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The Sprint Tab got updated with Gingerbread recently as we all know. One of the things it was supposed to fix was HID support. Does that mean it will now support this case from Thinkgeek?
http://www.thinkgeek.com/clearance/on-sale/e7e3/
The case says it only works with ATT and TMobile, but I wonder if that has changed now with the Sprint GB update adding HID support. Anyone know?
The keyboard will work if you have updated. I have purchased one of these too ( I have GSM, but have read multiple places including here; see comments [URL="http://www.intomobile.com/2011/01/03/samsung-galaxy-tab-bluetooth-keyboard-case/"]here[/URL]). Personally, I don't like the case, prefer my Scosche case. The keyboard is alright, it is rubber form factored and only stuck to the case via double-sided tape. I will admit it is still a bargain for a BT keyboard at $25 but I didn't examine the keyboard layout too well and was disappointed to see there is no ctrl key and missing a few other keys of that nature. I may just remove the keyboard from the case, neutralize the double-sided tape and use it standalone when needed. That was more than you wanted to know but figured I'd give you my opinion as well, that was free.
I'm wondering if it will work on my verizon tab running the sprint gb rom is bt in the rom or the kernel?
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I would also be interested as it relates to the verizon model.
Why would it not work with verizon version anyway? It's bluetooth correct? I can connect my Apple BT keyboard no problem and I'm on the stock Rom.
I have thinkgeek keyboard, it will indeed work on sprint tab after GB update
I ordered one. I had a hard time passing on the $25 price tag. We'll post a review when it gets here.
Heh...my 2 cents wasn't worth enough to you?
I gave a small review in my reply to you, bet you'll feel the same especially if you have a form fitting case already, heck...if you thanked me I would've offered you mine for $10 free shipping.
No offense, but I never buy just one review. I always wait until I get 2-3 reviews at least before I make a decision.
Case came in today. It paired with no problem, but the space bar does not work at all. Might be operator error. I'm charging it to full first before I contact TG and see about getting a refund/replacement. The case is a little large for my liking.
Edit: Charging it seemed to fix the problem. I'm not sure I like the case though. It's too big for my liking and doesn't have a clasp on it.
works fine with Sprint GT. For $31 incl shipping it's a very nice case, paired instantly, and keyboard does what's claimed. Smaller than a netbook, and of course the GT easily slips out for even more portability. There's no "closure" to the case, no wrap-around elastic, or snap-tab. Easily fixed with two blocks of wood, a 10-penny nail, and a hammer. Or some velcro.
I'm a fast typist, and this unit's Bluetooth link (or the GT itself) won't quite keep up with me. Evidently there's an inadequate input buffer. Otherwise ok.
Worth the $$.
Mod this to hold Gnote 2 maybe?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2eSWHLL1N8&hd=1
Nice 1 there..seems like a regular bluetooth keyboard than can b connected to any bluetooth devices..just may be the dock is spesific for streak..
Just get the Smart Dock, plug in a monitor, bluetooth or usb mouse and keyboard and you're good to go
I want something easier to use on plane or train
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that's kind of interesting. Although, kind of expensive. I believe the DiNovo Minis still go for around $150.
I happen to have one I use for HTPC. I'll see if I can sync it and if it'll work or not.
zamha2157 said:
Nice 1 there..seems like a regular bluetooth keyboard than can b connected to any bluetooth devices..just may be the dock is spesific for streak..
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It's just a bluetooth keyboard. It has a flip cover when not in use, the Streak is just sitting on the cover. The streak is slightly bigger than the note I believe, so this would work as well.
I was able to sync the DiNovo Mini to the GN2 without issue. The GN just saw it as keyboard input device with a mouse input. I'm on the US Sprint variant, which is rooted, and running a deoxedized stock rom.
Here's a YouTube video showing it working and in the blue tooth synced device list.
Here are some pictures, with some being comparison shots (click on the image for larger image):
The issue I could see with the setup, especially in regards towards the OP's youtube link, the Galaxy Note does not have a landscape home screen mode. There are some apps that can do it; at least from what I found on a quick google search.
I still think it's a bit expensive for it's use. Plus, you would need to come up with a way to secure the GN to DiNovo, especially for environments such as train rides and so forth.
I use a case with kickstand and this rechargeable backlight Bluetooth keyboard with track pad I got for like $20-25.... works great.
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I'm sure the Viimote, I think that's what it was called, works great. I've seen it referenced quite a bit for HTPCs. Unfortunately, doesn't seem like an altermative solution to what the original OP's link was to:
As once can see, the GN would be attached the DM's cover. This would be ideal for situations where you don't have surface to place either the GN or keyboard or when one is on the go. This is similar to what products like the Gameklip and trying to solve in regards to gamepad controllers.
that looks epic!! How securely does it attach?
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I was able to sync the DiNovo Mini to the GN2 without issue. The GN just saw it as keyboard input device with a mouse input. I'm on the US Sprint variant, which is rooted, and running a deoxedized stock rom.
Here's a YouTube video showing it working and in the blue tooth synced device list.
Here are some pictures, with some being comparison shots (click on the image for larger image):
The issue I could see with the setup, especially in regards towards the OP's youtube link, the Galaxy Note does not have a landscape home screen mode. There are some apps that can do it; at least from what I found on a quick google search.
I still think it's a bit expensive for it's use. Plus, you would need to come up with a way to secure the GN to DiNovo, especially for environments such as train rides and so forth.
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Looks very tempting. Amazon has the keyboards for around $70, but that's still kinda steep. As for securing the device I was thinking thin tpu case and industrial velcro, but I would have to have hands on to figure it out. Thanks for your input!
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Oh by the way ive been using Ultimate Rotation Control by FaMe It since day 1 for landscape lock and homescreen.
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Dinovo mini is working on att note ii runnin Jedi 6.1 without any issues
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Dinovo mini is working on att note ii runnin Jedi 6.1 without any issues
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Do you have it mounted? If so, how?
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I was thinking if you're going to secure it, one could try some kind of suction cup thing or maybe whatever something like the Rockfish Pivotpad uses. In the pictures, I just had it sitting on the DM cover. In the video, I just set in a PivotPad I have.
I had the same though about securing a second TPU case to it, but I would be concern about stretching the corners of TPU case(s) or damaging the phone from taking it on and off in cases where one is using it on their daily commutes. The biggest concern I would have, the weight distribution is not even by a long shot. I'm not sure if the weight, in the long term, will damage the hinge. It would be something to look into from the Dell Streak project.
I use my DiNovo for HTPC. So I just did to see if it worked the GN2. I figured size comparison shots between the GN2 and DM would be helpful for someone who wanted to take on the project. I think that is what the other person did, see if it works at all. $70 isn't bad for a blue tooth keyboard that is portable.
Like most things when using DM, you kind of have to figure out which functions work and how. I found escape (fnc + tab) was the back key. I didn't try any of the media keys. The mouse moved kind of slow for my liking; I have it set to max on the HTPC.
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The issue I could see with the setup, especially in regards towards the OP's youtube link, the Galaxy Note does not have a landscape home screen mode. There are some apps that can do it; at least from what I found on a quick google search.
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There are flashable zips that allow landscape on a twiz rom. I have been using landscape on a stock rooted deodex rom for a while.
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Ive been running this setup since Octoberish. Created a short vid.. not the best, but tried to be informative.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgKLlZUpZT4
Hi to all.
Few minute ago I read on Ebay Store that a S VIEW FLIP COVER exists.
But, I have viewed that it works only for Galaxy S4.
Could someone help me for more details?
Thanks on advance for your time
With this link someone could understand better what I really wrote above
http://www.ebay.it/itm/CIELO-BLU-Cu...sung-Galaxy-Note-2-S-View-N7100-/251316925965
Pretty neat indeed...
Well i guest that will work with newer touch wiz that come with android 4.2.2
CMIW
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It can't work even on 4.2.2 or 4.3, simply because the Note 2 doesn't have magnets or something that makes it recognize the cover. So no S View on the N2, that's fake.
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It can't work even on 4.2.2 or 4.3, simply because the Note 2 doesn't have magnets or something that makes it recognize the cover. So no S View on the N2, that's fake.
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What are you talking about? It has those holes so when people are calling you can see directly into it. Those cut outs are where the name and accept reject text is. No need to flip it open! It has NOTHING to do with magnets inside it. It's just a hole in the cover to see who's calling.
It doesn't like this when you're getting a call.
Man, the Note 2 can't recognize you're using a cover. S4 can because it has an Hall Sensor (magnet) that makes the phone know it’s closed by magnets and it only lights up that part of the display so you can read notifications without removing it, Note 2 doesn't have that sensor, so it's pretty much useless to buy that kind of cover for a Note 2 in my opinion.
You can either search for that flip case with a a transparent front and cut out holes, or buy a normal flip cover, cut out holes where the answer options & name pop up.
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It doesn't like this when you're getting a call.
Man, the Note 2 can't recognize you're using a cover. S4 can because it has an Hall Sensor (magnet) that makes the phone know it’s closed by magnets and it only lights up that part of the display so you can read notifications without removing it, Note 2 doesn't have that sensor, so it's pretty much useless to buy that kind of cover for a Note 2 in my opinion.
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It has holes for the area that lights up when someone calls. It doesn't need a magnet. When someone calls you with or without a case on the front that's where the information is displayed. So while it doesn't have a magnet and make use of the features, it doesn't need them for that case. I've seen a ton of people with that kind of case! It's to have a flip case and not have to flip it open every time you want to see who's calling. But i agree, there is no magnet. But this flip cover doesn't need magnets to be useful.
I got myself one of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCURY-GOO...CASE-FOR-GALAXY-NOTE-2-II-N7100-/321157898786
it'll show who's calling and i just hit my home button to answer. As for the screen I used UCCW to make a notification type thing for texts/calls/mail/battery. I always wanted a flip case but I would like to know who was calling without flipping the case everytime.
I was thrilled today to discover that T-Mobile is now offering the Galaxy Tab s6 for sale in their stores. I've had a separate data plan with them for a few years since they had a promotion where you could get 5 Gb for $10.00 a month. I've been happily using my T-Mobile Galaxy Tab S2 with keyboard case for years, but also wishing that Samsung would release an updated tablet with a case that included a mouse pad. And then the Tab S6 did. But I've been reading some really bad things about the way that the case attaches to the tablet. Rather than magnets or snaps (like the S2) the Samsung keyboard case seems to attach with some weird suction cup, and many of the reviews I've read say that the case loses suction and won't stay on for long.
What's been the experience of users on this forum who own the case? I'm really quite dismayed because the Tab S6 was shaping up to be the perfect replacement for my aging S2. Is the case really as bad as the negative reviews would have you believe?
It will stay attached as long as the back of the TAB is clean, however, I would rate it no more then 7 out of 10 for overall usage.
Sammie sometimes want to 'over engineer' things so they are innovating everywhere IMHO. The mousepad works well, but, if you're going to use the Kybd case on the move you really need a sheath cover as well to put it into as the back can move if knocked, which then risks the pen falling off and getting lost.
I don't regret buying it, but wouldn't use it without the extra cover.
I only received my tab s6 and case this afternoon so a very first experience, but I actually like it so far... I find it types nicer then my s3. It seems to be stuck firmly (and I carry it in a bag anyway so no risk of loosing stuff there). Perhaps after a few days my experiences might change, but so far so good.
Where the S3 case only had one position and was not very flexible, the s6 one is a great improvement in that aspect. The connection is more flexible and the stand also can be put in just about any position. I read a review about it not being usable on a lap, but sitting on the couch typing this now and no issues at all.
I also like thatI can take off the keyboard part and the back plate is still stuck on (For example when using the pen I see this as a nice option).
I loved the S3 and Ilike the S6 so far as well. I think I did/do prefer the aspect ratio of the S3 but ok...
THe main thing I miss so far is a home button on the keboard
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I only received my tab s6 and case this afternoon so a very first experience, but I actually like it so far... I find it types nicer then my s3. It seems to be stuck firmly (and I carry it in a bag anyway so no risk of loosing stuff there). Perhaps after a few days my experiences might change, but so far so good.
Where the S3 case only had one position and was not very flexible, the s6 one is a great improvement in that aspect. The connection is more flexible and the stand also can be put in just about any position. I read a review about it not being usable on a lap, but sitting on the couch typing this now and no issues at all.
I also like thatI can take off the keyboard part and the back plate is still stuck on (For example when using the pen I see this as a nice option).
I loved the S3 and Ilike the S6 so far as well. I think I did/do prefer the aspect ratio of the S3 but ok...
THe main thing I miss so far is a home button on the keboard
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I , too, find that missing the Home button is a bit strange. Although META + ENTER can do the same, but not convenient.
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To add to this: The "suction cups" seem to get their name or reference because they resemble the sticky/gummy cup material on car phone holders. These are gummy adhesive strips. Some have complained that their case will fall off. This only happens when the strips are dirty. If it should happen, all you need to do is clean! Clean the back of the tab and carefully clean the strips with mild soap and water. Allow them to dry and put it back on. I bought mine on launch day and my cover has been on ever since without issue.
As for the keyboard - For my use case, I write on the tablet with the Spen 70% of the time, use the on-screen keyboard with 20% of the time and the keyboard the remaining 10%. I'm glad I have the keyboard when I use it and I find that it types very nicely.
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I , too, find that missing the Home button is a bit strange. Although META + ENTER can do the same, but not convenient.
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Pro tip: META + / brings up a list of keyboard shortcuts for both the Android system and the in-focus app. I'm a fan of META + n and META + backspace as well. Not all apps explicitly support keyboard shortcuts and sometimes apps with shortcuts haven't documented them in this menu but it is super handy to have around when using the right app. Try it out with Gmail, Chrome, Docs apps to get a good look at it in action.
Bought the T-Mobile S6 yesterday and went looking for the keyboard case. The store did not have it.
I noticed all the best buy stores in my area did not have it. Amamzon shows 1-3 months shipping.
Yes I can order online, but I don't see the case available in the shop Samsung app at all.
Just made me think, with all the bad reviews, maybe they are going to release an updated version.
Could just be wishful thinking..lol.
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Bought the T-Mobile S6 yesterday and went looking for the keyboard case. The store did not have it.
I noticed all the best buy stores in my area did not have it. Amamzon shows 1-3 months shipping.
Yes I can order online, but I don't see the case available in the shop Samsung app at all.
Just made me think, with all the bad reviews, maybe they are going to release an updated version.
Could just be wishful thinking..lol.
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Still available on Samsung UK.
I spoke to someone on their live chat the other day who said there are currently no plans to change it.
alexdann said:
Still available on Samsung UK.
I spoke to someone on their live chat the other day who said there are currently no plans to change it.
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Ahh well... Wishful thinking..?
I haven't got mine yet, I held off at first because of the long shipping delays. But the other day it was about $50 usd off on Amazon and "only" 2 weeks to ship so it's on the way now. Design looks fine to me, I think I understand the limitations enough going in but I shall find out soon.
I did just receive my Keyboard case from Samsung.US. It was on back-order for 4 weeks.
I am using this now for 1 week and it sticks really well. No issue at all. I did not have to clean the back of my tablet or anything.
I also removed it several times and it did stick really well. Also after I but it back.
I have no issue at all and am very happy with it.
Maybe they did change something?
So the Amazon delivery estimate has been saying a few months, but it was at my door within a week of ordering, so I would recommend to go ahead and place the order.
As for the case sticking, I've had no problems either. The instructions also clearly state the back needs to be stuck on and left for an hour to adhere properly, so keep that in mind. Also I would clean the surface of tablet just incase before applying unless Its brand new like when I applied mine...
I wish there was a redesign. The body case seems to un-stick randomly and it provides not protection around the sides nor does it keep the screen's edges protected with a "lip".
Otherwise, if someone would make a case that would cover at least 3 sides of the tablet and leave just enough of the side with the keyboard pin connector exposed to attach the keyboard, that would be great. Either that or that side of the tablet is a flap that can be opened to attach the keyboard.
I purchased a $6 silicon case for every day use since I mostly just use the Tab S6 at home sitting in my recliner. But, I wanted the keyboard for those times that I didn't want to swipe everything.
However, the back piece of the keyboard case just doesn't impress me since it's not an easy auto-on/auto-off in any respect. So, I've been considering getting another silicon case that I can attach the keyboard case back cover to, then cut the silicon case just enough to allow the keyboard to attach.
So, what do you guys think? Will the keyboard case back cover's stickyness adhere to silicone better than the back of the tablet?
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DaWeav said:
I purchased a $6 silicon case for every day use since I mostly just use the Tab S6 at home sitting in my recliner. But, I wanted the keyboard for those times that I didn't want to swipe everything.
However, the back piece of the keyboard case just doesn't impress me since it's not an easy auto-on/auto-off in any respect. So, I've been considering getting another silicon case that I can attach the keyboard case back cover to, then cut the silicon case just enough to allow the keyboard to attach.
So, what do you guys think? Will the keyboard case back cover's stickyness adhere to silicone better than the back of the tablet?
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It looks like the silicon clear case works.
"https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=81630647"
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Samsung will never have the integrity to do a redesign for a product accessory, especially a device in their tablet lineup that they don't give two ****s about.
Hello ,
I have the book cover Galaxy Tab S6 by Samsung , it's perfect , finally ! I don't buy cover Samsung for my Tab S4 , Spen outside , it's a big problem ! I buy on Amazon a simple cover to have Spen inside , it's better to go outside with my Tab S4.