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Onscreen keypad for the iphone – What a nightmare

Fresh Egg — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:36:35 +0000

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! 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.

The biggest issue with the current iphone has got to be the onscreen keyboard. 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.

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 educational keyboards dont end up this hard to use as I am struggling to get use to how a wireless keyboard works myself.

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.

My favourite computer keyboards

celeste — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:00:23 +0000

Here is a list of my favourite wireless keyboards out at the moment!

eVolution Control

Wireless multimedia keyboard with 10 programmeable keys and 5 button optical mouse. Supplied with Keym@n software.

eVolution Barracuda

Stylish ultra flat Plug & Play wireless keyboard with 5 button optical mouse.

eVolution Stingray

Ultra flat, wireless multimedia keyboard with 10 programmeable keys and 5 button optical mouse. With Keym@n software.

It is so easy now just to have a wireless keyboard for your computer. It just makes life so much easier! Check out this video i found on youtube which documents the new era of wireless keyboards!!

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Wireless Keyboards – 2.4ghz vs 27mhz

celeste — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:17:36 +0000

Cherry’s wireless keyboard and mouse sets come in two different versions and this can affect the way in which they operate.

27mhz radio frequency is used in more Cherry products than any other:

Sirius – M82-24700GB, Control – M82-24710GB, Barracuda – M85-25700GB, Stingray – M85-25710GB, Liberty – M-5650

The frequency allows connection distances of up to 2m, but can be a little further, dependent upon the conditions in which the device is used – this can be up to 5 or 6 (as we’ve found from experience!). However, within 27mhz there are some limitations as to the number of devices that can be present in a small location. This can then cause some difficulties with interference between devices, even when the ‘connection procedure’ is followed to attempt attachment to a different channel ID.

The connection procedure for Cherry 27mhz devices is simple. Once the batteries are installed, the receiver should be connected to a free USB port on the PC. When connected, the keyboard and mouse may well automatically function, but in case of any problems, there is a ‘Connect’ button on the receiver, as well as one underneath the keyboard and mouse. The connect button on the receiver should be depressed for a couple of seconds, followed by the one under the mouse, then the one under the keyboard and the devices should be connected.

With 2.4ghz devices, the range is far greater – 10m – as standard, though again, dependent upon conditions, this may increase. 2.4ghz is found in the following devices:

Marlin – M85-25800GB, Mover – M-200S, Ergo Shark R – M-200R, Ergo Shark L – M-200L

These devices are all ‘pre-coded’ with their receivers, making sure that there is no cross interference between devices. The only down-side to this, is that if the receiver, keyboard or mouse fails, the entire set would have to be replaced. However, as these are Cherry devices, this is extremely rare!