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I'm pre-cropping some wallpaper/ backgrounds for my PocketPCs with VGA screens.

I cropped them at 480x640 but then realized that the Start bar and bottom bar overlay and block the full image. Irritating...

I want to pre-crop them. 480 is obviously correct for X and I'm assuming Y will probably be a resolution of less than 600ish?

I'm gonna have to toy around and see if I can nail the exact resolution of the viewing area.

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Now the best for last! The Arteck HB030B #Bluetooth #Keyboard.

This is a cheap keyboard that you can still find new. It has a chiclet design, is backlit & doesn’t compromise much on the layout other than messing a bit with the Alt, Ctrl and Windows key button arrangement.

Amazingly this Bluetooth 5.1 keyboard connects to all of my iPaqs (111, 210, HX2495, HX2795b) & my #Dell Axim X51V using Passkey 1234!

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This is the #Ipad Kensington Key Folio Pro K39357US.

This #Bluetooth chiclet #Keyboard is fantastic! It is sleek, responsive and feels modern. It also has a decent layout and doesn’t forget the right shift key like the previous Key Folio.

Once again it effortlessly connected to all of my iPaqs (111, 210, HX2495, HX2795b) and surprisingly also connected to my #Dell Axim X51V using Passkey 1234!

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First up is the Freedom Pro #Bluetooth #Keyboard.

This keyboard folds in half and has a slide out removable stand for your #PDA.

I didn’t like it. It was probably decent for the time but we can do much better these days.

Regardless, it easily connected to all of my iPaqs (111, 210, HX2495, HX2795b) and unfortunately refused to connect to any of my #Dell Axim X50 and X51 series.

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It was already going to take some luck to get great compatibility with a random #Keyboard but I also had another goal; the #Bluetooth keyboard needed to run under the HID profile so no driver installation would be necessary.

The dream is to get a new keyboard, connect over Bluetooth and just start typing!

I began researching and securing a variety of keyboards to try & focused my testing on persistent #WindowsMobile 5.0+ devices

#PocketPC#Palm#PDA
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Unfortunately after talking with people & reading up on the #Bluetooth protocol I learned that Bluetooth Classic (1, 2, & 3) is not compatible with the current Bluetooth LE (4, 5, etc.). I had no idea!

A new keyboard seemed doubtful and everyone I talked to suggested buying an old expensive #PocketPC or #PDA #Keyboard but then I got a great suggestion; get an old #Ipad keyboard.

Those are plentiful and cheap!

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At the beginning of this year I set out with a goal to restore FULL #PocketPC compatibility on a current #Windows 10 #PC.

We outlined how to both establish a connection AND Sync here… mas.to/@Judeau/112678025590638

We looked at different keyboards and how to transfer Word files while preserving formatting here… mas.to/@Judeau/112689361744308

The last piece of the puzzle was restoring wireless #IrDA connectivity.

Spoiler alert: I got it!

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I don’t have a Bluetooth #Keyboard to test but I can’t imagine preferring it to a device specific one.

These #Keyboards connect directly to the data port on the #PocketPC or #Palm #PDA.

The downside is that these only work with the device they were designed for. Fortunately they are quick to setup and provide a hassle free experience. They are also powered by the connected device so no need for batteries like the other two.

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Infrared indeed allows for a single #keyboard to work across many devices, but the setup is a bit unwieldy.

You have to position the device on a stand with a reflective mirror above it to catch the IR signals from the keyboard and bounce them down to receiver on the top of the device.

It works but is not hassle free. You need a smooth flat surface to get it aligned and it takes a few moments to get everything positioned.

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No one wants to type a lengthy paper on Pocket Word pecking at the screen. Lets look at our options for #Keyboards.

There are 3 kinds. Infrared, Bluetooth and device specific.

A majority of #Palm #PDA and #PocketPC devices have IrDA, or Infrared. This standard allows for universal keyboards that wirelessly transmit the key strokes to the device and are potentially compatible with all devices. Its kind of like Bluetooth.

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In Tuesdays 7 part post mas.to/@Judeau/112678025590638 we talked about how to get various #PocketPC #PDA devices setup, talking and syncing to a Windows 10/11 computer.

It’s great to have the full functionality of these devices on a modern computer. They are quite useful as a daily carry, but I wonder, can we take it even further?

#WindowsMobile comes with Pocket Word. Can we use one of these as a legitimate writing device?

Lately I have been playing around with my various #Dell #Axim #PDA #PocketPC devices.

It's really interesting to look back at the evolution of pre-smart phone devices.

It's also quite interesting to run tests and see if these devices are still relevant or just a relic of early 2000s tech.

I will be making various posts as I dive into these over the next couple of weeks detailing my findings and documenting various bits of info.

Ah, the heady, warm nights of Summer 2011 in Montreal. There you are, patrolling the streets, printing out tickets for those naughty parking scofflaws with your cool fanny-pack thermal printer, when you notice it’s time for a smoke break. So, you head off to a nearby lounge, sit down, light up, and pull up some light entertainment on your futuristic-looking Honeywell International Inc Dolphin™ 99EX.