Widget UK, a leading supplier of mobile accessories, announced the availability in quantity of the Think Outside Stowaway Universal Bluetooth Portable Keyboard, the world’s first portable Bluetooth keyboard for Symbian-based smartphones and Pocket PC handheld handheld computers.

London, England (PRWEB) September 30, 2004 -- Widget UK, a leading supplier of mobile accessories, announced the availability in quantity of the Think Outside Stowaway Universal Bluetooth Portable Keyboard, the world’s first portable Bluetooth keyboard for Symbian-based smartphones and Pocket PC handheld handheld computers. Now mobile enthusiasts can talk AND type while on the go – literally anywhere!
"This new Stowaway keyboard makes mobile data entry a reality for smartphone owners,” said Mark Needham, Managing Director of Widget UK. “Bluetooth phone users can type SMS messages or emails on a full size keyboard rather than tap in the letters one by one.”

A Powerful Solution For Smartphone Owners
Industry analysts predict that the smart phone market is poised for phenomenal growth. Both IDC and Dataquest project that 2004 smartphone sales will double 2003 sales, and many analysts expect this doubling sales trend to continue until at least the year 2007. Many smartphone owners will utilize their handsets for much more than just verbal communication – they’ll want to update their calendars, input contact information and notes, write letters, faxes and emails and communicate in real-time using instant messaging services. Entering data while performing any of those tasks can be time-consuming and frustrating on a smartphone at the best of times, unless a keyboard-based data entry solution like the Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard is used.

In fact, the Stowaway Universal Bluetooth Keyboard is the perfect productivity accessory for a smartphone, PDA, Tablet, Media Center PC or notebook – almost any device that has Bluetooth supports this hot new product. With its genuine full-size keyboard featuring ample 18 mm spacing, the Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard allows mobile enthusiasts to quickly type email, memos, or surf the web in optimum comfort. Yet the Stowaway’s sleek, award winning, patented folding design (it weighs approximately six ounces) allows it to slip easily into a pocket or purse, so users can take it everywhere.

The Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard opens up into a full-sized keyboard whenever it’s needed and a convenient lap-lock is included that allows the keyboard to be used on a lap, making it the perfect accessory for use in airports and other tight spaces. Symbols, and international characters are also supported. And user programmable shortcut and command keys allow fast access to other applications. Rugged polycarbonate construction ensures years of reliable use.

Hassle-free Bluetooth technology means the Stowaway can be used without having to be physically connected to a user’s smartphone or digital organizer. Just removed the Stowaway Universal Bluetooth Keyboard from its convenient carrying case, open it, turn on your smartphone or PDA and begin typing – it’s that simple. There also a handy detachable PDA / Phone Stand included with every Stowaway system to make data entry even easier.

The Stowaway Universal Bluetooth Keyboard supports a wide variety of Bluetooth-enabled smart phones from leading companies, including Motorola, NEC, Nokia, Orange, O2, Panasonic, Sendo, Siemens and Sony Ericsson. The keyboard also supports Bluetooth-enabled Pocket PC PDAs from HP, Dell and others, as well as traditional Macintosh and Windows XP-based desktop and notebook computers with integrated Bluetooth technology.

"The Stowaway Universal Bluetooth Keyboard is the hottest keyboard we've ever developed --it's the Porsche of portable keyboards," said Greg van den Dries, president of Think Outside. “We are thrilled to be supporting the emerging smart phone market, where the products are evolving rapidly from techie gadgets into indispensable tools for people from all walks of life."

Get Your Stowaway Portable Bluetooth Keyboard Today
The remarkable Think Outside Stowaway Universal Bluetooth Keyboard is distributed by Widget UK Ltd, retail price £99.99 inc VAT, part number AAAH0319. For trade enquiries call 0870 755 3300 or for consumer sales see http://www.widget.co.uk.

About Think Outside
Think Outside Inc., founded in 1998, invents, engineers and manufactures mobile devices. Its Stowaway Portable Keyboard family represents the first and only 100-percent full-size, collapsible keyboards for handheld devices. The Stowaway keyboards give people on-the-go unrestricted access to e-mail and word processing, without lugging a laptop. The Stowaway keyboard has received numerous awards for its unique design and functionality and is included in the Design Collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. More information on the company and its products can be found at www.thinkoutside.com.

About Widget UK Ltd
Widget UK Ltd is a specialist distributor of mobile computing equipment. It represents innovative manufacturers such as ThinkOutside who want to bring their products to the UK and to Western Europe.

It distributes a tightly focussed range of PDA (personal digital assistant), satellite navigation and mobile scanning products to UK channel partners, including Dixons Store Group, Comet, Amazon.co.uk, Argos, Staples, Maplin, Dabs.com, Expansys as well as smaller resellers.

All the hardware, accessories and software Widget imports are also on sale direct to the public through www.widget.co.uk, a fully secured website which accepts all major credit cards.

For more information:

Mark Needham
Managing Director
Widget UK Ltd.
121 London Road
Knebworth, Herts
SG3 6EX UK
Tel: 01438 818823
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For sales enquiries please call 0845 055 0005