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REVIEW: VGP-WKB1 I like that VAIO Keyboard!

VAIOfreak

Posted: 14 September 2004 02:56 AM

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This VAIO keyboard (VGP-WKB1) is pretty innovative and I will try to get my hands on one! I have one that comes with my VAIO MX and has the smart wrist pad and also fold up to protect it from dust… but adding to it a Touch Pad and it also bein wireless - ROCKS! You get 10 meters of distance to play with yout computer and a small LCD to tell you about the battery and Locks all 2.4GHz wireless band.

[/img]http://www.ecat.sony.co.jp/products/picture/large/VGP-WKB1.jpg[/img]

http://www.ecat.sony.co.jp/vaio/acc/acc.cfm?pd=18787

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v3kanon

Posted: 14 September 2004 03:02 AM

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how much is this thing??

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VAIOfreak

Posted: 14 September 2004 03:03 AM

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Open price….Available in October in JP.
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Posted: 14 September 2004 04:10 AM

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This VAIO keyboard (VGP-WKB1) is pretty innovative and I will try to get my hands on one! I have one that comes with my VAIO MX and has the smart wrist pad and also fold up to protect it from dust… but adding to it a Touch Pad and it also bein wireless - ROCKS! You get 10 meters of distance to play with yout computer and a small LCD to tell you about the battery and Locks all 2.4GHz wireless band.

Let me guess. A proprietary wireless connection to compete with 802.11 and Bluetooth for the 2.4GHz band.

With BT it’d be a great option, otherwise it’s just a proprietary port-waster.

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Posted: 14 September 2004 07:21 AM

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I hope it avalibles in white!!!!

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tifosiv122

Posted: 14 September 2004 09:49 AM

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So the keyboard stays clean but the touchpad gets dusty?

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Posted: 14 September 2004 10:19 AM

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[quote author=“tifosiv122”]So the keyboard stays clean but the touchpad gets dusty?

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Posted: 14 September 2004 11:21 AM

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[quote author=“tifosiv122”]So the keyboard stays clean but the touchpad gets dusty?

Erik

flip it upside down so the only side that gets dirty is the bottom :mrgreen:

ps. and touch pad will get scratch instead :ph34r:

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Posted: 14 September 2004 11:46 AM

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I have no idea how functional that will be but man it looks hot!

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Posted: 14 September 2004 02:12 PM

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I just pre-ordered this keyboard :mrgreen: $118 Exciting….
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tifosiv122

Posted: 14 September 2004 02:28 PM

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[quote author=“VAIOfreak”]I just pre-ordered this keyboard :mrgreen: $118 Exciting….
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Does it include the mouse (not the touchpad, but the actual mouse in the other pic)?

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VAIOfreak

Posted: 14 September 2004 11:58 PM

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I believe so. It says it comes as a wireless kit for VAIO. The keyboard and the mouse are marketed together.
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tifosiv122

Posted: 15 September 2004 12:11 AM

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[quote author=“VAIOfreak”]I believe so. It says it comes as a wireless kit for VAIO. The keyboard and the mouse are marketed together.
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Then this is pretty cheap, the mouse sells for over $50 I think.

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VAIOfreak

Posted: 15 September 2004 12:19 AM

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I just found the MSRP for the kit: 15800 yen which is about $144
As for the mouse: I got two now and paid like $30 for one from Ubid.
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VAIOfreak

Posted: 15 September 2004 12:35 AM

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I just checked for you tifosiv. It comes with the following accessories:
keyboad, optical mouse, receiver unit with USB cable.

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Posted: 15 September 2004 01:14 AM

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i agree…this is a pretty good deal, considering the mouse is included as well. whenever someone gets a hold of this in october, please send out a review!

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