Keyboard Reviews

Great Keyboard, Can't say enough good things about it. Within seconds I was playing it like a pro. It sounds like the instraments on it. This really isn't a keyboard its a synthisizer.

My son owns this keyboard and it has been a dream for him. When he is sent to bed he plays the keyboard and has taught himself several songs. The keybard has allowed him to teach himself from the easy learning instructions he is 10 and has learned to play like a true pianist. We are enrolling him in a school for music and we receive a partial scholarship to learn.

I have 5 children and they have had different keyboards but they have elected this TOP RATED. They are all finding it extremely pleasing and of good use for all of them even if its for the one son they have all found it to be the best.

The keyboard has easy instructions,easy to learn, and best of all THE BEAUTIFUL PRICE. Which since I have been shopping at amazon.com I will honestly say the prices have been the best and the products are the best. I am appreciative for amazon.com.

This product is really good! it has light up keys and teaching facility. If you do anything wrong while playing a piece the keyboard tells you what you have done wrong. It has a wide range of songs that you can learn how to play from twinkle twinkle to fur ellis! It is a great keyboard! A must have! seriously if you r looking for a keyboard then this is the one to buy! also you can dowload more songs so you dont just have to listento and learn the 100 already downloaded songs. It has 61 light up keys 50 rythems 100 songs and much much more!!!!!!!!!!!!

I asked santa for a electric keyboard for Christmas this year. When I saw that he left me a Casio LK-43 electric keyboard it was way more than I expected. My grandma and I have been playing it all the time together. It is easy to learn because it has voice and lighted key instructions on it and it shows which fingers go on what keys making it easy for me to learn and sound like a pro. My keyboard also has 100 songs on it that helps me learn how to play it. My grandma liked my keyboard so much that my mom returned my grandmas gift and bought her a Casio LK-43 electric keyboard just like mine. Now we both have one just alike. My Casio electric keyboard is the best present I have ever gotten from Santa, it is the BOMB of keyboards. I must have been pretty good last year huh? I can't wait to tell my music teacher when I get back in school.

My daughter tried this keyboard out at the store. It has been on her "MUST-HAVE" list since that day. When I was young I had a Baby-Grand piano vs this Casio LK50. I think it is great to have a lighted-teacher keyboard instead of going for hourly lessons weekly. I explored the internet doing homework, this is a great buy. I know she will have many enjoyable hours learning to play. A "MUST-HAVE" for me to get this keyboard for her!

I tried it out at a store, and this thing rocks. The lighted keys really do help in playing pieces. I can't wait to get mine... =)

i love the igesture pad, but i would advise buying it directly from fingerworks (http://www.fingerworks.com). maybe it was just my order, but amazon messed it up so bad. it advertises "1-2 business days" for shipping. 6 days later, it finally entered shipping. i check the next day, and it's back to "not shipped". it's been on "not shipped" every day until today, 13 days later, i check, and it's just gone completely. needless to say, it's worth the extra $30 to order it from fingerworks if they're "shipping" every pad like this

I have owned my iGesture pad for about a year now, and would like to share my observations with the Amazon community. Especially since the product page doesn't tell you anything about it!

This product is a mouse alternative. It's basically a flat, smooth surface; there are no moving parts. An embedded processor responds to the contact and motion of your finger(s) (which are referred to as "gestures") and translates that to common mouse commands or keyboard macros. It connects via USB; I've used mine on Windows (2KPro and XP).

I bought this for two reasons, one practical, one not.

Ergonomics: The traditional mouse was starting to cause me trouble in the hands -- I'd get pain after increasignly-shorter use periods. And, that pencil-eraser-like nubbin on my laptop keyboard is awful for my hand. The iGesture is a vast improvement -- no fatigue or pain after long periods of use. The required touch is extremely light, so there's no pressure on the muscles.

Cool factor: Ever see that movie "Minority Report" where they move stuff around this glass panel using their hands? It's kinda like that, and it really works! Granted, the pad is smaller, and your monitor doesn't change :) but the idea of the gestures works.

In its basic mode, there are certain groups of gestures that map to things like mouse movements, left- and right-click, double-click, and scroll. There are also keyboard substitutes, like cursor movements (the arrow keys), cut, paste, copy, undo/redo. There are also gestures for other common "super-mouse" functions like browser fwd/back, and zoom. You can even switch among apps (a la Windows ALT-TAB).

(There are also other modes, such as EMACs, Photoshop, and GAME modes, but I've never tried them.)

It took me a couple of days for these to become second nature, but the learning curve wasn't steep at all; it comes with a handy cheat-sheet to help you through those first few days. The gestures are pretty intuitive (for example, for the "cut" command, you make a motion like you're picking something up with your finger and thumb), which helps.

After a few days, I was using it to read my mail and maintain my inbox (MS Outlook) without touching the keyboard or using a pull-down menu. With one exception: there was no gesture for the "delete" key. But, from their website, you can download a utility which allows you to edit the built-in gesture-to-action mapping, so I just found an empty gesture (I could have overridden an existing gesture), and programmed it for the delete keystroke. Worked great.

As an added bonus, it's really slim (less than a half-inch think) so it slips into my laptop bag really easy, unlike a standard mouse.

All accompanying software (such as the gesture editor mentioned above, firmware updates, etc.) have all been stable.

If you have more questions, be sure to check their website (fingerworks.com) for details.

Disclaimer: I don't work for, know anyone who works for, nor am I otherwise compensated by FingerWorks. I just like this product!

I love mine because I can plug it into my Palm VIIx and update notes, my time card and other chores that I need to quickly take care of when my PDA is far away from my PC.

There are some things you need to consider when deciding between this and the more portable offerings from Palm Computing and Targus. Consider the strengths and weaknesses of this keyboard and the alternatives, then decide:

Strengths: The Genovation's typing area is well designed and solid. I didn't care for the flimsy feel of the Targus and Palm portables. It also draws zero power, ensuring that you do not drain your PDA's batteries prematurely.

Weaknesses: The Genovation keyboard is not portable in the same sense as the Targus and Palm offerings, both of which fold neatly into a package the size of your PDA. If you take notes at meetings the Genovation is much quieter - the alternatives make clacking sounds while the Genovation keyboard makes no noise. So it boils down to how much "baggage" you want to drag to the meeting, and the distraction factor of keyboard noise.

Things to consider: Genovation claims that they have a Windows CE driver for this keyboard, but that it does not work with Pocket PCs (such as the HP 54x-series, Compaq iPaq, etc.) I have an older driver disk that allowed this keyboard to work flawlessly with an HP 545, so I know it can be done. However, do not expect Genovation to support this. They also claim that this keyboard will not work with Handspring PDAs, so if you have one of those pass this keyboard up. Finally, if your Palm PDA is one of the newer models that use USB instead of serial, this keyboard will not work for you - it connects via a serial connection.

I love mine, but my needs may be different from yours. If you value ergonomics and are willing to sacrifice some portability this is a wonderful peripheral for your Palm PDA. If size does matter, then consider either the Palm or Targus keyboards, which fold into a remarkably small size.

A really nice tactile feel to the keys, with larger hands, the GOTYPE wasn't an option. This is one though keyboard, with slightly smaller key placement than a full keyboard. I use my palm as a "mini-laptop" for lots of note-taking and flash-card review. It's lightweight, yet very tough. Software is easy to set up--I was up using it in about 5 min. Couldn't be happier with this one.

If you like these screen protectors (I do, but it is a matter of preference), this package is worth it. For about $[money]more than the protectors alone, you get a leather case, 4-in-1 stylus, and cleaning wipes. The case is not bad for casual use, but you can order one or two of these kits and replace your case yearly if it takes a beating.

This is by far the best solution to get your Palm started. This kit included everything I needed. The leather case fit perfectly, the Screen protectors work great, the stylus even had a pencil built in. It also came with some cool cool software. I highly recommend and the price is GREAT!!

I am overwhelmed with the ease of installation and thoughfulness of this package. What a bargain!

I really like being able to plug the rechargable mouse into a USB port to recharge it. The instructions said to install the charging cord to a USB port on the back of the computer or the batteries would not recharge, but I plugged it into my powered USB hub and it charges fine. The wireless freedom is better than I anticipated. The optics didn't work well on the desk glass top so I'm still using a mouse pad.

Too bad Kensington didn't make the keyboard rechargable, but the batteries change out easily, and I'll probably use rechagable batteries later. The keys have a different feel (to say nothing about their shape), and there is no positive feedback. My keyboard resides under my desk in a pullout drawer and the best advantage for me is that now there is no cord tugging the keyboard out of place when I pull the drawer out.

Taskbar icons for the mouse and keyboard allow me to check battery status, and the mouse continues to work when being charged. Everything worked flawlessly even without any software installation, and the download from Kensington worked fine. A label on the included CD recommended going to the website for the most current drivers. Lots of driver packages to pick from, but only one is appropriate and it covers keyboard and mouse both.

One of the most pleasant computer things to happen to me in twenty years!

I am typing this review from the room next door to my computer, I can't even see the screen. I just bought this setup today to replace a normal keyboard, and so far, I am very impressed. The keyboard has oddly shaped buttons that look weird at first, but once you use them, it makes sense. The mouse is comfortable and very accurate. The utilites that come with the keyboard are rather handy, such as a meter that tells you how charged the mouse batteries are so that you know when to plug it into the charging cord. The only thing I am mildly worried about is the longevity of the products due to the low price, but the 5 year warranty eased my fears. Everything feels sturdy though. I don't feel like typing anymore, I have to many games to keep trying out (Call of Duty is great from a comfortable distance). So, if you want wireless, but are on a budget, I strongly suggest this keyboard. (NOTE: this review was editted for typos after the author returned to his computer)

When the original stylus that came with my Palm m515 started to slip out of its storage slot, I decided I needed a replacement. I ordered several different brands to find the stylus that suited me best. Of the four different m500 series replacement styli that I tried, this was by far my favorite. The stylus has a weighted metal shaft and fits perfectly into the storage slot. But what really makes this stylus heads above the rest is its spring-loaded plastic tip, which resembles the lead of a mechanical pencil. The extra "give" in the tip makes this stylus very easy on the screen, and it has noticeably decreased the number of recognition errors that I get when writing graffiti. If you can justify paying the high price for this stylus, I highly recommend it.

Landware has a winning formula with this stylus. It is nicely balanced and has a natural feel to it. I thought it was a little pricey before I bought it, but using is believing. I wish only that Landware would make the FP stylus for more PDA models.

This is a great combination--no cord on the keyboard or the mouse. Installation--absolutely simple. The batteries in the mouse don't last so long (that little red light is on all the time) but the keyboard batteries seem to last forever.

I have had this on the desktop PC at home for a year and it's operated flawlessly. I couldn't be more pleased.

I've had the Logitech wireless keyboard and optical mouse combo on my Dell for over a year now. I had already figured out that optical mice would Betamax their non-optical brethren (the accuracy & durability of the optical mouse so clearly thumps the old dirt catching roller-ball that I predict the total eradication of the latter before baseball leaves Montreal).
Anyway, the cordless thing is the issue here. I set up the little box under my desk by plugging its 2 wires into the keyboard & mouse ports on the back of my computer (you can use USB for either or both if you prefer), put the batteries (supplied) into the mouse & keyboard (2 AAs each), slid the CD into my PC and with Windows XP, set-up was nearly automatic. Total installation time (including my attaching the little box with velcro to the underside of the desk) was under 10 minutes.
Accuracy is 100%. Range is more than adequate (i.e. better than your visual range). Battery life has been about 2 months for the mouse and about 4 months for the keyboard. Now, it may cost a little more, but the convenience of never having to get those 2 wires tangled anymore has really been great.

This mouse has such an amazing design that it fits perfectly to my hand. Clicking and dragging motion is very smooth without any tention in my hand and arm because of its cleaver design. I love it.

I have an older Mac and its very hard to find anything {resonably
priced}that has adb until i found Office Depot{price was great} thru Amazon and i love this mouse it works great. some day i wish Apple or some one would invet a cordless with adb connection