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Compact keyboard offers USB, Mac support

updated 12:15 pm EST, Fri March 16, 2001

 
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PFU America today introduced its Happy Hacking Keyboard Lite 2," which it says is about half the size of a letter-size paper. The $70 compact keyboard is based on SUN Type5 UNIX keyboard and has only 65 keys--all of which "are within reach without moving the wrists." Due in March, it offers a USB interface as well as two built-in USB ports and "true arrow keys".


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    cute keyboard

    Reminds me of the keyboard that came with the old Apple IIgs

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    They're great keyboards

    Very well laid out with a great feel. It's nice to see that you can use one on a recent Mac without paying for an adapter now.

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    Agreed

    I have the deluxe version which I use on my older Mac, Sun and Intel boxes. It is the greatest little keyboard I have ever owned. I picked up a second one at Linux World that I keep in my car so if I visit a customer I have a cross platform keyboard with me at all times. Fits fine in my laptop bag as well, just wish I could use it on my Firewire PB.
    It is similar but significantly smaller than the old //gs keyboard. Got a few of those kicking around, actually used them often before getting my Happy Hacker!

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    Happy Hacker

    For those using this -- and you obviously love it -- I still am not sure I understand what sets this apart from a normal Apple keyboard.

    I have a Pismo powerbook and want to add a keyboard for my long writing sessions. Was leaning toward getting the Apple keyboard and now I saw this announcement.

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    BEST keyboard

    This is by far the best keyboard out there. I've been using it for quite a while now. Its best feature is certainly that the Control key is in the correct position.

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    to Agreed

    If you have the PS/2 version, you can get an PS/2 to USB converter and use it with your Pismo. Quite a lot of PS/2 to USB convertes work with Macs.

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    What?!

    It's not like the Sun Type 5 keyboards!!

    It doesn't have the "Sun Mystery Key!"

    If you've seen a sun keyboard, you'll know what I'm talking about - that blank key in the upper left corner that doesn't actually do anything..

    Yes, *that* key. :)

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