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New Keyboard...Cheap
I have located a source for a mini keyboard

New MessageNew Keyboard...Cheap (modified 0 times) Millennium_Falcon
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I have just recieved my new keyboard. It was made to order for the I Opener. It is a full sized, PS2 keyboard just 287mm long by 140mm tall and 29mm thick. It comes in black or ivory. Since I have the black metal case I got the black one. They cost $29.95 from Marlin P. Jones
http://www.mpja.com

Its the only small keyboard I have found that was cheap. The keys are full sized but the case is just minimal to surround the board. It is actualy smaller than the keyboard on my Sony VAIO laptop.

07-30-2001 12:22:23

New MessageRE:New Keyboard...Cheap (modified 0 times) laserfan
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Here's the link:

http://www.mpja.com/product.asp?product=12443+KB

But I don't think $30 is cheap! The full-size keyboard for $8.95, now THAT'S cheap!

07-30-2001 17:54:35

New MessageRE:New Keyboard...Cheap (modified 0 times) friar
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There is a version of that keyboard that has an integrated touchpad and that is the version I have, exact same board otherwise. I fit my IO, keyboard and all related paraphrenalia in a case made for a Dell laptop, and take it back and forth to work. Very compact, although the touchpad's not to ergonomics friendly.
07-31-2001 22:14:12

New MessageRE:New Keyboard...Cheap (modified 0 times) Texman
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These are called 'industrial keyboards'. That is also why they are so expensive. I prefer to use a wireless keyboard and just put it away when not in use. BTW, check out these backlit keyboards...

http://www.stealthcomputer.com/peripherals_illumkeyb.htm

08-01-2001 16:09:51

New MessageRE:New Keyboard...Cheap (modified 0 times) 02U2
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Here, this makes it easier....

http://www.stealthcomputer.com/peripherals_illumkeyb.htm

08-01-2001 21:31:13

New MessageRE:New Keyboard...Cheap (modified 0 times) friar
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Those are pretty cool, but I'm wondering what the heck an emergency 911 key is, in regards to computing. I wish they'd have made those graphics a little bigger, easier to see. I'm looking at their site with a 21" monitor and still can't make out how they're constructed.
08-02-2001 04:00:17

New MessageRE:New Keyboard...Cheap (modified 0 times) Millennium_Falcon
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I repeat, CHEAP. When you compare to a full sized keyboard its like apples and oranges. Up till I found these the best price for a new ** MINI ** keyboard was over $50. Sure if you want to lug around a full sized keyboard with your "laptop" you can get one for under $10. But the reason I hacked my I-Opener in the first place was to get an inexpensive laptop, not a "Lugable"
08-05-2001 21:10:05

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