Is there a keyboard that can be used with the Xoom that is actually the same size as the Xoom? I'd like to be able to carry the Xoom + keyboard in a small netbook bag, maybe something like that roocase <[www[dot]amazon[dot]com/rooCASE-Executive-Portfolio-Landscape-Portrait/dp/B004TUPCFK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1301394591&sr=1-2>
Can a non-moto atrix/xoom BT keyboard work?
Try the Logitech DiNovo mini. Works very nicely.
ScottC said:
Try the Logitech DiNovo mini. Works very nicely.
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Thanks, but a little pricey. How does it compare to the Moto?
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Can a non-moto atrix/xoom BT keyboard work?
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All of them will. I have the Apple one. Please search, there's threads on this.
I have the apple one as well. It's just slightly larger than the Xoom so I've had a problem getting it to fit in netbook sized bags. Minor issue as there are slightly larger bags and everything fits just fine.
this one peaked my interest
I am tempted to buy this one on eBay. It's $22.99 (plus $9.99 shipping) and apparently works with the Xoom. Just not sure if the function keys work also.
Gonna ask the seller and report back!
EEDIT: The vendor replied within 24h (always a good sign!):
Hi
Thanks for your inquiry
We tested this item with our HTC G3 Hero cellphone which running Android 2.2, it works well.
The volume control keys works well with my cellphone, the other functions works well with IPad
Best Regards
Kevin
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Not the detailed reply that I was hoping for but at least some generic functions seem to be useable! I'm gonna bug people in the remapping thread if the keys can be reassigned!
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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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.
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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
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Hey guys,
I know this is not "officially" for a Xoom but I got the Acer A500 wireless keyboard and reviewed it if you want to see.
http://everydayreviews.net/2011/07/acer-iconia-tab-bluetooth-keyboard-review-1010/
I was really close to buying the Xoom keyboard but it was $70, which was too much IMO. $49.99 I thought was a fair price and all the buttons are configured for the Honeycomb.
Edit: Sorry, the topic of the thread is a little misleading but I truly feel that this is the best keyboard out for any android tablet at the moment. Namely for the price and also the quality
Found it on New Egg for 49.99 not bad. I'm in the market for a mouse. I have a Microsoft 5000 for one of my laptops. Thinking about getting another for my Xoom.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...815001&Tpk=Acer Iconia Tab Bluetooth Keyboard
What you need
- Nexus 7 2013
- GameKlip™ - Universal CaseMount
http://buy.thegameklip.com/products/gameklip-casemount (19USD + Shipping)
or
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free...droid-sending-free-phone-case/1151197047.html ($9)
or
http://www.dhgate.com/product/2013-...d-clip-in-hot/168167752.html#s1-1-1|931862400 ($10)
- Nexus 7 case ( 1st Hard cover or 2nd Soft)
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hard-Plastic...rs_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item3a843edbfd&_uhb=1
or
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/For-2013-ASU...rs_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item4acac3d964&_uhb=1
- PS3 Controller
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/151134412717...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 ($17)
- Micro USB male (B-type) connector and a Mini USB male connector
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/370872507547?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 ($2)
- Sixaxis Controller app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller&hl=en ($2.50)
I bought my GameKlip Mount from Dhgate.com because it was the most affordable option for me ($10). It doesn't come with the micro usb male cable so I purchased from eBay($2). The official Gameklip site didn't release a new case for Nexus 7 (2nd) gen model so I went ahead and bought a hard case from eBay. There is a soft silicon case alternative that costs a bit more than the hard. Everything costs pretty much under $20 which is a great bargain. Shipping takes awhile. The downside is waiting for everything to come.
Have any pictures? How does it feel in the hand?
Just FYI, the PS3 controller you linked to is counterfeit and I don't know how good those are in terms of quality compared to an official one.
If you live in america you should be able to find an official one at a decent price the next few days due to Black Friday sales and the release of the PS4 pushing prices down.
The gameklip is pretty neat. Hopefully they can release something similar for the PS4 controller soon.
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Just FYI, the PS3 controller you linked to is counterfeit and I don't know how good those are in terms of quality compared to an official one.
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Bought two. Both crap (pressing upwards resulted for example in going up+left). Both in the dustbin. Not worth any amount of money, imho of course :angel:
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Bought two. Both crap (pressing upwards resulted for example in going up+left). Both in the dustbin. Not worth any amount of money, imho of course :angel:
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Exactly why I buy quality reputable items from reputable sources instead of searching for the cheap bargain. Wasted time is also money in my book.
Not dinging on ya or directed towards ya Pfeffernuss. Just my 2 cents is all.
It works? Fit the GameKlip with the Nexus 7?
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gameklip works awesome with both the 2012 and 2013 N7. Not sure why he hasn't sourced a 2013 N7 case yet.... I got mine from mobilefun in the UK... took a couple weeks to make its way to me but works well... very similar to the one that Gameklip bundles for 2012.
Has anyone ordered from DHgate or Aliexpress before? I only want to buy one and I'm not sure if there's a minimum order etc?
Other options are too expensive to post to the UK!
so there are 3 things at play here:
1 -- the gameklip itself -- you're only going to find it in one place. Do the poor bloke a favor who designed and drove it to market and buy it from him.
2 -- cases for the 2013 N7 -- mobilefun is a UK company -- need a spoon too?
https://www.mobilefun.com/40828-tou...hell-case-for-google-nexus-7-2013---black.htm
3 -- as of others have said buying anything other than a legit PS3 controller is hit or miss. it took myself a bad china order before I finally broke down and bought a real one.
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so there are 3 things at play here:
1 -- the gameklip itself -- you're only going to find it in one place. Do the poor bloke a favor who designed and drove it to market and buy it from him.
2 -- cases for the 2013 N7 -- mobilefun is a UK company -- need a spoon too?
https://www.mobilefun.com/40828-tou...hell-case-for-google-nexus-7-2013---black.htm
3 -- as of others have said buying anything other than a legit PS3 controller is hit or miss. it took myself a bad china order before I finally broke down and bought a real one.
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Need a spoon? Read my question properly!
The original poster has links for the Gameklip on sale at DHgate anbd ALiexpress. I'm asking who has had good experiences from either DHgate or Aliexpress?
I understand exactly how it works, I already own a N7 2013 shell and a PS3 controller, I'm looking for the cheapest place to buy a Gameklip..
Again I would only buy a gameklip from gameklip... Going the China route you are screwing the guy that took the time to bring it to market.
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Dont forget the Limelight app so that you can stream all of your Steam games to your Nexus 7. It works RIDICULOUSLY well. You do need a relatively new Nvidia GPU in your desktop and it certainly helps not to have a garbage wifi router, but if you pass that pretty low bar than its gaming nirvana.
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Again I would only buy a gameklip from gameklip... Going the China route you are screwing the guy that took the time to bring it to market.
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19.95 + 14.30 (shipping) to get to me? 40+ bucks? That 10 bucks with free shipping from china is looking pretty tempting if you ask me, specially if I don't live anywhere near the US..
Don't get me wrong though, I love to support people and their products if I like them. I've bought stuff from the US and had it shipped here, but most of it are electronics though..
If you want to support outright piracy that is your call... You won't be the first and certainly not the last.
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You'll be happy to know then (I hope) that I've found a seller locally (2nd hand but still)
A bit overpriced at 75+ bucks (coz he included an original dualshock 3 controller, but I think he's making up for the delivery of the gameklip), I'm negotiating getting the gameklip only as I know a friend who's selling two original dualshock 3s for 30 bucks (coz he's bought a ps4)
You guys can save yourself a lot of money if you root and use the SixAxis app in the playstore. The app lets you pair an existing PS3 controller via bluetooth and only costs $2.53.
I use my gameklip with a drone
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After connecting a PS3 controller with an OTG cable, Should the controller lights stop flashing? My 1/2/3/4 lights just flash red even through it works fine?
As do mine
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Finally received the gameklip with my 6 axis ps3 replica controller. Everything seems to work just fine! Im loving it!
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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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....
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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....
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Awesome glad to hear it. I'll be getting one for sure then. Thank you