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[Q] Bluetooth Keyboard in a pouch with Vibrant !!!???

Has anyone happend to know if this is available for samsung vibrant
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Mini-bluetooth-keyboard-comes-iPHONE-4-pouch-/220652949736?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories
i hope it does exist.. cuz this would be an amazing buy.. since i like to type alotta emails and play games.. that require physical keys...
thanx

i found this and it states "Manufacturer Specifications - Android 1.6 and above "
so maybe
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Small-Mini-Bl...104903&cguid=3cf23ed812a0a0a9e8e22d02fff31fb6

and its cheaper here http://www.need4it.co.uk/63-mini-bluetooth-keyboard.html

Any idea if these actually work? These look clean
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well i'm aware of these deals...
but the link i gave had a pouch especially made for iphone and the keyboard together.. so its easier to operate on the go... and have the option to take it out whenever u need to...
so i guess my question now is.. is there a pouch for 4" smartphones with an additional pouch for any of these bluetooth kekyboards?

I've been trying to get an Apple BT keyboard to work with the Vibrant, but no go yet. It was working with a G1. I'll get back on that project next week.

I bought one becasue i have multiple uses for a device like this
It does not work as is...maybe a software fix needed

oh you bought which?
Mini Bluetooth Keyboard??
what u mean it doesn't work as is?
wouldn't it be better if there was a pouch to keep both of them ...
i'm looking for a pouch with two slots...u should too.. it'll make it alot easier to handle keyboard on the go!!

In the I9000 forum room some one said it won't work for the same reason there wii remote doesn't work ...some thing about hid
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I saw a very beautiful one at Amazon, discounted for less than $10. (See attachments 1 and 2 below )
I'm looking for one for my HTC Touch Cruise (P3650). I know that there was a pouch for the 'Freedom Slim Bluetooth Keyboard' that's discontinued now (See attachment 3)
Do you know where I can find it? Thanks

sareen said:
In the I9000 forum room some one said it won't work for the same reason there wii remote doesn't work ...some thing about hid
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ahhh.. crap! i remember hearing about the wiimote.. makes sense.. Bluetooth 3.0 became a curse after all!!
Gaya said:
I saw a very beautiful one at Amazon, discounted for less than $10. (See attachments 1 and 2 below )
I'm looking for one for my HTC Touch Cruise (P3650). I know that there was a pouch for the 'Freedom Slim Bluetooth Keyboard' that's discontinued now (See attachment 3)
Do you know where I can find it? Thanks
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sorry, no idea where to find that..
but if your phone can somewhat fit into an iphone leather case...
then this might work for you..

Samsung Vibrant Does NOT Support HID
Hey everyone,
I've been looking for Bluetooth controllers and Keyboards for the Samsung Vibrant (T-Mobile). According to my research the ITON Mini Bluetooth Keyboard uses a Bluetooth driver called HID to communicate with other devices.
The Samsung Vibrant does NOT support HID. This means the ITON Mini Keyboard will NOT work with the Vibrant.
However.... there may be a work around. BlueInput (Google it) is a HID Driver sold on the Android market for $10.00. So in theory... ITON Mini Keyboard + BlueInput Driver + Vibrant = Working Solution.
However, I've read many post about the BlueImput Driver which state, it doesn't work on the Vibrant.
The only other options are to wait for the Vibrant to get Android 2.2 or a custom Cyanogen ROM which supports HID.​

I flashed teamwhiskey's Onyx rom (froyo with touchwiz software removed and black theme) and my bluetooth keyboard (uses HID) works flawlessly. The rom has been completely stable so far and has a lot of other features, so if you guys are up to it you may just want to flash to froyo rather than buying unproven software.

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I flashed teamwhiskey's Onyx rom (froyo with touchwiz software removed and black theme) and my bluetooth keyboard (uses HID) works flawlessly. The rom has been completely stable so far and has a lot of other features, so if you guys are up to it you may just want to flash to froyo rather than buying unproven software.
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Can you please post a YouTube video of your accomplishment? I would love to flash my Vibrant with a new Rom but I've only used Cyanogen Mod. I've never heard of TeamWhiskey and am hesitant to take a risk. I really don't want to brick my phone.

kr00lplatinum said:
Can you please post a YouTube video of your accomplishment? I would love to flash my Vibrant with a new Rom but I've only used Cyanogen Mod. I've never heard of TeamWhiskey and am hesitant to take a risk. I really don't want to brick my phone.
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You don't have to take my word for it, check out the vibrant development forum. Team whiskey's roms, along with eugenes macnut roms, are possibly the most popular and well respected roms available for vibrant at this time.

I've checked them out and they seem legit. I'm interested in flashing Onyx but I need my swype keyboard. Do you know if it's painless to have my cake and eat it too?
I've also seen that there is a front facing camera jack for the vibrant... Very interested in that as well
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theodork said:
You don't have to take my word for it, check out the vibrant development forum. Team whiskey's roms, along with eugenes macnut roms, are possibly the most popular and well respected roms available for vibrant at this time.
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Correct. I just paired a Sony Wireless Keypad for the PS3 to this Vibrant running Macnut v12! Just go to Wireless settings, Bluetooth, make device discoverable, power up the keypad by pressing the left blue button before powering the device, pair devices, and type whatever pin number the phone asks you to type on the keypad. It took me a few times to go through it but I am amazed that it works while the phone is being charged.
Now see if I can pair the keypad again after I power it down?
At least you can find this keypad almost anywhere Playstation 3 accessories are sold.
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Cheapest here. http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.45604
USD vs GBP posted earlier.

External Gamepad

Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone knew of any aftermarket gamepads/keyboards that can attach to the Galaxy via bluetooth/micro usb.
This is due to my friend showing off his Xperia Play, which obviously isn't quite the phone that the SGS2 is. But bragging rights are always nice.
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: I've had a look at Zeemote JS1, MSI Chainpus BGP100, Phonejoy and iControlPad. None are what I'm after, I was picturing something that transforms the phone into something similar to the Xperia Play, but it doesn't seem to exist

Phonejoy. There's a thread about it here and it can be bought here.

Thanks
I was thinking more along the lines of something smaller, that attaches to the device? I understand that there probably isn't anything out there. But it could be something to look forward to as the phone becomes more popular

Towards the end of the thread the icontrolpad is mentioned. I don't think there's much else that works yet though.
I'd like a phonejoy personally, but that's to hook up to my 50" plasma and MHL adaptor, not really a great portable system!

k1000716 said:
Towards the end of the thread the icontrolpad is mentioned. I don't think there's much else that works yet though.
I'd like a phonejoy personally, but that's to hook up to my 50" plasma and MHL adaptor, not really a great portable system!
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That would be quite nice! It could also work well with my ASUS TF101. I guess we'll have to give it time, or give up
Thanks for your help, I appreciate it

I've always thought about getting a Gamepad then the HDMI cable. Basically playing Emulators on the big screen. That basically be making your phone a game system.

I'm running CyanogenMod, because I love it. But they haven't sorted the HDMI drivers, so I haven't got a cable yet. What would the display look like on a 32" LCD or 50" LCD? That's quite a resolution stretch!

DallasJones said:
I'm running CyanogenMod, because I love it. But they haven't sorted the HDMI drivers, so I haven't got a cable yet. What would the display look like on a 32" LCD or 50" LCD? That's quite a resolution stretch!
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Pretty damned good actually. Have a look at NZtechfreak's mhl gaming review on the clove blog.
I've only used mine a couple of times so far and the hd videos I've had looked sensational.

That's brilliant! I'd best get on that

FirstNoobToBrickHisPhone said:
I've always thought about getting a Gamepad then the HDMI cable. Basically playing Emulators on the big screen. That basically be making your phone a game system.
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Exactly my thinking too. And with phones due out next year having such powerful processors they become the perfect multi-use device.
Nice username by the way.
DallasJones said:
That's brilliant! I'd best get on that
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Have a read through some of NZtechfreak's other threads to see discussion about MHL, USB OTG, extended batteries, gamepads etc. He does user based tech reviews for Clove so is pretty knowledgeable and has access to some pretty good gear.
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Check out Phonejoy's website - they've now got MHL cables (adaptor with a 1.5m hdmi cable).

k1000716 said:
Have a read through some of NZtechfreak's other threads to see discussion about MHL, USB OTG, extended batteries, gamepads etc. He does user based tech reviews for Clove so is pretty knowledgeable and has access to some pretty good gear.
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Will do, I was thinking about getting an extended battery. (Samsung just released a 2000 MaH)
But I'd need a new skin for the back cover. I'm using this one right now with the Matte finish and I love it! http://www.istyles.com/milky-way-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skin-p-70295.html

if we're talking about gamepads,
is it possible to connect the wiimote as a mouse/keyboard?
I found Wii Controller IME but it doesnt works for me.

eranyanay said:
if we're talking about gamepads,
is it possible to connect the wiimote as a mouse/keyboard?
I found Wii Controller IME but it doesnt works for me.
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From memory it has been discussed before and the answer was no. At the moment the search function is down so I can't even find the thread for you...
Sorry, search is temporarily unavailable. Please note, search is down nightly from 12:30AM Eastern / 4:30AM UTC for approximately 20-30 minutes.
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It apparently works with CyanogenMOD and MIUI. It won't run on anything based on the stock firmware.

k1000716 said:
From memory it has been discussed before and the answer was no. At the moment the search function is down so I can't even find the thread for you...
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It apparently works with CyanogenMOD and MIUI. It won't run on anything based on the stock firmware.
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Right now, the CyanogenMod and MUIU roms don't have fully functional bluetooth drivers, due to the sheer complexity in writing them. Team Hacksung is working on this though, as far as I'm aware the only part of bluetooth that is working is file transfer.

DallasJones said:
Right now, the CyanogenMod and MUIU roms don't have fully functional bluetooth drivers, due to the sheer complexity in writing them. Team Hacksung is working on this though, as far as I'm aware the only part of bluetooth that is working is file transfer.
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Are you sure (I guess you are though!)? After reading through some of the threads yesterday it seemed as if people already had them working. I guess I misread/misunderstood.
I need to get some cash together to get a phonejoy, have been wanting one for a while now (just hard to justify!!).

I'm not 100% sure. That was my interpretation. I've decided to get an MHL adapter, and a Phonejoy. They'll fix the drivers eventually if they're not working already

Wiimotes etc do work with MIUI and CM already, lots of user reports confirming this.
MHL doesn't work though, and considering TV Out in the original SGS was a problem for CM developers (still not working as far as I'm aware), it may be some time before they sort out that aspect for us with our SGSIIs.

Well I just bought both, I might go back to a Samsung rom. CyanogenMod has been less than impressive with updates lately
EDIT: Is this as impressive as it sounds?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171523

NZtechfreak said:
Wiimotes etc do work with MIUI and CM already, lots of user reports confirming this.
MHL doesn't work though, and considering TV Out in the original SGS was a problem for CM developers (still not working as far as I'm aware), it may be some time before they sort out that aspect for us with our SGSIIs.
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Sweet, a visit from the much quoted man himself. Now you can answer questions without me having to locate your old threads.
Having no MHL is a major for me. Why bother with a wiimote if you're playing on a 4.3" screen... Just my opinion of course. I'd much rather the Phonejoy/MHL combo.

His reviews sold me
It was a pleasure, gentlemen.

[request] Cute pink alarm clock docking station

So my friend has gotten her gs3 and just wants as much pink stuff for it as possible. So she has asked me to help her find an alarm clock/pink/charging station for her. I know that they have plenty of these kind of things for IOS but I need something for the gs3. Can anyone suggest anything?

I have not seen any, aside from one on amazon.. that is actually universal, but has mostly all bad reviews, due to being VERY unstable.
if you want want now, i would say get one, and get some paint, add some gems, and call it custom!

scarrmrcc said:
I have not seen any, aside from one on amazon.. that is actually universal, but has mostly all bad reviews, due to being VERY unstable.
if you want want now, i would say get one, and get some paint, add some gems, and call it custom!
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Im actually very close to doing just that haha I was also thinking, is there such thing as a converter for the dock so it can be used with android devices?

blackguy101 said:
Im actually very close to doing just that haha I was also thinking, is there such thing as a converter for the dock so it can be used with android devices?
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I have never seen one... unless you have skills with a dremel, can form new plastic (to make holes smaller) and soldering (to wire in a resistor to trigger "dock mode") wanted to gut an iPhone one, and put in a USB, plug... and at that point, since the S3 is larger.. nevermind. lol.
It would be easier to start one from scratch.... but that is how you win cool points.

blackguy101 said:
Im actually very close to doing just that haha I was also thinking, is there such thing as a converter for the dock so it can be used with android devices?
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this should do the trick have one myself for my old ipod alarm clock for when i wanna use my phone through its speakers.
http://www.cablejive.com/products/dockBossplus.html

jmwils3 said:
this should do the trick have one myself for my old ipod alarm clock for when i wanna use my phone through its speakers.
http://www.cablejive.com/products/dockBossplus.html
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Thank you so much!

blackguy101 said:
Thank you so much!
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anytime tho thats what the thanks button is for

KT Spider Laptop Dock

KT Spider Laptop: http://www.knowyourmobile.com/blog/...turn_your_android_handset_into_a_netbook.html
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtWHVx6zRQM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Pricing TBD/Not Announcex

zanderman112 said:
KT Spider Laptop: http://www.knowyourmobile.com/blog/...turn_your_android_handset_into_a_netbook.html
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtWHVx6zRQM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I saw that initial thread, and thought it looked really interesting, now that I see a working unit, I think it's even more interesting. Good find!

kangi26 said:
I saw that initial thread, and thought it looked really interesting, now that I see a working unit, I think it's even more interesting. Good find!
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Thanks. Now, notice how that S3 goes into the Tablet UI? With no modifications to the firmware. We need to find out how to enable that independently of docking.
Posted by Mr. Z's Galaxy S3.

zanderman112 said:
Thanks. Now, notice how that S3 goes into the Tablet UI? With no modifications to the firmware. We need to find out how to enable that independently of docking.
Posted by Mr. Z's Galaxy S3.
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I would assume its because its displaying on the laptop dock which has a larger screen and smaller DPI. You can force your S3 into the tablet UI by simply lowering your pixel density, but then everything is so small.

msgnyc said:
I would assume its because its displaying on the laptop dock which has a larger screen and smaller DPI. You can force your S3 into the tablet UI by simply lowering your pixel density, but then everything is so small.
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Yeah, but I mean w/o manually editing the DPI. Like a toggle or something built in to ROMs. Would be kinda cool, at least IMO. Especially if someone already has an MHL adapter and plugs it up to their HD TV.
Posted by Mr. Z's Galaxy S3.

Shut up and take my money!!!
I've been waiting for something like this since I bought my iPod Touch 2g back in 2008. The Atrix would have been nice, but laptop dock was ridiculously overpriced, and only available on AT&T.

Has anyone been able successfully find anything else on these? I have been searching high and low and have yet to find it.

91rangerturbo said:
Has anyone been able successfully find anything else on these? I have been searching high and low and have yet to find it.
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Im going to South Korea this Monday so I'll visit a KT shop and see.
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What i would want to see from a device like this is an integrated dock for the phone. Let's say I'm on a plane or a train, i dont want cables between two devices, i would want my phone to clip into the netbook somehow. Maybe on the back of the screen? Or even better, screen up, in next to the trackpad flush with the keyboard, with the Capability to use it as an auxiliary screen. Or why not use the phone itself AS the trackpad?
Even still, as it is now, I'd buy it.
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ajgftw said:
What i would want to see from a device like this is an integrated dock for the phone. Let's say I'm on a plane or a train, i dont want cables between two devices, i would want my phone to clip into the netbook somehow. Maybe on the back of the screen? Or even better, screen up, in next to the trackpad flush with the keyboard, with the Capability to use it as an auxiliary screen. Or why not use the phone itself AS the trackpad?
Even still, as it is now, I'd buy it.
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What about the Asus Padfone then?

zanderman112 said:
KT Spider Laptop: http://www.knowyourmobile.com/blog/...turn_your_android_handset_into_a_netbook.html
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtWHVx6zRQM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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348pqy 12qwerxtc nq9843u yviu/ , - That was me wiping the drool off my keyboard!!!

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348pqy 12qwerxtc nq9843u yviu/ , - That was me wiping the drool off my keyboard!!!
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Goddamnit. Subscribed to this thread a long time ago. Saw that someone finally replied. Got my hopes but nope. Nothing to see here. Move along people.

Note 2 as a PC

Real cool video testing the galaxy note 2 as a pc replacement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nh2NSLgaII&feature=plcp

Awesome well done review.. now we can say "Can your iPhone do this?" Via video
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That's was probably the best desktop demonstration video I seen. Can't wait to get my note 2.
Desde mi Ville corriendo CM10 Mentiras de la noche

This phone never ceases to amaze!
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Nice video! I'm going have to watch tye video through again, but did he say exactly what apps he was using? I do know though, he was using our "all anticipated" multitasking update we're patently waiting for.
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lawalty said:
Nice video! I'm going have to watch tye video through again, but did he say exactly what apps he was using? I do know though, he was using our "all anticipated" multitasking update we're patently waiting for.
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Couple of ROM's in the development section with multitasking already working, it's very handy!

Coldfustion has quite a few great videos on his YouTube channel. One of which is a how to on how to set up your note the way he has it set up. It's more of a how to for go launcher than anything. But it's very helpful. His review of the new Apple iPod was even entertaining, as he references is no note 2. LoL!
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mdt73 said:
Coldfustion has quite a few great videos on his YouTube channel. One of which is a how to on how to set up your note the way he has it set up. It's more of a how to for go launcher than anything. But it's very helpful. His review of the new Apple iPod was even entertaining, as he references is no note 2. LoL!
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Yeah, I have my note 2 setup like his and people are blown away on how I did it. I am using most of his wallpapers so the phone's background never is the same. He is pretty artistic in the way he has everything setup.

That's awesome! Maybe I'm missing something, but from what I see, everything he's using is native, there's no special software except that floating browser software. Then obviously the hardware (adapter, mouse, keyboard).
Does anybody know what UI he's got?

russds said:
That's awesome! Maybe I'm missing something, but from what I see, everything he's using is native, there's no special software except that floating browser software. Then obviously the hardware (adapter, mouse, keyboard).
Does anybody know what UI he's got?
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He is using Go Launcher in landscape mode
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c39PXAr9_F8&feature=plcp
Thats the video on how to setup everything the way he has it.

pretty cool vid
i already ordered the hdmi adapter
is the keyboard and mouse he is using a samsung product?

jose6326 said:
pretty cool vid
i already ordered the hdmi adapter
is the keyboard and mouse he is using a samsung product?
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No, both apple lol. I am guessing he might be using blue tooth for one and usb for the other.

Both bluetooth. I used to use em with my iPad (which I sold to buy a non contract note 2). The apple magic mouse, however, only can use its nice touch features while connected to a mac so its really just a simple, thin mouse. The logitech version of the keyboard has a nice case that it comes with, might be a good alternative.
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thanks for the info on the logitech keyboard
i just downloaded the Go launcher app
there is so much stuff in this
im getting confused trying to get my note2 to look like the one in the vid

jose6326 said:
thanks for the info on the logitech keyboard
i just downloaded the Go launcher app
there is so much stuff in this
im getting confused trying to get my note2 to look like the one in the vid
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It might be confusing in the beginning but as you watch the video, pause it and do each step as he tells you. The end result will be so worth it.

Great video, as soon as that dock releases, I plan to do something like this.

Nice video. It would be great to see how well Ubuntu (or some other favorite linux distribution) does. This would give you many other office and math applications to use. Anyone try linux on android yet? Downside would be that it has no audio. But performance should be very good.

Amazing stuff. While I'd have to wait for a dock myself, the USB-to-go cable looks like a wonderful alternative. Now, if I can find a reasonably priced portable monitor, I could truly go mobile - no need to worry about lugging around a laptop.
I wonder where he got the tripod or phone holder for the Note 2. . .

Yeah, can't wait to play all my games on the big screen, Arcane Legends, NFS MW, Shadow Gun Dead Zone !!

mscion said:
Nice video. It would be great to see how well Ubuntu (or some other favorite linux distribution) does. This would give you many other office and math applications to use. Anyone try linux on android yet? Downside would be that it has no audio. But performance should be very good.
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After seeing this I decided to give it a go. Sadly I don't have a mouse or the MHL connector yet, but it seems to work, at least for productivity. Got ubuntu 12 running with minimal effort, working on debian right now to see which I prefer. It seems pretty hard to use without a mouse, and I am lazy so instead of searching my house for a spare mouse, because I am unwilling to unplug the mouse from my desktop, I instead ordered a cheap bluetooth mouse. When I have everything I will probably make a video for myself.