Product Description

Using dual-beam infrared to communicate with your PDA wirelessly the keyboard no longer has to be attached to your PDA. Since the operation of the keyboard is based on the universal infrared technology the keyboard is compatible with many Pocket PC and Pa

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #61881 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Belkin
• Model: F8U1500ea
• Released on: 2004-09-15
• Dimensions: .66 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
Communicate with your handheld PC without the hassle of cumbersome wires and adapters. Our Wireless PDA Keyboard uses universal dual-beam infrared technology, making it compatible with most Pocket PC devices on the market. Now you can input data quickly and conveniently anywhere and anytime. Belkin engineers designed this innovative keyboard to work with future PDA devices through driver updates so you won't have to buy another keyboard even if you update your handheld device.

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Customer Reviews

Keyboard Notes
I bought this Belkin keyboard to use with a Mitac Mio 338 Pocket PC 2002 PDA. This PDA is one of the listed machines that are meant to be compatible with the board (see belkin.com).

Installation was a doddle, just as described, and the keyboard is very easy to use. There are no problems with IR alignment via the reflective metal panel.

The keys are positive in action and touch typing was very easy to do (after some practice). This keyboard is the easiest way to get text etc into the PDA and makes using Pocket Excel more of a reality.

Upsides: keyboard build excellent, positive keystrokes, short cut keys a plenty, interfaces very well with Pocket PC, AAA battery claimed 360 hours.

Downsides: the stand for the PDA looks a bit flimsy and doesn't look like it's built to last. However, it's probably strong enough if care is taken. Second, the keyboard is slightly small but touch typing is entirely possible with a bit of practice.

Pretty good buy for a good price. Adds value to PDA ownership.

Belkin IR Universal Wireless Keyboard F8U1500EA
4 Stars because keys are a gnats small, but for the money its excellent. Definately recomended

Does what it says on the tin. Took seconds to install on my Ipaq hx4700. Works without stand nicely upto about 20-30cm away. The lock on prop/legs on the back of the stand is a little flimsey, but like i said works fine without a stand. The keys do feel a bit wierd but are only a fraction smaller than laptop keys. Keybd is quite big, same thickness as my IPaq but about 1cm wider all round.Central hinge doesn't seem as flimsey as people say. Alloy outer shell is quite nice too. keystroke is a gnats short. Feels like a laptop. Reconnect time is instant. plenty of function keys. Seems excellent to me so far, will see how it fairs in day to day life! (i'm using it for taking notes in lectures)

Definately worth the £27 on amazon, even the £35 elsewhere and i would say it's not worth paying double for a thinkoutside one unless you need one you can touch type on without getting used to it.

Seems good apart from a basic flaw
It looks to be quite a nice keyboard with decent keys and a nice metal case. It folds down nicely too and is nice and slim. The big problem however is that the hinge doesn't lock and so you just can't use it on your lap! Try and it folds down and you can't type. The PDA holder also is separate and so the whole thing is useless without a table, something any portable keyboard really should handle. It's a real shame as it isn't a tough feature to add and would have made it doubly useful.