This is a review of Logitech T630 Ultrathin Touch Mouse. http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/ultrathin-touch-mouse-t630
Before I start my review, let me get this upfront: YES, it WORKS with Android!!! The name Logitech is synonymous with keyboard and mouse accessories, and not just quality but also forward looking design. After T630 introduction, I was a bit disappointed it's spec only included support for Windows8 and Windows7. Without a doubt the intent of a mouse is to be used with a PC or a laptop. But with growing popularity of tablets and large display smartphones, as well as people connecting their phones to a bigger "tv" screen, more people use a wireless mouse and a keyboard to turn their smartphone into a computer. Nothing beats putting your tablet or a phablet on a kickstand and enjoying scrolling through a webpage using a wireless mouse. How about doing that and much more in style with a sexy ultrathin T630!!! Let's take a closer look.
Before you even get to T630, you can't help but to stare at the display box it comes packaged in. This is not your typical box to open and to throw away, this one is a keeper to showcase your T630 when not in use, displaying it like a trophy Once you take it out of the box, the next surprise is how lightweight and smooth it feels in your hand. At only 68g with dimensions of approximately 85mm in length, 50mm/60mm in width between narrow and wide parts, and 5mm/15mm in thickness as it narrow down toward the front edge, its very compact and super portable. With a body made out of brushed metal and silky-smooth touch surface it feels almost like a pebble in your hand. When you flip it over, there is micro-usb charging port (including provided angled micro-usb to usb cable), on/off switch, pair-up Connect button, and a switch between 2 bluetooth devices. Yes, you can pair it up with 2 different bluetooth devices and use one at a time with a flip of a switch. This is a perfect combination to have in a setup with a smartphone and a laptop. Also, it has rapid charge mode where 1-2 minutes on usb charger or connected to your computer usb port will provide enough charge for about an your of work. Full charge can last you up to 10 days.
The mouse itself has two ways of operation. First of all, you have your traditional Right, Left, and Middle mouse clicks, and then you also have 9 touch gestures. One thing you need to keep in mind, this is not exactly a touch pad where you tap for mouse clicks. The mouse click itself is a physical action where you need to apply a force to click it, while touch gestures are performed by swiping your finger on the surface of the mouse. I personally found this to be very useful in preventing accidental clicking when you hover over the mouse with a palm of your hand and need to physically move it in order to change pointer position on the screen. This logistics has a slight learning curve to get used to operation, but afterwards it becomes natural. You move and click it like a regular mouse, and you use touch gestures as shortcuts for Windows7/8 functions and scrolling through multi-page documents or pages in your browser on any platform. The only difference with Windows is that you have access to Logitech free SetPoint software which allows additional fine-tuning of operation. The basic click/tap/swipe operations are described as following:
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Of course, the main interest is HOW does it work with Android on your phone? There was no issues pairing it up with my Note 2, and afterwards all I had to do is flip the power switch and mouse pointer was there on my screen. I found this mouse to work on almost any surface. It easily scrolls up/down through webpages and left/right between your phone screens by simply gliding your finger on the mouse surface up/down. Left click works perfectly as "Enter", and Right click works perfectly as "Back" button (!!!). To make things even better, Middle button click works perfectly as "Home" button. So, you are in a total control of your Android smartphone/tablet navigation.
Overall, I think its a fantastic mouse which packs some incredible functionality. The current price on Amazon for $49.99 makes its a great value, considering its advance design, solid build, battery endurance with rapid charging, and flexibility to work in both Windows and Android environments. If you are looking to buy a wireless mouse for your smartphone, I can't think of a better choice than T630 where you get a mouse to control your on-screen pointer, to use touch controls for document, webpages, and phone screen navigation, and to have a direct shortcut access to Enter/Back/Home with three "invisible" click buttons. This one definitely gets my high recommendation!
Here are the pictures.
Just made a video review of how this Logitech T630 mouse works with my android phone. This is my first official video review, so please go easy on me, I'm still an amateur when it comes to YT reviews and this one was made in one shot just now without any editing. Perhaps if I get enough positive feedback, I can continue with more video reviews.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4X1SPipJ28
Ultrathin Mouse works great, but...
Loving using this mouse on my Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1. The only problem is, the tablet also thinks it's a bluetooth keyboard. So when I don't want to use my real bluetooth keyboard, I have to turn off the mouse because it prevents the on-screen keyboard from coming up. Any suggestions?
mrhomg said:
Loving using this mouse on my Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1. The only problem is, the tablet also thinks it's a bluetooth keyboard. So when I don't want to use my real bluetooth keyboard, I have to turn off the mouse because it prevents the on-screen keyboard from coming up. Any suggestions?
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Funny you mentioned this. I was using this mouse with my Note 2 for navigation only, so didn't test it with a keyboard typing. Well, today I was playing around with my Omate TS smartwatch which is basically an Android device with 1.5" screen, and used T630 for easier navigation. Discovered the same problem where I couldn't use on-screen keyboard when paired up with a mouse. It considers this mouse as input device so virtual keyboard gets disabled, I guess. I will continue playing around, but as of now don't have a solution. If you figure it out, please post it in here.
So I returned the ultrathin mouse and got the Microsoft Sculpt BT mouse... same thing happened! It thinks my mouse is the default mouse AND keyboard. And also has my BT keyboard as thed default kb. So they are both default....????? Yikes. It seems to be a problem with the tablet and not the mouse used.
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Ultrathin
This mouse works great on Yoga 2. Easier to handle on Windows 8. Very precise and consistent handling. Small and thin enough to pack with my laptop. No need to practice on features
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Hi guys,
Ultrathin Touch Mouse...great design, but the mouse is constantly losing connectivity to laptop (X1 Carbon) and have to remove and re-install the device to get it to reconnect...try it guys...
mrhomg said:
So I returned the ultrathin mouse and got the Microsoft Sculpt BT mouse... same thing happened! It thinks my mouse is the default mouse AND keyboard. And also has my BT keyboard as thed default kb. So they are both default....????? Yikes. It seems to be a problem with the tablet and not the mouse used.
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I think it has something to do with bluetooth profile of that mouse. Logitech makes a lot of wireless keyboards, and combos of keyboard/touchpad that work with Android devices (like their famous K400 keyboard). Perhaps they use the same bluetooth profile with all of them to pair up as mouse/keyboard, thus messing up control on a phone and a tablet? In a worst case, you can use T630 paired up wireless and also pair up another keyboard or attach one through OTG usb? Though it defeats the whole purpose of using a wireless mouse and on-screen touch keyboard.
That is what I'm doing at the moment.
mrhomg said:
Loving using this mouse on my Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1. The only problem is, the tablet also thinks it's a bluetooth keyboard. So when I don't want to use my real bluetooth keyboard, I have to turn off the mouse because it prevents the on-screen keyboard from coming up. Any suggestions?
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Glad I read this before I decided to buy it...
Is it possible using this mouse AND a bluetooth keyboard in the same time then?
I already have a logitech bluetooth keyboard for android, and I don't want buying this if it renders my bluetooth keyboard unusable
StardustGeass said:
Glad I read this before I decided to buy it...
Is it possible using this mouse AND a bluetooth keyboard in the same time then?
I already have a logitech bluetooth keyboard for android, and I don't want buying this if it renders my bluetooth keyboard unusable
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Yes you can use both a mouse and physical keyboard at the same time, just not the onscreen keyboard.
mrhomg said:
Yes you can use both a mouse and physical keyboard at the same time, just not the onscreen keyboard.
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Ah, thank you for the reply...
I became uncertain because I saw some people have problems using bluetooth mouse and bluetooth keyboard at the same time, such as continous disconnecting and reconnecting etc that is (probably) caused by both bluetooth keyboard and mouse tries to become the default keyboard, and then shutting down other...
But, I'm glad to know that you tried it and it works well together....
Planning to buy one soon
StardustGeass said:
Ah, thank you for the reply...
I became uncertain because I saw some people have problems using bluetooth mouse and bluetooth keyboard at the same time, such as continous disconnecting and reconnecting etc that is (probably) caused by both bluetooth keyboard and mouse tries to become the default keyboard, and then shutting down other...
But, I'm glad to know that you tried it and it works well together....
Planning to buy one soon
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I wish I had a solution for you (and me)!
mrhomg said:
I wish I had a solution for you (and me)!
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Eh?
Sorry, I getting confused because you said "wish had a solution"... Do you meant using them at the same time doesn't work?
I'm not planning using the mouse only....
StardustGeass said:
Eh?
Sorry, I getting confused because you said "wish had a solution"... Do you meant using them at the same time doesn't work?
I'm not planning using the mouse only....
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A solution for using the onscreen keyboard and bluetooth mouse at the same time.
mrhomg said:
A solution for using the onscreen keyboard and bluetooth mouse at the same time.
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Oh! It seems you have misunderstanding for my question xD
I plan to use T630 bluetooth mouse AND logitech bluetooth keyboard for android, in the same time...
So, I won't use an onscreen keyboard at all...
Will using those two, wireless bluetooth peripherals at the same time works?
StardustGeass said:
Oh! It seems you have misunderstanding for my question xD
I plan to use T630 bluetooth mouse AND logitech bluetooth keyboard for android, in the same time...
So, I won't use an onscreen keyboard at all...
Will using those two, wireless bluetooth peripherals at the same time works?
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Oh!
I didn't have a problem with it at all...
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Oh!
I didn't have a problem with it at all...
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No constant disconnecting or such when those two connected at the same time?
Niceee...
Oh, and may I know your device and Android OS as well?
Just for reference
StardustGeass said:
No constant disconnecting or such when those two connected at the same time?
Niceee...
Oh, and may I know your device and Android OS as well?
Just for reference
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Yes I am using a Galaxy Tab Pro.
T630 and Onscreen Keyboard at the same time
I can't post the link to the solution I found but if you google search "android enable on screen keyboard" the stackexchange link at the top worked for me on my Nexus 10.
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mrhomg said:
Loving using this mouse on my Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1. The only problem is, the tablet also thinks it's a bluetooth keyboard. So when I don't want to use my real bluetooth keyboard, I have to turn off the mouse because it prevents the on-screen keyboard from coming up. Any suggestions?
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I can't post the link to the solution I found but if you google search "android enable on screen keyboard" the stackexchange link at the top worked for me on my Nexus 10.
The problem, in Note Pro 12.2 is that when you connect Logitech T630 mouse, don't show in "Select an input method" the option "Hardware Physical Keyboard ON/OFF". In other device, Xperia Ultra Z, Nexus 7, this yes is show at connect the mouse and on screen keyboard go again if you put "Hardware Physical Keyboard" in OFF.
I wait this clear the problem with this beautiful mouse:laugh:
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Hi,
could anybody help me?
I try to find a keyboard for 10 finger typing with MDA Compact. What I need is:
- full number of rows i.e. 5 rows incl. space because of local characters typing - not like e.g. Stowaway IR keyboard
- full 19 mm space between keys - not like e.g. Javoedge keyboard
- standard positioning of rows PC-like, for example space between "1" and "2" is approx in the middle of "Q" - not like e.g. HP ipaQ bluetooth keyboard
My ideal solution for TRGpro (Palm OS) was Targus Stowaway keyboard. For MDA compact I haven't found any... I even do not ask for foldable keyboard... Maybe a smaller, "notebook like" blutetooth keyboard.
Thank you for any help
Try the Apple Bluetooth Wireless Pro Keyboard.
ITs a bit big to carry, but its great as a keyboard and nice to type on.
Pyrofer said:
Try the Apple Bluetooth Wireless Pro Keyboard.
ITs a bit big to carry, but its great as a keyboard and nice to type on.
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Thanks a lot for an idea, uh, really a bit big...
Have you seen this
http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/
I also saw somewhere a gizmo that allows a full size keyboard to be used with pocket pc, dont know if that would help.
cruisin-thru said:
Have you seen this
http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/
I also saw somewhere a gizmo that allows a full size keyboard to be used with pocket pc, dont know if that would help.
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Thanks again, but for 10 finger typing without seeing you really need to be in touch with real keys.
Maybe something interesting for now
Hi, I have found "Motion's Bluetooth Mobile keyboard", see at: http://www.motioncomputing.com/products/motion_accessories.asp
They do not want to confirm that it will work with my MDA Compact, see the communication below. Could anybore more experienced here say it SHOUD work?
Thanks
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Martin,
The keyboard should ideally work with any device using bluetooth. The reality of it however is that sometimes drivers conflict, and make it difficult to pair with certain devices. Our Bluetooth Keyboard is only tested for our tablet, but many people use it with other devices. We do not however make any guarantees that it will work with any device other than our tablets.
Thank you for contacting Motion Computing
Aaron Richard
On Sun, 4 Sep 2005 22:27:12 +0200 you wrote:
>Thanks for the instant reply, still another question:
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>have you any experience with the keyboard connecting to Pocket PC
>(Windows 2003 SE) PDA? I'd like to use it just with PDA.
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>Thanks
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>Martin
I know it might sound obvious but the O2 BT foldable keyboard is truly excellent by all accounts (a colleague has one) - decent useable size but folds up reasonably small too.
Apple BT keyboard
I use a Apple pro keyboard (USB) on my thinkpad when I´m at home - and love it!
Can anybody confirm that it works with the Magician?
No phone has USB host, so no the USB keyboard will not work.
You need a Bluetooth Keyboard at least.
I was talking about the bluetooth version of that apple keyboard (which I don`t own) I know that (at least the software) of the phone doesn`t support usb host capacity. Sorry if I didn`t make myself clear...
So, anybody ever used the keyboard with the mini?
cruisin-thru said:
Have you seen this
http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/
I also saw somewhere a gizmo that allows a full size keyboard to be used with pocket pc, dont know if that would help.
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If god would have meant man to type on light, he would have given him fingers made of shadows :wink:
mtbsoft said:
I know it might sound obvious but the O2 BT foldable keyboard is truly excellent by all accounts (a colleague has one) - decent useable size but folds up reasonably small too.
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Fuh, seems still no solution for me: I am not sure about O2 BT foldable keyboard branding, but I think this is the keyboard with the shifted upper row (see my first post)
- Btw no response from Motion after I had asked them about the international delivery possiblity
... and Apple bluetooth keyboard is really too big to fit to my briefcase.
m
marsal said:
I am not sure about O2 BT foldable keyboard branding, but I think this is the keyboard with the shifted upper row (see my first post)
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I'll check and try to get you a photo.
I just bought the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard 6000 and it works perfectly for the XOOM. Im lovin this thing. Sit it in the standard dock station and then use the keyboard. Arrow keys work. Cut paste. Shift and arrows highlight. From everything ive tried, the only button that does not work is the "Window$" key. LOL. Go figure right
Edit: Forgot to mention, I bought it at BestBuy for 39.99$ + tax. Motorola Keyboard is going for 69.99$
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Nice! I have the 3000 series bluetooth. Hopefully it works as well! Ill test it out. Thanks.
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How big is it?
nottoosmart said:
I just bought the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard 6000 and it works perfectly for the XOOM. Im lovin this thing. Sit it in the standard dock station and then use the keyboard. Arrow keys work. Cut paste. Shift and arrows highlight. From everything ive tried, the only button that does not work is the "Window$" key. LOL. Go figure right
Edit: Forgot to mention, I bought it at BestBuy for 39.99$ + tax. Motorola Keyboard is going for 69.99$
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I just got the bluetooth keyboard & speaker dock yesterday. Loving the keyboard, especially the shortcut keys to Gmail, contacts & the browser. Gotta love the volume controls too!
Oh and it's 11.75" x 5.375".
Which 1 did you get
Mayday607 said:
I just got the bluetooth keyboard & speaker dock yesterday. Loving the keyboard, especially the shortcut keys to Gmail, contacts & the browser. Gotta love the volume controls too!
Oh and it's 11.75" x 5.375".
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I have the $70 Motorola one.
Amazon has the microsoft 6000 bt keyboard that comes with a free keypad for 43 and change, so I jumped on it
Anyone know of a good keyboard with touchpad that would be compatible?
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keyboard
I use the Dinovo Mini. The touchpad moves between the icons or scrolls.
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nottoosmart said:
I just bought the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard 6000 and it works perfectly for the XOOM. Im lovin this thing. Sit it in the standard dock station and then use the keyboard. Arrow keys work. Cut paste. Shift and arrows highlight. From everything ive tried, the only button that does not work is the "Window$" key. LOL. Go figure right
Edit: Forgot to mention, I bought it at BestBuy for 39.99$ + tax. Motorola Keyboard is going for 69.99$
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The advantage of the MOTO KB is that it has android shortcuts. Can the MS KB map to do the same shortcuts?
DatterBoy said:
The advantage of the MOTO KB is that it has android shortcuts. Can the MS KB map to do the same shortcuts?
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i've been trying to get an answer to this as well. need to do more searching, but thusfar i haven't even found an instance of BT keyboard mapping on any android device...
diaa08 said:
i've been trying to get an answer to this as well. need to do more searching, but thusfar i haven't even found an instance of BT keyboard mapping on any android device...
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google "android keylayout" or "android qwerty.kl"
nottoosmart said:
I just bought the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard 6000 and it works perfectly for the XOOM. Im lovin this thing. Sit it in the standard dock station and then use the keyboard. Arrow keys work. Cut paste. Shift and arrows highlight. From everything ive tried, the only button that does not work is the "Window$" key. LOL. Go figure right
Edit: Forgot to mention, I bought it at BestBuy for 39.99$ + tax. Motorola Keyboard is going for 69.99$
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Please could you check is it possible to change language of the keyboard from it. I use 2 languages on screen keyboard and would like to know is it possible to change it from keyboard or I need to use screen of the XOOM to change it?
Thank you in advance...
diaa08 said:
i've been trying to get an answer to this as well. need to do more searching, but thusfar i haven't even found an instance of BT keyboard mapping on any android device...
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would this be of help?
http://chris.boyle.name/2010/08/android-keymaps
KidJoe said:
would this be of help?
http://chris.boyle.name/2010/08/android-keymaps
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Thanks! That finally made me buy a generic iPad BT keyboard from eBay in hope to remap the iOS keys to something useful!
So how many devices can the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard 6000 pair with?
i.e. Can I pair the MS BT KBD 6000 with say a Xoom, iPad, and PC? (then connect to the device I wish to use the KBD with when needed?)
Or once its paired with one device, it forgets pairing with the others?
Does anyone know how the Moto keyboard works for pairing?
EDIT: several reviews on Amazon.com indicate the MS BT KBD 6000 can only PAIR with one device at a time.. so if you want to use with a Xoom and iPad, you have to re-pair and re-connect each time you switch..
Still researching how it is with the Moto keyboard.
Same thing with the Moto keyboard. I was at Fry's tonight and found a returned one that was marked down to 59.80, so bought it. I paired it to my N1 and Xoom, but had to disconnect one or the other to use the keyboard-2 devices can't share it. It certainly makes typing easier with my cell phone!
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Same thing with the Moto keyboard. I was at Fry's tonight and found a returned one that was marked down to 59.80, so bought it. I paired it to my N1 and Xoom, but had to disconnect one or the other to use the keyboard-2 devices can't share it. It certainly makes typing easier with my cell phone!
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Wait.. there is a difference between pairing and connecting... You can pair two devices and not have them connect... but you can't connect if you are not paired...
so when you mention that you PAIRED it to your N1 and XOOM... then mention "disconnect one or the other to use the keyboard" I'm not sure I'm following you.
I mean, yes, I could understand not being able to CONNECT to both the N1 and Xoom at the same time...
But Lets say you pair the Moto keyboard with the N1, connect it, use the keyboard with the N1.. Then you want to use the Moto keyboard with the Xoom... you pair it, connect and use it...
Now, if you want to use it with the N1 again, do you have to repeat the pairing process with the N1 before you connect it? or can you just pickup the N1 and have it connect to the keyboard without repeating the pairing process?
I can only have it paired to one device. I can't make it discoverable on the Xoom if it's paired to the N1, and vice versa. I have to disconnect and delete the pairing from one to use it with the other. That's the only way I can get it to become discoverable, if it's not paired. You have to repeat the pairing process every time you want to switch devices
I wonder, given host USB might work ... if the following device has a chance to work ?
www_dealextreme_com/p/usb-84-key-keyboard-leather-case-with-stylus-for-10-1-tablet-pc-white-44455
I am not allowed to post links yet, I appologise if I am overstepping the mark, but I think it is a relevant link and not spam. Replace "_" with "."
Hi,
Has anyone used a bluetooth keyboard/mouse with the SGS2?
If so, what was your experience and which devices did you use?
It would be nice to have a list of devices that are AVAILABLE and play nice with the SGS2 so we don't all end up buying 5 keyboards trying to find a decent one.
This is obviously a precursor to the MHL cable dropping and being able to navigate the device over MHL Mirroring.
Cheers!
Check the end of my video here, BT keyboard and mouse working fine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giJXF5pIITc
The keyboard I'm using is the iGo Stowaway Ultraslim Keyboard, sadly not made any more. Nearly any BT HID Profile device should work with the SGSII.
For starters I would guess that all the ones in this -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=799079&highlight=bluetooth+keyboard+mouse
- thread for the SGSI will work fine.
Ah cool cheers, i do remember you saying that your keyboard was no longer available sadly.
I was thinking something like this would be great to just kick back and use as a media controller....
http://www.gadgetgear.co.uk/dual-co...ackpad-for-ipad-iphone-smartphone-pc-ps3.html
I'll take a look through that thread, thanks for that.
Burko said:
Ah cool cheers, i do remember you saying that your keyboard was no longer available sadly.
I was thinking something like this would be great to just kick back and use as a media controller....
http://www.gadgetgear.co.uk/dual-co...ackpad-for-ipad-iphone-smartphone-pc-ps3.html
I'll take a look through that thread, thanks for that.
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anyone can check if it work? or advise similar mini keyboards which would work on our device..
I have the same question... did a bit of research and found the following:
Foldable freecom model, 54 quids. Reviews indicate it's decent, has a little tray to hold the phone but it's also 'cheaply built':
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Freedom-BTF...1_6?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1306668294&sr=1-6
The official Apple wireless keyboard. Great build, but not foldable. 50 quids
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-MC184B-A-Wireless-Keyboard/dp/B002TUSWU4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
A clone of the above, 22 quids.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-W...1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1306669505&sr=1-3
I'm not seeing any 'great' options here... can someone suggest anything else?
I have this keyboard:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Freedom-Pro...IWJ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306675360&sr=1-1
It works fine, save for the buttons that are specific to certain OS. It's not my favorite keyboard, tho.
I just purchased this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Folding-Bluetoo...66?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item53e6f9a18a
I have one from about 10 years ago that was made for a Handspring PDA and it was hands-down the best portable keyboard I've ever used, so I'm hoping this one will be just as good. I also have a Jorno keyboard on order, but there's no ETA on its release yet.
I've also used a Bluetooth mouse with the phone, and it also works fine. Mine's the Razer Orochi.
Logitech dinovo mini works well...
(only complaint is that the keyboard layout is scandinavian/swedish) and the phone gets the default english letters. Probably just have to change key mapping but have not gotten around to that yet)
//Gunnar
NZtechfreak said:
The keyboard I'm using is the iGo Stowaway Ultraslim Keyboard, sadly not made any more. Nearly any BT HID Profile device should work with the SGSII.
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Does anybody know how to use a different keyboard layout than US/GB?
I have a German version of this keyboard.
Same with me.
My keyboard finally arrived, and it's pretty good. Seems it may have a defect (it's typing some double letters on some keys, R and Space especially), but other than that, it's pretty much an exact replica of the one I used to have, and it feels great. I highly recommend it.
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Anyone interested in remapping keys or changing keyboard layout?
I can help.
Changed english to german.
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I bought this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Foldable-Mini...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0a6436b5#shId
it's a clone of the one TJ mentioned.
Oh sure it's an interesting concept, and it's a full size keyboard, the problem is
IT DOESN'T WORK!!!
Seller doesn't seem to care.
So between thsi and TJ's case I woudl recommend staying away from these
Has any body tried this "Mini Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad and Laser Pointer" with the S2? it looks great for sofa surfing with the hdmi MHL adaptor.
I am not allowed to post any links yet so please Google for
Rii Mini Bluetooth KeyBoard Review! - Touchpad Mouse
I would be grateful if some could could confirm that they have got it working and what they think of this device?
And do all the buttons work OK e.g. media volume and cursor buttons and touch pad?
Thanks
Louis
LouisJB said:
Has any body tried this "Mini Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad and Laser Pointer" with the S2? it looks great for sofa surfing with the hdmi MHL adaptor.
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I'm 90% sure there is a youtube video if it being used with the S (or was it the s2) and the mouse worked as well
I'm using Palm 3245WW BT Keyboard and Microsoft BT Notebook Mouse 5000 without issues.
cigaro78 said:
I bought this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Foldable-Mini...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0a6436b5#shId
it's a clone of the one TJ mentioned.
Oh sure it's an interesting concept, and it's a full size keyboard, the problem is
IT DOESN'T WORK!!!
Seller doesn't seem to care.
So between thsi and TJ's case I woudl recommend staying away from these
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I've sent mine back for a replacement. It's a very cheaply-made product. The original is built far better... it actually says on the back "designed by Think Outside Inc., Carlsbad, CA USA."
Hello!
I tested a Nokia SU-8W bluetooth keyboard, it comes with a Nokia N8.
Works well, no pairing issues, very clean to do it .
I don't know how to do with the keyboard the same actions as "option" or "home" buttons . At least, Esc key works as back button.
I miss to have a bluetooth mouse at the same time... is a needed partner for this keyboard.
rgds
On the couple of Bluetooth keyboards I've been using, these combinations worked:
Fn+left arrow: Home
Fn+right arrow: Sleep
Fn+1: Option/menu
Fn+(hold) left arrow: Recent
Fn+(tap x2) left arrow: Voice Talk
Been playing with other combinations, but those are all the ones I've been able to find so far.
-Tj- said:
On the couple of Bluetooth keyboards I've been using, these combinations worked:
Fn+left arrow: Home
Fn+right arrow: Sleep
Fn+1: Option/menu
Fn+(hold) left arrow: Recent
Fn+(tap x2) left arrow: Voice Talk
Been playing with other combinations, but those are all the ones I've been able to find so far.
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let's see if these works with the Nokia keyboard
thanks
alx37 said:
Anyone interested in remapping keys or changing keyboard layout?
I can help.
Changed english to german.
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Actually, I am interested in remapping keys. I have a Palm 3245WW bluetooth keyboard and I sometimes have to write in Greek, which involves using some accents (for intonation). The on-screen keyboard will give me these accents if I long press on the keys of the stock Greek layout, but I haven't figured out how to do this with the bluetooth keyboard. Any help would be appreciated.
Saverios
Any recommendations for a good bluetooth keyboard that you have used and work with the Note using stock rom (2.3.6)? Preferrably with built in touch pad.
Thanks.
The Logitech mini is nice, I've been using my HP touchpad Bluetooth its actually.very nice I was surprised, but since I upgraded to 2.3.6 I haven't been able to get any hid Bluetooth devices to connect at all. Some posts i've read say in 2.3.6 hid can't connect.
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HID works fine for me.
Used a HP Touchpad BT Keyboard on KKA and KL3.
Are you running 2.3.6?
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Yes its 2.3.6
Look for my review in Samsung Galaxy II Accessories thread.
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hey guys i am trying to get the magic cube to work with the galaxy note and am having problems i can get it to pair but not to connect or work is there an hid setting i need to turn on somewhere to be able to use a keyboard with my programs
could't work on 2.3.5 either.
paired, but unable to connect (Note 2.3.6 official, Apple BT KB)
Same problem with Apple BT Keyboard (2007). Paired, but unable to connect.
I use the official ROM 2.3.6. I didn't try before I upgraded to 2.3.6.
I use the Freedom Pro bluetooth keyboard, works great. Folds up into a little case and comes with a lightweight stand for the phone that slides out of the keyboard. No touchpad, but it does have full android support, so it'll likely work with future/other android devices you own. It has keys mapped to the 'back' and 'menu's functions, and you can map a bunch of keys to apps that you configure.
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BT Keyboard and mouse
Hi all
The good news is that I've FINALLY got my Thinkoutside BT keyboard and Thinkoutside BT Travel Mouse to work with the Galaxy Note.
I'm using Blueinput in which the WIN version (Beta) did not work with HTC Flame, HTC HD and HTC HD2 because of a difference in the Bluetooth stack.
The Android version (Beta) did not work with the HTC Desire HD either for unknown reasons.
However, the new version: (Blueinput 2.0.209.HIDP1.0.100) which is available on trial from Android Market works well. My Note has OS:2.3.5 SDK:10.
I haven't checked out all of it yet and will post again after some more testing.
Cheers
hi there, i tested now my old igo stowaway keyboard, a new Mini BT keyboard and an Logitech 5000 full size keyboard. all of them are working basically. the Blue Input software is not working (finds the keyboards but tells me it can not talk to it), so i use BlueKeyboard Pro instead that is working fine. i need a keyboard software because i have to map the German special chars.
my problem is that every time i connect a BT Keyboard a message from the system pop's up that i should switch input to the Samsung keyboard, and then the system activates the Samsung build in software keyboard. So i have to long tap the input field to change back to BlueKeyboard manually.
can someone tell me how to prevent the system from switching keyboard drivers automaticly? i already disabled all keyboards except the BlueKeyboard under settings menu, but it dont help. the system reactivates the entry by its own everytime.
i bought this keyboard and its very nice
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hi there, i tested now my old igo stowaway keyboard, a new Mini BT keyboard and an Logitech 5000 full size keyboard. all of them are working basically. the Blue Input software is not working (finds the keyboards but tells me it can not talk to it), so i use BlueKeyboard Pro instead that is working fine. i need a keyboard software because i have to map the German special chars.
my problem is that every time i connect a BT Keyboard a message from the system pop's up that i should switch input to the Samsung keyboard, and then the system activates the Samsung build in software keyboard. So i have to long tap the input field to change back to BlueKeyboard manually.
can someone tell me how to prevent the system from switching keyboard drivers automaticly? i already disabled all keyboards except the BlueKeyboard under settings menu, but it dont help. the system reactivates the entry by its own everytime.
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the switch to the samsung keyboard is because since kl7 the samsungkeyboard supports the german layout for bluetooth
I can't get the motorola bluetooth mouse to connect to the note. It pairs ok, but will not connect.
I have been able to use a microsoft BT and the motorola Keyboard, and the HP bt keyboard. Shame about this mouse as it works fine on my pc.
thank you shigwegi, i give the build in keyboard another chance. it works even with German chars, sometimes (after not working with it for a while) it forgets the German layout and falls back to English, then i have to switch the keyboard off and back on to fix it. i deinstalled BlueKeyboard now.
did the samsung software keyboard show up when you select a text box?, mine does, its a little bit disturbing but as long as it works i can live with it.
madbird said:
did the samsung software keyboard show up when you select a text box?, mine does, its a little bit disturbing but as long as it works i can live with it.
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I just install "null keyboard" from the app store and choose it from keyboard settings when I'm using a BT keyboard, it stops any keyboard from popping up on screen so you have the full screen on view when typing with a BT keyboard. Works great for me, I just switch back to swiftkey when I'm not using a BT keyboard.
Null Keyboard here - http://market.android.com/details?id=com.wparam.nullkeyboard
madbird said:
thank you shigwegi, i give the build in keyboard another chance. it works even with German chars, sometimes (after not working with it for a while) it forgets the German layout and falls back to English, then i have to switch the keyboard off and back on to fix it. i deinstalled BlueKeyboard now.
did the samsung software keyboard show up when you select a text box?, mine does, its a little bit disturbing but as long as it works i can live with it.
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i got the same problemes, not all chars are working, but its better then before, and you dont need root to use it
maybe we got another update or ics will make all nice
Darius said:
I just install "null keyboard" from the app store and choose it from keyboard settings when I'm using a BT keyboard, it stops any keyboard from popping up on screen so you have the full screen on view when typing with a BT keyboard. Works great for me, I just switch back to swiftkey when I'm not using a BT keyboard.
Null Keyboard here - http://market.android.com/details?id=com.wparam.nullkeyboard
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but i think its not working then, because the bluetooth keyboard only works for german users withe samsungs default keyboard
with this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1471228
the Apple wireless Keyboard works! and has German Letters ÄÖÜ.
regards
I wanted a fairly mobile full-size BT keyboard for my new Note. But wasn't thrilled that most require a separate BT mouse or trackpad solution. But then I found this new Motorola keyboard with a slide out trackpad on Amazon. It hasn't been out long but seems to be getting good reviews. It isn't real cheap, but a few other vendors sell it for $10-15 less than Amazon. I tend to play it safe and order from Amazon though. I ordered one and will report on it, when it shows up
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Wireless-Keyboard-Packaging-89507N/dp/B006291K7A
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I have been using the Apple BT keyboard (3 batt version), everything is fine except the first time I reconnect the kb it gets set to qwerty, I have to switch off/on to get azerty...
Also in Samsung kb you can disable US kb so that it doesn't switch to qwerty while typing (but it still does switch when you turn it on the first time).
EDIT: the trick is to enable Samsung kb first then connect bt kb and I get azerty first try.
UBTIR004100
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-Connect-Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-w-Mouse-Track-/330583877802?pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice&hash=item4cf855a8aa £19
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Almost same size as the note, 145 x 75 x 16 mm and 119grams. Good layout of the QWERTY although perhaps the space bar is too small. Has anyone had any experience with this product, especially with the mouse function.
UPDATE
So my keyboard arrived today, it worked fine out of the box Android 2.3.6 just had to push down button next to del to connect and it auto connects after when you press a key. You can even switch the system/screen on (and off) from standby... useful if you have disabled your lockscreen.
Personally I am very happy with it. Mouse trackpad works awesome and the keys are nice and clicky not rubbery nonsense. The arrow keys move menus and scrolling. It would be a great HTPC media keyboard with the note connected in HDMI and lying back in my reclining chair at end of the room. I've spent my money on far worse items.
However its rather useless in some ways, firstly the full stop needs a function key to operate it - MAJOR flaw, as far as typing wpm goes forget it you will perform twice as better with swype or fullscreen landscape better keyboard. I will stick to folding full sized keyboard or Vaio P. Also long pressing keys sometimes brings up a weird accent menu or short pressing doesn't register key presses. Pressing the mouse trackpad itself brings up the menu screen function but it would be better suited to left key press in my opinion.
Some of these things can be changed with an android button remapper program.
But I havent found one for the note yet.
Summary
So I bought this as a productivity item but i'm finding it to be more of a novelty item. Even using it just to control Ubuntu and remote desktop Win7 and Mac on my note and adding a little bit more to the pocket pc dream, its worth it.
That looks really cool. Just saw this review:
http://www.digisecrets.com/gadgets/review-dual-connect-slimline-bluetooth-keyboard-and-trackpad/
From the review:
Pros:
Connect to and control up to 2 devices
Full QWERTY keyboard with number keys and extensive secondary functions
Mouse controller and dedicated mouse keys
Small and lightweight design
Comes with protective cover
Built-in rechargeable battery
Cons:
The Size of the keyboard is like the size of a regular scientific calculator, Little bulk for carrying in pockets
Uneasy to type in dark situations
I've just bought this one, looks good in picture, I´ll make a review once I get it
http://www.ebay.es/itm/190647228730...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_4770wt_1396
Looks good, I've purchased the top one and will comment after the expected month it will take to arrive!
imperiallight said:
Looks good, I've purchased the top one and will comment after the expected month it will take to arrive!
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Waiting for it to ship and your review! Hope it works
Mine recieved
Not working, it is pared but can´t connect
It is working perfectly with my PC, and specifications says it goes with Andoid 2.1 and avobe...
Any idea to fix it?
I miss using the blackberry. If they could release a bluetooth keyboard the size of the blackberry one, i would get it.
elmonch said:
Mine recieved
Not working, it is pared but can´t connect
It is working perfectly with my PC, and specifications says it goes with Andoid 2.1 and avobe...
Any idea to fix it?
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Did you disconnect it from the PC?
I know with my BT headphones, if I have BT on the laptop enabled, sometimes my headphones automatically connect to the PC and I can't connect with the phone.
I have to manually disconnect them on the PC before I can connect with the phone.
Unfortunately the Note bluetooth is not perfect (better than previous models, but still a little buggy.)
Just to be sure try it from a fresh boot. Sometimes disabling and re-enabling bluetooth is enough to reset the chip but a clean boot will definitely clear it up. The first bluetooth device to connect after a boot always works, subsequent devices are hit and miss.
I hate that broadcomm chipset, wish they would switch to Texas Instruments BT chips then we could get ANT and FM transmit.
Perhaps installing Bluekeyboard JP, Teksoft blueinput appn etc or installing cyanogen rom. I am not really sure to be honest
So my keyboard arrived today, it worked fine out of the box just had to push down button next to del to connect and it auto connects after when you press a key.
Personally I am very happy with it. Mouse trackpad works awesome and the keys are nice and clicky not rubbery nonsense. It would be a great HTPC media keyboard with the note connected in HDMI and lying back in my reclining chair at end of the room. I've spent my money on far worse items.
However its rather useless in some ways, firstly the full stop needs a function key to operate it - MAJOR flaw, as far as typing wpm goes forget it you will perform twice as better with swype or fullscreen landscape better keyboard. I will stick to folding full sized keyboard or Vaio P. Also long pressing keys sometimes brings up a weird accent menu or short pressing doesn't register key presses. Pressing the mouse key brings up the menu screen function but it would be better suited to left key press in my opinion.
Some of these things can be changed with an android button remapper program.
But I havent found one for the note yet.
Another smaller, lighter (58g) thumboard version with full stop button. Uses trackball type mouse. Key placement makes it good for gaming too.
Mini Pro Joy Bluetooth Keyboard
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magic-Pro-ProMini-BT-JOY-Bluetooth-Wireless-Mini-Small-Light-Keyboard-Jog-Mouse-/160738550090?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item256cc3a14a#ht_6586wt_1399
A review I found:
http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/09/16/magic-pro-promini-bt-joy-bluetooth-keyboard-review/
and it works with the note as mentioned here:
http://blog.timofeyev.ru/2012/02/27/magicpro_bluetooth_keyboard#more-1429
I dont know what she is saying either but I'm inclined to buy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=p9tSsz_jIhc
I have the above item too and it works well (mouse and keyboard). Feels slightly heavier than 58g tho.
The Rii Mini that I order a few weeks ago arrived today.
Build quality and keys are good. No looseness or wobble in the keys.
The touchpad makes it a little awkward to thumb type as your right hand has to reach across the touchpad. I have ended up using the thumb of my left hand and the index finger of my right.
I originally got this with the intention of editing word docs (having no onscreen keyboard allows you to see much more of the document at a glance).
It is good that it has the mouse built in, which makes selecting text quite easy.
But to operate the CTRL-C, CTRL-V etc is a little fiddly.
I think if I end up editing a lot of docs on the Note I'd get something more like the apple sized BT keyboard. But I won't be doing that until a decent editor is available (TextMaker looks promising, but is still a buggy beta).
I do like the laser pointer though. I have a Targus presenter with built in mouse controller, and the mouse controller is crap, so I think I'll start using this for power point presos. Also, having the BT keyboard makes it a lot more functional than the Targus presenter for when I want to demo entering text into a field etc.
imperiallight said:
So my keyboard arrived today, it worked fine out of the box just had to push down button next to del to connect and it auto connects after when you press a key.
Also long pressing keys sometimes brings up a weird accent menu or short pressing doesn't register key presses. Pressing the mouse key brings up the menu screen function but it would be better suited to left key press in my opinion.
Some of these things can be changed with an android button remapper program.
But I havent found one for the note yet.
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Does it come with a built-in stand for the phone?
If that's the case then awesome.
No that would be cool but it does come with a separate black phone stand.
Nobody tested this one?
I want to use my Note as htpc and this keyboard with trackpad seems to be the better solution
ebay.it/itm/Wireless-Bluetooth-Media-Remote-Touchpad-Keyboard-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-Note-Tab-/261011211064?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item3cc57b0338#ht_2487wt_1185
(sorry as new user i can't post link)
The cable is for charging/connecting to others usb devices
GodlikeRX said:
Nobody tested this one?
I want to use my Note as htpc and this keyboard with trackpad seems to be the better solution
ebay.it/itm/Wireless-Bluetooth-Media-Remote-Touchpad-Keyboard-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-Note-Tab-/261011211064?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item3cc57b0338#ht_2487wt_1185
(sorry as new user i can't post link)
The cable is for charging/connecting to others usb devices
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That one is (similar to) the Rii Mini that richlum wrote about 3 posts above yours. I guess he owns the RT-MWK02(Bluetooth) (or the black version).
I own the Rii mini N7 (model nr: RT-MWK03BT), which should be the newer version with the touchpad in the middle but without the laserpointer. Funny enough it isn't shown on the Riitek website (only the 2.4 GHz version is displayed there). I bought it from DealExtreme and it appears to be genuine (or a very well made knock-off...).
Like the one from richlum it has a good quality build and connects easily. How well it works in real life when doing much text-editing I don't know yet. Haven't used it that much, just bought it in advance for future travels when I don't have a laptop with me.
Very practical is the "e" button in the middle, which acts like the Home button on the phone. Less practical is only one "shift"-button on the left and the one "space"-button on the right of the touchpad (especially for me as I'm left-handed and usually use my left hand more).
If you get used to the split keyboard after prolonged use I'll know in time...
Does anyone know of it's possible to use the swiftkey word prediction with a BT keyboard?
If I have swiftkey enabled when using the BT keyboard, the word predictions show up, but pressing space on the keyboard doesn't select the predicted word the way it would if I pressed space on the soft keyboard.
This means that I have no error correction plus I need to type out the whole word. Which means using back space a lot and pressing a lot more keys.
I've found out that it is a lot faster using the swiftkey onscreen keyboard than the BT keyboard because of this. Often with swiftkey I only need to enter the first 2 or 3 letters of a word (sometimes 0 letters) and then hit space.
The word prediction is showing up with the BT keyboard, I just can't use it! So frustrating!
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