PDA Reviews

This keyboard is incredibly useful. It's almost like having a full size keyboard (it is slightly smaller and I know those with big hands have complained it is too small... I don't have that problem so I haven't noticed) and it folds up nice and compact (it fits in my purse quite nicely along with my ipaq and I don't carry the biggest of purses, I hate big purses).

The keys have a nice feel to them and for me the keyboard has lasted 2 years (your mileage may vary, I can't say I've been super tough on it either though). Not one key has problems.

They include a lot of nice shortcuts (using their function key combined with the right key you have shortcuts to word, excel, calendar, tasks, outlook, contacts, notebook, and you can even turn off the PDA (but not on).

The ability to power it up through a hookup for your power cord while using it is a very nice touch.

And the key layout is nice. As I said, it's like having a slightly smaller keyboard (but they keep the ratios the same). They give you a decent sized backspace key (I *hate* small backspace keys). The return button is a nice size. It has all the basic functions of a laptop keyboard (minus mouse) including the windows button (in my opinion more useful than on a PC just because how I use the handheld vs. the PC). It even has a number keypad (kinda, you have to get it in numlock mode and use the keys set out to be the number keypad). And it has arrows even (layed out properly). I think my biggest issue is I wish it had the function button on both sides of the keyboard. Actually, I think it would have been better if they put it on the other side rather than on the side they did. That would make it easier to use without moving my hands from proper typing position from the keyboard (all the keys serving as a double for the function key are on the same side as the key except the off button).

If they stop supporting the same hookup on newer ipaqs I hope they make a version of this keyboard to support the newer ipaqs. I'd rather use this keyboard than the other ones on the market. I didn't give it five stars cause I did consider some people may prefer having a true full size keyboard (I don't notice the difference but it's been mentioned and it has caused some people problems. Personally I'd prefer it to be slightly smaller and fit in my purse better like it does already :) ).

I have the IPAQ 4150, which is limited in the accessory department. I first bought an IR keyboard to find the transmitter wouldn't work with my IPAQ due to the fact the IR port is on the bottom of the unit. So after a trip back to the store, I broke down and bought the HP brand. I wish I had bought it here, because my local electronics store was twenty dollars more. My only complaint is the keyboard wobbles while typing, because the back support rest is about half an inch to short to prevent this. One could probably fix this by weighting the back end a bit.

This case is well built, and holds my Jornada 548 firmly in place. It has several pockets including a longer billfold-like one for storing money or larger (thin) items. Four pockets in all, including the billfold and a clear pocket for license or business cards. One minor issue: the billfold pocket tends to pull out when trying to remove the Jornada, so it usually takes two hands to get it out. Also, the case doesn't "flatten" easily (sturdy material) so using the record button and jog on the Jornada left-side isn't trivial - but it can be done.

This is an allround great case with room for my ipaq plus expansion sleeves and anything else I want to put in it.

How much can it really cost to make these things? They work just fone, but they seem expensive. This may be partly to blame on me LOOSING them too often!

It is a very good sylus. It has a reset pin on it so,it is easy to reset it without getting a paper clip to reset it.It is heavier than the m100 series stylus, and makes it feel more like a pen.

I just got my Smartpad 2 the other day, and today was the first day I used it in my classes. It is very impressive and has several distinct advantages compared to normal pen and paper note taking. You have a digital copy on your PDA, and your computer, and if something goes wrong with these then you have a hard copy. I also have hand pain and can't always take my own notes, so I can have a friend take theirs on my Smartpad and keep the hard copy. No more trips to the copy center to copy notes. My biggest problem/dislike about this product is the limitation of an 8' by 5' sheet of paper! I have to flip pages constantly. In my calculus class I can't fit an entire problem and its derivative on one page with the notes that go along telling you how to do the problem in the first place. This can be VERY confusing. Also, don't plan on viewing your notes on your PDA with much success. Magnifies up to 4x, but mine didn't come with the software to do this, and I can't find it on the website, so it's almost impossible to view at the 2x level. I have a Palm IIIc now, but I'm upgrading to an iPaq or similar device this summer, I think I might also opt to upgrade to the Seiko Ink Link. I wish I'd seen the Ink Link before I purchased the Smartpad 2. With the Ink Link you hook up the unit to a legal pad and it captures what you write to your PDA or computer. You don't have the page size limitation with the Ink Link that you do with the Smartpad.

This device isn't for everyone, but it fits my needs perfectly. It represents my third attempt to find an affordable, easy-to-use solution to getting scribbled meeting and design notes and drawings into my computer for quick dissemination to interested parties and stakeholders. I've previously tried the A.T. Cross-Pad (no longer made) and the Logitech IO Personal Digital Pen (ASIN B00006JP23), each of which fell short for various reasons.

Here is how I use it - during meetings I take notes, do sketches (user interfaces, high-level system design diagrams, etc.), and list follow-up items. This material is automatically beamed to my Palm Vx as pictures of the sketches and/or notes. I upload these to my PC and email them as attachments. This gets information out quickly, which can be followed up later with more refined notes transcribed into a word processor (by hand) or better drawings (I use Visio).

It does one thing only - captures pictures of what you write on plain paper - and it does that exceptionally well.

I liked the easy set-up, the fact that it comes with a QWERTY tap keyboard (it's under the pad), and performs as advertised. If your needs are similar to mine stated above and you have either a Palm or Pocket PC PDA you will probably love this notepad. However, it does not perform optical character recognition, so it that is what you're seeking you need to keep looking.

It's totally effective. It buckles to your belt, makes for sturdy protection, and keeps the weight out of your pockets. But it's quite bulky. You can feel it when you sit (and I'm a thin guy), especially if you have one of the long clies. You can fix this problem by moving the clie to your side but that makes it a little harder to reach. You also have to slide your seatbelt underneath it because the belt pushes down uncomfortably. Finally the buckle locks the pouch onto your belt can be stubborn. But it still does the job pretty well, just a few bugs.

After trying hard cases, I decided to give this a try. The hard cases will protect your pda but if you are like me you tend to put them in your shirt pocket and if you have a job that requires bending over--crash.

It does make you look kind of geeky to have your pda strapped to your side. However, it eliminated my falling PDA situation.

The material is a nice, firm, dark color. The sides are a strechy material which allows for a tight fit. The inside is a nylon material for scratch reduction. The clip has buttons on the bottom so it will give way if it gets caught. I have noticed that it does not get in the way of sitting, etc.

This is not a hard case so don't get it for drop protection.

There is also a pocket for memory sticks.

The PDA case is too large for the small and slim PDA.
Because Targa wants to target to all the PDAs in the market, so the case is a little bit large.

Moreover, the stickers (there are two stickers) are too large too. Everytime when I want to take my PDA(Toshiba e755) off and put on the cradle, I need to use a lot of energy as it sticks too tight.

I've killed two Palm devices in the past by shattering their screens. Thankfully, both were hand-me-downs, but I was determined when I got my m125 to avoid that fate. Belt pouches were unbalanced and overly geeky, hardcases were too expensive, and there was no way that I would believe that a slim leather case would work.

In desperation, I picked up one of these cases and another for my fiancee. In the year that I have owned this device, I have dropped it probably at least twice a month and often from four or five feet onto tile or hardwood floors. Any of these falls would have killed an unprotected Palm, but mine still runs as good as the day I got it. These falls have mostly resulted in the case landing on a corner or edge, which works to your advantage since these areas are guarded with neoprene. I'd be much more worried about a fall onto face or back, but these are fairly rare.

I can fit a checkbook, a pen, a few business cards, stamps, my stylus, and even a few paperclips into this little package, along with the Palm itself. The case fits perfectly in my hand and it's never far from me. The only thing even approaching a complaint I have with it is that the velcro tabs hold the Palm in so solidly that it's almost annoying to get it out for hotsyncing.

If you plan on never dropping your PDA, then this isn't for you. If, on the other hand, you like to be prepared for life's expensive little surprises, then consider picking this up. It's not cute, it's not made with fine-grain leather, and it's certainly not going to fit into a normal pocket, but it's the best insurance you can buy for your palmtop.

I really love it, I know it's expensive but it worth it,
I am PreSale Support, so I need to give several presetantion in the client office's and I really love to give my presetation with my PDA. it is easy and fast.
You can Download the presetation software for FREE in the Toshiba Technical Support Center

also the USB port OK, practically you can connect any USB appliance, like a Mouse, keyboard, USB flash memry, printer, modem, network card, USB Hub etc..
I own a USB flash memory, and it is really usefull to share documents with any PC with out Active Sync, using this USB Storage Flash Memory.

I give 4 stara instead of 5 because it really consume battery life and finding drivers for the USB appliance is dificult, I have not jet found a good Mouse Driver.

but I really like my expansion pack
the best part is that I bouth this Item in my vacation in Spain, and the price tag was mistake and was only €20

The expansion pack adds USB and VGA out to the e740 Pocket PC. Perfect for presentations, and is small enough that it won't get in the way. Hook up a monitor and a mouse and you have a full scale PC ! Great addition to an already usefull tool.

Unlike many other CF 802.11b cards (e.g. Linksys and D-Link products), the Ambicom 1100B-CF comes with drivers specifically for the Cassiopeia BE-300 that install using PC Connect instead of requiring MS ActiveSync.

It's not going to fit in your pocket or anything, but definitely is smaller to carry around than those big paper based organizers. The way it holds your PDA is a little odd, but is good enough to make it easy to remove the PDA if you have to....And since their isn't any 'holes' for power cables or USB cables, or headphone cables, you will be taking your pda out more than you'd like. That's my one complaint. Not real easy to plug in anything. At lease there is a window for IR.

I have found this keyboard to be exellent. At first, I felt it to be rather large, and most certainly not worth carrying around. However, after getting tired of using the various methods of entering information into my Toshiba E355 (including using the USB host adapter and a full keyboard at work), I decided to try carrying it with me. Since then, I have never left it at home. It does work with the e355, although, it is not fully functional. The function and arrow keys do not work, however on my brother's e335 it works fully. I consider this to be an invaluable tool for those who regularly have to enter alot of information into their e330/335/740's. I can say that it is somewhat frustrating that so much of the functionality of the keyboard is lost on the e355, which is essentually a e335 updated. Overall, I can recommend this product to those of us who want a nice compact keyboard to carry on the go.