iGo Stowaway Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for Blackberry and other PDA/ Handhelds
Product 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
Great price from eBayProduct description
User reviews Works with Blackberry's, 2008-08-18
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, 2008-08-18
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, 2008-08-07
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, 2008-08-03
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, 2008-08-02
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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