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Widget's iGo keyboard for 'almost all' Bluetooth devices

by Bob Crabtree on 11 April 2007, 16:09

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The press release


Widget UK announces availability of iGo Stowaway Bluetooth keyboard

Superb folding keyboard is  perfect travel companion

London, UK, April, 2007 – Widget UK Ltd, a leading supplier of mobile technology and accessories, today announced the availability of the iGo (Formerly Think Outside) Stowaway Bluetooth keyboard, a portable foldaway keyboard with Bluetooth support.

Mobility Electronics acquired Think Outside, the former manufacturers of the Stowaway keyboard, last year and have re-branded the product under its iGo range of portable solutions.

Mark Needham, managing director, Widget UK Ltd, commented: "We are delighted to have stock of the Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard. It is the perfect companion to your smart phone, PDA, Tablet, Media Center PC or notebook – almost any device that has Bluetooth supports this great product. With its full-size keyboard with 18mm spacing, the Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard allows you to quickly type email, memos, or surf the web in optimum comfort."

The sleek, award winning, patented folding design is featured in the Design Collection at Museum of Modern Art in New York. Its unique design allows it to easily fit in a pocket or purse, so you can take it everywhere, yet opens to a full size keyboard when you need it. A lap-lock is included that allows the keyboard to be used on a lap – perfect for airports and other tight spaces. Symbols, and international characters are also supported making this the perfect on-the-go keyboard.

Features

* Write email and notes easily
* Includes carrying case & detachable PDA / phone stand
* Sleek, award winning design
* 100% full size keyboard for touch-typing
* Truly universal - works with almost all Bluetooth enabled devices
* Hassle free - Bluetooth technology removes the need for wires
* Lightweight design; weighs less than 6 oz.
* User programmable shortcut and command keys for fast access to other applications
* Rugged polycarbonate construction for years of use
* Rubber grip pads prevent keyboard from slipping while typing

Specifications

* 18mm key spacing (horizontally and vertically)
* 3mm key travel - same as the best notebook computers
* English QWERTY layout (4 rows of keys)


Dimensions & weight

* Closed: 5.5"H x 3.9"W x .5"D (139 mm x 99 mm x 13 mm)
* Open: 9.9" x 5.8" x 0.5" (251 mm x 148 mm x 13 mm)
* Weight: 5.6 oz. (160 grams)


Pricing and availability

iGo Stowaway Bluetooth - £69.99 inc VAT.

The iGo Stowaway Bluetooth is available now and can purchased online at http://www.widget.com.


About Widget UK Ltd 
Widget UK is a leading supplier and distributor of mobile computing devices and accessories. Its portfolio includes satellite navigation, portable scanning devices and PDA accessories.

Brands distributed by Widget include TomTom GPS range  Etymotic's ER-6i and ER-4 earphones, CardScan, Think Outside Stowaway and BoomTube, Covertec cases, Ziplinq's retracting cable range and Dialogue's Flybook.

For further information on Widget please visit: http://www.widget.co.uk.


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When will people stop making these terrible fold out keyboards.
perhapz when people grow smaler hands?
At least they are bluetooth as opposed to being designed for specific devices :)