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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=58539&item=5120222928&rd=1
If anybody has seen one of these in action I would be interested in their comments.
i should be a little cautious here. this item was developed by iBIZ Technology Corp. they took pre release orders for the unit and then issued this letter http://store.yahoo.com/ibizpda/vike.html . these units are not available from the manufacturer yet. (according to there web site)
so it looks like these are development \ research units.
i belive the technology is developed and stable they just have manufacturing issue. ive been waiting for them to come to market for a few months now :roll:
Hope this helps
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The Pilgrim
Virtual Keyboard
I have one - it works fine as long as you take a little time to get the sensitivity right and use the right surface.
(It's hard to see keyboard projection in bright sunlight obviously)
Its a pity there is no rack or stand to set the PDA upright - typing is tricky when screen is not in a easy to view position.
Hope this helps,
Barrance
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barrance said:
I have one - it works fine as long as you take a little time to get the sensitivity right and use the right surface.
(It's hard to see keyboard projection in bright sunlight obviously)
Its a pity there is no rack or stand to set the PDA upright - typing is tricky when screen is not in a easy to view position.
Hope this helps,
Barrance
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Hey Barrance,
Mind posting the store you got it from and how much it costs? very interested in this technology - it would be cool to use
Thanks in advance.
We recently reviewed this device. Innovative but not entirely practical yet.
See http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/itech-keyboard.php
Cool Thanks Griffog
Greetings,
I'm an Android newbie and just got my Galaxy S2 last week...
Consider me being a video game-o-holic you can understand why I developed a sever case of finger spasms/reduced manual functions over the past few days
I wonder if someone tried one of these "GAME CONTROLLER GRIP / GAME PAD CONTROLLER" seen at eBay (mostly for the iPhone though...).
Is there something suitable for the SG2 as well?
Perhaps the iPhone models can be modified for the Galaxy !?
Gal
(I can't post direct links yet..sorry...)
i think one is icontrolpad, not sure who makes it but seen a few youtube vids , there's another type i forgot the name
iControlPad will work, but I don't think it can grip the SGSII (despite having a couple of sizes of side-grips). The other one is the Phonejoy, I have one, works great (although only the emulators and Gamevil titles will work with it, enough for me, but perhaps not others).
Actually - I've been looking for a more "passive" controller similar to the images I posted.
It's probably no more than "ergonomically" designed cover for the phone, hence, fully compatible with any game/app - especially in horizontal mode...
Its cheap and seem to make playing more comfortable then holding a bare phone...
BTW - looking at the "Phonejoy" ... I couldn't help myself thinking its probably feasible to utilize a more "universal" solution to work with other ,commonly available, BT controllers - perhaps with few bits of code trickery from an XDA wizard
!?!?!
Wouldn't it be cool?
Did I miss a similar existing project?
Gal
You could try this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Nintendo-SNES-controller-into-bluetooth-/
Basically, the guy took a BGP100's innards and interfaced it with an old SNES controller. Apparently it works quite well, and it seems he takes orders for building one for you.
iControlPad has a set of rubber sides coming soon that converts it into a plain Bluetooth controller without the clamps to hold a phone. SGS2-sized clamps aren't available yet.
Not quite sure what you meant by "passive" tho.
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You could try this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Nintendo-SNES-controller-into-bluetooth-/
Basically, the guy took a BGP100's innards and interfaced it with an old SNES controller. Apparently it works quite well, and it seems he takes orders for building one for you.
iControlPad has a set of rubber sides coming soon that converts it into a plain Bluetooth controller without the clamps to hold a phone. SGS2-sized clamps aren't available yet.
Not quite sure what you meant by "passive" tho.
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If you don't mind me asking, how do you know that info about the iControlPad? Anybody here tried the iControlPad with a SGS2?
BTW I contacted the Phonejoy dealer, and apparently he is hoping to be selling a new model based on the PS3 controller (IE: with added analog sticks) early next month!
That info is available at the iControlPad website.
Is anyone using a stylus with the A100? There are times I would prefer writing or tapping things out with a stylus instead of my finger.
I tried this stylus because it actually claimed to work with the Iconia Tab when I bought. But it was unusable and I sent it back. (I could pretty much get a lighter touch and more accuracy with my fist.)
So is it the nature of the screen that a stylus won't work well? Or did I just pick a bad stylus?
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So is it the nature of the screen that a stylus won't work well? Or did I just pick a bad stylus?
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My experience with two different styluses (neither of them is your model) is that they are:
1) - inaccurate - impossible to hit a precise point on the screen.
2) - choppy - cannot draw a continuous straight line in a drawing program.
So for me, a stylus is a complete waste of money. $40 in my case
Personally, I think it's the screen.
I bought a $10 stylus, and it sucked on it.
Then I helped fund the "Cosmonaut" stylus on Kickstarted, so I got one of those for free, and it is absolutely incredible, but it doesn't work on the A100. It is choppy when I draw, like it isn't always conducting.
But when I use it on my phone, or on my sister's iPad, it works flawlessly.
That's why I think it is the screen.
anyone find a working one?
Hi all curious if anyone found a working stylus? I use adobe touch and a working stylus would make my life tons easier? Can anyone confirm if the screen is the real issue? Thanks!
I purchased the Acer stylus official, I must say it is quite accurate, and with the right pressure can make almost a straight line. But the screen is a bit 'too sensitive, should be calibrated.
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Is anyone using a stylus with the A100? There are times I would prefer writing or tapping things out with a stylus instead of my finger.
I tried this stylus because it actually claimed to work with the Iconia Tab when I bought. But it was unusable and I sent it back. (I could pretty much get a lighter touch and more accuracy with my fist.)
So is it the nature of the screen that a stylus won't work well? Or did I just pick a bad stylus?
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I haven't used many. Most look very bulbous and are enough money that I haven't been willing to try one. The only Stylus I have purchased are the cheap little ones for the Nintendo DS. I payed $4 for a 3 pack of them. They are TINY, but they telescope so you can have one in your change pocket and forget its even there. They have a fine tip but not all that soft. what I like is I can use it to pin-point click small buttons and links easily with them. For less then $1.50 each I like them allot.
I use a cheap Inland Bluetooth mouse at home. It was less then $15 at Fry's and works fine with our device. It makes a nice sort of a remote when watching movies on the TV and the mouse pointer works great for controlling the interface. The scroll wheel works wonders to navigate lists. It also has yet to use up the first pair of AAA batteries I put in it a few weeks ago.
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I haven't used many. Most look very bulbous and are enough money that I haven't been willing to try one. The only Stylus I have purchased are the cheap little ones for the Nintendo DS. I payed $4 for a 3 pack of them. They are TINY, but they telescope so you can have one in your change pocket and forget its even there. They have a fine tip but not all that soft. what I like is I can use it to pin-point click small buttons and links easily with them. For less then $1.50 each I like them allot.
I use a cheap Inland Bluetooth mouse at home. It was less then $15 at Fry's and works fine with our device. It makes a nice sort of a remote when watching movies on the TV and the mouse pointer works great for controlling the interface. The scroll wheel works wonders to navigate lists. It also has yet to use up the first pair of AAA batteries I put in it a few weeks ago.
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Hi sudo
Do the styli from the 3ds actually work with the A100 then? I tried my DS lite styli but they didn't work at all, didn't think they would, I sld my 3DS a long time ago so can try with one of them at the moment
Sent from my A500
I bought one at the source for 10$ works great on all my devices
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Hi all,
I'd like to start a bit of a revival in this thread as I'm really craving a decent stylus right now, for a long time I was an expensive fountain pen and notebook guy, still am for some things, but since ICS and me being used to my tablet on my person it's so useful, but I can only type so quickly on a touch screen that I miss shorthand.
Here is a link that surfaced for the iPad, it has a great gamut of styli, http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/10/2925937/best-stylus-ipad-review
I'm wondering what the cosmonaut is like with ICS and build.prop modifications, have you tried this mitch?
For writing consider Adonit Jot - it has some problems (skipping) but they are easy to fix (free replacement discs or conductive greas or... toothpaste) - you will find more on Asus Transformer forum, there is a guy from Adonit answering all questions too.
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For writing consider Adonit Jot - it has some problems (skipping) but they are easy to fix (free replacement discs or conductive greas or... toothpaste) - you will find more on Asus Transformer forum, there is a guy from Adonit answering all questions too.
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Thanks for the tip, I've read that the adonit is the most precise by far, so perhaps this could be a good choice, I can buy them over here in the UK too
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This might be stupid but I have the spigen slim armor case and I was thinking how awesome it would be to have all the gameboy buttons to use it as a gameboy. Something that would be compatible with the emulators currently available. Im probably not wording this right but I hope u get were im going with this.:good:
I have no idea what your talking about. But then again I'm purchasing a Moga Power Pro this minute so... close enough? I also have my Xperia Play sitting around if I need portability with my PSP games when I'm at school or hanging out with friends.
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I have no idea what your talking about. But then again I'm purchasing a Moga Power Pro this minute so... close enough? I also have my Xperia Play sitting around if I need portability with my PSP games when I'm at school or hanging out with friends.
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Hey sounds like a good idea. Draw up a couple of different plans on how it will work, and do a kickstarter. Maybe you can get enough money to develop it. They have the Logitech pads for phones, why not make an emulator pad for phones. Just mention my name when you are rich and famous off this idea.
has anyone used this case
I haven't, but is that the same one as:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ssories/tried-aluminum-keyboard-case-t3092851
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I haven't, but is that the same one as:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ssories/tried-aluminum-keyboard-case-t3092851
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no its not the same one. sorry i didnt get a notification that you had replied sorry. my next pay ill probably pick one up and put up a review of it for people on here.
I'm currently using a modified one from Logitech, but I'd prefer to try a new one to couple it with my linux use: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-install-gnu-linux-samsung-galaxy-t3239809 (Lollipop support's incoming in a few hours)
So any kind of user (or even professional) review would be welcome.
i just got the keyboard in the very first post. I like it alot. the trackpad works nicely, but takes a very light touch to click. that hasn't caused and issues, I'm just used to tapping my laptop trackpad really hard.
it holds the Note very securely, which I like, but you can't charge it without taking it off the keyboard which I don't like. You could flip it around and put the tablet on upside down, but then you can't access the power and volume keys. but anyway, the keys are comfortable and I can type on it as fast as I can on any other keyboard. it's also substantial, a little heavy and solid. I like that.
I wish it had a "return to previous screen" to " button though. and I wish the '"sleep" button wasn't just above the back button. I've hit that a couple times which is irritating. Just something to get used to though. It does a very good job of making the Note into a little laptop. I paid around $40 on ebay and think it was worth it.
Hi thanks for your short review!
If you don't mind, I'd have a few extra questions:
1) How easy/hard is it to remove the tablet from the keyboard/case? Is it tight enough so it won't accidentally fall out if you hold it by the keyboard part when it's closed?
2) Sort of connected to the previous question, is it possible to use the tablet/keyboard combination in as a proper laptop, i.e. on your lap somewhat comfortably?
The other two questions concern the usability of keys, in case you happen to know.
3) Is there any key that can be used for AltGr? I've got a few keys in my keyboard layout that I have to access using this key. I was wondering if the key between Alt and Space - it's some Apple symbol, isn't it? - could function as AltGr? (just for reference, the pictures I'm looking at are here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161704633039)
4) Do you happen to know, if there's a way of inputting F-keys, e.g. using Fn + number keys? This might only make sense for people who are using Linux on their tablet, but could make quite a difference in terms of how useful the keyboard is (depending on how much you use them).
5) Did I see correctly that there's a forward delete button above backspace (probably accessible in comination with Fn)?
addthere is a Fn key that you can use in combination with the number keys like the function keys on a full keyboard. I don't use them though, so I don't know alot about how they work or differ from a full keyboard. I see the other key you mention, but I don't know if or how you can remap it. Out of the box, it is a toggle for a google search bar.
I like the layout of the keys, it's pretty traditional, however, a big frustration has been that the "back" key is small and right below a "sleep" key. I hit the sleep all the time when I want back, and that's been irritating. But the more I use it, the better I get at hitting back when I want to intsead of sleep. As far as the feel and usability of the keys, I love it. I can keyboard as fast (as long as I don't hit the damn sleep key) on this little board as well as I can on my work laptop.
the track pad works really well, when I remember it's there I'm making the transition from touching the screen all the time to using the trackpad and I like it. I did have to adjust my thumbs a bit to keep from accidentally brushing it. However, there isn't a scroll function, so you still have to scroll by touching the screen.
Fitting the tablet onto the board is pretty tight, but it is getting easier as I use it (I've had the keyboard for about 3 weeks and use it everyday) It is VERY secure though and truly feels like a little laptop. No danger of the Note coming off accidentally. You have to flip the Note upside down to charge it while it's mounted on the keyboard and I worried a little about the pressure on the camera, but so far that doesn't seem to be a problem.
The keyboard is on the heavier side and works excellently on a desk or other hard surface. but on a lap or soft surface like a couch, the Note is still a little top heavy. I use it on the couch in front of the TV all the time at home though and haven't found this to be too much of a problem....but for actually on your lap, it doesn't work very well, at least for me.
Time will tell how well the hinge holds up. It seems relatively sturdy and stable, but it seems like the weak spot to me. So far it's holding up nicely, but in a year or so? We'll just have to see.
I hope that helps a little. Overall, I'm glad I got this keyboard and use it all this the time. My Note lives in it.
Since it came from China, it took a long time to get here, probably 3 or 4 weeks from when I bought on eBay, but well within the timeframe the vendor said.
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I just thought I'd try using this keyboard on my lap again, and actually, it's not too bad. I find I kind of rest the heel of my left hand to keep it upright and I can type quite comfortably. I guess it really makes a difference in how you sit and/or how big your lap is!
I do have another keyboard that I've used for a while, I also got on eBay. It is much lighter, but with no hinge. The note just sits in a slot. It works fine, but I wanted to try this one for the more secure mating of the two devices. This one really fills the bill in that regard, so I prefer it, even though the other keyboard had an Android key for "back" in addition to a true back/delete key. I miss that Android back key.
also, just to add, I have a glass screen protector on my Note...this may change the tight fit and also the protection. I do get marks on the screen (protector) from inserting and de-serting the Note. so far, they have not been scratches, but come off with some vigorous wiping with a cloth.
I have found this one while searching. Though it looks like a pretty cool accesssory, but only real world testing can prove that.
Keyboard withTouch panel for samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014 edition tablet PC for samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014 edition keyboard
http://s.aliexpress.com/FjieQvA7
(from AliExpress Android)
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addthere is a Fn key that you can use in combination with the number keys like the function keys on a full keyboard. I don't use them though, so I don't know alot about how they work or differ from a full keyboard. I see the other key you mention, but I don't know if or how you can remap it. Out of the box, it is a toggle for a google search bar. [...]
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Thanks a lot, that was quite helpful in terms of usability! Sounds like a versatile device, but I get the impression that for my use case it might miss some keys, at least/especially if I want to keep working with DE keyboard layout.
For people who can/want to deal with a German keyboard, this one seems to be pretty good judging by the reviews:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00..._rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=585296387&pf_rd_i=desktop
Still no hinge, but they claim that it is usable on the lap. They might offer English versions on Amazon UK/US as well in case anyone's interested (vaguely remember seeing something like that).
I'm considering to try fixing together something myself with a simple case, some laptop hinges and a bluetooth keyboard. Don't know if I'll be able to build anything useful and not abhorrently disfunctional, or if/when I'll ever find the time...
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I have found this one while searching. Though it looks like a pretty cool accesssory, but only real world testing can prove that.
Keyboard withTouch panel for samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014 edition tablet PC for samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014 edition keyboard
http://s.aliexpress.com/FjieQvA7
(from AliExpress Android)
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In my opinion it looks good but is a bit expensive.