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iLuv Executive Case w/BT Keyboard.
I'm ordering one of these today and will update when I get it. You can remove the keyboard if you want and it seems like a fair price compared to the Samsung OEM keyboards.
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I guess it would help if I included a link, sorry. Here you go:
http://www.amazon.com/iLuv-Executive-Detachable-Bluetooth-iSK914BLK/dp/B005JK62SU/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&qid=1323308666&sr=8-45
dazednconfused said:
iLuv Executive Case w/BT Keyboard.
I'm ordering one of these today and will update when I get it. You can remove the keyboard if you want and it seems like a fair price compared to the Samsung OEM keyboards.
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I guess it would help if I included a link, sorry. Here you go:
http://www.amazon.com/iLuv-Executive-Detachable-Bluetooth-iSK914BLK/dp/B005JK62SU/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&qid=1323308666&sr=8-45
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Let us know how it is. I keep hoping that Targus will make a version of their Versavu iPad2 Keyboard case for the Galaxy Tab 8.9. I know a couple people who have one for their iPad and it is a nice keyboard case.
http://www.targus.com/us/productdet...txt=Search Results Versavu iPad Keyboard Case
nkrick said:
Let us know how it is. I keep hoping that Targus will make a version of their Versavu iPad2 Keyboard case for the Galaxy Tab 8.9. I know a couple people who have one for their iPad and it is a nice keyboard case.
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I agree, please do let us know how it is once you receive it. I am contemplating purchasing it. Frankly, if I was being honest, one of the major factors of this case that is keeping me from getting it is the "iLuv" branding on the clip. I don't think this was a necessary move, but hey at least they made a case with a removable keyboard!
As for Targus' iPad version of the case, it looks extremely nice.
Alot more companies REALLY need to expand out and develop more Samsung 8.9 cases (there aren't that many options).
I will update if I ever receive it. I have to call Amazon customer service. I'm not sure why, I am being told it is on back order, even though if you look at the site today, it says they are in stock. This kind of stuff just completely aggravates me.
dazednconfused said:
I will update if I ever receive it. I have to call Amazon customer service. I'm not sure why, I am being told it is on back order, even though if you look at the site today, it says they are in stock. This kind of stuff just completely aggravates me.
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Hmm, on that note, I think I'll just stick with my original pick and go this route:
ViperTek Slim Folio Case for the Samsung Galaxy 8.9 and
Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard for Android 3.0+
bwhite4294 said:
Hmm, on that note, I think I'll just stick with my original pick and go this route:
ViperTek Slim Folio Case for the Samsung Galaxy 8.9 and
Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard for Android 3.0+
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I might look at that option as well. After arguing with Amazon for twenty minutes, I told them to cancel the order and refund my card. Makes no sense why my product is on back order when they still as of today show they are in stock from 6 different merchants.
How about this bluetooth case? Looks similar and cheaper cost wise?
http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Leather-Keyboard-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0062GU272/ref=pd_cp_e_1
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Well in case anyone orders one of these let me save you the trouble.
The keyboard is excellent, but the case is sized for a 10" tablet. The pictures on the Amazon.com website are misleading because they show the case and the tablet being perfectly sized together, but now I'm quite sure they are pics of the 10.1 model. Basically it fits fine, but you end up with about 1" of empty space all around the 8.9 (yuck).
http://www.amazon.com/iLuv-Executive-Detachable-Bluetooth-iSK914BLK/dp/B005JK62SU
They sell these things for the iPad, Galaxy 10.1 and a few others with just the pocket that the tablet slides into being custom to each model. So if you don't mind carrying around a 10" case with a really nice BT keyboard then you might like this one. Like I said the keys are really high quality and feel nice to touch type with. I'm sending it back for a refund.
Just curious,
Iluv makes 2 type of keyboard
BLK14 is 8.9" and BLK12 is for 10.1". Pretty sure the one in amazon is 8.9"?
Wasn't really sure where to put this, since there isn't a forum for this device but thought people here might be interested?
First impressions are incredibly favourable.
It feels absolutely incredible in the hand with how slim it is, and the build materials are stellar - a refreshing change from Samsung's usual gear (every now and again they show that they really can make extremely classy looking and feeling devices, only wish they did that more often!). The screen is amazing, but I only realised how good it is when I had it next to my Transformer Prime - I thought the Prime's screen was stellar (best on a tablet yet I thought) but the 7.7 makes it look thoroughly average.
It's HC 3.2 with TW, and runs pretty well with just the occasional tiny micro-hitch here and there (the Prime's Tegra 3 is the only device I've had so far that could drive HC well enough to call 'buttery'). I noted with interest that there is no lag typing in the browser with a software keyboard, must be something Samsung have done to it because even the Prime had attrocious lag in HC in browser typing...
Need to get some stupid proprietary connectors tomorrow and can then do usual connectivity test and video...
Questions?
where'd you get it? is it GSM? does it have voice calling feature enabled? is the SAMOLED+ as good as its hyped up to be. How much did it cost?
chrisrotolo said:
where'd you get it? is it GSM? does it have voice calling feature enabled? is the SAMOLED+ as good as its hyped up to be. How much did it cost?
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Got it from Mobicity, mine isn't the 3G one, but it is available (and by the looks of it calling should be possible for those inclined!).
The SAMOLED+ is pretty stunning. Only a couple of days ago I was saying how the Transformer Prime has the best screen on a tablet but side-by-side the 7.7 blows it away (I think in Super-IPS mode the Prime will have a significant advantage for outdoors usability though).
Price was in the order of $750NZD from memory, as always with a device at release there is a premium to be paid.
very nice. yeah here's the link for 3g version described aas full voice calling ability..
http://www.mobicity.com.au/samsung-galaxy-tab-7-7-16gb-3g.html
I think Im all set with my 7.0+ until a nice quad core 7" with voice comes along with some beefed up specs.
chrisrotolo said:
very nice. yeah here's the link for 3g version described aas full voice calling ability..
http://www.mobicity.com.au/samsung-galaxy-tab-7-7-16gb-3g.html
I think Im all set with my 7.0+ until a nice quad core 7" with voice comes along with some beefed up specs.
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Yep, if you're happy with that screen size I see no reason not to wait and pick up the ASUS one, amazing price point on that!
Yep.. the only thing they didn't do well is... price Almost twice as much as for the 7+ ?!? For a bumped screen and CPU clock? Come on Samsung, you can do better!
For that price I would expect it to be twice as fast and have at least HDMI out built it...
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Yep.. the only thing they didn't do well is... price Almost twice as much as for the 7+ ?!? For a bumped screen and CPU clock? Come on Samsung, you can do better!
For that price I would expect it to be twice as fast and have at least HDMI out built it...
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Have we gotten a confirmation for pricing in the US yet? Pricing this above $479 is a mistake.
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Kiwi's lose out on price; in Australia you can pick the wifi version up for about $550. I reckon I've seen it on the grey market for about $500.
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NZtechfreak said:
Wasn't really sure where to put this, since there isn't a forum for this device but thought people here might be interested?
First impressions are incredibly favourable.
It feels absolutely incredible in the hand with how slim it is, and the build materials are stellar - a refreshing change from Samsung's usual gear (every now and again they show that they really can make extremely classy looking and feeling devices, only wish they did that more often!). The screen is amazing, but I only realised how good it is when I had it next to my Transformer Prime - I thought the Prime's screen was stellar (best on a tablet yet I thought) but the 7.7 makes it look thoroughly average.
It's HC 3.2 with TW, and runs pretty well with just the occasional tiny micro-hitch here and there (the Prime's Tegra 3 is the only device I've had so far that could drive HC well enough to call 'buttery'). I noted with interest that there is no lag typing in the browser with a software keyboard, must be something Samsung have done to it because even the Prime had attrocious lag in HC in browser typing...
Need to get some stupid proprietary connectors tomorrow and can then do usual connectivity test and video...
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I also have the wifi version and its really amazing...screen is just wow..
Does your touchwiz version allows editing mini apps tray ..somehow some people with 3g version seems to have it but mine does not
Do you have the original tab plus? Could you do a size and weight comparison? I want to see how much thinner and lighter it is compare to the tab+
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Do you have the original tab plus? Could you do a size and weight comparison? I want to see how much thinner and lighter it is compare to the tab+
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Weight :Tab+ is 345 gm , 7.7 is 340 gm.
Thickness : Tab+ 9.9 mm , 7.7 is 7.9 mm
Hi, I have the gsm 3g version, it does indeed have voice calls its kind of like a big phone really, I got mine from panamoz.com ordered on monday night and recieved at 1pm on the friday.
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I got the 3G 7.7 a couple of days ago. I'm in the US and ordered it from negrielectronics.com for about US$650 plus shipping. They shipped it on Tuesday and I got it on Thursday - how convenient that we had a winter storm in Chicago and we got sent home from work, so I could be home to receive it :-D The model I have is the silver-backed one, and looks like it came from Hong Kong.
I took it to an AT&T store today to activate it on a month-to-month data plan. The staff were drooling over it! FYI for anyone else doing the same thing, they had to fake the IMEI in their system to get it to come up with the correct data plan, as their system did not recognise my Tab's IMEI, with it not being an AT&T device. They ended up using the IMEI of one of the HSDPA (*not* LTE) tablets they had in the store. Also, after it was all activated, I had to go into the APN settings and add a new APN titled "broadband" (no username/password) for data to actually work.
I love this Tab - the hardware is spectacular, and the screen is out of this world! My only dilemma is what to do about my Tab 7plus, which I've had for about a month. I'm still within return period for that, but there's something about the 7plus where, for all the tech whizzbangery of the 7.7, the 7plus just feels that little bit more personal.... It might just be that because the 7plus has the rougher back, it's a bit easier to hold one-handed. The 7.7 is a bit slippy.
About ready to order a 7.7 myself from negri...but wifi only. Just worried about U.S. Developed roms being compatible down the road when the US version launches. Does your IR blaster work?
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Hello guys.
I also got a 7.7 3g a couple days ago and registered here to share some impressions and questions. Coming from a galaxy s plus and iPad, this is my first experience with honeycomb.
The hardware is great, as has been said many times. The tablet is gorgeous, a little heavier than it's svelte looks may suggest and feels solid, gets barely warm, a pleasure to hold.
The size is ideal for web browsing on the move, pages in landscape are generally easy to read without need of zooming and panning around. I also find amoled screens to strain eyes a little less than lcd thanks to the potentially darker colors.
Battery life is ok, not incredible. I got over 8 hours of random use with wifi and auto screen luminosity.
The software is a different story.
The preloaded Swype keyboard is bugged. On large documents, double tapping a word to select it causes the editor to scroll to the top and select a random block from the first lines. The frequency of this happening seems correlated with the dimension of the document - almost always on the 100Kb file I'm working with now, but you don't need to get nearly as large.
I verified the bug with three different editors, jota, 920, and the built in note app. It's less apparent on the latter as it only handles short notes, but still happens constantly on specific words.
It's especially annoying because the keyboard is otherwise excellent, imo more responsive to fast swipes and accurate in text prediction than the commercial SlideIT alternative, it even has cursor and edit keys accessible with a couple taps.
Other issues I imagine belong to honeycomb and well known here, but were a surprise to me, used to a fine gingerbread experience.
The interface suffers from significant hiccups. Apps can't write on the micro SD, thought as consolation Samsung's preloaded file manager allows to copy data to it.
Multitasking is unreliable for serious work as background apps get randomly closed and lose data. Registering to this forum I left Dolphin browser to open the verification email, went back to find all tabs gone. The same browser on a phone with half the ram rarely if ever had the issue.
App crashes have also been much more common, included one with the pre installed pen memo app, few with the settings manager, more with Dolphin.
I'll cut it before this becomes a rant on the OS. I'm interested in knowing if others can reproduce the keyboard problem, to make sure it's not my device to be defective.
Bottom line, ICS can't come soon enough and hopefully will address issues. This tablet needs and deserves better than the stuff it's running now.
Btw, I got it from Negri too, excellent service. There is no IR gun, it may be specific to other models or just have been removed from the final specs.
thank u for that in depth review!
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fabiovolta said:
Hello guys.
The software is a different story.
The preloaded Swype keyboard is bugged. On large documents, double tapping a word to select it causes the editor to scroll to the top and select a random block from the first lines. The frequency of this happening seems correlated with the dimension of the document - almost always on the 100Kb file I'm working with now, but you don't need to get nearly as large.
I verified the bug with three different editors, jota, 920, and the built in note app. It's less apparent on the latter as it only handles short notes, but still happens constantly on specific words.
It's especially annoying because the keyboard is otherwise excellent, imo more responsive to fast swipes and accurate in text prediction than the commercial SlideIT alternative, it even has cursor and edit keys accessible with a couple taps.
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I find swipe-type keyboards rather useless on tablets because of the size of the device, and even though this one is smaller I still never want to use them here either.
Try Swiftkey Tablet X or Thumb Keyboard, much better for me (I would think the majority of Android tablet owners are using one of these two keyboards).
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App crashes have also been much more common, included one with the pre installed pen memo app, few with the settings manager, more with Dolphin.
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Dolphin seems to have issues at the moment, I'm seeing reports like that across multiple device forums, try Opera Mobile instead?
I've not had any problems with app crashes myself.
Anyone tried playing YouTube videos in a browser in Galaxy Tab 7.7? I've tried stock browser and Dolphin Browser, but neither seems to be able to play YouTube videos. (I was able to do so when I was using Galaxy S II without the YouTube app.) The latest version of Adobe Flash Player is installed. Any ideas?
ccampbell1 said:
I got the 3G 7.7 a couple of days ago. I'm in the US and ordered it from negrielectronics.com for about US$650 plus shipping. They shipped it on Tuesday and I got it on Thursday - how convenient that we had a winter storm in Chicago and we got sent home from work, so I could be home to receive it :-D The model I have is the silver-backed one, and looks like it came from Hong Kong.
I took it to an AT&T store today to activate it on a month-to-month data plan. The staff were drooling over it! FYI for anyone else doing the same thing, they had to fake the IMEI in their system to get it to come up with the correct data plan, as their system did not recognise my Tab's IMEI, with it not being an AT&T device. They ended up using the IMEI of one of the HSDPA (*not* LTE) tablets they had in the store. Also, after it was all activated, I had to go into the APN settings and add a new APN titled "broadband" (no username/password) for data to actually work.
I love this Tab - the hardware is spectacular, and the screen is out of this world! My only dilemma is what to do about my Tab 7plus, which I've had for about a month. I'm still within return period for that, but there's something about the 7plus where, for all the tech whizzbangery of the 7.7, the 7plus just feels that little bit more personal.... It might just be that because the 7plus has the rougher back, it's a bit easier to hold one-handed. The 7.7 is a bit slippy.
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congrats. I would have never brought this into my local AT&T store, they would have tried to make sure it never gets used on their network, and would have threatened me to cancel my unlimited data plan (grandfathered). you're a brave man. they were very nice to help you.
I might actually want the 7.7, if it had a thin/slim bezel.
krystalho said:
Anyone tried playing YouTube videos in a browser in Galaxy Tab 7.7? I've tried stock browser and Dolphin Browser, but neither seems to be able to play YouTube videos. (I was able to do so when I was using Galaxy S II without the YouTube app.) The latest version of Adobe Flash Player is installed. Any ideas?
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I have the hongkong 6800 version and it plays hd youtube videos fine...
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So recently, I got sick of my Samsung Epic 4G despite it running the latest Android and being, generally, a great phone. I decided to go to the S4 when I saw bluetooth keyboards were available for it. I like the idea of slider keyboards as my Epic has a five row one that works flawlessly. I'm now asking for any keyboards that people have found that aren't god awful.
So I bought this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009MJ0V5E/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And it is honestly the worst product I have ever bought. Not only is it IDENTICAL to every slider case that exists on amazon (A lot of different brands, too), it has MANY problems.
-The buttons are hard to press down
-The space bar is the width of two letter keys across. TINY
-Delete key is intuitively placed BETWEEN KEYS.
-Delete key is also the size of one letter key.
-No spacing between keys
-Caps and FN keys are not toggle-able.
-Only a 4 row keyboard, so numbers are "FN" buttons
-This requires holding down the FN key to use a series of numbers
Overall, it was the biggest disappointment in my life. It's bad enough where I'm selling the S4 and going back to my Epic. If anyone finds a good BT keyboard and wants to stop me from making this decision, by all means. And there's a white version floating about that's exactly the same that prices anywhere from $30-90.
Go back to your epic. If you really need a slider keyboard THAT bad then this isn't the phone for you. Doubt you'll like any bluetooth keyboard.
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elflip88 said:
Go back to your epic. If you really need a slider keyboard THAT bad then this isn't the phone for you. Doubt you'll like any bluetooth keyboard.
Sent from Flip's Galaxy S4
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Been waiting on a post like this for a while. I'm in the same spot. Love my Epic, wish I had 3 extra processors.
I've been looking at this case recently:
http://www.hypercel.com/best-sellers/bluetooth-keyboards/bluetooth-keyboard-case-galaxy-s4-white
and am waiting on some feedback as I'd hate to go all in only to be let down.
elflip88 said:
Go back to your epic. If you really need a slider keyboard THAT bad then this isn't the phone for you. Doubt you'll like any bluetooth keyboard.
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It's the problem that there's really only one bluetooth keyboard. If one is to look on Amazon, they all have an identical design, aside from the ones that really are full-sized keyboards.
The problem is that the iPhone crowd started a trend of "buttons are so barbaric". Every phone company jumped on board because adding a keyboard meant higher manufacturing cost. Back when the HTC Touch Pro was on the market, it was thee biggest phone. Now keyboard phones are released with last-years mid-range specs. To get latest specs, you have to axe the keyboard. I simply don't know why Samsung doesn't release their own BT add-on. It's possible, and with a real company behind it, it might actually be a good add-on. There wouldn't be so many clones on Amazon (and there are near a hundred different "companies" that released the same bluetooth keyboard on Amazon) if there weren't a significant amount of buyers.
dannyzen said:
Been waiting on a post like this for a while. I'm in the same spot. Love my Epic, wish I had 3 extra processors.
I've been looking at this case recently:
http://www.hypercel.com/best-sellers/bluetooth-keyboards/bluetooth-keyboard-case-galaxy-s4-white
and am waiting on some feedback as I'd hate to go all in only to be let down.
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It's the exact same keyboard only in white. The fact that it's $80 adds layers of insult to injury. Sorry man, wouldn't make the purchase.
I mean, this add-on makes the phone significantly thicker than my Epic, but I'm a guy. They put pockets on our jeans.
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It's the problem that there's really only one bluetooth keyboard. If one is to look on Amazon, they all have an identical design, aside from the ones that really are full-sized keyboards.
The problem is that the iPhone crowd started a trend of "buttons are so barbaric". Every phone company jumped on board because adding a keyboard meant higher manufacturing cost. Back when the HTC Touch Pro was on the market, it was thee biggest phone. Now keyboard phones are released with last-years mid-range specs. To get latest specs, you have to axe the keyboard. I simply don't know why Samsung doesn't release their own BT add-on. It's possible, and with a real company behind it, it might actually be a good add-on. There wouldn't be so many clones on Amazon (and there are near a hundred different "companies" that released the same bluetooth keyboard on Amazon) if there weren't a significant amount of buyers.
It's the exact same keyboard only in white. The fact that it's $80 adds layers of insult to injury. Sorry man, wouldn't make the purchase.
I mean, this add-on makes the phone significantly thicker than my Epic, but I'm a guy. They put pockets on our jeans.
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http://www.amazon.com/TOP®-Wireless-Removable-Bluetooth-Keyboard/dp/B00D03KVYE/ref=pd_sim_cps_4
http://www.amazon.com/Arbalest-Remo...&sr=1-16&keywords=wireless+keyboard+galaxy+s4
These look like the other option you have, but I don't see anything else. The delete key seems to be in a better position.
i prefer physical kb also. not sure the battery drain from having bt on all the time would be worth it.
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http://www.amazon.com/TOP®-Wireless-Removable-Bluetooth-Keyboard/dp/B00D03KVYE/ref=pd_sim_cps_4
http://www.amazon.com/Arbalest-Remo...&sr=1-16&keywords=wireless+keyboard+galaxy+s4
These look like the other option you have, but I don't see anything else. The delete key seems to be in a better position.
i prefer physical kb also. not sure the battery drain from having bt on all the time would be worth it.
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*sigh*
I'm wondering if I could frankenstein something out of my spare Samsung Epic and my S4. Would likely require more know-how with the software than I currently have.
epic 4g is still a great phone, the most ergonomic i've ever used and the keyboard really comes in handy not only for typing but as a "holder" to view the screen & navigate
these days i use it as a remote/mouse when i hook my PC up to the tv and it works flawlessly
Anybody know when they plan to release the keyboard that is custom to fit the 10.5? They had it at the release party and is one of the main reasons I bought the tab s
I would also like to know.
I'm disappointed that it wasn't released at the same time as the tab s.
I can't wait to get the titanium bronze keyboard.
Definitely looking forward to this release.
Just picked up my 32 gb 10.5 and was also bummed that the Samsung keyboard case was not available.
But, when in BB, I checked out Logitech's version and was impressed enough to buy it ($99). It's not the same as the official Samsung version, but I don't regret getting it at all. It's really nice.
FWIW.
Wish this form factor would be available for the TabPRO/NotePRO series... I really like the laptop like form.
I just came from Best Buy because I wanted to look at the tablet in person and the sales guy showed me the Samsung keyboard so they are getting them now, they don't even have them on the website at 129.99
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Itchiee said:
I just came from Best Buy because I wanted to look at the tablet in person and the sales guy showed me the Samsung keyboard so they are getting them now, they don't even have them on the website at 129.99
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Actually Best Buy has had it on their website for about a week now.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-bluetooth-keyboard-case-for-samsung-galaxy-tab-s-10-5-titanium-bronze/7398203.p?id=1219268393432&skuId=7398203&st=galaxy%20tab%20s%20keyboard&cp=1&lp=1
Oh, he told me they didn't so I didn't know but definitely not the point of my post!
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Best buy has then in titanium but no white
cyhamada said:
Just picked up my 32 gb 10.5 and was also bummed that the Samsung keyboard case was not available.
But, when in BB, I checked out Logitech's version and was impressed enough to buy it ($99). It's not the same as the official Samsung version, but I don't regret getting it at all. It's really nice.
FWIW.
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I've been waiting for this to come out, but I've been busy the last couple of days filming a movie so I haven't had time to check on it. They have it at Best Buy? How do you like it? Does it feel solid, like when you type on it, can you tell from they keys that you've actually pressed something or is it like typing on the ground where you can't tell that it's a keyboard?
Just picked up the Samsung Bluetooth keyboard from Best Buy...
I had checked local inventory online and found that a store close to my home had it "in stock". I purchased it and said I would pick it up in store, and they emailed me back saying that stock was out. I found another store, a bit further away but they did find it for me. This was a pre-purchase as my tab S 10.5 doesn't arrive until tomorrow sometime(c'mon FedEx make it early!), so I can't really give a full breakdown of my opinion on it. I do like the way it looks, it looks nice, matches, and compliments the tab S tablet compared to the black ugly logitech one(IMHO). I will update my thoughts on it tomorrow when I get a chance to play around with the tablet.
I have my Tab S 10.5, and I am awaiting the Titanium Keyboard (delivery expected today). I have the Book case which I truly enjoy.
I will provide a status update later in the week. I'm happy that everlast716 likes its initial presentation, I will be interested in comparing notes.
Peace and blessings,
Azeke
Keyboard Status update:
Here are my initial observations:
1) Beautiful keyboard, looks very clean and professional
2) Keys are responsive (sometimes minor lag), key stroke (1.5mm) and incurved keys a plus
3) Key pitch (16.01mm) a tad small, but it is a 10.5 tablet (use to the Note pro 12.2 keyboard size, since returned)
4) Nice latching mechanism
5) Needs track pad
6) Minimal protection against drops (although not tested)
7) Minor instability when mounted and using touchscreen
I rate this keyboard 8.5/10 and I would purchase it again. Although I wish it was less expensive, will try to price match with BB, once availability increases.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Peace and Blessings,
Azeke
Azeke said:
I have my Tab S 10.5, and I am awaiting the Titanium Keyboard (delivery expected today). I have the Book case which I truly enjoy.
I will provide a status update later in the week. I'm happy that everlast716 likes its initial presentation, I will be interested in comparing notes.
Peace and blessings,
Azeke
Keyboard Status update:
Here are my initial observations:
1) Beautiful keyboard, looks very clean and professional
2) Keys are responsive (sometimes minor lag), key stroke (1.5mm) and incurved keys a plus
3) Key pitch (16.01mm) a tad small, but it is a 10.5 tablet (use to the Note pro 12.2 keyboard size, since returned)
4) Nice latching mechanism
5) Needs track pad
6) Minimal protection against drops (although not tested)
7) Minor instability when mounted and using touchscreen
I rate this keyboard 8.5/10 and I would purchase it again. Although I wish it was less expensive, will try to price match with BB, once availability increases.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Peace and Blessings,
Azeke
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Swell job on the review Azeke! I'd have to agree with you on all points. I was a little scared before I got the keyboard that closing it would eventually scuff the screen, but that isn't the case. I'm enjoying this keyboard, I just have to say I wish it was about 20 dollars cheaper, after taxes this sucker was about 140 dollar! I used to have an Asus tf700 and the keyboard dock that came with that was $150 when I paid for it, but it had an extended battery to get more juice out of the tablet, and it was a little easier to type on it. Also, it would have been nicer if you could adjust the viewing angle a little bit. Just my two cents lol...Azeke, have you found yourself sliding your finger at the bottom of the keyboard where you might be used to a trackpad yet? Lol, I just did it a minute ago.
Typed on the Samsung Type S keyboard(I had to test it out!)
everlast716 said:
Swell job on the review Azeke! I'd have to agree with you on all points. I was a little scared before I got the keyboard that closing it would eventually scuff the screen, but that isn't the case. I'm enjoying this keyboard, I just have to say I wish it was about 20 dollars cheaper, after taxes this sucker was about 140 dollar! I used to have an Asus tf700 and the keyboard dock that came with that was $150 when I paid for it, but it had an extended battery to get more juice out of the tablet, and it was a little easier to type on it. Also, it would have been nicer if you could adjust the viewing angle a little bit. Just my two cents lol...Azeke, have you found yourself sliding your finger at the bottom of the keyboard where you might be used to a trackpad yet? Lol, I just did it a minute ago.
Typed on the Samsung Type S keyboard(I had to test it out!)
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Thank you for the compliment everlast716, and yes I found myself looking for the trackpad once or twice. I'm going to connect the MS Wedge mouse I have laying around to see how well the k/b and mouse work.
Update: The MS Wedge and Keyboard integrate well, however as of this writing I have limited mouse customization options. I guess that's why Samsung wants you to purchase the Samsung S Action Mouse. All things considered it still works .
Peace and blessings,
Azeke
Upgraded to the 32GB 10.5 and loving the keyboard.
I got today the "Samsung Galaxy Tab S Bluetooth Keyboard 8.4" Bronze", EJ-CT700UAEGWW
stkpxl said:
Where? All I've been able to find is the one with Korean characters or the AT&T version that doesn't match the Titanium Bronze color.
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I bought this keyboard in the Netherlands:
Hardware.nl
Price: €72,99
henklbr said:
I bought this keyboard in the Netherlands:
Hardware.nl
Price: €72,99
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Why can't any US vendor have any.
polo2883 said:
Why can't any US vendor have any.
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It's also available at AMAZON:
Amazon
A little vent session: I’ve had note phones since the note 2 and I love them. I can’t stand iPhones but when it comes to making tablets, Apple is leaps and bounds ahead. Samsung has never been able to get it right...
Tab S3- Laggiest least usable piece of hardware I’ve ever owned.
Tab S4- Keyboard is almost unusable because the keys double & triple type all of the time.
Tab S5- didn’t bother, neither did Samsung.
Tab s6 - Keyboard deactivates when you swing it around to the back but it won’t properly activate the on-screen keyboard., now the WiFi cuts out every 10 minutes and requires a reboot to be able to get it to work. Seriously, Samsung should stop making attempts, they find a new way to mess it up every time.
how's that trackpad mouse support on your ipad? oh wait.. no mouse support!
How big of an SDcard can you add to the ipad? oh wait no SDCard support!
How is playing your games from your Note Phone on you Ipad? Oh wait Apple has banned account sharing with android.
Typing this up on the keyboad with mouse support. Is it perfect? Hell No, is it better than letting Apple decide what is possible and what is not? F Yes.
I can deal with tearing off the keyboaed rather than wrappig it around to the back until they fix the firmware. You kep waiting for mouse support in IOS.
Interesting I find most people frustrated with samsung(or android) are frustrated because they couldn't open the box and have everything the wanted without having the change any settings or install any apps. Apple appeals to the masses who just want it to work(as defined by apple). Don't get me wrong that's a valuable thing and a valid reason for a lot of people. Also Apple makes a hell of a piece of hardware, but that OS is just so vanilla brown bag I just can't use it.
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how's that trackpad mouse support on your ipad? oh wait.. no mouse support!
How big of an SDcard can you add to the ipad? oh wait no SDCard support!
How is playing your games from your Note Phone on you Ipad? Oh wait Apple has banned account sharing with android.
Typing this up on the keyboad with mouse support. Is it perfect? Hell No, is it better than letting Apple decide what is possible and what is not? F Yes.
I can deal with tearing off the keyboaed rather than wrappig it around to the back until they fix the firmware. You kep waiting for mouse support in IOS.
Interesting I find most people frustrated with samsung(or android) are frustrated because they couldn't open the box and have everything the wanted without having the change any settings or install any apps. Apple appeals to the masses who just want it to work(as defined by apple). Don't get me wrong that's a valuable thing and a valid reason for a lot of people. Also Apple makes a hell of a piece of hardware, but that OS is just so vanilla brown bag I just can't use it.
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I'm no stranger to customizing Android devices, I've rooted most of my phones over the years and I also know which apps to install. I'll agree with you about iOS, I'm not a huge fan of how much control Apple needs to have but at the very least I can connect to Wi-Fi. That's something I can't say about my Samsung tablet. Also all of the Apple branded accessories have worked right out of the box. I can't say that about Samsung either.
no issues here with wifi, though I did exhange one tab for another to resolve poor battery life. Ive use both at home and on my work wifi without a problem. Here's one I just found, if you are in dex mode and have keyboard attached, then the on screen keyboard button works as epected.
This thread ??
My tab s6 has been reset once since purchase and wifi has never dropped out. This tab is very premium... Imo this is a shallow argument and 100% click bait.
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A little vent session: I’ve had note phones since the note 2 and I love them. I can’t stand iPhones but when it comes to making tablets, Apple is leaps and bounds ahead. Samsung has never been able to get it right...
Tab S3- Laggiest least usable piece of hardware I’ve ever owned.
Tab S4- Keyboard is almost unusable because the keys double & triple type all of the time.
Tab S5- didn’t bother, neither did Samsung.
Tab s6 - Keyboard deactivates when you swing it around to the back but it won’t properly activate the on-screen keyboard., now the WiFi cuts out every 10 minutes and requires a reboot to be able to get it to work. Seriously, Samsung should stop making attempts, they find a new way to mess it up every time.
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I had no major issues with the S3 the Samsung software at the time was not very smooth. The S4 keyboard worked well with mine. I never saw any kind of multiple keystrokes. No idea about Wifi on Tab S6 because it never cut off on mine. Maybe you should have swapped yours out for a hardware defect. The S6 is far and away the best android tablet available. As for the keyboard folding around back there a couple threads with ways to fix this. If you cannot search or contact Samsung when you have an issue, maybe you should just stick with Apple and stop making threads like this.
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I had no major issues with the S3 the Samsung software at the time was not very smooth. The S4 keyboard worked well with mine. I never saw any kind of multiple keystrokes. No idea about Wifi on Tab S6 because it never cut off on mine. Maybe you should have swapped yours out for a hardware defect. The S6 is far and away the best android tablet available. As for the keyboard folding around back there a couple threads with ways to fix this. If you cannot search or contact Samsung when you have an issue, maybe you should just stick with Apple and stop making threads like this.
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So, if you experience no issues with the S4 keyboard you are in the minority and if you've never had an issue with another Samsung tablet then you must have the Magic Touch. Check the threads. You're right, this is the best Android tablet available right now and I want to love the damn thing but I feel like Samsung screws something up every time. I have contacted Samsung support and I do know how to search. The issue with the keyboard has only a somewhat serviceable work around and only if you use the Samsung keyboard. I like gboard. . Also, I started this thread stating that I was going on a bit of a rant, if you cannot handle someone criticizing a product that has real issues maybe you should just stick with not looking at the threads or just not responding.
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So, if you experience no issues with the S4 keyboard you are in the minority and if you've never had an issue with another Samsung tablet then you must have the Magic Touch. Check the threads. You're right, this is the best Android tablet available right now and I want to love the damn thing but I feel like Samsung screws something up every time. I have contacted Samsung support and I do know how to search. The issue with the keyboard has only a somewhat serviceable work around and only if you use the Samsung keyboard. I like gboard. . Also, I started this thread stating that I was going on a bit of a rant, if you cannot handle someone criticizing a product that has real issues maybe you should just stick with not looking at the threads or just not responding.
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Tab S4 was my first Samsung tablet and I LOVED it. I had the same infuriating issue with the keyboard, but a couple months ago, Samsung pushed an update that fixed it. I only sold my S4 so I could buy an S6. Now I'm just waiting for it to ship. Backordered until October 4th, unfortunately.
Sorry you've had a rough go of it. Technology is a fickle beast. Sounds like your WiFi issues may be an issue with your router, or you got a faulty Tab S6. Should be covered by warranty. The keyboard thing does sound annoying, and I've contemplated how I'll work around it when mine arrives. For now, I'll probable detach the keyboard when not using it. But I believe Samsung support said they are already working on a software fix for it.
But iPad may just suit your needs better. I just can't stand the iOS ecosystem. I have to use an iPhone for work, and I'm sure in the next year or two they will force an iPad on me. I prefer Android, and the Galaxy Tab S4 was a brilliant piece of tech. Loved every minute of using it and miss having it with me now.
And on another note the iPad keyboards have always been worse with mushy keys
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Tab S4 was my first Samsung tablet and I LOVED it. I had the same infuriating issue with the keyboard, but a couple months ago, Samsung pushed an update that fixed it. I only sold my S4 so I could buy an S6. Now I'm just waiting for it to ship. Backordered until October 4th, unfortunately.
Sorry you've had a rough go of it. Technology is a fickle beast. Sounds like your WiFi issues may be an issue with your router, or you got a faulty Tab S6. Should be covered by warranty. The keyboard thing does sound annoying, and I've contemplated how I'll work around it when mine arrives. For now, I'll probable detach the keyboard when not using it. But I believe Samsung support said they are already working on a software fix for it.
But iPad may just suit your needs better. I just can't stand the iOS ecosystem. I have to use an iPhone for work, and I'm sure in the next year or two they will force an iPad on me. I prefer Android, and the Galaxy Tab S4 was a brilliant piece of tech. Loved every minute of using it and miss having it with me now.
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I didn't realize that Samsung had pushed a fix for the keyboard however that's still really stinks because they did it just in time for them to release a new tablet. I honestly hate the iOS ecosystem too.. it's far too Limited in far too bland for what I'm looking for, that's why I bought every single Samsung tablet since the note 10.1. The most frustrating part I find about them is that they are so close to being good and it's stupid little things that should have been taken care of pre-production or at the very least as soon as they popped up that keep me having to go back to the iPad. Maybe when the LTE version of this tablet is released they will have resolved the issues.
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I didn't realize that Samsung had pushed a fix for the keyboard however that's still really stinks because they did it just in time for them to release a new tablet. I honestly hate the iOS ecosystem too.. it's far too Limited in far too bland for what I'm looking for, that's why I bought every single Samsung tablet since the note 10.1. The most frustrating part I find about them is that they are so close to being good and it's stupid little things that should have been taken care of pre-production or at the very least as soon as they popped up that keep me having to go back to the iPad. Maybe when the LTE version of this tablet is released they will have resolved the issues.
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Your acting like the iPad is perfect and has zero flaws ??
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Keyboard deactivates when you swing it around to the back but it won’t properly activate the on-screen keyboard.
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What does "swing it around to the back mean?" If you mean folding it under so it's sitting keys down on a table wouldn't it be easier to take it off and just use the kickstand? I'm curious what use cases require swinging the keyboard around back and why an Apple tablet does that better.
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What does "swing it around to the back mean?" If you mean folding it under so it's sitting keys down on a table wouldn't it be easier to take it off and just use the kickstand? I'm curious what use cases require swinging the keyboard around back and why an Apple tablet does that better.
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Well it doesn't. Silly thread just finding anything to moan about
What I want
One thing I really want from Samsung is a true iPad Pro 12.9 competitor. The Tab S6 screen is too small especially with the aspect ratio. I would like a wider and larger screen.
They tried that with the galaxy book, no one cared.
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They tried that with the galaxy book, no one cared.
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The Galaxy Book was running windows not android if I recall.
Tab S5e seems to be a really good one for me.
Wi-Fi isn't much a problem because I know how to avoid it.
PD works fine with PD accessories.
S5e is the first S series because I don't like 4:3 screen
I agree. I don't like Ios at all. But I have an ipad for years from my job. I use it only there. For my personal use I got the tab s2/4/6 , the sony ones, huawei, xiaomi...... And when you know all the « good» tab, it's obvious that IPAD is so far better.
And it's not really about « apple is the best» , but more about « other brands doesn't care anymore about tabs» ....
Ios 13 is pretty good about tab, when android still not adapted at all for big screens.
Samsung keyboards are Junk! The S6 as a Tablet is Excellent. Ditch the Samsung Keyboard and get the Logitech Illuminated K810 Keyboard and an MX Anywhere S2 mouse. They are perfect for tablets using Bluetooth. Love mine! The keyboard is just a bit wider than the tablet and mouse is small. It's really a joy to use with the Tab S4 and now the S6.