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Palm 3169WW Universal Wireless Keyboard | 
 enlarge | Brand: Palm
Category: CE
List Price: $69.00
Buy Used: $20.00
You Save: $49.00 (71%)
New (42) from $28.88
Avg. Customer Rating:  111 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Keyboard: QWERTY
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 7 x 1.3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 3169WWZ
Model: 3169WWZ
UPC: 805931012869
EAN: 5013742107925
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Wireless keyboard compatible with Palm OS, Windows Mobile OS, Pocket PC, and Symbian devices | | • | Operates through infrared sensor for reliable wireless connectivity | | • | Full QWERTY keyboard with five rows of full-size keys | | • | Comes with Windows setup software | | • | See product description for list of compatible Palm products |
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Product Description
Input information into your handheld PDA effortlessly with this foldable, practical keyboard. It's easy to carry and can connect to your Palm wirelessly through the infrared port. Works with all Palms. Also works with Pocket PC and Symbian units.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Palm 3169WWZ Wireless Keyboard is compatible with many popular models of Palm OS and Windows Mobile OS devices. Operating through a infrared sensor, the keyboard is wireless and can be folded into a compact, conveniently portable size. It features the generic "QWERTY" format, and its keys can be customized to allow quick navigation and data entry. This makes it possible to access your favorite sites or open frequently-visited files with only a few keystrokes. The keyboard also works with Pocket PC and Symbian units.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 106 more reviews...
Gets the job done September 17, 2006
79 out of 80 found this review helpful
As a college student and a military aircrew member, it is important for me to be able to do my assignments when I'm flying overseas. I don't own a laptop because my Palm T|X does the job for me with its Documents to Go feature. The Palm Wireless Keyboard makes life easier for me. My information/Review is based on my own experience with this keyboard.
Installation: Put the disc in, follow instruction, perform hot sync, and wala! I'm done in 3 minutes. I don't know why others have problem with this.
How to use the keyboard: You have to turn the keyboard on FROM the PDA. On my Palm T|X, I go to the keyboard shortcut and turn it on. Maybe that's why others are having problem. It is not a plug and play type keyboard. You have to turn it ON from the PDA before you can use it. And by the way, your PDA has to be in place and align with the keyboard's IR to turn it on.
Design: C'mon, it's a black keyboard. How different is that from the other keyboards? You're supposed to use this keyboard to make life easier, not to compete in a "who has the prettiest keyboard" competition. The design is no different from a laptop keyboard. I can agree with others that this is not an easy keyboard to use if you are on a meeting trying to type everything. I can type 60+ words per minute on a regular keyboard but maybe 30+ on this keyboard only because I'm not used to it. But if I'm on my own pace I don't even notice.
Stability: I don't have any stability issues with this keyboard. I used this bad boy on the plane, train, school, ship, bus and at home and I never had any stability issues. Unless you are running or experiencing an earthquake, then yeah, stability would be an issue. And remember, this is a PORTABLE KEYBOARD; it folds so you can carry it with you.
Battery: two AAA batteries lasted me 3 months. Not bad at all. No complaints there. And yes, I use this keyboard at least 5 hours a week when I'm in the US and about 7 hours if I'm overseas.
Overall: It gets the job done for me. I can do my assignments, chat with my daughter, surf the web, check and send emails, calculate numbers and use PowerPoint with it. Don't be intimidated by other reviews. Find out for yourself. I'm glad I did and life just got a lot easier when using my T|X. I hope my experience can help you with your decision. Trust me, you won't regret buying this keyboard.
 Who designed this rubbish? February 5, 2005
68 out of 88 found this review helpful
This keyboard is a totally unstable design, you cannot use on your knee or anything moving, otherwise the Handset will topple over. Software installation was a no-go, and when it was finally installed, a succession of fatal errors led me to junk the whole thing. Just waiting for the pins on the T5 connector to bend or snap, and no integrated USB power.
Whoever designed this contraption failed to consider basic ergonomics, and how the Palm is used on the move.
Used to have the Palm IIIc and keyboard. Loved it. Stable platform, easy to use, reliable, strong connector, and great for rapid note taking. Replaced it with a T5. Progress?
Didn't work with my T3, even with the latest drivers. 3-1-05 March 18, 2005
45 out of 56 found this review helpful
I returned it. VERY nice, full keyboard, if it works with your handheld or phone. Though it worked, somewhat, with my T3, the "keyboard" program installed on my T3 couldn't be used/customized, and the driver may have corrupted my T3, forcing me to do a "hard reset", deleting all info on my T3. It didn't actually damage my T3, though, as earlier posters noted, using the earlier/shipped driver that came with the keyboard on the install CD.
I think I'll go with a Think Outside brand, "Stowaway" keyboard.
Great Keyboard...when you figured it out February 13, 2006
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
The keyboard is great, stores easily and great for the classroom or to create a portable mini office. First thing: DO NOT USE THE DISK!!! Download your drivers from the Palm website. You will need the driver that is meant for your model. I have the Palm TX.
Second is that you need to play around with the commands on the keyboard to get it to work. The infrared eye is on the arm. If you flip it up, you can use Your Palm in portrate mode. If you flip it down, you can use the Palm in the right-handed landscape mode. They don't explain this anywhere in the directions.
If you have large hands, this is not a keyboard you would like. It's not quite a full-sized keyboard.
If I didn't have to spend so much time trying to figure it out, I would have given this keyboard a 5. With Documents to Go, you need to add in a command key so you can go straight to that program without using the stylus pen.
Thank you to everyone else that added your comments. I learned more from all of you than the so called directions. The only reason why the direction book is so large is because it's written in several languages.
 Compact & Easy to Use March 3, 2008
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RTR6PV3X4BOVS Compact & Easy to Use
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