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ClipKee Adds Keyboard and 802.11 to PDAs

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iApplianceWeb
(07/20/01, 08:20:05 AM EDT)

For those who haven't mastered the handwriting recognition tool and hate the hunt and peck of miniature PDA keypads, EtherAge, Inc., has announced the ClipKee add-on for Palm and Pocket PC PDAs. ClipKee adds a tiny, "two-thumbs" keyboard to most major PDAs, making text entry more convenient.

A patent-pending design makes ClipKee fit snugly on the PDAs, allowing text entry while sitting, standing, walking, or riding the bus. A second version adds wireless connectivity using the 802.11 wireless networking standard.

The "two-thumbs" QWERTY keyboard and scroll wheel attaches to a Palm V or Compaq iPAQ, so users can have a familiar input mechanism. Using the keyboard and scroll wheel, users can easily edit their Palm address book or Pocket Excel spreadsheet on the go.

A second version, called ClipKee Nomad, adds 802.11(b) wireless Ethernet capabilities, allowing PDA users to access their home or office wireless Ethernet networks for email, Web access, and custom business applications, such as inventory and sales management.

The first ClipKees will start shipping in the fourth quarter of 2001. Initial shipments will target the most popular Palm and PocketPC units.

Link:
EtherAge, Inc.




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