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[Q] looking for a case with keyboard xoom

i have searched but i have not been able to find any case with a keyboard on the case.
The ipad has a bunch of them and i know a few other tablets has it but i have not been able to find one for the xoom. has anyone else seen one? or know if any will be coming out?

deadknightz said:
i have searched but i have not been able to find any case with a keyboard on the case.
The ipad has a bunch of them and i know a few other tablets has it but i have not been able to find one for the xoom. has anyone else seen one? or know if any will be coming out?
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I was looking for the same thing when I got my Xoom. It was pretty annoying to see all the many different cases with keyboards for the ipad and not a single one for the Xoom. I ended up getting the motorola case and separate keyboard from verizon since I get a discount there.
As soon as I can find a case with a keyboard built in, I'll probably sell the case and keyboard I have now. One problem I've found using the keyboard though, is that when I get to typing really fast android tends to lock on a single keypress and will repeat it for a WHILE before it stops and lets me delete all of the letters. I even tried removing the batteries from the keyboard and it still kept going. So it looks like something was stuck in android.

The sticking key issue is a problem with the Xooms Bluetooth stack. Motorola knows about it and will supposedly fix it in an update.

thanks for the reply
i have thought about getting them individually, however i go to school where they have those really tiny desks thats attached to the chair and i dont trust myself having my motorola xoom seperate from the keyboard where i know i will probably knock it off
it would work fine at home but i wanted to stop carrying my laptop cause all the research articles and word documents are on the xoom already.

deadknightz said:
thanks for the reply
i have thought about getting them individually, however i go to school where they have those really tiny desks thats attached to the chair and i dont trust myself having my motorola xoom seperate from the keyboard where i know i will probably knock it off
it would work fine at home but i wanted to stop carrying my laptop cause all the research articles and word documents are on the xoom already.
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I personally didn't want to get them separately because it's a pain carrying both. The keyboard is a little wider than the xoom, but I saw a case for the ipad that rocketfish makes that uses that extra space on the tablet side for speakers. most of the time I don't need the keyboard, but when I'm at my desk and doing stuff like email or browsing forums, it's nice to have. I'm planning on getting a dock for the xoom too so then I'll probably just end up leaving the keyboard at my desk with the dock.
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The lip on the bottom of the case when it's standing up makes for a little extra elevation for the keyboard and the battery compartment on the keyboard fits just right over it. I have actually considered making a case myself with slots for both the xoom and the keyboard. It really shouldn't be that hard, but it would probably bulk it up a little too much for my liking though.

Psychokitty said:
The sticking key issue is a problem with the Xooms Bluetooth stack. Motorola knows about it and will supposedly fix it in an update.
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Until there is a fix you can try this: When it locks up, open the wireless/bluetooth part of the settings and try disabling the bluetooth. It will force close and that usually fixes it for me. If that doesn't work then go back to that menu and disable then re-enable the bluetooth.
I hope they release a fix soon. If not I think I am gonna exchange it for the eee transformer. I can't having it locking up the way it does when I'm taking notes in class.

The bluetooth keyboard issue is so painful. There was supposed to be a fix by the end of March.... Hopefully that means it's impending.

it seems like a fine set up on a big desk, i might eventually get desperate enough to actually get the keyboard by itself.. hopefully a keyboard case will come soon.
Thanks for the replies

$35 backlit BT keyboard or share your suggestions!

what do u guys think of this
definitely smaller then other keyboards out
guessing it is more one hand use
but the backlit kb is nice ... not sure if the other keyboard released by samsung are?
BT keyboard, states compatible with samsung galaxy
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here is also a new one released by
zagg
not sure if there is backlit support on keys, dont think so

That thing is kind of tiny. I think it's better as more of a replacement keyboard/mouse combo for a home theater PC than a keyboard for a tablet. After all, you want a larger "real" keyboard to type faster than the onscreen keyboard. With little keypads you really can't fire off long emails/documents any better than you could with the onscreen, especially one with predictive text.
Backlit is nice, though. The Logitech products don't seem to have that.

I don't see much point. Won't be that much easier than the onscreen KB. I'd say full-size or just use the screen.

iTouch24 said:
what do u guys think of this
definitely smaller then other keyboards out
guessing it is more one hand use
but the backlit kb is nice ... not sure if the other keyboard released by samsung are?
BT keyboard, states compatible with samsung galaxy
here is also a new one released by
zagg
not sure if there is backlit support on keys, dont think so
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I'd be interested to see if it was any good, I plan on using an hdmi/charging cable combo with a dock to make a "HTTAB". A good mouse/keyboard combo that doesn't clutter up the place would be neato.
I will have to look into this more

I use this keyboard \ touchpad on my home theater. It's ok, but every once in a while its a bit rough to keep it connected. And, more importantly, it's much easier to use the screen vs this keyboard. I would suggest against it with the Galaxy Tab.

Pretty much looks like my phone keyboard
Are there any apps to use a phone as a bluetooth keyboard?
xnappo
[EDIT] I see Gmote does this - will check it out
[EDIT2] Eh - no Android server though. Looks like Blueputdroid will do it but I haven't had a need to root yet - now I do...

I use this with my HTPC as well...
Works fine as a keyboard but if I had to compare, I would say that the thumb keyboard app works better for me than this...

Suggestions?
I'm looking for a small BT keyboard about the size of the Apple BT or Xoom keyboard. I already have a MS Bluetooth Keyboard 6000 which works perfectly, except it's really too long to carry. I tried a Targus BT iPad keyboard, but the special function keys (back and so on) don't seem to work, plus it feels really cheap. FWIW, I only recently noticed that the Targus keyboard is the iPad specific model (AKB32US), and there's a generic model (AKB33US) that I should have tried out.
My criteria are that it's flat so it'll fit nicely in a bag, mapped as a normal PC keyboard so I don't have to create a keymap, full 6 rows with no weird function modes (~ and ` on the Logitech are fn+numkey?!), and preferrably a solid scissor switch design.
Anyone try the Iconia keyboard? It's more compact than the Xoom and Apple, but the layout looks sane. It's a little expensive though and I haven't seen many reviews.

I really want a BT & backlit keyboard. No numpad is fine. But I'd rather avoid the ones that fits in one hand - too small. It needs to be comfortable for hours of use. It seems like the best option is Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 but that's too much.
You guys know of anything else that has both bluetooth & illumination?

Based on the size of it, I would be better off using the Thumb Keyboard for Android.
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Looking for Mini Bluetooth Keyboard's...what do you use?

Hey, i have to android devices i would like to be able to connect a Bluetooth keyboard to it to type assays on the go with. I would like to keep it in a respectable price range while still having good connection, battery life, and build quality. In all $50 is my Max besides a full size keyboard...
Now my first choice was a full size keyboard...take a look:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...0d0bf86d2fen02
see for that keyboard i know i can trust that company in good build quality and good battery life, but with an $80 Price tag, its a bit much for a keyboard.
Next are some mini's off of Amazon.ca...take a look:
1. $15
Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad/iPhone 4.0 OS/Android/Window Mobile/Symbian smartphone: Amazon.ca: Electronics
2. $20
DURAGADGET Miniature Bluetooth Tablet Keyboard For Apple iPad 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 & ASUS EeePad Transformer: Amazon.ca: Electronics
3. $30
K10 Bluetooth Keyboard, ideal for iPad/iPad2, iPhone with Bluetooth, Playstation 3, mobile devices with Windows Mobile / Nokia Symbian OS: Amazon.ca: Electronics
4. $40
Hip Street HS-PBMINIKYBD Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for Playbook (Black): Amazon.ca: Electronics
5. $40
Mini Handheld Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard with Joystick Mouse Control 76 keys: Amazon.ca: Electronics
So those are some ( Top Five ) That i looked at and believe to be ok options, now if anyone has any experience with any of these , witch would you recommend...
Thanks

I have the keyboard with joystick control and love it. Typing is easy to do on it, once you set up the initial connected it takes just a flip of a switch to pair. The joystick is cool because sometimes you just feel like using a mouse, scrolling also becomes easier with the touch scrolling the keyboard has.

I have one of those mini bluetooth keyboards and its a PITA to use, the keys are very soft and not very easy to press.
I am also starting to look for a full size bluetooth keyboard, especially once ubuntu for android gets released as I will be using my phone as silent internet machine

sorry,, i even didn't use any bluetooth keyboard

I use this one
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amy822 said:
I use this one
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I use it too and is very fast connecting it

I picked up a used Microsoft 6000 from ebay for $25 (including shipping).
I first saw and felt the keys at my local Frys, and loved it. (Frys wanted $99)
Honestly though, the keyboard (and detatched 10-key) just sit in my backpack. I lug it around to work with me every day, and when I go out of town, but still haven't found a good excuse to actually use it.

Motorola made one when the Xoom/Atrix released. Can be had for under $40, nice size in between really tiny and full size.
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What if we don't use the stock browser?
I'm looking to buy a small Bluetooth keyboard for my Thrive. Most of the Android-specific ones have hotkeys for popular apps like the browser, e-mail, etc.
One problem I found is that some of them will only work with the stock browser and stock e-mail app (or Gmail).
Does anyone know of a Bluetooth keyboard that has hotkeys that will launch the e-mail and browser of my choice? I use K9 for mail and Dolphin to browse, so stock-app hotkeys don't work for me.
Any thoughts? Thanks!

Made2Last said:
Motorola made one when the Xoom/Atrix released. Can be had for under $40, nice size in between really tiny and full size.
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Which I now wish I had left in the store. Great keyboard when it's working. Pairing it was a nightmare. No one should have to Google for hours because normal pairing we're used to just doesn't work.
Using this on my Epic Touch 4G & some bright kid in my house managed to unpair it. Once pairfed it's not like it has to be redone every time so since I forgot all I had to do, I spent hours looking for this info again.
NOW....for the life of me I cannot get this keyboard to connect with my Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 which is supposed to have HID profile. It's paired but refuses to connect. Looking now at one of the minis.

Bluetooth keyboard not part of a case

I'm looking for a portable bluetooth keyboard that is not part of a case. My needs are something that is portable (folding or even rolling) to put in a briefcase but that gets decent reviews for really being able to type at a good clip on it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630083502&pf_rd_i=507846
Used this with my old nexus 10 and it worked great
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jmwils3 said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630083502&pf_rd_i=507846
Used this with my old nexus 10 and it worked great
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I'd second this suggestion. I actually use this as my desktop keyboard now also.

GeorgeP said:
I'd second this suggestion. I actually use this as my desktop keyboard now also.
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I will back the suggestion up also. While it may not be as portable as a folding or soft keyboard, you will be able to type much faster and more accurately, while it will still take up little space. I ended up using a Microsoft Wedge keyboard, only because it was slightly smaller. While it is a good keyboard, I feel the Logitech is better.

jmwils3 said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630083502&pf_rd_i=507846
Used this with my old nexus 10 and it worked great
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I also have this guy, and it works great. Really like that its illuminated and can easily pair with multiple devices. The keys feel pretty good for typing as well.

I bought the Logitech K810 to pair with my Note 2014. Anybody else noticed the lag? The delay is very noticeable...
Am I maybe doing something wrong?

kbtolentino said:
I bought the Logitech K810 to pair with my Note 2014. Anybody else noticed the lag? The delay is very noticeable...
Am I maybe doing something wrong?
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I get no lag at all.

I don't have lag with my K810, but I have constant connection drops if I stop typing for one second. It's pretty much unusable. The keyboard has no issues with my iPad though.

I have the Logitech k920 and really like it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054L8N7M/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
the only problem is Samsung felt the need to put the usb port on the bottom, so it doesn't sit on the stand with the stock usb cable plugged in.
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I just got the Logitech k920 also and I love it. But the biggest gripe I have is exactly the same as Colchiro, I hate that Samsung decided to put the charge port at the bottom of the unit cuz it doesn't coincide with the stand very well.
But still amazing product for only $40

I ordered a angle adapter for the bottom. It just came in yesterday and I'm out of town so haven't tried it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EJHH20/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00

Think I will be getting this one
this has the same layout as the keyboard dock for the 10.1 (2012) and the galaxy tabs
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Electronics-BKB-10USWEGXAR-Galaxy-Bluetooth-Keyboard/370927983438?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D2253373979634074871%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D350908057490%26

neevz said:
this has the same layout as the keyboard dock for the 10.1 (2012) and the galaxy tabs
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Electronics-BKB-10USWEGXAR-Galaxy-Bluetooth-Keyboard/370927983438?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D2253373979634074871%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D350908057490%26
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I picked up the Logitech 920 w/stand, shipped for only $35 from Amazon, and like it.

noleafclover830 said:
I don't have lag with my K810, but I have constant connection drops if I stop typing for one second. It's pretty much unusable. The keyboard has no issues with my iPad though.
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I've used mine a lot without any disconnects... until this morning ... when I started getting a disconnect whenever I would stop typing. I was using the Officesuite Pro app.
FYI, I rebooted the tablet and problem has not recurred.

I have the Logitech k920 and it's great !

Bluetooth keyboard that works?

Has anyone for dinner a Bluetooth keyboard that works with Sammy? From reading other forums it appears that there are problems with the signal cutting in and out. I have the P605 model.

My Logitech Keyboard for Android works perfectly. Using it with an SM-P601.
Logitech Android Keyboard
geoff.stc said:
Has anyone for dinner a Bluetooth keyboard that works with Sammy? From reading other forums it appears that there are problems with the signal cutting in and out. I have the P605 model.
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geoff.stc said:
Has anyone for dinner a Bluetooth keyboard that works with Sammy? From reading other forums it appears that there are problems with the signal cutting in and out. I have the P605 model.
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I use the Logitech K810. I think its an issue with the individual tablets rather than the keyboards.

I have a Cygnett Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard. Small and cheap.
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Anyone using a Microsoft Wedge? This is my current front-runner as I wait for my 10.1 2014 to arrive (supposedly it will arrive tomorrow... we shall see).
Edit: just delivered a day early! w00t!

In his thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526070, BarryH nails the problem as a fight between the internal and external keyboards. His solution worked for me.
I don't think it matters which keyboard you have, as long as the internal keyboard is disabled while the Bluetooth is connected.

Bluetooth keyboards
I'm looking at these two:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251333548728?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251309341034?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Im actually using a usb otg keyboard case for generic 10 inch tablets. Works well. I can set the tablet inside like a stand and plug up with my Logitech wireless mac touchpad and basically use the thing like a laptop. Much more stable than bluetooth even if you don't have that glitch (I dont) Use external keyboard helper pro to map special functions to the keys. Mine is set so I can control brightness, sound, and open several applications all from the keyboard. VERY NICE!!
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izzyreal said:
I'm looking at these two:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251333548728?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251309341034?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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I like the azio one better, because the dimensions look like they fit better with the note. (i.e., they are approximately the same width at about 9.5"). I have one of the Logitech keyboards that have the pop-up stand (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/tablet-keyboard-ipad), and while the keyboard is much more sturdy and the build quality is excellent, it drives me up the wall that the keyboard is wider than the tablet, which makes it not as portable as I would like.
(For what it's worth, the Azio can be found on Amazon for about $32).

I use my Motorola Bluetooth Keyboard, which I bought for the Motorola Xoom a couple of years ago ... works like a charm ...
Beste Grüße von MoaB!

There was an announcement in November about an ASUS keyboard called the TransKeyboard, but no info on release date or price. Anyone have any info on this? Looks like it may be nice, built for android (and windows) with cover and stand.

I had a Transformer TF700T tablet and wasn't thrilled with that keyboard so I won't be buying another.

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/tablet-keyboard-android-win8-rt?crid=26
I bought this, works well
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I just ordered a keyboard from Anker for 20€, which could be unique, as it uses two AAA batteries (about 2000mAh) instead of the typical sub-300mAh lithium battery. Will tell whether it works, when it arrives.

moabizzi said:
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/tablet-keyboard-android-win8-rt?crid=26
I bought this, works well
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How is the case? Ive been eyeing this keyboard but not sure how I will like toating around a keyboard for classes and not having it built into the base. I keep going back to the Poetic removable keyboard case.

Its actually well built and the keyboard feels great. The case has a faux leather feel and the sliding stand is plastic. Decent viewing angle. It has some useful Android specific keys on there which help u navigate around. It's responsive, to the point where it doesnt lag behind while typing, but that point where u initially start typing, it takes 2 seconds to realize which keyboard ur typing with, internal or external
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A bit pricey and i was regretting it when i first placed the order, but now I'm in love with it..... http://www.amazon.com/Celluon-Ultra...ywords=celluon+epic+laser+projection+keyboard
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I've just sent off for this keyboard from ebay.
A little pricey at almost £50 but wanted a decent backlit keyboard & the size looks ideal.
http://www.aziocorp.com/en/keyboards/13-backlit-bluetooth-tablet-keyboard.html
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Azio-KB335-LED-Backlit-Bluetooth3-0-Slim-Keyboard-/251333548728

The Anker Ultra Slim BT has anchored. I thought it were smaller, bu it has a fullsize layout, notebook-like look and feel. Would work flawlessly, if the Samsung keyboard would not kick Swiftkey, once the Anker is detected. I later have to restore Swiftkey as default kb. On my old tablet (with CM11) Swiftkey runs the external kb.

Im using the HP BT Keyboard... cheap and works flawless.... never disconnects....