Portable Keyboard

(For HandSpring Visor)

Here I sit by the pool with my Visor, sun block, and my Stowaway Keyboard writing this review in the beauty of the day. Since this is not large, I am not attracting as much attention as I would lugging around a lap top , but believe me this keyboard is drawing attention.

This is my first full day using the Stowaway. I played around with it when I first received it but I packed it away until I could put it through a good workout.

I love the mobility this keyboard gives me. It is about the size of my Visor . It folds so neatly and it easily slips into my purse or briefcase for quick use. I love the feeling of security I get when I have it with me. Security? Yes, I am not always looking over my shoulder wondering if someone will try to steal my laptop computer. They don’t realize that this small leather case carries a full size keyboard.

Now down to the technical details and practical uses of the Targus Stowaway. I will try to do this without sounding like a press release. When folded it is only 3.6 x 5.1 x .8 in. and weighs only 8 ozs. Unfolded it is a full size keyboard . It is for the Handspring Visor and has programed keys for the Calendar, Address Book, To-Do List, Memo, plus many other command and programmable keys. The keys are light to the touch and makes keying easy and comfortable. The Stowaway works off the Visors power supply with minimal energy drain. I worked with mine for about two hours with very little drain to the batteries in my Visor. Another great advantage that I really liked about the Targus was the built in dock which eliminates cables. AND it looks good!

So with that out of the way I will walk you through my first experience with the Stowaway. First had to download the program onto my computer and then hot sync it to my Visor. It made absolutely no difference that this was a PC floppy disk. With this completed and a back up made, I went pool side and started using my keyboard. I unfolded the Stowaway and following instructions, I pushed the red slides together (one located on each side of the keys) to lock it into place. I pulled the dock out for my Visor and it very easily place the Visor into the dock. I was ready to type, and here are the results. I completed almost 85% of this review on the TARGUS Stowaway. I found it easy to learn, easy to transport and easy to use.

Targus Keyboard, case,and a floppy disk

Works with Handspring Visor handhelds running Palm OS v3.1 or greater

Well, for the peace of mind I get every time I carry it with me, I highly recommend it. Since this product is still new, my crystal ball has told me nothing about its durability. (The keyboard will be folded and unfolded alot which could be stressful)

I will say this much....I am purchasing one for myself.