Targus Introduces PDA Mouse
The Targus PDA Mouse converts the Graffiti area on any Palm OS handheld into a what is essentially a trackpad. It creates a cursor which is controlled by finger movements on a stick-on overlay. It is intended for people who use alternate text entry methods, like a clip-on keyboard or Jot, as it doesn't allow Graffiti to be used. It is available now for $20.
The PDA Mouse is intended for those people who regularly enter text into their keyboard with a clip-on keyboard and object to having to frequently take out the stylus to tap on the screen. It might also be useful for those who enter no text into their handheld, just using it to refer to data input on a PC.
The user selects something with the cursor by moving their finger over arrows on the overlay, then pressing the Mouse Click button.
It still allows use of the four silkscreen buttons. In addition, it has a button that opens Command Toolbar.
The PDA Mouse will work with most handhelds running Palm OS 3.0 or above. Naturally, it is incompatible with virtual Graffiti.
Thanks to Dennis G. Esler for the tip. -Ed
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RE: Is there a need?
Not nice at all. What are you, 12 years old? At least he is brave enough to ask what he doesn't get ... what's wrong with that?
RE: Is there a need?
I just tried to see what it would be like and what is really cool is that you could use your thumb of the hand holding your PDA, making for full one handed operation.
RE: Is there a need?
I kinda agree. I think it's a good programming exercise, but not too practical or useful. To me, it's like someone getting a touch screen monitor, then using the mouse. I mean, everybody has been talking about the natural input method offered by touch screens, and now we are cripling the touch screen with a mouse emulator...
He look! My Windows GUI has a UNIX mode! Now I can work harder to do the same things!
Cool, but...
Tip DS
RE: Is there a need?
What I'm thinking with this PDA Mouse, is that since your finger is going to be on the screen of your Palm anyways, why not just tap where you want?
Some may find it useful depending on their application though...
RE: Is there a need? YEAH ITS STUPID
RE: Is there a need?
RE: Is there a need?
Just my $0.02.
But I don't think I will buy it just for Avantgo...
RE: Is there a need?
Handera Supported
RE: Handera Supported
RE: Handera Supported
Sorry if this wasn't clear. If I'd meant you thought, I'd have given a list of compatible or incompatible devices, whichever was shorter.
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does a Palm only recognize already defined signes?
from the Palm series. One of mine questions – witch
can't be answered in the shops there I asked – is the
reason why I write.
Could you tell me if it is with any Palm possible to
learn him witch signs (for example the shorthand) it
should recognize, or is it only possible to node
already defined signs?
Yours sincerely
Franz Raaber (raaber@gmx.at)
RE: does a Palm only recognize already defined signes?
RE: does a Palm only recognize already defined signes?
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Is there a need?
I personally like to have a screen protector on my screen. Then I don't feel guilty just using my fingernail to hit the occasional "Ok" button.
Stephen