Hey,
I'm looking for a keyboard case which suits the A700. Because the USB is on the bottom, I'm guessing it's a bit harder to find (or it has to work with Bluetooth, which is also fine).
I want to be sure the keyboard doesn't touch(damage over time) the screen and that the front camera can still be used. I don't mind the back camera being covered.
I also think it's conveniënt to place it on my lap or a table, so I want it to be able to stand up (rather not have a kickstand which can collapse, but work with velcro for example).
My eye crossed the Kensington Keyfolio Pro 2, but it's a little expansive and I'm not quite sure about the magnets.
Any thoughts?
I wasn't able to find anyfor A700, so I got a regular leather case and one of these mini bluetooth keyboard/touchpad devices made by Rii - specifically I got the "DBTech Mini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard" and it actually works pretty well and nice and light/portable and fits in pockets. Not exactly what you were looking for, but it is inexpensive - got mine for $25.xx from amazon.
rapatelrocky said:
I wasn't able to find anyfor A700, so I got a regular leather case and one of these mini bluetooth keyboard/touchpad devices made by Rii - specifically I got the "DBTech Mini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard" and it actually works pretty well and nice and light/portable and fits in pockets. Not exactly what you were looking for, but it is inexpensive - got mine for $25.xx from amazon.
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Thank you for your reply. The keys on that keyboard look really small. Are you able to close the cover with the keyboard in it?
Logitech K260 wireless keyboard + mouse from Costco works fine.
Sorry - missed the question - just noticed it now. The keyboard I keep separately in my backpack. Getting used to non-physical at this point, so may end up using it with PS3 or some other use. (Moved from Epic 4G w/ physical keyboard to Galaxy S III now and getting used to non-physical keyboards at this point).
I use the Logitech tablet keyboard. I was able to find it on Logitech's site. Go on Logitech's site and search for Logitech Tablet keyboard for Win8/RT and Android. It costs $79.99. I have used it for 4 months now and I like it. It has a stand, keyboard and case all in one. I don't use the case I just place the keyboard in the case. Hope this helps.
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Just ordered a Rearth case from here: http://goo.gl/V5ccu
Curious if anyone has this case (or a similar type that does not obstruct the top/bottom) and uses a microUSB desktop charger?
I know, I know, this phone supports wireless charging.... but some of us want to 1) charge as fast as possible and 2) have our phone upright on our desk while charging.
I heard that the N4 fits in the GSIII desktop chargers but I doubt they do with any type of case on. Anyone have recommendations for a "universal" or otherwise desktop charger that will work with this phone/case combo?
I have found one that looks to be promising, except it's Philips brand and is an alarm clock... but still, people are saying it's fairly universal and at least one of the reviews says they are using it with an otterbox case on their phone:
http://goo.gl/4g4jd
Any thoughts or recommendations for other ones that might work?
174 views and not a single comment? Am I the only one who still uses a desktop dock for their phone? lol.
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174 views and not a single comment? Am I the only one who still uses a desktop dock for their phone? lol.
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I'm afraid so... Although I'm pretty sure that you can find a universal Micro USB dock. I'd check Amazon or eBay.
I'm in the same boat; I'd love to get a desktop charger, but can't find anything. I picked up a cheap ($5) S3 dock on eBay, but the plug doesn't extend far enough to connect to my N4 and the base isn't wide enough to fully support it either. I came across this one, but it is fairly pricey and I'm not sure I want to be the first person to try it out...
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I'm in the same boat; I'd love to get a desktop charger, but can't find anything. I picked up a cheap ($5) S3 dock on eBay, but the plug doesn't extend far enough to connect to my N4 and the base isn't wide enough to fully support it either. I came across this one, but it is fairly pricey and I'm not sure I want to be the first person to try it out...
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I am in the same boat , I would like to get a couple of docks one for work desk and one for home desk, I have tried to buy that one but for some reason they don't ship from Australia to me in Canada, I have found it here in ebay http://www.ebay.ca/itm/KiDiGi-Unive...ries&hash=item337e43a54e&_uhb=1#ht_5273wt_775
I am concerned with stress on the USB port, other than that I would love to buy it, does anyone know if it can cause stress on the USB or or should it be OK ?
I'm tempted by the KiDiGi one. I have a similar one for my S2 and it's been working fine for me so far...unfortunately its for the S2 only and so won't work with anything else.
I have this model for my iphone and it worked very well with a case.
http://www.amazon.com/Konnet-KN-832...UTF8&qid=1355257145&sr=8-1&keywords=icrado+s3
The Galaxy S3, et. al. version should have the jack facing the correct way and work perfectly for the Nexus 4.
As an aside, I did have to modify my dock for my iphone with case, because the little jack holder they have on this dock is enveloped in a larger plastic covering to keep it attached to the dock. I simply sawed off the top portion that keeps it in place, and superglued.. it has been solid ever since, and the connector reaches all the way into my case to connect just fine.
i'm probably going to get one of these for my
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I have this model for my iphone and it worked very well with a case.
http://www.amazon.com/Konnet-KN-832...UTF8&qid=1355257145&sr=8-1&keywords=icrado+s3
The Galaxy S3, et. al. version should have the jack facing the correct way and work perfectly for the Nexus 4.
As an aside, I did have to modify my dock for my iphone with case, because the little jack holder they have on this dock is enveloped in a larger plastic covering to keep it attached to the dock. I simply sawed off the top portion that keeps it in place, and superglued.. it has been solid ever since, and the connector reaches all the way into my case to connect just fine.
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Awesome, that one looks pretty good.... I think I'll give it a whirl. I bit the bullet and ordered a Panasonic wireless charger from Japan for home/bedside use... but a dock like this should work great @ work. Thanks!
why not get a wireless charging pad and not worry about it?
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why not get a wireless charging pad and not worry about it?
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From my OP:
"I know, I know, this phone supports wireless charging.... but some of us want to 1) charge as fast as possible and 2) have our phone upright on our desk while charging."
That's why. It's not just about charging... I like to use my phone as a clock/info station during the day, and having it upright allows me to do that. Now if they'd just make a vertical magnetic charging pad.....
I use the phillips fidelio as351 and it fits my phone with it's multitude of cases and even my N7. also makes for a portable speaker systsem as well as it runs on battery or AC adapter. Lot of places have this dock on clearance.
Seidio also makes one that works with cases.
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-desktop-charging-cradle-p/bd2-crdssx1.htm
The Seidio one looks cool...but the lack of a backing looks like its going to put a lot of pressure on the USB connector.
I was looking at wireless mats, but then if I decide to change my handset again next year I'll be back in the same position I am now.
As it seems, the keyboard case price is slightly if not very expensive, and glancing through several market Bluetooth keyboard case, I can't help but to think to acquire that over simply a dock then purchasing another case which is a lot of money. I have had difficulty finding a case that covers the edges of the tablet with bluetooth keyboard. Can any one of you suggest me one?
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I'm not sure I follow.
By keyboard case, do you mean the keyboard dock? Or a case for the keyboard dock? Because the reason that the keyboard dock is more expensive is because it includes an additional full battery, usb port and full integration.
By Bluetooth keyboard case, do you mean a dock? Of a cover that includes a keyboard?
Of a cover that also includes a keyboard
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Of a cover that also includes a keyboard
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Hmm... I don't believe there is one on the market that includes a keyboard and case all in one... and if you do fine one it definitely would be some kind of universal fit solution. Usually such cases use a universal bluetooth keyboard glued into a synthetic leather folio. It definitely would not "enhance" the transformer experience.
But I guess if you are looking for a keyboard that can be detached and used from further away than the option keyboard dock available that could work!
We have the Perfecto Pro that you can use the tablet and keyboard at once, and fold both the tablet and keyboard at once into the case. You can see them here: http://www.caseen.com/Transformer-Pad-Infinity-TF700-TF700T_c_49.html
But that may not be the solution you are looking for. I'm interested to see your response. So let me know!
I've actually decided to just purchase a Bluetooth keyboard with a touchpad which peaked my interest with a swiveling stand case typically seen on iPads for this tablet, I didn't see any tablet case with this nice of a keyboard attatched to it, so I may just have two separate entities
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I've also found out that you could use USB universal leather keyboard case which then can be used with either attaching a Bluetooth dongle female making the keyboard discoverable or simply buying a female USB with Asus input plug in which would allow for me to use the keyboard, but as I previously stated, the touch interface built in the keyboard peaked my interest more than what the dock itself was capable.
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Just in case it matters to anyone, I recently got the poetic case designed for tablet + keyboard dock. Its nice and all, but even if you don't use the elastic straps on the hing corners of the keyboard (they aren't necessary to hold it in, but keep it in place better), the case material that sits between the tablet and keyboard seems to thick. You real.y have to force the tablet into the dock, and once its in it seems like the puts a lot of strain on the hinge and bottom edge of tablet. It even seemed as if the bottom corners of the tablet where the hinges are were forced away from the keyboard, and there was a gap on either end of the notch thing you clip it into.
I extensively compared the reviews of all the tablet+dock cases on amazon before going with the poetic. The bad reviews of the other best choice were all talking about blocked ports and strain on the hinges. Most of the bad reviews for the poetic were from morons who were pissed it didn't come with the dock (like, really? They honestly thought a 250$ dock was included in a 17$ case? wtf. I cant believe reviews like that are tolerated.) I can also be pretty ocd when it comes to expensive electronics, but the tf700 is aging and I'm looking into getting an upgrade, otherwise I would be pissed.
My recommendation to anyone who has the dock connected a majority of the time and wants protection, would be to go with one of those protective skins, and find a padded zipper pouch to put it in while not in use. The cases that are supposedly made for the tablet + dock just seems like the best they could do with what they were given. The tf700 was never designed to fit in a case like that while connected to the dock, unfortunately.
Been using this for a day now, aesome and very stylish.
Best part it doubles as a case, also has the android key functions on the keyboard.
Keyboard takes a little adjusting to a small but very good quality.
Was originally £80 but got it for £50 from Samsung online.
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Love mine too in the titanium bronze that matches my Best Buy 32gb Tab S. Great combo. Had 3 iPads and like this as much or better.
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Love mine too in the titanium bronze that matches my Best Buy 32gb Tab S. Great combo. Had 3 iPads and like this as much or better.
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I got a Bluetooth keyboard too. Pure white, low-profile, and quiet typing, I think it just got all great things a keyboard should. If it is paper-thin, paper-light, then I'm in heaven!
Got mine in Titanium bronze too, love it. Can't go without it anymore.
Can you please advise if the keyboard and tablet can connect together with the tablet screen facing up rather than the screen facing down onto Keys?
Or is it possible to use a hard case on the table with the keyboard?
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Can you please advise if the keyboard and tablet can connect together with the tablet screen facing up rather than the screen facing down onto Keys?
Or is it possible to use a hard case on the table with the keyboard?
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It cannot close that way because the recessed part that the tablet hooks into is expecting a curve instead of the straight edge of the tablet face.
No...there is no way a case would work with this. It is very snug.
My observations are the case could use a couple of magnets to keep the tablet in the slot.
And I don't like that the keys are cupped, flat keys would allow more strike tolerance...
Otherwise it's a great case and definitely protect the device well...
PS... I agree with the question that it would be nice if the tablet snapped in facing up so make the case and tablet one piece when holding...
I swapped back to the book case but purely as I wasn't typing as much.
The case combo is so cool though.
Battery life lasts ages for me but I'm and infrequent user.
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My observations are the case could use a couple of magnets to keep the tablet in the slot.
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Do you think one can DIY? I think it can be done by using double-sided tape and a few strip of magnets. Tape a strip on the slot and one the bottom back side of the tablet. How about velcro tape? Something similar to iPad's smart cover.
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Do you think one can DIY? I think it can be done by using double-sided tape and a few strip of magnets. Tape a strip on the slot and one the bottom back side of the tablet. How about velcro tape? Something similar to iPad's smart cover.
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The problem is it raises the tablet and makes it unstable. The magnet needs to be inside the case/keyboard to work right.
As it is it works fine on a flat surface like a table, the problem is using it on your lap or other places where tablets replace laptops...
I've all but stopped trying to type on the keyboard, the cupping on the keys makes it next to impossible to get used to... I got the Logitech keyboard to type on and just use this one as a hard shell case...
Does the keyboard work like a usb keyboard or you can only use it as bluetooth?
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I remember my Tegra 7 had a aluminum bluetooth keyboard that had grooves on each end you slid the tablet into and the you could open and close it like a laptop.
That is was im looking for, for the tab s 10.5.
Bo PU leather folios with build in keyboards, or the official drop in keyboard im looking for something thatll turn it into a laptop.
Im sure they make 10.1 inch ones which im all ears to see and read about but finding a 10.5 one is probably going to be tough.
totally looking for one thats metal but plastic is fine.
Thanks to any and all contributors.
Ok so we've all searched for a replacement for the HTC keyboard folio with little success (especially with its battery issues). End your search.
After extensive research and trial and error, I have found a nearly equivalent substitution!
The model is the Belkin Form Fit Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 Keyboard case.
I picked one up on eBay for $15 but YMMV with respect to price.
Fitment - With just a bare Nexus, the case is too big and does not hold the tablet. But...with a simple acrylic case around the tablet, everything functions as normal! The tablet snaps in place and stays secure in the case and fits PERFECTLY. The only issue is that (obviously) you can't use the camera or buttons while in the case. So what. I'll probably dremel a hole for the buttons though. Only other issue is that you need to use the included elastic strap to keep the case closed - otherwise it wants to sit slightly open. No big deal.
Performance - Keys are firm, spring back as expected, and are extremely well placed for a tablet keyboard, with several function keys at the top. I can't vouch for battery life because it isn't dead yet, but I'll report back when it dies.
Build quality - excellent. Belkin makes great products and this is no exception. The outside is some type of smooth, grippy stitched vinyl and plastic, and looks subtle but well-designed.
It charges in 2 hours with a micro USB charger, so you only need one cable. Bluetooth is reliable and quick.
Overall, this thing rocks!!! Go get you one!
glad you like it. I'm using a Brydge 9.7" keyboard. It turns the N9 into a really versatile device and has a backlit keyboard. It is a little big for the N9, but only about 7mm each side.