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Summary: Best typing solution
Review: I used to have a Palm Vx with a GoType Pro that proved to be more than excellent for light word processing needs. It almost seems that Landware *improved* the action and performance of the keyboard for the Visor model. Yes, it is small, but it is a *much* more solid product that the Targus/Palm keyboard. I have yet to see one of these actually open, extend, and close properly. I found the keys to be excellent for touch-type and not all that difficult to work with. Add to that the fact that it doubles as a HotSync cradle , that it's $30 cheaper, and you quickly see that it's a better value. It would be interesting to see Landware make a PalmOS unit.
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Summary: Thumbs Up!!!!
Review: I wasn't sure if this would be a good buy, but after I installed the software and got going...I wondered why I didn't buy it at the same time I got my Visor. I'm a student and this is the perfet way to take notes in class, and work on assignments away from school or home. It take a few minutes to get used to the smaller keyboard. The only thing I can say that would need more work is the fact that the Visor doesn't "lock" in the dock. Any slight movement to the left or right will cause the Visor to fall off.
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Summary: Beam receive MUST be on?!
Review: I will start this rant off by saying that I only received the product last evening, so I haven't had much time to evaluate the keyboard -- BUT, I must say this now, because I hadn't seen anyone mention this before. Apparently, you must have 'Beam Receive' ON for the keyboard to work.. (Which uses more battery) ..also, you HAVE to make sure the visor is off, before you dock it into the keyboard, or else the keyboard doesn't work. This is a bit annoying. Otherwise, it is a decent looking keyboard. The included software is a nice bonus..
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Summary: Solid but cramped
Review: I wish Landware had made this keyboard just a bit larger. Despite my compact hands, the keyboard size is in that region where it's OK, but not great. I would rather sacrifice compact portability for greater ease of use. And in any event, this is an item that will be carried in a briefcase and not a pocket. I also would have liked a Home and End key included on the board.I like the solid feel of the keyboard and its stability. This keyboard can be used on the lap. The key action feels good. The included software has both a mini-word processor and a Thesaurus. One can import and export documents to and from the word processor. All my existing applications work with the keyboard. The included software makes this board very desirable. There is no delay between the click of a key and the appearance of the character on the Palm screen. This is the primary reason why I bought the Go keyboard rather than Palm's folding keyboard, which reviewers say has a slight delay. That sort of thing drives me bonkers.
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Summary: Pretty small keys
Review: I'm a much bigger fan of the Targus folding keyboard. For starters it folds into the size of a handspring. Second of all the Landware version's keys are incredibly small. The one feature benefit of landware is that it's a rigid design so it can be used on your lap - while the Targus version is very flexible and needs to be placed on a flat surface to type.
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Summary: Best investment I've made since going back to school.
Review: I've had the GoType keyboard for my Handspring for a year now, and it's been a godsend for me over and over. A year ago, I quit my secretarial job and went back to school for my Masters degree. I remembered all the trouble I had lugging notebooks to class during undergrad, and besides - my handwriting is as slow as it is illegible. Add to that the fact that I couldn't afford a laptop and you can see why a keyboard for my Handspring seemed like a perfect solution. I researched the Stowaway as well as the GoType, and decided that the puny desktops in most lecture halls would make the fold-up Stowaway more trouble than it was worth. I was a little leery of the smaller key size on the GoType, but I figured I'd give it a try. When the GoType came, it took me roughly ten minutes to get used to the different key size, and I've never looked back. Now remember, I went from typing on a standard keyboard for a living to taking notes on the GoType, and it didn't present any problem at all. I still do most of my papers on my desktop computer with the standard keyboard, and going back and forth is no trouble. I suppose someone with really big hands might have more trouble, but most people should be able to adjust as "handily" as I did. The keyboard unit itself is light and compact, and fits in a bookbag easily. There is a carrying case available, although I made myself one instead. The function buttons at the top of the keyboard are user-definable, and I've found them to be quite useful. One toggles my clock program on, one toggles back to Take Note!, one takes me to my favorite solitaire game pack... Let me tell you, folks - taking class notes with my Handspring is the greatest thing ever! I get stuff down so quickly that I have time to embellish where I would have been abbreviating. Synchronizing the Handspring automatically puts my notes on my desktop PC, and from there I can dress them up in my word processor. The best thing (especially for Research Methods class - ugh!) was the ability to search on keywords, once the notes were in Word. It takes studying to the next level. Oh - and when a classmate missed a class, I was able to email her the notes. The Take Note! software bundled with the GoType is good, too - quite functional, and you can upload text into it as easily as you can get your notes out. I've downloaded hundreds of pages of research articles into my Handspring, so that I could work on my papers...wherever. I also downloaded an entire e-book into the Handspring and read it there. Not quite as relaxing as kicking back with a paperback, but it's certainly do-able. And this semester, we're supposed to download the class outlines, print them, and bring them to class. I was able to load the entire semester's worth into my Handspring in minutes, and now I don't have to carry around that huge stack of notes. If you're a student or are about to become one, I urge you to try the Handspring/GoType combo. It's cheaper and a lot more portable than a laptop, and you'll love the flexibility.
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Summary: Best investment I've made since going back to school.
Review: I've had the GoType keyboard for my Handspring for a year now, and it's been a godsend for me over and over. A year ago, I quit my secretarial job and went back to school for my Masters degree. I remembered all the trouble I had lugging notebooks to class during undergrad, and besides - my handwriting is as slow as it is illegible. Add to that the fact that I couldn't afford a laptop and you can see why a keyboard for my Handspring seemed like a perfect solution. I researched the Stowaway as well as the GoType, and decided that the puny desktops in most lecture halls would make the fold-up Stowaway more trouble than it was worth. I was a little leery of the smaller key size on the GoType, but I figured I'd give it a try. When the GoType came, it took me roughly ten minutes to get used to the different key size, and I've never looked back. Now remember, I went from typing on a standard keyboard for a living to taking notes on the GoType, and it didn't present any problem at all. I still do most of my papers on my desktop computer with the standard keyboard, and going back and forth is no trouble. I suppose someone with really big hands might have more trouble, but most people should be able to adjust as "handily" as I did. The keyboard unit itself is light and compact, and fits in a bookbag easily. There is a carrying case available, although I made myself one instead. The function buttons at the top of the keyboard are user-definable, and I've found them to be quite useful. One toggles my clock program on, one toggles back to Take Note!, one takes me to my favorite solitaire game pack... Let me tell you, folks - taking class notes with my Handspring is the greatest thing ever! I get stuff down so quickly that I have time to embellish where I would have been abbreviating. Synchronizing the Handspring automatically puts my notes on my desktop PC, and from there I can dress them up in my word processor. The best thing (especially for Research Methods class - ugh!) was the ability to search on keywords, once the notes were in Word. It takes studying to the next level. Oh - and when a classmate missed a class, I was able to email her the notes. The Take Note! software bundled with the GoType is good, too - quite functional, and you can upload text into it as easily as you can get your notes out. I've downloaded hundreds of pages of research articles into my Handspring, so that I could work on my papers...wherever. I also downloaded an entire e-book into the Handspring and read it there. Not quite as relaxing as kicking back with a paperback, but it's certainly do-able. And this semester, we're supposed to download the class outlines, print them, and bring them to class. I was able to load the entire semester's worth into my Handspring in minutes, and now I don't have to carry around that huge stack of notes. If you're a student or are about to become one, I urge you to try the Handspring/GoType combo. It's cheaper and a lot more portable than a laptop, and you'll love the flexibility.
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Summary: Head-to-head comparison with the Targus folding keyboard
Review: If you are considering this sturdy keyboard, you are probably comparing it with the ultra-cool folding keyboard (made by targus). So, which is better? Well, I purchased both of these keyboards at the same time and while it was a close call, I think this LandWare keyboard wins. Here's why. Basically, there are two criteria that I found to be important: 1) can I touch-type on it and 2) how sturdy is it. 1) Touch-typing: While the LandWare is a bit small, I found that it's easy to touch-type on. Granted, my hands are a bit smaller than average (6.75 inches from wrist to fingertip), but it was plenty comforable. The Targus folding keyboard is full-size, so it's easy to touch-type on. Between the two, this was a tie. 2) Sturdiness: Here's where I think the LandWare wins. I find that the LandWare's design just feels better and seems less fragile. Also, the one piece bottom holds its form when you are typing on uneven surfaces (like your lap). On the other hand, the Targus folding keyboard has quickly showed signs of wear. The case has a dent, the folding latches don't seem to catch correctly, and the part that connects to the Handspring is made of some thin plastic part of which has broken off. And while the keyboard works fine on a flat surface like a desk, it awkwardly folds when on your lap. So, I think that if I were to choose one keyboard, I'd get this LandWare GoType keyboard. It seems like it's built to be used, rather than built just because it looks cool. Feel free to email me with any questions.
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Summary: Very pleased
Review: Initially I passed on the GoType! keyboard for my Visor Deluxe because the keys are smaller and closer together than a standard keyboard. So I bought a Targus Stowaway. But, it gave me annoying little software conflicts that meant it often did not work when I first attached the Visor. (A soft reset followed by a warm reset solved these.) I got used to the spacing on the GoType! keys very quickly. I like the compactness of the GoType! Although it is a little bother to set the Beam preference to "on" and enable the GoType! software before docking each time I use the keyboard, it is still easier and faster to set up than the Targus. I love the fact that the software works each time everytime. Once in a while I do have to do a soft reset. Teamed with the free WordSmith software that came with my unit, it makes a very useful tool and is fast becoming my favorite mode of entering and editing text during my day. I set it up when I arrive at my desk and leave it set up until I leave. I only wish the Visor were firmly snapped into place when docked on the keyboard. I am thinking of making two wire hooks joined by a rubber band. I would place one over the top of the Visor and hook the other to the retractable supplimentary support foot. I learned the hard way the unit will not work if you attach a jumper wire inside the Visor so you can charge on your cradle. There is a web site that tells how to do that, but do not do it if you are planning to use the GoType! keyboard.
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Summary: Very pleased
Review: Initially I passed on the GoType! keyboard for my Visor Deluxe because the keys are smaller and closer together than a standard keyboard. So I bought a Targus Stowaway. But, it gave me annoying little software conflicts that meant it often did not work when I first attached the Visor. (A soft reset followed by a warm reset solved these.) I got used to the spacing on the GoType! keys very quickly. I like the compactness of the GoType! Although it is a little bother to set the Beam preference to "on" and enable the GoType! software before docking each time I use the keyboard, it is still easier and faster to set up than the Targus. I love the fact that the software works each time everytime. Once in a while I do have to do a soft reset. Teamed with the free WordSmith software that came with my unit, it makes a very useful tool and is fast becoming my favorite mode of entering and editing text during my day. I set it up when I arrive at my desk and leave it set up until I leave. I only wish the Visor were firmly snapped into place when docked on the keyboard. I am thinking of making two wire hooks joined by a rubber band. I would place one over the top of the Visor and hook the other to the retractable supplimentary support foot. I learned the hard way the unit will not work if you attach a jumper wire inside the Visor so you can charge on your cradle. There is a web site that tells how to do that, but do not do it if you are planning to use the GoType! keyboard.
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