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IOGEAR Introduces Two Wireless Keyboards Perfect for Computer Based Home Theaters

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 17, 2010 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Home Theater, Keyboard, Spotlight Gadgets / 3 Comments

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 […]

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NewerTech Debuts Keyboard Covers for MacBook Air, MacBook and MacBook Pro

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 16, 2010 / News / Keyboard, Laptops and Gear, Macbook, Spotlight Gadgets / Leave a Comment

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,

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To heck with portability, connect a USB Typewriter to your iPad

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 11, 2010 / News / iOS, Keyboard, Spotlight Gadgets, USB / 2 Comments

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

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Arctic K381 Keyboard Review

By cobinrox / November 6, 2010 / Reviews / Computer Gear, Keyboard / 1 Comment

You’re probably in the same boat, or cube anyway, when it comes to keyboards. I’ve tried a variety and thought the Arctic K381 which claims to be “perfect for comfortable typing” and allows “continuous typing without fatigue” was worth a try. The keyboard comes from a company called Arctic Cooling so at first I thought

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Logitech’s new K750 wireless keyboard just says no to batteries

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 2, 2010 / News / Computer Gear, Keyboard, Spotlight Gadgets / 11 Comments

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

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Razer Anansi – Specialized keyboard for MMO gamers

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 1, 2010 / News / Computer Gear, Gaming Gear, Keyboard, Spotlight Gadgets / Leave a Comment

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

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Ditch your Mouse – Contour Design RollerMouse Pro2

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 18, 2010 / News / Computer Gear, ergonomics, Keyboard, Mouse, Spotlight Gadgets / 3 Comments

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

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tyPad Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad Review

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 16, 2010 / Reviews / Bluetooth, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPad, Keyboard / 5 Comments

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

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Brando USB Multi-Touch Smart Pad

By Janet Cloninger / August 28, 2010 / News / Computer Gear, Keyboard, Laptops and Gear / Leave a Comment

The USB Multi-Touch Smart Pad from Brando replaces your mouse or trackpad and adds a numeric keypad. With the flick of a switch, you change from the numeric keypad to a multi-touch smart pad that lets you scroll, click, zoom in/out, and magnify a portion of the screen display using two-finger gestures. Three-finger gestures let

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Logitech Wireless Backlit Keyboard Model K800

By Don Zelazny / August 25, 2010 / Uncategorized / Computer Gear, Keyboard, Wireless / 2 Comments

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

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EFO is at it Again – Mini RF Wireless Keyboard

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 21, 2010 / News / Computer Gear, Keyboard, Laptops and Gear, Spotlight Gadgets / 1 Comment

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

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EFO updates their popular wireless keypad with more features

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 5, 2010 / News / Keyboard, Spotlight Gadgets, Wireless / 1 Comment

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

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Brando’s Slim Bluetooth Keyboard Review

By Dave Rees / July 22, 2010 / Reviews / Bluetooth, iOS, Keyboard / 2 Comments

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

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Magic-Pro Tiny Keyboard Review

By Anita Z / July 15, 2010 / Reviews / Keyboard, Wireless / 4 Comments

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

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USB Bamboo Keyboard and Mouse from Brando

By Janet Cloninger / June 27, 2010 / News / Computer Gear, Keyboard, USB optical mouse / 4 Comments

This new USB keyboard and optical mouse from Brando are made of eco-friendly bamboo. The keyboard has 106 keys and works with Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Linux. It is 15.6″ X 6″ X 0.8″ and weighs 1.9 pounds. The USB optical mouse is 4″ X 2.5″ X 1.2″ and weighs 3.0 ounces. The mouse is $19.00,

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Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for your iPad

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 3, 2010 / News / iOS, iPad, Keyboard, Spotlight Gadgets / 8 Comments

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.

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iHome Docking Keyboard for iPhone and iPod

By Janet Cloninger / May 28, 2010 / News / Computer Gear, iOS, iPod/iPhone dock, Keyboard / 3 Comments

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

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Gadgets at Pottery Barn

By Anita Z / May 5, 2010 / News / Computer Gear, Keyboard, USB / 2 Comments

You usually do not think of gadgets when you think of Pottery Barn, but PB Teen is offering up all kinds of goodies from electric guitar amps to mini speakers. PB Teen is Pottery Barn’s specialty store within a store offering up teen focused decor including some neat electronic accessories that work just a well

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Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for your iPad

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 4, 2010 / Uncategorized / Bluetooth, iOS, Keyboard / 9 Comments

Brando is now offering a Slim Bluetooth Keyboard that is compatible with Windows, Mac and various mobile devices including the iPad. $37 will get you a 52 key USB rechargeable Bluetooth keyboard with a footprint approximately 4.5 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches. That’s pretty small for touch typing, but fine for thumb typing. I’ve yet

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