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iGo Stowaway Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for Blackberry and other PDA/ Handhelds | 
 enlarge | Brand: Think Outside
Category: CE
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $44.99
You Save: $105.00 (70%)
New (9) Used (1) from $43.42
Rating:  321 reviews
Sales Rank: 66
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Keyboard: QWERTY
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 7.4 x 0.5
MPN: XTBTUEI
Model: XTBTUEI
UPC: 895582000414
EAN: 0895582000193
ASIN: B0002OKCXE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Foldable, full-size QWERTY keyboard wirelessly connects to Bluetooth-enabled smartphones and PDAs | | • | Weighs less than 6 ounces; folds to 5.5 x 3.9 x 0.5 inches | | • | User-programmable shortcut and command keys for fast access to other applications | | • | Download drivers automatically from your smartphone/PDA--no PC needed | | • | Includes carrying case and detachable PDA/phone stand |
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Product Description
The Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard is the perfect productivity companion to your smart phone, PDA, Tablet, Media Center PC or notebook - almost any device that has Bluetooth supports this hot new product! With its genuine full-size keyboard with 18 mm spacing, the Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard allows you to quickly type email, memos, or surf the web in optimum comfort. The sleek, award winning, patented folding design is featured in the Design Collection at Museum of Modern Art in New York. Its unique design allows it to easily fit in a pocket or purse, so you can take it everywhere, yet opens to a full size keyboard when you need it. A lap-lock is included that allows the keyboard to be used on a lap - perfect for airports and other tight spaces! Symbols, and international characters are also supported making this the perfect on-the-go keyboard!This keyboard is designed for the following systems:iPAQ 1940, 1945, 2210, 2215, 4150, 4155, 4350 4355 series models;Dell Axim X series models;ASUS MyPal A620;Any Pocket PC 2002 or Windows Mobile 2003 device with a Socket Bluetooth SDIO or CF card;Nokia Series 60 Devices 3650, 3600, 3660, 6600, N-Gage;Siemens SX1;Sony Ericsson P800, P900;Qtek 2020.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 316 more reviews...
 Works with Blackberry's August 18, 2008
I purchased this keyboard as an impulse purchase when I saw it in the gold box. Then I read the reviews and thought I had really made a mistake in purchasing it.
I had no problem getting it to work with my IPAQ and my Blackberry Pearl. It does take a number of steps for setup and the drivers are not on the CD provided. Go to IGO website and then support and drivers. The Blackberry Drivers are listed under RIM drivers and that may be confusing some as they might be looking for the word Blackberry. I did download the drivers for both my Blackberry Pearl and my IPAQ to my computer and then synced them to the device. Then the keyboard must be discovered by the device. The Quick Start Guide for the IGO explains how to make the keyboard discoverable and then follow the instructions for your Bluetooth device to discover the keyboard. Then go to the Keyboard icon and your device and set the permissions.
It does take a number of steps and a little extra effort to get it connected but it is worth it. I am typing away. The keyboard is responsive, fits in my pocket and is easy to type on.
It did have a sticker across the keys on the keyboard. That was a crazy but I got an alcohol based computer cleaning pad and got all the sticky off.
For those that gave up on this keyboard, give it another try and take it one step at at time. If you have problems post them in the comment section, it looks like there are some very good tips for installation there.
Great product August 18, 2008
This product is small enough to be crammed into the pocket of my jeans. It works great with my blackberry 8800, although the drivers on the CD didn't work, and the mobile website from iGo was broken -- I had to download to a PC then sync them to the blackberry. Keyboard is very responsive -- keystrokes show up as they would for a wired keyboard, and the configurable repeat rate goes faster than my laptop does.
Very happy with this.
 Discontinued item, no driver download to device, scumbags August 7, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this product to send over to my wife who is on a trip, and complained about typing on a Blackberry. I thought I better install it before sending it after her, so I could guide her along. No PC where she is, so I tried to download as advertised. Result: Page Not Found.
Company advised that since this is a discontinued item (?) they took down the support pages.
This would not be an issue normally - you can install the driver from a PC.
It is the principle that a company can maintain a manufacturer's description while not the web page to support the claim...
You know a manufacturer is a scumbag when their feedback/survey link gives you an error message back...
If any doubts read the blackberry link from the bottom of the review page, or click on the one star reviews. A shame
iGo Stowaway Review August 3, 2008
I received the item in a timely manor, but the best thing about this product, was the outstanding response I received by the seller. It was an excellent purchase experience and excellent customer service. I would buy from this seller again. I was unable to make the item work with my blackberry 8310, and the seller provided me the opportunity to return it for a full refund, however, my life got busy and the time alloted to return it expired, but that's my fault and not the seller.
Hard to open and close August 2, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have to ask someone with short fingernails to open this thing, because there are little teeth on the slide-and-press button. When I close it, it feels like it's going to break. I've been used to the keyboard for the (no longer available in the USA) Sony Clie' and this compares miserably.
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