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Projection keyboards for iphone
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Rob van dam
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Sep 15, 2007, 07:12 AM
 
Since people seem to be clamoring for a bluetooth keyboard for the iphone i wanted peoples thoughts on a projection keyboard for the iphone. Would you feel it would address your needs?
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Sep 15, 2007, 11:25 PM
 
Or do people feel that it is to expensive as an iphone companion?
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Sep 15, 2007, 11:37 PM
 
I'm not sure that projection keyboards are such a great idea, but then again I've never actually used one. What do you see as the advantages of one over a bluetooth keyboard?
     
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Sep 16, 2007, 08:22 AM
 
Or you can get the best of both world: Bluetooth Laser Keyboard
     
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Sep 16, 2007, 08:53 PM
 
They don't work. I've tried them.

You need a flat surface. Forget about using it anywhere other than a desk.
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Sep 18, 2007, 01:06 AM
 
Originally Posted by icruise View Post
I'm not sure that projection keyboards are such a great idea, but then again I've never actually used one. What do you see as the advantages of one over a bluetooth keyboard?
I don't see any disadvantage next to a bluetooth keyboard. However it seems like the kind of technology that apple would implement and improve.
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Sep 19, 2007, 01:49 AM
 
Originally Posted by Rob van dam View Post
I don't see any disadvantage next to a bluetooth keyboard. However it seems like the kind of technology that apple would implement and improve.
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Have you used one? They barely work on an ideal flat surface let alone the kinds of wonky surfaces that mobile users often encounter... how will you use this on your lap when you whip it out quickly at an airport? You wont. These things suck period. They have been out for years... Wonder why no one uses them... Maybe it is because they blow.
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Sep 20, 2007, 12:18 PM
 
Who cares if it works, it looks super cool
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