Comments on: iType: The Craziest iPhone Accessory Yet?

By: Gerald

Gerald — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:09:55 +0000

Sadly I think this is a great Idea just poorly designed. Plus I think this is DOA now.

By: PureEnergy

PureEnergy — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:39:56 +0000

STOP this nonsense. As a crackberry user, I too lament the lack of a physical keyboard, but I just had a revelation that will make some iphone accessory company rich:

3rd party flip keyboard that doubles as a screen protector and far enough away from the screen not to leave marks - base model: physical connection to the bottom jack; deluxe model: bluetooth capable instead. Done and DONE.

By: Killer

Killer — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:47:49 +0000

Like other writers, I have been wishing for an iPhone keyboard. Does anyone remember that foldable Palm keyboard years back? Perfect design. If THAT device could just be plugged into my iPhone and if we could nix that "copy and paste" app garbage, we'd be in business. I just want to open up my keyboard (4" x 6") plug my iPhone into it so it rests where i can see it and type like I'm on a Netbook. Why is that so hard? Palm could do it. Why can't Apple? There's no shortage of demand for such a product!

By: Mordenheimer McGillicuddy

Mordenheimer McGillicuddy — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:02:28 +0000

I am continually astounded by the arrogance of people who say that an external keyboard for the iPhone is pointless. People use their iPhones in different capacities and so folks are going to vary in opinion over what features and capabilities are or are not important. There is obviously a market for smartphone-compatible keyboards, so regardless of whether or not YOU could make use of such a device for the iPhone it is clear that there are plenty who can. Who are you to decide the needs of others? This is not about a technological challenge that would add to the cost of the iPhone. We are just asking to be allowed to make use of the technology that already exists. If you can’t see the point in an iPhone keyboard then just be glad that you don’t have that need. I don’t see the point of about 90% of app store apps but I’m not about to tell all the people who love those pointless apps that Apple needs to be MORE selective with their app approval process. This is about choice. I fail to see how allowing an external keyboard option for the iPhone is anything but a win for the consumer.

By: Why I Like a Good iPhone External Keyboard – Brian DeSousa

Why I Like a Good iPhone External Keyboard – Brian DeSousa — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:50:06 +0000

[...] hangs on tightly to the reins with strict App Store requirements.) But just recently I saw this new external keyboard for the iPhone. Looking at its size and weight, I would much rather carry a netbook! Not only [...]

By: kent

kent — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:13:04 +0000

Oh gosh! I have been waiting for years for an external keyboard (I am a travel writer). But why not a foldable full size keyboard instead of this suitcase? If I pack this I might as well pack the computer. Ridiculous!

By: The Best of CES 2010 | Lucas Oil Presents MavTV's The Works

The Best of CES 2010 | Lucas Oil Presents MavTV's The Works — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:56:50 +0000

[...] iType (a full sized keyboard for typing on your iPhone). [...]

By: tesho

tesho — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:13:01 +0000

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3UoYdATVDI

lol

By: Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:56:17 +0000

Actually, if you’re going to be a killjoy and get “technical” instead of smile, this piece of hardware actually has to be used with the app made for it to be able to copy/paste the text to other apps. So…there is an app for that in this case.

BURNED! ;)

By: Sev

Sev — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:20:45 +0000

Fail.
“Not quite ready for the iPhone soft keyboard? There’s an app for that. ”

This isn’t an app, it’s a hardware peripheral.