Friday, July 4, 2003
Time To Get A New Keyboard
Posted by Ed Hansberry in "THOUGHT" @ 11:00 AM
I just got an email from ThinkOutside that they have no plans to produce another adapter for the original iPAQ Stowaway Keyboard to work with the new iPAQ 2200 series. In late 2001, they made an adapter that would convert the smaller 3100/3600 connector to the larger 3800 connector that also works well with the 3900 and 5000 series devices. However, that adapter was curved to fit the base of the 3800+ devices and the 2200 is almost flat. So while the connector itself is identical, it won't go in all of the way.
So that makes the 2215 a $500 Pocket PC for me. $400 for the iPAQ and $100 for the new XT, whenever it is finally released. It is really a shame. I'd happily give up another $10 for a new adapter. My current keyboard is in perfect shape and I really don't want to switch, however, I cannot do without a full size keyboard for long. I guess I'll have to do the eBay route and recoup some of my costs. :grumble:
So that makes the 2215 a $500 Pocket PC for me. $400 for the iPAQ and $100 for the new XT, whenever it is finally released. It is really a shame. I'd happily give up another $10 for a new adapter. My current keyboard is in perfect shape and I really don't want to switch, however, I cannot do without a full size keyboard for long. I guess I'll have to do the eBay route and recoup some of my costs. :grumble:
