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Miniguru keyboard set for Q4 2010 launch

Shane McGlaun, Jan 14th 2010 Discuss [0]

If you spend any amount of time typing you probably understand that a good keyboard can really affect how quickly and comfortable you can type. I like the Logitech illuminated Keyboard and if I try to type on my old Logitech G15, I am much slower. Some people also like a more compact keyboard with lots of typing feel. Read The Full Story

Nexus One enterprise version gains physical keyboard?

Paul Fang, Jan 8th 2010 Discuss [4]

Google VP of Engineering Andy Rubin and overseer of the Android platform has indicated that the next version of the Nexus One Smartphone will be an enterprise edition for business users – and might have a physical keyboard to boot. However not too much was revealed on what exactly the enterprise version of the Nexus One will actually consist of in terms of software applications. Read The Full Story

ION iTYPE adds full-sized keyboard to iPhone

Chris Davies, Jan 8th 2010 Discuss [2]

ION are better known for their USB-enabled turntables and tape decks, but the company has announced a slightly different type of peripheral at CES 2010 this week. The ION iTYPE is a full-sized QWERTY keyboard designed for use with the iPhone or iPod touch, powered by batteries so you can even take it mobile. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Arc Keyboard: Marvelous Mini

Keffan Dolly, Jan 8th 2010 Discuss [0]

As I'm sure you very well know there is a a massive amount of options when it comes to keyboards. With most being like the one just before it, Microsoft's Arc seems to be an exception to the rule. The ARC is a wireless keyboard designed with both function and style in mind, the overall size of the unit is just 12x6 inches but in no way means it isnt a feature rich device. Read The Full Story

iPhone gets Bluetooth keyboard driver

Satsuki Then, Dec 22nd 2009 Discuss [1]

Apple's refusal to add a netbook to its range has left many attempting to use the iPhone or iPod touch as a rough equivalent, but ease of text entry continues to frustrate. Happily, where Apple fall short the developer community delivers, with the simply-named iPhone Bluetooth Keyboard Driver. Soon to appear in the Cydia Store, v.1 of the driver allows you to wirelessly connect a Bluetooth keyboard to the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS or iPod touch. Read The Full Story

Gboard USB Gmail shortcut keypad

Chris Davies, Dec 4th 2009 Discuss [0]

With so many people practically living in their Gmail accounts, it's a surprise that the third-party peripheral industry has taken so long to come up with a standalone shortcut pad for the popular email system. The Gboard has a similar form-factor to a USB numeric keypad, but rather than numbers it offers eighteen shortcuts (and an escape key) that give Gmail's keyboard shortcuts dedicated buttons. The most commonly used commands are present, including starring and spamming messages, trashing them, reply/reply-all/forward and folder navigation. The latter not only allows you to step through messages one by one, but also to jump to saved search results or view only starred emails. Compatible with both Windows and Mac, the gimmick is that it's all plug & play so setup shouldn't present any problems. By the same stroke, it doesn't look like you can remap the Gboard buttons, so if you want them to do something different then you'd probably need to remap the shortcuts in Gmail itself. The Gboard is available this month, priced at $19.99. [via CNet]

Vioguard UVKB50 keyboard sanitizes itself with UV light

Shane McGlaun, Oct 26th 2009 Discuss [1]

Among the many benefits of working from home is that you don’t have to worry about nasty coworkers getting you sick with their cold and flu germs. Still, with any shared computer in the home or office, you run the chance of contaminating each other. The keyboard is one of those places in the home where germs lurk because most keyboards simply can’t stand up to sanitation. Read The Full Story

Logitech Gaming Keyboard G110: custom LED backlighting, macros & USB audio

Chris Davies, Oct 15th 2009 Discuss [0]

Logitech have announced their latest QWERTY 'board, the Logitech Gaming Keyboard G110, complete with custom key backlighting and an integrated USB soundcard for directly connecting a headset and microphone. The Gaming Keyboard G110 has both blue and red LEDs, which can also be mixed together for purple shades, as well as a cluster of gaming shortcuts and macro buttons. Read The Full Story

Das Keyboard unveils Model S Keyboard

Shane McGlaun, Oct 14th 2009 Discuss [0]

Anyone who types on a computer all day will tell you that typing feel and the quality of your keyboard can make a huge difference on your productivity. Some of the best keyboards for typing feel available are the Das Keyboard models that originally came with no markings on the keys. The notoriously clicky keyboards can be had with earplugs for your coworkers. Das Keyboard has unveiled a new updated Model S keyboard. Read The Full Story

Logitech offers new Notebook Kit MK605 just in time for Windows 7

Shane McGlaun, Oct 14th 2009 Discuss [0]

Logitech has announced a new notebook kit called the MK605 that bundles three things that most notebook users will want into one kit. The kit is timed well too since there are probably many notebook users out there with their eyes on October 22 ready to run out and buy a new notebook computer. Read The Full Story

Apple look to patent full-hand multitouch control surface

Chris Davies, Oct 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Apple's multitouch patent trail continues, with the latest application to come to light describing a full multitouch-sensitive surface that could track not only finger but palm contact, work as a keyboard and also recognize complex gestures and manipulations. Filed in June 2009, the patent describes a touchscreen capable of permitting "unprecedented integration of typing, resting, pointing, scrolling, 3D manipulation, and handwriting into a versatile, ergonomic computer input device". Read The Full Story

iTwinge iPhone keyboard set for November

Shane McGlaun, Sep 16th 2009 Discuss [1]

I have a love hate relationship with my iPhone. I love the device and its feature set for the most part, but I hate the AT&T network and all the issues with dropped calls. I also at times really hate the onscreen keyboard. Read The Full Story