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> From: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org
> [mailto:tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org] On Behalf Of Mike Miller
> Subject: Re: [tclug-list] bluetooth keyboards
>
> On Mon, 11 Mar 2013, Chuck Cole wrote:
>
> > The Logitech Model  968011-0403 bluetooth keyboard appears to have a
> > full-sized touchpad.
> > No idea what specs it has, but probably full-featured.
> $29.98 refurbished
> > from eBay.  Item # 120881149782
>
> It's hard to find more info, and I don't see it on
> logitech.com, which is
> odd.  It seems to be designed especially for Sony PS3, and I
> don't think
> it can work with multiple devices.

Maybe a Google search would help.  I sometimes cannot find adequate specs on
a company site until I do a separate Google search for them.


> > The Logitech model K400 has a much bigger touchpad plus
> conventional
> > switches below it.
>
> Yes, but that is not bluetooth, just wireless.  I need
> bluetooth to be
> able to use it with the smart phones.

Oops.. my mistake.  Likely there is a bluetooth variant or that they include
a bluetooth dongle.  Some product info isn't clear that their wireless is by
an included dongle that actually is bluetooth compatible, thus not
necessary.


> > A Dell model looks promising also: Item # 190808896980
> >
> > eBay seems to have several good possibilities found in a search for
> > "bluetooth keyboard"... many duds tho.
>
> That one doesn't have the required built-in touchpad or
> trackball and I
> see no indication that it can pair with multiple devices.

Seems to have some sort of "joystick-like" control, which is why I included
it.  I looked at a big blow-up photo..   but not really sure.


> Thanks, Chuck, for looking it up for me.  It looks like you
> found the same
> thing I found -- that they aren't quite serving my needs, yet.  It's
> strange because in my crazy view of things, this is something
> *everyone*
> should want right now!  ;-)  IOGEAR is close, so I guess I'll
> stick with
> that for now, but it is annoying that I can't seem to scroll with it.
> Maybe I need to try that again.

Multiple device pairing is likely a standard bluetooth feature,  From what I
think I saw, a closer look at these or other products seems appropriate. I
might even contact Logitech support with questions including "compare to
IOGEAR".  The IOGEAR one did not seem as good as the others.

Hope this helps..

Chuck