Sony Clie PEG-UX50 Handheld Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had an older Sony Clie for a few years. I was thoroughly impressed with that one. It served me well. I then had to replace it, and was solidly leaning toward another Sony product. The features of the UX50 series impressed me very much. But it does have some shortcommings.
Pros:
* Small size. Without a doubt, this is a great unit that fits nicely in my shirt pocket.
* Beautiful screen. It is clear and bright. It is a bit smaller than the older unit, but it is perfectly legible.
* Lots of internal memory. This means I can record a bunch of voice memo's or quick low-res pics from the built in camera w/o using a memory stick.
* Toolbar. There is a little toolbar along the side next to the silk to pull up commonly used features quickly. (like clock, speaker and memory stick media info)
* Built in Keyboard. I love it. It even has a backlight. Not too difficult to use, unlike smaller kbds on other units. The keys are slightly raised.
* Landscape working environment. The "silk" is along the side, and when not being used, the silk can be hidden giving an expanded screen to show text or other items in the silk area. This widescreen mode is a much more efficient use of screen real-estate.
* New handwriting recognition. Decuma is very natural, and has a very good recognition rate. But... see below...
* Rotate/Swivel screen.Use the unit as a micro-laptop, or as a micro-tablet.
* Bluetooth and WiFi. Very easy to setup and use.
Cons:
* This unit only works in landscape mode. I prefer holding the unit in my hand in portrait mode. There doesn't appear to be any setting in software to change this.
* The design favors wireless hotsync, since USB cable is very awkward to plug into side of unit.The cradle should provide the USB connection, and when inserted in the cradle, the USB connection is passed through the cradle (one less wire to insert)
* The battery life is terrible on the UX50 (even compared to the three year old unit I replaced). Perhaps the keyboard light uses up much more energy.
* The memory stick and stylus can come out too easily. I have nearly lost my stylus twice. The end of the memory stick protrudes just a bit too far, and can be easily unlocked.
* New Graffiti is difficult to get used to after a few years of proficiency with the old Graffiti.Some of the strokes are not as easy to use. Perhaps I'll get used to it, but my entry rate is significantly slower.
* Decuma takes up a large amount of screen space when used. There doesn't appear to be any way to shrink it. Also when in wide screen mode, decuma still only uses 2/3 of the screen (the rest of the screen is unusable)
* Decuma should be used in Portrait mode (replacing the Silk). This would free up more screen space, and would still be natural.
* The speaker mute feature should have a timeout, so I can mute for only 1/2 hour or so while in a meeting, but then get my audible alarms afterward.
* Cannot "type" special symbols from the keyboard. I use the bullet symbols all the time, but must enter them using graffiti.
I like the unit. Everybody I show it to is very impressed. The hardware is well designed. If they come out with software that fixes some of my above issues, then I would wholeheartedly recommend this above any thing else presently available.

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The PEG-UX50, a new Clie handheld from Sony, is a personal entertainment communicator. It is extremely portable, at 6 oz. (including stylus), and features integrated wireless LAN (802.11b) and Bluetooth interface. The high-resolution TFT Color Display (480 x 320 dots, 65,536 colors) has swivel screen design. The automatic data back-up feature backs up data to non-volatile memory (16MB). There is a dedicated internal media memory (29MB) for storing multimedia content. Other features include a built-in 310K pixels CMOS rotating camera with 3x digital Zoom (JPEG, 640 x 480 resolution), built-in QWERTY-layout with a wide-pitch keyboard with backlight, video recording (MPEG-4 compatible, 30 fps, 160 x 112), and playback. Other features include:*Dedicated Application Buttons for Launching Web Browser, Mail and Date Book Applications.*Integrated Memory Stick Slot. (Compatible with Memory Stick Pro Media)*Center Jog Dial Navigator with Back Button*Built-in Voice Recorder with Adjustable Recording Sensitivity (Built-in Monaural*Built-in Audio Player (Compatible with MP3 and ATRAC3 audio formats) *Polyphonic Audio Alert Feature*Key Applications (CLIE Mail, World Alarm Clock, etc.) Pre-installed in the ROM*Bundled with Decuma Input Handwriting Recognition Software (Decuma AB).*Bundled with Picsel Viewer Software (Picsel Technologies, Ltd.) for Viewing Native*PowerPoint, PDF and HTML Files*Rechargeable Lithium-ion Polymer Battery (Internal)Box Contents: Clie Handheld, Charger Cradle, USB Hot Sync Cable, AC Power Adapter, Hand strap, Retractable Stylus, Installation CD-ROM, Instructional Manual, Graffiti2 Card, End User License Agreement

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Gyration GYM1100CKNA Air Mouse GO Plus with Compact Keyboard Review

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(More customer reviews)*******HOW LONG HAVE I OWNED THE GYRATION GO AIR MOUSE & COMPACT KEYBOARD?*******

I have owned this Compact Keyboard and Go Air Mouse Combo for well over a year. I bought it to replace my IR (infra red) Silitek SK-7551 compact keyboard + pointing device for my Home Theater PC (HTPC).

*******WHY DID I NEED IT?*******

Since I have an HTPC it's connected to my HT receiver in my living room and its used to play back DVD, music, stream online video (YouTube). And usually in an HTPC setup the the actual computer case is next to the TV and HT Receiver while you sit a couple of feet away (11ft in my case) from the set up. So you need a wireless keyboard/mouse and remote to work everything.

I have had some sort of an HTPC for about 6 years and in these years the MOST used device (besides the universal remote) is the MOUSE. The SK-7551 retailed for $25 but is no longer made. The OLD mouse was a pointing device in my Silitek Keyboard which meant I had to cradle the weight of the entire keyboard just to use the mouse. So I realized that I need a separate mouse and keyboard but did not want to spend on high end stuff like Logitech DiNovo. Plus the Silitek Keyboard was IR which means I needed to ALWAYS point to the receiving station (placed under the TV) for me to make it work. *******SO HOW WELL DOES IT WORK?*******

Note the OLD keyboard on my HTPC was an IR or infra red keyboard which means the two sensors MUST be in the line of sight to work. That was the bad news, the good news was that it was immune from interference. Any RF product that run at 2.4 Ghz (like the Gyration Keyboard&Mouse) will have some interference. Even a microwave can cause some interference.

Here are some observations:
1) The Gyration KEYBOARD is a compact 88 keys RF keyboard and it's very light. But I do have some delay between initial keystrokes and them appearing on screen. But once the letters start appearing on screen the delay is minimal. But it can get irritating but you get used to it.

2) If you plan to use this as the ONLY keyboard & mouse connected to your PC you need to enable USB mouse and keyboard in your BIOS. The RF receiver that comes with the product plug into your USB device. Otherwise you cannot use the mouse or keyboard when you are in the BIOS.

3) The RF USB receiver seems to work better when plug it in the front USB ports. This could be because my HTPC has 802.11G PCI card with antenna in the back and plugging it in the back with both devices on 2.4Ghz may not be a good idea. But if you have a toddler in the house like I do, that's not very feasible to put it in the front USB port. So I bought 3 ft USB extension cord and plugged one end in the rear ports but the actual RF receiver is safely hidden in the TV cabinet. Since its RF it works through walls.

4) The STAR of the system in the Gyration GO Air Mouse. It can be used as an optical mouse and if you pick it up it becomes an gyro controlled air mouse. It works "pretty well" most of time. The Go Air tools software controls hand gestures and they work well too. But I cannot get the back and forward swipe motions for Firefox to work. Every time I gesture to go back in the FireFox browser it will do it but it will also open ANOTHER Firefox window. The solution is to open an IE window, minimize it and then use Firefox. When you do this the back and forward motion in Firefox works fine. This is a Firefox specific problem...its irritating but I have learned to live with it.

The above problem only happens with back and forward gestures in the Firefox browser, if you use IE you wont have to deal with it. The short cut to programs are really cool and they work well.

The other problem is with the battery. It does not hold charge that long (and I mean like a standard on your table bluetooth or wireless mouse), the solution is pretty simple keep the mouse + charger as close to your couch as possible this way you use it and when you are done put it back on the charge and its always on the charge till you need it. It will hold a charge for about 2-3 hours enough for you to get through a DVD movie.

*******OK OK...DO YOU RECOMMEND THAT WE BUY IT?*******

I did NOT buy this from Amazon, there was a very very slickdeal for this combo and it cost me about 1/4th of it's current Amazon Retail (at the time of writing).

Do I think its a great product for $100 + ? No, go for a Logitech DiNovo Mini for a little more.

Do I think its a great product for $50-100? Meeh, it depends.

Ok so is it a great product for under $50 ? ABSOFRIGGINGLUTELY :-)

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With Gyration-s intelligent Air Mouse GO Plus featuring MotionSense, the world just got easier to navigate. No strings, no wires, no trick, no gimmicks - just better technology that allows you a more comfortable and versatile mouse to operate in the air or on the desk. Take control of your presentations, entertainment, and Internet browsing with natural hand movements. You-ll wonder how you ever did it any other way. Experience the patented MotionSense technology inside the Air Mouse GO Plus that delivers precise in-air cursor control and convenience. Ideal for any desktop computer user, the Go Mouse features an ergonomic ambidextrous design that is comfortable to use. Use natural and comfortable wrist movements to take in-air control of your computer. Trigger activated MotionSense technology translates your hand movements into on screen cursor motion for in-air operation. Unleash yourself from strain-inducing surfaces. Interference free 2.4 GHz RF technology allows you to take mouse control from up to 100 feet (30m) away with no line of sight restrictions. Initiate application commands with Gyration MotionTools software. Get to grips with customize controls for a quick hand motion that control volume or skip music tracks with multimedia players, or highlight important points in presentations. The Gyration MotionTools software for Windows features over 80 dynamic tools including freehand drawing, highlighter, special effects, dynamic zoom, multimedia player controls, Internet hotkeys, Windows shortcuts, and PowerPoint and presentation tools. And with three additional programmable buttons, in-air application controls, features, and configurable functions are at your finger tips. Gyration-s compact keyboard has an ergonomic, portable design with protective cover. The keyboard features 88 whisper quiet keys plus 15 hotkeys for Internet, e-mail and media access. Technical Support - Phone: 1-888-340-0033 E-Mail: support@gyration.com.

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Logitech diNovo Cordless Desktop Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this cordless set for several days now. Here are my thoughts:

First the bad news. There could be better quality control on this. The first unit I purchased had a right-arrow key that would not work properly (all other keys worked fine). Another reviewer of this model here said that the space bar did not work properly on their unit. I liked everything else so much, I returned mine and got another unit, which is now working properly. The only other negatives I can mention are: (a) the temperature on the numeric keypad ALWAYS reads 77 degrees; (b) the Media key on the numeric keypad always seems to launch the default media player, no matter what I set it to (the media key on the full keyboard works fine).

Now the good news. I love the sleek look and modular design of this set, and it happens to match my HP Pavillion Notebook perfectly. I love the small USB receiver. I love the profile and tactile feel of the flat keyboard. I love the features that let you use this both on a desktop (in my case a docking station) or on the road with your laptop. The mouse is the least sexy of the three main parts, but nevertheless works well and the off switch is a nice feature; its main appeal is that it can be used on the desktop and as a portable laptop mouse. The wireless USB reciever, while small (a good thing), still has a very sufficient range.

All in all, this set has solved a number of problems for me and I strongly recommend it. Just be sure to check ALL the keys, etc. immediately when you get it and exchange it for another unit if any of the keys do not respond.

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The ideal keyboard and mouse for either a full size PC or a notebook PC being used as a main desktop computer The Logitech diNovo Cordless Desktop delivers a maximum blend of comfort, convenience, and flexibility whether you are at your desk or on the go. It sets a new standard in design

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SMK-Link VP6510 VersaPoint Wireless Desktop Suite Review

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(More customer reviews)just to demonstrate howo awful titskey board is, i'mnot going t ogo back and correct all the typos it introduces.I'm a very good, fast typist and dthis keyboard is driving me crazy.it adds double letters, sskips spaces, and generally wreaks havooc on my typing.ugg.ery frustrating.I'm goingn to return t and getsomething else asap.the moust has its o wn problem - sometieems I cann't deselect things unelss I reboot my system.waht aawaste of timea nd mnody. I tried all hte tricks the suppor people suggested - moving the receiver, changing the channels, and so on. generally that fixes things for a moment and then it starts to screw up again.who needs thisi?tats' why I titles this review:"Don't waste your timea nd dmoney on ths iturkey".

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The Interlink Rechargeable VersaPoint Desktop Suite from SMK-Link is a complete set of keyboard, mouse and receiver offering up to 33-foot of RF wireless transmission, ideal for classroom, conference room and any desktop operations. Both keyboard and mouse are designed with Earth-friendly in-use recharging capability via the included USB cable. No more disposable batteries and never lose productivity again.The full-size slim keyboard offers 15 multimedia hot keys and a volume control wheel to enhance productivity. The high-resolution, 5-button, ambidextrous full-size mouse is designed for comfortable use for both right- and left-handed users. The pre-synced devices offer true plug-and-play capability, instantly connect with the host computers without the need to install software driver for maximum convenience.

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Logitech Cordless Desktop LX 710 Laser Review

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(More customer reviews)I admit, I'm brutal on keyboards.I work long hours from home and type quite fast so a keyboard tends to wear out after a relatively short period of time due to the constant absue I inflict on it.Everyone always gets a kick out of my keyboards with the keys worn smooth and few if any letters left on them.So far this one has handled my abuse quite well.I am impressed.

Combined with the fact that I am female and don't have large hands, keyboard/mouse selection is more limited for me.What I mainly look for in a keyboard is size (not too small, not too large) and it must not have a huge mouse.Keyboards nowadays are getting larger and larger complete with software that bogs down and tries to run your computer.Plus, I can't stand a huge keyboard taking up my desk space.Also, in case you noticed, mice are getting funkier looking as ever lately.There is only so much that can be done for ergonomics...so now they are trying to go stylish too.

When I picked up this keyboard off the shelf to test (it was about the 30th model I tried) I was instantly in love with it.My hands fit perfectly on the keyboard with my palms resting just on the front edge.With an overall depth of 7.5 inches it didn't hog up my desk either.Slim-line design without being compact.

Within a few days of purchase and use I started messing around with the options it has.Wow!I'm sold.I would have paid double for this keyboard.I like being able to adjust my audio by simply pressing one of 3 audio buttons on the top front (lower, mute, higher) and the email button right below that opens my Outlook for me.The magnifying glass brings up a side window with Google.But it doesn't end there - on the far right of the keyboard are 5 keys which have been streamlined into the design so you barely notice they are there - all for music.With one touch - my music player opens.The other buttons are for shuffling, next, back, and play/pause.Sweet!

On the other side of the keyboard are 5 other buttons similar to those - to do with picture editing.I haven't played around with those yet..but am looking forward to.Also there are special function buttons to use...then again I don't like installing companies software on my computer so I haven't experimented with those yet either.Maybe in due time.

This last one may seem a bit silly...but it's a darn good idea!The most common keyboard shortcuts are printed on the SIDE of the keys.So for instance, the keyboard shortcut for REDO is CTRL+Y.On the CTRL key is a little diamond and on the side of the Y key is a diamond with the word REDO.So at a glance if you forget a shortcut...it's there for you.Smart idea.

As I have a laptop as my main computer for now...I use this keyboard as an add-on.It's overall size and design allows me to put it in my laptop backpack bag with all my other gear and travel as I wish with ease for the ultimate work-on-the-go experience.I have not had ANY connection issues with this set unlike some other brands I've tried including my Microsoft Bluetooth set (major $$$ and a big disaster).

The mouse - simple, but quite functional too.It doesn't look like anything special.But it works quite well.Not too much...not too little.The scroll wheel works fine and the mouse precision is excellent (what you would expect from a laser).I have not had any surface issues with this one yet - and I do not use a mouse pad.

My only complaint I've had with this set is so minor it's barely mentionable.They moved my END key.As I am used to typing without looking at the keyboard when I reach for the END key it's not there. :)I'm sure within another month or so I'll be used to it...just irritated me for the first few days.

I give this set 5 stars hands-down.If I see it on sale I will for sure buy another one - with 4 computers in our house they will be replaced by this model one by one!

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Maximize your music and photo experience witheasy-to-use, one-touch controls for audio playback and image editing. Enjoy superior comfort with soft-touch surfaces, adjustable keyboard angles, and industry-leading durability and reliability. Additional controls give you direct access to advanced features of Windows Vista - such as Document Flip and they

Logitech Cordless Desktop Comfort Laser (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this Logitech Cordless Desktop Comfort Laser to replace my Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 (which I'd come to loathe).With the hardware, I'm very satisfied.The keyboard is a nice ergonomic version which I'd grown used to from my long-ago Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro.It's got a nice typing feel (not too hard, not too soft) and I've had no problems with it (the keyboard in the Microsoft Desktop 6000 dropped keystrokes).The only negatives I can come up with for the keyboard are that the space bar makes a bit of a clanking sound (which I probably wouldn't have noticed if I hadn't read about it here) and the palm rest does show the location of your hands from the oil residue (trivial really).The mouse is very comfortable and I've had no problems with it at all.

Where I have had problems is with the Logitech Setpoint 3.3 software.I'm using Vista, so since it's so new, that might be the issue (though the Logitech forums indicate the XP version has similar problems).In my case, even though the software loaded without trouble, I sometimes couldn't open the Setpoint program.It would basically hang when I attempted it.I also was getting no mouse status from the Logitech icon (keyboard status, yes -- mouse status, no).The forums indicate there's also a problem with the Secure Connect hotkey of CTRL-SHIFT (it conflicts with quite a few important keystrokes in Vista and applications) and with multiple keystrokes generating spurious letters.Because Setpoint was hanging on my system, I just uninstalled it and am running on the native Vista drivers (again, without problem).Without Setpoint, I'm lacking some features.But, I rarely use those things, anyway.

So, overall, I give the hardware an Excellent rating of 5 stars out of 5.However, because of the problems with the Setpoint 3.3 software, I'm subtracting 1 star.Still, that leaves an overall Very Good rating of 4 stars out of 5.Recommended.

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Cordlesscomfort: Split keyboard and high-performance laser mouse. If you are a professional typist or simply prefer a split-key layout, this desktop offers tremendous advantages. You'll enjoy the personalized comfort of this unique keyboard, plus superior navigating and editing with the ultra-precise laser mouse. Nowyou can now work with complete wireless freedom and one-touch efficiency,more easily than you ever imagined.


Features:

Ergonomic split-key design
Fora more comfortable typing experience. Side-to-side scrolling + zoom
Tilt Wheel Plus Zoom is perfect for viewing digital photos and spreadsheets. Instantly zoom in and out; scroll horizontally or vertically. Sculpted laser mouse
Gently contoured sides and soft rubber grips offer enhanced support and precision. 3-way adjustable tilt legs
Enable a truly personalized experience. Choose the keyboard angle that maximizes your comfort and matches your style. Detachable soft-touch palm rest
Provides extra support and can help reduce fatigue. Battery status indicator on mouse
Lets you know when batteries are running low.
System Requirements:

PC with Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
1 available USB port or 2 PS/2 ports
CD-ROM drive

Package Contents:

Logitech Comfort Cordless Keyboard
Logitech MX 600 Laser Cordless Mouse
Detachable soft-touch palm rest
SecureConnect USB-PS/2 Receiver
USB to PS/2 adapter
4 AA alkaline batteries
CD with software, comfort guidelines and help center
Quick-start guide
Full product support
5-year limited hardware warranty

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Gyration Air Mouse Elite with Low Profile Keyboard: Wireless, In-Air Control for Presentations and PC Connected Home Theater Review

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(More customer reviews)Out of all the wireless sets I have tried this set is the only one that would work through walls 20 feet away.Gyration Air Mouse Elite In-Air Cursor Control using Patented MotionSenseTM Technology and Optical Sensor with Low Profile Keyboard GYM5600LKNA

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Product Features Join the motion revolution! The elegant and ergonomic Air Mouse Elite brings the intuitive simplicity of motion to your digital life. With the Air Mouse Elite, your natural hand movements drive more powerful presentation delivery, more immersive gameplay, more interactive classroom lectures and more convenient access to your digital entertainment. Use Gyration's powerful MotionTools software to customize your Air Mouse Experience. MotionTools recognizes your gestures and lets you turn your mouse into a highlighter, laser pointer or a pen. With a gentle swipe of your hand, control your favorite applications, activate presentation special effects and much more. Specifications In-air cursor control using patented MotionSenseTM technology and optical sensor Innovative trigger activated in-air cursor control ,Wireless connectivity with 2.4GHz RF USB receiver ,100 feet (30m) mouse range with no line-of-sight restrictions ,Hyper-sensitive scrolling with assignable 3 button control.System Requirements:Windows® 98SE / 2000 / Me / XP or Vista Ultimate / Premium Editions ,Available USB port (2nd USB port recommended for charging cradle) ,CD-ROM for installing MotionTools software ,Other systems supporting USB 1.1 or higher including Windows 2000 and Mac may be supported with limited functionality. Right mouse button not functional on a Mac. MotionTools software only compatible with Windows.Package Contents:Air Mouse Elite with MotionSense,Desktop charging cradle with USB cable ,2.4 GHz USB Receiver ,CD-ROM with MotionTools software ,Quick start guide ,Low Profile Keyboard Version:104-key Low profile keyboard ,12 function keys for Internet, e-mail and media access 4 AAA batteries ,Technical support is available Monday - Friday. Gyration Technical Support: Phone:1-888-340-0033. Email: Support@gyration.com. Please visit www.gyration.com.

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IBM USB Keyboard with UltraNav ( 31P8950 ) Review

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(More customer reviews)Simply put, the keyboards IBM puts in its Thinkpad line of notebooks are the best keyboards I've ever used.The keyboard here is just a large-model Thinkpad keyboard done up for the desktop with USB (with a built-in two-port USB hub).As such, it's perfect.I've wanted one of these since I first laid fingertips on a Thinkpad keyboard in 1997.

I'm a 100 word-per-minute touch typist who's seen a lot of keyboards -- I learned to type on a manual typewriter in the early 1970s and spent summers in college earning money as a keypunch operator on teletype-like keyboards.Before this keyboard, I was always on the lookout for a better keyboard.

The throw of the keys on this keyboard is a lot less than that of a standard desktop keyboard.And although the keys feel somewhat "clicky" (good for feedback), they're also relatively quiet (good for neighbors and family).The key layout is just like on the Thinkpad.I use the windows key a lot, but you can rebind one of the ALT keys in your operating system.

The keyboard extends a long way below the keys, just like the bigger Thinkpad's keyboards.I find this provides perfect palm rests for me.

I would've gotten this just for the keyboard.But there's also a trackpoint built in.And my fingers want to use it due to long experience on IBM notebooks. Of all the notebook pointer technologies, this is the only one that works for me.It works better than other company's implementations of track pointers (like on a Toshiba my wife had).Trackpoints don't bounce on planes or trains like the touchpads.Applying "belt and suspenders" caution, IBM also included a touchpad and two sets of mouse buttons (one high and one low); the pair closest to the keyboard are very convenient for dealing with the endless series of dialog boxes in modern applications.

All told, this keyboard helps my typing speed and accuracy.And even though I'm a speedy typist, my typing and mousing is still the bottleneck in most of the work I do on a computer.

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Product Name: USB Keyboard with UltraNav
Marketing Information: Bring legendary IBM ThinkPad notebook keyboard look and feel to IBM desktop systems or to ThinkPad docking solutions. For the ultimate in pointing flexibility, this multi-pointing system combines an IBM-customized touch pad and the latest TrackPoint device. The two, built-in USB ports conveniently provides for additional expansion. Plus, it"s the only external keyboard that allows you to close the ThinkPad notebook LCD and still access key ThinkPad notebook features requiring the function (Fn) key, such as system sleep and suspend.
Packaged Quantity: 1
Keyboard/Keypad

Keyboard/Keypad Type: Touchpad & Trackpoint Keyboard
Keyboard/Keypad Connectivity Technology: Cable
Number of Keys: 105Keys
Keys Layout: QWERTY
Localization: English (US)
Pointing Device

Pointing Device Type: TouchPad
Pointing Device Type: Trackpoint
Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports: 2 x 4-pin Type A USB
Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: 0.85" Height x 15.5" Width x 8.6" Depth
Weight: 0.8 lb
Warranty

Standard Warranty: 1 Year(s) Limited

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IBM 31P9490 Keyboard for Thinkpad (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought it to extend my thinkpad keyboard experience, which was wonderful, to my new Toshiba TabletPC. It has about the same looking and layout as my old thinkpad laptop, which is what I expected.

However, the build quality is poor, compared to the one mounted on the thinkpad laptop and to the mac at my place. The functions keys on the top are shaky. I got a chance to detach some keypads from both the laptop and this keyboard. The plastic components suspending/mouning the keypads on this keyboard are poorly made, tend to be very soft.

These top-row keys are dull as well, not picking up every stroke. Especially bad is the "delete" key, which works only if I hit it with extra attention. I found this to be very distracting.

Also, motion components beneath the keypads seem not well lubricated, squeaking in quiet nights.

For a price around $90 and such a quality, I will hesitate to recommend it to anyone, except that you cannot live without a thinkpad keyboard.

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Product Description:

Product Name: 31P9490 Travel Keyboard with UltraNav
Marketing Information: The IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav is the ultimate accessory for mobile professionals at the office or on the road. Utilizing the same keyboard and UltraNav pointing device hardware as the legendary ThinkPad system, this keyboard enables all users to share the ThinkPad experience.
Keyboard/Keypad

Keyboard/Keypad Connectivity Technology: Cable
Number of Keys: 91Keys
Localization: English (US)
Pointing Device

Pointing Device Type: Trackpoint
Pointing Device Type: TouchPad
Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports: 2 x USB Hub
Interfaces/Ports: 1 x USB Keyboard
Physical Characteristics

Color: Black
Dimensions: 1.5" Height x 14.6" Width x 6.6" Depth
Weight: 2.8 lb
Warranty

Standard Warranty: 1 Year(s)

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