Belkin produces snap-on keypad for Dell Axim PDAs

Belkin this week launched its SnapNType Mini Keyboard for Dell Axim PDA models X30 and X3i, which lets users have keypad input for things like writing e-mails and entering data. The SnapNType is now available in North America for $39, Belkin says.

The keypad snaps into place at the bottom of the handheld, includes tactile feedback and buttons designed for thumb-typing, Belkin says. A "FaceBoard" button lets you type in special symbols, and the keypad works with most Pocket PC and word-processing applications. No batteries are required, and it comes with a three-year warranty. More information is available at the Belkin Web site.