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Gabriel_Knight

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    Looking for new keyboard
    « on: May 19, 2010, 09:05:41 PM »
    I am looking for a new keyboard for my computer in the car. Here are the specs I need, I can't seem to find one on my own:

    Mini USB
    Wireless
    Illuminated
    Has a trackpad

    Thanks guys, I know someone will figure it out for me  ;D

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    Re: Looking for new keyboard
    « Reply #1 on: May 19, 2010, 09:54:34 PM »
    Are you willing to  pay ten times the price of a plain keyboard?

    Wireless? In a automobile?

    And What is Mini USB?

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    Re: Looking for new keyboard
    « Reply #2 on: May 19, 2010, 10:10:09 PM »
    Mini USB and wireless? What is that supposed to mean?

    This computer isn't being used from behind the wheel, is it?


    http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&gbv=2&tbs=isch:1&sa=1&q=mini+keyboard&aq=f&aqi=g1g-m2&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=
    http://s2.hubimg.com/u/1197313_f520.jpg

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      Re: Looking for new keyboard
      « Reply #3 on: May 26, 2010, 10:50:32 AM »
      Hey Geek, the one in that first picture looks pretty good. Can I get a link to it? This is in my buddy's car. I usually use the computer while he drives. Whatever he does on his own is his problem. Whatever stats he told me is what I typed in here.

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      Re: Looking for new keyboard
      « Reply #4 on: May 26, 2010, 11:34:39 AM »
      I go that photo from...
      http://www.wetkeys.com/
      The back-lite keyboard is here:
      http://www.wetkeys.com/Hygienic-Backlit-Keyboard-w-Touchpad-EKB-97-TP-p/ekb-97-tp.htm
      But at $196 it is rather pricey.
      Here is a review of a lower price illuminated keyboard under $100.
      Logitech Illuminated Keyboard
      CNET also does reviews of other keyboards in the same article.

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      Re: Looking for new keyboard
      « Reply #5 on: May 26, 2010, 02:46:59 PM »
      There some USB to mini USB adapters.  Newegg has several and I'm sure others do to.

      You could buy one of these and try a standard USB keyboard.

      Mini USB connectors started showing up in cameras several years ago, but I don't think the mini's have ever been standardized.  I remember one PC Magazine columnist complaining that even a major camera manufacturer didn't use the same mini connector on all of it's cameras.

      Even if it doesn't work at least the adapters are under $10.

      Are you sure that the  mini USB port can be used for a keyboard, and it just isn't a link to the radio for an MP-3 player.