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    Default BlueTooth Laser Virtual Keyboard?

    I know the psp doesn't have bluetooth capability but I was googling through the web and I stumbled on this interesting keyboard on thinkgeek.com
    This thing is neat; It's a laser keyboard that can be displayed on almost any flatsurface (Common sense does apply). The compatibility list was kinda long so I was thinking it may be tweaked to be compatible with The psp....Oh yeh, it's a bit pricey, $179.99 for this fancy thing. For the peeps that don't want to carry, or don't have space to carry that other palmPilot keyboard this may be your thing.



    I've seen or glanced at some threads that talked about using pda keyboards and I hope this stuff I laid down is useful.

    Specs
    -Connects to PDAs Smartphones and Computers using Bluetooth
    -Projects a full size keyboard onto any flat surface
    -Allows the convenience of regular keyboard typing in a tiny form factor
    -Rechargeable battery lasts for 120 minutes of continuous typing
    - Tiny size only 3.5 inches high
    -Compatible with PalmOS 5, PocketPC 2003, Windows Smartphone, Symbian OS, and Windows 2000/XP. Limited Mac OSX Support.

    And other Specs I copied&paste going into more blah blah detail.

    Keyboard Projection
    Light source: Red diode laser
    Keyboard layout: 63 key / full sized QWERTY layout
    Keyboard size: 295 x 95mm projected keyboard size
    Keyboard position: 60mm from VKB unit
    Required Projection surface: Non-reflective, opaque flat surface
    Visibility: Good contrast up to 600 lux ambient illumination

    Keystroke Sensor
    Ambient illumination: Works under all standard indoor illuminations up to 600 lux
    Detection: rate Up to 400 characters per minute
    Detection algorithm: Multiple keystroke support
    Effective keystroke: Approximately 2mm
    Operating surface: Any firm flat surface with no protrusions greater than 1mm

    Bluetooth
    Bluetooth Spec: Bluetooth v1.1 class 2
    Bluetooth Profile Supported: HID and SPP
    Range of Frequency: 2.4GHz Spectrum
    Transmission range: 9m
    Number of supported passkeys: 5

    Electrical
    Power source: Integrated, 3.6V rechargeable lithium-ion battery
    Battery capacity > 120 minutes continuous typing
    Charge Method: Included 100-240V AC Wall Adapter

    Dimensions
    Approximately 35 x 92 x 25mm (1.38" x 3.6" x 1")

    Compatibility
    Support for PalmOS 5, PocketPC 2003, Windows Smartphone, Symbian OS, and Windows 2000/XP (Mac OSX will work but drivers are not provided. See the bottom of this page for details.) Look below for a list of specific compatible devices. Please note your device may still work properly if not on this list as long as it supports one of the OS listed above.

    PDAs
    HP 1940
    HP 2210
    HP 4700
    HP 5550
    HP rx3417
    HP rx3715
    Dell Axim 50 X50V
    MIO 336 BT
    Palm Tungsten T3
    Palm Tungsten T5
    Palm Zire 72

    Smartphones
    Nokia 3650
    Nokia 6600
    Nokia 6260
    Nokia 6630
    Nokia 6680
    Nokia 7650
    Motorola A1000
    Motorola MPx220
    HP 6300 Series
    Sony Ericsson P800
    Sony Ericsson P900
    Sony Ericsson P910i
    Xplore M68
    Palm Treo 650
    Dopod 565
    i-mate SP3
    Qtek 8010
    SPV C500
    MD2000
    MDA II
    Qtek 2020
    XDA II
    Dopod 700
    i-mate PDA2K
    MDA III
    Qtek 9090
    VPA III
    XDA IIs
    Dopod 699
    M2500
    Qtek 2020i
    XDA IIi
    Dopod 818
    i-mate JAM
    M500
    MDA Compact
    Qtek S100
    XDA mini

    PCs and Laptops
    Windows 2000/XP Drivers and Software Included
    Important Mac OS Note:
    We were able to get the Bluetooth Virtual Laser Keyboard to work with Mac OSX using the built-in bluetooth support in the OS. However, there is no driver software for Mac included with the keyboard and therefore no way to set the keyboard preferences such as brightness, key-repeat rate and sensitivity. You have been warned!

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    kay...i doubt this will ever work on the PSP...

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    Who knows.

    Psp can go pretty far.

    It's only taking it's little Walky Jog atm from what I've heard.

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    The PSP has no bluetooth. This thing only works using bluetooth. I hope you don't need me to explain why that's an ever so slightly insurmountable barrier there.

    ETA: Also, a fairly important part of any keyboard is tactile feedback. This has absolutely none. As sexy as it looks, it'd be a usability nightmare.

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