SMALL keyboard?

[ws6fire]

Does anyone know of a really small keyboard that can be made to work for a pc? I'm makeing a pc out of a reel-to-reel box and there is some room it it to stash on of those fold-up palm keyboards for just-in-case I need to grab the computer and run someplace with it I don'n need to worry about grabbing the keyboard too.

It doesn't need to be fold up but maybe under 12"X6"X1.5" I don't have exact mesurments yet but I'm in the planning stages on the box right now and not in a rush.

[Captain Slug]

There are no PC options in that size range, except for left-hand-only devices (which cost ALOT). Not even a foldable membrame keyboard would fit in a space that small.

[CamH]

Just tear up a keyboard and rebuild it to be smaller yourself! :D

[ws6fire]

If anyone is interested I did just find this...
http://www.ergo-2000.com/ergoshop/images/keyboards/CH-4100-BLK_el.jpg
here (http://www.ergo-2000.com/ergo2000/showdetl.cfm?&DID=6&CATID=36&Product_ID=841&count=4&Pcount=18)
I just need to take some mesurements and see if it's worth the $100+ price tag. :)

[WejRepus]

blech, i dont know if i could take typing on something that small...

[jrdobbs]

you could look into a palm pilot type keyboard...I am sure the pin out would be easy to mob to ps2 or usb

M2

[ws6fire]

It looks like it has standard keys (or VERY close) Take a ruler to your keyboard and you'll see... and this would only be used sometimes... maybe...

[ravenofBlight]

If your interested in that keyboard why not just go wireless and get a gyroscopic mouse and that keyboard for the same price. check out this link a Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1051384556941&skuId=4772936&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01060)

[Fushyuguru]

I actually typr on a keyboard thats smaller than those dimentions. maybe 11" max. Ill take a pic for you when I get home.

Its a usb keyboard with 2 usb ports on it from a german company. Ill have to find a link to a vendor though...

gimme an hour or so.

EDIT: Oh, and it was $35, has scissor keys, and is silver and blue. Looks really sweet.

[Fushyuguru]

OK, didnt need an hour.

Found it! 11.3" wide.

The one I have, I love it, $29.99. (http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0130194)

Slightly Larger Variant, $16. (http://store.yahoo.com/directron/wk801.html)

Even an illuminated version, $44.49. (http://store.yahoo.com/extremepcgear/luminkeyboard.html)

Theyre high quality. You get used to their size quickly, I tend to type faster on a smaller keyboard now.

[ws6fire]

The wireless one is reall cool, no wires for board or mouse = less ports that need to show on my case but it looks like it would be to big to fit under the "lid" that covers where the ree-to-reel controls and spindles are.

The one I have, I love it, $29.99.
looks like it'll work great. mIcro Center is GREAT! My wife used to work there. :clap: Anyway... Fushyuguru, I didn't see any dimentions... if it's not to much to ask could you check how big yours is?

Thanks!

[Fushyuguru]

Originally posted by ws6fire
The wireless one is reall cool, no wires for board or mouse = less ports that need to show on my case but it looks like it would be to big to fit under the "lid" that covers where the ree-to-reel controls and spindles are.


looks like it'll work great. mIcro Center is GREAT! My wife used to work there. :clap: Anyway... Fushyuguru, I didn't see any dimentions... if it's not to much to ask could you check how big yours is?

Thanks!

Sure thing. Im pretty sure its about 11"x5". Though Ill put a precision measuring device up to it when I get back from work.

[Fightingpiper]

I have that same Keyboard that Fushy has and am very pleased with it. I use it for my media box in my living room. I might also suggest the Virtually indistructable Keyboard (http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0105288). ITs rubber and I bet you could just roll it up and put it where you need it........They had a bunch of different colors too when I bought my lil guy...

[Fushyuguru]

Largest dimentions: 11.25x 5.5x 0.75"

Hope that helps out.

[weponhead]

WHY DONT I HAVE THE MONEY FOR THESE THINGS!?!?!?! *CRYS* .... hmpf i like those keyboards fushy , would work good for an idea i have :P

[Fightingpiper]

Originally posted by weponhead
WHY DONT I HAVE THE MONEY FOR THESE THINGS!?!?!?! *CRYS* :P

Take a look at the last line (http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=19454) of the profile and your question will be answered:D :D ;)

[ws6fire]

I just figured out my spot is 12"/6.5"/2" plenty of room for that kb!

:)

if you want an idea of what I'm doing... here a pic of the box.
http://home.comcast.net/~ws6fire/compbox1.JPG http://home.comcast.net/~ws6fire/compbox2.JPG http://home.comcast.net/~ws6fire/compbox3.JPG http://home.comcast.net/~ws6fire/compbox4.JPG

I'm not ready to do anything yet but I'll prob be putting two intake fans in the two holes ment for the spindles, (same place for kb storage if need be) and I'm not sure if I want to salvage the buttons and put the cd rom in a fresh hole in the screen or have it pop out the hole where the buttons go...

In another thread I'm trying to get something that wil lay the agp card down but faceside up over the expantion slots.

weponhead, what are you doing up so late, (if you realy are from MD like me)

[Fushyuguru]

I love shoehorning. Id love to see it when its done.