I would be glad to entertain the idea of putting this up on kickstarter if there is enough interest. Would require a hefty amount of research and dev however.
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Keyboard cover, that would be cool as hell!
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I suppose this could work with bluetooth. Typing on something that small would not be enjoyable. It would be neat though
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cool idea but how are you going to type on it and support the screen at the same time?
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My idea for that would be to integrate a sleek kickstand on the back of the case.
Currently I would say that the back plate would have to integrate some sort of kickstand. I think this wouldnt be too hard to do. Also, if you lay your Note 2 across your keyboard to see just how many keys would fit on this, you would notice that it isnt too far off from a cramped up netbook-style keyboard. I think it would be usable for most people.
I want a cover that has a cutout for the back camera so it wouldn't be awkward to take a picture.
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I want a cover that has a cutout for the back camera so it wouldn't be awkward to take a picture.
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I would just let the cover hang down when taking a pic. Honestly I think that the huge hole in the cover would defeat the purpose of having the keyboard there in the first place. It just wouldnt work. And that hole would look straight up stupid when the cover would be closed. Idk .
I would be down to support, looks sick!
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That is a great idea! I would buy that
Love XDA. Fresh ideas every day.
I like it!
there are some bluetooth keyboards that you could hack up to make a mockup..
Honest questions: does MS have a pending patent for this design? If so, would it affect the development?
I'd support that, but depending on how long development would be. Lots of Kickstarter projects take forever to start shipping. I might be on the Note 3 by then...
I'd prefer a slide out KB case. How much would this cost? If it's like $100 no thanks
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I would just let the cover hang down when taking a pic. Honestly I think that the huge hole in the cover would defeat the purpose of having the keyboard there in the first place. It just wouldnt work. And that hole would look straight up stupid when the cover would be closed. Idk .
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That's why I took my flip cover back after a day. Too awkward to take photos, and it got in the way of my car dock.
I'd support / buy that!
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I would be glad to entertain the idea of putting this up on kickstarter if there is enough interest. Would require a hefty amount of research and dev however.
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Great idea. Great mock-up. Spread ther word
I'd buy it although I haven't used a "querty" for over 2 years.
I would probably look really close at buying it if it were on the shelf right now. I think it is a terrible idea from a financial perspective. You have to look at how many of these phones are out there and what percent of people would buy. Like the other poster stated, we will be on a newer generation phone by the time this comes out.
You are also screwing yourself because all this money and time goes into one particular item for only one model of phone. Don't waste your time or money. Try to find something universal that many different phone owners can use.
THE problems with this.
1) The vast majority of users are perfectly happy typing on their screen.
2) Obviously, since it is so small, the idea of "touch" typing is out. It will still be hunt and peck.
3) If this is laying flat on your desk as you type, what is to keep it from sliding all over the place every time you hit the keypad? The Note II doesn't weigh enough to keep it in place.
4) Flip cases are already expensive. One with a kickstand and keyboard will be prohibitively so. Does the user receive enough additional benefit to justify the additional cost?
5) M$ spent a lot of money creating their flip cover keyboard. You would probably run into patent infringement left and right.
I think this would be one of those products that looks cool which no one buys - or at least not in the volume necessary. Think about it this way. Cases have been around for a long time manufactured by companies always looking for ways to make money. Since no one has tried anything like this you have to ask yourself why not? Probably because they determined they could not make any money.
Cool idea, won't work. You are trying to turn a handheld device into a desktop device. The ergonomics are all wrong.
Hi. For sure this is not a new idea (Surface) but it looks interesting. However the biggest issue is the size of the keyboard. It is too small in order to use it like a small Surface.
Looking good. I will consider to buy it.
it's a solid idea. Obviously, from a business standpoint, I"m like others and question how well it sell for various price points versus the cost.
The other issue I see, the cover lends itself to a landscape mode on the phone only. As one who uses a BT keyboard with the phone at times, not all apps are landscape friendly. I have Freedom Pro portable blue tooth keyboard; supports both HID and PTP formats.
Plus given the same of the cover, it may not be that user friendly for regular typing. The keyboard to type on would be about the size a chatpad used on controllers for video game consoles. Unfortunately, their size of my thumb typing friendly versus ten finger typing (what an awkward way to stated that).
I do agree there is a market for something that is compact, extremely portable, for phablets to type on. There is a reason way the Surface has it, there are quite a few for iPad and other tablets. Personally, I don't really like using virtual keyboards; I hold great disdain to autocorrect. II may be more old school since I've been using full keyboards for around thirty years, so it's basically ingrained into me the correct feel.
It's possible a slide out keyboard may be a better option in this situation. The bad part, added bulk. Not everyone is like me and doesn't care how think of phone gets. The plus side, if designed right, no need for a flat surface around, thus can use while just out an about, say at a bus stop. Then again, it could be redundant with the size of the phone which also influences it's own virtual keyboard.
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I love the Windows keyboard (see windows key at the top left corner). If you do go Kickstarter, I would change that to an Android symbol. I agree about possible litigation. I would check make sure MS or something get a patent on a cover keyboard. If they did, you could still do it, just need to work out the royalty with them that makes sense for you to be profitable.
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So... do you have any suggestions for nice portable stands for the HD2.
I've made a copy of the GoGoStand which is quite nice. Always interested in different solutions though. Especially those you can make yourself.
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Brgds... /TubGirl
free table stand
If you have mini DV cassette cover, open it totally and place it on the table and this can act like a stand for the HD2
nice idea bro!!!
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So... do you have any suggestions for nice portable stands for the HD2.
I've made a copy of the GoGoStand which is quite nice. Always interested in different solutions though. Especially those you can make yourself.
Brgds... /TubGirl
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What did you use as the material for it? An old credit card or something?
And whilst I can just make one, does anyone know where you can get these in the UK (for a comparable price)
Thanks
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If you have mini DV cassette cover, open it totally and place it on the table and this can act like a stand for the HD2
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thats a cool idea
with a bit of super glue, a USB cable and *voala* you got a synch dock
my969 said:
If you have mini DV cassette cover, open it totally and place it on the table and this can act like a stand for the HD2
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Looks like it might tip over (forward) easily.
I use my PSP stand with the HD2 in landscape mode. There are a couple of small notches on the stand which keep the HD2 from sliding out when touching the screen.
lmfao, that's awesome tubgirl and i want one!
That GoGoStand is very cool
Thank's a million
my969 said:
If you have mini DV cassette cover, open it totally and place it on the table and this can act like a stand for the HD2
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Having some oldies like the HD and the new HD2 this is a perfect solution.
Looks nice in my vitrine, all transparent. just what I needed.
Those DV cassetboxes had been gathering dust, and almost threw them away twice. You see, who keeps, has..
Brilliant idea been waiting for a long time for someone to come up with a slim easy to stow cradle. Will be useful on the next plane journey. Just ordered a few to share with friends as well.
jez
Even though the GoGoSTand is very cool I ended up using something a little bit more sturdy... a paper stand!! It's very sturdy and even though it doesn't fit inside your wallet it can be folded and put inside a pocket.
It's almost the same as the The $100 iPhone Stand ... I just modified the base a little bit.
Brgds... /TubGirl
I've got an HD2 and a GoGo stand. Landscape it's fine, portrait it works but it's not as stable as I'd like. To be fair the HD2 is a big chunk of phone and these things were designed primarily for iPhones.
They're dirt cheap and mine arrived from the US within days of ordering it so I'd buy one unless you're really into DIY.
Hi, I just illustrated the gogostand with bigger size for HTC HD2. You just need to print out and cut the lines. Hope you like it.
Download here
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Hi, I just illustrated the gogostand with bigger size for HTC HD2. You just need to print out and cut the lines. Hope you like it.
Download here
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can tou upload it somewhere else? thanks
Mediafire mirror added.
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?zhmk0jzwmjt
Wow the gogo stand is just what I wanted, but I didn't fancy waiting for international shipping, so have made something similar with a cut out bit of cardboard. Took about 2mins to make and works fine for landscape mode, which is what I need for typing with anyway (using external keyboard). Also fits nicely in my wallet.
I just pre-ordered the HTC extended battery for the HD2 off play.com, yes it makes the phone a bit bulky (not much more than my old W810i though), and it comes with a stand that pops out the back. Nothing extra to carry around!
my969: big thanks
great idea, maybe you know the sentence: "you don't see the trees because of the forest" (german sentence, maybe bad translated )
a cassettebox..pretty nice idea would never thought that something like that can act like a table stand
i think i'm gonna mod mine and use it..looks really pretty nice
look at the pictures
DN41
conf said:
Hi, I just illustrated the gogostand with bigger size for HTC HD2. You just need to print out and cut the lines. Hope you like it.
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thanks for the template. which paper size should I print this on?
Extended battery?
Sorry, didn't read post close enough?
I'm thinking that Steve Jobs must have really gone in for some kind of brain surgery and come out with brain damage if he is really excited about the iPad.
It's garbage! Hahahahaha! As a Microsoft fanboy, I'm happy to see Apple fall flat on their face!
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Why would anyone buy this over a tablet PC? On screen keyboard, that would have to be laid down in order for people to use it comfortably, and then you are viewing the screen at an angle? Steve apparently never realized that on-screen keyboards for large touch screen devices are HATED in the world. They aren't friendly at all.
AT&T 3G again. No CD/DVD drive. Because it's based on iPhone/iPod technology, you have to jailbreak it to do ANYTHING with it. It's not even in widescreen format! $700?????????
Not to mention it looks like a handicapped-accessible iPod Touch.
LOL! I 100% agree with you.
No flash
Non-functioning OS
Virtual keyboard that takes half the screen
No kick stand
No real apps to do anything of use eg create a full word document
Im sure the list could go on...
I am glad Apple got this one wrong!
Now get yourself an Eeepc touchscreen tablet/netbook and dont waste your time with this!
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Now get yourself an Eeepc touchscreen tablet/netbook and dont waste your time with this!
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Yeah, that's the stuff right there. I'm waiting for them to master Windows 7 on it, though.
The next generation will have strings for easy removal
Wow, after all the hype this really hasn't gone down too well I think.
http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/01/27/the-ipad-our-take/
Apples answer to USB and SD ports
Wont this lead to pirated apps and bluetooth transfer? There going to have to add a file browser (surely?) for this to work.
a completely useless device. however there is an upside.
pricks like asus will have to start shipping tegra tablets to compete with it. and i've been wanting a tegra device since a year before the chip released.
so yay apple. CMON FAIL HARDER =D
Apples ****in draining AT&T's 3G...**** em and as for this peace of garbage can't understand why anyone would want one of these
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as for this peace of garbage can't understand why anyone would want one of these
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I bet that when you find an owner of one of these, they won't be able to tell you either.
The Kindle makes sense, better battery and better price.
In comparison, the iPad is like buying a new Mercedes without a spare tire, a radio, one rear-view mirror, and the ability to drive it outside of the county.
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I bet that when you find an owner of one of these, they won't be able to tell you either.
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unless they jailbreak it and get hella free ****, apples dumb
http://search.twitter.com/search?q=ipad+sucks+OR+sux+OR+fail
Ha! Saw this on a tweet:
The larger version is the MAXiPad, it only works every 28 days.
It'll go well with this lil' fella...for this lil' fella in the DC area...
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Ha! Saw this on a tweet:
The larger version is the MAXiPad, it only works every 28 days.
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In the meantime, we have a couple of questions about the iPad:
1. Is there some kind of alternative tablet I can use in case I have to go swimming?
2. How will it stand up to other tablets if I pour a test tube full of blue water on it?
3. Will the 16-, 32- and 64-gig varieties be referred to as "light," "regular," and "super"?
4. Sometimes I leave food in my laptop bag. Can you make one that makes it smell like a light, spring rain?
5. I'm a cheerleader. Is it possible that the tablet could come flying out in the middle of a routine?
6. Can I still wear white pants? Will it make them look bulky?
7. Will my boyfriend be able to go to the Apple Store and buy it for me without being embarrassed?
8. If I pelted a shy girl with latent telekinetic powers with iPads, wouldn't she die?
9. If I have sex when I'm using the iPad, do I have to lay down a towel?
telegraph0000 said:
In the meantime, we have a couple of questions about the iPad:
1. Is there some kind of alternative tablet I can use in case I have to go swimming?
2. How will it stand up to other tablets if I pour a test tube full of blue water on it?
3. Will the 16-, 32- and 64-gig varieties be referred to as "light," "regular," and "super"?
4. Sometimes I leave food in my laptop bag. Can you make one that makes it smell like a light, spring rain?
5. I'm a cheerleader. Is it possible that the tablet could come flying out in the middle of a routine?
6. Can I still wear white pants? Will it make them look bulky?
7. Will my boyfriend be able to go to the Apple Store and buy it for me without being embarrassed?
8. If I pelted a shy girl with latent telekinetic powers with iPads, wouldn't she die?
9. If I have sex when I'm using the iPad, do I have to lay down a towel?
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hahahha that last one was a bit graphic
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It'll go well with this lil' fella...for this lil' fella in the DC area...
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Ha! I actually know some older folk that use those huge remotes.
telegraph0000 said:
In the meantime, we have a couple of questions about the iPad:
1. Is there some kind of alternative tablet I can use in case I have to go swimming?
Yes, the Zune Tab has amazing underwater capabilities.
2. How will it stand up to other tablets if I pour a test tube full of blue water on it?
See answer #1.
3. Will the 16-, 32- and 64-gig varieties be referred to as "light," "regular," and "super"?
Of course. When we release bigger sizes, there will be Super-Plus and Ultra sizes!
4. Sometimes I leave food in my laptop bag. Can you make one that makes it smell like a light, spring rain?
At this time, we do not have the technology. We are planning a meeting with Tampax in the very near future, though. It is a strong possibility.
5. I'm a cheerleader. Is it possible that the tablet could come flying out in the middle of a routine?
Absolutely not if it's inserted into it's "case" properly.
6. Can I still wear white pants? Will it make them look bulky?
Unfortunately, it will. But, if you switch to what's known as the "baggy gangsta style," you will have no problems! Steve Jobs has already adopted this fashion.
7. Will my boyfriend be able to go to the Apple Store and buy it for me without being embarrassed?
No. Anyone who buys this will be embarrassed, including yourself.
8. If I pelted a shy girl with latent telekinetic powers with iPads, wouldn't she die?
Yes, we recommend that this not be done.
9. If I have sex when I'm using the iPad, do I have to lay down a towel?
Unfortunately, yes. I'm not going to go into detail as to why, but you can email me for more intimate answers at [email protected]
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Haha! BOOYA!
Where is the app for self destruction???
yes...it is all clear now...
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And it has no strings attached
I made this dock/nightstand for my droid incredible. I would show you how good it looks with the phone in it, but I used my phone to take the picture.
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LOL it kinda looks like monument on Droid cemetery. RIP DInc
Great job regardless, a lot of attention to details. But picture is epic fail - get another phone/camera and take a picture with phone in.
Really?
I shared what I had built as it was at the moment. Isn't that what this developer's forum is all about? Perhaps you can help us all out and run over to every thread where someone has posted a beta, alpha, or nightly and let them know that they have an epic fail for not making sure it was not needing any more development before they posted it.
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I shared what I had built as it was at the moment. Isn't that what this developer's forum is all about? Perhaps you can help us all out and run over to every thread where someone has posted a beta, alpha, or nightly and let them know that they have an epic fail for not making sure it was not needing any more development before they posted it.
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they do not represent xda in any way.
i like how it looks but what about heat? does it get hot in there? looks sick. reminds me of my wood shop days.
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I shared what I had built as it was at the moment. Isn't that what this developer's forum is all about? Perhaps you can help us all out and run over to every thread where someone has posted a beta, alpha, or nightly and let them know that they have an epic fail for not making sure it was not needing any more development before they posted it.
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ouch...... lol
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they do not represent xda in any way.
i like how it looks but what about heat? does it get hot in there? looks sick. reminds me of my wood shop days.
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So far heat is OK. although I haven't tried watching a movie on it in the dock yet.
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So far heat is OK. although I haven't tried watching a movie on it in the dock yet.
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It would be interesting to hear how hot it gets. even in my old otter box case the thing use to cook. i can imagine wood. but never the less it looks awesome. great work.
Nice job man! Love the black carved out Androids!
That's pretty awesome. I'd be too afraid of the heat though. Still great build nonetheless.
Good job on the dock. It's pretty cool...you even got a little notch for the camera on the droid inc.
I wish I was half as creative and handy as you. Very nice job!
That's pretty cool! I actually cruised over here to see if anyone made their own dock recently.
finally
Finally got around to taking a picture of the dock with the phone in it. The display is the "night display" from Gentle Alarm. In the background, you can even see part of the landline and the alarm clock made not necessary by the phone in the dock.
wow over 1600 views
I just looked at this thread and realized over 1,600 people have looked at my dock. Wow. I have been using it for several months as an alarm clock in the dock every night and so far no heat issues. It has been working out very well. After seeing how many people were interested in a dock I think I should have offered to make and sell them. I still could, but I imagine the market for a new dock for this old phone is dwindling.
I would buy one. Red androids please.
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I would buy one. Red androids please.
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Ok, if you want one I can make one. I wouldn't expect to be making very many of these so each one could be customized. That one was made in pine which I stained with a pecan stain. I have since come across some walnut boards. I could make one in walnut which would look much better than pine. If you want some other type of wood I can see about getting some. I used a micro to standard USB cable which allows me to either plug it into the computer or into the standard dinc AC adapter. I can also change the design with more or less androids, your name or some completely different design, even a square or sculpted top rather than a round one.
If something in the neighborhood of 50 bucks is in your price range let me know along with any specifics of the design you want.
And, of course, for everyone elses' enjoyment I can post a picture here when it is done.
How do you have your usb plug secured in there? I've been trying to come up with a design for one of my own since I always use my phone as my alarm clock, but I've not come up with a good way to get the plug to stay in place so that the phone can be plugged in easily.
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How do you have your usb plug secured in there? I've been trying to come up with a design for one of my own since I always use my phone as my alarm clock, but I've not come up with a good way to get the plug to stay in place so that the phone can be plugged in easily.
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I placed the phone in the holder then I plugged the usb connector into it through the other hole I had cut for it. Then I put some gorilla glue around the plastic part of the plug being careful to keep it away from the end. Gorilla glue expands and fills the space around the plug. I lightly clamped the phone in place overnight, but a couple hours should be enough, and then when I removed the clamp, the plug is secured in place exactly where it needs to be.
Cool idea, looks great!
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LOL it kinda looks like monument on Droid cemetery. RIP DInc
Great job regardless, a lot of attention to details. But picture is epic fail - get another phone/camera and take a picture with phone in.
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Aha, I had that same thought as well!
Today only apparently, but a great deal
http://tech.woot.com/offers/motorola-bluetooth-keyboard
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$29.99 retail $69
It has the same android keys as the bigger logitech one, but it's cheaper AND has a trackpad. I picked one up :good:
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http://tech.woot.com/offers/motorola-bluetooth-keyboard
$29.99 retail $69
It has the same android keys as the bigger logitech one, but it's cheaper AND has a trackpad. I picked one up :good:
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Ordered one as well. The HP Touchpad keyboard is pretty functional, but the built in touchpad and android specific keys on the Motorola forced me to purchase.
Got mine delivered today, I like it a lot. Not as flimsy as I feared. Though it feels "cheap" compared to the Touchpad keyboard. The keys are some kind of plastic that just feels really cheap to me. Trackpad is nice, would have been awesome if it supported multitouch, but I'll take what I can get for the price. Android specific keys are a bonus. One disappointment is that the music shortcut keys don't appear to do anything when in some other apps. One the homescreen, it starts up some music. Just some rambling thoughts on the product...
I ordered this as well. How does the track pad respond? Is it in a comfortable position to use? I'm anxiously awaiting mine. I hope I made the right choice and picked this over the HP.
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Damn sold out
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I ordered this as well. How does the track pad respond? Is it in a comfortable position to use? I'm anxiously awaiting mine. I hope I made the right choice and picked this over the HP.
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Trackpad isn't bad. I don't know that I'd call it responsive. The pointer moves fairly slowly, not sure if there's a way to adjust the speed or not (should add that it's not like you have a ton of screen real estate to mouse across, so it doesn't really matter). I haven't really had much opportunity yet to mess with it.
One kind of cool thing is that opening the trackpad drawer wakes the screen up. Something does. Sometimes it wakes up when I pick it up, not sure what is triggering it.
My only real gripe so far is just the material the keys are made out of. Though, as long as I'm griping, I prefer matte plastic to glossy as well.
If you go into Language and Input there is an option for pointer speed.
Yeah, found the setting and made some adjustments.
It's pretty responsive, some occasional failures to respond to taps (like I have to tap again to get it to do whatever, it's pretty infrequent though).
The keyboard is nice, love the Android specific keys, kind of ambivalent about the touchpad. It's nice to have (and was a good deal), but not something I'd pay extra for. I think I'd prefer what appears to be the updated version with a pointer nub instead.
edit: Rage at my palms brushing against the touchpad, so annoying.
T'is back for $29:
http://www.woot.com/offers/motorola-bluetooth-keyboard-2
After having used it a little more extensively, I'm kind of thinking the trackpad isn't worth it. The inability to do any multitouch gestures really hold it back. I find that the trackpad doesn't really offer that much to the whole experience. Some little things that hold it back that you either can't do or I don't know how to do.
One example is there doesn't seem to be a way to open the notification drawer. I'll click on the status bar and it'll flash like it wants to open, but nothing happens. Same effect if you were to just tap on it with your finger. There's no click-drag thing like you'd have on a Windows laptop. For $30, the trackpad is a bonus. I wouldn't pay extra for it though.
I hate that us Canucks can never get these damned deals. Grr.......
Agreed. I know now have used mine and needless to say I'm disappointed with the track pad. The keyboard is definitely justifiable for its size, build, and and shortcuts. The track pad though... Is junk. You can pull the notification bar down but to press and hold and drag seems like it would break soon. But whatever needed something because these keyboards and docks for the N7 don't seem to be rushed.
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I got my keyboard in yesterday and have been playing with it for a while. As a keyboard it's great, it types fast and accurately and has some nice Android hotkeys. The keys feel plasticky (because they are) but they're kind of a matte finish which is grippy. The trackpad is a nice bonus, nothing amazing but it works in place of a mouse in a pinch. Unfortunately it doesn't support gestures (it says it does, but I guess its only for Motorola devices). It does have a physical click, so you can use that or a double tap and drag around in place of a swipe. Overall I like it, `it feels solid and has a nice weight plus some extra features. For the deal price it's a great keyboard, if I paid the full MSRP it would be lacking.
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I got my keyboard in yesterday and have been playing with it for a while. As a keyboard it's great, it types fast and accurately and has some nice Android hotkeys. The keys feel plasticky (because they are) but they're kind of a matte finish which is grippy. The trackpad is a nice bonus, nothing amazing but it works in place of a mouse in a pinch. Unfortunately it doesn't support gestures (it says it does, but I guess its only for Motorola devices). It does have a physical click, so you can use that or a double tap and drag around in place of a swipe. Overall I like it, `it feels solid and has a nice weight plus some extra features. For the deal price it's a great keyboard, if I paid the full MSRP it would be lacking.
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LOL, there's a physical click somewhere? Can't wait to get home to see how I missed it.
I have yet to get that double tap and drag to work, just wasn't happening for me.
I almost missed it too. Although based on the angle I feel like I'm going to break it while pushing down to click. The click and drag is borderline impossible. I think I'm going to only use it when there's no surface for a mouse around in a real pinch.
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What do you know, it is clicky. To be honest, I find the trackpad to be much more useful now. On a hard surface, it's just resistant enough that you won't accidently trigger it. I find myself able to drag and click fairly easily.
If only gestures worked...
Wow, this escalated quickly. Couldn't have imagined this amount of attention, and the XDA News, too! I want to thank you all for your support. :highfive: :victory:
Hey, guys, I've made a simple DIY desktop dock with charging for our 4X HD out of Lego bricks and parts and I want to share the building instructions with you in case someone else wishes one. All the Legos used are quite usual, some can be easly substituted and some aren't really required, but I've included them nevertheless. Three main points of this guide:
1. No Lego bricks are damaged/irreversibly altered.
2. No additional materials required, other than USB cable, naturally. Only pressure, friction and stacking are permitted while assembling to keep the parts in place.
3. No too-specific/weird-looking/rare parts that can't be easily substituted or not be used at all. Only the more common ones.
The dock isn't a looker, but this is a really sturdy, riggid and robust phone stand considering the materials used in the making as Legos can be quite wobbly.
Some images of the dock
The front
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Bottom view with cable management
I've attached a Lego Digital Designer 4.3 file, and an HTML guide (if you do not want to utilize LDD) which a bit confusing at at first, but that's the way the program auto-made it, no helping it. The attached files hold all the information on the Lego parts necessary. The only thing that is missing from the attached guide and the only thing I weren't able to do in LegoDD is the merging of the bottom and top parts:
You need to join these holes
with these
to get this kind of connection between bricks
The charging part is achieved through this Roline microUSB cable. The reason I mention a specific cable is because the male MicroUSB connector absolutely must have 8x10 millimeters face, as shown in the pic. Obviously, you can use another maker's if it it meets this condition.
8x10mm are the measures of a standard 1x1 Lego brick. This is imperative because we'll jam the mUSB head into the Lego parts and the friction and pressure will hold it firmly in place.
UPDATE: For most of us who have only LG's USB cable, here's an alternative base design Post #17. It doesn't conform to this design, but it solves the "keep-the-cable-in-place" problem and opens the posibilities for other designs to be constructed.
Here's a (really) short video of the dock in action. The mUSB plug holds the phone even when upside-down. The grip is so strong that the side beams and the back aren't really needed, but I feel better having them. In adition, the phone slides between side beams and the back nearly perfectly and, despite not appearing so, there is no chance of it to be scratched, the Legos are smooth.
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Further thoughts: the design is fairly changeable. I started it as a horizontal dock but then changed it b/c it's more practical in my views. A "backplate" out of long flat tiles can be added to the back beams so you could stick an LG NFC tag onto it (I have no spares to do this).
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UPDATE :
Our own @LGaljo was kind enough to make instructions for his dock
HTML Guide
Lego Digital Designer file
UPDATE:
Other XDA members' creations: Post #20, Post #26
Please, tell me what you think of it.
You're a fuc*ing genius man!
You are mad ! But i like it !
Awesome!
Thank you so much, guys! I'm hopefull somebody other than me will build one, perhaps even improve the design.
Wow, very very nice!!!!!! *.*
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@UsernameWasTaken Can you add my design of charging dock to your thread? I don't really want to make another thread
I used simpler legos, because I didn't have ones you had.
If you agreed, I will add .lxf and write build instructions
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@UsernameWasTaken Can you add my design of charging dock to your thread? I don't really want to make another thread
I used simpler legos, because I didn't have ones you had.
If you agreed, I will add .lxf and write build instructions
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Yes, ofc. I like it! Mine is bulkier b/c I was concerned with it falling apart, thats why I added the crossbeams and supporting tiles. Also, the set I used is a Technic, so it consists mainly of those hollow bricks.
From the pic I can see the microusb plug is thinner and wider. Does it hold hard enough to slide and unplug the phone without it being pushed out or pulled in?
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Yes, ofc. I like it! Mine is bulkier b/c I was concerned with it falling apart, thats why I added the crossbeams and supporting tiles. Also, the set I used is a Technic, so it consists mainly of those hollow bricks.
From the pic I can see the microusb plug is thinner and wider. Does it hold hard enough to slide and unplug the phone without it being pushed out or pulled in?
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Power plug is official LG. It is held strong enough. I helped it with a piece of folded paper.
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I sometimes wish I'd be a bit more creative But a genious idea, mate Nicely done
This really is awesome, I'm so gonna build one too . I got tons of lego at home since was into them as a child.
So next weekend or the one after it's lego time again!! )
Anyone wanna help design a dock for the LG G Flex?
o great!
I think you have created monsters out of us with this idea!
Great thread - and it's made the XDA news, too! Congratulations
How about adding some NFC tags?
Hahaha, oh, wow! Guys, thank you all so much for the support!
Now, I have another treat for you all. I got inspired by @LGaljo's creation.
Most of us got only one USB cable, LG's, that is. Its problem: doesn't conform to the measures I've posted. So, how to fix it's microusb plug inside the dock? With this:
This solves the main problem which is how to make the mUSB part stay in place. I won't be making a whole new dock out of this. Rather, I leave it to your imagination. Use it as you like
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How about adding some NFC tags?
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I mentioned that in OP, but currently I have none to do it. The one I got with the phone is used in the car.
Nicely done, Shouldn't this thread be way cooler in general section? so docks for all devices could be shared :highfive:
Nice one, especially the way you fixed the cable Thank you very much, you made me touch Lego for the first time in 15 years and i'm really glad to rediscover something i enjoyed doing very much back in my younger years here's what i was able to make out of what i found in an old box, no charger attached, but i'm out of blocks, i cannot find my bigger stash