On one hand, it looks like Apple is not interested in adding a keyboard to their iOS devices (iPhone, iPod touch and iPad). Furthermore, according to rumors Apple might reduce the physical buttons, like the home button, in future devices. On the other hand, there is a growing trend of cases with an integrated keyboard for [...]
Smartfish the maker of the Whirl Desktop Laser Mouse has introduced a keyboard companion, the Engage Keyboard with ErgoMotion. The keyboard uses the ErgoMotion technology that prevents Repetitive Stress Injury. The Engage Keyboard with ErgoMotion tracks the user’s work pattern and makes incremental changes to itself so the user’s hands and wrists are never in [...]
I can’t seem to find a lot of info about this iPad / iPhone keyboard kit, other than it’s a standard Apple Bluetooth keyboard that has special app stickers (or keycaps) for a variety of apps. Apparently you can use an app to program shortcuts into this keyboard so that you can easily use it [...]
I love all things wireless, except when it comes to keeping them powered up. For some reason, I’ve never latched onto the idea of wireless input devices, like mice and keyboards. I was always worried that I’d run out of battery juice at the worst possible moment. But a solar rechargeable keyboard? Now this is [...]
Boxwave’s new Keyboard Buddy is a snap on case for the iPhone 4 that houses a built-in slide out keyboard. It’s an innovative design that pairs a tiny rechargeable Bluetooth keyboard with a hard shell case. It’s currently available for pre-order for $69.95 which includes US shipping, which will begin on December 14, 2010.
IOGEAR is introducing two 2.4GHz keyboards. The GKM581R is a full sized ergonomic on-lap style keyboard and the GKM571R is a mini keyboard with an integrated trackball and backlit keys. The keyboards require a small USB RF receiver and are compatible with both PCs and Macs. IOGEAR’s GKM571R mini keyboard will be priced a $99.95 [...]
Did you buy a brand new MacBook Air and want to keep it as clean and pretty as the day you unboxed it? NewerTech understands and has just announced their NuGuard keyboard covers for the MacBook Air, MacBook and MacBook Pro. Made of silicone and available in Black, White, Pink, and Red, these covers protect against key wear, [...]
Dang it, I should have taken this keyboard and iPad combo with me on my vacation last month instead of my old Stowaway keyboard. The USB Typewriter is exactly what it looks like – an old fashioned manual typewriter. It will work with any USB capable computer and iPad. You can buy a pre-converted typewriter for $500 [...]
This morning my Apple wireless keyboard for my iMac popped up a message saying the battery was low. I love that keyboard but I don’t love that I have to feed it batteries every few months. Logitech must have read my mind because they’ve just introduced their first solar powered keyboard. The Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 [...]
World of Warcraft Cataclysm will be out on December 7th. Are you ready for it? You’re not considering playing it with a standard run of the mill keyboard are you? Come on, what kind of MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game player are you? If you want a leg up on the baddies, you need the [...]
Contour Design is a company that specializes ergonomic alternative computer input devices. We’ve reviewed a couple of their products in the past (see related articles list at the bottom of this post) and their latest product is the RollerMouse Pro2. This device replaces your mouse with a keyboard wrist rest that has a built in [...]
After 5 months I’m still loving my iPad and will be taking it with me on vacation next month instead of my normal traveling companion, my 15″ Macbook Pro. Using the on-screen keyboard isn’t a problem, but for long typing sessions, I prefer a physical keyboard. That’s why I have been considering a small Bluetooth [...]
This sounds like one of those things that we’ll use and say, “Why haven’t I used one of these before?” Logitech has just released a new wireless keyboard with back-lit buttons. For anyone who uses a computer (or would like to) in a room that is not fully lit this seems like a no-brainer. As [...]
This palm sized RF wireless keyboard from EFO reminds me of the Magic Pro Keyboard that Anita reviewed last month. In addition to the back lit QWERTY keyboard, this little guy also has a touch pad and a laser pointer. It would make a great presentation tool or home theater PC controller and is compatible [...]
EFO has just announced the 3rd generation version of their Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Touchpad device. We reviewed the first generation version back at the end of last year. Besides a new look, the new features of this product include: # Laser Pointer for presentation purpose # Full Function keys (F1 to F12) which can [...]
New smart-devices are coming to market almost daily, many without physical keyboards. Manufactures have begun creating handheld sized or folding Bluetooth keyboards to help expedite text input. I travel a great deal and love to walk through the various airports observing what the huge variety of tech people have and how they use it. I [...]
Access Company’s Graffiti for Android is a free download that installs the original version of Graffiti on your Android device, giving us another input option.
I am all about convenience. Any thing that makes life easier, takes up less space and works well, is all-good by me. The Magic-Pro Tiny Keyboard from Pyramid Distribution makes my life easier. It is a keyboard, mouse and laser pointer that I can hold in the palm of my hand. The same size as [...]
Check out this tiny Bluetooth thumb type keyboard from Brando. It features 49 keys, a USB rechargeable battery and compatibility with Windows, OS X and even the iPad. It’s available now for $40 from Brando.
iHome offers two wired keyboards that incorporate a built-in dock for charging and synching your iPod or iPhone. The IH-K230MB (in black) is for Windows PCs, and the IH-K231MS (in white and silver, shown) is for Macs. The keyboards have a cover to conceal the dock when it’s not in use. There are illuminated media keys to control [...]