nibblemynutz
May 7th, 2007, 01:04
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.
http://images.thinkgeek.com/action/large/2119599.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/nibblemynutz/Laserkeyboard.jpg
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!
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.
http://images.thinkgeek.com/action/large/2119599.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/nibblemynutz/Laserkeyboard.jpg
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!