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Keyboard for typing with all ten fingers?

Hi,
could anybody help me?
I try to find a keyboard for 10 finger typing with MDA Compact. What I need is:
- full number of rows i.e. 5 rows incl. space because of local characters typing - not like e.g. Stowaway IR keyboard
- full 19 mm space between keys - not like e.g. Javoedge keyboard
- standard positioning of rows PC-like, for example space between "1" and "2" is approx in the middle of "Q" - not like e.g. HP ipaQ bluetooth keyboard
My ideal solution for TRGpro (Palm OS) was Targus Stowaway keyboard. For MDA compact I haven't found any... I even do not ask for foldable keyboard... Maybe a smaller, "notebook like" blutetooth keyboard.
Thank you for any help

Try the Apple Bluetooth Wireless Pro Keyboard.
ITs a bit big to carry, but its great as a keyboard and nice to type on.

Pyrofer said:
Try the Apple Bluetooth Wireless Pro Keyboard.
ITs a bit big to carry, but its great as a keyboard and nice to type on.
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Thanks a lot for an idea, uh, really a bit big...

Have you seen this
http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/
I also saw somewhere a gizmo that allows a full size keyboard to be used with pocket pc, dont know if that would help.

cruisin-thru said:
Have you seen this
http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/
I also saw somewhere a gizmo that allows a full size keyboard to be used with pocket pc, dont know if that would help.
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Thanks again, but for 10 finger typing without seeing you really need to be in touch with real keys.

Maybe something interesting for now
Hi, I have found "Motion's Bluetooth Mobile keyboard", see at: http://www.motioncomputing.com/products/motion_accessories.asp
They do not want to confirm that it will work with my MDA Compact, see the communication below. Could anybore more experienced here say it SHOUD work?
Thanks
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Martin,
The keyboard should ideally work with any device using bluetooth. The reality of it however is that sometimes drivers conflict, and make it difficult to pair with certain devices. Our Bluetooth Keyboard is only tested for our tablet, but many people use it with other devices. We do not however make any guarantees that it will work with any device other than our tablets.
Thank you for contacting Motion Computing
Aaron Richard
On Sun, 4 Sep 2005 22:27:12 +0200 you wrote:
>Thanks for the instant reply, still another question:
>
>have you any experience with the keyboard connecting to Pocket PC
>(Windows 2003 SE) PDA? I'd like to use it just with PDA.
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>Thanks
>
>Martin

I know it might sound obvious but the O2 BT foldable keyboard is truly excellent by all accounts (a colleague has one) - decent useable size but folds up reasonably small too.

Apple BT keyboard
I use a Apple pro keyboard (USB) on my thinkpad when I´m at home - and love it!
Can anybody confirm that it works with the Magician?

No phone has USB host, so no the USB keyboard will not work.
You need a Bluetooth Keyboard at least.

I was talking about the bluetooth version of that apple keyboard (which I don`t own) I know that (at least the software) of the phone doesn`t support usb host capacity. Sorry if I didn`t make myself clear...
So, anybody ever used the keyboard with the mini?

cruisin-thru said:
Have you seen this
http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/
I also saw somewhere a gizmo that allows a full size keyboard to be used with pocket pc, dont know if that would help.
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If god would have meant man to type on light, he would have given him fingers made of shadows :wink:

mtbsoft said:
I know it might sound obvious but the O2 BT foldable keyboard is truly excellent by all accounts (a colleague has one) - decent useable size but folds up reasonably small too.
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Fuh, seems still no solution for me: I am not sure about O2 BT foldable keyboard branding, but I think this is the keyboard with the shifted upper row (see my first post)
- Btw no response from Motion after I had asked them about the international delivery possiblity
... and Apple bluetooth keyboard is really too big to fit to my briefcase.
m

marsal said:
I am not sure about O2 BT foldable keyboard branding, but I think this is the keyboard with the shifted upper row (see my first post)
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I'll check and try to get you a photo.

"air" (no-surface-dependent) mouse for windows mobile

I am on a quest for the perfect treadmill computing platform (so I'm not sitting on my arse ALL day), so I can stay connected and work while I exercise. Currently I use the HTC Advantage, bluetooth keyboard, external display optional.
This would be even better with an "air" mouse- like the gyrate (http://archive.gamespy.com/hardware/march03/pv2/index3.shtml) or new logitech (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/3443&cl=us,enhttp://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/3443&cl=us,en).
Anyone know if either of these, something similar, or anything else non-surface-dependent (trackball?) can run on Windows Mobile?
thanks in advance.
hcd2

Since I'm a consultant specialized in custom sulution, I would recomend you looking into the iGo Stowaway BT Mouse (http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=147202)...
whitch you could "easely" make into a trackball by turning it upside down and attach a rubberball.. or something.
=)

What a project! Have you got any photos?

what type of pointing device is irelevant tackball, mouse ........
the pda only see the driver it's transparent to it what is feeding the driver with directions

Rudegar said:
what type of pointing device is irelevant tackball, mouse ........
the pda only see the driver it's transparent to it what is feeding the driver with directions
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Hum? I'm sorry, didn't quite got what you meant by that? - I've tried to connect other bluetooth mouses with the ppc-driver without success..
@foaf: I don't know if you were talking about me, but I've never done this myself (yet anyway).. the thought about a upsidedown optical mouse firrst surficed when a client wanted something simular to the "virtusphere" ( http://www.virtusphere.com/ ) for an exhibit.. but the client dropped before I had a chance to try my idea...
// Ludvig "LOMF" Fjell

[Q] Wireless controller to play games

Hi.
I searched much but it came with no result, it's hard to find phase there, because there is many similar threads.
I search for an application which will allow me to use my phone as wireless controller for games <- it's important because most keyhacks won't work with d3d because of cheating-prevention.
I got hardware keyboard and touch panel so I would use keyboard as keyboard and touch like touchpad.
None of wireless image is needed.
Is there anything like this?
Thanks for response in advance!
Cheers my bros, Luby

Like GRemote??
GRemote Pro - the best way to control PC using PDA
use your PDA as mouse, keyboard, joystick or remote controler to PC
control your PC over WiFi, Bluetooth or 3G
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You can use the screen just like a mousepad on a laptop, and i'm pretty sure It will support hardware keyboard input
More information Here -> gbmsoftware.com

DavidTiger said:
Like GRemote??
You can use the screen just like a mousepad on a laptop, and i'm pretty sure It will support hardware keyboard input
More information Here -> gbmsoftware.com
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It's heavely to advanced for me, and it's not free.
But thanks for advice.
Go ahead! If you know something I've described, post here!

I think this is what ur lookin for
www.scilor.com/wimoblue.html

porkenhimer said:
I think this is what ur lookin for
www.scilor.com/wimoblue.html
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Don't work for games keyhook. I found that GRemote is okay.
Closing.

HID Bluetooth Mouse

Hey Folks,
I'm using the Desire HD with the Cyanogen Mod 7 (latest Version from 2 Days ago).
Now I connected via Menu (Wireless & Networks --> Bluetooth) a simple "noname" Bluetooth Mouse and the pairing did happen. I used "0000" as Pairing-Code and the Desire gives me the Message "Connected with HID-Device" (or something like that, I use the german language).
Now I should see a Mousearrow or something should happen if I scroll or press a Button.
But nothing happens.
The Mouse itselft works properly - I tried it in Windows7 and Suse-Linux.
I also tried the App BlueInput (latest and some previous versions) but there its the same. I get connected properly but it wont work.
Now I'm hopefully waiting for your ideas (and I hope there are some)
Thanks in advance!

Ok, correct me if I'm wrong, you want to use a mouse to control your handset? Where the handset is directly in front of you?
I dont know if Android supports this. If you wish to remotely control your handset try WebKey from the market.

andyharney said:
Ok, correct me if I'm wrong, you want to use a mouse to control your handset? Where the handset is directly in front of you?
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Well, there is also a possibility to make use of a WiiMote...
I see this more as a proof of concept.
What about the Motorola Atrix within its "to-Netbook-conversation-Docking"?
Internal Keyboard + BT Mouse = playable Quake3 on Android

Err bubble to bursting station, you can use a wiimote on a DHD quite easily. You can even do it with Apps available from the market place, hey you can even use the classic controller and nunchuck with it.
I have used it (not entirely successfully) to play N64 games on an emulator

At first : Thanks for your responses!
Ok, correct me if I'm wrong, you want to use a mouse to control your handset? Where the handset is directly in front of you?
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Yes, I want to control my Desire HD with a mouse when I stand next to it. If I wouldn't, I wouldn't have asked for it
The thing is that I need a Mousewheel - or at least something that can emulate one.
Correct me if I'm wrong but the WiiControl doesn't have such a feature.
What I found out is, that the Cyanogen 7 doesn't support Mouseweel-Actions.
I installed the latest 6.1 - et voilla - I get a Cursor and the Mousewheel works.
But unfortunately it doesn't work if I use it in a Flashmovie with the WebKit-Browser.
It seems that the Events are not tunneled into the Flashapp.
Someone got an idea for a workaround?
Ps: I like the idea of playing Quake3 on my Desire - but I prefer Quake1

Is there a way of using the mousewheel in a self-written application!?
That could also solve my problem
I mean, in the Cyanomod I can scroll around through lists an so on. There must be a way! (hopefully)

ludw10 said:
I installed the latest 6.1 - et voilla - I get a Cursor and the Mousewheel works.
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What exactly did You install? I play Quake 3 with a friend of mine in my university and I would sooo own him with a BT mouse!!!

[Q] remapping mouse buttons

my end goal is to remap the right click as the back.
Is there a kl file for the mouse and if so where would it be located?
i found the mapping files for joysticks and keyboards in system/usr/keylayout but non of them pertain to a mouse.
SGS3 CM10.1 Nightly(1/22/2013) mouse is a generic Dell usb mouse

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huh!?
webstas said:
my end goal is to remap the right click as the back.
Is there a kl file for the mouse and if so where would it be located?
i found the mapping files for joysticks and keyboards in system/usr/keylayout but non of them pertain to a mouse.
SGS3 CM10.1 Nightly(1/22/2013) mouse is a generic Dell usb mouse
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I really wonder if there is xda-developers namad stuff in world wide web!
why the hell nobody answers the questions over here?
everybody supposing himself as a pref or an admin!