Targus BT keyboard for the Xoom?

[Vicoaster]

In Costco today I saw a BT keyboard made by Targus, only $29.95

Anybody tried this keyboard with their Xoom?

At this price it might be worth having around...

Thanks

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[Vicoaster]

So no Targus users out there, how about 'other' external keyboards?

[jonorok]

I use a Targus BT keyboard with my Xoom frequently. I have some issue with keys sometimes sticking, and the spacebar frequently misbehaves. It's a cheap, fairly reliable BT keyboard. The multimedia keys work fine, and certain functions (like alt+tab) work beautifully on Android.There are minor issues with the keyboard, but for any serious typing, I'll take the Targus any day. I've done some first drafts of papers while on the road with my Xoom and the keyboard, and I love it. I'd say it's worth the $30. Also, once the device is paired the first time, I've discovered all I need to do is turn on my keyboard and hit a key once (I'm a heavy OS X user, so I hit spacebar by default). Within a few seconds, my keyboard is connected and I can type away. Then I switch off my keyboard and throw it into my backpack till next time.Also, the Targus keyboard has a really low laptop profile, nearly identical to Apple keyboards. I happen to be extremely comfortable with that layout, so I love my Targus, but some people I know can't stand the keyboards on Macbooks, so take that into consideration too.

[ggrant3876]

I use a Targus BT keyboard with my Xoom frequently. I have some issue with keys sometimes sticking, and the spacebar frequently misbehaves. It's a cheap, fairly reliable BT keyboard. The multimedia keys work fine, and certain functions (like alt+tab) work beautifully on Android.There are minor issues with the keyboard, but for any serious typing, I'll take the Targus any day. I've done some first drafts of papers while on the road with my Xoom and the keyboard, and I love it. I'd say it's worth the $30. Also, once the device is paired the first time, I've discovered all I need to do is turn on my keyboard and hit a key once (I'm a heavy OS X user, so I hit spacebar by default). Within a few seconds, my keyboard is connected and I can type away. Then I switch off my keyboard and throw it into my backpack till next time.Also, the Targus keyboard has a really low laptop profile, nearly identical to Apple keyboards. I happen to be extremely comfortable with that layout, so I love my Targus, but some people I know can't stand the keyboards on Macbooks, so take that into consideration too.

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[Vicoaster]

I use a Targus BT keyboard with my Xoom frequently. I have some issue with keys sometimes sticking, and the spacebar frequently misbehaves. It's a cheap, fairly reliable BT keyboard. The multimedia keys work fine, and certain functions (like alt+tab) work beautifully on Android.There are minor issues with the keyboard, but for any serious typing, I'll take the Targus any day. I've done some first drafts of papers while on the road with my Xoom and the keyboard, and I love it. I'd say it's worth the $30. Also, once the device is paired the first time, I've discovered all I need to do is turn on my keyboard and hit a key once (I'm a heavy OS X user, so I hit spacebar by default). Within a few seconds, my keyboard is connected and I can type away. Then I switch off my keyboard and throw it into my backpack till next time.Also, the Targus keyboard has a really low laptop profile, nearly identical to Apple keyboards. I happen to be extremely comfortable with that layout, so I love my Targus, but some people I know can't stand the keyboards on Macbooks, so take that into consideration too.

thanks for the feedback jonorok, I think I will give it a try...