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Thumb Keyboard For PalmPilot

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the toys-are-fun dept.

Cpt_Kirks writes "Wired has an article mentioning a new thumb keyboard for the PalmPilot that clips over the graphitti (sp?) area. The site listed is in Japanese, but it appears to just be push buttons that tap the screen. The rest must be done in software. " They claim you can use it as fast as you can use grafitti, and at only $40 it doesn't seem that expensive.

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  1. translation by willhelm · · Score: 5

    My awesome x-roommate is native Japanese. I just asked him to translate the specs to me:

    - it covers the touch panel part with the keyboard
    - it's 60mm X 22mm sheet. the sheet can be put on/taken off without any cable, or somekind of connection. all the typing will be taken are of by the associated software.
    - you can have the touch panel on top of the keyboard if you need. (the picture is listed in the wed site. second picture from top.)
    - a part of the keyboard is customizable.
    - they started shipping in this Oct.
    - it does not take extra battery. it's just a sheet sitting on top of the screen.
    - it works for WorkPad, WorkPad c3, Palm III, Palm IIIx, Palm IIIe, Palm V for now. not sure if this works for Visor. i don't believe Visor will be out in Japan for a while...
    - the current cost is 6800 yen + tax. pretty much $70...


    /will