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Logitech Android Keyboard or Touchpad Keyboard?

I never played with any of these keyboards but I heard that the Touchpad is more robust, not to mention cheaper.
I was wondering if any of you got those keyboards and what is your input of both models.
Logitech Android Keyboard
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Touchpad Keyboard

Looks like the Touchpad works great with Nexus 7:
Plus it has several button functions matching the Android commands, neat. On Amazon they sell it for 25$, shipped.

Biggest advantage to the Logitech over the Touchpad is the carrying case I think. The Android specific keys are great, but don't make a huge difference, especially since you can remap the keys anyway (the author of that article you linked was pretty lazy, some quick googling will get you some step by steps ).
I have the Touchpad keyboard, very high quality IMO.

beardedspoooon said:
The Android specific keys are great, but don't make a huge difference, especially since you can remap the keys anyway.
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If you can, please post a Touchpad keyboard remapping tutorial. Thank you.

TECK said:
If you can, please post a Touchpad keyboard remapping tutorial. Thank you.
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Here, this will get you started: http://code.google.com/p/cmtouchpad/issues/detail?id=73
Basically, download the qwerty.kl file and put it in the appropriate directory. Using keytest.apk and a list of all possible key events, you should be able to edit the file and customize your keyboard layout. I haven't really messed with this since I got my Nexus 7 and a Motorola BT keyboard with android stuff on it.
Though I now have renewed interest.
No time right now to get too into it (food, football, and so on). In a few days, I might have some stuff set up nicely.

I did own both keyboard for android tablet.
1) Logitech
well built, good to have a case for keyboard that protects it from all the lint in whatever you use to carry, also case doubles as a nice stand that has two viewing angles. It has all the functional keys that are android specific that was very nice s.a. back, home, menu, vol, play, ff,rwnd, etc. So I was able to get my way around without touching the screen for most tasks.
2) HP
Equally well built, very nice slim profile and design. If you are able to remap keys, then this definitely can be a winner, but if the keys are not remapped, this will frustrate down the road. But if you are only going to type with it, this obviously does the job, and quite well too.
So if you are only gonna use the keyboard to type, then HP will save some money. But if you like the idea of manipulating all the os functions, then go with Logitech unless you are ale to remap HP.
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I just managed to find a second-hand HP Touchpad keyboard which I have purchased. Fingers crossed - Sounds like the better deal here than the Logitech. I'm pretty confident I can work out how to map the keys properly. Will post thoughts here once it arrives (Thursday most likely).

Nexus 7 owners, here's my setup. Want to use a keyboard? This might be useful..

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First off, I know a lot of people don't really care for a keyboard set up for their tablet. I bought the Nexus 7 to replace my Netbook which could barely play Flash videos anymore.
I'm not sure if anyone else has had this problem, but thanks to the varying bluetooth stacks across manufacturers and supposedly buggy bluetooth implementation in JellyBean I had a lot of problems in getting bluetooth keyboards to work with the Nexus 7.
I first bought the HipStreet Keyboard case : http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX40691 This is the same generic keyboard case that's sold with different brand names. Kind of cheap, and three of the keys didn't work. Costed close to $60. Returned it.
I then bought the Logitech Android 3.0+ keyboard. Great build quality, but kept dropping connection. And when it did manage to stay connected it would repeatedly record the same keypress even once I had let go of the key. Costed almost $90. Returned it.
I now have this set up :
>Gigabyte Bluetooth Mouse : $16
>GMYLE Super Slim USB 2.0 Mini Keyboard - $ 15 - http://tinyurl.com/8pjuuot
>Clingo Tablet Stand - $25 to $35 - http://tinyurl.com/d73urrq
>USB OTG Connector : $4
Total cost : $60-70. Cheaper than buying a brand new Logitech Keyboard with possible connection problems.
And when you're on the go, pick up the $9 Blurex Case and just carry the small keyboard and mouse with you. Still more portable than a laptop
Also : If anyone is wondering if the Windows and FX/Fn keys are mappable to Android commands, they are! Use this simple method to program your keyboard keys to perform functions like 'Home', 'Email and 'Music' - http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159538

Love your setup. Thanks for sharing. I'm debating getting a keyboard for mine...not sure if I really need it at this point in my life...but I'd like to have the option of using it.
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Warrior1975 said:
Love your setup. Thanks for sharing. I'm debating getting a keyboard for mine...not sure if I really need it at this point in my life...but I'd like to have the option of using it.
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No problem. I felt like posting this because I had to go through quite a bit of effort buying bluetooth keyboards, being disappointed and then having to go through the hassle of returning them. I took the gamble with trying out a physically connected keyboard and decided to post it since it worked out great.

That looks like a great setup. I was wondering which keyboard would be a good fit, and I've been eying that stand. You took alot of guesswork out of my next purchase. Thanks for posting.
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Any of you have the Motorola Bluetooth Android keyboard?

I saw this over at Android Police and bought it right away : http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-after-coupon-with-free-shipping-from-newegg/
From what I understand, it used to be a pricey keyboard when it was introduced. It's $19.99 right now with free shipping, and I've been needing a quality keyboard for a while. This keyboard has native Android hotkeys like home, mail, volume, etc. that many keyboards available lack.
Do any of you have this?.. is it worth $20 bucks? Amazon is selling it for $44 dollars(http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Android-Bluetooth-Keyboard-89451N/dp/B004JK7GE0) so the Newegg price is less than half of that.
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I've got one, it's a very good, well made keyboard. It's a bit big to be truly portable but as long as you have a bag there's no problem with that.

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I've got one, it's a very good, well made keyboard. It's a bit big to be truly portable but as long as you have a bag there's no problem with that.
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Do you find yourself using a mouse or trackpad with it?.. or will the hot keys enable me to skip around the screen enough?

I don't really use it much, I can't carry it about and don't have a lot of need to sit and type so most of the time I just go with the on screen keyboard. Hackers keyboard is my choice of on screen keyboard.

Cool Thanks

Really good keyboard, well made and slim. But some keys aren't working. Browser, sms, by example.
I use external keyboard helper to remap some keys, but shortcuts keys are listed as the same key.
Media keys are very practical, and music, back key, home, gmail, contact, search, are some working shortcuts.
I use it with no mouse but ordered one on ebay to be faster and precise.
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Awesome, thanks for the info! I found the matching Motorola mouse that normally goes with it for $16 dollars. I'm going to attempt to do some writing on my N7 and having a bluetooth keyboard and mouse will allow me to keep the N7 charging for some extended late-night work.
I'm really excited to see how this works out. The Nexus 7 is great for media consumption and gaming, but if I can actually blog with it on the go it will make me very happy! I think that some would prefer a more portable keyboard, but having one full sized will be better for me in the long run.

Not exactly the same, but I have the Android Logitech keyboard and using just the arrow keys and the built in navigation buttons I'm able to use 90% of the tablet (some apps don't have good support). For that cheap it's a pretty good deal.
Having a keyboard for this is great for taking notes and replying to XDA in class.
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hard keyboard cover/case?

I got my wife a hard shell keyboard cover/case for her Galaxy Note 8 and it's quite a good keyboard (internal battery powers it, using bluetooth to the tablet) and acts as a stand too.
I am hoping that similar accessories for Z3TC will come along. If you see such a thing, please post a response to this discussion, thanks!
This image shows the case and the way it can be used.
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Heres one I found on amazing , im debating ordering it as I havn't found anything else. The only thing holding me back is there are no pics of it with the z3. Return policy with amazon has always been easy for me and they pay for shipping to. If i get one and try it out ill be sure to post pix!

Link?
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well the Z3TC its a new devise maybe in a few weeks or so we might see all kind of accessories for this device...

See here for Amazon fire hdx 8.9 keyboard thoughts http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2948759

thanks for that; my wife once bought a keyboard with rubbery key caps for her Blackberry Playbook. It was pretty bad, so I am very skeptical of many cheap universal keyboards. That Amazon one looks quite decent!

Looking for the same thing..
Just got my Z3 Tablet and would love to have a case with keyboard...
having one with a additional battery that connects to the magnetic charging port would be even better.
But i guess we have to wait a bit for something like that.

Since i ordered my z3 a couple oft Minuten ago i am also looking for such a cover but havent found anything yet. Any news or recommendations??

There seem to be more folio style covers around, but they're really just a pleather case with a universal bluetooth keyboard stuck in, like this one:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/encase-sony-xperia-z3-tablet-compact-bluetooth-keyboard-case-p51134.htm

every now and then I do a search, not found a proper keyboard cover yet.
now I'm considering getting an Asus transformer pad TF303CL instead. Not sure if you can use it as a phone though.

found this:
http://www.gearzap.com/encase-sony-xperia-z3-tablet-compact-wireless-bluetooth-keyboard-case.html
the picture is a bit unclear, it looks like a flat non-tactile membrane keyboard which isn't so good

Snap on keyboard cover

I'm in the market for a new phone. I've been checking out the samsung s7, but I still really prefer the oneplus 3. The thing that's now really pulling me towards the s7 is the buttons!
I'm still missing my keyboard from when O2 stole my only slightly broken desire z and sent me a shiney HTC one, and that was about 3.5 years ago.
I saw
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which is the snap on keyboard cover for the s7, and it got me thinking that there may be other products which might work for the oneplus 3 ... and I will have my final wee bit of argument for buying a new oneplus 3.
Anyone seen anything like this? or even a bluetooth version of some form. Any suggestions welcome.
NB I just don't like touchscreen typing. I used to be a text fiend now I avoid txt at all costs.

Pontoon said:
I'm in the market for a new phone. I've been checking out the samsung s7, but I still really prefer the oneplus 3. The thing that's now really pulling me towards the s7 is the buttons!
I'm still missing my keyboard from when O2 stole my only slightly broken desire z and sent me a shiney HTC one, and that was about 3.5 years ago.
I saw
which is the snap on keyboard cover for the s7, and it got me thinking that there may be other products which might work for the oneplus 3 ... and I will have my final wee bit of argument for buying a new oneplus 3.
Anyone seen anything like this? or even a bluetooth version of some form. Any suggestions welcome.
NB I just don't like touchscreen typing. I used to be a text fiend now I avoid txt at all costs.
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check out handheld bluetooth keyboards:
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...ps&field-keywords=handheld+bluetooth+keyboard

Plug in a cheap OTG cable, get your keyboard of preference and comfortably break the record of words per minute like a champ!
Meant it as a joke but i actually do this frequently

Thanks guys.
Trying to work out if having a separate keyboard is going to be a pain. Think it's the snap on part that I really like. Having a separate one is likely no to get used much. I like being able to type on the move and I think the separate keyboard would cause too much juggling.

I mean hey, anything is possible right? XD View attachment 3850705
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Plug in a cheap OTG cable, get your keyboard of preference and comfortably break the record of words per minute like a champ!
Meant it as a joke but i actually do this frequently
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I mean hey, anything is possible right? XD View attachment 3850705
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lol
That may defeat the purpose of a "mobile" phone
Yeah I've actually got a BT keyboard at home which I use occasionally with my pad, and have used it a couple of times with the phone. I was just hoping there was smaller easier options.
I'm trying to convince myself I don't want to turn to samsung ... as my other half is a brand whore who will only buy samsung.
#allwaystherebel