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Default Kaiser + SDHC + Bluetooth Keyboard = Never Carry a Laptop Again

As an ASU student that takes a ton of notes, I am extremely pleased to shed my laptop. After acquiring an 8GB SDHC and a Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard, I have made my Kaiser into the perfect Laptop Killer.

Here is a link to the magnificent keyboard that made this all possible:
http://www.igo.com/product.asp?sku=2524884

I got mine from J&R Electronics' website where they're offering a sale. While the keyboard is a little bit bigger than I would like, the keys are a joy to press and I can achieve up to 100 WPM after initially getting used to it for just a few minutes. It is a bit cumbersome to carry in one's pocket (it would only fit in a rear pocket of mine), but I carry it in my messenger bag since I have to take written notes and file papers throughout the day.

Either way, I'm happy to shed the few pounds of my tablet laptop.

I'd highly recommend this keyboard and am happy to say that the drivers, from what I have tested, work perfectly.
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but if this is the same keyboard:

http://www.amazon.com/Stowaway-Ultra.../dp/B0002OKCXE

Then you have been robbed !!!
 
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WoWOWOWOWWO!!! 80% off?!?!?! I gotta get that before Amazon runs out of stock or corrects the price. Thanks for the great find.

As for the Kaiser as a laptop killer, not quite But I suppose I can see how that can work for a college student.
 
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Thanks for the Amazon link! I just ordered one. Which driver are you using for the Kaiser?
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If that keyboard supports the HID profile you won't need a driver -- I'm using the Freedom Universal Keyboard, which supports SPP or HID. HID support is built into the WM6 stack, so you don't have to install a driver.
 
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Yep that's the one. Oh well. Either way, I do not use the default HID driver because I like to make use of the hotkeys etc. I use the driver from igo.com.
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Yep that's the one. Oh well. Either way, I do not use the default HID driver because I like to make use of the hotkeys etc. I use the driver from igo.com.
Damn bro i feel bad 4 u. It's alright try to get some type of partial refund or something. Checkout slickdeals.net they said it was 29.99 for a while. This post just reminded me to buy one. Anyways if you feel like it was worth what you paid even it was more than that it doesn't matter. I heard there's a dumb sticker on it can you confirm?
 
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Mine is branded with the ThinkOutside logo on the front which isn't too bad and the standard FCC info, barcodes, etc on the back. The thing that irks me most about the keyboard is that the locking mechanism when it is folded out seems somewhat cheap (a 1cm piece of plastic). Oh, and they should have used a USB rechargeable LiPoly battery instead of 2 AAAs. The keyboard would be much more portable if the battery part was shaved off the top.

Honestly I think the thing was worth the $100 I paid for it, so I'm going to buy a spare for $30.
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I have been on the Amazon uk site and they do the Think Outside keyboard for £17.99!! Think i might get one.

Think Outside Keyboard

Cant find any bluetooth keyboard anywhere else any cheaper....
 
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Hey congrats on your find klasikahl, you've got the setup I'm hoping to use in grad school. What I'd really like to have though, along with this keyboard, is a number pad and a MoGo bluetooth mouse!

I have heard a few complaints about the keyboard though. Is it hard to remove the phone stand? Also, if you hit a key on the far left or right of the keyboard, does it all cock to one side? No biggie either way really, but I was curious.

 
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