx is only $75, its 90watts, which was more than enough for me, but it is out of stock.
m1-atx is here,
http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_...products_id=67

m2-atx is here
http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_...roducts_id=171

I would be happy to mail you one of these, and mark it as a gift, or defective return or something like that. when I mailed my water blocks to denmark I included a hard written note to my friend out there telling him that the part he sent me was leaky and I wanted it repaired. customs didnt even bat an eyelash at it. so as I said, I would be happy to do that for ya. no markup.

AngryMan · 01-18-2006, 10:42 AM

I dont understand why anyone would use any other power supply for a carpc project. these m#-atx power supplies are the bomb.
other power supplies are more expensive, and require that you get another controller for starup and shutdown, and another controller for your devices. and thats gay.

shotgunefx · 01-18-2006, 10:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AngryMan

I dont understand why anyone would use any other power supply for a carpc project. these m#-atx power supplies are the bomb.
other power supplies are more expensive, and require that you get another controller for starup and shutdown, and another controller for your devices. and thats gay.

One reason would be you're using a laptop.

MobiTekLink · 01-18-2006, 02:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarcelHavemann

Hi Guys.

I live in denmark, and I am a dealer for amitech..... doesn't mean anything, but what the hell, it's a name hey??

Tell me what you need, and I'll try getting som nice prices for you guys.

If this was RF would be better!
Like this one, maybe not as cute; but I have it and it works pretty good.
Or even the Belkin Media has RF; its just that IR is a pain to route the cables...

MobiTekLink · 01-18-2006, 02:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shotgunefx

Not to change the subject, but just came across this looking for other sources for this keyboard.

Freedom Mini Bluetooth Keyboard

Looks nice.

Anyone has thiS???? DOes it work with XP??

shotgunefx · 01-18-2006, 02:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MobiTekLink

Anyone has thiS???? DOes it work with XP??

Not yet, but I have a feeling I'll be getting one soon.

Didn't realize it was backlit

Sweet.

I'll have to email their support to see if it can function as a regular keyboard.

MarcelHavemann · 01-18-2006, 04:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AngryMan

if your cars are 12v like they are here, then any of the many power supplies sold on mp3car would work, but I would reccommend getting the m1-atx. thats what I am using in my car, and here is the run down on it.
its small, easy to build into your case.
it has a built in shutdown controller, so you dont have to buy additional hardware.
it has conditioned outputs for additional devices, like hard drives and stuff of course, but also for hooking up your LCD. that way you dont need to buy another power regulator, or try to build somehting that might fry your lcd.
using jumpers, it is configurable so you can set how many seconds the pc waits before turning on after you start the car, how long it waits to send the shut down signal to your pc, and then you can configure how long it waits before killing power to the pc entirely. that way your pc wont 'trickle drain' your battery to death if you dont move the car for a week. this has the added bennefit of shutting off the PC if it gts hung on hybernate.
it also has the feature where you can hook your amps "power on" switch though this thing, and it will wait till the pc is powered up before turning on your amp,. this is called "anti thump" and its an important feature if you are using an amp. keeps your amp from blowing up.

and its cheap as well.
they are selling the m2-atx now, which is 160 watts for 90$ US, and the m1-atx is only $75, its 90watts, which was more than enough for me, but it is out of stock.
m1-atx is here,
http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_...products_id=67

m2-atx is here
http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_...roducts_id=171

I would be happy to mail you one of these, and mark it as a gift, or defective return or something like that. when I mailed my water blocks to denmark I included a hard written note to my friend out there telling him that the part he sent me was leaky and I wanted it repaired. customs didnt even bat an eyelash at it. so as I said, I would be happy to do that for ya. no markup.

Well if you could send one of those to me, I could send you one of the keyboards? How is that for a deal... I think I will require the m2-atx model...
But do you think I can get around costumes?? Thank you very much.
PS. my mail is Phoenix@wanadoo.dk

MarcelHavemann · 01-18-2006, 04:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AngryMan

if your cars are 12v like they are here, then any of the many power supplies sold on mp3car would work, but I would reccommend getting the m1-atx. thats what I am using in my car, and here is the run down on it.
its small, easy to build into your case.
it has a built in shutdown controller, so you dont have to buy additional hardware.
it has conditioned outputs for additional devices, like hard drives and stuff of course, but also for hooking up your LCD. that way you dont need to buy another power regulator, or try to build somehting that might fry your lcd.
using jumpers, it is configurable so you can set how many seconds the pc waits before turning on after you start the car, how long it waits to send the shut down signal to your pc, and then you can configure how long it waits before killing power to the pc entirely. that way your pc wont 'trickle drain' your battery to death if you dont move the car for a week. this has the added bennefit of shutting off the PC if it gts hung on hybernate.
it also has the feature where you can hook your amps "power on" switch though this thing, and it will wait till the pc is powered up before turning on your amp,. this is called "anti thump" and its an important feature if you are using an amp. keeps your amp from blowing up.

and its cheap as well.
they are selling the m2-atx now, which is 160 watts for 90$ US, and the m1-atx is only $75, its 90watts, which was more than enough for me, but it is out of stock.
m1-atx is here,
http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_...products_id=67

m2-atx is here
http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_...roducts_id=171

I would be happy to mail you one of these, and mark it as a gift, or defective return or something like that. when I mailed my water blocks to denmark I included a hard written note to my friend out there telling him that the part he sent me was leaky and I wanted it repaired. customs didnt even bat an eyelash at it. so as I said, I would be happy to do that for ya. no markup.

PS. how about the postage?? How much do you think it will cost, and what do we do concerning money?? or must we make a plain and simple swap?

Beagles · 01-18-2006, 05:46 PM

Hello,

MarcelHavemann, you should be able to buy the m1-atx from UK (link below).
belive it cost me about 800 SEK (about 72$) for the psu (incl freight and vat).
There shouldn't be any custom fees becouse it's in EU.
http://linitx.com/index.php?cPath=88_58_86

You can buy the amitech in sweden for about 60-70$ incl vat.
The cheapest RF keybord with mouse in sweden (http://www.webhallen.com/prod.php?id=49264) cost about 35$ incl vat.

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Björn