How does the ultra-thin keyboard fold?

[Alakhai]

After a few initial setbacks (like the lack of on-the-road native Outlook synchronization), I begin to really like my Tungsten device.

I still have my Jornada 720 standing by, though, in case I’d like to do some extensive writing. Therefore I’m curious about the Palm ultra-thin keyboard.

I tried out a portable keyboard with my Jornada 520 Pocket PC, but it folded down over my lap and required a flat and somewhat steady surface to function properly.

Does the Palm ultra-thin keyboard fold in a similar way, thus requiring a flat surface, or can I use it in my lap without any trouble?

Any input (experiences, other keyboards) is welcome.


/ Martin

[J Palm]

Based on reviews I've read, the new XT keyboard supposedly has remedied the issue of needing a flat surface to type on.

Check it out here: http://www.palminfocenter.com/view_Story.asp?ID=4679 and
http://www.visorcentral.com/content/Stories/1492-1.htm

[ztupid]

The reviews are (of course) right about this (It folds as a 'V' instead of a 'W'). I traded my old PPK for a Ultra-thin version, mainly because of format and because you don't need a flat surface anymore. I can really recommend it if you type a lot. I do type a lot more now. I do type a lot more than I did with the old PPK.

Only possible 'drawback' : the upper key row (numbers) has been removed to get the device smaller. (Numbers are combined now on the QWERTY line, and are selectable through a seperate function key). For me this hasn't been a problem because I got used to it very quickly.

[Alakhai]

Originally posted by J Palm
Based on reviews I've read, the new XT keyboard supposedly has remedied the issue of needing a flat surface to type on.

Check it out here: http://www.palminfocenter.com/view_Story.asp?ID=4679 and
http://www.visorcentral.com/content/Stories/1492-1.htm

Originally posted by ztupid
The reviews are (of course) right about this (It folds as a 'V' instead of a 'W'). I traded my old PPK for a Ultra-thin version, mainly because of format and because you don't need a flat surface anymore. I can really recommend it if you type a lot. I do type a lot more now. I do type a lot more than I did with the old PPK.

Thanks to both of you. The ultra-thin keyboard seem to work properly, then.

Now I just have to find out if it supports swedish vowels, without a too complicated key input sequence.


/ Martin