I was looking for some extra padding when putting my Galaxy in a travel bag. This was perfect; my favorite reversible colors, and the price is always right on Amazon!Save 29% Off
Showing posts with label personal digital assistant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label personal digital assistant. Show all posts
DURAGADGET Red & Black Reversable Water Resistant Case For Samsung Galaxy TAB (P1000) - turn it ins
I was looking for some extra padding when putting my Galaxy in a travel bag. This was perfect; my favorite reversible colors, and the price is always right on Amazon!
PDair Leather case for Motorola DROID X MB810 - Book Type (Red)
First, while I am not impressed, I am NOT returning this product to Hong Kong! NOTHING in the ordering process states this is the point of origin. BIG ISSUE!! I ordered on 1/8/11 and when I didn't see it for, oh 7 days or so I followed the email which listed it as shipping via Hong Kong Post. Nice that it shipped on 1/16/11 and I received it today 1/26/11. Better than the package tracking which still reads an ETA of 2/3 to 2/21/11. (I will say nothing to the Chinese goverment about it being listed as a "gift" on the declaration sticker. Um... if it's a gift, may I please have my $27.99 back?)Next, the item is illustrated well, however the tab which connects the top and bottom panels is just a tiny bit (2mm) too short to adequately (comfortably) cover the Droid X. The closing tab is also about 2mm short because you must really pull on the tab to get it to close. These two shortcomings make the case bow in the middle and out at the top and bottom.
Otherwise it appears well made. Just an inconveniently tiny bit small for it's intended use.
Can I recommend it? Noooooooo.
I may reconsider sending it back... I'll look into it.
Mini (Black) KP-810-10-BTT Wireless Bluetooth Handheld Keyboard and Multi-Touchpad w/ Laser Pointer
Excellent product. Does everything and more for it's small size and price point. One thing overlooked in documentation: To pair with PC, you can choose not to provide a PIN, however, when connecting and pairing with Android HID Bluetooth, program requires a PIN. You can type ANY PIN you'd like (4 or more characters), select finish, THEN...IMMEDIATELY go to iPazzPort keyboard and type the same PIN number and press ENTER. Android should now recognize the keyboard and touch pad. (Tested on stock Droid Bionic 5.5.893)
(Note: This is also sold under the Rii brand, but Unisen is the actual manufacturer. This is the latest/best model as of 02/09/13)I guess I got a dud. The blue light blinks like it's in pairing mode but it won't connect. I tried with two different computers and an android phone. I even tried with a different bluetooth adapter nub and nothing. I know bluetooth on the other devices is working, just not this. Bummer.So I had looked at quite a few mini keyboard/trackpad combinations and I figured I would try this one out. Purchased it about 2 weeks ago, paired relatively easily with the included BT dongle on my HTPC running windows 7. I had to try a couple times to get it to pair before it timed out on me, but once that was done it hasn't lost a connection since. We use it daily, haven't had a single problem with it. Only had to charge it once 2 days after we got it. I'd have to say this was one awesome purchase.
Also our dogs/cats love the included laser pointer :D
Save 56% Off
Palm Tungsten E2 Battery Replacement Kit with Installation Video, Tools, and Extended Life Battery.
- Guaranteed for One Full Year
- High Capacity 900 mAh 3.7V Battery
- Revives Your Palm E2
- Comes with Tools and Video Instructions
- Kit Includes Everything You Need to Revive Your Palm Tungsten E2 PDA
I was really panicking when my battery showed signs of failure. My PDA is my favorite --better than any other device, including the iphone.
Specialist Gaming Headset - Black
Worked great for 2 weeks then the Microphone quit working. Supposed to have a 2 year warranty but Nox does not answer emails and the phone numbers they give on the warranty card do not work. Buy something else.
Buy Specialist Gaming Headset - Black Now
Have you read the other reviews for these headphones? Two of them (so far) seem like they were created by people from Nox or people hired by Nox to give their products positive review scores. That's a pretty shady business tactic.Here's an unbiased review, based on actual experience with the headphones, which I wrote for SLUG Magazine:
I was pretty excited when these headphones showed up on my desk. I figured reviewing them would be at least more fun than listening to the glut of mediocre-to-crappy promo CDs that I usually encounter, but alas, I was wrong. These headphones aren't super flashy, featuring a simple black and silver design with some comfortably padded material around the earpieces and on top of the headband. A microphone can be deployed from the left headphone, and a dial on the right headphone allows you to control volume. Pretty cool so far, right? Well, not really. Nox didn't include the cable that allows the user to connect these to a video game console, which isn't a huge deal, but since they're marketing them as gaming headphones, it seems like a dumb oversight. If the headphones sounded good and worked properly, maybe I would've splurged and bought the $20 adapter, but the sound quality is nothing special, and the chord that connects the headset to your listening device of choice broke after one day of use. If you're gonna spend $80 on something that only lasts for a day, I can think of many things more deserving of your cash than these headphones.
Read Best Reviews of Specialist Gaming Headset - Black Here
Great design, Mike comes out only when you need it. Audio has good depth of field for games, so you hear where the action is.Want Specialist Gaming Headset - Black Discount?
I really love the Nox headset and live with it all day long for a phone headset. Feedback from callers etc. has been great! One needs to know that in order for the Mic part to work from a phone one needs the connector that has 3 black rings on it so the Mic part of the headset will work and this didn't come with the set. Works great on the computer system!Save 69% Off
rooCASE Convertible (Red) Genuine Leather Case Cover for 4th Generation iPad with Retina Display /
leather feeling, good quality. But the magnet feature ( wake and sleep) is not good. I have to press to sleep/wake button to ensure the Ipad is entered in sleep mode
Save 55% Off
NEW! SVP PS4200(with Micro 4GB)Black 3-in-1 A4 Size Paper/ Photo/ Name Card Scanner
I've been searching for a portable scanner for a long time. I originally thought that I would use it for scanning pictures but now I use it for almost everything imagineable. It's so light weight and portable that it goes everywhere with me. The nice thing is no computer connection is necessary and it's self powered. I scan receipts immediately right from my truck. Once a week I thake the memory card out and copy all scans to my computer. I now have copies of every transaction on my computer. I scan bills, invoices, most of my mail. This is the best tool/toy that I've bought in years. I have a very good OCR program that I use to convert many of the scans to documents that can be edited. The OCR program that came with the scanner is very limited but works fairly well if you don't require specialized conversions.
Buy NEW! SVP PS4200(with Micro 4GB)Black 3-in-1 A4 Size Paper/ Photo/ Name Card Scanner Now
This is a slim and small very attractive scanner that can copy both documents receipts and photo direct on on to a sd memory card.The most attractive thing about this scanner is that it runs off 4 aa batteries and therefore can be taken and used anywhere in the world any time
Also more amazing is it does not need to have soft wear to run it on a mac or a windows computer. No drivers needed.
There is one matter of concern to bring to your attention
Sad to say I'm not the first to confirm the following
Once the file has been scanned and saved on memory card the scanner once connected to the computer does not show up on the desk top screen or any were to be found in any location
You might as well though the unit out once you made the scan into the bin
The only way to view the file is to say to put the sd card into a camera and play it back on a pc. it won't play back for some unknown reason in a memory slot
Last of all one would hope their customer care team would care .however ,having sent a few emails to the supplier I was feeling a bit sad I paid about £100 pounds to buy it and it does not work I got no replies to three emails.
In conclusion, if you like to waste money on a product that does not work then buy it
My recommendation is you to give it away free to charity or even consider placing it in the waste bin and jumping on top of it, I think a monkey might have great fun playing with this piece of junk instead of a bag of peanuts.Absolutely one of the best portable scanners on the market. I have used this scanner for about 4 years with out any problem with the scanner. The 600 dpi scans are as good as any flat bed scanner scanning at the same resolution. The batteries last a long time as well. Love that it works independently of a PC.
Would highly recommend it.
Want NEW! SVP PS4200(with Micro 4GB)Black 3-in-1 A4 Size Paper/ Photo/ Name Card Scanner Discount?
Good product! Easy to used & I like it. ThanksNEW! SVP PS4200(with Micro8GB) 3-in-1 A4 Size Paper/ Photo/ Name Card Scanner
Acer Aspire V5-571P-6698 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Laptop (Silky Silver)
I love this laptop. Slim, yet still has a DVD drive (not so common these days). The touch screen makes clunky Windows 8 so much easier to deal with. The touch pad is very responsive, easy to right and left click. Despite being thin it feels sturdy and doesn't flex when you put pressure on it. It can do some serious yoga, the screen tilting back almost 180 degrees. Backlit keys are fancyand for a $500 laptop, it looks really classy. Everyone who sees it goes, "Oooooh".My love for this laptop doesn't blind me to its faults, howeverit's a budget laptop with a touchscreen, and that's that. I haven't tried to run anything big on it yet, but its speed is not anything spectacular. Should be fine for average web surfing/word processing use but it's nothing flashy. I also don't like the way the keys depress. They feel a bit mushy. I find the speakers a little tinny, though you can get fair volume out of them. They're weirdly located on the bottom of the laptop. The three USB ports are all right next to each other on the front left side.
Still, I would definitely buy this again.
Cons: I hate Windows 8, battery doesn't last as long as I'd like, there are no left/right buttons on the mouse pad, touch screen doesn't always pick up touches accurately.
I picked up this laptop during one of the specials that were offered and so far I've been pleased with it. I had an HP laptop that was on its last legs after 5 years of moderate use. Hopefully this one will be able to last me 5 years as well. Windows 8 is a pain, and this thing also comes with a bunch of bloatware. I deleted what I could but I'd have to really dig into it in order to weed out the rest. Microsoft seems to be trying to follow the footsteps of Apple while looking over to Google for additional inspiration. Unfortunately they're just moving farther from their bread and butter office software. Anyway, that's enough of my rant on them.
For your basic or entry needs of computing, this laptop seems to be near the top of the pack in its price range. I did my research and so far so good.
Buy Acer Aspire V5-571P-6698 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Laptop (Silky Silver) Now
I really not a high tech guy but this laptop is great for me. I love the touch screen. Everyone should try this laptop!Read Best Reviews of Acer Aspire V5-571P-6698 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Laptop (Silky Silver) Here
Have had this for two weeks now and cant brag enough since my neighbor came over and loading a program to allow me go directly to desktop on start up. Windows 8 is the worst operating system MS ever made. Very clunky, but the Acer brad really surprised me. Great item and I would purchase again.. I really like the backlight keys.Want Acer Aspire V5-571P-6698 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Laptop (Silky Silver) Discount?
I was looking for a touch laptop with windows 8 that was easy to use with all the features I needed. I use this computer 2 or 3 times a day for about an hour each time and I have found that it is very fast for uploading or downloading programs, pictures, music, etc. I love the backlit keyboard which makes it easy to see in the evening or when inputting. I would recommend this computer to anyone looking for a great new laptop with all the bells and whistles.Save 7% Off
Mobogadget (Tm)Black Folio Leather Cover Case with Flipped Up Lamp for Amazon Kindle 3 Kindle with
This case and light is amazing! I just received it and I am very pleased at how well it is made! I can wait to read my Kindle in bed tonight! The price was great and shipping was fast!
Belkin Ultimate Wireless Keyboard and Case for iPad 2, 3rd Gen and 4th Gen with Retina Display
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Oh my goodness, I love this thing! I've used three different regular cases, a mini bluetooth keyboard, and a keyboard/case combo. I did not expect this to be vastly different from the other keyboard case that I tried.First of all, this is a hard case. It does not flex. The other keyboard case that I tried was rigid/stiff, but it could flex a tiny bit. That means that when closed, part of the keyboard could make contact with the iPad screen. Maybe that's nothing, but I don't like anything that isn't soft touching the iPad's screen. This case was built with close tolerances. When closed, the keyboard comes very close to the screen, but does not touch it. If you hold it up to the light, you can see the tiny separation. If you don't believe your eyes, you will find that you can slide a sheet of paper between the keyboard and iPad when the case is closed.
The bluetooth syncing/linking was easy. Also, there is no physical switch to turn the keyboard off and on like there was on my other keyboard case. The keypad is engaged when the keyboard is in one of its three possible reclining positions. The case magnetically "snaps" into one of the three reclining positions. Snap it out and bluetooth goes off. No more worrying that you forgot to turn off the bluetooth switch.
There are two trade-offs. A trade-off is not a flaw. It is a feature whose existence means that something else is necessarily lost or diminished. For some, trade-offs are good, and for others not so good. For me, both trade-offs are good.
Trade-off #1: The sound deflector over the speakers directs sound toward the user. It amplifies it a little and also makes it quieter for those who are not in front of the device. A larger deflector (including your own cupped palm) does the job better, but then it would look ugly and get in the way. I prefer a deflector that does a moderate job but is unobtrusive and looks good. That's better than one that works great but looks like a bullhorn stuck on your case.
Trade-off #2: The case is not hinged. That means it does not open predictably like a book. The two portions of this case are "tethered" together by a strong, wide, and thin material. This makes it easier for butterfingers to fumble with, but it allows the case to do something that a hinged case cannot do. You can flip the keyboard section in back of the iPad section with the keys facing away from you or toward you. In this configuration, the sections are "stacked". It's like folding a magazine so that the rest of the magazine is behind the page you are reading. But a magazine is hinged. The part folded back is always facing away from you. Another way to say it is that you can flip the keyboard directly behind and parallel to the iPad, with the keys facing away from or toward the iPad. I much prefer the keys to be facing toward the iPad. That way, my fingers are contacting the smooth outer case instead of the keys on the keyboard. Bravo. I like this tethering feature, even if it does require one to be a little more careful.
How about the feel of the keyboard? No complaints.
Scratching? I tend to treat my electronic stuff with care. But I'm not a fanatic about it. I do a normal amount of sliding it around (metal side down) on tables and such. There is no scratching that I can see.
While in the library using my iPad to do word processing with Pages 09, I felt like taking a break and browsing a bit. I wondered if I could stand it up in portrait orientation. I expected it to utterly fail as it was not designed to do this. But much to my delight, it can stand up on its side. Sure, it stands vertically (can't tilt the screen), but I tend to slink down in my chair when I relax so it was no problem!
Finally, this case looks good. It looks cool. It's slimmer than even the non-keyboard cases I've used. The smooth finish and the perfect way it mates up with the iPad is something to admire. I have an urge to show it off. OK, it's more than just an urge I show it off whenever the I get the chance :-)
There are three magnetic slots behind the keyboard that lock the iPad frame into one of 3 viewing angles. These slots double as on/off switches for the keyboard. Once you pair the keyboard with your iPad it will automatically connect in seconds when you place the cover in one of the slots and disconnect when removed.
The back of the iPad is completely enclosed and protected while allowing full access to all controls, ports and cameras. The case also has wake/sleep magnets. Because the aluminum side of the case holds the keyboard it is the bottom and placing it on a rough surface can scratch the case.
My iPad 4 in this case weighs 2 pounds 6 1/2 oz., 6 oz. heavier than in a leather folio case without a keyboard. You can fold the iPad over the keyboard to use as a tablet or hold as a reader but you can really feel that extra 6 oz. when holding it so it is not practical to use that way. Unfortunately there is no portrait orientation for this case.
The full qwerty keyboard is small but has a good feel and is easy to use. There are shortcut keys for cut, copy, paste and search. Also keyboard volume, play/pause forward and reverse. There is a home screen key and a microphone key that will bring up Siri.
This case provides great protection and would be a good choice for someone who needs to carry their iPad for school or work. I like the convenience of a keyboard and think this case is the best available. Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Belkin Belkin Ultimate Wireless Keyboard and Case for iPad 2, 3rd Gen and 4th Gen iPads performs exactly as advertised. It has a complete wireless QWERTY keyboard, about 10% smaller than the standard keyboard that is surprisingly responsive and comfortable to type on, with a bit of adjustment. It mates with the iPad via standard Bluetooth pairing. Out of the box, it literally takes but a few seconds to have your iPad snapped into the plastic top holder and paired with the keyboard. There is no on-off switch. Simply set the back containing the iPad into one of three small notches in the keyboard/base unit and the keyboard is powers up. Take the iPad out of a slot and the keyboard goes off. Removing the iPad is also a snap.
The unit is charged via a USB cable and claims to be good for 160 hours. I have no idea if that is true or not, but I have not had to charge it since the first time, and I've had it for couple of weeks (but I often use the iPad for reading with the keyboard folded with keys facing the the back of the iPad and therefore "off" ).
With the iPad set at one's desired angle (there are 3), the keyboard and iPad so resembles my MacBook Air that I keep looking for the track pad. There isn't one however, and it takes a bit of getting used to the thing to know when to touch the screen and when to use the keyboard. There are a number of function keys that are similar to those on a regular Mac keyboard for controlling sound (which is actually better with the case's little baffle that directs the sound forward than it is with a naked iPad), video and a home key that takes the place of the home button on the iPad. The arrow keys make editing text MUCH easier than the touch-drag and release that one must use on the touch screen itself. There is no manual (at least none that I could find, but there probably ought to be) to explain what some of the other function keys do. I am still discovering little surprises (e.g.., space bar returns you to the last open app when the iPad goes to sleep) and I expect to discover a few more.
The keyboard/case is reasonably light for the strength and protection afforded by its aluminum base, and the self contained keyboard, but it is heavier than the heavy duty Snuggs leather case that was the iPad's previous home. The keyboard folds out of the way in back of the iPad for reading, but the resulting sandwich is less comfortable for reading than with the iPad in my Snuggs case or caseless.
The biggest drawback is that the keyboard is 10% smaller than a regular keyboard so for (rather lame) touch typists like me, switching back and forth between the Belkin keyboard and one of my regular computers is (at least with my rather limited experience) troublesome. Maybe that will go away with more use.
Bottom line: The Belkin adds a considerably amount of functionality to the iPad for e-mail and text-based apps like Pages. Without it, one is basically reduced to typing with one or two fingers. With it, one can begin to approach the texting ability of a laptop or desktop computer for many applications with the much smaller and lighter iPad. On one of my next trips, I think I'll leave the laptop at home and try just the iPad with the Belkin.
Recommended.
J.M. Tepper Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Belkin Ulitmate Wireless keyboard connects via bluetooth to your iPad (2nd generation or later) and allows you to use it more like a traditional laptop. With more companies issuing tablets to their mobile workforce, this sort of accessory is extremely beneficial just ask anyone who has spent a day attempting to write emails or take meeting minutes via the on-screen keyboard.
The Belkin connected very easily to both my iPad 2 and 3, with each recognizing it almost instantly and mating to the keyboard with just a single press of a button. The keyboard itself is understandably smallish, but the keys themselves have good feel and action. The presses are perfectly responsive on the tablet's display as well. In short, it works very well as a keyboard for your iPad.
Where the Belkin really shines is in its weight it literally weighs almost nothing. It is also much thinner than other keyboard cases that I've used, e.g. the Zagg. My wife instantly swapped out her Zagg for this one based on this difference and hasn't looked back since. I was concerned about durability due to this light weight, but the Belkin has made several trips so far with no issues.
Your iPad slips into the case to cover and protect the back of the tablet. It has all of the necessary holes to uncover the camera, speakers, port, etc. It was easy to swap the tablet into and out of the cover, but the fit while in place was snug. The exterior of the case is silver aluminum, similar to the back of an iPad itself. This was the only problem with the keyboard case this aluminum cover scratches and scuffs easily. In fact, my case already had some buffing (looked like light sanding marks) on its exterior just from shipping. I can imagine that with heavy use, this effect will only get worse.
The case charges via an included USB cable. Battery life is good vs. other keyboard cases I've used.
Overall, the Belkin functions very well as a keyboard and also as a case provided you value lightweight portability over eternally shiny good looks. Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program There are times when the iPad's on-screen keyboard just is not sufficient and a "real" keyboard is necessary. This device is well thought out and works great in that regard. The case does a good job protecting the iPad which snaps snugly into one side. The unit took a minute or two (and being opened / closed a couple times, there is no "on" switch) to activate but from then on pairs automatically. The design is very clever in that the cover can be opened completely and folded behind the iPad to use it normally or can magnetically attach at 3 points to adjust viewing angle when used like a laptop with the keyboard.
I compare directly to the Zagg keyboard which I have for an iPad1 which was not bad but this is far superior I had been searching for a keyboard for my iPad3 and this fits the bill perfectly. The Zagg unit clips over the old iPad1 and the lip of that makes it difficult to type on like typing in a bowl. This unit lays flat and also by attaching to the iPad is much more stable. It allows the iPad to be used just like a laptop.
Overall, I am very happy with this unit and would highly recommend it.
Replacement Stylus - Palm M100/105 Series (3-Pack)
Customer service at its finest!! I placed an order for this product to use with my Palm M1 back in April. I received a USPS tracking # but the item never seemed to get beyond the CA sorting facility. I waited 5 months then contacted the seller. They immediately sent out a replacement F.O.C. (even though these are simply molded plastic and only cost $5 dollars.) My point is that it's near impossible to get good customer service nowadays. This company has defined customer service in the 21st century and I will not hesitate to order from them again! I am now enjoying my M100 again these stylus' work better than the original equipment! In that they are lighter and more durable than the metal ones.
PSP Go PSPGo Accessory. Premium 2in1 Charge and Hotsync USB Datacable for Sony PSP Go
ok so here we go bought it like 8 months ago and when i had my psp go it worked great even charged it better then the original so there you go worth the money
Buy PSP Go PSPGo Accessory. Premium 2in1 Charge and Hotsync USB Datacable for Sony PSP Go Now
I brought this on October, and it took a while to ship. after I got this I found this works fine and just like the normal data cable(I use this most for charging my PSP). Not so bad, but just like normalThe cable appears to be made of quality materials and works with my PSPGo for charging or syncing with my PC.Want PSP Go PSPGo Accessory. Premium 2in1 Charge and Hotsync USB Datacable for Sony PSP Go Discount?
Can't beat the price and it worked flawlessly. I found the device and needed the power cord now I'm playing it up!Save 88% Off
rooCase SportsFan Football Case Cover with Landscape/Portrait for The new iPad (RC-IPD2-SFS-FTB)
Bought this item for my husbands Ipad for Christmas and he loves it. It is very sturdy an made well.
RadTech ACpower Slim Dual-Port USB Wall Charger for Apple iPhone, iPod & iPad in White
First of all, a brilliant ideayou can easily charge your iPod without a computer around. Secondly, works great. The only problem if there is one to be found with this item is it isn't the most solid item, but even if I have to replace it after a couple of years I definitely think it's worth it. This is allowing me to take my iPod with me overseas without a computer, being able to listen to it on a 13-hour plus flight, and still be able to use it on the way back. 5 stars!
Fosmon® Premium Quality Metal Stylus Styli for HTC EVO 4G Sprint ( Black + White )
I like many people have been using a stylus for many years on a PDA and in more recent years possibly a stylus on a smartphone. I love the new technology and I like the new capasitive screens found on phones like the HTC Hero, EVO and also the iPhone and Droids just to mention a few. But I haven't gotten used to typing with my rather large fingers and thumbs yet. So the use of a stylus that works on the new touch only screens is a bonus for me and these Fosmon stylus work pretty darn good. They take a little getting used to for things like sliding across or down to open a different home screen or to unlock the screen like on the EVO. The Fosmon stylus is made with an aluminum barrel and a silicone like tip. The only reason I didn't give the Fosmon stylus 5 stars was that they are very short, about 4" and for someone that has large hands like myself they are harder to use like a pen. They are bigger than a regular stylus that might slide into a smartphone but not as long as pen. For me they work very well and it makes texting a whole lot easier when using the on board virtual keyboard on my HTC EVO.
A little small, but the same length of my cell phone, so it is not tiny.
Nice for drawing games and note applications.
Buy Fosmon® Premium Quality Metal Stylus Styli for HTC EVO 4G Sprint ( Black + White ) Now
product is so so kinda hard to use but ok i guess its at an angle cant use the tip only flat surface evo 4gI was glad to get this (2) stylis because I got a Droid phone and I was not ready for the touch screen that was so quick and this help get used to it. Thank you
Want Fosmon® Premium Quality Metal Stylus Styli for HTC EVO 4G Sprint ( Black + White ) Discount?
This item works great for me as my nails make it a bit difficult for me to use my fingertips. Packaging shown is not how I received mine. Mine came in clear celophane, but definately new. I didnt hold the packaging against the seller as I did receive 2 and they were both new in sealed clear packaging.
PalmOne Portable Keyboard for Palm III and VII
I have been using a production prototype of this keyboard for almost a month and a half, now, and I find it valuable for a few tasks for which Grafiti (although, I use JOT) hanwriting recognition is not suitable: email, extensive note taking, and other large volumes of text input, and (interestingly) spreadsheet creation.The new Palm Portable Keyboard is a FULL SIZE keyboard that folds so small and compact that it drops easily into a jacket pocket, a purse, or a briefcase. It has a FULL SIZE look and feel, with a full 3 mm travel.
When I go to a meeting, I can unobtrusively take notes by dropping my Palm III into the docking connector on the Palm Portable Keyboard. When I get back home (or to the office) and synchronize (HotSynch) my Palm with Microsoft Outlook on my PC, all my notes are just a point and click away from my word processor.
Now, if Think Outside (the designers and manufacturers of the Portable Keyboard) can get enough software companies to work with them to include tighter integration to the fantastic potential that Palm computing offers when linked with the additional power and flexibility that the Palm Portable Keyboard adds ...
One more item that i would like to see Think Outside add to their wish list: please put a serial connection on the keyboard so that we can:
1) Connect to a modem while doing email using the keyboard; 2) HotSynch from the keyboard docking connector a nice capability so you can travel with the keyboard and leave the standard docking station at home.
Maybe this serial connector can be implemented as a choice of connectors that plug into the keyboard (to the right of the docking connector) and provide a selection, including: RS-232 DTE or DCE/ 9 pin or 25 pin; USB; 10-BaseT; etc.
I recently took my Palm III and keyboard to a conference. Everybody else was lugging around laptops. I just unfolded my keyboard, snapped on my Palm and rocked. All my Dilbertesque buddies were very jealous. (Palm probably owes me hundreds in finders fees.) The only problem: Carrying my Palm, the keyboard, and my cell phone is a lot of juggling. I need a small case that carries all three. Anybody know one?
Buy PalmOne Portable Keyboard for Palm III and VII Now
I waited over four months to get this hot, back-ordered item, excited about the reviews it received and looking forward to taking notes on my Palm III. During the wait, my boss let me borrow his LandWare GoType keyboard, and I began to get used to its small size and usefulness.Finally, my Palm Portable Keyboard arrived in the mail and I opened it, marvelling at its sleek design and extreme portability. I installed the driver, unfolded the keyboard and started typing.
The first thing I immediately noticed was that, once unfolded, you can't put this keyboard on your lap; it's just not rigid enough. A bit of an inconvenience (the GoType is sturdy enough to do this), but I figured I'd just use a hard surface when I need to type.
The next thing I noticed was that after installing the keyboard driver, suddenly my entire Palm OS had slowed down to a crawl. I visited Palm's website and sure enough, they said this was a problem with the driver. They had a beta driver that I installed to fix the problem.
But then the biggest problem was obvious: The Palm Portable Keyboard can't catch up with your typing. I type pretty fast (40-60 WPM) and it was painful to watch the Palm lagging a few seconds behind me after I finished a line of text. In comparison, the LandWare GoType enters text instantaneously. As a technical writer, I can't afford to have people slow down during meetings while my keyboard catches up.
I called Palm support on this and they said they were aware of the problem, and would likely release a driver to fix the slowdowns eventually. I've waited long enough, Palm Inc. I'm going out and buying a GoType instead.
To Sum up: If you like nifty technology, need extreme portability, and don't type very fast, the Palm Portable Keyboard is worth getting. If you need a reliable product that is sturdy and useful, get the LandWare GoType instead.
Read Best Reviews of PalmOne Portable Keyboard for Palm III and VII Here
The inventor's of the Palm Portable Keyboard have have developed an incredible accessory to the Palm PDA Platform. You have got to see it and try it out to appreciate its marvel. It literally is a full size keyboard that folds up and is only slightly larger then the Palm PDA itself. It even comes in a nice carrying case. Inputing information into your Palm is a snap and I really appreciate not having to write, using the grafiti tool to add information into my Palm. If you use the Memo feature on your palm to jot down some notes, type a lengthy memo, etc., this this keyboard is for you. Typing is a breeze and feels very natural as if you were typing at your PC. There are specific keys on the board that replace the need to tap on a menu item to be called up. I cannot emphasize the portability and light weight of the keyboard and the uniqueness of how it folds up into compact size. If you are a regular user of your Palm PDA then this keyboard is a must. You will not regret spending the extra bucks in lieu of convenience.Want PalmOne Portable Keyboard for Palm III and VII Discount?
I've had the Palm Portable Keyboard for not quite 24 hours. It's great for text writing, entering data in Quicksheet, and using shortcuts and function keys. Well made--it does wow my tech friends.Some problems mentioned by others... * The need for a solid, flat surface instead of your knees. I've cut out a piece of masonite to rest the keyboard while in my car. Works fine. Since it doesn't weigh much, I can even slip the board into a tote bag or set it on top of a soft sided briefcase. If the features of the Palm Portable are the ones you want, this is a work around. * Slow response to key input. I noticed that but there is a buffer which catches up when I stop to think. That's not a bad habit for my type of writing.
A problem not yet mentioned by others... * Need to increase the P3 memory from 2 to 8. Maybe it's the SmartDoc text editor I'm using or maybe I'm just writing more that I did before, but I can see a memory problem coming fast.
AC Home Wall Charger Adapter For Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 US Plug
Please everyone beware. I've done several tests on this wall charger. It is very cheaply made and the adapter does not have the proper electrical filter for the transformer. Yes, it will charge your transformer just fine, but will do permanent damage to your chips in the long run. Because of the bad filter, there is too much electrical interference and will permanently damage vital components of your tablet, like your wifi chip and the capacitive touch sensor.Amazon retailers need to stop selling these very cheaply made products that do permanent damage to your devices in the long term.
To get this item or not is entirely up to you. Yes, it will work just fine at first. But you will begin to notice your touch screen getting less sensitive. Your electronic components will begin to degrade. Your choice.
Buy AC Home Wall Charger Adapter For Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 US Plug Now
I give this product one star and the middle finger. DOESN'T WORK! Don't waste your time or money on this thing.I have to say, it sucks!I purchased it in January and it was good. I felt happy at that time because I can use my pad again. However, it suddenly stopped working in several days ago (April). I'm sure it's the problem of the charger other than the pad itself. I contacted the seller. You know what they said, they said within 30 days, this item can be refunded or replaced, and after that, it will not be exchanged any more.
So if you don't like a 30 days warranty for a new but fragile charger, I really do not recommend you to buy this item.
Want AC Home Wall Charger Adapter For Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 US Plug Discount?
Piece of CRAP made in China. I am extremely gentle with my charging adapters, and this one stopped working after using it 3 times!!!!!!! I would NOT recommend it to ANYONE, unless you like throwing your hard earned money away!!!!!!Save 56% Off
PalmOne Zire 71 Handheld
I Fried (Power Surge) my handspring Visor over the weekend and went to BestBuy with my "Service Protection Plan" They gave me full credit towards a new device ($...). I had to upgrade. My choice was between the Clie and the Zire ($... extra). The Zire won hands down. It's speed is fantastic, those of you who have older 33MHz chips will notice. The Colors are rich and bright and the interface is easy to use. Graffiti2 takes a little getting use to but it is easily mastered. The camera is just a neat addition, I mean it's not designed for professional photography. Thats what a 5megapixel digital camera is for. But it's great for taking little memory shots and having pictures of your kids available. And the device itself looks good too.I do agree 16megs is a bit chincey esp when only 13megs is available for application usage. My biggest gripe is the carrying case. The Elastic is so tight that it sets off the joystick every time I insert it. I miss the hard plastic cover from my handspring. Palm could have given better protection than that. That's why it gets only 4 stars.
Anyone looking for an up grade from their old PDA would do well to steer in the direction PALM has taken. Top of the line device, though you may want to get a hard shell case to protect it.
THINGS TO NOTE:
1. Comes (finally) with OS 5.2 and its sharp fonts + cool icons/themes.
2. Sleek glossy blue skin
3. A light 5.3 ounces in weight
4. A 320x320 screen sporting 65,000 colors screen
5. An awesome VGA (640x480) digicam, but be prepared for a 1-2 second
delay in shutter click. To its credit though the viewfinder software appears very quickly.
6. A revamped PalmDesktop with a conveniently integrated photo-management module, which makes it a snap not only to load pictures onto your handheld, but also to view, organize, and even e-mail those you've taken with it. Also includes basic image-editing features like cropping, rotating, and red-eye reduction.
7. And the AudiblePlayer that enables you to listen to the huge library of spoken-word content from Audible.com
8. A better handwriting recognizing software Graffiti 2
9. A joystick type navigation "nipplehead"
10. Out of the box MP3 support (RealOne Mobile Player)
11. Above all, a snazzy "Kinoma Producer" software to produce movies specifically for your handheld, in 4 easy steps
CAVEATS:
1. No bluetooth (not that I'd need or use it but would have been cool. HP 5455 has both WiFi and BT!)
2. No With all this multimedia doohickey, a voice recorder wasn't much to throw in
3. Only a 16 MB of ram, kinda low for a device with this target market
4. Lack of a good screen cover
5. Digicam pics may be a little slow to save to memory
IN SUMMARY:
Despite the few minor grouses, a great offering from the Palm camp for entertainment junkies packing in mp3 player, audible player, movie player, camera and an Clie/iPaq type screen. May not be a great reason to upgrade if you already have a PDA, but if you are in the market for a new one, this is a superb buy.
Buy PalmOne Zire 71 Handheld Now
Just bought this Palm for a significant person in my life. Had the opportunity to prep it. The bright color screen is beautiful, and using the built-in camera can't get any easier. The screen feels a little slippery, and Graffiti 2, which still requires you to memorize some weird shorthands, takes some getting used to for people new to Graffiti and also old-time Palm users.Overall I'm still impressed with Palm's simplicity and speed. And I appreciate the ability to sync with Outlook, using an included third-party app.
But I'm very disappointed in the way Palm implements multimedia functions. In this area, the Pocket PC is way simpler. Let me expound.
To play audio files (only MP3 and RealAudio are supported), you MUST purchase a secure digital expansion card. Of course, given the Zire 71 only has 13MB of user memory, you wouldn't fit too many MP3 songs in the internal RAM anyway if you could. But, still, it would have been nice to be able to carry two favorite songs with me without the SD memory. And had Palm chosen to license Microsoft's WMA technology, we could get the same sound quality at half the file size as standard MP3.
So you need to purchase an SD card, and then install RealOne Player from the 2nd companion CD. The choice of RealOne is not a blessing, because Real's software is totally invasive, even more so than Microsoft's. And copying MP3 files from your Windows desktop to the Zire is a total pain: first you have to create a playlist in RealOne, then specify which files in RealOne to copy, and finally copy. With Pocket PC, I just use Windows Explorer to go to the My Music directory on the Pocket PC, and then drag-and-drop MP3 and WMA files. (On the Mac, you'd use Hotsync, which makes it easier than on Windows. It puzzles me why Palm chose not to implement the same technique on Windows.)
To play video files, you'd need to install both the Kinoma Player and Quick Time. Then, each time you want to copy a file to the Zire, you must use Kinoma to convert the source file (AVI, MPEG and MOV are supported), a time-consuming process. This is true on both Windows and Mac. If you have a fast P4 the process is not as painful, but still it's totally unnecessary. Again, on the PPC, I just drop-and-drop video files into the My Documents folder (or a subfolder) and voila.
So if you are buying the Zire 71 for multimedia functionalities, hold off your purchase and wait until Palm improves this area. If you are buying it for snapping pictures, go for it.
Read Best Reviews of PalmOne Zire 71 Handheld Here
I just recieved a Palm Zire 71 as a birthday present. Previously I carried a "little black book" of names, addresses, email, phone numbers, etc.. Every few years it would fall apart from being carried everywhere. I planned on buying a bottom of the line PDA to replace my address book when my darling wife suprised me with the Zire 71.First the good, the screen looks great! It's bright, colorful, and contrasty. My coworkers with older color Palm PDA's all covet it. I'm going to put lots of pictures of my daughter in my PDA and use it for my brag book instead of carrying a bunch of pictures in my wallet. The handwriting recognition is ok but what I like about it is that I can enter the data on my PC then sync it with the PDA. I entered hundreds of entries from my address book in a few hours (quicker than I could have copied them to another address book!). I've been going through game withdrawal ever since giving up my Nokia cell phone with snake (my top game was over 1,100). I downloaded Tetris on my PDA which is a lot more fun.
Now the bad, 16MB of RAM is a little stingy now that RAM [costs so little]. My first addition will be a memory expansion card. I wish the Zire 71 came with everything to play MP3's. As it stands I'd rather buy a [] MP3 player than buy the card for this and then have multiple cards to keep track of. I don't know why the other reviewers consider the built in camera to be good. When you see the pictures on the 320x320 screen they are already downsampled; when you see them at full resolution on a computer screen they look awful; downsampling them to 320x240 doesn't make them look much better. Even the cheapest and worst digital camers takes better pictures than the little camera in the Zire 71. I like the idea of a digital camera in a PDA but as poor as this one is I think they should skipped it and made it a little cheaper or upgraded something else on it.
In sum, this is a great little unit but do budget for a memory expansion and don't get your hopes up too much for its camera.
Want PalmOne Zire 71 Handheld Discount?
as well as the hotsyncing with xp.The hotsynching although frustrating is dealable. I mainly only have trouble when I am trying to hotsync something that is online. Offline problems are less common, but then again most of my hotsyncing has been online so I am not sure how it would be offline.
My biggest problem is the battery life. I was told the battery is not replaceable. I think that sucks considering the price of something like this. Cell phones and gametoys are another thing their battery life may be short too but as far as phones go every year or two most companies give u an upgrade anyway (before battery totally dies)
Palms can be used everyday and the more on it (cameras, mp3, games etc) you use it even more and longer amount of time. Who wants to worry about the battery totally dying on you in a year. Palms are are like computers you get a new one and you have tons of info you have to reprogram and that is a major pain. Who wants to be forced to buy a whole new computer every year. I have had my palm for less than a year and battery life is getting bad. I have to do a overnight recharge everytime I look at it. (I am afraid to turn it on anymore so when I do happen to turn it on it battery is half gone) I dont use the camera much nor the mp3 player. I probably would use them alot if it wasnt for the battery. And like another reviewer said about this thing accidently turning on this thing is probably on a lot more than I think it is causing my lower battery life.
USB HotSync Sync and Charge Cable for Palm (PalmOne) m500 / m505 / m515 / m125 / m130 / I705 / TUNG
It did not say whether it had a hot sync button on the connector end, but I bought it anyhow, and found it was very easy to use with my recently purchased used Zire71. I did have to set up one of my physical buttons on the Zire so hotsyncing would come up on the Palm, then I just a tap the hot sync on the screen and it takes care of the job. It does the job.
SanDisk 32 MB CompactFlash Card
At 1024 x 768 resolution, this memory card holds 200-390 images on my Polaroid PDC-700 camera (that's like 8-16 rolls of film). The price and capacity are just right for weekend trips or special events. **Go crazy** and take pictures of anything and everything that catches your eye!I took 89 pictures in 5 hours at my company's "Relay for Life" event on Friday, and really enjoyed not having to "budget" my photos or worry about running out of film. The image quality was excellent, and downloading was quick & easy with a digital film reader.
I'm planning a 2-week trip to Spain this fall, and am considering an additional 32MB SanDisk memory card just in case I get **Too Crazy**. Does anyone know if they make a storage case for spare memory cards?
However, if you regularly shoot at higher resolutions such as 1600x1200 (i.e. 8" x 10" photo quality), you won't be able to fit 20 photos on this card. In that event, you might want to think about going for their 96MB card (also available from Amazon!)
With this size card you might also want to think about going for Sandisk's inexpensive USB card reader it's up to 50x as fast and a lot less hassle than hooking the camera up to the computer!
Buy SanDisk 32 MB CompactFlash Card Now
When I purchased my digital camera (Kodak DC280) I included one of these for extra space. The card works properly and was at a good price. What else can you ask for?Not much, unless you find that you sometimes take lots of photos. I guess that includes me. In which case you'll wish that you purchased a larger card. I bought the Viking 128mb card, and now feel completely prepared with the combined cards providing enourmous storage. Unless you are going to be away for an extended period, I can't imagine needing more space.
The bottom line is that this card works, but you need to really consider what your storage requirements will be so you can select the right size.
Read Best Reviews of SanDisk 32 MB CompactFlash Card Here
I didn't realize that there are large differences between brands of CompactFlash cards until I purchased (thinking that I was saving money) an inferior, "no name" brand. The generic card literally fell apart on me.After making that mistake, I researched through the tech boards and unequivically, the SanDisk and the Viking disks received the best reviews and the highest ratings.
I chose the SanDisk brand because its price was better than the Viking's without foregoing the quality as I had done previously.
This is a great buy at the current, discounted price. Take advantage of it while the sale price is still available!
Want SanDisk 32 MB CompactFlash Card Discount?
The most common application for this type of memory card is a digital camera, but these can also be used with a number of electronic devices, including the HP Jordana, and even your laptop computer with a PC Card adapter. You can store any type of data on the cartridge, and they can be quickly changed between devices. I have never had a problem with any of my SanDisk Compact Flash Cards.Save 60% Off