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[Q] Bluetooth keyboard?

So, I've been looking for a way to use my Cappy to take notes in classes, instead of my laptop. Searching on Google brought up a Youtube video of a Apple bluetooth keyboard working with the Samsung Vibrant (still newbie, can't post links).
Does anyone how or if this is possible with the Captivate? If not, does anyone know of a good alternative for under $50?

xda>captivate>accessories (aka where this post is) look down a few posts... theres already a few.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924382&page=3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926600
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LucasBrazil1984 said:
So, I've looking for a way to use my Cappy to take notes in classes, instead of my laptop. Searching on Google brought up a Youtube video of a Apple bluetooth keyboard working with the Samsung Vibrant (still newbie, can't post links).
Does anyone how or if this is possible with the Captivate? If not, does anyone know of a good alternative for under $50?
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I would think it works. Bluetooth is a pretty universal technology and as far as I know, the Vibrant and Captivate are near identical. I know there will be some internal changes for the different frequencies and some exterior styling differences, but fundamentally the same.

Yeah, I should have mentioned in the OP that the Dinovo mini keyboard and similars are not really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking for something closer to a netbook-size keyboard.

ebay search : "mini bluetooth keyboard" theres all sorts of sizes

Ok, thanks, do you (or anyone else) know if the bluetooth keyboard being sold for Ipad (it's being sold as 'Slim Wireless Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad Mac PC') will work with the Captivate?
Seems like a great option, given the price and portability.

I've used my desktop Bluetooth keyboard with my phone without any issues. I would wager that ANY Bluetooth keyboard would work. I also used a Bluetooth mouse. That was cool, a mouse pointer shows up on the screen.
There must be literally hundreds of options for Bluetooth keyboards. Just check out Amazon, or Google shopper.
Just like memory is universal I bet Bluetooth accessories are universal. People slap compatibility on anything, "micro SD card for Captivate", "AC to USB adapter for iPod", etc. I bet the iPad keyboard would work fine.
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So, I bought the keyboard I mentioned and it works great.
Only problem is I can't use the keyboard's accents (tilde, for example). Is there any key mapping app I can use?
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the red accents? hold FN while pushing other buttons. its not a toggle its a hold+
shift gives you CAPS and blue accents
and check out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926600&page=3

[Q] Any hope for physical keyboard accessory?

Hi everyone,
Does anyone how to contact Samsung for requesting them to design an official accessory? Or even an after market company if its interested in making physical (bluetooth?) keyboard for Galaxy note.
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I don't think anyone buying Galaxy note is concerned about the size or thickness of such accessory and probably it can make gripping the phone easier. Also, it is possible to add more battery juice with such design. With all that in mind, I think there is a great market for such accessory for this phone or other phones in general.
What do you think about this? and Do you know any contact info for samsung (Not the customer service - I want to contact someone who takes my words seriously) or other companies to ask them for such accessory?
Brief info (You can skip it):
I really got tired from waiting for mobile with dual-core (now seems: quad cores are coming), good GPU, 1GB RAM & with sd-card extendability and decent screen with physical keyboard and good battery. After long time waiting, Galaxy Note came to meet my needs, but with only one major thing missing for me a physical keyboard. After seeing a physical case for iPhone, I said why there can't be any for Galaxy note? and here I am writing new thread about this.​

OMG this accessory is my DREAM.
Is theire any keybord like this compatible with the Galaxy S2 ???

neuTrue said:
Something like this
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you can try with this
http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/24/dell-streak-makes-friends-with-logitech-dinovo-mini-in-more-way/
and you can try with any bt keyboard
here the official one

vanquishV12 said:
OMG this accessory is my DREAM.
Is theire any keybord like this compatible with the Galaxy S2 ???
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eBay and Google might help you in this. Yesterday, I couldn't find one for Samsung Galaxy (Only for TAB like dock) or anything rather than iPhone.
uvz said:
you can try with this
http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/24/dell-streak-makes-friends-with-logitech-dinovo-mini-in-more-way/
and you can try with any bt keyboard
here the official one
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First, thanks for this useful post.
I think I needed to be more specific about this, the keyboard should be in case. I mean when you need it, you slide it out and when finish get it in. Like Droids(milestones) and Xperia Pro/Play.
It is really annoying to carry bt keyboard with you all the time (as the official bt keyboard).
By the way, Logitech keyboard doesn't seems particle. Having it seems better than nothing and I'll need to think about it more. Also, Do you think it going to fit with Galaxy note?
Edit: it seems the guy with the keyboard (Logitech diNovo Mini) attached it to his dell streak with tape.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2eSWHLL1N8&feature=player_embedded

The Logitech keyboard looks amazing. I think i will buy it and test with my Note. But it's pretty expensive. So it will take some time.
I like physicall keyboards, and I think for such a big device like the Note you can create a great keyboard, better then HTC's.

I found on amazon some interesting bluetooth keyboards. And much cheaper. Honestly they cost min. 30 €.
I think i will order one in sone weeks for testing. If it will be good, i think i can make a matching case myself.
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Anyone managed to hardhack the diNovo Mini and the Note together ?

Great keyboard but expensive ... I'm looking this with Azerty keyboard and more cheaper ...

Looking for Mini Bluetooth Keyboard's...what do you use?

Hey, i have to android devices i would like to be able to connect a Bluetooth keyboard to it to type assays on the go with. I would like to keep it in a respectable price range while still having good connection, battery life, and build quality. In all $50 is my Max besides a full size keyboard...
Now my first choice was a full size keyboard...take a look:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...0d0bf86d2fen02
see for that keyboard i know i can trust that company in good build quality and good battery life, but with an $80 Price tag, its a bit much for a keyboard.
Next are some mini's off of Amazon.ca...take a look:
1. $15
Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad/iPhone 4.0 OS/Android/Window Mobile/Symbian smartphone: Amazon.ca: Electronics
2. $20
DURAGADGET Miniature Bluetooth Tablet Keyboard For Apple iPad 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 & ASUS EeePad Transformer: Amazon.ca: Electronics
3. $30
K10 Bluetooth Keyboard, ideal for iPad/iPad2, iPhone with Bluetooth, Playstation 3, mobile devices with Windows Mobile / Nokia Symbian OS: Amazon.ca: Electronics
4. $40
Hip Street HS-PBMINIKYBD Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for Playbook (Black): Amazon.ca: Electronics
5. $40
Mini Handheld Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard with Joystick Mouse Control 76 keys: Amazon.ca: Electronics
So those are some ( Top Five ) That i looked at and believe to be ok options, now if anyone has any experience with any of these , witch would you recommend...
Thanks

I have the keyboard with joystick control and love it. Typing is easy to do on it, once you set up the initial connected it takes just a flip of a switch to pair. The joystick is cool because sometimes you just feel like using a mouse, scrolling also becomes easier with the touch scrolling the keyboard has.

I have one of those mini bluetooth keyboards and its a PITA to use, the keys are very soft and not very easy to press.
I am also starting to look for a full size bluetooth keyboard, especially once ubuntu for android gets released as I will be using my phone as silent internet machine

sorry,, i even didn't use any bluetooth keyboard

I use this one
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amy822 said:
I use this one
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I use it too and is very fast connecting it

I picked up a used Microsoft 6000 from ebay for $25 (including shipping).
I first saw and felt the keys at my local Frys, and loved it. (Frys wanted $99)
Honestly though, the keyboard (and detatched 10-key) just sit in my backpack. I lug it around to work with me every day, and when I go out of town, but still haven't found a good excuse to actually use it.

Motorola made one when the Xoom/Atrix released. Can be had for under $40, nice size in between really tiny and full size.
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What if we don't use the stock browser?
I'm looking to buy a small Bluetooth keyboard for my Thrive. Most of the Android-specific ones have hotkeys for popular apps like the browser, e-mail, etc.
One problem I found is that some of them will only work with the stock browser and stock e-mail app (or Gmail).
Does anyone know of a Bluetooth keyboard that has hotkeys that will launch the e-mail and browser of my choice? I use K9 for mail and Dolphin to browse, so stock-app hotkeys don't work for me.
Any thoughts? Thanks!

Made2Last said:
Motorola made one when the Xoom/Atrix released. Can be had for under $40, nice size in between really tiny and full size.
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Which I now wish I had left in the store. Great keyboard when it's working. Pairing it was a nightmare. No one should have to Google for hours because normal pairing we're used to just doesn't work.
Using this on my Epic Touch 4G & some bright kid in my house managed to unpair it. Once pairfed it's not like it has to be redone every time so since I forgot all I had to do, I spent hours looking for this info again.
NOW....for the life of me I cannot get this keyboard to connect with my Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 which is supposed to have HID profile. It's paired but refuses to connect. Looking now at one of the minis.

Anker Ultra-Slim bt keyboard!!!

I just posted a detailed review over at Note 2 accessories section for Anker Ultra-Slim BT keyboard: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241908
and also mentioned how well it works with Nexus 7, since I tested it with both Note 2 and Nexus 7. Plus I took a bunch of pictures to go along with my write-up. So just visit the link above for a review write up and enjoy the pictures below related to N7
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Thats a very nice keyboard.
And a case too.
Too bad these keyboards only come in american variant, I'd prefer slovenian layout, but that is never going to happen.

issak42 said:
Thats a very nice keyboard.
And a case too.
Too bad these keyboards only come in american variant, I'd prefer slovenian layout, but that is never going to happen.
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Well, these are just physical keys mapped to your virtual keyboard, right? So if you are using different virtual keyboard on your Nexus 7 with Slovenian characters/layout, wouldn't that just be transparent? Unless if I misunderstood you?

Interesting keyboard. Nice photos.
I think the big question is how the keys map to the nexus, both the soft keyboard and special functions. The best thing for me is its size and ability to easily take with my nexus 7. I am concerned the keys might be cramped together. Interesting because its layout is based on Apple bluetooth keyboard.
Logitech has the K810 that is *compatible* with Android, Windows 8/RT, iPad (2,3,4,etc) but has a windows style layout. It has the advantage of back light but disadvantage of being an inch thick. It is much wider than Anker giving more room to spread out the keys, but much harder to carry on the road with the nexus 7.
The Anker is inexpensive on Amazon, and hopefully it is robust - e.g. keys work on touch, correct keys typed as pressed, etc.
Can people post more results and experiences after using it for a couple weeks?

Wow, it looks amazing, so thin! Very tempting

Can you connect via USB otg? Or is that mini slot only for charging?

vectron said:
Well, these are just physical keys mapped to your virtual keyboard, right? So if you are using different virtual keyboard on your Nexus 7 with Slovenian characters/layout, wouldn't that just be transparent? Unless if I misunderstood you?
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You are correct, I can set slovene layout and it would work, but I think that Slovene layout on android isn't equal to Slovene layout on PC, special characters are mapped differently, like @ sign for example. Maybe something changed in 4.2.2, I need to check again.
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This keyboard is really good. It is very small while still fully usable for typing. I think one reason is the key pad action, texture is excellent The aluminum back is great, too. Unobtrusive to carry with my Nexus 7 tablet.
Anker® Ultra-Slim Highly-Portable Bluetooth 3.0 Keyboard for iPad 2 / 3 / 4 - Silver Aluminum Body
But, there are some cons for Nexus 7.
1) The pairing is sometimes broken, sometimes after waiting 10 seconds pairing succeeds. I found two workarounds if broken. Unsure yet what sequence prompts either case.
a) Un-pair the keyboard from the bluetooth paired device list. Re-pair and type in the newly generated random number. Normal pairing prompts for a large number (7-8 digits) randomly generated by the keyboard, that you type on the keyboard.
b) On the Nexus 7 search for devices, the Nexus 7 prompts for a key (eg 0000,1234). If this happens type 1234 on the Nexus 7 *and* subsequently 1234 (+ enter) on the keyboard.
2) The special keys are for iPad 2/3/4 and *not* for Nexus 7. The Fn-Home,Fn-PgUp,Fn-PgDown,Fn-End do not work. The brightness controls do not work. The volume and music controls do not work. The lock key, home key, tab key does work.The search key only appears to work because at Android Home screen if you start typing the search screen automatically appears, you can type search key or any other letter.
I mention the special key issues on Nexus 7 because the Logitech K810 is fully compatible with the Nexus 7 and every special key works. And, the K810 is also compatible with iPad 2/3/4. The Logitech K810 is a full size keyboard the same size as Apple's bluetooth keyboard.
In summary the Anker keyboard is great for normal typing and extremely portable. But, if Anker releases an Android version with special key support it would be worth replacing the iPad version.

Very nice one!

How are you what kind of case is that on your nexus

tcb22373 said:
How are you what kind of case is that on your nexus
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I believe that is an Active case with Multi-Purpose Cover by Seidio.
Someone please confirm. Thanks.

That's a solid looking case, might have to get one too.

[Q] Any 10 inch or more keyboards for this yet?

I have seen someone use the Acer Iconica keyboard, as it has a holder for it - however it is not very stable. I cannot understand why no-one has made a keyboard that is 10 inch or more for the nexus 7, as 7 inches is just too small. a 10 inch keyboard is only 1.5 inches either side!
Thank you,
Habylab

habylab said:
I have seen someone use the Acer Iconica keyboard, as it has a holder for it - however it is not very stable. I cannot understand why no-one has made a keyboard that is 10 inch or more for the nexus 7, as 7 inches is just too small. a 10 inch keyboard is only 1.5 inches either side!
Thank you,
Habylab
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Probably because the makers of the keyboards make it as part of a case in which to carry the tablet around with, not a standalone that you leave somewhere. If someone made a 10" keyboard case for a 7" tablet and the person was ok to carry that keyboard case with tablet around, why not just buy a 10" tablet then?
I can imagine they wouldn't sell very well either. If they would have, you would bet someone would have made one by now.

I am using the logitech bluetooth tablet keyboard.
the case of the keyboard turns into a rack for the tablet
but you can't use it on your lap, you need a desk to use that keyboard.
and you are carrying two piece around instead one like a keyboard cover.

goofball2k said:
Probably because the makers of the keyboards make it as part of a case in which to carry the tablet around with, not a standalone that you leave somewhere. If someone made a 10" keyboard case for a 7" tablet and the person was ok to carry that keyboard case with tablet around, why not just buy a 10" tablet then?
I can imagine they wouldn't sell very well either. If they would have, you would bet someone would have made one by now.
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But no one thought something like the iPhone would sell well until it was considered, like this idea? It makes perfect sense
Less weight
Bigger, easier keyboard
Same great portability
More stable to hold tablet
hevangel said:
I am using the logitech bluetooth tablet keyboard.
the case of the keyboard turns into a rack for the tablet
but you can't use it on your lap, you need a desk to use that keyboard.
and you are carrying two piece around instead one like a keyboard cover.
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Ah, nearly perfect until on your lap part!
I have just read this article: http://www.zdnet.com/using-nexus-7-with-keyboard-not-on-your-life-7000001891/
The picture is interesting:
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That's what I want basically!
Has anyone got a suggestion then instead? A good case that I could use on my lap along with a wireless keyboard?
EDIT: I think this may be the one, if I can find a UK pound sign one! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-Andr...id=1377715235&sr=1-3&keywords=belkin+keyboard