iGo Stowaway Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for PDAs and Handhelds by Think Outside
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Digital camera reviews of iGo Stowaway Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for PDAs and Handhelds
Digital camera Review: All of the above but more!
Summary: 3 Stars
I just opened the keyboard, paired it with an N800, and have the following comments.
1. TO PAIR your device the instructions are on the back. (press Control, FN (green) and FN(blue) simultaneously. There are no lights on the keyboard so you only know if it is working if it actually pairs.
Once I figured out this small step, which is not in the manual it all went smoothly. effectively the manual could have been replaced with a business card sized piece of paper that had the website on it and words that say "go here for instructions" in all 15 languages. If you are going to need to download drivers anyway, then you may as well get the latest ones. I deduct 1 star for this.
2. The package took me 15 minutes or more to open, destroying a good pair of scissors in the process. however, someone could palm a razor blade and slice the package (possibly sacrificing the soft case) in under 10 seconds. So, as a security precaution, plastic is moot. I deduct one star for this.
However, I look forward to using a keyboard and think it is a reasonable product, once the injuries from opening the package heals.
Digital camera Review: Allows you to enter data using a real keyboard
Summary: 5 Stars
Installation was easy. Remembering the key combo to sync is the only draw back. Typing was just like a desktop keyboard. cursor navigation was easy using the arrow keys. Also the special function keys made using the PDA easy. Would recommend to anyone as a great buy.Digital camera Review: Almost but not quite
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought the Keyboard for the Pocket PC but I am using it with a Treo 650. I had to download the driver from the Think Outside website, and I did not have the correct labels, but these are very minor inconviniences to me.
Set up was easy. Biggest problem is, as noted ad nauseum elsewhere, the problem with dual capitalization. I wrote in to Think Ahead and was advised that a driver fix was in the works. Until then, this rating will be a 3. Otherwise, evertyhing else is as advertised.
Digital camera Review: Amazing Price, Amazing Keyboard!!
Summary: 4 Stars
This keyboard is great. I have been waiting to get one of these for a while and finally found this one, a steal, on Amazon. The price is 71% off the original so how could I say no. So far, there have been two totally annoying things. First, when I first opened the keyboard there is an instructional sticker on the keyboard that you have to peel off. Unfortunately there is sticky redsidue left behind on the keyboard which is annoying as hell. I don't know how to get it off. The only other annoying thing is when accessing calendar, tab doesn't move from item to item and you have to tap with the stylus in order to edit something. I looked through the manual and there was no help there.
For the most part, this keyoboard can do a lot with few limitations. I'm really glad I bought it. It is light, compact, functional, and has a great design. This is the kind of technology that makes life better. I had to give it only 4 stars for the minor annoyances, but they are just minor complaints and shouldn't prevent anyone from buying this product.
Digital camera Review: Amazon's GREAT value for GREAT iGo Keyboard
Summary: 5 Stars
iGo Stowaway Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for Blackberry and other PDA/ Handhelds
Turn any Bluetooth compatible handheld mobile into a laptop. Send text messages or email via your handheld mobile just like a full scale laptop keyboard.