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https://www.blipfoto.com/entry/3346962017511541401

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A pair of C64 cursor keys.

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None of the above. I use a mechanical #tenkeyless #keyboard (one with no numeric keypad) to reduce the amount of movement it takes to get to and from the mouse. My typing is atrocious, and every little helps.

I'm not in a position to check right now, but I'm sure that #KdePlasma's systemsettings app has a setting that controls whether NumLock is enabled after login.

Keychron K3 Max im Test: Flachtastatur ist zweifach besser als Logitech https://www.computerbase.de/artikel/tastaturen/keychron-k3-max-test.91083/ #mechanicalkeyboard #keyboard #keychron

8/10
I can’t believe it! Goal achieved.

The Arteck is a new easily obtainable & affordable #Keyboard. It connects to every persistent #WindowsMobile #PocketPC device that I tested! It’s driverless and the layout is almost perfect for it’s size. It’s also backlit!

I’m confused though. It’s #Bluetooth LE 5.1 and should not work with these Bluetooth Classic 1.2 and 2.0 devices. Whats going on here?

Lets crack it open and take a look.

#WindowsCE #RetroComputing #RetroTech #Palm #PalmOS

7/10
Now the best for last! The Arteck HB030B #Bluetooth #Keyboard.

This is a cheap keyboard that you can still find new. It has a chiclet design, is backlit & doesn’t compromise much on the layout other than messing a bit with the Alt, Ctrl and Windows key button arrangement.

Amazingly this Bluetooth 5.1 keyboard connects to all of my iPaqs (111, 210, HX2495, HX2795b) & my #Dell Axim X51V using Passkey 1234!

#PocketPC #WindowsMobile #WindowsCE #RetroComputing #RetroTech #Palm #PalmOS

6/10
This is the #Ipad Kensington Key Folio Pro K39357US.

This #Bluetooth chiclet #Keyboard is fantastic! It is sleek, responsive and feels modern. It also has a decent layout and doesn’t forget the right shift key like the previous Key Folio.

Once again it effortlessly connected to all of my iPaqs (111, 210, HX2495, HX2795b) and surprisingly also connected to my #Dell Axim X51V using Passkey 1234!

#PocketPC #WindowsMobile #WindowsCE #RetroComputing #Handheld #RetroTech #Palm #PalmOS

5/10
Next up is the #Ipad Kensington Key Folio K39294.

It’s a #Bluetooth 2.0 spill proof rubber covered #Keyboard that drove me crazy due to the right shift key being absent. LOL.

It’s connectivity was identical to the Freedom Pro. It easily connected to all of my iPaqs (111, 210, HX2495, HX2795b) and unfortunately refused to connect to any of my #Dell Axim X50 and X51 series.

#PocketPC #WindowsMobile #WindowsCE #RetroComputing #Handheld #RetroTech #Palm #PalmOS

4/10
First up is the Freedom Pro #Bluetooth #Keyboard.

This keyboard folds in half and has a slide out removable stand for your #PDA.

I didn’t like it. It was probably decent for the time but we can do much better these days.

Regardless, it easily connected to all of my iPaqs (111, 210, HX2495, HX2795b) and unfortunately refused to connect to any of my #Dell Axim X50 and X51 series.

#Palm #PalmOS #PocketPC #WindowsMobile #WindowsCE #RetroComputing #Handheld #RetroTech

3/10
It was already going to take some luck to get great compatibility with a random #Keyboard but I also had another goal; the #Bluetooth keyboard needed to run under the HID profile so no driver installation would be necessary.

The dream is to get a new keyboard, connect over Bluetooth and just start typing!

I began researching and securing a variety of keyboards to try & focused my testing on persistent #WindowsMobile 5.0+ devices

#PocketPC #Palm #PDA #RetroComputing #WindowsCE #RetroTech

2/10
Unfortunately after talking with people & reading up on the #Bluetooth protocol I learned that Bluetooth Classic (1, 2, & 3) is not compatible with the current Bluetooth LE (4, 5, etc.). I had no idea!

A new keyboard seemed doubtful and everyone I talked to suggested buying an old expensive #PocketPC or #PDA #Keyboard but then I got a great suggestion; get an old #Ipad keyboard.

Those are plentiful and cheap!

#WindowsMobile #WindowsCE #RetroComputing #PalmOS #Handheld #RetroTech

1/10
Those who have followed me for a while know my obsession with #RetroTech. After my #Palm TX bit the dust, I took the opportunity to jump into the world of #PocketPC.

I wrote several tutorials in the past and recently turned my focused to finding a new #Bluetooth #Keyboard that would be compatible with them. There were some made back when these devices were new but there had to be a better, current solution.

#PDA #WindowsMobile #WindowsCE #RetroComputing #Handheld #PalmOS

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Keychron K2 HE: Einstellbare Taster treffen auf Holz https://www.computerbase.de/news/tastaturen/keychron-k2-he-einstellbare-taster-treffen-auf-holz.91736/ #mechanicalkeyboard #keyboard #keychron

I'm currently looking for a new keyboard that should have the following features:
* Bluetooth with support for multiple devices (at least 2)
* Built-in touchpad
* Reasonable key layout, not some "mobile" nonsense
* [optional but desirable] open firmware

I have 3+ different keyboards in my office already, but none of them checks all the boxes (either Bluetooth is super-glitchy, or the layout is braindead, or it doesn't have a touchpad, or...)

Suggestions _very_ welcome!

#keyboard

Klack for #macOS brings mechanical keyboard sounds to *any* Mac keyboard. Read on for my review:

https://eshop.macsales.com/blog/97122-klack-in-an-app-that-brings-satisfying-keyswitch-sounds-to-all-keyboards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=klack-in-an-app-that-brings-satisfying-keyswitch-sounds-to-all-keyboards

#macOS #keyboard #mechanicalkeyboard

bluetooth keyboard doesn't detected or shown #keyboard #bluetooth #2404 #bluez #blueman

https://askubuntu.com/q/1543345/612

ZX Spectrum, Soviet Style: A 44-IC Clone You Can Build https://hackaday.com/2025/03/10/zx-spectrum-soviet-style-a-44-ic-clone-you-can-build/ #Retrocomputing #computerhacks #classichacks #Leningrad-1 #ZXSpectrum #PCBHacks #keyboard #spectrum #replica #soviet #Zonov #News #pcb #ic

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