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You know how certain tablets have the case, and then a bluetooth keyboard on the bottom? I'd really like this for the atrix, no matter the kind of virtual keyboard, nothing still beats the original, old fashion, clicking of hardware keys. Anyone have any tips on how I should approach this, or a case that is similar that already exists? Thanks much in advance!
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They have something similar, but for the iphone (yuck.) xD
http://cgi.ebay.com/R-Leather-Case-...354353?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aacf59071
So I got a 10.1v model, not the standard 10.1 so pretty much any keyboard that would need the tab to slide into it is a no-go for me as the 10.1v is a few milliliters thicker.
So, unless you point me to anything else, this is the only keyboard I've encountered that I could use that is somewhat "tied" to the tablet :
http://www.befr.ebay.be/itm/270895288302?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
These are chinese products and I'm afraid of its quality, but I don't have a choice.
Did one of you guys purchased one of these ? Are they any good ?
I tried to find something but nothing...I could go with a "floating" bluetooth keyboard is the quality is better.
Thanks !
I used this one for while, until I returned it- no complaints. I just didn't need it.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Tabl...8N7M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1331081016&sr=8-2
Here's a quick look at it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G-y4XecRYY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I use the original Keyboard Dock since yesterday, ordered for 60 euros, and its awesome.. Dont use china rubbish!
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Samsung BKC-1B1DEBGXEG
I have the original Keyboard-Case combo, meaning this:
uh can't post links, so here is the name: Samsung BKC-1B1DEBGXEG Bluetooth keyboard ...
Go out and buy it, it's awesome!
Bluetooth connection is really easy, it has a fast wake up (and you can wake your device up by pressing any key [this even unlocks a non-protection screenlock] whoo!) and a humongous long battery duration.
Additionally, the build quality is very fine!
Rate it 6 of 5 stars
Got this case for $60 at Target. works great.
http://www.target.com/p/Samsung-Galaxy-Keyboard-Case/-/A-13738199
Thinking that this might be stupid / crazy..
Well, I dont know whether this is the best thread to post this.. Please let me know if there's any other thread that to which this post has to be moved..
So my crazy / stupid question is ---
Has anyone tried using the asus keyboard dock with the samsung galaxy tab ?
I think this may be something stupid becoz i am already thinking that the charging port for both the tabs are totally different and this may not work at all..
Still I am just curious to know whether this has been tried by anybody...
DannyBiker said:
So I got a 10.1v model, not the standard 10.1 so pretty much any keyboard that would need the tab to slide into it is a no-go for me as the 10.1v is a few milliliters thicker.
So, unless you point me to anything else, this is the only keyboard I've encountered that I could use that is somewhat "tied" to the tablet :
http://www.befr.ebay.be/itm/270895288302?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
These are chinese products and I'm afraid of its quality, but I don't have a choice.
Did one of you guys purchased one of these ? Are they any good ?
I tried to find something but nothing...I could go with a "floating" bluetooth keyboard is the quality is better.
Thanks !
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To answer the OP's question... I just got one from eBay for $26 US. It works very well. For that much money, it's hard to beat. Your CDMA GT should fit in it just fine. Both the keybaord and the case are good quality, and can't be beat for that much money.
I do see one potential problem, however. When the case is latched closed the rubber (soft plastic) bracket that supports the base of the tablet comes into contact the screen and does exert a slight amount of pressure on the screen. Over time I am guessing that may damage the screen, but I'm just guessing - not sure about that at all.
Actually, I like the standard Samsung book case the best for the Galaxy Tab, and I don't always need the keyboard. So I'm going to take the little rubber keyboard out of this case and carry that separately. For $26, even that is a great buy.
This case/keyboard is sold under a bunch of brand names. Here is a bunch of reviews on Amazon, if you like to read them.
Hey Dan,
I've been using the Mobile Keyboard 6000 from Microsoft for a few weeks now.
The price is a bit overkill but sure worth the quality you get. And the number pad being detached from the letters is a nice feature if your on the go all the time, leaving the number pad behind is sometimes a plus. It is slightly bigger then the tablet itself but i don't mind since also use it for at home.
Ive been rocking the typing book cover for 2 days now, and so far i like it aside from a few things. But its not putting me off of it with its sleek tight fit.
The main issue is that there is no place to hold a stylus. (PS definitely worth the 20 bones to pick one up) and second, when it is being held in its typing arrangement, you cannot have anything plugged in besides the headphones. It does have a small slit so that the headphone jack doesn't have to be removed and put back in every time but they didn't do the same for the charger/accessory port.
Cheers!
KCHawkeye02 said:
Got this case for $60 at Target. works great.
http://www.target.com/p/Samsung-Galaxy-Keyboard-Case/-/A-13738199
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I just picked the same one up at Target for $30 on clearance yesterday. Not a fan and I wouldn't recommend it. The cookie-sheet case feels flimsy and it doesn't protect the back of the tablet at all. The metal edges are kind of sharp (not knife sharp) but I have to be careful not to scratch the sides of my tab when putting it face down in this case. I also don't feel that it's very secured when closed (tablet face down). The keyboard works alright, it's very responsive, and it pairs easily and maintains it's connection, but some of the dedicated buttons don't work. I also would rather re-map some of the android keys such as the email button to open gmail. Maybe I can, but haven't looked into it. I guess it's ok if you're looking for a cheap bluetooth keyboard, but I don't trust it to protect my tablet. Idk how logitech justified this as a $100 case.
**edit** Been using this case with the blueputdroid app on my phone as a mouse and am loving it!
I'm thinking about trading in my Droid 4 for a S3 only if there is a bluetooth keyboard case. I do know that they sell a bluetooth keyboard... I know iPhone users get access to a Bluetooth keyboard case... I really need the physical and i dont wanna carry around a bluetooth keyboard.
Why would you need a Bluetooth keyboard? On screen keys are so easy. I loved the keyboard on my old D4 but onscreen keyboards are on point this day n age. The iPhone bluetooth keyboard I had on my old iPhone 4S was garbage. Returned it within 3 days. But to answer your question, no there isn't that I know of n I'm almost positive there won't be one neither
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xXJay_RXx said:
Why would you need a Bluetooth keyboard? On screen keys are so easy. I loved the keyboard on my old D4 but onscreen keyboards are on point this day n age. The iPhone bluetooth keyboard I had on my old iPhone 4S was garbage. Returned it within 3 days. But to answer your question, no there isn't that I know of n I'm almost positive there won't be one neither
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Does anyone know for sure? I know someone who wants to get an S3 but the decision is predicated on getting a bluetooth keyboard case. I see them on china wholesale sites, anyone know of a US seller?
xXJay_RXx said:
Why would you need a Bluetooth keyboard? On screen keys are so easy. I loved the keyboard on my old D4 but onscreen keyboards are on point this day n age. The iPhone bluetooth keyboard I had on my old iPhone 4S was garbage. Returned it within 3 days. But to answer your question, no there isn't that I know of n I'm almost positive there won't be one neither
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Maybe for you.
But I stil HATE onscreen keyboards. I came from a Droid 2 to S III. While the big screen is almost doable for typing, for email the entire screen is covered in landscape with swiftkey (samsung's keyboard is a pile of useless garbage in my opinion).
I'd pay a LOT for a slider keyboard case to make an S III like a Droid.
I've seen some flip wallet keyboards on alibaba.com from chinese wholesalers. They just stuck one of those generic BT keyboards to a wallet case. I want a good slider like the Boxwave Keyboard Buddy for iPhone.
S III has to be one of the best selling Android phones ever. I hope a company manufactures a slider keyboard case or at least a good wallet case. With a kickstand and slider keyboard it would be AWESOME.
I had a Droid with a kickstand case and it was fantastic, the sliding keyboard added height to use it on tables.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30279630#post30279630 Check out post #6
http://www.boxwave.com/community/request/request_model.cfm.
I don't know of any yet but like has been mentioned, pretty much any small bt keyboard should work. The problem is just attaching it to a case in a slick way.
Btw, I will say that I was unsure of the virtual keyboards until I started using SwiftKey. It has predictions and auto corrections which are amazing and I can touch type with it faster than I could with the hardware keyboard on my old phone
Ps. If you do fine a keyboard case, please let us know
I have a genuine leather case + wireless bluetooth keyboard for Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300.
I know you said you ate on screen keyboards. I had a LogiTech diNovo Mini keyboard but I still find myself preferring to use SW keyboard.
I use MultiLing Keyboard. It is really versatile. It allows me to customise everything from size, colour of every key, pop up delay, what symbols are behind each key, the order of punctuation suggestions, even whether smilies have noses.
I Was Looking For Some Tooo , I Found A Few , Heres The Links .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-K...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item3ccd7e7e5d
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-K...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item3ccd84fae7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Bl...247082?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item53eff74c2a
I Like The First One The Best Personally .
Have you bought one of them?
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I bought this one on Amazon, but it looks like Newegg is carrying it now. Same price too. $25.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1NV0GP8415
Anyone tried using any external Bluetooth keyboard for our Tab S2 9.7 ? Any recommendations before i go out and randomly buy stuff ?
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I've got the Logitech KeysToGo keyboard paired up with mine.. (typing on it now!) Works a treat.. And so slim and lightweight too. Add to that a bluetooth mouse and the laptop is now redundant!
Have a look at the official Samsung BT keyboard and case, the keyboard is also removable if you don't want to use the case, best matching set for the S2 9.7, if they had one for the S2 8.0, I would of got it.
I got the Microsoft Universal Mobile Keyboard and really like it. http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Universal-Keyboard-Android-devices/dp/B00GWGLUZ0
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Thanks guys... i want to leave the keyboard on my desk... so the original Samsung keyboard case is too expensive if someone grabs it on my table.
Will look into the microsoft and logitech keyboards... does the screen keyboard show up when paired with the logitech or microsoft keyboards when you start typing?
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The on screen keyboard is disabled when connected via bluetooth.. As soon as the keyboard is switched off it reappears. You can also toggle this in the notification bar. Hope that helps!
Thank you... all your responses helped... will be buying one soon.
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jonnybops said:
I've got the Logitech KeysToGo keyboard paired up with mine.. (typing on it now!) Works a treat.. And so slim and lightweight too. Add to that a bluetooth mouse and the laptop is now redundant!
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Second vote for this!! Fantastic bloody keyboard.... Works flawlessly..never fails to pair... Battery life awesome... Expensive ($80 in AU ) but worth the money. I have it paired with the samsung original book cover... Great combo....All of my work colleagues with ipads with silly key board cases look on with envy... So light and easy to carry... And you don't have it in the way when you are just using the tab for browsing etc... Highly recommend it
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I've just ordered a LG Rolly keyboard. My S2 is a laptop replacement so want something quick to setup and really comfortable to type on. Will report back when I've tried it.
One of the main selling points for me was being able to switch easily between phone and tablet. If this I've doesn't work I'll buy the Microsoft one. I've got a Surface Pro 3 so I know what that one feels like to type on. It's ok but am hoping the LG model has a better feel.
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Update: bought the LG Rolly. Didn't like the haptics , my fingers kept mashing the keys and getting into the wrong places. The wife I don't mind it though so I think she might end up adopting it. I ended up with a Logitech keys to go for Android keyboard . The stand works really well and my fingers seem to feel at home and can touch type easily. The Key Travel is less then what I'm used to but it would be overly critical to call it mushy and I'm quite happy with a compromise considering how light weight the keyboard is . I really wish the Logitech supports more than one BT profile but I've realised for Long portions of text I can always use Evernote that synchronises between my tablet and my phone to share information.
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The Logitech Keys to Go looks really good. Simple, no folding hinges to break. Lightweight, spill proof. So thin that it'll be easy to pack. Micro USB chargeable. With the discounts on Amazon it looks good value for money too. The downside is that that it only accepts single profile, I want to use the keyboard for two devices so that's not going to work for me.
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I tried the official Samsung keyboard case in store. It looks really smart and matches the tablet really well. I like that you can remove the keyboard as well for better ergonomics. What I didn't like though was that the keys seemed quite small for the size of the keyboard. I wouldn't want to go any smaller than my iGo Stowaway keyboard which I love typing on but keeps breaking (I'm on my third one and they don't make them anymore).
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[/COLOR]Before,i bought keyboards from other brands for my tablets,like logitech for my Note 10.1. That works, but the fine things, like recent app key, or menu button, often are not there. Ok,i help myself with external keyboard helper, but it's a compromise all times. This time i think, ok,the price is close to the same. So i bought the original. And, what should i say, I'm more than happy with it. .......
The difference are the small things,but a lot of them :
It fits exactly, it's very light,think,the half of weight as a logitech, and,it covers not the whole device. The Tab S2 is very slim and light ,but if i cover it with a book cover of logitech, it have the same weight as an five year old tab......
Also,you have two bluetooth connectors inside,so you can use it with two devices. It have the specified keys for recent apps,multitasking,volume,and much more. And it contains a touch pad, so you dont need a seperate mouse. Also, the tab isn't covered at all,so you feel the tab also,it's inside the cover.....the mounts, with two clips on the back of the tab, are very stable. But i have really problems, to mount it at the first time. It's not really shown in the quick start guide. But I'm afraid to press on the display, to click the pin into the tab,cause it needs a lot of pressure at the first time and i don't want to crash the display. .....but it works,and if it connected one time,it gets much easier the next time.....it's a good connecting system. But new. Also, the on off mechanism works with the original cover. If you close it,tab goes standby,otherwise, open the cover,tab wakes up. Very fine is, the keyboard ca be seperated from the cover. It fits with magnetic points in the cover,and you can use it complete seperate. If you use the Docking Station (with lan,hdmi and usb ports,great assecory too),you don't need to put it in the dock, like on older dockings by Samsung, no,there is a cable to connect docking station and device. Perfekt,dont need to put tab out of the cover for connecting the station. All in all, the book cover is really great,and if you wear it without the keyboard, it's very light weight, so you don't lost the slim and light advantage of the device........but, there is no possibility to scroll with the mouse pad, or zoom in and out by pinch. Think,there is no multi finger support. Means,I don't figure out it now....maybe anyone can tell me too......
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Does anyone know if the Sony Z4 Tablet keyboard would fit with the Tab s2? I know it might look a bit funny when closed up but would it fit the hinge ok? I'd prefer a hinge that mimcs a laptop rather than a Surface (as the Samsung book keyboard cover does)
I have the official bluetooth keyboard and I have a question about the shortcuts: Mainly, what does the F3 shortcut do?
I agree the Keys-to-go keyboard is a great companion with our S2. Ultra portable and keeps with the same design when matched with the book cover.
My only gripe with it, that I have not found a solution for, is that when hitting the hot key for Mail it prompts for a default mail app (gmail or mail) and even if you select the app and say 'Always' it does not remember your default app and will always prompt for the selection when you hit the key. Likewise for the Music key.
Can anyone comment?
Yup I have that issue too... Have not found a fix.
cktlcmd said:
Thank you... all your responses helped... will be buying one soon.
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hi cktlcmd, which one did you end up buying? and how are you liking whichever keyboard you ended up with?
I bought this one:
http://www.sweex.com/en/smart-media-accessoires/tablets/keyboards/KB300US/
My though was that having an integrated keyboard with the book cover, wouldn't be handsome. This tablet is very thin, having a big book cover would downgrade that.
gmaugham said:
I got the Microsoft Universal Mobile Keyboard and really like it. http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Universal-Keyboard-Android-devices/dp/B00GWGLUZ0
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I just purchased one as well. The white model.
I've never been a fan of chiclet style keyboards -- since day one when Apple started the craze for all things thin-as-hell -- but I don't really have a choice if I want a portable bluetooth keyboard for a tablet. They're all chiclet style. The Logetech's Keys-to-go keyboard looks even worse in terms of key depress travel length. That definitely wouldn't work for me.
So after a decent amount of research, I think this Microsoft Universal Keyboard will be the best for my needs. I'm giving this one an honest try.
Will post some thoughts after I've used it for a week or two.
I bought the logitech keyboard... works great... but lately i find the on screen keyboard is sufficient enough to use with WPS office word.
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cktlcmd said:
I bought the logitech keyboard... works great... but lately i find the on screen keyboard is sufficient enough to use with WPS office word.
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Yes, I find I don't need to use the physical keyboard as often, thanks to SwiftKey. I do like having the Microsoft keyboard available when it's appropriate.
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What's going on everybody. I had a weird idea, I was just thinking of the New Keyone by blackberry and its keyboard. The keyboard with the android integration is amazing, but the reason I'm telling you about this is that I would love to have an accessory Slide Keyboard case for landscape in LG V20. This is a request that may not be fulfilled, but an idea that I wanted. If not specific atleast a universal sliding keyboard. If this already exists I'm sorry, but I have not found it if it does.
Not sure about the build quality of this one. https://www.amazon.com/Detachable-Removable-Keyboard-Bluetooth-Smartphone/dp/B01LXMCIWG
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Someday all my dreams will come true and someone will release a keyboard slider that can at least be somehow hacked to work with my phone.
I'd pay 100 for a keyboard that worked and felt as good as the keyboard on my HTC G1!
I have one like the one in the posted link. But those kind can't be used while holding the phone. That is to say, they aren't in a rigid type case so you can't grasp the keyboard only without the phone flopping back.
Maybe I could duct tape my G1 to the back of my V20.....
I feel the same. I really want a keyboard on a phone (have been using droid 1-4 + photon q) but also want a hifi dac, good camera and removable battery. So I went with two phones ._. unfortunately. Moto Z + Qwerty Keyboard + V20 for music listening and photography.
If someone would make a keyboard case for the V20 id be SO in!!!
I would gladly pay to have the keyboard from my old Motorola Droid, I had one of the rare bumpy keyboards and it was glorious. It wouldn't be overly complex to engineer a bluetooth keyboard that attached by replacing the battery cover, then slid out in the same way my droid did.
probably 3D print something.
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.... It wouldn't be overly complex to engineer a bluetooth keyboard that attached by replacing the battery cover, then slid out in the same way my droid did.
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You think? Let us know when you've done it then.
the only solution to this would be to buy a Moto Z (or Z Play or Z2 Play) and get this:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/keyboard-mod-a-physical-keyboard-for-the-moto-z/x/13845362#/
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although this might be a possibility:
https://www.amazon.com/Detachable-Removable-Keyboard-Bluetooth-Smartphone/dp/B01LXMCIWG
it claims specially designed. none of the pictures really help.
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Not sure about the build quality of this one. https://www.amazon.com/Detachable-Removable-Keyboard-Bluetooth-Smartphone/dp/B01LXMCIWG
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Just bought one. I guess I'll let you guys know what it's like in a month when it gets here from Hong Kong.
im going to check that out!
TL;DR: I bought this so you don't have to. Do not buy this.
The keyboard case arrived today. Well I've taken one for the team. It is almost entirely useless.
All this is, is a pleather folding folio with a generic LGV20 case glued to one side, and a generic Bluetooth keyboard velcroed to the other side. The spline of the folio is extremely floppy, and there is no way to hold the phone and type without something shaking around or sacrificing one hand to hold the top part leaving and the other hand to try to type solo. Unless you have three (or four) hands there is simply no orientation that this can be used for handheld typing without hand acrobatics and frustation.
The credit card holder acts as a kickstand, so if you have a flat stable surface to set the phone on, you can pull the keyboard off and type to your hearts delight. This is the only way you can really use this thing. When in kickstand mode, there is no good way to secure the clasp and it will keep flopping in front of the screen blocking your view. I finally ripped part of the phone off the adhesive so I could tuck the clasp into the newly created gap. If you're to that point, you might as well purchase a nice kickstand case that you really like and a bluetooth keyboard that you really like and just use them separately.
The keyboard is decent enough for a no name generic, it's universal and has selectable modes for Android, IOS, and windows. Though a few of the buttons I'm not sure what they actually do and none of the function buttons really offer much that I find useful.
The seller is wonderful, the package included a couple of nice notes and some "free" gifts - a universal plastic phone/tablet kickstand that isn't as nice as others I own but isn't total and complete garbage. It also came with a free USB memory card reader, which I need another one of like I need a hole in the head. But the thought was nice.