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I used to use a portable, foldable keyboard wit my Palm Pilot, but you can see how long ago that was. While some might argue with the extra weight, it seems a lot lighter and smaller than taking a tablet or notebook for those who want to do a fair amount of writing.I like to write, but I have arthritis, so my fingers cramp if I handwrite for too long. Pecking on a phone is okay for short messages but not for anything more. I've been wondering about a portable, foldable keyboard I could attach to my phone for travel. Has anyone here used one? I saw this one on Amazon:
Arteck HB030B Universal Slim Portable Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 7-Colors Backlit Keyboard with Built in Rechargeable Battery
I think I will start entertaining myself on my local walks, by trying this out on my phone. As well as the app needing training, I think I will need training in order to speak the words in an organized manner that will make sense later.If you're not self conscious then a voice to text app may do the business for you. They have to be trained a little so that they "get" your voice.
I rarely use voice to text on my phone because it usually takes me longer to fix the mistakes than to type it out in the first place. Plus, I don't particularly like talking to my devices.I think I will start entertaining myself on my local walks, by trying this out on my phone. As well as the app needing training, I think I will need training in order to speak the words in an organized manner that will make sense later.
I have a blind friend who uses it all the time, mainly for emails. Having seen her using it, It looks easy. But she does, work on It support so maybe her software is top of the range. I will ask her what she uses when i next talk to her.I rarely use voice to text on my phone because it usually takes me longer to fix the mistakes than to type it out in the first place. Plus, I don't particularly like talking to my devices.
I carry a Lenovo MIIX 310. It is a tablet with an detachable keyboard. If you detach the keyboard then there is a normal size keyboard on the touch screen. It is not a phone but it is not heavy with or without the keyboard and I carry a phone as well.I like to write, but I have arthritis, so my fingers cramp if I handwrite for too long. Pecking on a phone is okay for short messages but not for anything more. I've been wondering about a portable, foldable keyboard I could attach to my phone for travel. Has anyone here used one? I saw this one on Amazon:
Arteck HB030B Universal Slim Portable Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 7-Colors Backlit Keyboard with Built in Rechargeable Battery
I use something very similar to that with my Ipad. It is a logitech tablet keyboard specifically for the ipad 6. But for my android tablet and my iphone I have a folding keyboard, it isn’t as good as a standard full size keyboard but it is quicker and more comfortable than onscreen typing. I think I bought it on an auction site. It is configurable to use IOS (apple), Android or PC codes, and connects to the device using Bluetooth. A scan through the auction sites will find many options.I've bought and used a couple with my iPad but have had very poor success with them. They seem to break down and stop working in fairly short order. To be fair, I didn't spend more than $20-25 on them. The only device I've had that lasted was a keyboard cover for my iPad (similar to the one below), which likely doesn't help you with the phone...
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I’ve used a a Microsoft folding keyboard for a few years now - I have a plastic slide to hold it flat when on uneven surfaces - I love it - it’s been on frances Portugués Ingles and survived in my pack - and very quiet to use at night!I like to write, but I have arthritis, so my fingers cramp if I handwrite for too long. Pecking on a phone is okay for short messages but not for anything more. I've been wondering about a portable, foldable keyboard I could attach to my phone for travel. Has anyone here used one? I saw this one on Amazon:
Arteck HB030B Universal Slim Portable Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 7-Colors Backlit Keyboard with Built in Rechargeable Battery
That's the one I intend to take, thanks for the real pilgrim life recommendation!I’ve used a a Microsoft folding keyboard for a few years
That's a pretty substantial gap between the left and right sidesThat's the one I intend to take, thanks for the real pilgrim life recommendation!
Fingers? Fingers? For me one finger on left hand side and one on rightYes it is, and I was a bit worried about that as I am so used to typing on a normal laptop keyboard, but it was no problem when I tested it. Just have to look down at the beginning to make sure my fingers are in the right place
I'm twice as good as you. I use two fingers from each hand.Fingers? Fingers? For me one finger on left hand side and one on right
Definitely like to use my plastic slide so it doesn’t fold while typing (and it holds phone) but unfortunately came with a different keyboard we use at home with the tv - but otherwise no problem with gap - I am a touch typerYes it is, and I was a bit worried about that as I am so used to typing on a normal laptop keyboard, but it was no problem when I tested it. Just have to look down at the beginning to make sure my fingers are in the right place
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