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    recommend a portable keyboard for mini?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by nousernameavailable, Dec 26, 2008.

  1. nousernameavailable

    nousernameavailable Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi. i bought my wife the dell mini and i've got an asus mini and the keyboard is definitely tough for me: too small :( and so i wonder if you guys might have a recommendation for a small and portable keyboard?

    since i take the mini when i'm on the move, i'm not thinking of a full size keyboard. something small but a tad bigger than the mini's keyboard.

    i've never tried the plastic, waterproof, rollable keyboard; is that any good?

    something else?

    thanks for any suggestions you might have!
     
    nousernameavailable, Dec 26, 2008
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  2. Mide

    Mide Notebook Consultant

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    Maybe that Apple bluetooth keyboard?
     
    Mide, Dec 26, 2008
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    Cin' Anathema

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    Cin', Dec 26, 2008
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    nousernameavailable Notebook Enthusiast

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    good tips; thanks!
     
    nousernameavailable, Dec 27, 2008
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    If you go with the Atek...please let us know how it works for you. ;)

    Or even, let us know whatever one you chose! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 27, 2008
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  6. Mide

    Mide Notebook Consultant

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    Have you seen this?
     
    Mide, Dec 28, 2008
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    That keyboard is sweet and sleek looking! :D

    Thanks for posting the linky! ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 28, 2008
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    nousernameavailable Notebook Enthusiast

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    that's the product that i'm leaning towards; yup, will post my thoughts after purchase. thanks again for the good tip!




     
    nousernameavailable, Dec 28, 2008
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  9. Cin'

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    That's really cool!

    I can't wait to hear about it, after you have purchased and used it for a bit! :D

    It looks like a nice little portable keyboard.


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 28, 2008
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    palmtree7 Newbie

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    Cin,
    That Atec looks just what I need. [​IMG]

    Will order 1 later this week.

    Peace
     
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  11. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    This is why I would make sure to get a unit with a usable keyboard. The Dell Mini & Acer Aspire 1 have too small of a keyboard to type with.

    Some people thing its worth it to save maybe 1" of space vs the Asus 1000H or Samsung NC10 but its not. Those two units have keyboards large enough to type on easy. Now adding the cost and extra bulk of a external keyboard really voids the main advantage and point of a netbook.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Dec 28, 2008
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  12. Cin'

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    Awesome! Let us know how it is working out for you, too, once you receive it. I'm actually pondering this keyboard also..as its a great portable, and would be a nice addt'n for my Netbook! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
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  13. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Check out the Apple Bluetooth keyboard. It's sleek, REALLY thin, and pretty light. The battery life is also really good on it. Whatever keyboard you end up getting, be sure to tell us what it is and how it's working for you!
     
    Colton, Dec 28, 2008
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  14. nousernameavailable

    nousernameavailable Notebook Enthusiast

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    cool; that's sooner than what i had planned; i'm looking forward to your review!


     
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    nousernameavailable, Dec 29, 2008
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  15. FrankTabletuser

    FrankTabletuser Notebook Evangelist

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    Here's a nice review about the Atek keyboard:
    http://www.gottabemobile.com/2008/12/20/gbm-shortcut-atek-onboard-travel-keyboard/
    As you can see, it's a big fat keyboard.

    If you really want a super small keyboard with which you can still touch type, then you will have to leave the QWERTY route and learn a new layout.

    The keyboard I use 99% of the time is the FrogPad
    I also posted a small review about both the Bluetooth and the USB version on TabletPCReview:
    Bluetooth FrogPad Keyboard Review
    USB FrogPad review

    It is expensive, it uses a different keyboard layout, it's a one handed keyboard, I know, it's completely different, but maybe you like it.
    I like it :D and use it daily, and only use a QWERTY keyboard to play games.
     
    FrankTabletuser, Dec 29, 2008
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  16. nousernameavailable

    nousernameavailable Notebook Enthusiast

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    i agree that it looks cool but isn't it only for macs? check this page out:
    http://www.apple.com/keyboard/


     
    nousernameavailable, Dec 30, 2008
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    it's been months since you posted this but i've come to the general conclusion that you're right. i still like my mini a lot but the keyboard is too small for my hands and having a small external keyboard works but isn't ideal. keep in mind that this is before the 10 inch asus came out:
    http://www.amazon.com/10-Inch-Netbo...uetooth/dp/B001QTXL82/ref=dp_cp_ob_pc_title_0

    while not ideal, it's been good to have the mini with me when i'm on the road; yes, i've had to pack a small external keyboard but the light weight of the mini is very easy on the shoulders.


     
    nousernameavailable, Apr 5, 2009
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    Vogelbung, Apr 6, 2009
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