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He is using a Galaxy Note in the video but it seems easy right?
- HDMI to a monitor
- Bluetooth mouse
- Bluetooth keyboard
Seems like an awesome idea to me. Use the Nexus 4 as your mobile device when your outside of the house and when you come back home and need a desktop to work on just plug in your Nexus 4 and start. Finally PC free. One device to rule them all :victory:
Anyone else going to try this with the Nexus 4 when it comes out? I know I sure want to but I'm not sure if the Nexus 4 works with bluetooth mice the same way the Galaxy Note does Galaxy Nexus users would probably know.
I can confirm that the Galaxy Nexus works with a bluetooth mouse and keyboard. I have used my phone as a "desktop computer" when I was on a vacation.
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I can confirm that the Galaxy Nexus works with a bluetooth mouse and keyboard. I have used my phone as a "desktop computer" when I was on a vacation.
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Thank you for letting me know! :good:
Makes me really happy to hear that. I don't really need PC programs so I love the idea of using a smartphone as my one and only computer :highfive:
The Nexus 4 uses Slimport HDMI, according to the specifications it allows HDMI output and USB-otg at the same time!! This means there will be docks with HDMI out and several USB-ports (at least I hope there will be).
So you can connect a monitor USB keyboards, mice and harddrives all at the same time!
Edit: I might have gotten a little too exited and misinterpreted the data sheet.
Simultanious HDMI output and USB-otg might not be possible after all.
http://www.analogix.com/products/slimport.html
cheers to hoping for the first device that has ubuntu for android and a dock
Embrace the future my friends, Google is far sited as well as near
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I do the same atm with my one x, only problem I can see is the lack of mhl will make it more expensive
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I'm expecting/hoping canonical will release ubuntu for android for the nexus 4
With miracast, charching orb and BT keyboard/mouse combo, you can do this totally wireless and cooler and pricy.
I would have thought a tablet would be better because of tablet-optimised apps. If you wanted to do office-type work, the tablet versions of office suites makes much better use of the screen real-estate.
You can achieve the same result with most 'modern' smartphones that support HDMI out. It's a neat little trick, I use it a lot with my tablet. I think someone above mentioned the tablet apps are better - and this is definitely true at my end. Far more suited to a telly.
So as this can be prescribed to pretty much any phone, I'll go ahead and close it here. Give it a shot though - definitely worth doing.
Just for curiosity's sake, Samsung have released a dock for the Note 2 to make the most out of this. Provides not only HDMI out, but also full-sized USB ports for peripherals and 3.5mm audio-out. I'm waiting for it to hit :good:
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I need of these stat!
I want to be able to watch fam movies on big screen without worrying about tab dying.
Verizon used to have Vcast cables that allowed this on other devices.
Do these exist for Galaxy Tabs?
}}} my BUSINESS with Nils P was a REZOUNDing success on the ICS....uhmm 2.3 {{{
Search Amazon for hdmi dock, works good. Certain ROMs it works better on than others
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Paulenski said:
Search Amazon for hdmi dock, works good. Certain ROMs it works better on than others
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Yes they do exist thankfully! Since I have to currently use such a Cable to actually charge my Tab, via an Apple USB Charger.
I have a new Charger + Cable on order, but the Seller hasn't bothered to ship it out to me yet.
As for a Name? I can't really give ya One. As its a cheap-arsed Chinese Product, that you'd find in any Flea Market for a few Euros.
Just watched the Android Christmas Card video....there is a Nxxus 10 dock pictured right at the 1:00 mark...hoping this is real. Looks like it is.
It's certainly encouraging. With the news of the POGO pin connector, the pictures of the Nexus 7 dock and now this video from the Android Team, I'm very hopeful. I know I will buy the dock as soon as it is released.
It would be a Christmas miracle!
Will it charge faster than the micro usb?
Otherwise why waste the money.
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Will it charge faster than the micro usb?
Otherwise why waste the money.
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Some of us wants to be able to use a dock as a dock... charging faster will be a plus for me but i'd like to use an official POGO pin dock that I can place on my counter to charge as I browse. Or even slow the battery drain when I play music/movie.
TLDR: Having a dock is freaking awesome.
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Will it charge faster than the micro usb?
Otherwise why waste the money.
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Already been covered in other threads.
fixyourtech said:
Will it charge faster than the micro usb?
Otherwise why waste the money.
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A dock offers more then just charging... It also serves.. as a stand.
Also audio out for your stereo/speakers.
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Yea I saw this too and I got super excited!!! Lol
I hope its an official dock and not just a random stand that they used.
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Good eye! I was hoping we'd see a dock with pricing and delivery at CES next month. Can't wait to get one so I can hack it...
Guess it does mean, a dock is coming, couldn't care less about it though I would prefer if they would release an official keyboard dock like the one ASUS transformer has.
I wouldn't be waiting for this to come out as Nexus device accessories don't have the best track record. *Waiting on Nexus 4 orb charger*
while u wait get the energizer qi on amazon, i found one for 50 bux totally worth it
The nexus 7 dock looks nice but I thought the nexus 10 dock looked too small and the tablet didn't seem very secure /stable /safe in it. I wish they made it longer.
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The nexus 7 dock looks nice but I thought the nexus 10 dock looked too small and the tablet didn't seem very secure /stable /safe in it. I wish they made it longer.
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This. It seems like it would be too easy to tip it out accidentally.
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This. It seems like it would be too easy to tip it out accidentally.
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You're forgetting about the magnets.
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Nocoast, shame you can't use it on the n10. I'm sad no company has made a generic qi home dock for phones and tablets. I'm even more sad no company has made a universal car qi dock.
I use touchstones in the car and house for my gnex and the wife's s3. Of prefer having something more future proof for phones like the n4 that have it built in. Hardware jacks aren't that fun. The touchstone are nice and small though, but the phone angles will in it are shallow. Pivot mount mechanism works in the car though.
I gotta say I don't think that's a dock at all, it doesn't make sense to have a 4 inch dock for 10 inch tablet, I think that was just a generic plastic stand
Hmm, have you ever seen an official iPad dock? there is a reason behind that, the tablet is not small, big dock will look bulky and no aesthetic with it, maybe Apple know something we don't , but then again there are magnets, we also don't know what the shape of it, maybe it holds still, and actually similar to iPad dock...just my thoughts :cyclops:
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I wouldn't be waiting for this to come out as Nexus device accessories don't have the best track record. *Waiting on Nexus 4 orb charger*
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The N10 is my first Nexus product & I expected more from Google in the way of accessories. I work for B&N & we have the widest & most varied selection of accessories that I have ever seen for any device under one roof. Perhaps I'm just spoiled, but I don't think my expectations are too high. Google has the capability to provide accessories & I don't understand why they haven't.
I bought a bluetooth keyboard from ebay, specifically the keyboard aluminum keyboard that is tailor-made for my Asus Nexus 7.
Now I'm going to buy a bluetooth mouse that is small and configurable with my tablet with no problem, just like I did with my keyboard. I saw that most of the mouse for sale have a receiver coupled and require the use of the USB port, the model I'm looking for should be without this receiver and recognizable from stock Android.
Waiting for some information and / or links to purchase thank you all for the help and I extend my best wishes!
PS: I apologize for my English is difficult to understand, but I'm an Italian user I'm trying to understand quite well the English language and to write understandably.
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Actually the mice with a receiver bundled with them are a plus. It means you can use them on your desktop computer or laptop that doesn't have Bluetooth and not just your Nexus.
I think what you're missing is that you just ignore the receiver when you pair it to your Nexus. Just be sure what you're buying is a Bluetooth mouse and not a wireless one. Some even use the same frequency as a Bluetooth signal but still aren't actual Bluetooth devices. Make sure it has that blue stylized B logo on it. You'll see the "uses Bluetooth frequency but is just wireless" ones on eBay and other cheap sites.
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R: Best mouse for Asus Nexus 7?
I found on eBay a Microsoft bluetooth mouse MS5000. I read that is compatible with android and it working without the receiver, but it costs 34,89 euro + shipping. It's to expensive for me.
I'd like a mouse like this but less expensive!
There are other bluetooth mouse android compatible that working without receiver?
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umbertomarino said:
I found on eBay a Microsoft bluetooth mouse MS5000. I read that is compatible with android and it working without the receiver, but it costs 34,89 euro + shipping. It's to expensive for me.
I'd like a mouse like this but less expensive!
There are other bluetooth mouse android compatible that working without receiver?
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Just replied on another thread with similar question.
Apple Magic Mouse works without the BT dongle.
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I found this one on eBay:
www . ebay . it / itm / Mini-Wireless-Bluetooth-Computer-Desktop-Notebook-Laptop-PC-Optical-Mice-Mouse-/150856108184
This is compatible with my Asus Nexus 7?
PS: Excuse me for the link, but I'm not able to insert link in my posts.
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I recommend the Dell travel mouse:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=190785853140
Its quite a handy small size but I don't have huge hands.
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Tested yesterday my Logitech MX Anywhere, but it works only with the receiver plugged in an OTG cable. I am also searching for a small mouse to carry around. It has to be very small, bluetooth capability without extra receiver and not look very cheap.
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Tested yesterday my Logitech MX Anywhere, but it works only with the receiver plugged in an OTG cable. I am also searching for a small mouse to carry around. It has to be very small, bluetooth capability without extra receiver and not look very cheap.
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As sad as it is for me to say this I am going to have to go with the Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000. I have used both my Kensington and Microsoft blue tooth mice with my nexus 7, both work very well but the Microsoft is lighter and more responsive. The Microsoft mouse also has an extra key that functions as a back button in android.
Just in case anybody was wondering. S5 USB Audio out works .. Hooray !
I haven't extensively tested how much better the audio sounds with USB vs directly from headphone.
My setup
S5 >> USB OTG Cable >> USB Cable to my hippo cricri Amp >> Headphones out.
In case you were wondering, s3 and s4 LTE+ didn't support that. The Note 3 did.
I use s3 us cellular version and works with fiio e17. The same for s4 lte 9505 and note 3.
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I use s3 us cellular version and works with fiio e17. The same for s4 lte 9505 and note 3.
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you're right.. If I remember correctly the Fiio e17 was one of the few dac that works with the s3 and the s4... However, the s3/s4 couldn't work with the bulk of the other dacs, but the note 3 had no problems.
Wonder if I could hookup threw the USB on my Kenwood deck.
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Wonder if I could hookup threw the USB on my Kenwood deck.
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That is SO exactly my thought. I love how simple my iPhone would plug into that and I could control it with the stereo, charge it, etc. Can't wait to try this in the morning.
what the headphone out like on the S5 , I normally use a JDS Labs C5D with my S4.
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what the headphone out like on the S5 , I normally use a JDS Labs C5D with my S4.
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Mine doesn't seem to be working. Any way to troubleshoot the issue?
I have a nuforce udac3
This is exactly what I'm looking for to handle noise when I fly. Just using a LOD from my iPod and iPhone into a low cost Cmoy a few years back made a difference in quality, so getting the digital out of my S5 would be sweet. Previous Androids (the Note and Dell Streak) had low output, at least for my aged Shures. I couldn't hear well over the engine noise in my crappy seats.
Anyone have it working with a portable DAC Amp? I've been looking for a reason to buy a new travel amp and 'phones. I'd like a lower cost amp as losing/damaging it is a real possibility.
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This is exactly what I'm looking for to handle noise when I fly. Just using a LOD from my iPod and iPhone into a low cost Cmoy a few years back made a difference in quality, so getting the digital out of my S5 would be sweet. Previous Androids (the Note and Dell Streak) had low output, at least for my aged Shures. I couldn't hear well over the engine noise in my crappy seats.
Anyone have it working with a portable DAC Amp? I've been looking for a reason to buy a new travel amp and 'phones. I'd like a lower cost amp as losing/damaging it is a real possibility.
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Emailed nuforce, this is the response;
We can't confirm any reports that the uDac-2 will work for any Android device, because we don't support it. However, it is experimental, and it might be possible.
The uDac-3 is different than the uDac-2. It will not work on Android because Android does not currently support asynchronous USB playback. The uDac-2 is synchronous, which is standard, and the uDac-3 is asynchronous, and requires OEM drivers for Windows, but Mac OS supports it natively.
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Bought this from eBay for 99p http://www.ebay.com/itm/310964760519 and it's just freaking amazing how much better it sounds through the headphones, and the controls on it actually control the volume and mute of the phone like the original headphones do.
Nice thread, but the USB audio out worked just fine for me on the S3 and S4.
Sounds like your DAC wasn't compatible with those models. Or vice versa as the case may have been.
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USB Audio worked fine on my S3 and S4 as long as it was a touchwiz based ROM and the setting for usb-audio was enabled. However, the setting is missing (or moved?) on my S5.
Did those who got it to work just plug it in with an OTG cable and have it work? Or did you enable USB-audio out? If I recall, that setting was part of the DockMode settings, which Samsung removed.
BTW, the portable amp I'm using is a cheap one recommended on some Hi-Fi forums. It's found on eBay, called ELE HI-FI 01.