Comments on: Brando Super Slim Keyboard

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:23:50 +0000

Don’t Panic!:

Did you get the Brando keyboard or the IBM keyboard that Strider_mt2k mentioned?

By: Don't Panic!

Don't Panic! — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:17:10 +0000

I just recieved one and am using it with my Samsung Q1 UMPC. I like it so far. Great review.

By: strider_mt2k

strider_mt2k — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:38:42 +0000

Julie, I’ll get the IBM part number if you like.
Perhaps one might be available on Ebay?

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 20:23:12 +0000

strider_mt2k:

I’d really love a small keyboard like this one with a built in ‘mouse’.

By: strider_mt2k

strider_mt2k — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 11:10:34 +0000

Great review!

That looks like a nice little keyboard alright!
It reminds me of one that Logitech sells for use with the PS2 gaming console.

I have a REALLY old IBM keyboard that is similar but no where near as slim as that (and a now time-stained IBM grey)
It’s big attraction for me at the time was that is had a built-in “eraser” pointing device and two PS2 plugs. It’s small size made it easy to carry, and I used it on a couple of my rack systems before giving it to a friend who went bonkers over it the same way I did at first.

Maybe it’s the gadget freak in me, but cool keyboards hold the same attraction as a flashlight I haven’t seen before:

You know what the heck it does, but you still have to check it out and maybe fiddle with it too despite that fact!

By: isobutane

isobutane — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 19:23:07 +0000

Julie wrote:

isobutane:

I think I’d rather use the ThinkOutside Bluetooth keyboard. It folds into a much smaller format when not in use

BTW: Have you purchased a UMPC for your storm chasing adventures?

I have the Thinkoutside IR keyboard, and I don’t like that I have to push lots of extra keys to get the characters I want. I had bought an OQO Model 01+ on Ebay, but it was not really a practical device for my needs, so I resold it…made a small profit from the sale, too! I did not like the membrane keyboard on the OQO, either…felt VERY cheap. For that much, they should have made it more robust. I was afraid my fingernail would puncture the membrane every time I used it.

OQO just dropped their prices on the Model 01+, so a new model might be soon arriving. I am VERY disappointed that the Flipstart PC never made its debut…that was exactly the machine I have been looking for. Averatec’s purported UMPC looks intriguing as well. I brought my P1510D with me stormchasing, it worked out pretty well. With the exception of the extended battery sticking out a little, it is basically the same size as the Samsung Q1. Until they make them a little smaller (and why is it limited to 800 X 480? They could easily make it 800 X 600), I will pass.

Mark

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:38:39 +0000

isobutane:

I think I’d rather use the ThinkOutside Bluetooth keyboard. It folds into a much smaller format when not in use

BTW: Have you purchased a UMPC for your storm chasing adventures?

By: isobutane

isobutane — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 10:11:14 +0000

This looks like the perfect keyboard for use with a tablet or UMPC!!!Too bad there’s not a Bluetooth version!!!

Mark

By: trophyofgrace

trophyofgrace — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 19:47:58 +0000

I used a rebranded version of this keyboard while I used my Mac mini full-time. It was a good keyboard, but as you said the unconventional key arrangement took some getting used to. I ended up buying an Apple Keyboard, even though it’s more full-size, it’s still pretty small as keyboards go.