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Summary: Laptop, Jr.
Review: Finally, relief of stress off the fingers and eyes. It's hard to imagine how I made so far without this keyboard. Without a doubt, this keyboard makes life much, much easier. I used to try to get by using that Transcriber software that came with my iPAQ. It worked fine, but after a while my hand started to really ache. Not only that, it was kind of difficult to concentrate on the notes you are jotting down while at the same time you have to concentrate on writing perfectly so the transcriber can read your writing. And, of course, like any other owner of this product would say, "it's so convenient because you can fold it up and carry it in your pocket." It's almost like carrying a laptop in your pants' pocket. The "bad" part may be...Well, product reviews say this keyboard is tough and solid. True...when it's folded up. But once you unfold it, it seems kind of flimsy. But what can you expect? Also (it's been mentioned before), there's no locking mechanism to keep the keyboard flat. When you lift it up, it folds down the middle...so you can't really use it on soft surfaces. Anyway, those aren't the parts that really bother me. What bothers me, and I'm pretty sure it has crossed the minds of the other owners of this product, is the part where the PocketPC docks on to. It has that snappy, thin plastic, metal wire thing going on and kind of gives a feeling of a toothpick holding up an apple when you dock it. I don't know...maybe I'm just paranoid. Well, none of the "bad" sides of it messed up on me yet so I am not complaining. All I know is that this thing is a savior to my cramping hand. I can jot things down ten times faster.
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Summary: I was thinking wrong... Hope people don't make same mistake
Review: well... I have Ipaq 3835. accessing online through activesync. when host computer is occupied by my wife, I use pocket pc to access online. I figure adding this keyboard will make it easier for chatting.
guess what... since pocket pc port is taken by keyboard there isn't way to make connection to host computer. I know it sounds stupid but it really didn't occur to me before I actually going through connections physically. I thought that I'm just adding a keyboard but didn't realize I'm replacing activesync connections for it. Ideal would be, keyboard to have hook up port for activesync and power on the side that it replaces cradle all together (I might be asking for too much here) I ended up purchasing compact flash expansion pack and CF modem to accomplish what I initially intended to do (online chatting on pocket pc with full size keyboard) about hardware... it certainly is the best keyboard available today 1/20/03 for ipaq yet I can't say it's perfect. keyboard really needs to be on a completely flat SOLID surface. if not, keyboard will bounce on every key stroke that you can't read the screen while you type. as far as 3800 series adapter goes.. it's pain to carry it extra and it's even more pain trying to plug it into keyboard, but it's got power connector on the side. if you decide to write pages and pages using the keyboard, you don't have to worry about unplugging the keyboard and charging pocket pc.
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Summary: Rebate Problems/Reliability Problems
Review: First complaint, I never received the rebate on a prior purchase. I did everything right, and kept my receipts, but they denied the rebate because the misprocessed it, and then ignore my re-submission. Second complaint. On the prior product, often times some of the keys frequently don't work. And then they do work. And then they don't. Very unreliable.
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Summary: Definitely A Good Buy
Review: While this keyboard is in no way a perfect piece of equipment, it certainly comes very close. I'll go ahead and start with the pros. Ease of use is incredible. Within minutes of unpacking it, I was typing happily away. Driver installation is a piece of cake, unfold this beauty, dock your Pocket PC, and you're set. Sure, it is not incredibly sturdy on your lap, but as long as it stays on something hard (briefcase, desk, airplane table tray, whatever), it feels just like you're typing on a premium laptop keyboard. There are gobs of shortcut keys built right in, Today, Inbox, Contacts, Word, Tasks, to name a few, and with the software you can create so many more to satisfy your every need. A lot of people feel that it is too flimsy, and while it does feel as such, it certainly isn't. The only thing that really bothered me is the dock for the actual PC, another reviewer put it very well, "feels as if it's a toothpick holding up an apple". No problems though, so I suppose that I really can't complain.When you're done, pull off your PC, stick the dock down, fold it up, and you're off to your next class, seminar, meeting, whatever. If you're looking for something to make data entry much faster and easier, then you definitely need to get this keyboard. Great piece of work here, Targus. Keep it up.
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Summary: Another in the list of "Must Have" accessories
Review: If you use your iPaq as a "read only" PDA to carry appointments and phone numbers, save your money, but if you actually compose e-mail, notes, or anything longer than a couple of words this is an absolute must have. Positive impressions: 1. Surprisingly solid construction, you really can't appreciate without picking it up. Lots of metal, not lightweight at all. 2. Better keyboard feel than my IBM Thinkpad, this is not an exaggeration. Nice long key travel with a positive feedback "bump" at the end of the stroke. 3. It's improved my text input at least a hundred fold. I touch type at about 60 words per minute, but my terrible handwriting (the reason I learned to type) had me spending more time making the "backspace" stroke than actually getting the right text down. My sanity alone was worth the $90. 4. About the same size as a Jornada or similar Pocket PC, so any case that fit them would do the keyboard nicely. Negatives: the only drawback is the iPaq-keyboard connector does not go together easilly, and I'm concerned about breaking it. This is really an iPaq ding though, as it's the same with anything plugging into the connector.
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Summary: Palmtop to Laptop
Review: I had first purchased the Targus Stowaway Keyboard when our office had been issued Handspring Visors to supplement our laptop computers. The Visor was loaded with report writing software, a database, and other programs. The only downside that I had quickly found was that writing with Graffiti or the on-screen keyboard was much to be desired. The first time I pulled out my keyboard, unfolded it, and snapped the Visor in, I found that the intended purposes of our Visors was finally realized. I had nearly replaced my laptop for report writing. As the keyboard was nearly identical in layout to our laptop keyboards, I found absolutely no learning curve was needed, and could even hit all the Function Keys once familiar with them as a matter of course. There are some things that I really like about the Stowaway, both at work and when I use my Visor Prism off the job. These include the device is rather small and compact. There are smaller devices out there, but none of them turn into a full sized laptop keyboard with a simple pull. There are "better" products out there, but not for the Handspring. The first, and original Stowaway is one of the best. So, if I love this little keyboard so much, why four stars? There are a few problems with the keyboard, as to be expected with almost anything. They're small problems, and you learn to get used to them. 1) Docking Your Visor - Your Visor will dock using the underside serial connector, supported by a plastic flip-up clip which the backside rests against. This does not seem to have any issues with the springboard modules I use (None protruding past the battery cover). The main problem is that you have to snap the Visor into two prongs at the connector. You've got an expensive PDA in your hands, an expensive Stowaway on the table, and your afraid to break one or the other. Don't be. Just rock it against the clips, and push till it clicks solidly. It takes practice. 2) I can type faster than the Stowaway's keyboard can accept input. This is extremely minor, because the serial bus doesn't lose any keystrokes. But I frequently see my letters catching up to me... Every so often, I have to stop a moment and let the Visor catch up. 3) Almost Perfect Size - The Stowaway his small, for what its folding into. I consider it a perfect size at work because I can fit it into a cargo pocket, while my Visor rests in its holster on my equipment belt. It fits cargo pockets perfectly. It does not, really, fit normal pockets that well. You know its there, as its bulky in a coat pocket. All in all, if your required to take notes, fill out information, or otherwise treat your Visor as a 'real' computer, this is a definate must-have item. I used to have to write the report on a laptop, then transfer it by USB to the Visor so I had a copy on the unit, away from my car. Now... Its the other way around.
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Summary: Worth Its Weight in Gold
Review: What a nifty device. It turns my Visor Deluxe from an interesting toy into a writer's dream machine. I got the case that stores both the keyboard and the PDA, and compared to my old clunky laptop it is a joy to carry and use. The keyboard is sturdy and well made. The keys, while quite flat, are full size (VERY important) and reasonably quiet as well. I can't stress its usefulness enough, but there's also the niftiness. It is hard not to feel a little like James Bond -- or, well, at least Miss Moneypenny -- when opening or closing it. My PDA is an older model, but when I use it with the keyboard it turns heads at the university.
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Summary: Durable, compact, great action
Review: I've had this keyboard for over 2.5 years now and it still works great. I used it to take notes on my Ipaq all through law school. It is compact enough to slip into a small pocket in my backpack. It sets up and docks in no time. The best feature is the keystroke action. The keyboard is full-size and types beautifully. I would prefer it to most laptops I have typed on. Having hotkeys programmed and programmable to launch individual programs is nice. The only improvement I would like to see would be support for MS Word type hotkeys such as Ctrl-U for underline and Ctrl-I for italics. Cut, Copy, and Paste (Ctrl-x,c,v) hotkeys do work, however.
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Summary: multi langwig
Review: can i write arabic inStowaway Portable Keyboard for Compaq iPAQ Pocket PCs i have 3600 modil
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Summary: 3900 adapter
Review: Inside the package the adapter was missing. I made contact with customer service on targus.com, they sent me the adapter free of charge and deliver it for me to Costa Rica, where i live!, Great service!
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