Universal Wireless Keyboard for TX

[greggebhardt]

How long will it take for Palm to put out the keyboard driver for the TX. I have depended on two of these keyboards with my prevoius palms and now have the TX with no driver to use.

Does it take a week, month or year for Palm to deliver the driver? :(

[Moose Man]

I suspect that the lastest version will work.....why wouldn't it? There might be a few special keys that won't work but I think that those would be minimal.

EDIT: Looking at Palm site - it says soon. I'd suspect that the driver would be available by the end of next week.

[mariner]

The Universal Wireless Keyboard Driver works quite well, but not perfectly.

Go here:

http://www.palm.com/us/support/downloads/universal_wireless_keyboard.html

and download version 1.08. If you have a keyboard driver installed already you'll need to delete it before installing the new one.

[hithere]

Hi Mariner,

Are you able to clarify what works and what does not work with 1.08 driver?

Thanks,


The Universal Wireless Keyboard Driver works quite well, but not perfectly.

Go here:

http://www.palm.com/us/support/downloads/universal_wireless_keyboard.html

and download version 1.08. If you have a keyboard driver installed already you'll need to delete it before installing the new one.

[hithere]

I have now installed 1.08 and tried out the Palm's Universal Wireless Keyboard and it works OK for my limited requirements. I only use it to type in Doc to Go (word processing) and all the typing keys work and some of the Fn (function) keys work to open the menu options, rotate the screen and so on. I have not tried every function to make a list of what works and what didn't but I am happy with what works for now...

Therefore, I would rate the level of functionality to be about 98% (for me) for Universal Wireless Keyboard with Palm TX. Others may find that they have other requirements in other apps and the level may be lower. In any case, I would assume 95%+ functionality for most people.

So don't be like me and leave the keyboard in the original pack (just in case Palm don't release an official Palm TX driver, I was going to sell it), use it, it is still fine for most work (without the TX driver).

[vindiezel]

Does anybody know of any Typing Tutor programs for palm tx. I know of Mavis Beacon but was wondering if there was any other programs out there.

[johnling]

I have now installed 1.08 and tried out the Palm's Universal Wireless Keyboard and it works OK for my limited requirements. I only use it to type in Doc to Go (word processing) and all the typing keys work and some of the Fn (function) keys work to open the menu options, rotate the screen and so on. I have not tried every function to make a list of what works and what didn't but I am happy with what works for now...

Therefore, I would rate the level of functionality to be about 98% (for me) for Universal Wireless Keyboard with Palm TX. Others may find that they have other requirements in other apps and the level may be lower. In any case, I would assume 95%+ functionality for most people.

So don't be like me and leave the keyboard in the original pack (just in case Palm don't release an official Palm TX driver, I was going to sell it), use it, it is still fine for most work (without the TX driver).

I tested every key on my T|X and the newest PalmOne Wireless Keyboard (3169WW) with v1.08 and they all work properly. v1.1 is what was shipped on the CD with the Keyboard. I didn't want to fix what was not broken so I waited a few days and for something to do I installed v1.1. Everything functions correct with it. Other than the version number I see no difference. My keyboard was a rebated keyboard with the T|X and it took forever to get here. I bought my T|X the day they hit the shelf. I was hoping it was because they were waiting to ship the newest driver. I have also installed the driver on my E2 and my wifes T|X. The only thing that does nothing it the landscape key when the E2 is in use. For whatever reason PalmOne has failed to make this driver available on their site as of yet. If you have the same keyboard go ahead and use v1.08 and make use of the keyboard. The <Home>, <end> etc. keys all work in Docs To Go. CMD keys are saved on each individual machine and they work fine too in v1.08. When v1.1 finally hits PalmOne maybe we can see exactly what changes there are between 1.08 and 1.10.

[jcrick]

I just got the FREE wireless keyboard in the mail two days ago and installed the driver from the enclosed CD. I have used it with my TX and I see no problems. Pretty cool actually, it is an engineering marvel the way it folds up, albiet rather delicate.

Upon closer inspection, I see one glaring point of early failure. It is the way the ribbon cable connects at the folding point. It looks OK when closed, but when fully open with the keyboard laying flat, the ribbon cable is bent sharply at almost 90 degrees and is further stressed by the fact that the loop in the ribbon cable is pressing against the keyboards plastic bottom cover. Has anyone else noticed this?

Cheers,
John

[nhw3w]

I am noticing some issues witht 1.08 driver and my TX. For instance, I'm unable to connect to my ISP through my bluetooth enabled cell phone (SE T610) when the driver is present. When I delete the driver I connect with no problems.

My goal, of course, is to surf using the keyboard for data entry, etc.

Can anyone else use his or her TX with the palm universal wireless keyboard while maintaining a bluetooth connection to and ISP?

[jctorres]

I use my TX to browse internet, with my UWK atached and working, over a Wifi hotspot; you can find the latest driver for de keyboard here: http://palmone.r3h.net/downloads.palmone.com/UWKeyboardv110.zip