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PalmOne Portable Keyboard for Palm V Series Handhelds

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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Palm
Color: Black
Item Dimensions: 0.410013.9
Keyboard Description: QWERTY
Label: PalmOne
Manufacturer: PalmOne
Model: 3C10439U
MPN: 3C10439U
Publisher: PalmOne
Size: V Series
Studio: PalmOne
Warranty: 1 year warranty

Features:

Small form factor and lightweight
Full-size keys for true touch-typing
Integrated docking station
No batteries required
Compatible with Palm V handheld

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Editorial Review:Get a full-size keyboard in a pocket-size package. Carry the Palm Portable Keyboard to take notes at your next meeting or write reports on an airplane.Leave your laptop behind. This small, lightweight, portable keyboard is perfect for sending and responding to e-mail, composing memos or taking notes when you're away from your desk. Travel light. Weighing in at just 8 ounces, this compact keyboard folds into its own case that's just slightly bigger than your handheld. Take a shortcut. Up to nine user-programmable keys let you instantly access the applications and programs you use most. Start right away. Just install the Palm Portable Keyboard software, set your Palm handheld in the custom docking cradle, and start typing. Forget about batteries. The keyboard uses minimal power from your Palm handheld - no additional batteries required.
Tired of using the stylus for tedious "typing" and handwriting on your Palm V organizer? The Palm portable keyboard not only gives you a full-size QWERTY keyboard for touch-typing on your Palm organizer, but also folds up for portable convenience. The keyboard folds into a 3.5-by-5-inch case that is only slightly larger than the Palm organizer itself. At 0.875 inches thick, the portable keyboard is a little too large to fit into most shirt pockets, but it will fit into a jacket pocket and takes up very little room in a briefcase or purse. To set up the keyboard driver, we did not need to consult the instruction manual. We inserted the accompanying software disk into our PC and double-clicked the PRC icon on our desktop. We inserted the Palm organizer into its HotSync cradle and pressed the HotSync button. To open the portable keyboard, we slid its side-mounted thumb-switch down, unfolded its panels, and slid the left and right sides of the keyboard together until they locked into place. With only a little experimentation, we found a sliding support behind the portable keyboard's dock connector, into which we slid our Palm organizer. Then, we started the Memo application on the Palm and began typing. In fact, we wrote a portion of this review using the Memo application while typing on the portable keyboard. Typing on the portable keyboard is much like typing on a notebook PC. The response of the keys is quite comfortable, and the tactile feedback is satisfying. The keys are also positioned well for fast touch-typing. Note that you can only use the portable keyboard on a firm flat surface; you cannot use it on your lap because the keyboard's center hinge does not lock. We also advise that you handle the portable keyboard gently, as it is made from thin and lightweight materials. For people who need to use their Palm for memos, e-mail, writing reports, or any activity that requires entering more than just a few words, the Palm portable keyboard offers a tremendous convenience, especially given its small size and portability. Pros:

True touch-typing for your Palm organizer
Ultracompact, folding design for portability
Doesn't require batteries or an external power source
Attractive styling matches the Palm V

Cons:

Cannot rest keyboard on your lap
Lightweight construction

This lightweight keyboard for Palm V handhelds is an ideal accessory for users who get frustrated by hunt-and-peck stylus typing and handwriting recognition software. Its small form factor and foldability keep it portable, while its true touch-typing and full-size keys assure comfort. The Palm handheld portable keyboard also features an integrated docking station and requires no additional batteries.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Excellent keyboard
I was very pleased with this product. It worked beautifully.
Unfortunately it could not be used with newer PDA's.

Rating:

- Very satisfied
I am still a Palm Vx user and I just got the keyboard. It really makes data entry much more efficient. I can write my e-mails on my Palm now! Make sure you get a Palm brand keyboard, the imitations might not be so good as stated in other reviews. No problems with setup. The keyboard is very light as well. I would definitely recommend it. And I got it for a very very reasonable price from amazon.com merchant.

Rating:

- Great For Taking Notes
I bought this keyboard about a month after I bought my Palm Vx. It's been one of the best investments I've made for my Palm. It's so much easier than the graffiti or the onscreen keyboard. It feels more natural and comfortable and is great for taking notes. A must have for any Palm V or Vx owner who uses it for any kind of writing.

Rating:

- Makes your Palm more powerful
Typing with the PPK is FAR faster and more accurate than Graffiti. This opens up a lot of possibilities for using your Palm. For example, I had great difficulty in the past using my Palm for meeting notes, because it was difficult to scribble in Graffiti and keep up. This keyboard is very portable. It folds up to a thick palm-sized unit and comes with a nice little case to put it in.PROS: The keyboard feels very nice. The keys are somewhat flat (like a typical laptop keyboard) ... Read More

Rating:

- Great for Students
I'm a student(a freshman) and find it very useful for taking notes and writing papers instead of using the school computers I just type on it and beam it to one of the printers. It's full sized and very comfortable the only thing is it is lightwieght construction and not sure how durable it is but I don't take those chances. It holds up well under my usage.

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