PDA keyboard

[skankmaster]

Looking at keyboards for a PDA and notice they are either Infrared or bluetooth. Anyone know which one is more of a drain on a PDA? The PDA will probably have wifi switched on at the same.

Thanks.

 

[yak.h'cir]

I use a stowaway universal bluetooth keyboard. If I link to it it's bound to be a competitor site so you'll need to google it youself i'm afraid, but it's pretty easy to find.

I use it with my phone, it doesn't make any noticeable difference in battery life to me (and the battery in the kb has lasted over 6months now). The wifi however drains my battery in about 9 hours Keyboard works perfectly, power is auto on/off when you open and close it, once open it connect automatically in about 3seconds (once you initially set it up, there are no annoying alerts etc asking if you want to use it, it just works).

It's relatively small when folded and comes with a nice leather case. Sturdy construction as well + it has a nice little stand to hold you pda/phone at a viewable angle.

I have yet to be disappointed with it.

 

[paradigm]

Bluetooth is more of a drain than Ir, but remember that Ir needs line of sight.

I'd opt for bluetooth every time.