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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=400035
I got one today. It's very good quality, about the same size as the keyboard on a netbook (my 9" screen one), and has a built in mouse thingy (although at present mouse isn't too well support on the Streak).
The screenprinted layout is wrong in a couple of places (@, " etc are in the wrong places) but if you're looking for a good usable bluetooth keyboard this is the one.
£40 is a bit steep though...
I just bought a bluetooth keyboard yesterday. it's the silicon roll-up type, full sized, for about USD 20. It works really well
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I just bought a bluetooth keyboard yesterday. it's the silicon roll-up type, full sized, for about USD 20. It works really well
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Can you type more quickly on this keyboard than on the on-screen one? Or swype (if you have it)?
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I just bought a bluetooth keyboard yesterday. it's the silicon roll-up type, full sized, for about USD 20. It works really well
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I've brought a silicon roll-up type (normal usb though) but gave up with it as I've had 2 now (replacements) from the same seller and they both still have some buttons that don't function
usb.brando.com has a nice variety or wireless and bluetooth keyboard.
Fullsize and mini, keyboard only, w/trackpad and w/trackball. Actually picked up this one for HTPC use.
It's led backlit w/built in rechargeable batteryl. Aslo has a built in laser pointer.
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I'm sure some may like to use them for their streak aswell. Take a look.
http://usb.brando.com/usb-keyboard_c034d015
Sorry to bring this up again. I bought the DSI Keyboard (same as the OP but different brand) this keyboard works OK, just OK, mouse pointer does not show on streak as opposed to pairing a mouse, mouse works but you just CAN'T see any pointer (Rolling on Steve's 1.1.1). They keys on the keyboard are aligned in a square GRID, not a usual keyboard layout, what I'm trying to say is that the letter C is directly under the D since the rows don't have the offset the letter C must be typed with the same finger as letter D wich I believe no one uses... So it's kinda weird, can type somewhat faster than on screen keyboard. At some points I beleive that I can type faster with swype but don't really know. I bought it for an HTPC mainly its not that I use it everyday
Hi guys
I recently needed a Keyboard for University, to use with my Nexus 7 to take. Notes. I was looking around for a keyboard that offered portability and function and came across this Bluetooth Keyboard from Amazon.
This is a great keyboard, it is bigger than those Keyboard cases/covers for the Nexus 7, for me it would have been to hard to type on them anyway. It also is very thin at only 6.5mm and its biggest part is 9mm thin, so this product is very portable. The reason behind it being so thin is that it uses a Li-ion rechargeable battery, which charges through a Micro-USB port on the back of the keyboard and take about 2 hours to change fully. Battery life is great lasting about 10 hours of usage. Lastly it was very easy to pair with my Nexus 7 simply press the button on the keyboard and enter the code shown on the N7 onto the keyboard and its done.
The keyboard come in US and UK variants and is priced at £22.99 on Amazon (link below). It also comes with a travel bag.
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Thank you!
Here's the US Link if anyone's interested: http://www.amazon.com/Perixx-PERIBO...12266&sr=8-1&keywords=perixx+keyboard+android
I have this keyboard as well, and it works absolutely wonders. Though it does not have Android specific keys, you can duplicate Android buttons using FN-F5 for Home, Alt-Tab for Task window, Fn-F8 for Search (from home page). You can also control volume with Fn and F2, F3, F4. There are a lot of other shortcuts you can use, just google for Android Keyboard shortcuts
Cannot remember where I got mine from but it was only 17GBP with shipping
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Hi guys
I recently needed a Keyboard for University, to use with my Nexus 7 to take. Notes. I was looking around for a keyboard that offered portability and function and came across this Bluetooth Keyboard from Amazon.
This is a great keyboard
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Hi!
I was thinking of buying this keyboard. Did you encounter any problems similar to http://floor4.co.uk/2012/08/07/nexus-7-bluetooth-keyboard-and-uk-layout/ ?
I still don't know the difference between the US and UK layout, but will probably get the UK one.
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Hi!
I was thinking of buying this keyboard. Did you encounter any problems similar to http://floor4.co.uk/2012/08/07/nexus-7-bluetooth-keyboard-and-uk-layout/ ?
I still don't know the difference between the US and UK layout, but will probably get the UK one.
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Nope had it ages now and still running great. One the the most portable keyboards ever. First my First year and could not have been with out it .
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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