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		<title>Onscreen keypad for the iphone &#8211; What a nightmare</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:36:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fresh Egg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>People across the country have been queing up to get the new iphone 3GS which now supports updated video technology and new messaging system. Of course it lives up to everything that people have said? The obvious answer would naturally&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People across the country have been queing up to get the new iphone 3GS which now supports updated video technology and new messaging system. Of course it lives up to everything that people have said? The obvious answer would naturally be, YES!<span id="more-22"></span> Of course it is worth it! Although the iphone is the most popular phone on the market I have noticed a few road blocks which tend to be popping up in the forums across the net.</p>
<p>The biggest issue with the current iphone has got to be the onscreen <a href="http://www.cherrykeyboardsrus.co.uk/" target="_blank">keyboard</a>. Personally, I own a Blackberry and that has a keyboard built into the phone but it is not touch screen. Surely, this has got to be worse? It is far better in my opinion. Although the iPhone does offer an onscreen touchpad it is extremely annoying to use. Unfortunately, for most people their fingers are too big for the touch screen. Becuase the keys are so small you put in one letter and you end up with the wrong one all the time. There are several areas on the iphone which are very hard to use.</p>
<p> Computer keyboards are harder to replicate the smaller they get however having one on screen does seem like the logical choice for a phone like the iphone. Let us hope that <a href="http://www.cherrykeyboardsrus.co.uk/Specialist+Keyboards.htm" target="_blank">educational keyboards</a> dont end up this hard to use as I am struggling to get use to how a <a href="http://www.cherrykeyboardsrus.co.uk/Wireless.htm" target="_blank">wireless keyboard</a> works myself.</p>
<p> This is something that Apple really need to sort out as there has been numerous problems reported on forums everywhere. When it comes to the phone keypad, the Blackberry is far more easy to use rather than the iphone. I have heard numerous issues being raised on the forums about how hard the iphone keypad is to use. It is definitely worth considering when you purchase your next phone. If you are thinking of whether to buy an iphone or Blackberry remember that the touch screen keypad on the iphone is not of the best quality.</p>
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		<title>How long is the recommended battery life of a optical mouse?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:22:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>celeste</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>As optical mice are constantly &#8216;on&#8217; (albeit in a slightly reduced power state), the light that&#8217;s emitted from the optical sensor will be a drain on batteries. To give an accurate timescale on how long the batteries will last within&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As optical mice are constantly &#8216;on&#8217; (albeit in a slightly reduced power state), the light that&#8217;s emitted from the optical sensor will be a drain on batteries. To give an accurate timescale on how long the batteries will last within one of Cherry&#8217;s mice is so difficult, as this is all dependent upon usage. Generally, you would expect anything between 6 and 8 weeks per battery set (even high-power Duracell versions) -  but if it&#8217;s being used heavily during the day, then the life will be shortened. Optical and laser mice are a nightmare with battery life generally and it&#8217;s not only us that suffer with the problems. Logitech were claiming 3 weeks life expectancy at one stage with a set they supplied&#8230;&#8230;. The best bet for any customer though is the <a title="Ergo Shark R wireless mouse" href="http://www.cherrykeyboardsrus.co.uk/eVolution+ErgoSharkR-Details.htm" target="_blank">Ergo Shark</a>- although more expensive, the battery life is controlled because of the internal rechargeable batteries that are supplied in the mouse itself. Even then, (and I use the Ergo Shark mouse at home) I only get 3-4 weeks out of the batteries before they need recharging.</p>
<p> Having said this with the Ergo Shark Mouse, when the batteries start to deplete in power, the red scroll wheel light comes on &#8211; and stays on for periods in excess of a week before completely giving up and have to be charged.</p>
<p>Battery life in both keyboards and mice is solely dependent upon usage though. There is no specific formula for battery life expectancy, other than to say if you&#8217;re a heavy computer user, they won&#8217;t last as long as with a more infrequent user.</p>
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