Playstation 3 Wireless ThumbPad
by MadCatz
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Product Summary
Brand: Mad CatzRelease Date: 2008-08-12
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
Model: MOV088290/08/4
Publisher: MadCatz
Product features:
- Functional multi-key QWERTY interface
- Enhances in-game messaging capabilities
- Convenient clip-on design
- Fully compatible with PS3?s web browsing functions
- Plug and play technology
Video Game Reviews of Playstation 3 Wireless ThumbPad
Customer Review: Other uses other than playstation
Summary: 4 Stars
Just got this today. I have only seen this online, and it wasnt exactly what I expected, especially after reading some of the reviews. I purchased this as a small keyboard for my n800, and if it didnt work for that, was going to use it on my htpc. I don't own a playstation, but the keyboard attaches with a clip over the controller which attaches to the keyboard.
It is much thicker and a little bigger than I expected (4" x 2.5" x 1"). It draws too much power for the n800 natively. It does work with a powered hub, but not directly plugged in. I decided to not use it on that as i wanted more of a blackberry type of keyboard for the n800. Works fine on windows, good for chatting, pain if you need to use symbols (not too great for web browsing, especially addresses). My biggest gripe is that it doesnt have that little notch on the j and f keys. Touch typing is almost impossible as you keep losing your position of the keys. I think I am gonna drill 2 small notches in those keys so I can use it without looking at it every 5 seconds. The one odd thing was the only symbol which you don't have to press the symbol key is the + key. I don't know if that is used on the playstation for something.
It has pretty impressive range, better than I expected. Have it plugged in behind my equipment and have no problem using it from my couch. I tested it through walls and gets to about 25 feet. Not sure what the actual range would be if it had nothing interfering. Seemed to me to have much better range than bluetooth keyboards even.
I don't know what the other reviewers are talking about charging this thing and the led. It uses 2 aaa batteries. The led doesnt blink when it "sleeps", and even if it did, it has an on/off switch on the side. The only time I noticed it blinking is when it went out of range of the receiver (maybe they mean the pc is sleeping, I leave mine on all the time). When you don't use the thumbpad for a period of time, the led goes off completely and turns back on when you start typing. Maybe I have a slightly different model.
I think I am gonna keep it. I would recommend it for a small keyboard, chatting, etc. If you need to use symbols or need accurate typing, dont get it.
Description of Playstation 3 Wireless ThumbPad
Wireless ThumbPad. Functional multi-key QWERTY interface, Convenient clip-on design, Plug and play technology, All PS3 controller buttons still accessible, Built in rechargeable battery, Charges via included USB cable, Fully compatible with PS3s web browsing and in-game messaging functions, 2 removable clamps. compatible with Mad Catz or Sony SIXAXIS controllersControllers Games
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