iGo Stowaway Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for Blackberry and other PDA/ Handhelds by Think Outside
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Digital camera reviews of iGo Stowaway Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for Blackberry and other PDA/ Handhelds
Digital camera Review: This keyboard rocks!
Summary: 5 Stars
I previously used a Targus with pin-connector for my old iPAQ. This new one pairs very well with my iPAQ RX3115 and is indispensible for using the device, especially for Pocket Communicator Mobile (IMs) and emails. Highly recommend this device if you're shopping for a Bluetooth keyboard for a PDA.Digital camera Review: Indispensible
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read all the reviews for this product and I purchased it based upon those reviews. I bought this keyboard in hopes that it would save me time. In my profession, I am a butler, this gadget is indispensible and used several times a day. I bought it for the Asus A626 3.5" PDA Windows Mobile 5.0, Wi-fi (802.11 B+g), Bluetooth 2.0 (edr),. There are several concerns other amazon purchasers have made that I feel need to be clarified.
1. The tape on the keyboard that tells you how to open and close it has been upgraded. I had it off in less than a second with no residue left behind.
2. The notorious keyboard "wobble" is nonexistant. I found the only way to make it seesaw was to pound on the keys. A professional typist will have absoulutly no problems with this keyboard. The keys are somewhat close together, but in retrospect, they are full sized, so even someone with large hands (such as myself) will find it a cinch to use. I often use it in my lap, as well as on a tabletop surface.
3. The case it comes with does indeed emit a noxious odor similar to cheap hair dye spilled in a new car. This is common with plastic zip-up cases (read: cheap) and I am confident that the smell will go away over time. If it is a problem, I suggest a gentle hand wash and hang dry will solve most of a consumer's worries. I could care less about the smell for the simple reason I type with my fingers, not with my nose.
4. The PDA or phone holder that comes equipped with the unit I do worry about. I feel that it could break in the next year or so with continued removal. My suggestion would be to either take it off or leave it on at all times. The manufacturer had two choices: make it a free floating design to enable it to hold as many different configurations of PDA's and phones as humanly possible, or make it hold one design as securely as possible. The manufacturer went with the obvious choice. If you don't like it, I suggest you use a rubber band to securely hold your device.
In closing, I must say I've used several different brands of keyboards in the past, and I find this one far and above all of the other brands on the market. I admire the extensive use of brushed aluminum, as well as it's small size and lightness. The keys themselves feel firm and crisp, exactly like a "real" keyboard. (I think they feel better than my regular computer keys). Lest I forget, it's always fun to watch someone's jaw drop the first time they see me close it up and put it in my coat pocket.
Regarding travel, most airports require you to open any luggage containing computers, often resulting in an undignified scramble to unzip, unstrap, scan and repack your precious laptop, while trying to make it to your flight on time. This keyboard, my PDA, and two Centon 32GB DataStick Credit Cards all fit in one or two pockets, and don't require unpacking.
Well, I'm back with an edit for my review. Some things that I could live with at first, but are now getting rather old. I have to uninstall and reinstall the keyboard every time I use it. (I think it has to do with the ASUS MyPal not being supported, nor is it likely to be, since they don't make this keyboard anymore) Dosn't take long, but it is a hassle. Customer support for this keyboard is non-existant. Company does not respond to emails. If there was something better on the market, I would get it. But there's not, so...shucks.
Digital camera Review: Won't work with iPhone
Summary: 3 Stars
Bought the keyboard because my son loves it only to find out it will not work with my new iPHone. Need drivers that are not available. Bummer! Had to send it back.Digital camera Review: unreliable, iGo slow to replace
Summary: 2 Stars
Out of the box it started missing keys until one key (the "b" key, on the fold) has failed completely. iGo is being slow to replace it (and of course I had to send the defective unit to them first before they would send the replacement). It's also heavier than others on the market (by twice). There is also a long lag each time I start up typing.Digital camera Review: a great product
Summary: 4 Stars
A great little keyboard It communicates well with my Tablet PC (Motion M1 400), and is easy to use. It's just a little less than perfect in that the number and many punctuation keys have to be accessed via an additional key press. So entering a lot of numbers into a spreadsheet for example would be a pain. I would buy it again, though