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If you are one of the folks chomping at the bit to get your hands on one of the new Stowaway Bluetooth keyboards, they are now taking preorders (Estimated ship date in July). It's still going to retail for $149.00 which some users may find a little steep. "The Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard is the perfect productivity companion to your smart phone, PDA, Tablet, Media Center PC or notebook – almost any device that has Bluetooth supports this hot new product! With its genuine full-size keyboard with18 mm spacing, the Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard allows you to quickly type email, memos, or surf the web in optimum comfort. The sleek, award winning, patented folding design is featured in the Design Collection at Museum of Modern Art in New York. Its unique design allows it to easily fit in a pocket or purse, so you can take it everywhere, yet opens to a full size keyboard when you need it. A lap-lock is included that allows the keyboard to be used on a lap – perfect for airports and other tight spaces! Symbols, and international characters are also supported making this the perfect on-the-go keyboard!"
There was a comment or two about this keyboard being too expensive. Be that as it may, who here will be ordering one of these babies?
Well, I think I'll be on board if I finally make a decision on my new ppc Right now, the new Axim is on the top of my list. SO this would would be the perfect companion. And to think, I didn't regard bluetooth as that important
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In that photo it looks like the PPC stand is separate from the keyboard. I wonder why they did that? That will be another piece to carry around/ lose. I was wondering what kind of stand they would include and just assumed it would be similar to the ones built into the IR model.
__________________ James Kendrick Microsoft MVP - Tablet PCwww.jkontherun.com Lockergnome contributor- Mobile Lifestyle...using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs.
Hmmm...maybe it will slip into the back of the keyboard or something so it won't be separate while traveling. Hadn't thought about the stand issue. Good point.
I've been talking about this keyboard over at gadgetaddict. Gary was lucky enough to get his review unit today and has posted a first impressions of it. Worth checking out. He also got to play with the OQO at CeBIT today and has some photos and impressions of that device too.
__________________ James Kendrick Microsoft MVP - Tablet PCwww.jkontherun.com Lockergnome contributor- Mobile Lifestyle...using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs.
In that photo it looks like the PPC stand is separate from the keyboard. I wonder why they did that? That will be another piece to carry around/ lose. I was wondering what kind of stand they would include and just assumed it would be similar to the ones built into the IR model.
I'd rather have a separate stand. I haven't seen a good integrated stand on any keyboard so far, so hopefully a separate one will allow for a better one. It could also offer the potential for stands that are custom for a particular device.
With native landscape being offered with WM2003SE, the need to hold a PPC in different orientations is going to be important. Perhaps a separate stand will provide better placement.
With a separate stand, you don't even have to use it if you choose not to.
Also, I suspect that this BT keyboard will have uses beyond simply as a PPC accessory. I can see BT-equipped desktop PCs using this keyboard. In that use, there is no need for a stand.
It looks like the best of both worlds. According to Gary the stand apparently snaps off the keyboard for separate use.
__________________ James Kendrick Microsoft MVP - Tablet PCwww.jkontherun.com Lockergnome contributor- Mobile Lifestyle...using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs.
It looks like the best of both worlds. According to Gary the stand apparently snaps off the keyboard for separate use.
I don't see what's so appealing about that I can do that with most keyboards, just apply a bit of brute force here and 'SNAP', Oop's!
I like the idea of BT keyboards, I'm just abit weary about how they would be charged. I wouldn't want to carry around a svelt PPC and keyboard then a brick of a mains charger for both devices!!
I guess maybe I should read the reviews.
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__________________ James Kendrick Microsoft MVP - Tablet PCwww.jkontherun.com Lockergnome contributor- Mobile Lifestyle...using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs.
Are we talking big fat ones or thin long ones................ Batteries that is of course, yeesh :roll:!
So are rechargable batteries OK, in this unit?
Any idea of the battery life time (from rechargables)?
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Right now, the new Axim is on the top of my list. SO this would would be the perfect companion. And to think, I didn't regard bluetooth as that important 
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