Ever tried writing a full blog post via your mobile device? I have, and I quickly gave up. I am sure we can all agree that typing on mobile devices isn’t always the easiest task. If you find yourself typing a lot on your phone while on the move then check out this gadget.
Cervantes Mobile today unveiled Jorno, a folding Bluetooth keyboard that fits in your pocket. The folding keyboard has a QWERTY layout which lays flat and rigid when it is unfolded.
Jorno weighs in at about just about half a pound and measures 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches by less than an inch when folded up making it fit easily into your pocket.
Device Specifications
- Dimensions – 3.5 x 3.5 x 0.9 inches (folded). 8.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 inches (unfolded)
- Weight – 8.8 ounces
- Battery – Rechargeable lithium ion. Up to 1 month of wireless productivity per charge (based on normal usage)
- Connections – Mini USB charging cable (included). Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- Indicators – On/Off LED. Low battery LED
- Compatibility – Designed to work with a variety of Bluetooth enabled mobile devices
The keyboard, which is 15% smaller than the standard keyboard, comes with a detachable cradle to position your portable display in either portrait or landscape mode. It’s size is comparable to a netbook’s keyboard.
The keyboard connects to bluetooth-enabled mobile devices including Android devices, iPhones, iPad and Blackberries. See their support page for the full list of devices.
Jorno is expected to hit the market early 2011 for $99 , but you can get it at a discounted price of $79 if you pre order it now from HERE!
Is this an accessory you see yourself getting or would you rather just get your swype on? What do you think?
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Whoa! Innovation catches my eye again. I want one of these! It’d be cool if it had a small trackball so you wouldn’t have to reach for the phone to interact with the screen.
it has directional arrows thats basically what the trackball does on most phones.. basic up down left right functions. sure once in a while that awkward Linux mouse icon pops up. But it is never functionally mouse-like
I’m intrigued, but i have to say im a bit disappointed. i already have a bluetooth keyboard and it is fun to use with my G1 once in a while, but it has a lot of functional quirks.. like suppose i were typing with it right now yoooooouuuuuu maayyyyyy ssssssssssssee a sentttttttttttttanceeeee like thiiiiiiissssss. as it invariably fails and keeps repeating letters as though i were holding them down for a long period of time. best of all, it often disconnects or freezes while im pressing a letter often resulting in a necessary reboot if i cant navigate to the wifi toggle to turn it off. (this happens much less frequently now that i’ve removed google search). The point is This device needs to be reliable without the same flaws as my current bluetooth keyboard, or it isnt worth it. and the number of android devices officially supported is rather low. I plan on upgrading to the g2 or mytouch hd soon (assuming it isnt a fake) and I want a keyboard that is compatible with my next device.
I’m intrigued, but i have to say im a bit disappointed. i already have a bluetooth keyboard and it is fun to use with my G1 once in a while, but it has a lot of functional quirks.. like suppose i were typing with it right now yoooooouuuuuu maayyyyyy ssssssssssssee a sentttttttttttttanceeeee like thiiiiiiissssss. as it invariably fails and keeps repeating letters as though i were holding them down for a long period of time. best of all, it often disconnects or freezes while im pressing a letter often resulting in a necessary reboot if i cant navigate to the wifi toggle to turn it off. (this happens much less frequently now that i’ve removed google search). The point is This device needs to be reliable without the same flaws as my current bluetooth keyboard, or it isnt worth it. and the number of android devices officially supported is rather low. I plan on upgrading to the g2 or mytouch hd soon (assuming it isnt a fake) and I want a keyboard that is compatible with my next device.