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Summary: Excellent engineering and Very useful
Review: This little keyboard does everything its supposed to and more. The design of this thing is absolutely geneious! The keyboard is almost identical to the one on my Dell notebook.Like others have said, there are some frequently used commands that this keyboard doesn't do right out of the box, but you can use the software that comes with it to make any key do whatever you want it to - very handy. THe carrying case that comes with it fits well and looks good. Whenever I unfold the keyboard, I always get looks and questions from others. Very useful little gadget!
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Summary: Very cool, but flimsy
Review: Don't get me wrong, this portable keyboard for my Palm V, combined with the modem, mean that I don't have to lug my laptop on every business trip. It has also totally changed the way I use my Palm. My biggest complaint is that I've only had it a few months, and already some of the keys are starting to lose their functionality. I need to hit Z key repeatedly to get it to work...
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Summary: It's Fullsized, portable, and easier than Grafitti!
Review: Do you hate it when you're using the Stylus pen on your new Palm Vx and every time you make a 'v' the palm displays a 'u' or when you make a 'k' the palm displays a 'y'? Well palm has solved that big problem with the smallest portable full-sized keyboard that has yet to be seen for the Palm. Simply put, this is the best product out for the Palm so far. Not only is it the same size as a regular keyboard, minus the number pad, but it also folds into one four-section square that snaps shut for easy transportation wherever you take your pal pilot. It also functions flawlessly with the Palm itself. Just install the program on the disk that comes with it onto the hard drive and then place the keyboard program on the palm using the Palm Manager and you're all set to type away. Besides its technical strengths, it is also got a strong magnesium casing to it to prevent damage to the keyboard itself in the event of dropping it. It also comes with it's own neoprene case for a little extra padding. However, since I have to picky in order to best serve you guys who are reading this review, it does have one or two slight problems. First, the shift button on the right side of the keyboard is a little small. Although aesthetically this may not be a big deal, once you start typing you'll see that every now and then you his the up button rather than the shift key and are typing in the middle of another sentence. Second, although it's smooth sailing when the palm is attached to the keyboard, taking it off and placing it on the keyboard is a little difficult. The reason is that the platform, although stable, is a little flimsy, comprised of a plastic spine and a thin metal support. One time I almost broke the stand trying to get the palm out of the darn thing. Don't get me wrong though. Compared to all other keyboards (i.e. the IGo) and all the other things that could have been wrong with it, the Palm portable keyboard is a must buy for people who pack their palm full of notes or anything else. It's quick and easy to use. And although a little more expensive than the IGo, it's worth the extra money and is a quality palm product...just like the palm itself. Enjoy! RevuMan: Get out of the way Stylus, Keyboard coming through...Peace!
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Summary: Kool Keyboard
Review: Two months after being given a Palm Vx, I found myself looking for a better way to enter information. Numerous trips away from my office computer forced me to develop my abilities with graffiti writing and pecking at the keyboard. Even with practice, anything more than a quick note was a major chore and sure to produce spelling errors. After waiting for four weeks, my new keyboard arrived and it was worth the wait . . . Now I can keep notes of meetings without transcibing my written notes to my Palm. I could never keep up with the pace of the meeting with graffiti writing or pecking at the tiny keyboard. Now, I touch-type my notes as events happen, and can attach the notes to the meeting in question. The keyboard has a very nice action, and takes away the one major complaint I had about getting data into the Palm when travelling. The keyboard is about the size of the Palm III, but has the same pleasant anodized appearance as the Palm V. I expected it to be cheap plastic, but was surprised to see it looks like metal. The three hinges are more durable than I expected, but I am not planning on seeing how much stress they will absorb. You probably can type on your lap, but you will be much more satisfied if there is something supporting the three hinges, as they do flex when not supported. The neopreme case does protect the keyboard, but I do have to remember to pick it up. My Palm Vx stays clipped to my side, because I can not trust myself to remember to pick it up after I set it down. I would consider adding a clip to a keyboard case, but then with a Palm, keyboard and telephone all on my belt, it starts to look like Batman's utility belt. For now, I slide the keyboard into a pocket. The other people in our office are starting to discover that the Palm, with a keyboard, is a lot easier than toting a laptop around. EASE OF USE: It takes me 15 seconds to set up the keyboard. I usually take longer than than to get everything out of their cases! The click of one button opens the keyboard. Once laid flat, two sections slide over to make a keyboard with shallow buttons similiar to a laptop. I actually like the action of the keyboard better, and the thin profile allows your wrists to rest on the desk surface. The thicker laptop is less comfortable because I have no support. The special function keys allow you to move from "phone" to "datebook" to "memo" to "to do list" etc., without having to stop and pick up a mouse. . . . the keyboard will give you a small computer, rather than just an electronic notepad with an annoying data entry system. My Palm is much more useful, and I would pay twice the price to keep my keyboard.
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Summary: Highly Impressive
Review: The first thing to do is to load the software provided. Then, if you use your Palm for email also, you will probably end up buying yourself one of the most impressively engineered accessories ever for the Palm. Compact and light, it folds open, but you need a flat surface. The keys are very user-friendly and comfortable.You will not be using a laptop for much longer on your travels. You can assign different functions to different keys through your Palm. I cannot reccomend it more, especially if you're not always too keen on using graffiti, when inputting a lot of data, emails, etc. Very impressive, do not hesitate, buy it! You won't be sorry.
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Summary: If you use e-mail, this is a great tool.
Review: I'm pretty good with grafitti, but I still don't like to use it for longer records or for e-mail. The other keyboards for Palm are smaller than normal keyboards and were not as compact. This one is full size and has really good key feel. I can touch type normally and am able to forgo carrying my laptop most of the time now. Great for travelling--it works realy well on an airplane pull-down tray and you wont feel too tightly squeezed (a problem with my laptop).
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Summary: This One Works And More!
Review: I've tried other Palm V keyboards with little success. In my experience, the main problem with the other keyboards relates to HackMaster hacks. With all of my hacks in place -- Graspeedy, Menuhack, Contrast Button Hack and PopUp Note -- and with a ton of software on my Palm Vx, including the beta version of the Omnisky/Minstrel wireless software, all functions perfectly. I've tried the keyboard with SmartDoc, QuickSheet, MultiMail, PocketQuicken, HanDBase and all the built-in apps. It works fine with all these apps. The shortcut keys for opening apps and doing specific functions in an app, also work just fine. The folding keyboard is an engineering marvel and, in spite of what others may say, you can use it on your lap. Even the case is well thought out. This is a real winner!
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Summary: One of the best designed add-on for the palmV, so far.
Review: The Palm keyboard is a great invention. This is something that i have waited for a long time since i first purchased the Palm V. I disliked using the Graffity-thing and the mini-keyboard on the Palm V. Then one day i ran across this keyboard in one of the electronic stores, and the first thing that took my attention is the format of how the keyboard folds out. Breaking from a box into a four piece segment, the farside of the keyboard segment can then be slid together to form a full size keyboard. The attatchment to the palm can also be slid out to the top and fold out to make a stand for the Palm itself. The entire process could be done in a matter of seconds, and apart from installing the program into the Palm, the keyboard is a quick tool for any typing job for the Plam. The only negative things about the keyboard is that it can't hold together into a one-segment like a normal keyboard can. You need to put it down on a flat surface. It is also relatively expensive and very FRAGILE when folded out, and i really mean it when i say FRAGILE. Apart from the minor flaws and the price, I personally recommend this product to anyone who owns a Palm.
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Summary: A good accessory for your Palm
Review: This keyboard has certainly made my life easier. I'm a graduate student, and my laptop recently died. I couldn't pony up money for a new one, so I pieced together a "poor man's laptop" using a new Palm m500 and the keyboard! With all the free software available--especially if you combine this with Documents to Go--this helps make your Palm a great resource for taking notes in class or the library, and reviewing papers if you can't sit down in front of a real computer. A real asset for me. One star lost for ease of use, as it does take a little while to get used to the extremely flat keyboard, but overall very good. If you buy the keyboard, be sure to check out the carry-all case, too.
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Summary: Palm Key board
Review: I never really used my palm until I bought this key board. It is great I use it all the time now. The keyboard was like new and works great.
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