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Hi guys. I came to the One X after owning a huge load of smartphones equipped with physical qwerty keyboards. I do type decently on the One X, but I miss the precision of physical qwerty.
What options do we have, among either Bluetooth and NFC keyboards? I know there are some horrible chinese keyboards, but I consider those quite useless.
There is for example a Logitech Dnovo Mini, how could we hook it up (physically) to our One X? How long would it take to the phone to recognize it? Would there be any lags in typing?
Has anyone found another way?
Post your thoughts here!!!
Best
Tony
Can't speak of the Dinovo Mini specifically, but I have this full -sized Logitech Bluetooth keyboard, that I bought for my HTC Flyer tablet. Don't really use it that much. But it gets recognized by the tablet very quickly (as fast as any other BT device, like headset). Typing is very responsive, and has no significant lag. If the Dinovo Mini works anything the same (and you like the form factor), I think you would be pleased with it.
It's not likely we will see a slide-out keyboard for the One XL.
The camera bulge and shape of the phone makes producing the cases troublesome. The placement of the camera is also an issue, a slide out keyboard would cover the camera and flash.
The only phones that have historically gotten keyboard cases are flat-backed phones with the camera in the corner. The iPhone 5 will be geting a keyboard, the LG nexus might as well.
Our only hope is that the one X+ is the same shape as the one XL, so if anyone makes a keyboard for that phone we could use it as well.
If you just want a keyboard, any bluetooth keyboard will work. A quick search for "bluetooth mini keyboard" will show you plenty of results.
What existing bluetooth keyboard are there as best options? As far as size goes, I'd want a 7.7" keyboard max (better if 5"). I'd really want to skip links to the chinese samples for sale on eBay, those aren't going to fit my requirements for a reason or another.
I have seen the Logitech Dinovo Mini Keyboard. I'd have to invent a way to attach the two as if they were a single device, most of the time. Did anyone do that?
Thanks!!
Tony
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Not sure if size means anything to you. I picked up the Motorola keyboard that has the slide-out trackpad : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006291K7A/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's slightly thicker and bigger than i'd like - especially for pairing w/ an 8" tablet. I do think in regards to functionality the android-specific keys and slide-out trackpad are awesome. the touchpad clicks so certain functions (like dragging) require you to push down and drag - took me a while to figure out at first. When you first use it, the cursor travels a very short distance per your finger movement compared to most laptops, but I set the mouse speed to the highest in the settings for the Note 8 and for me that is the more natural feeling when using the touchpad.
it doesn't come with a stand for the tablet or case/cover for the keyboard - but the case I bought for the tablet already can stand it up.
Look up the reviews for it on Amazon and the majority are really positive.
Logitech with Backlight.
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/bluetooth-illuminated-keyboard-k810?crid=26
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Logitech with Backlight.
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/bluetooth-illuminated-keyboard-k810?crid=26
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Ditto, and I also have the Logi with out the light and both work fine on both my Note 10.1 and the Note 8.
I second what has been said about the Logitech K810. Very nice bluetooth keyboard, with backlighting, and great battery life. It also handles different devices without issue. I have it paired with my Samsung Note 8, iPad v4, and Samsung Galaxy Note II. It saves 3 device profiles so you can quickly switch between them if needs be. The keys have decent travel as well.
Plus it just seems better made than most portable bluetooth keyboards with the darker brushed aluminum look.
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Ditto, and I also have the Logi with out the light and both work fine on both my Note 10.1 and the Note 8.
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yup, I have one of these too and I have used a lot of Bluetooth keyboards and none compare to the k 810
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Has anyone tried one of these?
IVSO Slim Bluetooth Keyboard /Carrying Cover for Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846
Thanks in advance,
Yoko
K810 is a great keyboard... only issue was no case. I've been using the Klein 5139B tool bag as a case. I am able to hold both my nexus 7 and this keyboard. Should be able to fit the Galaxy 8.
I bought the following one, and I love it so much!!
amazon.com/MoKo-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00B0O1G8K/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_5
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I recently bought the german layout version of the following BT keyboard:
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Slim-Wi...tra-Slim(4mm)+Wireless+Bluetooth+3.0+Keyboard
I'm quite impressed with it's build quality and tactile feedback.
Battery life seems to be excellent until now and the weight and size compliment the Note 8 very well in my opinion.
Watch out though! I'm only talking about the "slim keyboard" selection at Amazon for 26$, not the black or white versions. Those are completely different products "featuring" quite a large hump on their back...
Regards,
Yoko
Yokobln said:
I recently bought the german layout version of the following BT keyboard:
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Slim-Wi...tra-Slim(4mm)+Wireless+Bluetooth+3.0+Keyboard
I'm quite impressed with it's build quality and tactile feedback.
Battery life seems to be excellent until now and the weight and size compliment the Note 8 very well in my opinion.
Watch out though! I'm only talking about the "slim keyboard" selection at Amazon for 26$, not the black or white versions. Those are completely different products "featuring" quite a large hump on their back...
Regards,
Yoko
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Product description makes me wonder how are you gonna carry it -> "Dimensions:*238 x 130 x 4 inches"
Seriously though, it does look nice. Do you know if the battery is replaceable ?
p107r0 said:
Product description makes me wonder how are you gonna carry it -> "Dimensions:*238 x 130 x 4 inches"
Seriously though, it does look nice. Do you know if the battery is replaceable ?
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Was pretty surprised when it arrived, it's a pretty big package.
Seriously, the keyboard is very slim, leightweight and well built.
It has only two very tiny tiny screws, thats all there is in regard to opening the device.
The built in LiPo battery is certainly not ment to be user replaceable, but it could probably be done I reckon.
It will however be a proper HW hack, voiding warranty etc...
Regards, Yoko
Yet another fan of the logitech K810. I use it for my Tab 10.1, Tab 2 7 and now my Note 8. Great keyboard and capable of retaining the conductivity settings for 3 separate devices.
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I'm using this one-
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/tablet-keyboard-android-win8-rt?crid=26
I use the stardard Apple wireless bt keyboard (http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC184T/B/apple-wireless-keyboard?fnode=0001030825).
It is expensive and... Apple, but it works great and it's very light to carry (in case you need an external keyboard).
I like the Logitech K810, it's compact and useful for me (programmer). It's also a 3-way toggle that you hit a key and can change between pairings, so I'm able to switch between my tablet and my workstation.
Note: Samsung stock ROMs and keyboard suck at keyboard handling vs AOSP.
I am using the logitech bluetooth easy switch keyboard. It works really well with note 8.0 I am currently using it for my Windows Laptop/ Note 2 Hand phone / Note 8.0 tablet
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The keyboard I ordered came Monday, and I would highly recommend it.
Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810. Very good build quality, and lovely to type on when you have lots to type. Very easy to use. Light, easy to carry around. Backlighting option is awesome, and having the toggling devices makes it a versatile thing indeed. Most I ever paid for a keyboard honestly, but I expect to get use out of it for years yet. Amazon had a good price.
I have this one - http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/tablet-keyboard-android-win8-rt?crid=1242
Haven't used it a lot yet but so far so good. What they kinda fail to mention on the site is that it is pretty damn heavy though, not really cheap either. Is really solid and feels nice though and the stand works great.
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.
Sent from Flip's Galaxy S4
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.
Sent from Flip's Galaxy S4
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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.
TPMJB said:
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
Hey guys
I'm looking for a case with a slide able keyboard in it. There are some products for other phones that I found, like for an old iPhone 4 but nothing for our loved note 9.
If you see something please tell me.
It would be the only reason for me to use a case... Just imagine to slide out a real Bluetooth connected keyboard when you need to answer a long mail for example
Thanks
Caffeineshock said:
Hey guys
I'm looking for a case with a slide able keyboard in it. There are some products for other phones that I found, like for an old iPhone 4 but nothing for our loved note 9.
If you see something please tell me.
It would be the only reason for me to use a case... Just imagine to slide out a real Bluetooth connected keyboard when you need to answer a long mail for example
Thanks
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I got you, but I highly doubt any company will sell that product, as the phone screen get bigger, no need an extra keyboard.
Aliciakeystx said:
I got you, but I highly doubt any company will sell that product, as the phone screen get bigger, no need an extra keyboard.
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Plus Android has sucked at bluetooth keyboards for a long time. Just the way a physical keyboard is handled by the OS sucks.
Every time you click on a text box your on-screen keyboard will appear regardless that you have a Bluetooth keyboard connected. I hate to bring Apple in this but they handle that so much better, like if external keyboard connected -> don't use half of the screen for the on-screen keyboard.
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Caffeineshock said:
Hey guys
I'm looking for a case with a slide able keyboard in it. There are some products for other phones that I found, like for an old iPhone 4 but nothing for our loved note 9.
If you see something please tell me.
It would be the only reason for me to use a case... Just imagine to slide out a real Bluetooth connected keyboard when you need to answer a long mail for example
Thanks
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I hear you man
I bought my Note9 because it makes the user interface /experience a little more
like the desktop i am used to. Tapping on a touchscreen is very ineffective so the S-pen and some tricks
really improve our everyday use.
I would also like to search for this item, first of all it should be a keyboard that flips/slide
as you will need a case for your phone anyways. Just look at this nice product (too bad its another phone)
but it offers a tactile real keyboard as the top cover:
store.planetcom.co.uk/products/gemini-pda-1
Currently found accessories
amazon.ca/Keyboard-BoxWave%C2%AE-SlimKeys-Bluetooth-Integrated/dp/B07HJGC369
Universal:
kanbkam.com/sa/en/microsoft-universal-bluetooth-keyboard-for-smartphone-and-tablet-black-9267671
Another universal item, kick-starter, I think its not available thou:
yahoo.com/news/brilliant-smartphone-keyboard-never-needs-recharged-154726860.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAD5_pmfj4zRBRIkuhSWQk4dQ-QaBfod0TjbzHn5JXD-QVOh-vvawS-nT3W0Wz0gNB_52MkOQXOJzRPQDAd9CYQiY3e_hupvwJrrHBEifbzHBzwf4_F9wc3ooy9wTAh_CP-7nHBvQ47RMAa8rMc5cXkk9leSp-ROSGz0SpB5YW3YJ
This maybe could be something? Seems like its only a beta-product for Pixel phones at this moment:
Evo Type case from Tech21
watch?v=9w5fknQKOUk
Aliciakeystx said:
phone screen get bigger, no need an extra keyboard.
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We´re old habits desktop users.
Wont never be as fast or productive with the touchscreen
apatcas said:
Plus Android has sucked at bluetooth keyboards for a long time. Just the way a physical keyboard is handled by the OS sucks.
Every time you click on a text box your on-screen keyboard will appear regardless that you have a Bluetooth keyboard connected. I hate to bring Apple in this but they handle that so much better, like if external keyboard connected -> don't use half of the screen for the on-screen keyboard.
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Really?
No fix for that?
i use b.o.w HB199 it is very compact
I have long hated the virtual keyboard. Well good news! You can tell it to hide when a hardware keyboard is present, it's in settings :input.
Now, I'd pay $100 for a GOOD slider keyboard specifically fitting our Note 9. I loved the Droid 2. That phone design was dope. A bigger qwerty slider would be amazing. I am faster with a slider keyboard. If there was such a thing... I'd pay up. I may try to 'make' one someday like I have seen some here do.
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
Mr. Orange 645 said:
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.
BarryH_GEG said:
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.
gottahavit said:
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.