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suitable phone to use as a futuristic wrist mounted computer?

ive always wanted a futuristic looking wrist mounted computer system, like the ones you see in futuristic films. now with small touch screen android phones like the ZTE blade and samsung apollo/galaxy 3 i think it might be possible.
the dimensions are about right to fit as a touch screen computer on a wrist: 55mm wide, 12mm thick.
but i want it to be funtional for every day use, not just a gimmick. I was wondering if anyone knew any way to link 2 phones together so that text messages sent to my HTC desire HD will appear on the screen of my wrist mounted phone, like on the sony liveview? and incoming calls will appear on the wrist phone?
i would be able to tether my wrist phone to my desire HD by wifi to use the 3g, (i only want to use 1 sim card, the one in my desire hd) but i cant think of anyway to do what the sony liveview did and display caller ID, emails and text messages from the desire to the wrist? any ideas?
EDIT: ive just found this. this summarises exactly what i want to do with a phone, with pictures.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/general-dynamics-gd300-is-the-pip-boy-that-runs-android/
does anyone think it is possible? and anyone know a way to link it to my desire HD so texts, phone calls and emails show up on the wrist phone as well?

Why not just get a Android cell phone watch?
Or a smart watch which connects via bluetooth

ive not seen any, can you name some or link to them? ive been looking, but not found any. the only one ive seen was the sony liveview.
ive seen some watches that have limited intergration, with a little 4mm high 8 character scroller behind the watch hands, but i really want something full blown ridiculous and actually useful.

Lol ever seen Grandma's boy?
Sorry I don't mean to b rude but that just sounds super-nerdy. Someone had to say it.

Bling_Diggity said:
Lol ever seen Grandma's boy?
Sorry I don't mean to b rude but that just sounds super-nerdy. Someone had to say it.
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Unfortunately i'd have to say i agree... where i live in the UK it would just be a painted target for someone to rob you

It would be super nerdy but that's why I think it would be awesome. I live in the uk too, and I know I could get robbed but still. I just think it would be awesome, in a very nerdy way.
Generally I am very nerdy, I wear t shirts of games merchandise, have pac man as my ring tone, have an xbox in every ripon of my house.... I have a spartan helmet from halo as my belt buckle.
in still gonna do it, I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to link the phones.

U can use the Google voice app to link sms.

Thank you bling, very helpful.
Now I just need a way to link caller id.
I should just be able to put my google if on the watch phone and pick up my emails in either my main phone or the watch?

Just sellotape your regular Android phone to your arm.
Job done.

Yes. I have my google account on both my n1 and g-slate and whenever i get an email it pops up on both.

yay looking forward to the wrist cancer this will cause

Why is this so 'new'?
It think it's already possible.
Some tape, a nice phone. voila!
It would be nice, but a normal phone of these days would have a too big screen for my taste.
I've a bluetooth-watch, its freakin' awesome!

Wrist cancer? Thats like saying when your phone is in your pocket youll get thigh cancer or hand cancer when yur holding it.... Highly unlikley
vegeta0181 said:
yay looking forward to the wrist cancer this will cause
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yay looking forward to the wrist cancer this will cause
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I don't think its a new concept, just that previously it wouldn't be possible due to the high price of touchscreen phones.
Now that I can get an android handset for 50 quid I think its a viable idea.
I was gonna use one of those exercise arm band cases to hold it on my wrist rather than tape, but same idea.
I wish the nokia x6 ran android, that phone has the perfect dimensions for my wrist.
At the moment it looks like it might be the zte blade aka san francisco, or the samsung galaxy 3. Both are slim and light and cheap to buy.
Also saw the motorola flip out earlier for 50 quid, but I think its too big.

Fossil Meta watch. $200.
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vegeta0181 said:
yay looking forward to the wrist cancer this will cause
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i am wondering about future
what about an android implant under my skin

genkiz said:
i am wondering about future
what about an android implant under my skin
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Ya lyk thats gona b cool man

My wrist-mounted HTC with redirected optics
Apparently I have to wait ten posts to post a link..........
I have a youtube video of this subject
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BT S Pen feedback

Does anybody have it yet? Could you please leave your comments and first impressions here if you do?...

The pen works very well on the note 10.1. It feels more natural than the s pen. I actually Bluetooth it to my galaxy note 5.3. Sound quality is excellent and the people I talk to can hear me very clearly. All in all a great device. Can you live without it? Absolutely, but it's fun to have.

Thanks for the feedback.
1. Does this pen allow pairing with more than one device at the same time?
2. Does it house the 10.1 stylus inside, like the holder for the original N7000 Note did?

voxano said:
Thanks for the feedback.
1. Does this pen allow pairing with more than one device at the same time?
2. Does it house the 10.1 stylus inside, like the holder for the original N7000 Note did?
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No. As far as I can see it only pairs with 1 device. Can't read Chinese instructions though. It doesn't house the stylus. It's a separate stylus. Comes with its own bag of plastic nibs.

Anyone else got this? Could you please leave your feedback? Thanks.

I've ordered it off of ebay, but not received yet. am anxious to read others reviews as well.

The BT s-pen has the same function as the normal s-pen. And it is a bluetooth headset with vibrition for incomming calls. When you press the phone button S-voice opens. Say "call Annie" and Annie will be called. Great !

Where to order one
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Got mine off Ebay from Korea directly... No english instructions but then its not too hard to work out...
Charge until led turns blue, start bluetooth on Phone/Tablet, search bluetooth.
On pen, hold dial button for 3 - 10 seconds, tablet will pick up, Can't remember if I needed to enter pair code but "0000" usually works....

voxano said:
Thanks for the feedback.
1. Does this pen allow pairing with more than one device at the same time?
2. Does it house the 10.1 stylus inside, like the holder for the original N7000 Note did?
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I finally got my hands one one of these yesterday - awesome. I also got English instructions with mine
1. Yes it supports two devices at the same time (Multi-Point) I have mine paired with my Note 10.1 & my Note 2
2. Yes it holds an s-pen inside - there's some instructions for re-assembling it and a picture. I don't know if it's the full s-pen inside though and I'm not going to take it apart just to find out.
It's got the proper feel of a pen and is much nicer to write with than built in one. Works great with s-voice as well and sound quality is good.
My poor s-pen always stays in it's slot now.

Also one proud owner here Got mine for about 30 usd. Really like to use it over the standard Spen. And what is more cool than talk to your pen, haha.
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xiaotuo said:
And what is more cool than talk to your pen, haha.
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An ATARI T-shirt....

Bulbous said:
I finally got my hands one one of these yesterday - awesome. I also got English instructions with mine
1. Yes it supports two devices at the same time (Multi-Point) I have mine paired with my Note 10.1 & my Note 2
2. Yes it holds an s-pen inside - there's some instructions for re-assembling it and a picture. I don't know if it's the full s-pen inside though and I'm not going to take it apart just to find out.
It's got the proper feel of a pen and is much nicer to write with than built in one. Works great with s-voice as well and sound quality is good.
My poor s-pen always stays in it's slot now.
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Thanks for more feedback! Anybody knows if there are any good deals presently for buying this to be shipped to US?

voxano said:
Thanks for more feedback! Anybody knows if there are any good deals presently for buying this to be shipped to US?
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Im interested too. @xiaotuo said he bought it for 30$ aprox.

Hunter_Dreams said:
Im interested too. @xiaotuo said he bought it for 30$ aprox.
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From Indonesia where I live atm
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xiaotuo said:
From Indonesia where I live atm
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And is not there any possibility of buying it from another country?? Maybe the shop have a web or something like that. Because the price is greatest.

Hunter_Dreams said:
And is not there any possibility of buying it from another country?? Maybe the shop have a web or something like that. Because the price is greatest.
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From this shop I doubt... in fact they don't have fixed prices and you can bargain. I have years of experience on this in China so not easy to fool. But I didn't find this pen in China and there I think no chance to bargain for such original products, at least not much. So I was suprise to find it here and be able to set a good price. I also bought the original flip cover. Or it just could be that they try to ripoff all the white faces they see
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I am wondering if this will work on a Samsung Tab 2?? I really like it and want it to compliment the Tab and the G2. Thanks for any feedback provided.
NewEgg.com has one listed if anyone is interested.

LadyDi said:
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NewEgg.com has one listed if anyone is interested.
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Right. Amazon and other usual suspects places have it, too. But the question is where to get a much better deal than $75-80?... without bargaining in Indonesia

voxano said:
Right. Amazon and other usual suspects places have it, too. But the question is where to get a much better deal than $75-80?... without bargaining in Indonesia
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Update, there's 2 on Ebay.com right now. I think only 1 is under $75 AND a US seller. When I search I only want US sellers. Hope this helps. You can set up 'saved searches' and even 'notifier' when the item matches your wish.

Turn off capacitive digitizer? or sPen only mode

Is there a way to only use the wacom digitizer? For example if I want to use a note taking application that doesn't have palm rejection?
I know the lenovo thinkpad tablet has this easily accesible from double tapping the clock...
Is there anything out there?

noteirg said:
Is there a way to only use the wacom digitizer? For example if I want to use a note taking application that doesn't have palm rejection?
I know the lenovo thinkpad tablet has this easily accesible from double tapping the clock...
Is there anything out there?
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i think when the s pen tip is near the screen, touch wont works probably

In the settings menu -> pen .. you will see option to disable pen when it's in the slot.
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omnia1994 said:
i think when the s pen tip is near the screen, touch wont works probably
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You're right. Just tried it. Even when the floating dot from pen on screen, finger touches or whatever won't register.

Samsung & Sprint do jot know this!
MrCeddy said:
In the settings menu -> pen .. you will see option to disable pen when it's in the slot.
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I just want to thank you for your post. I spent over an hr with both Samsung and Sprint (over and hr each). I was promised that there was no way to use the new enhanced s-pen (ok, not so new as I think it as originally made for the Note 1) with out first removing the s -pen from the phone on the Note 2. I just could not imagain such an oversight. Your post gave me the answer and what makes me so upset is that it is an obvious answer, one you would have expected Samsung or sprint to have ready to answer via their internal knowlege base. I have so ma y other questions I have asked them with out any kind of reasonable answer, I find myself wondering if I should ever call either if these companies Again!
So a bug thanks for at least uncovering this answer!
This said, if there is a way to get some clarity on other posts I have read regarding the own itself, I would be once again greatful. As I understand it, there is a two button pen plus "eraser " out there which was originally made for IBM, but which will work with the Note 2, with all three buttons (2 on side and one on top) usable by the apps hilt in on the Note 2 as it currently stands. Is this true, or just a rumor. If true, what us the name or model number so I can order? Just figured it would nit hurt to ask.
Again, thank you for your help. Your first note above has helped me a great deal and has made fools of both the phone's maker and the service provider, and I guess myself as well for thinking that either would be if any real help.
Regards, Dan

I think it kind of sucks, but when you have a large company with so many different devices (I mean, look at the number of tablets and phones that samsung puts out vs apple), there are bound to be a large number of people who don't know because they won't care (samsung's fault for not reinforcing it more the way apple does) because they're a large company as stated.
Is this it?
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Stylus-Galaxy-Eraser-ET-S200EBEGSTA/dp/B00A3XUT6Y
I think Samsung also sells it from their online store as a mobile accessory (so you can use the promo code and get like 50% off).

I have this pencil myself, it comes from Samsung and works like a charm. The upper end works as eraser (if supported by the app) and it is better to handle than the original one which can remain inside the Note.

Does a non-Bluetooth keyboard case exist?

I am looking for a keyboard case that plugs in to my galaxy tab. I am aware of the multitude of Bluetooth keyboard cases, but I would rather preserve my battery. I am also aware of the keyboard docks that allow you to physically connect, but those don't let you adjust the screen angle or fold it up and take it with you. I want an actual keyboard case that does not use Bluetooth. Does such a product exist?

Nope. I have looked. I just ended up buying the expensive factory Bluetooth case/keyboard.
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SetNick said:
Nope. I have looked. I just ended up buying the expensive factory Bluetooth case/keyboard.
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Thanks. I don't think I would believe it if I hadn't looked as well. Seems a bit crazy.

No problem.
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I, too, have looked everywhere, to no avail. It's a shame no one developed such a keyboard for our Tabs.

In Brazil is worse
ndirish2001 said:
I, too, have looked everywhere, to no avail. It's a shame no one developed such a keyboard for our Tabs.
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I dont find case, bag, doc and walk to mutch to find a usb adaptor.
When i find some cool case its too mutch expensive, the same for doc and bags.
The original samsung its too exensive which inhibits the purchase.
Sorry my poor english.

I saw some usb keyboards in the shopping.
I'm from Brazil, so I dont know if the are available on your country

Wireless keyboard?

I'm learning Java and python for fun right now and have been steadily trying to find more ways to code on my phone instead of on the computer. However, the onscreen keyboard for the s4 takes up top much space, so I'm in need of a physical keyboard. I'd like most to find something that holds the phone onto the keyboard but everything I see on Amazon looks super cheap. Thoughts?

this is the one I use from Logitech. I use it on my Win7 PC, GS4, and iPad. Has bluetooth buttons to swap between everything.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Illuminated-Keyboard-Smartphones/dp/B0099SMFVQ

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this is the one I use from Logitech. I use it on my Win7 PC, GS4, and iPad. Has bluetooth buttons to swap between everything.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Illuminated-Keyboard-Smartphones/dp/B0099SMFVQ
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Anybody knows an attachable keybord for the S4? Like a folding cover?

flandi said:
Anybody knows an attachable keybord for the S4? Like a folding cover?
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i have not heard of anything like that.

flandi said:
Anybody knows an attachable keybord for the S4? Like a folding cover?
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Funny, my coworker has an SIII and was looking for something like that earlier this week...it was a "Hype" brand.. it seems like they only have it for an sIII (http://www.neweggflash.com/Product/N82E16875922001) at least by that brand
...any how these are similar but for s4's
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/drhotde...1308314677.p?id=mp1308314677&skuId=1308314677
http://www.amazon.com/MegaGear-Bluetooth-Wireless-Keyboard-Samsung/dp/B009MJ0V5E

sainthooligan said:
Funny, my coworker has an SIII and was looking for something like that earlier this week...it was a "Hype" brand.. it seems like they only have it for an sIII (http://www.neweggflash.com/Product/N82E16875922001) at least by that brand
...any how these are similar but for s4's
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/drhotde...1308314677.p?id=mp1308314677&skuId=1308314677
http://www.amazon.com/MegaGear-Bluetooth-Wireless-Keyboard-Samsung/dp/B009MJ0V5E
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this is the one I use from Logitech. I use it on my Win7 PC, GS4, and iPad. Has bluetooth buttons to swap between everything.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Illuminated-Keyboard-Smartphones/dp/B0099SMFVQ
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I think I'm going to order that one from Amazon. I've seen it before and thought it looked kind of cheesy.
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VandyCWG said:
this is the one I use from Logitech. I use it on my Win7 PC, GS4, and iPad. Has bluetooth buttons to swap between everything.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Illuminated-Keyboard-Smartphones/dp/B0099SMFVQ
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If there were a way to attach my phone to something to keep it in sight I would definitely consider this.
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Microsoft Wedge keyboard has something like this:
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17ue4tvkckf20jpg/original.jpg
Normally it is cover for keyboard, when you take it off it could be holder. For me, in horizontal view I have to put something under this cover, so it would be little higher (it is ideal for tablets, not for smartphones). In vertical it is ideal for smartphone too.

PostMeridianLyf said:
If there were a way to attach my phone to something to keep it in sight I would definitely consider this.
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You could just find something to prop it up....or for a buck and some change get one of these http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-86025-Regeneration-Business-Capacity/dp/B001E6EWVW/ref=sr_1_3?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1396533114&sr=1-3&keywords=plastic from staples or walmart.