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Many of us are using the ACER w3 810 Windows 8.1 tablet for controlling our EZ-B robots. I just noticed that Woot has the 32 gb model on sale for $119 (factory reconditioned) which is a pretty good price. You can get lucky on eBay and get it for less, but this is a good deal for a guaranteed and warranted device.
Here's a LINK
This is a handy little keyboard and mouse pad all in one. 2.4 bluetooth and even has a rechargeable battery that is charged using the included USB cable.
thetechguru, Thanks for giving the great tip on the ACER W3. I really like it.
It runs EZ Robot great, both Mini six and the large file Captain Ann Droid. Just received my BT Mini keyboard (see pics) .from Amazon. It has a touchpad and is compatible with windows 8. It gives great navigation with mouse features and keyboard.
I appreciate all the great help from this forum!
Steve S
edit, here is link.
Amazon Mini BT keyboard w t pad Ordered Sunday, received today (Wed, 7/30/14)
I was looking at ordering that same mini-keyboard. Glad to hear it works well for you.
Alan
I'm personally after a Logitech Denovo (have been for some years now). Price has dropped a bit but it's still far too expensive for what it is (and has it's own problems).
Look what,s back on Woot.
Acer Iconica on Woot
Thanks Steve S. I missed out on the first Woot offer.
I decided to give one of these a shot. Thanks for the heads up Steve S.
I can also recommend the keyboard that Steve S linked to above. I picked one up, and it worked great but had a minor manufacturing defect (had 2 "r" keys, and no "w" key - keys work right, just labeled wrong). I was concerned because the documentation states there is a 1 year warranty, but no contact info on the box or the document. I had decided to live with it rather than dealing with Amazon returns, but when I checked my email, the vendor had contacted me an hour after delivery just to see if everything was OK. I responded about the defect, and they sent me a replacement at no charge, but said I could keep the original too, so now I have one for my robot and one for my Media Center PC.
Alan