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More Tiny Keyboards For Your Handheld

EtherAge is coming out with its first product later this year, the ClipKee, a small QWERTY keyboard that fits right onto your handheld device. The idea is to type into it with your two thumbs. There are extra buttons to quickly access common applications like your Contact List, To Do list, and others. Will it be easy and fast to use? We’ll soon find out. This is one time when being all thumbs will be a valuable asset, it seems.

EtherAge will have at least 2 versions available beginning around US$40. They are working on a version that will also include wireless Internet access (price not yet available). This a new company is promising innovative accessories for handheld devices. (Palm, Visor, Windows CE). They’re off to an interesting start with the ClipKee, that’s for sure.

If you also need a full-size portable keyboard for your handheld, I’ve been quite pleased with the Targus Stowaway keyboard for my Handspring Visor. (It’s also available for other handhelds.) It folds up to be just a little larger than the very small Visor, they both easily fit into my briefcase or even my small purse, and off I go. Targus also now has a PDA/Stowaway case available to hold both your handheld and your keyboard.

When I’m ready to use the full-size keyboard I unfold it and click the Visor into a slot on the keyboard. No extra batteries are needed, and I can type a Word document, email, a memo, notes to myself, or whatever I wish, just as I would on my main computer. It’s especially enjoyable when it’s nice outside, as I can sit out on my patio and type away, taking in the beautiful weather.

Once back at my computer, I put the Visor into its cradle and press the Synchronize button. Instantly all that I typed on my Visor is now in my computer. It’s really that easy. These tools quickly became a necessary part of my business day as soon as I got them. (I have no affiliation with Handspring or Targus—just a happy customer.)

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