Keyboard solutions? - Nexus 7 Accessories

Has anyone found a good keyboard set up for the nexus 7? I am starting school back up soon and would like to find an elegant and well functioning keyboard set up to take notes on my little tablet but haven't seen anything on here that catches my eye.
I can't from the transformer and the dock is the only thing I miss!
I recently saw that Samsung came out with a seven inch tab student bucks bundled that came with as little keyboard dock. Not sure if that would be compatible though.
Anyone find a good keyboard, dock, and our cars case for this?
Thanks
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This is the Samsung bundle:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-7-Inch-Student-Edition/dp/B008KWRTH2
Keyboard:
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I love my Thinkoutside folding keyboard which I've had for years. I was really please that it connected and worked perfectly with the N7. I also have some cheesy old BT mouse that really rounds out the set.

dang69 said:
I love my Thinkoutside folding keyboard which I've had for years. I was really please that it connected and worked perfectly with the N7. I also have some cheesy old BT mouse that really rounds out the set.
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I second the Thinkoutside folding keyboard. I had read about it on one of these boards and recently picked up a used one to be used with both my Nexus 7 and HP Touchpad. It is nice and portable, and very comfortable (in my opinion) to use.
You can try and see whether you can pick one up on Craigslist or eBay.

Thanks a lot I will check it out. Do you guys use something separate to prop the tab up?
Edit: can't seem to find out in stock almost anywhere. Pretty pricy too for the few I found on eBay. Some seem to have a little cradle and some don't. Any difference? I'll keep an eye out though.
Any other suggestions?
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The Verge recently reviewed a nice portable keyboard from Microsoft (Google Microsoft wedge keyboard and mouse)
I haven't had the chance to use it but it looks pretty nice.

jkd393 said:
The Verge recently reviewed a nice portable keyboard from Microsoft (Google Microsoft wedge keyboard and mouse)
I haven't had the chance to use it but it looks pretty nice.
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Sick thanks I'll check it out.
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The Verbatim Folding Bluetooth Keyboard is really good. The keys are wide and have good response. It's made for the iPad, so obviously their are some iOS specific keys that don't work, but other than that it's solid.

I posted a deal on a Motorola one the other day, it has a trackpad and Android hotkeys. If you can find one for a similar price then it would be worth it, otherwise I would suggest either the bigger Logitech ($50-$60) one or the HP Touchpad keyboard ($30).
Logitech
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Tabl...d=1346429128&sr=8-9&keywords=nexus+7+keyboard
HP
http://www.amazon.com/HP-FB344AA-AC...46429111&sr=8-1&keywords=hp+touchpad+keyboard

Toast95135 said:
I posted a deal on a Motorola one the other day, it has a trackpad and Android hotkeys. If you can find one for a similar price then it would be worth it, otherwise I would suggest either the bigger Logitech ($50-$60) one or the HP Touchpad keyboard ($30).
Logitech
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Tabl...d=1346429128&sr=8-9&keywords=nexus+7+keyboard
HP
http://www.amazon.com/HP-FB344AA-AC...46429111&sr=8-1&keywords=hp+touchpad+keyboard
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That Logitech one seems perfect thanks alot.
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I ordered a Zippy keyboard from NewEgg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823701033, and a bit cheaper at Amazon, http://www.amazon.com/Zippy-FULL-Function-Bluetooth-Keyboard/dp/B004MMESVY
It is a bit smaller than I expected but it works well with the 7 as it is faster than the on screen keyboard and I only type with about 4 or 5 fingers anyway. Can be paired with 6 BT devices and switch between them. I haven't used it much yet, but it seems sturdy and well made.
I have a book type case that I prop up when using the keyboard and snagged a $5 Motorola BT mouse the other day on woot.
Pic from Amazon:

Any recommendations for non blue tooth keyboards? I don't really want yet another device to charge or use batteries with, and so a wired connection is fine By me. All the small ones I can find are BT. I'm looking for a chiclet style if possible.

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Any recommendations for non blue tooth keyboards? I don't really want yet another device to charge or use batteries with, and so a wired connection is fine By me. All the small ones I can find are BT. I'm looking for a chiclet style if possible.
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Maybe this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Perixx-PERIBOARD-407B-Mini-Keyboard-Dimension/dp/B0053O9ZNQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348308314&sr=8-1&keywords=Perixx+PERIBOARD-407B

Wifes ipad keyboard works fine for me
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print.logic said:
The Verbatim Folding Bluetooth Keyboard is really good. The keys are wide and have good response. It's made for the iPad, so obviously their are some iOS specific keys that don't work, but other than that it's solid.
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for some reason, the verbatim keyboard doesn't work with my nexus. I worked on my nook color running cyanogenmod and it works with my iPad 2, but not the nexus 7 could it be b/c i'm using trinity kernel ?

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Motorola Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse

Sweet deal on 1saleaday.com. The Motorola Keyboard and mouse brand new for $17.99. Designed for android devices. Just purchased me one. $4.95 shipping will apply.
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Any thoughts on this keyboard? Is it any good?
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I had one. The quality is kind of so-so (and so is the mouse) but if you're not typing much this is a pretty good deal considering it's new in the box.
I'd say if you are going to use the keyboard a lot, get the Logitech.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Tabl...865&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+android+keyboard
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I had one. The quality is kind of so-so (and so is the mouse) but if you're not typing much this is a pretty good deal considering it's new in the box.
I'd say if you are going to use the keyboard a lot, get the Logitech.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Tabl...865&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+android+keyboard
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+1 for the logitech keyboard. I had it for a little while it works amazing.
je2345 said:
Sweet deal on 1saleaday.com. The Motorola Keyboard and mouse brand new for $17.99. Designed for android devices. Just purchased me one. $4.95 shipping will apply.
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Thanks for the heads up. Was looking for something like this .
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I've got the Motorola keyboard/mouse combo, the mouse is ok and the keyboard is just fine. I reckon if anyone is typing so much that the keyboard becomes a problem then a tablet isn't the best thing to be using.
bleclair said:
I had one. The quality is kind of so-so (and so is the mouse) but if you're not typing much this is a pretty good deal considering it's new in the box.
I'd say if you are going to use the keyboard a lot, get the Logitech.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Tabl...865&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+android+keyboard
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I was considering this, but I prefer a case with keyboard attached to it so I don't have to carry 2 "separate" devices.
You know.. something like this:
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I was considering this, but I prefer a case with keyboard attached to it so I don't have to carry 2 "separate" devices.
You know.. something like this:
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I like that design/style also and have the Logitech Ultraslim for my iPad
(http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Ultr...420868&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+keyboard+slim)
and just picked up a Transformer Infinity with the dock.
However, I don't think a quality case that would fit the Nexus 7 could include a keyboard I'd find useful for lengthy periods of time due to the size of the tablet.
Has anyone received this yet?
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I got some like the combo mentioned above but I found the keyboard way too small to be viable.
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For those of you interested in seeing the controller work with the nexus 7 I have a video here. The intent of the video is to show it used for gaming but this show you that it works rather well.
http://youtu.be/8x3nbP4tx48
I also do an unboxing and overview video of the keyboard but this is with the xoom (originally what it was purchased for) a while ago.
http://youtu.be/jSVhaD9tvkc
Does anyone know what the key next to GMail is supposed to do? It's the 3 horizontal parallel lines key.
Thanks!
Edit: I think it is the menu key, but it doesn't work for me. Someone has a clue about this?

[REVIEW/HIGH RES. PICS] Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard case/stand for nexus 7

hey. i was looking for keyboards in ebay when i saw this one. its like a case and a stand. there wasn't any reviews about this keyboard, so im the first, to make it it cost for me 24$, and it came to me (in Latvia) about 2.5 weeks. i made a video and took some pics.
im really sorry for my bad english, at least i tried if you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Its made of plastic, not from aluminium, as they whrite on ebay, but thats a good thing, bcoz plastic will not scrash your device.
the post on ebay where i bought my keyboard it isn't there anymore, but you can find them here: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sac...=15&_clu=2&_fcid=115&_localstpos&_stpos&gbr=1
video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWy3C4DAoOc&list=HL1353769144&feature=mh_lolz
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Did you buy it somewhere in LV?
I just got my N7 16Gb and want to get keyboard case or something like that .
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hey. i was looking for keyboards in ebay when i saw this one. its like a case and a stand. there wasn't any reviews about this keyboard, so im the first, to make it it cost for me 24$, and it came to me (in Latvia) about 2.5 weeks. i made a video and took some pics.
im really sorry for my bad english, at least i tried if you have any questions, feel free to ask.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWy3C4DAoOc&list=HL1353769144&feature=mh_lolz
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piiiters said:
Did you buy it somewhere in LV?
I just got my N7 16Gb and want to get keyboard case or something like that .
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yup, in Latvia, Riga.
That looks nice! Thanks for the pictures.
I found the product on Amazon for anyone interested: http://www.amazon.com/MiniSuit-Nexus-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Rubberized/dp/B009WSCW4S.
PLASTIC Keyboard
I think it's important to point out the keyboard is not made from aluminium, it is plastic.
robox45 said:
hey. i was looking for keyboards in ebay when i saw this one. its like a case and a stand. there wasn't any reviews about this keyboard, so im the first, to make it it cost for me 24$, and it came to me (in Latvia) about 2.5 weeks. i made a video and took some pics.
im really sorry for my bad english, at least i tried if you have any questions, feel free to ask.
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Embedded for your pleasure
laxet said:
That looks nice! Thanks for the pictures.
I found the product on Amazon for anyone interested: http://www.amazon.com/MiniSuit-Nexus-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Rubberized/dp/B009WSCW4S.
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I have been looking for a keyboard and case that I like and that one looks awesome and it doesn't cost a lot. Thanks for the link.
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robox45 said:
yup, in Latvia, Riga.
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where? near to origo or something like that(address)? also what was the price?
How does the keyboard compare to typing on a regular size one? I would gladly grab this as long as the typing isn't too cramped.
piiiters said:
where? near to origo or something like that(address)? also what was the price?
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no bro, like i said: ebay http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sac...=15&_clu=2&_fcid=115&_localstpos&_stpos&gbr=1
Ken_P said:
How does the keyboard compare to typing on a regular size one? I would gladly grab this as long as the typing isn't too cramped.
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it isnt as easy as typing on a reguler keyboard, at first its a little hard, but after a while you will get used to it. still, its better than typing on a touchscreen
Thanks! Works like a charm
laxet said:
That looks nice! Thanks for the pictures.
I found the product on Amazon for anyone interested: http://www.amazon.com/MiniSuit-Nexus-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Rubberized/dp/B009WSCW4S.
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Not a bad product for the price I paid. Thanks again
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Not a bad product for the price I paid. Thanks again
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On the same page as that keyboard in the what other people did section is the same keyboard (look for exact) for 11 less if you have Prime and use the free shipping option (21.95 vs. 29.75 + 2.95 shipping)
If I felt I had any need for a keyboard I'd get one for 22. Or if I hadn't already spent 10 on a case figuring I might not use it often but it'd be handy occasionally.
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BestDealUSA on Amazon has it for $19.06 plus 50 cents shipping in the US. Figured it'd take a month coming from China but it shipped on the second day from NJ.
I don't think this one has the magnet. The screen doesn't shut off, even when it's closed.
Can someone please confirm that the auto capitalize, punctuation, and word correction and prediction do NOT work with this keyboard on a N7?
The video in the op does seem to show capitalizing the first word and word prediction.
I have been through all my input settings and the section for external device has all those settings ticked but nothing seems to work. I've tested typing in gmail, evernote and chrome, but it just stays as lower case (unless caps is selected) and words dont get corrected or any suggestions.
Regards
Dave
d10ng said:
Can someone please confirm that the auto capitalize, punctuation, and word correction and prediction do NOT work with this keyboard on a N7?
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Perhaps completely spurious but on another device I had (TF101) how an external keyboard worked changed depending on which soft keyboard (or should I say on screen) was chosen. You needed to have the Asus keyboard chosen to get those features to work properly. Perhaps the Nexus is the same way and needs the default keyboard as the input device to get those features. I know the latest SwiftKey keyboard has a preference for dealing with what to do when an external keyboard is attached which makes me feel that there's some sort of voodoo involved when using an external keyboard.
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d10ng said:
Can someone please confirm that the auto capitalize, punctuation, and word correction and prediction do NOT work with this keyboard on a N7?
The video in the op does seem to show capitalizing the first word and word prediction.
I have been through all my input settings and the section for external device has all those settings ticked but nothing seems to work. I've tested typing in gmail, evernote and chrome, but it just stays as lower case (unless caps is selected) and words dont get corrected or any suggestions.
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I could swear there have been a couple of times when I've paired the tablet to the keyboard I've seen a very brief message that says something to the affect of "to enable (those things your mentioned above) press... {?} key combination", but before I can focus on the message it disappears.
It looks pretty cool, I think I'll get one. For that price it's a steal, and it will be great for taking notes in classes and meetings.
is this cramped like a netbook. and are the keys located as on a regular keyboard. The usb keyboard I bought for my nexus had keys on weird places.
Khant said:
is this cramped like a netbook. and are the keys located as on a regular keyboard. The usb keyboard I bought for my nexus had keys on weird places.
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Small netbooks have 8 or 9 inch screens and I've only seen 10" ones the last year or so. They'd all have bigger keyboards than something the size of the Nexus 7. The Nexus is about 1.25" less in width compared to just the keyboard on my 9" Dell hackintosh.
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Logitech K810 BT Keyboard

I picked up the Logitech K810 keyboard and love it... It is rechargeable using a standard micro usb so you only need one charger/cable if you are travelling, the battery life is amazing and if you turn off the keyboard backlight completely I can see getting over a week of use... The keys are a decent size and feel good...
If anyone has any questions I can try and answer them for you...
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/bluetooth-illuminated-keyboard-k810
Geoff
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I have a quick question for you!
I have an android device and a laptop I would like to use this keyboard with. The laptop does not have bluetooth. If I was to plug the keyboard into the laptop through USB would I be able to use it without bluetooth? And from there would I be able to use the buttons to switch to bluetooth use on my tablet?
Hopefully this makes sense...
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I have a quick question for you!
I have an android device and a laptop I would like to use this keyboard with. The laptop does not have bluetooth. If I was to plug the keyboard into the laptop through USB would I be able to use it without bluetooth? And from there would I be able to use the buttons to switch to bluetooth use on my tablet?
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The micro USB is only for charging as far as I know, however you can get a cheap monoprice BT adapter for $10 and then use the buttons on the keyboard to swap back and forth... That is what I have done and now I just need to find a mouse that is rechargeable with a micro USB port and switches back and forth as easily...
Geoff
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I too have this keyboard, bought it two months ago as I wanted a something small, backlit and wireless for my pc. This was the only one I could find really. Bought a small Nano Bluetooth USB thingy with it which allows me to use it on my PC. Works brilliant.
One of the best keyboards I've ever owned. I do a lot of typing (documents) and I really like this keyboard. If you can live without the numpad keys it's just perfect.
Good things:
+ battery life is excellent even with lights on (we are talking weeks here)
+ charging via Micro USB.
+ instant switch with multiple devices. FN + F1 is PC, FN + F2 is Laptop, FN + F3 is Nexus 10. Could not be better. And it's connected in like 1 maybe 2 seconds.
+ quality. It's a very solid keyboard
+ small, so easy to take with you on the go. Fits inside my laptop sleeve (13" Ultrabook) with my laptop inside too. Take it everywhere I go.
Bad things:
- the price I guess, but you do get what you pay for.
If this came with some sort of integrated, multi-touch trackpad (maybe like the slide-out on the Moto kb) it'd be perfect, even for a little more money. Soooo close.
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$100 for a keyboard is crazy especially for a market where one can get a decent tablet for $150 - $199.
I think Logitech is trying to out Apple Apple.
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$100 for a keyboard is crazy especially for a market where one can get a decent tablet for $150 - $199.
I think Logitech is trying to out Apple Apple.
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I paid $99.99 for my Logitech G15 back in 2007ish and using it to type this post now and no signs of ever quitting..
A few weeks ago I even did a full tear down of it because it hadn't been cleaned since I bought it. Logitech is expensive but their stuff lasts. With the exception of their G35 headphones.. Serious design flaw with the way the speakers are attached..
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I picked up this Logitech for Android keyboard on sale for $30 and it's been pretty great. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054L8N7M/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=
It's not illuminated, but it gets the job done.
Also, I'm using the same Logitech G15 keyboard lol. Mine has lasted just as long with no issues; this keyboard is amazing. I've also never cleaned it >.>

The Nexus 4 as a tablet

I sold a 10.1" asus (tf101) transformer to buy my N4 figuring the phone could double as a tablet and so far, it's doing the job; better, if anything (It hasn't creashed yet!).
The N4 screen is obviously physically smaller but screen resolution is practically the same @ 1280x768 vs. 1280x800, so I simply hold the N4 closer to my eyes assisted as necessary by reading glasses. i'm aged 54 and wouldn't have required those in my 30s. There is also the option of plugging-in to a TV or monitor via the slimport adaptor.
of course my fingers now place a proportionately larger fingerprint on the touchscreen requiring a more delicate touch than with the 10" screen, but i use a BT mouse and keyboard when precise work is needed. Coupled with the DroidEdit app, I can finally use an android device as a productivity tool.
My asus had better battery life than the N4 but i've bought an Anker 10,00mAh portable charger to keep it going practically indefinitely.
finally I use an app called "screen rotation" to auto-rotate the Home screen, just like my old asus, so that i can use the phone entirely in landscape orientation while mounted on a stand.
when i sold the asus I kept my 7" blackberry playbook as a fallback but even that isn't getting much use now.
what else can a tablet do that the N4 can't?
I still prefer using my Nexus 7 to my Nexus 4 for most tasks... It's really inexplicable, technically the N4 is better in every way, the screen is better, the CPU is faster, the GPU is more powerful, they have similar battery life.... But somehow I just prefer working on a physically larger screen.
Then again, maybe I'm just stupidly fussy. Obviously, I can and do use my N4 for everything I'd use the 7 for, I don't always have the 7 with me...
i haven't touched my N7 since i got my N4, damnit google lol
If my phone had a 10" screen and a hot pluggable keyboard like my Transformer Prime, sure I'd ditch the tablet. All kidding aside, no way will a tiny handheld phone replace my 10" tablet.
I can't see my N4 replacing the iPad, the screen is too small so I have to focus more when I do stuff on the phone than I do on the tablet (I mostly do SSH and some light surfing).
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io53 said:
I can't see my N4 replacing the iPad, the screen is too small so I have to focus more when I do stuff on the phone than I do on the tablet (I mostly do SSH and some light surfing).
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screen too small? not if you're wearing magnifying glasses and you have it <8" from your eyes. it looks like a 42" TV!
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i'm used to viewing upclose now and do prefer it over the heft of my old asus.
i'm also finding my igo stowaway BT keyboard preferable to the transformer detachable keyboard for similar reasons.
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screen too small? not if you're wearing magnifying glasses and you have it <8" from your eyes. it looks like a 42" TV!
i'm used to viewing upclose now and do prefer it over the heft of my old asus.
i'm also finding my igo stowaway BT keyboard preferable to the transformer detachable keyboard for similar reasons.
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How do you hold it 8" away from your face whilst using a keyboard comfortably though?
Azurael said:
How do you hold it 8" away from your face whilst using a keyboard comfortably though?
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you don't actually need it that close. i was making the point that apparent screen size is contingent on distance from the viewer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh5kZ4uIUC0
i was using my mouse and keyboard on a train last week with the N4 propped-up on the keyboard's stand and wearing +1.5 reading glasses, it was very usable.
I have a Nexus 7 and I use it for any extended period of reading or whatnot. It has a much better battery than my Nexus 4.
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I have a Nexus 7 and I use it for any extended period of reading or whatnot. It has a much better battery than my Nexus 4.
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i don't doubt it.
but why take 2 bottles into the shower?
What else can a tablet do that your n4 can't?
It gives you the comfort to sit back relax and enjoy it (the tablet), all in one package - without the hassle of switching between using your fingers and a bluetooh mouse (???????) On a tiny device.
If you must only have one device then I guess an n4 can be productive. However productivity on a tablet is much better.
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Tablets can switch user without mods
Tablets have a different UI without mods
Tablets can run different apps without mods
However, if you are planning to root&tweak, the only difference will be hardware really
Yeah i had a nexus 7 and sold it along with my old phone to fund the purchase of the n4, very happy with the n4, but i'll probably pick up another n7 or its successor in the summer as for watching video/browsing the web the bigger size is much nicer..
beegbear said:
What else can a tablet do that your n4 can't?
It gives you the comfort to sit back relax and enjoy it (the tablet), all in one package - without the hassle of switching between using your fingers and a bluetooh mouse (???????) On a tiny device.
If you must only have one device then I guess an n4 can be productive. However productivity on a tablet is much better.
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Note II Keyboard + Case

Helloo Note 2 peeps
Typing on this phones screen a lot of the time you cannot see what your typing until you have turned it back to portrait
Does anyone know of a case+keyboard?
Any links..I have searched Ebay and can only find a mini keyboard thats actually smaller than the phone but there is no case combo
Any help would be great
Cheers
Lee
What app are you using when it happens?
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Have a look at this case http://dx.com/p/detachable-bluetooth-53-key-keyboard-case-for-samsung-i9300-galaxy-s3-black-171502
Mobile shell is perfectly okay! It is made ??in the skin and the skin off in pleasant quality. shell suit parfect for mibilen. your keyboard was really nice to write with and everything is posefivt with it!
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What? What are you saying? Speaka De engleasie
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EFCLEE said:
Helloo Note 2 peeps
Typing on this phones screen a lot of the time you cannot see what your typing until you have turned it back to portrait
Does anyone know of a case+keyboard?
Any links..I have searched Ebay and can only find a mini keyboard thats actually smaller than the phone but there is no case combo
Any help would be great
Cheers
Lee
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=159562749
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They must have found a very petite person, a child, or an adult with abnormally small hands to match that keyboard. Holy bat turds.
As for the OP, they're out there, but that kind of far and few between. What I think you're wanting is some kind of slideout keyboard attachment like the Naztech Bluethooth Slideout Keyboard, but I've only heard or seen these for the iPhone. I haven't seen anything close to it for the GN2.
You're not going to find something you can walk/stand and use with the GN2 without something to set the GN2 down on. If that's not an issue, I would look into portable blue tooth keyboards. There are lots of choices. I personally use a Freedom Pro.
As for the problem, you're hitting the same problem that has plagued vitural keyboards forever. Although, I find portrait mode, I can only see the keyboard. I prefer to see the app so I can see what I'm typing. I find when using the GN2 virtual keyboard, I either to do the one figure typing or the two thumbs. Both are only for short typing sessions. You may want to explore third party virtual keyboards such as SwiftKey. It's a bit easier to use as for as virtual keyboards go.
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They must have found a very petite person, a child, or an adult with abnormally small hands to match that keyboard. Holy bat turds.
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Yeah, from the shape of the hands looks like a kid.
You could use an2an (Android app from the playstore) and glue a droid 3 or droid 4 to the bottom of your phone. But it would be a massive brick, lol.
Seriously though, I would love something like that naztech slideout keyboard for the note 2.
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Amazon has flip cases like the folio style with a removable flexible rubber BT keyboard attached to the inside flip cover for the note 2. I believe they were in the $80-90usd range search for "galaxy note 2 keyboard case"
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JacobGreen said:
Have a look at this case http://dx.com/p/detachable-bluetooth-53-key-keyboard-case-for-samsung-i9300-galaxy-s3-black-171502
Mobile shell is perfectly okay! It is made ??in the skin and the skin off in pleasant quality. shell suit parfect for mibilen. your keyboard was really nice to write with and everything is posefivt with it!
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Hmm... did you use that keyboard to type that response?? Not a good endorsement.
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Hmm... did you use that keyboard to type that response?? Not a good endorsement.
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Thay keyboard is for the s3 anyways lol. Someone didn't read very well.
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