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Friday, December 22, 2006 

Category: Web, HTML, Tech
What kind of a name is a IP-Talky

It's really a stupid name for a keyboard with/Skype phone if you ask me.

I had to replace my keyboard because my cat spilled coke all over my last keyboard and the 'enter' key is permanently glued down.

I used some gift cards to get this keyboard (they sell them for about $40, but you can find it online for as low as $20).

Here's the deal, if you get one of these keyboard: Do not plug directly in a USB2.0.  It seriously does not work (the power fluxuate and it repeat key entries or the computer won't record your key strokes).  I found a solution by plugging in a USB port expander.

Other problems I found: no disc or drivers are included with the keyboard.  You can download the software and (updated) drivers from their website, which you'll need to assign software based on the media keys.

Other than that, keys feels comfortably large and the Skype phone is fine. I tested out the phone and discovered you have to set Speakers to "IP".  If you set it to "Speakers" it's muted.  Also, it makes your audio to your keyboard by default (annoying).

VU'S RATING: 7.5 STARS OUT OF 10.

It's actually a pretty good functioning keyboard once you get it to work.  And the phone is a nice replacement for a headset if you use Skype or whatever.  It's a pretty sweet christmas gift: Thank you, gift card!

Currently listening:
Ghost World
By Original Soundtrack
Release date: 14 August, 2001
vu

 
Keyboard also does not work if you put on a keyboard PS/2 adaptor.  It only works with USB. 

I'm also pretty sure the keyboard won't work in DOS.


 
Posted by vu on Friday, December 22, 2006 - 11:32 PM
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