Hi all,
I have just received my BizLink MHL addaptor and my Rii mini Bluethooth keyboard with touchpad from Mobile Fun. I have just connected them all up tried a brief bit of sofa surfing and then I thought I would test out the bluetooth keyboard and MHL by posting this message to you all.
I have just checked on the Mobile Fun website and the MHL adaptor has now just sold out [it was shown as in stock yesterday] but I am guessing that a lot of you will now have your MHL addaptor. As for the the keyboard there are some issues with it, but as these are the first words that I am typing on it, it will take me some time to get use to it. The keyboard has the four cursor keys [up down left right] which are really useful and the touchpad right mouse button acts as the back button.
However before you rush out and buy this key board I am having serious issues with the key board that I will investicate more after I have clicked send on this post. I will provide more details later.
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OK I have now had some time to test the Rii mini keyboard with the MHL adaptor connected up to the TV. Generally it has the potential of being a very positive experience (apart from some bluetooth communication issues with the keyboard -- more about that later). The four cursor keys work very well as they are fully supported by Android and are especially good for editing text and I can easily navigate round the phone and the browser using them. The keyboard it self is too small for serious typing (if you want to do that then I would recommend getting a full size keyboard). The F1 key acts as the menu button and the esc key and the right mouse button both act as the back button. I can't find find any way to access the home button using the keyboard.
The touchpad works perfectly on when using it connected upto a PC but does not work quite so well when connected to the S2. This shows that this must be android issues with the mini keyboard touch pad rather than the Rii device it self. There is no pinch zoom with the touch pad and dragging the screen to scroll using the touch pad and pressing and holding the left mouse button is possible but very awkward.
The phone works best in landscape mode when connected to the tv but does not always go into landscape mode so you have to go and lift the phone up give it a little shake to make it go into landscape. The software keyboard occasionally comes up on the screen when you don't want it to so you have to press the right mouse button to make it go away. I have found a little trick on the stock browser -- pressing shift and one of the cursor key makes it easer to scroll the browser.
The youtube app works the best when connected to the TV as it automatically plays out the video in landscape at full resolution for an HD def video.
I haven't got to the bottom of the reason that is causing reliability issue with s2 MHL and the mini key board, but it looking like it may be interference on the bluetooth connection. The issue shows it self as the auto repeat characters keep appearing when you don't want them to causing the alternate character choice popup from the virtual key board to keep appearing.
I think bluetooth is generally broken on S2
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I just got the Rii Keyboard and it works just fine on my Galaxy Note. The only problem is that i can't find out how to zoom for example in the browser. does anybody have an idea how to do that??? the keyboard is perfekt when you whant to sit on the sofa an connect your phone to the TV an play some games or surf in the internet.
how does it pair with G Note.
I have a Galaxy Note too and thinking about getting one of these keyboards.
What i want to know is, can the Note pair up direct to to the keyboard or do you need to use an otg cable and supplied bt dongle.
Thanks
John.
Hi Everyone, just unboxed my SGS2 and also a new Microsoft 6000 series bluetooth keyboard, and i have managed to pair them successfuly.
I have not been able to use it a lot yet, but the pairing is functional, the arrow keys move the focus of the cursor, typing is fluid in Office app as well as sms (Except it seems to capitalize randomly) Backspace seems to work slow, but like i said i have not tested fully yet! the function keys also seem to respond and perform functions like Lock screen and others. The volume up down keys on the keyboard work just fine while playing music videos.
More Testing needed but i just thought i would share the good news
The device paired almost instantly as an HID device.
The phone is running on stock Samsung Rom Android version 2.3.3
Picture will be nice
sent from my 2.3.3|dxkg3 DJGalaxy S2
Can anyone recommend a bluetooth keyboard with touchpad for S3?
I never had something like this...so I am kinda confused which one to get...
I plan to use it together with the MHL adapter to the television set.
Thanks in advance.
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I never used any keyboard with my Android device...so I do not have any idea...how it suppose to work
If I connect the S3 to TV with the MHL connector and the TV+SGS3 about 3-5 meters away from me.... this means re-touching the screen is not comfortable.
This is the reason why I imagined that I would need the touch pad.
Do I really need the touchpad? (plan mainly for browsing, watching movies, youtube)
Actually every bluetooth keyboard should work. Search Amazon or ebay for "bluetooth keyboard with touchpad". Its important to buy a real bluetooth one and nothing with proprietary standards (like most logitech/advertised as "wireless")
Quick look in ebay: Rii Bluetooth Mini Wireless Keyboard With Touchpad More For PC Cool Fahioned aje 150819865177 for 30€
Thank you the quick reply.
I will take a look at it as soon I am back at home.
And...can this work too?
Playstation 3 - Cordless Mediaboard Pro from Logitech
http://www.amazon.de/Playstation-Co...VSII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340621313&sr=8-1
aaa said:
Thank you the quick reply.
I will take a look at it as soon I am back at home.
And...can this work too?
Playstation 3 - Cordless Mediaboard Pro from Logitech
http://www.amazon.de/Playstation-Co...VSII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340621313&sr=8-1
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The S3 should work with any keyboard. Correct me if I'm wrong. You can get a USB adaptor if you want to use USB keyboards also.
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The S3 should work with any keyboard. Correct me if I'm wrong. You can get a USB adaptor if you want to use USB keyboards also.
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I tried it with mouse+keyboard via USB and it works.
Unfortunately, I can not do that while connecting to MHL connector, if I understand it correctly.
I want to use it together with my TV which is connected with the MHL converter, this means the keyboard has to be via Bluetooth.
And, I am sitting about 3-5 meters away (I do not have long enough HDMI cable) from my SGS3 so I need a good bluetooth keyboard with working short cuts like home button, volume, etc. and also a touch pad to replace the mouse thing....I do not want to stand up every few seconds to operate the SGS3 directly on the phone.
Hmmm... the Rii keyboards are too small in my opinion.
Do all keyboards with touchpad really that small?
Any other options?
Thanks in advance
aaa said:
Hmmm... the Rii keyboards are too small in my opinion.
Do all keyboards with touchpad really that small?
Any other options?
Thanks in advance
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The one you posted looks bigger. There is an expensive one with standard keyboard size, the dinovo edge.
But as said before: basically any bluetooth keyboard will do the trick.
first off, you need a Bluetooth keyboard?? for what case?
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The one you posted looks bigger. There is an expensive one with standard keyboard size, the dinovo edge.
But as said before: basically any bluetooth keyboard will do the trick.
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Yes, I tried my old bluetooth keyboard and mouse (multiple pairing)...but using separated mouse and bluetooth while sitting on the couch, it is not really comfortable
Dinovo? wait I will check.
This one?
http://www.amazon.de/Logitech-schnu...W1RA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340654274&sr=8-1
Looks good..for the price I will have to play with it around for several minutes before taking the decision of buying. From the price, it is still OK, but depends on the feel during try-out.
I will check it at stores near home before ordering from Amazon
I hope this is the correct one for me
Thanks
Nice! I saw it on youtube...it has docking for charging, etc.
I think will get the dinovo edge
I work with a microsoft bluetooth mouse 5000 and a chinese bluetooth kehboard.... work fine without problem (siyha kernel installed)
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I bought finally the Dinovo Edge
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but the Dinovo edge uses a usb receiver so you wont be able to use it in conjuntion with MHL.
dinovo edge also works on standard BT, my bluetooth dongle broke and i'm currently just using another bt dongle on my htpc --> should work
No soft control buttons on SGS3 so be careful what keyboard you get!
Hi,
I've been using the cheapest bluetooth and mouse out there whilst I get the hang of the smartphone pc experience. I have noticed that since it is not a Galaxy Nexus, it is impossible to point the mouse to the home button, or bring up the settings (bottom left button). Back buttun is simple because it is just the Esc button on the keyboard. If your going to be sitting 3-5m away from your SGS3 then this will be a deal breaker I'm sure.
Does anyone know a work around for people who are in this situation (i.e. no shortcut keys to control buttons on SGS3 excluding back)?
Cheers,
Stui
Use "external keyboard helper pro" from the Google play store to assign any hardware key to an android action.
Just search Google play store
Motorola Bluetooth Keyboard + trackpad.
I bought the motorola bluetooth keyboard with trackpad since it has Android shortcuts. I just got it today and tried it for 10 minutes. I found the mouse extremely slow and unaccurate and the keyboard responded a little slow. Im looking for an app maybe so that I can calibrate and adjust the settings.
Also using the original Galaxy MHL/HDMI adapter (the 11 pin version) I got the Image on my TV but the resolution is bigger than the screen so I cant see the whole picture. If anyone knows how to set this up aswell I would appreciate it.
Thank you very much in advance!
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I bought the motorola bluetooth keyboard with trackpad since it has Android shortcuts. I just got it today and tried it for 10 minutes. I found the mouse extremely slow and unaccurate and the keyboard responded a little slow. Im looking for an app maybe so that I can calibrate and adjust the settings.
Also using the original Galaxy MHL/HDMI adapter (the 11 pin version) I got the Image on my TV but the resolution is bigger than the screen so I cant see the whole picture. If anyone knows how to set this up aswell I would appreciate it.
Thank you very much in advance!
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Set the tv screen option to full pixel (named like this on my sony) maybe different on yours, to see the full screen.
jmarcosa said:
I bought the motorola bluetooth keyboard with trackpad since it has Android shortcuts. I just got it today and tried it for 10 minutes. I found the mouse extremely slow and unaccurate and the keyboard responded a little slow. Im looking for an app maybe so that I can calibrate and adjust the settings.
Also using the original Galaxy MHL/HDMI adapter (the 11 pin version) I got the Image on my TV but the resolution is bigger than the screen so I cant see the whole picture. If anyone knows how to set this up aswell I would appreciate it.
Thank you very much in advance!
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I also have the Motorola bt kb w/ trackpad. The keyboard is great, but yeah, the mouse movement isnt' the gretest. You can increase the pointer speed inside of Settings -> Language and Input. It makes it more tolerable, but not great. Besides, I've found it a little tedious to use a mouse as most apps are made with just the touchscreen in mind.
Edit: this is the one: http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Wireless-Keyboard-Trackpad-Packaging/dp/B006291K7A Woot has had it for $35 shipped recently
Galaxy S3 bluetooth keyboard with slide out design
aaa said:
Nice! I saw it on youtube...it has docking for charging, etc.
I think will get the dinovo edge
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Hi.here is the bluetooth keyboard @ integrated with a case for samsung galaxy S3
bluetooth keyboard + Slide out + standing + detachable case + backlight design
you can check from : www (dot) ele-boat (dot) com/Details.asp?ID=17
or more info.glad to talk with you on Skype: kingraingroup7 or MSN : [email protected]
My question: When I use the Bluetooth keyboard I still get the onscreen keyboard popping up, is there a way to prevent this from happening?
Loving the GS3 so far, was able to connect natively a white Microsoft Bluetooth mouse and a compact bluetooth keyboard and both work pretty decent, although keys on keyboard are mapped to work with an ipad, looking for a better keyboard, but just used the one I had to test with.
I'm testing a complete "geek out" senario here, I manage a few websites for where I work, and I have the cisco VPN app and I'm able to connect to my work network, and both rdp and vnc into my pc and imac, it's cool esp if something needs to be updated in a pinch.
My only gripe is that the software keyboard takes up the whole MF'n screen in landscape view, I'd like to prevent that if possible when using a hardware keyboard.
On my epic 4G, the slide out keyboard disabled the onscreen from popping up, can I do something similar?
I got myself a Merry Christmas to me present: a 2nd gen Nexus 7, wi-fi only, with 32GB RAM.
Works great, I've been playing with it a lot.
And more recently, I just got a keyboard & case for it, a MiniSuit keyboard and case. The Bluetooth keyboard that came with this seems to be working fine - it charged up, paired up, works in all my apps...
...except Mame4Droid 0.139u1.
When I try to map game buttons, and the coin & start buttons to keys on this keyboard, things don't work. I can't get the coin or start buttons to respond at all when I map them to keyboard keys.
MAME seems to think my keyboard is actually a game controller, and expects it to have Select and Start buttons.
Are there any tricks to getting MAME to play well with a basic Bluetooth keyboard?