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iConcepts Portable Keyboard for Palm (m125, m130, i705 & m500 series)

Price: $49.99

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When you type on the new, revolutionary iConcepts portable keyboard for Palm handhelds, you will never want to use a stylus again. The iConcepts portable keyboard keys are laid out in the same order as a standard computer keyboard. It has nine quick-navigation keys that allow you to access your most-used applications, such as your address book, calendar, and other applications, at the touch of a button.

It also features a convenient cradle to hold your organizer while you type, turning your PDA into a mini-computing device.

This iConcepts portable keyboard is compatible with Palm m500, m505, m125, and i705 handhelds; it is not compatible with Palm m100 and m105 models.

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Small and light, but very awkward

This keyboard is smaller and lighter than most others out there but there are two major design flaws: 1) The keyboard is split in two halves with about 2/3 inch gap in between, not a problem in and of itself, except that the keys YHN, which you would expect on the right side, are on the left. This is a real pain for touch typing. 2) The space bar (also in two halves) is just above the raised edge at the bottom of the unit preventing you from pushing the space bar instinctively with your thumb (unless you are double jointed) so I ended up having to use my index finger instead. Later: I recently bought the Logitech Typeaway keyboard which overcomes these design flaws while still being small and light! Keyboard has correct letter layout and bottom edge of the unit is hinged to lay flat allowing for comfortable use of the space bar with your thumb. Definately worth the extra few bucks!

Too Small

I'm baffled by the description of this being a "Full Sized Keyboard". It most certainly isn't. The tiny keys are impossible to touch-type with, and the raised internal casing lines make it even more cramped (e.g., you can't hit the center of the space bar). All in all...it's probably a much better bet to go with the "real" Palm keyboard. If you're a hunt-and-peck typist, of course, this is probably fine.

Very disappointed

The only way to use this keyboard, I have found, is with one finger. Which defeats the whole purpose of buying a keyboard in the first place. Keys stick, or do not respond to your touch. It would be quicker to use grafitti entry. I've had the Targus keyboard with a different palm, and it worked great. The only problem was it was a bit expensive and a little bulky and heavy. This one is very trim and light and very inexpensive, but the drawbacks far outway those few good characteristics.

iConcepts Portable Keyboard review

Very disappointed in this product. I have a Palm M130. The keyboard works, but you have to type very slowly and press the keys hard. Basically you can only type with one finger. I had in the past the Targus keyboard for a different Palm model, and although bulkier, it worked great compared to this. Since this is one of the cheapest portable keyboard, I'm reminded of the saying, "you get what you pay for".

Great Product!!!!!!!!!

This keyboard works just as advertised. The price was the best out there. I do all my typing with this keyboard and it works great. If you are looking for a keyboard I would definetly recommend this one. It weighs close to nothing I keep it in my shirt pocket.

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