Find the Perfect Keyboard
Entering significant amounts of text with the stylus is a pain—that’s why external keyboards were invented.
As usual, what kind of keyboard you should get depends on what your needs are. Do you need a full-size (laptop-style) keyboard? Do you want a mini-keyboard for portability and space?
Stowaway Keyboard
The Stowaway Keyboard (http://www.thinkoutside.com) comes in three models: infrared, Bluetooth (Figure 8-3), and a direct connect version (Figure 8-4). These keyboards are similar in feel to a laptop. You do need a stable place to rest the keyboard while using it—your lap won’t be sufficiently stable.
Figure 8-3. Stowaway Bluetooth keyboard being folded
Happy Hacking Cradle
If you have a Palm III series device or are willing to pick one up [Hack #50] , then you might be able to locate a Happy Hacking Cradle by searching the Web. The Happy Hacking Cradle is a cradle for a Palm III series device that lets you use any PS/2 keyboard.
Micro Datapad
The Micro Datapad (http://www.mic-innovations.com) is a mini-keyboard for the Palm m100 and related models. The keyboard is only slightly wider than a PDA. It plugs into the bottom of an m100.
Figure 8-4. Tungsten connected to Stowaway direct-connect keyboard
Twiddler
The Twiddler (http://www.handykey.com) is a one-handed chording ...
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