Stowaway keyboard anyone?

[AndrewClie]

Anyone know when the XT for the Clie is coming out?

[acraniotes]

I was under the impression that it already was. A quick search on google turns up a number of retailers that have the Sony version in stock. My fear is that the drivers are still buggy -- something that has been confirmed by several users on this site. For one thing, apparently you can't type and charge at the same time. That sort of defeats the purpose of having a charger pass-thru, doesn't it?

So, am I wrong? Has the XT for Clie's not yet been released? If it has, are there any NX users here who currently have one and are using it? I am in the process of buying an NX80/WL100 bundle, and my first purchase afterwards is going to be a keyboard. Right now, I'm leaning towards the Sony KB100, but I must confess that I do prefer the folded size and overall aesthetics of the XT.

So, can anyone help us out here?

-Adam

[captainao]

Yes, it's available - ThinkOutside did a deal with Fellowes to distribute it, and first retailer to have it (and only one when I left NY a month ago) was Radio Shack.

[Like Clie]

Read this before you buy stowaway XT:

Hi, mrSONYman,
One quick question: have you tried to use KB100 with NX80v during charging ( I heard that the KB100 keyboard has an input for charging when you type)? Does NX80v still accept keyboard input?
The reason I ask is because I bought Fellows Stowaway XT for my NX80v. Although I can also charge through XT keyboard, but NX80v won't accept any input during charging. Fellows tech has said that it is a problem with their keyboard driver, but they have not had a fix for several weeks, and I am not sure there will be one.
Thanks.

[Like Clie]

ANd his mrSONYman's reply:

Yes it does have a smart charger built into it and I am sorry I failed to mention it. It has a litle port on the back where the Clie docs and you plug in your power cord and it will charge as you are typing. That makes it well worth it.

[n2ifp]

I ordered the KB100 yesterday from Sony with my 25% coupon.

[Lucid]

I believe the Stowaway XT keybard is out, and know for a fact that the standard Stowaway keyboard is available, because I received one for my birthday. It is distributed by Fellowes, but still features a prominent "Stowaway" logo. Basically, it is identical to the Stowaway I used with my old Handspring Visor, except for the different connector, of course.

I've installed the software, and it's working great! I love it!

Take care!

Lucid