Wonkiness with keyboard adapter - not sure if it's in USB or input systems

Running 2.6.39-rc1-mmotm at the moment on a Dell Latitude E6500, that wants an external USB keyboard/mouse and monitor when it's in its docking station in the office. I have an old Microsoft Natural keyboard that has a PS/2 connector, but I like ...

Message posted on the April 26th, 2011 - 11:50 AM ET

Windows 8: the tactile keyboard

Microsoft has revisited their conception of the tactile keyboard in the Windows 8 operating system.

News published on the July 18th, 2012 - 4:26 PM ET

HP TouchSmart IQ810: An all-in-one tactile PC

Hewlett-Packard is offering for the whole family, an all-in-one PC equipped with Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit. This comes with a magnificent 25.5 inch black tactile screen which takes your breath away! This entertainment PC can also be used as ...

Review published on the April 6th, 2009 - 6:10 PM ET

Shhhhh – Das Keyboard Launches a Quiet Mechanical Keyboard

Company Renowned for its High-Performance Mechanical Keyboards Introduces New Das Keyboard Professional with Quiet Key Design.

Press published on the May 14th, 2013 - 7:00 AM ET

Tactile screens and mobility

Since 2007, there isn’t a mobile phone maker not offering a tactile screen. This is a practical way of inputting data into PDA’s and phones, bringing them closer to organizers. The customization allowed by touch screens and new fashions like ...

Review published on the June 20th, 2008 - 11:10 AM ET

Das Keyboard Achieves #1 Ranking as Amazon’s Top Rated Computer Keyboard, Releases Refreshed Mechanical Keyboard Line

Company’s Famed Model S Mechanical Keyboard Now Sports Volume, Track Control and Instant Sleep Functions.

Press published on the August 1st, 2012 - 7:30 AM ET

Adesso Launches Compagno 3™ Bluetooth® Scissor-Switch Keyboard with Carrying Case for iPad®

WKB-1000DW Bluetooth® keyboard is ultra-slim, stylish aluminum and includes iPad and multimedia hotkeys. The stylish carrying case features a magnetic closure that automatically wakes and sleeps your iPad when opened or closed.

Press published on the March 20th, 2012 - 11:04 AM ET

BlackBerry Q10: BlackBerry’s keyboard returns

While the BlackBerry Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 smartphone to be released, it will be quickly followed by the BlackBerry Q10 which comes with the traditional keyboard on the front.

News published on the February 1st, 2013 - 11:44 AM ET

Adesso Launches Compagno™ 3S Bluetooth® Keyboard with Carrying Case for Samsung Slate PC

Adesso Inc., a leading manufacturer of computer input peripherals, today announced the release of its new Compagno™ 3S Bluetooth® keyboard and carrying case for Samsung Slate PC XE700T1A series, WKB-1000SB. ...

Press published on the October 31st, 2012 - 11:00 AM ET

Towards tactile multitouch ultrabooks with accelerometer

Intel is looking at launching ultrabooks with tactile multitouch screen and accelerometers.

News published on the January 13th, 2012 - 1:27 AM ET

Motorola BackFlip: An Android Smartphone with full keyboard

Motorola has unveiled a new Smartphone running Android at CES 2010 in Las Vegas: the Motorola BackFlip, with the name representing the hinge used to open out the full keyboard.

News published on the January 7th, 2010 - 10:35 AM ET

Apple seeks patent for keyboard that sucks - Or blows. Or both

<http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/15/sucky_apple_keyboard/> <quote> Apple has applied for a patent that describes a novel method for improving the tactile feedback of ultra-thin keyboards: each key emits a puff of air when either ...

Message posted on the May 15th, 2011 - 4:54 AM ET

Old style keyboards

I am the proud new owner of a vintage 1987 IBM model M keyboard with 2 piece keys, a detachable 7 foot cable terminating with a PS2 connector, very nice buckling spring key design and very clicky sound and a wonderful tactile feel. It was made ...

Message posted on the February 27th, 2011 - 3:25 AM ET

Troll-Free COLA Stats: Saturday the 23rd of February, 2013.

ngstats.pl version 1.39 Written by Roy Culley. Contributions from Mark Kent. Modifications by Homer, 2007 - 2013. Published under the authority of 7, President of COLA. All Hail the President! This report covers 198 articles received by this ...

Message posted on the February 23rd, 2013 - 4:00 AM ET