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Not sure if this has been posted before; just a heads-up in any case
DealExtreme.com (HK-based) is offering a *PAIR* of USB-OTG Micro-USB (SGS2 compatible) adapters for $2.20 with free worldwide shipping! This is ~£1.50 for two, or 75p each. They're confirmed compatible by MrPilipo below; thanks
The reviews say that basically, they work fine on a multitude of devices. The only downside is, obviously, they're from HK with dirt-cheap shipping; it took mine two weeks to arrive. I've bought loads from DX.com before and they are very good, except for speed (hey, it's cheap) and except for returns - just a warning. But I doubt you'd want to return these
However, you can get discounts when you buy a large number of them - so if you bought 20 pairs to resell, they'd be £1 a pair - 50p per item, including shipping!
Link:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/micro-usb-on-the-go-host-otg-adapter-pair-50774
My SGS2 will arrive on Wednesday, so I can test the ones I have already. Build quality seems good just by throwing them at stuff.
Already bought those, arrived today. It works perfectly.
Great to hear, thanks What's the speed like? Could you watch 1080p from a USB stick, for example?
thank you <3
Speed is as good as on any other USB OTG adapter, which means that 1080p is fully playable.
Ordered a pair
MrPilipo said:
Speed is as good as on any other USB OTG adapter, which means that 1080p is fully playable.
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Perfect, thanks for the confirmation. Really looking forward to getting this phone now
Hmm, I'm gonna have to order one of these while I'm at it!
Thanks for the link!
In my demo video (youtube) you'll see some 1080p stuff playing from a memory stick, no problems! Thanks for heads up on good deal for others.
NZtechfreak said:
In my demo video (youtube) you'll see some 1080p stuff playing from a memory stick, no problems! Thanks for heads up on good deal for others.
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I was just unsure about these products in particular; in hindsight it seems like a bit of a silly thing to be worried about.
Aren't MicroUSB and USB the exact same, but with different sized metal bits? So the adapter's just feeding it through to a different sized plate, no black magic/ conversion/ end of DFS sale required.
EDIT: Though I realise a slightly more complex setup is required for it to be USB OTG.
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I was just unsure about these products in particular; in hindsight it seems like a bit of a silly thing to be worried about.
Aren't MicroUSB and USB the exact same, but with different sized metal bits? So the adapter's just feeding it through to a different sized plate, no black magic/ conversion/ end of DFS sale required.
EDIT: Though I realise a slightly more complex setup is required for it to be USB OTG.
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Other than having a device which will recognise that you are using USB OTG, it is pretty much wires running from one set of pins to the other. Believe that USB has 4 pins, whilst MicroUSB have 5, and all that needs to be done is to match up the relevant pins and make sure pin 4 on the Micro is also grounded.
thanks a lot for the link... just placed an order, chances are it'll arrive before the S2 arrives (in India) !!
N8 USB to go Support
i have a nokia N8 USB to go Support Cable will that work with SGS2
ganeshsha said:
i have a nokia N8 USB to go Support Cable will that work with SGS2
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From others, the N8 cable is shaped slightly different and won't fit in a standard micro usb port.
My SGS2 just arrived. These are tested working with a USB stick and USB mouse - amazing! Didn't work with my USB keyboard though... hmph
Not getting my SGS2 any time soon(learning and have no time for this yet )
but I just ordered it, finally something that works!
thank you!
Thanks!
I just ordered 2 and a very cheap card reader
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USB otg is prety pointless to be honest, i tried 5 different USB sticks, only one worked which had transfer of 1.5 - 2 MB/s and it's 2GB
all the high speed onces didnt work,
i was hoping that at least the 16GB one will work, but it didnt
has anyone tried if NTFS drive would work? mine didn't :S
NoOneCanHelpMe said:
USB otg is prety pointless to be honest, i tried 5 different USB sticks, only one worked which had transfer of 1.5 - 2 MB/s and it's 2GB
all the high speed onces didnt work,
i was hoping that at least the 16GB one will work, but it didnt
has anyone tried if NTFS drive would work? mine didn't :S
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Interesting, I'll try to remember to gather some more sticks to test soon. Everything I've tried has worked like a charm, and it happily copied some PS1 games from a memory stick to the internal flash (~700MB) in perhaps 1-2 minutes.
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Interesting, I'll try to remember to gather some more sticks to test soon. Everything I've tried has worked like a charm, and it happily copied some PS1 games from a memory stick to the internal flash (~700MB) in perhaps 1-2 minutes.
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please do make more some tests i would love to see some feedback
"You see a friend and want to transfer some files that either one of you has on a flash drive, but you dont have a laptop or pc around. you do not worry about it cos you have SGS2 with USB OTG feature that works with most USb flash drives."
I expect this kind of functionality, not just a feature that every time I use it to hope that it would work
Hello,
Well, I have the Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard for Android 3.0+.
And then I was wondering....
They have a Logitech Bluetooth Mouse for Android 3.1+
It's 49.95 and it seems expensive to me.
I was wondering if there are any other Bluetooth mouses that I can use fine with my Gtab10.1 that are not so expensive.
If anyone can give me links to any sites and products that work well for this, please reply.
Thanks!
I wish they made it a little thinner, but I'm glad they are marketing specifically to Android. *warm fuzzy*
So I'm tempted to get the logitech just for the latter fact, but will probably wait for something a little more portable.
I'll report back if I find anything noteworthy.
Yea, same here. And thanks!
Any BT Mouse will work with Galaxy tab running 3.1.
I'm using Logitech V470 and no issues!
Yanluk said:
Any BT Mouse will work with Galaxy tab running 3.1.
I'm using Logitech V470 and no issues!
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I can confirm this, I have the same mouse and it works excellent with the tablet.
Any recommended bt mouse out there? Needs to be small and ligtweigt
Hate using the usb adapter when browsing with a mouse...
kjgear said:
I wish they made it a little thinner, but I'm glad they are marketing specifically to Android. *warm fuzzy*
So I'm tempted to get the logitech just for the latter fact, but will probably wait for something a little more portable.
I'll report back if I find anything noteworthy.
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I went ahead and ordered the Android Logitech because I'm a nerd.
Unfortunately, I selected free shipping through Amazon and it will be a long 5-10 business days for me.
As I said, I wish it was a tad thinner, but as long as it fits in my Tab bag then I'll be happy.
Doesn't have to be bluetooth
My roommate picked up a wireless mouse that uses a tiny usb receiver for use with his Toshiba Thrive. He plugged it in and the mouse worked without a hitch. For giggles, I tossed my usb adapter on and then inserted the usb receiver, and it worked with my Galaxy Tab right away... Until I find the perfect bluetooth mouse, I might simply pick up a Microsoft Arc mouse or something similar that folds away nice and flat.
Food for thought.
Mike
kjgear said:
I wish they made it a little thinner
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Okay, I got this little fella in the mail last night and it is not as big as it looks from the online pictures. If it was thinner I think it would be very uncomfortable. I'm still playing with it. If I get a chance tonight I'll make a short video and show ya'll what's up with my little blue buddy.
Yanluk said:
Any BT Mouse will work with Galaxy tab running 3.1.
I'm using Logitech V470 and no issues!
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The Android mouse is well made and connected easily, but right-click does not seem to work and highlighting text is buggy or doesn't work at all.
How is the V470 with that?
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Hi guys,
Do any Note owners use a bluetooth keyboard? (and mouse?)
Instead of buying a PC for my bedroom which I don't really need, I am just gonna connect my Note to my TV using the HDMI cable but it would be nice if I had a decent keyboard and mouse to use when browsing the web. They do not have to be tiny since they will be used at home but does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks!
Pictures, videos, links welcome.
AdzUK said:
Hi guys,
Do any Note owners use a bluetooth keyboard? (and mouse?)
Instead of buying a PC for my bedroom which I don't really need, I am just gonna connect my Note to my TV using the HDMI cable but it would be nice if I had a decent keyboard and mouse to use when browsing the web. They do not have to be tiny since they will be used at home but does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks!
Pictures, videos, links welcome.
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Honestly man they all work equally well. I have the Motorola BT keyboard and it's very comfortable. It includes the media features like the play/pause/stop/skip/and volume as well as some shortcut buttons for the browser, music, back, and home button. It's nice and easy to use. I also have the logitech mouse and it works nicely. But it's really up to what would be most comfortable to you as they all work pretty much the same.
This one looks good
http://www.logitech.com/en-au/tablet-accessories/keyboards/devices/tablet-keyboard-android
I am am looking at the iPad version.
Cheers
that states Android 3.0+ is the bluetooth protocol versions the same between GB and HC?
SOLVED: online reviews have this paired to older phones and tablets with FROYO and GB.. so yup its all ok.
PPCApache said:
This one looks good
http://www.logitech.com/en-au/tablet-accessories/keyboards/devices/tablet-keyboard-android
I am am looking at the iPad version.
Cheers
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There are smaller cheaper ones that fit into the pocket
https://www.amltelecom.com/kleinhandel/products/Mini-Bluetooth-Keyboard.html for example
PPCApache said:
This one looks good
http://www.logitech.com/en-au/tablet-accessories/keyboards/devices/tablet-keyboard-android
I am am looking at the iPad version.
Cheers
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It looks very nice, but a tad too expensive.
Any other recommendations for a bluetooth keyboard & mouse set for the Galaxy Note???
(I am assuming it has to be bluetooth since I will be using the MHL cable to connect to a TV.)
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Honestly man they all work equally well. I have the Motorola BT keyboard and it's very comfortable. It includes the media features like the play/pause/stop/skip/and volume as well as some shortcut buttons for the browser, music, back, and home button. It's nice and easy to use. I also have the logitech mouse and it works nicely. But it's really up to what would be most comfortable to you as they all work pretty much the same.
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Which one do you have and how much was it, do you have a link please?
AdzUK said:
It looks very nice, but a tad too expensive.
Any other recommendations for a bluetooth keyboard & mouse set for the Galaxy Note???
(I am assuming it has to be bluetooth since I will be using the MHL cable to connect to a TV.)
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I have the logitech keyboard and it does not work with the stock rooted GB note OOTB. I am waiting for ICS to troubleshoot it if I will even need to. Supposedly it will work with anything above android 3.0. It does come with a very nice multi-function case/stand though, so when it does work with the note I will probably begin carrying it instead of my laptop.
http://www.ebay.it/itm/TASTIERA-MIN...pt=Tastiere&hash=item1e687a6e8f#ht_4256wt_952
or
http://www.ebay.it/itm/Wireless-Min...Trackballs&hash=item3a651a8585#ht_6476wt_1185
I am using an iGo stowayay kbd. works pretty good
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I'm using the Freedom Pro keyboard. Works great.
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got my pretty HP WebOS BT Keyboard QWERTZ for 22Euro from amazon
works with normal batteries, extra functions: back, for music: play/pause, loud+-, silent
also using I-Tec Bluetouch 243 laser mouse (small to midsize, nice to use)
with on/off switch,
3 cursor speeds,
pressing scrollwheel opens menu
(the 2 additional side buttons so far without function on my note)
I found this one on ebay and would like to try it:
It's 14$, it is big enough for 10 finger writing and it looks very nice. Has anyone maybe tried it?
Wireless Keyboard 6mm Ultra Slim Aluminium Bluetooth 3.5 For PC Macbook Mac iPad
I can't post links, but you can find it in ebay for about $14.
It seems to be made mainly for Apple devices, do you guys think it will work with Android as well?
NoteUser1 said:
I found this one on ebay and would like to try it:
It's 14$, it is big enough for 10 finger writing and it looks very nice. Has anyone maybe tried it?
Wireless Keyboard 6mm Ultra Slim Aluminium Bluetooth 3.5 For PC Macbook Mac iPad
I can't post links, but you can find it in ebay for about $14.
It seems to be made mainly for Apple devices, do you guys think it will work with Android as well?
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If it's a Bluetooth keyboard you're pretty much guaranteed that it will work
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Does anyone know of a foldable/rollable USB keyboard (presumably silicone) that would have USB 2.0 and work with Hash's 3.0 kernel/OTG?
I like this for the price, but am a noob
http://www.amazon.com/Foldable-Port...9C9Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336092102&sr=8-2
If that works I want one. I can't type on the kindle touch screen for anything.
bennettg said:
Does anyone know of a foldable/rollable USB keyboard (presumably silicone) that would have USB 2.0 and work with Hash's 3.0 kernel/OTG?
I like this for the price, but am a noob
http://www.amazon.com/Foldable-Port...9C9Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336092102&sr=8-2
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That should work fine. My wireless USB 2.0 one works great, so I see no reason why that wouldn't work.
Does anyone have a roll up silicone keyboard for any device at
All? I am concerned about typing accuracy.
Thanks in advance
I bought a roll up rubber keyboard a couple years back, i hated it and gave it away a day or two after i purchased the keyboard. Luckily i paid only 6 dollars for it.
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Roll-up keyboard works.
bennettg said:
Does anyone have a roll up silicone keyboard for any device at
All? I am concerned about typing accuracy.
Thanks in advance
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Roll-up keyboard working fine here through powered USB hub. Just as accurate as can be expected with these crappy things, but it works like it should.
Edit: Thanks for mentioning this otherwise I would've completely forgotten I had one. Awesome.
Edit: To further clarify, if it matters my USB hub is a multi-TT hub, which was difficult to find since most manufacturers don't even advertise the feature. I needed one for MIDI latency reasons. If I remember correctly it has something to do with 2.0 devices on the hub receiving sufficient power and not getting dropped to 1.1?
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Roll-up keyboard working fine here through powered USB hub. Just as accurate as can be expected with these crappy things, but it works like it should.
Edit: Thanks for mentioning this otherwise I would've completely forgotten I had one. Awesome.
Edit: To further clarify, if it matters my USB hub is a multi-TT hub, which was difficult to find since most manufacturers don't even advertise the feature. I needed one for MIDI latency reasons. If I remember correctly it has something to do with 2.0 devices on the hub receiving sufficient power and not getting dropped to 1.1?
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Thanks. Would you say that the roll up keyboard is easier and/or faster than typing on kf virtual keyboard?
I was afraid you'd ask that.
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Thanks. Would you say that the roll up keyboard is easier and/or faster than typing on kf virtual keyboard?
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I'm gonna go ahead and say yes, simply because it's a full-size keyboard. It does take more effort than a standard keyboard to register presses being as flimsy as it is, but when my PC was still up and running I started to get used to it being my only full keyboard (I'm typing this from my laptop) and I got pretty quick with it. Trouble here is, aftering getting my Fire I'm pretty damn fast on an Android keyboard so my judgment is possibly skewed. I say go for it. It's really the only portable option aside from those little Bluetooth keyboards, if anyone even has those working yet. I also got my powered USB hub to register my flash drive so that's promising.
How exactly does a usb keyboard work with the KF?
Powered USB hub, all the way.
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How exactly does a usb keyboard work with the KF?
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I couldn't get enough power straight through my adapter or cable, so I used a powered USB hub. I rebooted the Fire, then the thing just worked. I'm really excited. I just hope the port provides enough power on its own for one of those tiny Bluetooth dongles. If not, I'm fairly certain there was a discussion thread here about trying to ramp up the voltages so hopefully they'll figure that out and integrate it into future releases. I really would like to be completely untethered.
I got a wireless foldable silicone keyboard which is water resistant. It comes in 5 colors. Black (which you posted), white, blue, green and pink.
You can get one at Silicone Keyboards
Hi Everybody!
I've been looking on forum for a thread similar but i couln't find one, so i'll try to explain what i'm trying to do with my phone and let's see if someone already got it.
Well, since i got the SGS3 on my hands for the fist time, i could feel how much hardware it does have and thinking about how much it's portable and easy to take, so i start to thinking if is posible to make some kind of "DeskDock" with some accesories.
I have a Logitech Unifying keyboard and a mouse wich means that with only one dongle i can connect both devices to it. Last week i brought a OTG cable and i tryed to connect it on my phone and it worked almost perfectly (some issues with keyboard layout, but nothing else), i got impressed that all functions keys from my keyboard was working.
Ok, got this point i was thinking how could i connect my OTG cable and also a MHL cable, so i can have HDMI-OUT and my keyboard and mouse working.
If this work i can have a totally functional desktop with 24 inches screen. I know that maybe people wont see any sense making it, but in my case i don't have a Netbook (i don't even like) and if i could get this working, i was thinking about run linux on my phone and get a full desktop experience.
Is anybody there who tried it?
I was thinking about some kind of USB HUB, but i have no idea if my phone would support it...
topfreitas said:
Hi Everybody!
I've been looking on forum for a thread similar but i couln't find one, so i'll try to explain what i'm trying to do with my phone and let's see if someone already got it.
Well, since i got the SGS3 on my hands for the fist time, i could feel how much hardware it does have and thinking about how much it's portable and easy to take, so i start to thinking if is posible to make some kind of "DeskDock" with some accesories.
I have a Logitech Unifying keyboard and a mouse wich means that with only one dongle i can connect both devices to it. Last week i brought a OTG cable and i tryed to connect it on my phone and it worked almost perfectly (some issues with keyboard layout, but nothing else), i got impressed that all functions keys from my keyboard was working.
Ok, got this point i was thinking how could i connect my OTG cable and also a MHL cable, so i can have HDMI-OUT and my keyboard and mouse working.
If this work i can have a totally functional desktop with 24 inches screen. I know that maybe people wont see any sense making it, but in my case i don't have a Netbook (i don't even like) and if i could get this working, i was thinking about run linux on my phone and get a full desktop experience.
Is anybody there who tried it?
I was thinking about some kind of USB HUB, but i have no idea if my phone would support it...
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there are many OTHER threads already with people working on this
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ATM not possible.. yet.
scarrmrcc said:
there are many OTHER threads already with people working on this
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ATM not possible.. yet.
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Ok thanks (Y) BTW i didn't find any other thread related with accessories. I only saw a couple of people talking about run linux without using VNC :cyclops:
I'll keeping looking on internet to see if i can get something new :victory:
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Ok thanks (Y) BTW i didn't find any other thread related with accessories. I only saw a couple of people talking about run linux without using VNC :cyclops:
I'll keeping looking on internet to see if i can get something new :victory:
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just look on this subforum for MHL and OTG.
Why not just by an "android PC" or the android TV box. It is basically a powerful tablet computer in a 3 inch square box with HDMI, two or three usb ports, wireless wifi and and SD card port. Cost less than $75 or you can spend more and even get a dual core . I have one on both of my big screen tv's with a wireless mouse (but for pc application you just use a combo keyboard mouse. Much easier and much more simple.
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Why not just by an "android PC" or the android TV box. It is basically a powerful tablet computer in a 3 inch square box with HDMI, two or three usb ports, wireless wifi and and SD card port. Cost less than $75 or you can spend more and even get a dual core . I have one on both of my big screen tv's with a wireless mouse (but for pc application you just use a combo keyboard mouse. Much easier and much more simple.
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For most of us, it is the ability to take our "PC" with us, as a working tablet. For others, it is that when we get home, we want to just plug in our phone, and have larger everything.. but still use all the apps, and bookmarks etc that are the on the phone. For the rest.. it is about the cool factor.