> -----Original Message----- > From: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org > [mailto:tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org] On Behalf Of Mike Miller > Subject: Re: [tclug-list] bluetooth keyboards > > On Mon, 11 Mar 2013, Chuck Cole wrote: > > > The Logitech Model 968011-0403 bluetooth keyboard appears to have a > > full-sized touchpad. > > No idea what specs it has, but probably full-featured. > $29.98 refurbished > > from eBay. Item # 120881149782 > > It's hard to find more info, and I don't see it on > logitech.com, which is > odd. It seems to be designed especially for Sony PS3, and I > don't think > it can work with multiple devices. Maybe a Google search would help. I sometimes cannot find adequate specs on a company site until I do a separate Google search for them. > > The Logitech model K400 has a much bigger touchpad plus > conventional > > switches below it. > > Yes, but that is not bluetooth, just wireless. I need > bluetooth to be > able to use it with the smart phones. Oops.. my mistake. Likely there is a bluetooth variant or that they include a bluetooth dongle. Some product info isn't clear that their wireless is by an included dongle that actually is bluetooth compatible, thus not necessary. > > A Dell model looks promising also: Item # 190808896980 > > > > eBay seems to have several good possibilities found in a search for > > "bluetooth keyboard"... many duds tho. > > That one doesn't have the required built-in touchpad or > trackball and I > see no indication that it can pair with multiple devices. Seems to have some sort of "joystick-like" control, which is why I included it. I looked at a big blow-up photo.. but not really sure. > Thanks, Chuck, for looking it up for me. It looks like you > found the same > thing I found -- that they aren't quite serving my needs, yet. It's > strange because in my crazy view of things, this is something > *everyone* > should want right now! ;-) IOGEAR is close, so I guess I'll > stick with > that for now, but it is annoying that I can't seem to scroll with it. > Maybe I need to try that again. Multiple device pairing is likely a standard bluetooth feature, From what I think I saw, a closer look at these or other products seems appropriate. I might even contact Logitech support with questions including "compare to IOGEAR". The IOGEAR one did not seem as good as the others. Hope this helps.. Chuck