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[Q] Bluetooth keyboard?

So, I've been looking for a way to use my Cappy to take notes in classes, instead of my laptop. Searching on Google brought up a Youtube video of a Apple bluetooth keyboard working with the Samsung Vibrant (still newbie, can't post links).
Does anyone how or if this is possible with the Captivate? If not, does anyone know of a good alternative for under $50?

xda>captivate>accessories (aka where this post is) look down a few posts... theres already a few.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924382&page=3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926600
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LucasBrazil1984 said:
So, I've looking for a way to use my Cappy to take notes in classes, instead of my laptop. Searching on Google brought up a Youtube video of a Apple bluetooth keyboard working with the Samsung Vibrant (still newbie, can't post links).
Does anyone how or if this is possible with the Captivate? If not, does anyone know of a good alternative for under $50?
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I would think it works. Bluetooth is a pretty universal technology and as far as I know, the Vibrant and Captivate are near identical. I know there will be some internal changes for the different frequencies and some exterior styling differences, but fundamentally the same.

Yeah, I should have mentioned in the OP that the Dinovo mini keyboard and similars are not really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking for something closer to a netbook-size keyboard.

ebay search : "mini bluetooth keyboard" theres all sorts of sizes

Ok, thanks, do you (or anyone else) know if the bluetooth keyboard being sold for Ipad (it's being sold as 'Slim Wireless Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad Mac PC') will work with the Captivate?
Seems like a great option, given the price and portability.

I've used my desktop Bluetooth keyboard with my phone without any issues. I would wager that ANY Bluetooth keyboard would work. I also used a Bluetooth mouse. That was cool, a mouse pointer shows up on the screen.
There must be literally hundreds of options for Bluetooth keyboards. Just check out Amazon, or Google shopper.
Just like memory is universal I bet Bluetooth accessories are universal. People slap compatibility on anything, "micro SD card for Captivate", "AC to USB adapter for iPod", etc. I bet the iPad keyboard would work fine.
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So, I bought the keyboard I mentioned and it works great.
Only problem is I can't use the keyboard's accents (tilde, for example). Is there any key mapping app I can use?
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the red accents? hold FN while pushing other buttons. its not a toggle its a hold+
shift gives you CAPS and blue accents
and check out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926600&page=3

Apple Bluetooth Keyboard & Rocksoul Bluetooth Mouse BOTH Working!!!!

OMG! I LOVE THIS PHONE even more. Tonight I was able to connect my Apple Bluetooth Keyboard and Rocksoul Bluetooth Mouse and am now doing my homework on my new tablet computer! Our Galaxy S2 really is an amazing device. Not only is it a sick phone, it allows us to have a personal computer in our hands ready to do whatever work we need at anytime.
This phone's value just went UP in my book. I got my Apple Silver Wireless Keyboard for 65.00 & currently use it with my Mac Mini.
The Rocksoul silver mouse set me back 25.00 tonight at Microcenter. I'm sure there may be cheaper alternatives however I can confirm both work very well and complement the phone very well.
Any questions please ask....by the way I posted this from my Apple keyboard!
The only caveat is that the phone allowed me to pair 2 devices at once. I had to unpair my bluetooth earpiece to get my mouse to pair up.
I'm sure there's a work around out there...for now I'm happy I'm able to do my homework on my phone it doesn't matter

HDMI to mini USB Cable works with this as well! So now I'm using my 32" HDTV as my computer mononitor...
Anyone who is on the fence about this phone now has another reason to be sold

tiguy99 said:
HDMI to mini USB Cable works with this as well! So now I'm using my 32" HDTV as my computer mononitor...
Anyone who is on the fence about this phone now has another reason to be sold
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What do you meam hdmi to USB? Explain please am confused
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What do you meam hdmi to USB? Explain please am confused
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I meant to say the MHL adapter. I couldn't remember what its called when I wrote the last post lol
I'll post pics later on

Few pics....
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awesome ... good job... gonna check for cheaper bt kb and mouse ...

Nice, good find. Definitely will try it.

I noticed you're still on 2.3.5? I can only get bluetooth HID to work on 2.3.6 by flashing the stock KL1 kernel. Latest versions of Darkside, Synergy, Faux, etc. all seem to break HID functionality...

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I noticed you're still on 2.3.5? I can only get bluetooth HID to work on 2.3.6 by flashing the stock KL1 kernel. Latest versions of Darkside, Synergy, Faux, etc. all seem to break HID functionality...
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Make a nice donation and pray.
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Thsts amazing imma go buy the keyboard and mouse right now thanks for the review
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legit! gota buy all this stuff now

....this is new? Bluetooth keyboards and mice almost all work. Including media control buttons, and dine special function keys.
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....this is new? Bluetooth keyboards and mice almost all work. Including media control buttons, and dine special function keys.
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ive been on this forum for over a year and had not seen anything that showed how these would work as easily as this poster described so yes i believe its new!
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This setup is sick! I was thinking on how to create this setup but in a dock like fashion with the MHL adaptor hidden... The only thing that would make it sicker would be if it could send the video signal wirelessly
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I stand corrected! I must have taken it for granted.
Happy keyboarding!
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Now, we need a keyboard app that once installed and selected, the on-screen keyboard will stay hidden. i remember back in the days before Android, with my Windows PDA, they had a small keyboard program that when activated will prevent the on screen keyboard from popping up when you needed to type.
It seems something like that should be out there in the market. i havent found it though.
Edit: i think i found one -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apedroid.hwkeyboardhelper&hl=en
It does exactly what i asked. theres a free version also.

Looking for Mini Bluetooth Keyboard's...what do you use?

Hey, i have to android devices i would like to be able to connect a Bluetooth keyboard to it to type assays on the go with. I would like to keep it in a respectable price range while still having good connection, battery life, and build quality. In all $50 is my Max besides a full size keyboard...
Now my first choice was a full size keyboard...take a look:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...0d0bf86d2fen02
see for that keyboard i know i can trust that company in good build quality and good battery life, but with an $80 Price tag, its a bit much for a keyboard.
Next are some mini's off of Amazon.ca...take a look:
1. $15
Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad/iPhone 4.0 OS/Android/Window Mobile/Symbian smartphone: Amazon.ca: Electronics
2. $20
DURAGADGET Miniature Bluetooth Tablet Keyboard For Apple iPad 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 & ASUS EeePad Transformer: Amazon.ca: Electronics
3. $30
K10 Bluetooth Keyboard, ideal for iPad/iPad2, iPhone with Bluetooth, Playstation 3, mobile devices with Windows Mobile / Nokia Symbian OS: Amazon.ca: Electronics
4. $40
Hip Street HS-PBMINIKYBD Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for Playbook (Black): Amazon.ca: Electronics
5. $40
Mini Handheld Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard with Joystick Mouse Control 76 keys: Amazon.ca: Electronics
So those are some ( Top Five ) That i looked at and believe to be ok options, now if anyone has any experience with any of these , witch would you recommend...
Thanks

I have the keyboard with joystick control and love it. Typing is easy to do on it, once you set up the initial connected it takes just a flip of a switch to pair. The joystick is cool because sometimes you just feel like using a mouse, scrolling also becomes easier with the touch scrolling the keyboard has.

I have one of those mini bluetooth keyboards and its a PITA to use, the keys are very soft and not very easy to press.
I am also starting to look for a full size bluetooth keyboard, especially once ubuntu for android gets released as I will be using my phone as silent internet machine

sorry,, i even didn't use any bluetooth keyboard

I use this one
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amy822 said:
I use this one
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I use it too and is very fast connecting it

I picked up a used Microsoft 6000 from ebay for $25 (including shipping).
I first saw and felt the keys at my local Frys, and loved it. (Frys wanted $99)
Honestly though, the keyboard (and detatched 10-key) just sit in my backpack. I lug it around to work with me every day, and when I go out of town, but still haven't found a good excuse to actually use it.

Motorola made one when the Xoom/Atrix released. Can be had for under $40, nice size in between really tiny and full size.
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What if we don't use the stock browser?
I'm looking to buy a small Bluetooth keyboard for my Thrive. Most of the Android-specific ones have hotkeys for popular apps like the browser, e-mail, etc.
One problem I found is that some of them will only work with the stock browser and stock e-mail app (or Gmail).
Does anyone know of a Bluetooth keyboard that has hotkeys that will launch the e-mail and browser of my choice? I use K9 for mail and Dolphin to browse, so stock-app hotkeys don't work for me.
Any thoughts? Thanks!

Made2Last said:
Motorola made one when the Xoom/Atrix released. Can be had for under $40, nice size in between really tiny and full size.
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Which I now wish I had left in the store. Great keyboard when it's working. Pairing it was a nightmare. No one should have to Google for hours because normal pairing we're used to just doesn't work.
Using this on my Epic Touch 4G & some bright kid in my house managed to unpair it. Once pairfed it's not like it has to be redone every time so since I forgot all I had to do, I spent hours looking for this info again.
NOW....for the life of me I cannot get this keyboard to connect with my Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 which is supposed to have HID profile. It's paired but refuses to connect. Looking now at one of the minis.

Has anyone used a Bluetooth mouse successfully with the Note ?

When my tablet is connected with the keyboard dock, I wanted to have the ability to use a Bluetooth mouse with it.
Has anyone successfully used a BT mouse with this Note 10.1 ?
Looking to buy the Logitech mouse for android tablets, ATM.
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I use the logitech BT mouse no with no problems. Works perfectly.

Im using the Logitech bluetooth mouse with my N8000. Works great and makes a powerful combo when teamed up with the s-pen and bluetooth keyboard.
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Thanks for replying.
More and more this tablet is replacing my laptop.
I just wish that PowerPoint with embedded audio & video would work with just one of the android office suites. Instead I have to purchase a software to convert them on my laptop to video files.
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If only that keyboard had the right shift key a little larger. I got rid of my computer a while ago - stinks when i want to flash my SGS3 though ! Have to borrow someone elses...
That said, i'm using the Apple BT keyboard and Logitech VX 470 (same mouse as in above picture). Works great! Only complaint is i wish the right mouse click went backwards instead of using the same button as left. Same can be said about pressing the scrolly wheel
Does that case close with the GN10 in it's pocket? If so can you post a pic

*Omnipresent* said:
Im using the Logitech bluetooth mouse with my N8000. Works great and makes a powerful combo when teamed up with the s-pen and bluetooth keyboard.
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Which folio keyboard case is this and how kuch.

sledgie said:
Does that case close with the GN10 in it's pocket? If so can you post a pic
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Yes it does close and has a strap that wraps around it to keep it closed. There's a bunch of pics on page 3, of the in the keyboard discussion thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1865546
@ crystalstylez. Its the Kensington K39383US. $70 - $90 online. Excellent protection and functionality. Pairs instantly and works great with my N8000.

Thanks will be looking in to this after I get my lg tone+ hbs730 Bluetooth headohones Wednesday. Wanted to get these first since it supports aptx.
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Just received my Logitech BT Android mouse and it works great.
Thanks everyone.
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Motorola full bluetooth keyboard & mouse
I got the Groupon combo for 29 bucks this summer a full laptop size bluetooth keyboard & mouse made for the Atrix I presume. Both ran at same time on my AT&T Note and on my new T-Mobile Note with no problems.

*Omnipresent* said:
Im using the Logitech bluetooth mouse with my N8000. Works great and makes a powerful combo when teamed up with the s-pen and bluetooth keyboard.
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Hi can you connect two devices via bluetooth, also the keyboard is cool how much did you get it for

I used my apple keyboard and mouse with it last night everything worked fine but after 15 minutes the mouse would randomly disconnect
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Bluetooth keyboard not part of a case

I'm looking for a portable bluetooth keyboard that is not part of a case. My needs are something that is portable (folding or even rolling) to put in a briefcase but that gets decent reviews for really being able to type at a good clip on it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630083502&pf_rd_i=507846
Used this with my old nexus 10 and it worked great
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jmwils3 said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630083502&pf_rd_i=507846
Used this with my old nexus 10 and it worked great
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I'd second this suggestion. I actually use this as my desktop keyboard now also.

GeorgeP said:
I'd second this suggestion. I actually use this as my desktop keyboard now also.
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I will back the suggestion up also. While it may not be as portable as a folding or soft keyboard, you will be able to type much faster and more accurately, while it will still take up little space. I ended up using a Microsoft Wedge keyboard, only because it was slightly smaller. While it is a good keyboard, I feel the Logitech is better.

jmwils3 said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630083502&pf_rd_i=507846
Used this with my old nexus 10 and it worked great
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I also have this guy, and it works great. Really like that its illuminated and can easily pair with multiple devices. The keys feel pretty good for typing as well.

I bought the Logitech K810 to pair with my Note 2014. Anybody else noticed the lag? The delay is very noticeable...
Am I maybe doing something wrong?

kbtolentino said:
I bought the Logitech K810 to pair with my Note 2014. Anybody else noticed the lag? The delay is very noticeable...
Am I maybe doing something wrong?
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I get no lag at all.

I don't have lag with my K810, but I have constant connection drops if I stop typing for one second. It's pretty much unusable. The keyboard has no issues with my iPad though.

I have the Logitech k920 and really like it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054L8N7M/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
the only problem is Samsung felt the need to put the usb port on the bottom, so it doesn't sit on the stand with the stock usb cable plugged in.
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I just got the Logitech k920 also and I love it. But the biggest gripe I have is exactly the same as Colchiro, I hate that Samsung decided to put the charge port at the bottom of the unit cuz it doesn't coincide with the stand very well.
But still amazing product for only $40

I ordered a angle adapter for the bottom. It just came in yesterday and I'm out of town so haven't tried it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EJHH20/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00

Think I will be getting this one
this has the same layout as the keyboard dock for the 10.1 (2012) and the galaxy tabs
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Electronics-BKB-10USWEGXAR-Galaxy-Bluetooth-Keyboard/370927983438?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D2253373979634074871%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D350908057490%26

neevz said:
this has the same layout as the keyboard dock for the 10.1 (2012) and the galaxy tabs
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Electronics-BKB-10USWEGXAR-Galaxy-Bluetooth-Keyboard/370927983438?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D2253373979634074871%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D350908057490%26
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I picked up the Logitech 920 w/stand, shipped for only $35 from Amazon, and like it.

noleafclover830 said:
I don't have lag with my K810, but I have constant connection drops if I stop typing for one second. It's pretty much unusable. The keyboard has no issues with my iPad though.
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I've used mine a lot without any disconnects... until this morning ... when I started getting a disconnect whenever I would stop typing. I was using the Officesuite Pro app.
FYI, I rebooted the tablet and problem has not recurred.

I have the Logitech k920 and it's great !