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ThatN800Guy 2008-09-23 09:27

New Mini USB Keyboard
 
Here's a new, minimalistic keyboard that looks like it's perfect for a Nokia N800.

http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00666

And at 25 bucks, won't break the bank either. :)

It also uses the mini usb-jack type, the same as a Nokia N800 if I'm not mistaken.

Thought I'd share, saw it on Gizmodo today. :)


TN800G

Johnx 2008-09-23 10:54

Re: New Mini USB Keyboard
 
I was actually looking at that and thinking about getting a DS-style case so that the keyboard could fit in one side and the N800 could fit in the other. Then I'd be able to just open it up and use it like a laptop. :) Just a thought though....I'm not sure if a keyboard that size would provide an appreciable advantage in speed vs just typing on the screen. It would probably be better for IRC or command line though...hmmm.

JeromeV 2008-09-23 12:50

Re: New Mini USB Keyboard
 
Looks like it's using mini-usb on keyboard side only, it's usb A on the other side.

Benson 2008-09-23 19:41

Re: New Mini USB Keyboard
 
A non-typical approach, for sure. No arrow keys, no caps lock (or control) next to A, etc., and so the key pitch is not all that bad -- ~13mm, I guess.

Could be handy, although the cable's a bit of a pain.

gammer 2008-09-23 22:11

Re: New Mini USB Keyboard
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Benson (Post 226671)
...
Could be handy, although the cable's a bit of a pain.

Why? Take the appropriate cable and you do not need any adapters. That's the optimum!

Benson 2008-09-23 22:50

Re: New Mini USB Keyboard
 
Appropriate cable -- You know where I can find a mini-B to mini-B(OTG) cable? Or any mini-B to mini-B? AFAIK, such a thing doesn't exist. I'm probably wrong, but even if you do track one down, it's gonna cost extra. That's a pain.

maxilogan 2008-09-24 11:51

Re: New Mini USB Keyboard
 
Nothing that some soldering can not afford... :D

Matan 2008-09-24 12:00

Re: New Mini USB Keyboard
 
I found a few sources for mini-mini cables:

http://www.datapro.net/products/usb-...m-m-cable.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/6-Ft-USB-Mini-5-...QQcmdZViewItem

miind 2008-09-24 12:11

Re: New Mini USB Keyboard
 
I dont get this.. is this kind of thing just to plug into the N800 and use or do I need any converters or other stuff??

bunanson 2008-09-24 12:21

Re: New Mini USB Keyboard
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by miind (Post 226876)
I dont get this.. is this kind of thing just to plug into the N800 and use or do I need any converters or other stuff??

You need to turn the tablet into USB host mode - USB control or any software host will do just fine

bun


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