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Mini Keyboard

While I'm waiting for my Xoom to arrive I've been checking out some accessories.
I came across a mini bluetooth keyboard. Looks pretty decent. Just wanted to share.
http://www.dragonext.com/49-keys-mini-wireless-bluetooth-keyboard-for-motorola-xoom.html

El Daddy said:
While I'm waiting for my Xoom to arrive I've been checking out some accessories.
I came across a mini bluetooth keyboard. Looks pretty decent. Just wanted to share.
http://www.dragonext.com/49-keys-mini-wireless-bluetooth-keyboard-for-motorola-xoom.html
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That looks sweet. Thanks.

Looks nice, and working with a PS3 as well makes it pretty attractive.
I just wonder if it would really be easier to type in than this on screen deal, especially with swype and swift key coming.
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Does anyone have the Moto keyboard? If so, is it worth it?
I'm dreaming of sitting on my couch with my xoom hooked up to my tv while I'm sitting out the couch surfing the web, watching youtube stuff, etc. Somewhat of a google tv experience I guess. That would be awesome!

joereist said:
Looks nice, and working with a PS3 as well makes it pretty attractive.
I just wonder if it would really be easier to type in than this on screen deal, especially with swype and swift key coming.
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Everyone has a different preference and style. For me, I would like to keep my tablet on my end table and having a detached physical keyboard like this would make it much easier to type something instead of grabbing the tablet, placing it on my lap and typing on the screen.

El Daddy said:
Does anyone have the Moto keyboard? If so, is it worth it?
I'm dreaming of sitting on my couch with my xoom hooked up to my tv while I'm sitting out the couch surfing the web, watching youtube stuff, etc. Somewhat of a google tv experience I guess. That would be awesome!
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The moto keyboard is worth every cent!! It is uber thin and light, I am very pleased with it. It really helps with the whole webtop theme, but you still need to touch the screen for a few things unfortunately.

Did you order that? I've been researching for a good one. I came across that one initially, but I'm pretty sure I read on some site that it didn't work well with Android.
I found this one that I'm thinking about getting
www sourcinggate com / portable-bluetooth-transfer-wireless-keyboard-mouse-combo-p-12376 . html
Would be cool if the mouse worked too

No I didn't order it. I am leaning toward the OEM keyboard because it has the shortcut keys and I can order with 25% off.
Although I would really like a trackpad for scrolling. I'm undecided on what to do.
I just want my Xoom to arrive. I have to wait until the 2nd...

I'm trying to find a cheap one that I could easily carry around with me. As thin as the moto keyboard is, its not pocket size.
Mine arrives today. I can't wait.

i bought that keyboard a few months back. it works well enough, but the build quality is a little shoddy. a almost pried it apart once when trying to insert the micro usb charge cable.

Does the xoom have HID or just keyboard compatibility? I have had that keyboard for a while and it is OK but not my favorite. I have a second, slightly wider one with a touchpad that I prefer when doing presentations.
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LegionTHEFecalExcretion said:
The moto keyboard is worth every cent!! It is uber thin and light, I am very pleased with it. It really helps with the whole webtop theme, but you still need to touch the screen for a few things unfortunately.
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Agreed.... I also puchased moto and love it

bignadad said:
Agreed.... I also puchased moto and love it
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Have you used it while mirrored to your tv? Thats what I think I'd mainly use it for.
If it works well while mirrored I think I'll pick it up.

JanetPanic said:
Does the xoom have HID or just keyboard compatibility? I have had that keyboard for a while and it is OK but not my favorite. I have a second, slightly wider one with a touchpad that I prefer when doing presentations.
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Xoom does have HID Bluetooth profile. I'm currently using my Apple BT keyboard and works just fine.

I have been using the Motorola Bluetooth keyboard with my XOOM and it works perfectly! Although it isn't "pocket size", it fits really nicely in my backpack. It's pretty thin and of great build quality. It would be nice if it had a "trackpad" but the android navigation buttons at the top of the keyboard are brilliant!

Thanks for the info. I decided to go with the Moto keyboard. I liked it had the android keys and shortcuts.
Just waiting for my xoom now....

How do you link an Apple BT keyboard to the Zoom?
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Xoom does have HID Bluetooth profile. I'm currently using my Apple BT keyboard and works just fine.
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I am interested in using my 2009 Apple bluetooth keyboard on my Zoom when it arrives. When pairing, does the Zoom return a link code to enter to link the keyboard? The reason I ask is that I have attempted to link this keyboard to my Motorola Atrix but to complete the pairing, it asks you to enter a code but does not give you one to enter and none of the usual ones work. If I remember correctly, on an Apple-to Apple link, the computer gives you a 5 digit code to enter.
Thanks!

The Logitech DiNovo Mini works too. Doesn't have all the shorcuts though but is very portable.

the best bluetooth keyboard i have used, on any device, is the microsoft 6000. hands down beats the apple offering and others. only like 30 bucks too. especially when egronomics is brought into consideration.

wayne710 said:
I am interested in using my 2009 Apple bluetooth keyboard on my Zoom when it arrives. When pairing, does the Zoom return a link code to enter to link the keyboard?
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Yes, it does.

Freedom Pro Keyboard success

I have a Freedom Pro Keyboard (bluetooth) that I use with my HTC EVO, and is small and compact for travel. I thought I would try to use it with the wifi Xoom - success! Now I have one small travel keyboard for two items.
Sorry for the crappy picture. What I am using for the "stand" is a $3 metal business card holder that I bought from Staples when I bought the Xoom.
You can get more information on the keyboard (and see better pictures) on Amazon.

scramer said:
I have a Freedom Pro Keyboard (bluetooth) that I use with my HTC EVO, and is small and compact for travel. I thought I would try to use it with the wifi Xoom - success! Now I have one small travel keyboard for two items.
Sorry for the crappy picture. What I am using for the "stand" is a $3 metal business card holder that I bought from Staples when I bought the Xoom.
You can get more information on the keyboard (and see better pictures) on Amazon.
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Looks cool but a little to steep for me. I will stick with an apple bluetooth kb.

gbmitchell said:
Looks cool but a little to steep for me. I will stick with an apple bluetooth kb.
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yea it was a little pricey but i do a lot of document preparation and bought it to fit in my purse for travel. Easier to type docs on this keyboard than on the phone keyboard. lol

Looks awesome.
Could you give us a bit of a review on it?
Do the programmable keys work with Xoom?
What is the keyboard like?
Keys get stuck at all? Does it feel like a normal keyboard?
Does the Xoom fit on the stand that it comes with?
You may have just saved me from buying the official moto keyboard, which I wasn't really keen on in the first place.
Great find.
Thanks

Sorry, it said the first post failed, so I posted again

Apple bluetooth keyboard + Note 10.1 = Woks great!

Just wanted you all to know that the bluetooth wireless keyboard from Apple works really good with the note. Easy to connect. It is a great keyboard with the perfect feel. And the keyboard is about 1 inch wider then the tablet itself, so it fits in a bag with the note really well to. Just wanted you guys to know

_terror_ said:
Just wanted you all to know that the bluetooth wireless keyboard from Apple works really good with the note. Easy to connect. It is a great keyboard with the perfect feel. And the keyboard is about 1 inch wider then the tablet itself, so it fits in a bag with the note really well to. Just wanted you guys to know
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Was wondering if it work......... Thanks

I use a Logitech Bluetooth keyboard my wife bought for her iPad and that also works really well. Comes with a stand.
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bsaman said:
I use a Logitech Bluetooth keyboard my wife bought for her iPad and that also works really well. Comes with a stand.
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can you post a pic or link to it? thanks in advance

providence said:
can you post a pic or link to it? thanks in advance
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This is the one I use: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/tablet-keyboard-ipad
The stand is also a sort of storage pouch, making the whole thing pretty portable. What you might find is all the function keys may not work (haven't really tried play/pause/forward/rewind) but it's useful for typing, especially when dealing with entering complicated passwords.

AND apple wireless bluetooth mouse works great too. WITH scroll!

I have got an Anker keyboard from Amazon, and a Logitech V470 mouse and they both work great.

_terror_ said:
Just wanted you all to know that the bluetooth wireless keyboard from Apple works really good with the note. Easy to connect. It is a great keyboard with the perfect feel. And the keyboard is about 1 inch wider then the tablet itself, so it fits in a bag with the note really well to. Just wanted you guys to know
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Yeah, mine also works great. I also iontics mini bluetooth keyboard to go with note 10.1. Very nice.

Lumsing Bluetooth 3.0 Keyboard VS Anker Bluetooth 3.0 Keyboard

These two keyboards have the same price $29.99 on Amazon, therefore I will focus on appearance and function features. They are both black, glossy, aluminum, and ultrathin. Anker’s dimension is 9.4 x 5.1 x 0.2 inches, Lumsing’s is 10.24 x 5.31 x 0.39 inches. The weight have slim difference, 8 ounces Anker and 7.95 ounces Lumsing.
Both of them have the thickest part on the top. There are the rechargeable lithium batteries. Both work up to 140 hours. Also, same recharging solution through USB cable. However, there is a little bit different. The batteries of Anker is in the top front. It makes that part hidden visually. Therefore, the whole keyboard looks like a very thin board. Meanwhile, Lumsing put it in the top bottom as a stand for the keyboard. It makes the keyboard inclined on horizontal surface. Moreover, Lumsing designed a hidden stand for tablet / phones. It pop out from the top of keyboard.
Furthermore, their keystrokes are similar. Either of them have number pad. Anyways, it is normal for ultrathin keyboard. Function keys are on the top, 3 OS shiftable, bla bla bla. However, there is a tiny difference. Lumsing’s characters are printed with fluorescent materials. Therefore, you can see it in dark environment. Those materials emit soft green yellow light. Quite a sweet design for me as I like the room light out during with a screen.
Overall, they are similar mostly even the price. but Lumsing have pop out stand for tablets and fluorescent keystroke for the same price. Considered a better bargain.

Thanks for posting this review.
Could you post a picture of the Lumsing with the Nexus 7 on it?

doomsjay said:
Thanks for posting this review.
Could you post a picture of the Lumsing with the Nexus 7 on it?
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Not to question the integrity of the OP, but he's got one post which seems, ah, pretty invested in one of those two keyboards.

Larrondo said:
Not to question the integrity of the OP, but he's got one post which seems, ah, pretty invested in one of those two keyboards.
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And I suddenly noticed that.

I bought the Anker keyboard and it works quite well with my 2013 N7.

sparksd said:
I bought the Anker keyboard and it works quite well with my 2013 N7.
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How portable is it? Isn't it a bit larger than the N7? How are you carrying it around? I've been thinking about a folding keyboard.

Larrondo said:
How portable is it? Isn't it a bit larger than the N7? How are you carrying it around? I've been thinking about a folding keyboard.
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It is slightly larger than the N7. I bought a Cosmos neoprene case for it. At 8 oz it's hard to really get any lighter and that was the big reason I bought it to replace my heavy Logitech Bluetooth keyboard. This thing weighs next to nothing.

sparksd said:
It is slightly larger than the N7. I bought a Cosmos neoprene case for it. At 8 oz it's hard to really get any lighter and that was the big reason I bought it to replace my heavy Logitech Bluetooth keyboard. This thing weighs next to nothing.
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Hm. Thanks for the info. I might end up going for this after all-- but the one I'm seeing on Amazon says it's 11oz-- still plenty light for a keyboard (almost exactly what the N7 weighs.) It's also dropped to $20 bucks.

Larrondo said:
How portable is it? Isn't it a bit larger than the N7? How are you carrying it around? I've been thinking about a folding keyboard.
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Larrondo said:
Hm. Thanks for the info. I might end up going for this after all-- but the one I'm seeing on Amazon says it's 11oz-- still plenty light for a keyboard (almost exactly what the N7 weighs.) It's also dropped to $20 bucks.
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You're looking at the larger Anker keyboard - that one is 1.8" longer than the Anker I got:
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Slim-Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Aluminum/dp/B00BKW2410/ref=pd_cp_pc_2

sparksd said:
You're looking at the larger Anker keyboard - that one is 1.8" longer than the Anker I got:
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Slim-Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Aluminum/dp/B00BKW2410/ref=pd_cp_pc_2
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I see. Very nice. Thanks for pointing me at the right one.

Larrondo said:
I see. Very nice. Thanks for pointing me at the right one.
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Glad to help.
On a more general note regarding Bluetooth keyboards, some are not playing well with Android 4.3:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-compatibility-with-many-bluetooth-keyboards/
Also, don't expect full compatibility with those that work. I've tried several different makes and there's always something popping up, usually having to do with particular apps (e.g., use of arrows to scroll doesn't work with some browsers) but also special function keys (like increasing or decreasing brightness) may not work. On the Anker keyboard, the Delete key is purposefully used to toggle the N7's screen on or off (Backspace works as expected). Each one seems to have its quirks.

I can confirm certain issues with the anker keyboard.
While generally working perfectly fine, some keys simply do not what they are intended to, others are not functional at all.
Sometimes i have double keystroke recongnition while fast typing, which can reesult in ssome interresting typping. (errors in last sentence are for showcase only )
What bugs me most is, that i cant press enter in skype to send a message. in fact skype recognizes the keyboard, sets the focus and disables the send button completely. i have to switch off the keyboard or try to get a focus change to get back the ability to klick on send. Seems to be a mixed problem of android an buggy skype though.

Just another option...
I tried the N7 with Apple Wireless Keyboard and Logitech K810 Bluetooth Keyboard. The Apple one have some issue with delayed key.
The K810 seems to works well...so far. And this is in addition to allowing the keyboard to connect up to 3 devices, with button so you can switch easily (F1, F2 and F3).
I am planning to buy one more when it's on sale (was $59.99 on Amazon) and bring it to my office so I can use it with my Win 7 machine, iMac and Nexus 7!

I thought I read somewhere that the Bluetooth keyboard issues happened early in 4.3 but have since been fixed. Does anyone know if that's true or just wishful thinking on my part. If the issues aren't fixed on 4.3, are they fixed on 4.4?

Amazon Keyboard Cases

Anyone use or own the ~$35 bluetooth keyboard cases for the Note 2014? I would love to get one of the fancy belkin ones but the price is way high. I have a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse I use for SMS/MMS and productivity apps at school but its not very practical because its not attached so it gets clumsy. I could easily ditch the mouse if those things are worth a darn. I saw some good reviews but wanted to see if anyone here has had good luck with them.

whitebus61 said:
Anyone use or own the ~$35 bluetooth keyboard cases for the Note 2014? I would love to get one of the fancy belkin ones but the price is way high. I have a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse I use for SMS/MMS and productivity apps at school but its not very practical because its not attached so it gets clumsy. I could easily ditch the mouse if those things are worth a darn. I saw some good reviews but wanted to see if anyone here has had good luck with them.
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Mine is fantastic.....great quality and works with the keyboard and my MS Bluetooth mouse at the same time... I also got one for my 7" tab too....

jonling said:
Mine is fantastic.....great quality and works with the keyboard and my MS Bluetooth mouse at the same time... I also got one for my 7" tab too....
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Awesome glad to hear it. I'll be getting one for sure then. Thank you