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Palm Portable Keyboard: Sleek and Sexy, But Too Much For Me

by Dr_Steph, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 200, Nov 22 '00
Pros: Compact and sleek design, keys feel nice, beats Graffiti for inputting large amounts of data
Cons: Keyboard shortcuts are hard to learn (for me), didn't work well with Palm m100 slim leather case, just found I didn't need it
The techno-idiot is back with another review of a Palm product, the Palm Portable Keyboard (OK, OK, so it was really made by Think Outside). Anyone who has read my previous reviews knows that I'm completely infatuated with my Palm m100. Of...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 2.0
 
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Targus Keyboard Stows Away, But Doesn't Pull Own Weight

by Joubert Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500, Oct 18 '01
Pros: Snappy design and easy installation for the handheld killer app...
Cons: ...but it doesn't work well and is hard to return!
Please forgive any thumping noises emanating from your computer. Having fallen in love with my Jornada 540, I soon purchased a Targus Stowaway Keyboard that allowed my new Pocket PC to function as an uber-laptop. The keyboard remains a great...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 
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Briefcase Stowaway

by RichBoston Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500, Jul 31 '00
Pros: Lightweight, Opens From Compact to Fullsize
Cons: Needs Flat Surface to Stay Open
I resisted this nifty device for quite some time but I finally bought one and I’m glad I did!

I don’t like taking my laptop with me on short business trips as it’s too heavy and bulky. Plus, I use it mostly for notes, memos and email and it...
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I wrote my novel on the Palm Portable Keyboard

by msmarques , Dec 21 '03
Pros: Fits in my purse. Almost full size keyboard. Keyboard shortcuts.
Cons: A light touch means keys don't alway register. Too large for some. Requires hard surface.
During November 2003 I wrote all 50,000plus words of the first draft of my novel. I wrote it all on my Palm Vx, with Palm Portable Keyboard, and WordSmith word processor. Note: The Palm Portable Keyboard is a rebranded Stoway Portable ...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 
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Palm Folding Keyboard: The perfect companion to the Palm

by Slusy Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, Sep 17 '00
Pros: Unfolds quickly, compact, stylish
Cons: Needs to rest on a flat surface, keys sometime slide around, expensive
I'll admit it: My handwriting is atrocious. There, I've said it. Normally, it's not a problem, except when I need to take notes quickly and accurately by hand. I can get one or the other, but not both; I either get everything down but can't read it,...
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I was not truly mobile until the Stowaway Portable Keyboard!

by infoscott , Jun 30 '01
Pros: Full size keys, special menu keys, special character keys, very portable, solid vendor support
Cons: Requires flat surface, smallish space key, clasp could be stronger
Finding the right portable computing device has taken me years. I was an early adopter of the Newton Message Pad, a late adopter of the Toshiba Libretto laptop, and lately a reluctant convert to the Palm platform. I will not truly be satisfied until a...
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Stowaway Portable Keyboard

by lucie30 Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500, Jul 06 '01
Pros: Beautifully crafted, the finishing touch for a PDA.
Cons: Some of the special software functions can be hard to master.
Road warriors rejoice! The PDA has just become totally useful. I must admit that I have had second thoughts about my Palm Pilot since Day 1, because without a reasonably sized keyboard, data entry, report writing and all those things that you...
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This thing is WAY cool, ok?

by Yalum85 , Nov 13 '01
Pros: Folds up REAL small and very light weight
Cons: Pricey

Who cares how this gem of engineering works, I just like to open, look at, and close my new Palm Portable Keyboard. I almost giggle when I observe the awesome design of this little package.

That's just what it is, too, a very little...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 
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Fold and Go!

by RBradford , Jun 03 '02
Pros: Durable, Small, Nice Feel
Cons: PDA stand is not adjustable, Price
Having become unnaturally attached to my iPAQ, I recently began a campaign to accessorize a little. Okay, maybe more than a little... All right, I admit it, I'M ADDICTED! Stop pushing will you?! I MUST OWN EVERY ACCESSORY EVER INVENTED!! There, I said...
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If you are getting a Palm for work, get one of these too

by stevelarrison Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500, Nov 06 '00
Pros: Portable, good feel
Cons: none
No other way to put it. The functionality and flexibility offed by the Palm and clones like the Handspring Visor make a valuable addition to the office. But you also have to recognize the limitations to the native input devices. Graffiti is slow, and...
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An inventive keyboard that types well... in English

by transgenik , Feb 17 '01
Pros: fast data input, great portability, cool design
Cons: requires flat surface, few international versions available
The recognition of handwriting on the Palm is useful and works great, but remains slower than entering data with a good old keyboard. There are several models of keyboards for Palm on the market, but what distinguishes the Stowaway from Think Outside...
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Portability for Palm Geeks

by thessa , Apr 24 '01
Pros: Makes entering large amounts of data into your Palm a breeze
Cons: Needs to be set on a flat surface - your lap won't do
Shortly after you purchase your first Palm, you realize you're going to spend lots more than the $300+ that you spent for the Palm itself. There's oodles of downloadable software, screen protectors, cases, styli, and, of course, keyboards.

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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 
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Compact, elegant design and thoughtful shortcuts

by henrywei , May 03 '00
Pros: Extremely compact, well-built, and good integration with Palm OS
Cons: Can't type on lap; some driver software issues; no pass-through for modems, etc.
The first thing I thought when I opened the shipping box was, "Wow, that's a small box." And, of course, when I opened the retail box itself, I thought, "Wow, that's a tiny keyboard." It truly is the size of about two Palm III's...
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A Must Have for any PDA owner

by Coffee_Kid , Sep 03 '01
Pros: Keyboard nearly on par with industry leader: IBM Thinkpads
Cons: Why didn't they eliminate the fold in the middle when in use?
Five years ago, when I went into meetings with clients, I had a pen and paper. Not bad, but I'm a terrible note taker when it came to writing.

Three years ago, I went into meetings with my 7lb Acer notebook computer. A big improvement, but...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 
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Mechanical Marvel

by robchu , Jul 17 '01
Pros: VERY useful, well made, a conversation starter :)
Cons: Have to buy a separate keyboard for each different PDA you own!
There are few things in life that raise eyebrows, rouse conversation, even pique interest. This keyboard is definitely one of them. I remember when I first received my visor keyboard, I must have spent the first 20 minutes, opening and closing, closing...
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The Facts About the Palm Keyboard...

by Mad-Sci , Sep 28 '00
Pros: Nice look, great functionality
Cons: included accessories (case)
The palm portable keyboard is, in my opinion, an absolute necessity for anyone who uses their Palm for entering large amounts of information. I picked up my keyboard for my Palm Vx the other day and it goes absolutely everywhere with me when I am...
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Outrageously Clever, Tragically Flawed

by daviddennis Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, Jun 18 '00
Pros: You can type, and pretty well at that.
Cons: The software strikes me as a bit half-baked.
An outrageously clever device

The idea of producing a Palm keyboard that folded so you could take it anywhere was, in my view, absolutely brilliant. When I compared this and the GoType in the store, I realized that I'd get a lot more...
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Just got the "Official" Palm Portable Keyboard

by DrDaveC , Mar 07 '00
Pros: VERY compact when folded, FULL size keyboard when opened. Hotkeys and other shortcut keys supported.
Cons: Collapses in the middle when unsupported (need a firm surface). Driver could use more refinements.
(Updated 4/19/00) Palm has just recently shipped my pre-ordered "Palm Portable Keyboard" and it just arrived today. Not bad considering I only ordered it 4 days ago and it wasn't scheduled for released until the 2nd week of March.

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Visor Stowaway - merger of form and function

by jrennard , Nov 29 '00
Pros: Great design and portability
Cons: Some software compatibility issues
Every so often, a product is released that amazes me. The Stowaway keyboards are such an item. They combine function and form into a small package that easily fits into your back jeans pocket.

When I first saw the product, I immediately...
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Wonderful if you'll use it

by Nemmeran , Jan 06 '01
Pros: Pocket-sized, good feel, wow factor.
Cons: Slightly fragile. Often sluggish response to keys.
I recently received the Palm V series portable keyboard as a Christmas gift. I was eager to pop my Palm Vx in and get typing as soon as the wrapping came off. After installing the driver from CD onto my palm, I slid it into the small cradle and began...
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Big ooh-ahh factor -- very likeable!

by kchin , Dec 19 '00
Pros: Compact, fully functional, VERY clever design, maximizes functionality while keeping hands on the keyboard
Cons: Not easy to use if you don't have a flat surface to put it on
I absolutely love my Palm PDA! You're gonna laugh at me, but I still have a Palm Pilot Personal (with the Palm III upgrade card though...). I use it daily for my calendar, contact list, to-do's... heck, why not take notes with it too?!?

When...
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Fold out, and draw a few stares...

by dilip , Sep 17 '00
Pros: foldability, key travel, tactile feel, visual aesthetics, outstanding engineering
Cons: more expensive than the GoType!, lacks some of the software of theGoType!
I know that a pda is not a word processing center. If I wanted to do word processing I would have brought my laptop. I've said these things and many more over the past year and a half, but I still found myself scratching a lot of stuff into my Palm...
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High Quality, Sleek-Looking Device that could use a Word Processing Program

by zkmusa , Feb 14 '01
Pros: The best alternative to grafitti; high quality device; very small
Cons: somewhat expensive; you may need to buy an add-on third-party word processor
After I bought my Palm Pilot almost a year ago, I quickly got used to Grafitti. Once you get used to it, the Grafitti language becomes very accurate, but never extremely fast. I loved using Grafitti to enter short memos or coming up events in the...
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Who needs a laptop?

by piyo , Apr 27 '01
Pros: Highly useful, lightweight, affordable, and compact alternative to laptop computer
Cons: Need word processing program, prop-up angle awkward, keys a bit soft
Goodbye to the days I was forced to lug my 8-lb. laptop (plus accessories) to take notes in class, everyday. The bottom line is, if you're considering the keyboard to ease your ability to enter your daily appointments, it's not worth it, but if you're a...
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High on the Wow factor-read on:

by mediahound , Dec 05 '00
Pros: Neat industrial design, works well.
Cons: Slightly expensive
I first bought the GoType! keyboard, but ended up returning it. The GoType has it's own base, it makes it easier to type on your lap whereas the Palm Portable Keyboard needs a flat surface. But since I am not very likely to need/want to type on my lap...
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Fellowes Pocket Keyboard - Not your father's stowaway keyboard!

by NotreDameMBA , Jul 28 '01
Pros: Small, smartly designed, low power consumption, rugged.
Cons: Difficult for large fingers, no carry case.
This is not a review of the Stowaway Portable Keyboard - it is for the Fellowes Pocket PDA Keyboard. When Epinions creates a new category for this, I will move this review there.

I have owned the Palm III ever since it debuted...
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Tiny and comfortable-- ideal for note-taking

by mute , Aug 14 '00
Pros: Tiny! Foldy! Good action, full-sized keys!
Cons: One minor software problem. That's it. Nothing else.

So, I've had a Visor for a while, and I'd been avoiding using it for extended text-entry, since doing lots of writing is kind of tiring. It's great for jotting notes, but not necessarily for, say, taking notes during classes or presentations.
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Amazing design & very useful!

by jaymlang , Dec 30 '00
Pros: well-made, easy to use, comfortable keyboard
Cons: expensive
After pondering whether or not to get the Palm Portable Keyboard for my Palm Vx for months, I ended up getting one as a Christmas present. I am thrilled with it already!

STRENGTHS:
-The keyboard is very compact, and folds up into a...
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Palm Portable Keyboard: Touch-Typing on My Palm

by niradw , Aug 08 '01
Pros: Its full-size keys allow full-speed touch-typing on my Palm, and it's very portable.
Cons: Must be used on a flat surface, and PalmOS is still a stylus-oriented interface.
Do you touch-type? I see no reason to buy this portable keyboard unless you do. You can probably hunt-and-peck with the on-screen keyboard just as quickly as you can with this portable keyboard.

Does Graffiti slow you down? Does the on-screen...
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Full Size Keyboard in 3.6"X5.1" Rectangle

by MikeD03C , Dec 27 '00
Pros: Full sized, foldable, small travel size, Wow factor
Cons: Visor version does not come with case
For any user of a Palm device, whether it be a Palm or Visor, the realization that Graffiti won’t cut it for everything always comes when you try to get serious about using your PDA beyond its PIM capabilities. This is where the Stowaway Keyboard (for...
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Perfect, Petite, Worth every Penny!

by mtvsux , Dec 28 '00
Pros: Small, yet full size! no batteries.
Cons: None
I love my Palm V and do not mind graphitti one bit. But there are days i just want to write a journal entry or type an email, which i would never do with graphitti, it would just be a waste of time and my goal for my palm, is to save time and make my...
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Almost A Laptop In Your Pocket

by DonGiaconia , Sep 29 '00
Pros: Size, Durability, Cost, Ease of Use,
Cons: No Pass thru port for connecting another device.
This has got to be one of the best things you can buy for your palm. I am a student, and I take all of my notes for school on my palm now. When I get home I hotsync the data to my computer and then print it out. I am a computer science student, and so...
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Compact, Sleek, Cool - I'll Take It!

by brendanm , Feb 21 '01
Pros: Full-size, very portable, easy setup, great for data-entry, sleek and cool-looking
Cons: Flimsy, still hard to carry around despite size, most users won't need it
I've enjoyed writing Epinions for some time now, but my purchase of the Palm Portable Keyboard marks the first time that it has actually occurred to me to use Epinions.com to make one of my own purchases. As an avid writer, I knew that I wanted to get a...
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Is that a keyboard in your pocket?

by OM-4 , Dec 11 '00
Pros: portability, fullsize, cool factor!!
Cons: maybe the hinge in the middle.
The Palm Portable Keyboard (PPK)truly is an amazing product. If you need one accessory to boost the functionality of your Palm device than this is it. Considering that you want or need to input large amounts of text on your Palm, the PPK is...
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An Amazingly innovative product

by eltonlin , Jul 21 '00
Pros: size, features, integration with Palm, appearance, well-built
Cons: can be a tad flimsy, take a while to get used to size/travel
Being one who gets tired to inputting text into my Palm V via graffitti, I needed a faster method of inputting the large number of contacts and notes I have flying around my office.

However, many of the current keyboards that are available on...
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Great if you need fast data entry

by diamondpete , Jan 20 '01
Pros: Fast data entry, wherever you want
Cons: It's like carrying another PalmPilot; it doesn't feel sturdy
Before you take out your wallet and put down $100 for this thing, you must think about why you need this thing. Are you in a profession where you need fast data entry into the Palm? I got it because I keep track of patients in the hospital with a...
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Close to a Laptop Replacement

by bglassford , May 13 '00
Pros: small packed size, full size keyboard, geek factor
Cons: Apps are mainly pen based, so you can't lose the stylus yet.
OK, I will admit it - I'm a gadget freak. I love new toys. I, however, ADORE this keyboard.

Here's why:
1) It's got class. Taking a small packet out of your pocket and unfolding a full-sized keyboard gains geek points any day.

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Sleek and handy, yet still leaves me wanting

by imotic , Aug 12 '01
Pros: compact, portable, durable- an essential tool
Cons: a few unexpected results and hard to remember commands
This was the thing that justified my ownership of a Palm. It's the same size as the Palm, it'll take a bruising and still work (well at least mine will), and it allows you to actually use it in normal activities (I don't find graffiti to give me fast,...
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iPaq Stowaway is the most impressive hardware engineering I've seen

by timothyt , Mar 02 '01
Pros: Great keyboard feel, lightweight, compact when folded, excellent software
Cons: $100 is a little steep, requires flat surface
One of the things I hated about switching from Palm to PocketPC was that a lot of the companies that made hardware add/ons, cases, etc. for the Palm were slow to make those same products for the PocketPC hardware, in part because of the large user base...
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Who needs a laptop anymore?

by ehwang , May 06 '00
Pros: Portable, solid feel, portable, way cool, portable, rugged, did I mention portable
Cons: Not very ergonomic, some keys not convenient.
I've had my Palm Portable Keyboard for couple weeks now and I'm finding that I hardly ever need to lug my laptop computer around any more. Not that my laptop is that big or heavy (it's one of those 3 lb. ultra notebooks), but the combination of Palm III...
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Sleek, Small and Powerful

by muls , Feb 28 '01
Pros: Full size Keyboard, folds to near pocket size, easy installation, very portable and lightweight
Cons: Need a flat surface to use
Specifications:

Size closed: 5.1" x 3.6" x 0.8" in.
Size opened: 13.8" x 5.1" in.
Weight: .51 lbs.
Power: Draws power from the PDA that is attached to it.

Installation:

The keyboard is plug and play...
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A Must-Have Accessory to the Palm Pilot!

by amicus3 , Apr 16 '00
Pros: stylish, sleek, small, accurate, feature-laden, AMAZING
Cons: takes some time to get used to some of the rarer keystrokes, likely not very weather-resistant
So, sometimes you hear about a product and it sounds absolutely amazing and unbelievable and you order it and it turns out to be wholly mediocre. That was absolutely NOT my experience with this product!

I heard the rumors of a mysterious...
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Portable but thats it

by NPalidin1 , Apr 26 '00
Pros: Portable, full size, great tactile feel
Cons: no software, not extremely durable
Review of the Stowaway

Well, I just got the keyboard from UPS on Tuesday. As it came, I hurriedly went to the door, picked up the box, opened it and dug through the popcorn to find it. It turns out the keyboard comes with:

The...
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Full Size Keyboard That Fits In Your Pocket

by elanascharf , May 25 '00
Pros: small size that opens up to a full size keyboard
Cons: None
The stowaway keyboard is the greatest device I have ever seen because its like having a laptop that does not plug in and fits in your pocket. The reason I purchased this keyboard was because I own a visor and wanted to be able to take notes at school,...
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No more grafiti writing

by Jennd417 Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, Mar 10 '01
Pros: convenient, no more grafitti writing, compact
Cons: must be on flat area, kind of flimsy
I got my husband a Handspring Visor Deluxe last year as a gift ( as mentioned in previous opinion). I don't know if you know too much about PDA's but you have to learn a grafitti writing style with them.

Well on with my story I go...My husband...
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Why you might stay away from the Stowaway Portable Keyboard.

by PGenocide , Jan 29 '01
Pros: Nice design, very small and light weight.
Cons: Not very strong, sort of flimsy and needs a hard surface.
The Design
Well you have to give them some credit. The design is really awesome to say the least. It folds out of its own case and you push the three segments together to form a keyboard. Its extremely light weight, and while in its folded...
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Small Box, Converts your PDA into a Laptop

by jbhut , Apr 06 '01
Pros: Small, inexpensive, easy to use and install.
Cons: No slant, no batteries, not much else...
Why carry a Laptop?

I first say it in the store and new I had to have one. i use to carry an old HP booktop around which was big and bulky. I wanted something smaller and versatile. This little keyboard is everything and more. It will...
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Nice product, but wouldn't work with my Clie

by ds8251 , Dec 17 '01
Pros: Amazing piece of engineering
Cons: Could not get it to work with my Clie, very expensive.
I bought this product because it obviously makes data entry into any PDA much easier. Others have pointed out here that, as far as the base applications like memo and addressbook, you can enter the information into your desktop computer and then synch...
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Why did I learn grafitti?

by ar_c , Sep 07 '01
Pros: compact and lightweight
Cons: not very stable - expensive
After spending hours learning the palm grafitti script (and getting pretty good at it), someone comes out with a keyboard for the palm pilot! Why couldn't they have come out with that before I spent a year writing things in grafitti on my Palm Pilot....
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Worth every penny!

by apowell , Sep 14 '01
Pros: Best note-taking device around. Saves re-keying information.
Cons: One more thing to carry (big deal.)
Having used my Palm IIIx for some months, I found that note-taking at meetings took so much work that I could barely follow the meeting. On the other hand, I never have time to transcribe notes onto my computer - although I often needed to distribute...
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My Palm is 5 times more useful now!

by J_McNew , Jul 28 '01
Pros: Full size keyboard for your Palm PDA. Folds to pocket size. Doesn't need batteries.
Cons: Needs a flat surface to sit on.
I can't say enough about the Palm Portable Keyboard. I have wanted one since they came out, but I was waiting for the price to come down. I looked at the GoType keyboard, which is cheaper, but it's bulkier to carry and has smaller keys. After test...
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Freedom !

by larsensimon , Feb 13 '01
Pros: No batteries required. Cool factor.
Cons: Needs a flat surface. No remapping for keys (international)
I've just brought my second PDA. A Handspring Platinum. And I thought that why not go to extra $100 for a cool looking keyboard?
I must say that this has been one of the best desion I've ever made.

The Stowaway Portable Keyboard could...
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"Fits in your back pocket"

by eNTERNET , Jan 20 '01
Pros: No batteries;auto-sensing driver, regular size keyboard, similar to laptop-style
Cons: Only works for Palm, price, not too stable, drivers are ify
Stowaway Portable Keyboard: Palm

"It's as small as your wallet," my friend said to me when I was constantly complaining about the pain of writing in the Palm sensor space with the sensor pen. I just did not have the time to spend learning...
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Instant laptop!

by uwaku , Sep 13 '00
Pros: Small, full-size keys, customizable
Cons: No power button, vertical main buttons
I've long been a laptop user, traveling around the world, and the Handspring Visor was perfect except for taking notes in class. I can write graffiti around 40-50wpm, but that's still slower than taking notes on paper.

Then, along came the...
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The must have add on for all Pocket Device Users

by mrohde , Jun 28 '01
Pros: Extremely portable, responsive with a good feel, good key-size
Cons: Stability
I have used the keyboard with both the Compaq iPaq and HP Jornada and think this is the one add-on that every handheld user needs.

It is extremely protable with a footprint that even the most difficult to please traveler has trouble...
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The Rest of the Story

by DuaneLaker , Oct 25 '00
Pros: Great input device; easy to use; simple connection
Cons: Function keys are not always easy to figure out.
I had purchased a Palm Pilot with the intention of getting away from my paper scheduler and found that I used it very little because of the problem inputting. If I were at my regular computer, it was fine. I could type in the information into the...
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What the Palm needs

by qwex , Feb 10 '01
Pros: convenient, full size keyboard for your PDA
Cons: not great for long periods
The Palm Pilot's Graffit handwriting recognition system was a great idea for PDAs, and easy to use for simple data entry. But beyond that, a keyboard is needed, and the PDAs that come with mini keyboards are painful to use.

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Bringing your Palm a little closer to a laptop

by jeffdubin , May 04 '02
Pros: Compact, durable, clever James Bond-ish design
Cons: Must be used on hard surface, does not replace stylus
When my Palm Keyboard arrived, I was immediately impressed by the simple, elegant design. It serves as its own hard case, measuring 5 inches long by a little under 4 inches wide. I find this too large for a pocket, but easy to slip into a coat pocket...
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Zip, Click, Swoosh, Slide, Type Type Type...

by Airmark1 , Feb 19 '01
Pros: Size, Ease, No batteries to deal with, Feel, Look.
Cons: With Palm Vx, not able to PPK and accessories at same time.
Ahhhhh...Palm and their wisdom of making small things useful....

I have been using the Palm Portable Keyboard for about 1 year now. I can say that I am almost completely satisfied. The "PPK", made by Palm, Inc. is a master of combining...
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This is an amazing gadget

by PalmSas , Jul 02 '00
Pros: It Folds Up!, Compact, Durable, slick look and design, plenty of useful keys
Cons: No HotSync, folds in the middle
I got my folding keyboard in April after searching high and low for a place that had them in stock.

The keyboard is available for the Palm III, Palm V and Visors. The Palm III model can also be used by the Palm VII models. Be sure to look...
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Best PDA Input Alternative

by sage420 , Apr 13 '00
Pros: Colapsable, Extremely Portable, Fully Functional
Cons: $99.95
The Stowaway Keyboard is the best user input alternative available. This foldable, portable keyboard has everything the traveling worker needs. Unlike its counterparts (GoType and Twiddler), the Stowaway is a fully functional keyboard with a...
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Its like a little laptop, except it doesn't do as much

by blindcow7 , Oct 29 '00
Pros: I GOT MY MONEY BACK
Cons: didn't work and tech support is not at all helpfull
When I was at Best Buy doing my weekly visit, I saw this. This keyboard was brand new and far out to me. I was just thinking, this would make my life easier. Well it just made my life a living hell.

From day one it didn't work. I brought...
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Clever But I'd Never Use It

by blgibbons , Feb 10 '01
Pros: Cute, small, tries to fill a gap in functionality.
Cons: Needs flat surface, one more thing to carry, never really necessary.
I had a chance to try this cute little keyboard and decided against purchasing it.

It's a great idea to provide an easier way to enter text into a Palm. Grafiti is tricky to learn (I still forget some letters after months of use). But...
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For the ultimate experience in mobile writing

by morituri , Dec 06 '01
Pros: Full size keys, Extremely compact when folded
Cons: No built-in recharger and serial (Hotsync) ports, Doesn't work so well on non-flat surfaces.
Note : This review typed on the Palm Portable Keyboard

My first impression is : It's so small! It's just about the size of a Palm V in a hard case.

The package comes with a CD containing the driver and a cloth zip case....
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Get yours today

by joebeauche , May 24 '01
Pros: Easy to carry, Fast data entry
Cons: Slightly undersized, Tighter integration with OS would be nice
I love taking notes at meetings, and being able to review those notes later. Enter the stowaway. I fold up the keyboard, take it with me to meetings, unfold it, and type away.

In addition to being one of the most useful productivity...
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Great hardware; software drivers need work

by asargent , Jul 16 '00
Pros: Fast entry of text, light weight
Cons: Software doesn't let you drive applications from the keyboard
Palm Keyboard Evaluation

Overall: the keyboard is a major leap forward for Palm users. I typed this review on my Pilot in maybe 5% of the time it would have taken otherwise. However, modifications to the key assignments would be useful to help...
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The definition of cool.

by BurstOfInsight , Nov 16 '00
Pros: Feather-light, and elegant eye-catching work of beauty.
Cons: Won't work on an uneven surface, despite the fact that you'll want to use it everywhere.
From the moment that I saw this marvel of engineering, I knew that I had to have it. The sleek metal case that perfectly matched my Palm V was just the beginning... the farther you travel into this little marvel, the more you have to love it.

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When a laptop isn't necessary

by georeedy , Oct 10 '00
Pros: Writing emails, notes, one-touch access
Cons: none yet
There are times in my job when only a laptop will do. Powerpoint presentations, detailed record modifications in my contact software, and the like. 90% of the time, all I need to do is write a few emails, edit a contact's information, or take a few...
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Ultimate Palm Peripheral

by bryonb , Dec 26 '00
Pros: Fold-Up is awesome, Works with all my Palm software, Special function keys incorporate Palm functions
Cons: Everyone interrupts my work to ask me about the keyboard
I changed jobs recently and now I no longer have a laptop. After my first business trip or two, I had to figure out how to make myself more productive on the road. So...

I tried the new Stowaway Portable Keyboard. This is absolutely the...
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nearly perfect

by ajweiner , Mar 23 '00
Pros: very small, very portable
Cons: it's still another thing to carry...
DrDaveC's review pretty well covers the keyboard's capabilities. The only thing he didn't mention is that there's a slight delay between keypresses and the character appearing on the screen. Some people have complained about it; only a few are really...
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Is a keyboard a MUST for YOUR Palm?

by armatage20 , Mar 03 '01
Pros: Makes using your palm much more easier
Cons: Expensive
I recently purchased a keyboard for my Palm VIIx. The keyboard is an excellent addition to my palm system. The question is.... Is it right for you?

I think the Palm Keyboard is essential for Palm.net users. If you use your palm for email...
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Leave Your Laptop at Home!

by joshuanewman , Mar 14 '00
Pros: Full sized keyboard that packs tiny is perfect for travel
Cons: None
I travel quite a bit for my Venture Capital fund, and for the last few years I've lugged a laptop wherever I went. Over time, however, I started to realize that all I really wanted to do was to check and respond to email, and have my calendar and...
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Inferior To Competition

by caffeinated84 , Jan 26 '01
Pros: Palm keyboards are an absolute necessity! Folding keyboard has a good Wow factor.
Cons: More expensive than competition, tends to slide when typing (rubber footings are weak)
Firstly, anyone with a Palm device needs a keyboard. I believe this is a given. I have to shake my head at all of those people taking notes on paper with a Palm in their pocket. If you take your notes on your Palm they get saved on your computer where...
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Not the only good keyboard....

by nparker13 , May 11 '01
Pros: Small, Convenient, Driver is very good
Cons: Has to be on a table and keys aren't that pleasant to type on
Overall, I like the Palm Portable Keyboard. Compared to the GoType from Landware (Which I own too), it is a lot smaller. There is a problem to that...When you want to type in the car, or on your lap, or where ever there isn't a flat surface, you can't. I...
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Good Idea But not practical (for some people)

by murrayjm1 , Nov 03 '00
Pros: Excellent concept, and works good
Cons: Doesn't save you space, perhaps
I bought one just a little while ago, and for sure for about a week it was just amazing, I could take all my notes and check my e-mail, and create e-mail to my boss. It was really convenient, or so I thought, until I realized, like a for mentioned...
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Perfect to stowaway in my purse

by msjazz79 , Apr 03 '01
Pros: small, save space, full size when expanded
Cons: need to be on a flat surface to use, the connectivity to the palm
When I bought my handspring back in August of '00, I didn't think I needed the stowaway keyboard so I just left it alone. As the months went by I felt I needed another option to either my stylus or my desktop computer. I finally gave in and bought one...
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i love this little thing.

by fram1 , Jan 21 '01
Pros: small, easy to carry, no batteries, data input much easier.
Cons: runs off of the palms battery power, puts extra drain on the batteries.
the keys feel great, its easy to write with, and makes data input 100 times easier than the palms annoying, and ineffective handwriting recognition software. if you want a means of taking notes without springing for a laptop, this is the way to go. sure...
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the wonder board

by sleepydude , Aug 22 '01
Pros: a full sized keyboard
Cons: no good unless your on a flat seface
I just got to say this thing is awsome. I got mine free because of a class I signed up for but if i chose anyting else I'd be kicking myself right now. this thing is great because it is a full size keyboard and it can fit in your pocket. I've used severl...
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Keyboard Good & Bad

by propupdate , Aug 20 '01
Pros: This portable keyboard is easy to install and easier to use!
Cons: It's a little hard to use on the go. It needs a hard surface underneath.
The stowaway keyboard is an amazing marvel. I'm a writer and I love that I don't have to lug around my laptop. All you have to do is unfold this easy-to-carry square and slip it into your PDA. I can just snap the keyboard to my pocket pc and go. Its...
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A lifesaver.

by brelfielfan , Feb 22 '02
Pros: Portable, Small, Enter data fast, Convineient.
Cons: Could break easy.
I am a student. This little tool is the greatest invention since the backspace key. Being a student requires much note taking and with my Handspring Visor Pro and my Stowaway Taurgus Keyboard combined I get everything I could possibly need and much...
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the only keyboard for your palm

by ribcookie , Oct 20 '01
Pros: small, full size keyboard
Cons: not durable
Small, compact, full size, convenient, fast inputting of text, and frail are the words to describe this keyboard.

After opening up this keyboard you'll instantly notice how small this accessory really is; slightly larger than a palm unit....
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Aboslutely worth it.

by ccm21 , Jun 24 '01
Pros: Surprisngly durable, very useful
Cons: Flat surface requirement; odd shortcuts
The gripes I have with this keyboard are minor when you consider the capability it brings to your Palm; I found that with the keyboard and some inexpensive software, I was able to use the Palm in the library much as I would a more pricey laptop, and...
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limited use

by litefire , Oct 29 '00
Pros: portable
Cons: flimsy
This keyboard is useful if you travel without a notebook. After all you can used your regular computer and sync up to your palm anyway. It works well and I have used it in situations where I needed to input significant data. Not anywhere near the feel...
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Replace your laptop. Maybe?

by dlavi , Jul 20 '00
Pros: Size, Gives your palm much more functionality.
Cons: Fragile, Can't handle any water
I purchased the Palm Portable keyboard to use to take notes in Law School. It is a truly innovative design. It is very comfortable to type on and folds to about the size of my Palm IIIxe.

This is a great product because it makes my Palm so...
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Stowaway PDA keyboard a keeper.

by truzen , Oct 07 '01
Pros: A portable keyboard that has all the options, feels close to an original keyboard.
Cons: Still a bit bulky to carry around.
I have become a proud PDA owner within the past couple of months. I thought that have a PDA around for keeping track of my school work and appointments would be nice. Well, yes and no. Yes, because a person can look like they are on the cutting edge...
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Innovative Wonder

by capone , Jun 03 '01
Pros: nice sharp body design
Cons: is not compatible with all hardware
This is a high quality and extremely practical device. It is a must for anybody who is required to travel quite a bit for their profession. On an ordinary palm pilot you have to use the awkward little stylus to record any thoughts or messages that are...
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Sure no LAPtop

by endurance , Jan 31 '02
Pros: Very Portable, Good 'Feel' on the keys, not cramped.
Cons: Needs a flat surface.
I was happy to recive this keyboard for Christmas this year and to my suprise it did more than my old GoType I had on my Palm IIIe, however my Palm IIIe could be deployed anywhere. This keyboard is specific to my Handspring Prism, and it works great!...
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need more WPM check it out

by Kevin_Stewart , Dec 15 '00
Pros: increse note taking speed
Cons: pricey
This packet computer keyboard is extremely usefull to me and was definately worth the price I paid, about $100 U.S. I use it daily and it speeds up my note taking considerabley, I would in no way be able to get that many words in with the pen even if I...
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Portable Keyboard...Like the movies!

by tgflyboy82 , Jul 15 '01
Pros: Lightweight, totally portable, quick and esy
Cons: none
I currently own a Palm V. I bought it used out of the classifieds in the weekly paper. With it came the Palm Protable Keyboard. It is so compact and small, yet it unfolds like a full sized computer keyboard and functions exaclty the same. Its ideal...
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Silky, black, smooth. More than you bargained for.

by darksun , Nov 18 '01
Pros: very lightweight, portable, affordable
Cons: hard to type if you have small fingers
No, this isn't a woman i'm describing, It's the palm keyboard. It's excellent for anyone who has trouble pushing the onscreen touchpad with the tiny stylus pen which is near impossible for most people. That's when you need to purchase a keyboard. This...
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Outstanding product

by f8lee , Aug 10 '00
Pros: compact, lightweaight, quality keyboard
Cons: none
A compact, lightweight keyboard as good as most laptops' - and it still has quite the "wow" factor when you unfold it on a plane. Seriously, the ability to simply power on and actually type into the Palm is wonderful - I've written short...
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Data entry is now a Breeze on PDA

by bmboy888 , Oct 15 '01
Pros: Extremely compact, FULL Size keyboard, easy data entry
Cons: Difficult to use without a flat surface (ie: on your lap)
If you carry around a laptop all the time and think that it's too bulky then maybe you should look into a compact keyboard for PDAs. The keyboard is FULL size and folds up to a size about the same as the PDA itself.

PDAs are very common today...
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Palm keyboard

by sshap23 , Nov 27 '00
Pros: key size, portability
Cons: delay for showing up on the screen
I have a Palm Vx, IIIc and a VII, I also own a Dock V Pro that allows V series devices to use III series accessories. When Docs to Go 3.0 Professional came out (for those that don't know, this program allows users to EDIT Word and Excel documents right...
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Nice hardware, driver is slow

by bebop603 , Mar 11 '01
Pros: Quality ergonomics and nice touch.
Cons: Memory resident driver slows down other programs.
The keyboard is very well made but I haven't found myself using it very much. Why? The response of my PalmV is fairly slow compared to the response I'm used to with a desktop or notebook PC. Using the Stowaway is still much faster than grafiti, but I...
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great for e-mail, but not for stories

by bobbylh , Feb 22 '01
Pros: Easy to travel with and types just like any other keyboard
Cons: Doesn't stay put all the time when typing for long periods of time
This small little keyboard is great for writing e-mails to your friends on the plane or the train but when trying to type up a report it gets rather annoying. You try to type but it might slide a little to the right or to the left and you mess up your...
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Never leave home without it...

by alanmak , Apr 26 '02
Pros: Increases productivity, great for meetings, a useful gadget
Cons: Feels somewhat delicate, probably not durable enough for long-term/high-use applications.
The Palm portable keyboard transformed my PDA from a calendar/diary/ebook into a fully functional word processor. Being able to bang out typed notes during meetings has saved me many hours of work (I have very poor handwriting and had a habit of typing...
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No more sitting in one spot

by curtisdlaffin , Feb 13 '01
Pros: Convenience, Portable, Sleek Design
Cons: A bit Small for those larger fingers
This sleek Key Board has many terrific features. The most obvious is the fact that it is portable. There is no more sitting in one spot. You can take this key board around with you if need be. The main purpose that I can see a need for this is, if you...
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It folds up!

by Uber , Oct 22 '01
Pros: awesome little accessory
Cons: too expensive
This folding keyboard is one of the coolest things ever made for a PDA device. When it is folded, it fits easily in a planner or in a backpack with the PDA. It make entering in data in the PDA a lot easier rather than having to punch in each letter...
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