Mini Keyboard for m500 Series Introduced
Northstar has unveiled Mini Keyboard, a sleeve keyboard designed to be a natural extension of the Palm m500 series. It slides onto the handheld to let users thumb-type while holding it in their hand. Mini Keyboard plugs into the HotSync port, weighs just over an ounce, and adds less than an inch in length to the handheld. It will cost $60 when it is available in January. The company is taking preorders now.
It has one-button access to the built-in applications, like Date Book, Address Book, To Do List and Note Pad. it also includes typical keyboard keys like space, backspace, tab, return, and caps lock. It also has buttons for beaming, the international keyboard, adjusting the backlight, and the Command toolbar.
It is 3.32 by 2.90 x 1.03 inches, and it weighs 1.23 ounces. it runs off power from the handheld.
Users must remove the Mini Keyboard in order to HotSync. However, the leather flip cover that comes with the handheld doesn't have to be removed. It comes with a carrying case.
Because of its sleeve design, the Mini Keyboard works only with the m500 series.
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RE: A few questions...
1. No. The jog dial is a Sony thing. The FAQ states that the mini keyboard isn't even support a Sony device.
2. Last I checked, you cannot adjust the backlight. You can turn it on ... you can turn it off. That's it.
RE: A few questions...
www.palminfocenter.com/view_Story.asp?ID=2377
I won't argue semantics with you but the only adjustment you can make is to turn the sidelight on and off.
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RE: A few questions...
I just picked one up today for my m505 from JandR in NY for $39.99. The ones for the m500 and Palm V were also available. Plus there is a coupon for a free neoprene case of some sort with it.
First impressions is the keys are a little soft and tightly packed together (lots of key functionality, very cool!), but solid feel overall. Can't beat the portabiltity.
Pre-Order
I know this is not a Palm device, but the same reasoning applies. It will most likely be in the stores before any of the pre-orders ship.
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A few questions...
Second, how does this keyboard allow you to adjust the backlight? Last I checked, the only thing you could do to the m505 backlight was turn it on or off.