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Mini Wireless Keyboard for your cab
Nephasth:
I've been searching for a small, very small, keyboard with a trackball that is connected and powered via USB, I don't want wifi or bluetooth. I've found some that are close to what I was looking for that are for use in cars, not exactly what I was hoping to find though. I also found some cool stainless steel industrial bolt on keyboards, but could never find a site actually selling them, or a distributor for that matter. Then I came across the app for Blackberries that allows a Blackberry to be used as a computer keyboard through either usb, bluetooth, or wifi. Since I already have a Blackberry that I don't use, the price works great for me.
BadMouth:
This one goes on sale for $30 w/free shipping every so often.
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:item.detail?GroupID=38&Code=57Y6336¤t-category-id=E9ADAEB6787146E29B78400A33E7FE8A&&hide_menu_area=yes
They have the same thing with removable holiday decals for $39 right now.
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:item.detail?GroupID=38&Code=57Y6599¤t-category-id=E9ADAEB6787146E29B78400A33E7FE8A&&hide_menu_area=yes
Been tempted, but never ordered one because I don't really need it.
Paul Olson:
I have been using this little keyboard for a little while, and I am very happy with it. It just works. It is so much easier than the wireless keyboard and mouse I have been using for years. I haven't even had to remote in yet because this thing seems to be fully functional. I forget to turn it off all the time, and it shuts itself down. It has been a little over 2 weeks, and I haven't had to recharge the battery.
I think it is expensive, but I would pay it again in a heartbeat. Convenience is worth a little extra cost.
newmanfamilyvlogs:
DealExtreme has the lenovo keyboard for $38:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/lenovo-2-4ghz-portable-handheld-wireless-keyboard-with-trackball-mouse-2-aaa-35909
markronz:
I have one of the lenovo ones. Is it very handy and does work pretty well. There are a few things I do not like about it though. There are no F1 - F12 keys on it. Not even with a shift buttons. So that is a little frustrating at times, but not very often. I also forget there is an on/off switch on the back. I forget to shut it off and the batteries die pretty often. Glad I have rechargeable batteries for mine. Just wanted to put my two cents in there on the short comings of the Lenovo one.