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Title: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: Kruen on Sat, 09 February 2013, 06:31:00: Hello Geekhack. I'm after a wireless mechanical keyboard to use with an Android tablet, and it must be TKL, or 60%. I've found the Xarmor one and KBT one, which seems almost ideal except that it is full size. Do any smaller keyboards exist, or is it possible to covert say a Filco or similar to be wireless?
Title: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 09 February 2013, 06:49:46: I believe the new Matias board is Bluetooth and not full size.

http://www.matias.ca/laptoppro/mac/
Title: Re: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: Kruen on Sat, 09 February 2013, 07:40:04: That's pretty close to what I'm after, is there a standard windows layout one?
Title: Re: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 09 February 2013, 07:44:55: Quote from: Kruen on Sat, 09 February 2013, 07:40:04
That's pretty close to what I'm after, is there a standard windows layout one?

I believe that is all they offer right now. You could ask in the Matias vendor forum on here if they plan on releasing a windows one.
Title: Re: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 09 February 2013, 17:41:36: http://kbtalkingusa.com/
Title: Re: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: Matias on Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:32:03: Quote from: Halverson on Sat, 09 February 2013, 07:44:55
Quote from: Kruen on Sat, 09 February 2013, 07:40:04
That's pretty close to what I'm after, is there a standard windows layout one?

I believe that is all they offer right now. You could ask in the Matias vendor forum on here if they plan on releasing a windows one.

If you're using it with Android, the Mac model will work just fine.
Title: Re: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:33:43: Quote from: Matias on Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:32:03
Quote from: Halverson on Sat, 09 February 2013, 07:44:55
Quote from: Kruen on Sat, 09 February 2013, 07:40:04
That's pretty close to what I'm after, is there a standard windows layout one?

I believe that is all they offer right now. You could ask in the Matias vendor forum on here if they plan on releasing a windows one.

If you're using it with Android, the Mac model will work just fine.

Hey Matias, when we're up there this month. Will you have this around for us to play on? Wouldn't mind seeing how this works!

Sorry for OT question!
Title: Re: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: Matias on Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:37:10: Quote from: Halverson on Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:33:43
Quote from: Matias on Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:32:03
Quote from: Halverson on Sat, 09 February 2013, 07:44:55
Quote from: Kruen on Sat, 09 February 2013, 07:40:04
That's pretty close to what I'm after, is there a standard windows layout one?

I believe that is all they offer right now. You could ask in the Matias vendor forum on here if they plan on releasing a windows one.

If you're using it with Android, the Mac model will work just fine.

Hey Matias, when we're up there this month. Will you have this around for us to play on? Wouldn't mind seeing how this works!

Yes, we'll have a variety of things for you to look at and try...
Title: Re: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:39:00: Quote from: Matias on Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:37:10
Quote from: Halverson on Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:33:43
Quote from: Matias on Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:32:03
Quote from: Halverson on Sat, 09 February 2013, 07:44:55
Quote from: Kruen on Sat, 09 February 2013, 07:40:04
That's pretty close to what I'm after, is there a standard windows layout one?

I believe that is all they offer right now. You could ask in the Matias vendor forum on here if they plan on releasing a windows one.

If you're using it with Android, the Mac model will work just fine.

Hey Matias, when we're up there this month. Will you have this around for us to play on? Wouldn't mind seeing how this works!

Yes, we'll have a variety of things for you to look at and try...

:D sweet!
Title: Re: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: Strelok on Sat, 09 February 2013, 22:54:09: I'm also interested in this, but I'd prefer to mod my KBT Pure to be Bluetooth.
Title: Re: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: Kruen on Sun, 10 February 2013, 00:54:17: Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 09 February 2013, 17:41:36
http://kbtalkingusa.com/

That seems almost ideal, only I'd rather a TKL one or smaller. The Mattias one it's also pretty good, except the Mac layout. I might end up going with it though.
Title: Re: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 10 February 2013, 01:24:20: Just buy a transmitter.. call it...

though.. No enthusiast would be caught dead with "wireless"..

Not until they make wireless led optical cheap enough.
Title: Re: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: Strelok on Sun, 10 February 2013, 02:49:15: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 10 February 2013, 01:24:20
Just buy a transmitter..

What about power?
Title: Re: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 10 February 2013, 02:56:49: Quote from: Strelok on Sun, 10 February 2013, 02:49:15
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 10 February 2013, 01:24:20
Just buy a transmitter..

What about power?

Ok you got me, I forgot.....
Title: Re: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: Kruen on Sun, 10 February 2013, 08:56:07: I'm really curious about a transmitter, it means I can use any kb I want, with a detachable cord. How would power and such work?
Title: Re: Bluetooth TKL keyboard
Post by: Strelok on Sun, 10 February 2013, 16:04:06: Quote from: Kruen on Sun, 10 February 2013, 08:56:07
I'm really curious about a transmitter, it means I can use any kb I want, with a detachable cord. How would power and such work?

I suppose there could be a transmitter with batteries in it. I'd be very interested in such a thing.

Some Electrical Engineer should make it and put up a group buy, or at least a DIY guide.