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**imported_DaveTurnbull** · 08-04-2006, 10:25 PM

http://www.elektex.com/consumer%20pr...1-keyboard.htm

You know you want one :P

Going to buy one as soon as it comes out, gonna set me back $160 AU, but o well - saves me buying a laptop, I can just type directly onto my PDA

(btw, it's machine washable

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**netdesignz** · 08-04-2006, 11:17 PM

Wow, that's pretty cool.

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(btw, it's machine washable )

Really? That seems hard to believe.

**Sobering** · 08-05-2006, 12:28 AM

My friend has a cool keyboard, its about the size of a pencil, and it projects a laser image of a keyboard onto your desk, then you just tap your desk as if your using a keyboard. It's really cool.

**netdesignz** · 08-05-2006, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sobering

My friend has a cool keyboard, its about the size of a pencil, and it projects a laser image of a keyboard onto your desk, then you just tap your desk as if your using a keyboard. It's really cool.

Is the touch response good?

**Sobering** · 08-05-2006, 01:14 AM

Yeah its like using a normal keyboard. Your fingertips get sore after awhile though because your just tapping your desk, and on a normal keyboard the buttons give some padding. Just try it, tap on your desk for a bit with your fingertips, they get sore fast, I guess that's the only flaw of the keyboard.

**smnoel** · 08-05-2006, 02:08 AM

Cool. I do sorta want one now. lol

**Lpspider** · 08-05-2006, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sobering

My friend has a cool keyboard, its about the size of a pencil, and it projects a laser image of a keyboard onto your desk, then you just tap your desk as if your using a keyboard. It's really cool.

I've heard of that before... seems like it'd be hard to get the hang of it though.

**imported_DaveTurnbull** · 08-05-2006, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Digit

Really? That seems hard to believe.

It definitely is

In the local newspaper, they say it is, and got a huge picture of it gettin washed

**IsMaR** · 08-05-2006, 02:57 AM

how does it work then

**imported_DaveTurnbull** · 08-05-2006, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by IsMaR

how does it work then

i ain't no technical genius, i don't see whats so complicated tho. it's just three pieces of fabric with technical crap in the middle - u push a button, it sends the info via bluetooth to ur PDA/Mobile Phone. It's complete machine washable etc.

oh, and for those that want proof: http://www.smartfabrics.com.au/

**Lpspider** · 08-05-2006, 09:20 PM

What's the point other than having a "cool" keyboard? I mean, why is it worth it?

**imported_DaveTurnbull** · 08-05-2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lpspider

What's the point other than having a "cool" keyboard? I mean, why is it worth it?

Well i want it so:
- i can take it to school
- i can use my PDA for typing (saves me from buying a laptop)
- i can generally take it around with me

**Slevin** · 08-06-2006, 12:03 AM

hmmm, waste of money if you ask me

**imported_DaveTurnbull** · 08-06-2006, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Slevin

hmmm, waste of money if you ask me

everyone is entitled to their opinion :taz:

**smnoel** · 08-06-2006, 01:14 AM

Some things are just fun to use and not practical.

Like Guitar Hero as another example. :thumbup: I'm frugal, but love gadgety stuff.

**imported_DaveTurnbull** · 08-06-2006, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by smnoel

Some things are just fun to use and not practical.

this is practical! it's a perfect keyboard for frequent PDA users!

**smnoel** · 08-06-2006, 01:43 AM

Good point. I just knew there was another reason to justify purchasing it. lol
Now if you can offer some additional selling points for Shower Shock caffeine soap, I might buy that too. lol

**imported_DaveTurnbull** · 08-06-2006, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by smnoel

Shower Shock caffeine soap

it'll make you popular 8)

**peterk** · 08-06-2006, 01:22 PM

Wouldn't the novelty wear off after a while?
And at $160 - would you actually buy it?

**imported_DaveTurnbull** · 08-06-2006, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by peterk

Wouldn't the novelty wear off after a while?
And at $160 - would you actually buy it?

Novelty? I'm getting it so I don't need to spend a $1000+ on a laptop.
I want to be able to type outside, at school, or at a friends place and not have to use my PDA's tiny, tiny screen (it is actually fair large, but I still hate the keyboard).

$160 is much - like I said I won't have to buy a laptop.