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Summary: Very easy to use and fold, wonderful!
Review: This is great for travelling, as I can stick my modem in the springboard slot and type quickly using an instant messenger. The keyboard seems rugged and folds to a very small unit, easily fits in a bag or briefcase. The price is kinda high, but worth it if you do a lot of travelling.After using it for 2 months, I noticed the keyboard would not work, so a quick power down and power up was required. This happened to me several times. It may get irritating if you use this keyboard a lot, but for me, it's a rarity to use it. Great for using on email!
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Summary: Whoa.
Review: I finally got my hands on Targus' elusive iPAQ Stowaway Keyboard and all I have to say is that it beats the heck out of the SIP (Soft Input Panel) keyboard. While it does take up another PDA's worth of space, it works great on just about any flat surface I can think of. My only gripes are the inital difficulty actually connecting the iPAQ to the keyboard, and that I need to use my computer to set it up {sigh}, but this is as good as it gets. Along with the Transcriber software (available on the ActiveSync disc), this is a notetaker's dream.
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Summary: Throw away the laptop, get on the Pocket PC train!
Review: The review for the Targus fold-up keyboard doesn't have to be long since it's the future of mobile computing. I have the HP Jornada 587 and this keyboard...the two combined are smaller than a book...IF THAT! Because I'm always on the road I can easily fold out the keyboard and type away on the pocket version of MS Word and quickly sync it when I get home or to the office. I can type as fast (if not faster) than my home computer (over 100 WPM). So if you're deciding between a laptop and pocket pc, there is no better choice than this combo unless you really need a cd/dvd drive on your system!
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Summary: Stowaway keyboard - the ultimate laptop killer
Review: I must say, the Stowaway keyboard is an absolute dream. It folds into a size barely bigger than the Jornada itself, yet it features luxurious full size keys that will make any H/PC user green with envy. It includes a small passthrough port on the back to connect the Jornada's AC adaptor, as well. And since the compact flash slot isn't used or blocked by the keyboard, a modem can be used simultaneously for the ultimate portable internet experience. The only downfall of the keyboard is that it's difficult at best to use on an uneven surface, such as a lap. On a flat surface, it's as good as - if not better than - any laptop keyboard. In fact, I rarely carry my laptop with me now. And for those who are curious, yes the keyboard works very well in games that support low level key scan codes, including Doom, several NES emulators, and others.
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Summary: Keyboards for Visor
Review: This is such a terrific tool! Many of our doctors/ staff are in lectures or meetings - where they can bring out the keyboard, connect it to Visor - now the lectures can easily be copied over in to a word doc or left on the Visor. I recommend this if you are one who writes alot, and your fingers cramp by writing w/ the stylus!!
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Summary: OK, now I can use the Visor for the GOOD stuff.
Review: I liked my Visor before, but now with the keyboard, I can use for notes in meetings, journals, and other lengthy entries. I set it up first thing in the morning and use it though-out the day. The information in useful to me in my time-keeping and I don't want to put my private (sometimes venting) thoughts on my desktop at work. I have found the information to be invaluable and I have never been able to do this with a pencil and paper. I would have never done it with the stylus. It's fun to watch people watch me. This is quite an ice breaker and conversation piece.
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Summary: Meeting Note Maestro!
Review: I was tired of writing notes during meetings on legal pads and then loosing them. I started writing notes on Pocket Word with this keyboard and it's great. I must say I get TOO MUCH ATTENTION from meeting attendees when they see my iPAQ and this keyboard, but once the meeting gets rolling, the speaker can tell whether I'm interested or bored by whether I'm taking any notes. I can also type in newly acquired business card info during lulls in the meeting. One thing I didn't like is that I would have hoped that pressing TAB would move you from field to field on programs like Contacts or Calendar -- it doesn't. You have to pick up the stylus and tap to the next field. Still, it's faster that writing all the letters in. Handwriting recognition or the tiny on-screen keyboard is OK when you don't have the time or space to set up a keyboard, but to really get the full use of the iPAQ where you can get set up, you NEED this keyboard.
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Summary: Head-to-head comparison with the LandWare GoType keyboard
Review: If you are considering this ultra-cool folding keyboard, you are probably comparing it with the sturdy GoType keyboard (made by LandWare). So, which is better? Well, before I compare the two, let me point out that this Targus Stowaway keyboard is really an eye-opener. People are always impressed when they see how it unfolds. And the silver-colored case makes it look sharp and classy. But, rather than just having something cool to look at, I'm guessing you are buying the keyboard to be used. So, onto the comparison... I purchased both of these keyboards at the same time and while it was a close call, I think the Targus Stowaway loses out to the LandWare keyboard. 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: This Targus Stowaway is full-size, so it's easy to touch-type on. It seems like it should have an edge on the smaller LandWare keyboard, right? Well, 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. Between the two, this was a tie. 2) Sturdiness: Here's where I think the Targus loses. I find that the Targus' design feels flimsier and more fragile. Also, the split bottom loses its shape when you are typing on uneven surfaces (like your lap). In addition, this 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. So, I think that if I were to choose one keyboard, I'd get the LandWare GoType keyboard (sorry Targus!). It seems like it's built to be used, rather than built just because it looks cool. But if cool is your thing, and you're willing to deal with some quirks, then the Targus Stowaway Keyboard is a decent buy. It's very neat how it folds up into such a compact case! Feel free to email me with any questions.
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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: The best accessory I have ever purchased
Review: I cannot tell you how impressed I am with this product. It has literally transformed my Visor from a toy into a laptop. Everytime I attend a conference, class, lecture, whatever, my visor/stowaway combo is an audience hit. I usually end up with about 10 people around me asking how it works, where can they get it, etc. The ability to take notes with such a small setup and then have the data available to you on your computer(s) and your handheld is absolutely priceless!
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