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    Best *really* compact bluetooth keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Vogelbung, May 12, 2009.

  1. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    It's time to look into a portable keyboard for my Sony UX's again. I'd expected to keep these only 9 months or so when I got the first of them back in mid-07, but their usefulness combined with the fact that there seems to be no viable replacement has meant I'm still using them, nearly 2 years later - and it looks like with Windows 7 - I've just installed the RC on one of my UX's - I might end up extending their use even a further year or more.

    The only thing I really have a problem with on these machines sometimes is the keyboard, and since it looks like I'll be using these for even longer I really need to sort this out.

    While the thumbboard is fine for truly portable use, involved notetaking or just generally slightly more involved duties is hopeless on the built-in article.

    What I'm looking for is something compact that either folds or is small enough to be carried as is - so it would have to be smaller than e.g. the Apple wireless keyboard, but also has a regular 5-row layout with number keys. I have a Stowaway, but the lack of a number row is what completely kills the usability for me. US layout is fine.

    Any suggestions?
     
    Vogelbung, May 12, 2009
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  3. Vogelbung

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    *bites tongue*
     
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    The Dinovo is nice, but unfortuantly far from ultra compact its a full size keyboard + some.

    And solidtekusa looks like nothing but wireless & traditional keyboards I didnt see any bluetooth ones.

    Here are finds from me that seem more what the OP was looking for.

    HERE

    HERE

    HERE

    HERE
     
    ViciousXUSMC, May 28, 2009
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  7. FrankTabletuser

    FrankTabletuser Notebook Evangelist

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    You could take a look at the Brando Keyboards:
    http://usb.brando.com.hk/usb-keyboard_c034d015
    The Super Tiny Keyboard looks like the best fit for you, sadly no BT.

    Other options are the Logitech DiNovo Mini, but I don't think that you will be able to type that much better on it.

    Or a better foldable keyboard, just as geekygirl posted.

    Or, if you're a bit venturous, then you can also take a look at the FrogPad (a few images are broken; at the end of the thread I posted a further review about the USB versions), probably the most portable keyboard with which you can still touch type and reach a high typing speed, sadly it has a few quirks, is expensive and you have to learn something completely new.
     
    FrankTabletuser, May 28, 2009
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    only if they aren't so darn expensive... -_-'
     
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    The Freedom Universal looks like the only real option out of these. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks.
     
    Vogelbung, May 31, 2009
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  12. zimbros12

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    Please post a pix after u get it.
     
    zimbros12, Jun 1, 2009
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