geekhack

geekhack Community => Other Geeky Stuff => Topic started by: Bromono on Tue, 27 January 2015, 19:27:25

Title: Question about Surface pro and keyboard
Post by: Bromono on Tue, 27 January 2015, 19:27:25

I am buying a surface pro and was wondering would it have enough juice to power a full size keyboard (Red Scarf 3 when it gets in)

Title: Re: Question about Surface pro and keyboard
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 27 January 2015, 19:28:24

If a tablet couldn't power a keyboard, I don't want to live in this world anymore.
So yes, a tablet could power a keyboard. Almost anything can do that.

Title: Re: Question about Surface pro and keyboard
Post by: Bromono on Tue, 27 January 2015, 19:32:26

Quote from: FrostyToast on Tue, 27 January 2015, 19:28:24

If a tablet couldn't power a keyboard, I don't want to live in this world anymore.
So yes, a tablet could power a keyboard. Almost anything can do that.

Just wanted to make sure. I know Ipads have problems. But the surface pro has dedicated usb ports.

Title: Re: Question about Surface pro and keyboard
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 27 January 2015, 19:33:14

Quote from: Bromono on Tue, 27 January 2015, 19:32:26

Quote from: FrostyToast on Tue, 27 January 2015, 19:28:24

If a tablet couldn't power a keyboard, I don't want to live in this world anymore.
So yes, a tablet could power a keyboard. Almost anything can do that.

Just wanted to make sure. I know Ipads have problems. But the surface pro has dedicated usb ports.

Huh. Never knew the iPad had problems like that.
Yeah, I am pretty certain that a Surface would do just fine. I know some have used keyboards with Android tablets before.

Title: Re: Question about Surface pro and keyboard
Post by: slip84 on Tue, 27 January 2015, 19:50:35

I've had several boards hooked up to my Surface Pro without issues. And I run my HHKB / trackball daisy chained without an issue.

Title: Re: Question about Surface pro and keyboard
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 28 January 2015, 10:22:09

I've used my original SP with Poker, crappy rubber domes, hubs, etc. on battery or AC with no issues. Battery life even seems unaffected even with a few LEDs.