Belkin SnaNType Thumb-Style Keyboard

Belkin has released a mini keyboard attachment for the Dell Axim X30/X3i handhelds this week. Dubbed the SnapNType Mini Keyboard, already available for several iPAQ and Palm handhelds, the $40 addon will give Dell users that Blackberry style feel.

Thumb-typing is very popular, many new devices adopt the technology due to customer demand, it increases data input speed especially when instant messaging and with word-processing applications. It simply connects to the interface port on the bottom of the PDA where it also receives it’s power.