[Shao128]

Just heads up that the official HP Wireless keyboard for the now defunct Touchpad works with the PlayBook.

For those looking for a bargain you should be able to find it cheap on clearance. I picked one up at Staples (Canada) for $35, other Canadian retailers should be able to price match this and for the US people Im sure some places have reduced the price as well.

[Thebigo3d]

Cool. I think I just found the keyboard I was waiting for

[jwn66]

I've been waiting and waiting to get the official, but might just go ahead if I can find one. Like the look better, How's it feel?

[Deathcommand]

There's an official for the PB?

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[jwn66]

There will be... lol..

[Deathcommand]

Can't find it online on US Staples.

[Shao128]

I've been waiting and waiting to get the official, but might just go ahead if I can find one. Like the look better, How's it feel?

Typing on it is great, I like the way the keys are spaced apart. Its a larger size than the official (the official is the same size as the PB). See pic for what I mean.

[leafs123]

$34.99 from futureshop too.

[howarmat]

There's an official for the PB?

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"its coming" sometime within a years time

[Foreverup]

"its coming" sometime within a years time

Come on be fair it will be release "end of summer"

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[jwn66]

Yea, I like it better. There a mouse to match? lol

[mgm1979]

That might be getting into the realm of defeating the purpose of the size/form-factor of the PlayBook, though...which is the reasoning behind the dimensions on the 'official'...

So, I'm curious...what would the perks/advantages be over a regular/full-size bluetooth keyboard (assuming portability isn't much of a factor)?

[howarmat]

Come on be fair it will be release "end of summer"

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2012 right?

[Deathcommand]

That might be getting into the realm of defeating the purpose of the size/form-factor of the PlayBook, though...which is the reasoning behind the dimensions on the 'official'...

So, I'm curious...what would the perks/advantages be over a regular/full-size bluetooth keyboard (assuming portability isn't much of a factor)?

Um.
Comfortableness?
won't get lost?
yeah. haha.

[Foreverup]

2012 right?

I can't confirm or deny what summer year it will be. But reliable sources from BGR have me told a summer time frame.

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[dcscott]

Amazon $36.99

[snuci]

Is it the same size as an Apple aluminum keyboard? Looks the same almost, except for the colour and the roll where you put the batteries.

[Deathcommand]

Is it the same size as an Apple aluminum keyboard? Looks the same almost, except for the colour and the roll where you put the batteries.

And the arrow keys.

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[Tigerr]

If you want this take a look at FS. They have it listed at $34.99. No Online stock, but if you order for ISP, use promo code SAVE25TABLETACC. Brought mine down to $30.10 (tax in).

[howarmat]

i have used this keyboard briefly the other day and it was pretty slick. Im not sure if i will pick one up for the wife touchpad or not.

[Playbook2011]

Website at staples shows $59.95

STAPLES | BUREAU EN GROS

[theprocess]

how do you switch applications with just the keyboard (without mouse or touchscreen)?

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[kasoo10]

I have used my Logitech Bluetooth mouse on my Playbook, works like a charm.

[SuperDuckWC]

how do you switch applications with just the keyboard (without mouse or touchscreen)?

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Same questions here and be able to stop and play music with shortcuts keys

[peter9477]

Any chance the cursor navigation keys actually show any sign of "auto-repeat" functionality? Are there any home/end type of keys to go with basic up/down?

I have the MS BT keyboard and while it's quite nice as far as it goes, I find it useless with the PlayBook other than for pure, basic text entry, so long as I make no mistakes that I need to fix with anything other than a couple of Backspaces. Not sure yet if that's the fault of the KB or the PB.