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dirkvl	2014-04-03 , 10:52
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Originally Posted by Hount

I tried to read trough the whole thread, but it did not spot why did you choose to use this particular keyboard?

because:
-it is available (both keypad and domesheet! 100 pieces)
-it is affordable (<10$ for keypad and domesheet)
-it has an easy contruction

stated a lot of times in this thread. for instance:

Originally Posted by dirkvl

The reasons for this are repeated a lot of times in this thread! But -again- a quick recap: availability of both the keyboard and domesheet and ease of construction. A lot of suggestions resulted in keyboards that were not even for sale. Also, the way the a855 kb is made will result in a very simple and strong part.

Originally Posted by dirkvl

This has been stated before, but again:
1. domesheet is not available
2. makes construction more complex and thus weaker.
As stated before, the key in building a successful qwerty-oh is using of-the-shelf products!

Originally Posted by Hount

There are many better keyboards out there.

Sure there are! Find me one that fulfills all three. But given that I have searched for two months, I highly doubt you will find one.

Or design your own one!

Originally Posted by Hount

For me swapping from Motorola Droid 4 keyboard to this would feel a big disappointment & regression.

Thanks for the compliment.. NOT! Anyway, it is all sold out!

Try to design and build your own, my files are online. I think you will very quickly run into a brick wall when you want to purchase your perfect keypad.

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