Database Info

Interesting - car kits & cradles - with photos!

Anyone bought from these guys?
http://4u-kidi.com/product.php?form=PDA AND SMARTPHONE&mode=10&name=GOOGLE
The Google Nexus One PDA CAR KIT is an absolute bargain

sd00 said:
Anyone bought from these guys?
http://4u-kidi.com/product.php?form=PDA AND SMARTPHONE&mode=10&name=GOOGLE
The Google Nexus One PDA CAR KIT is an absolute bargain
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sweet find. thank you

RussianSolja said:
sweet find. thank you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No probs, your welcome. Now all we need is for someone to buy one & feed back (sorry, I spent all my money on my Nexus one, i am broke (damn you Google))
Steve.

Oh my.
Google Nexus One PDA Bicycle Phone Holder.
Scary.

sd00 said:
No probs, your welcome. Now all we need is for someone to buy one & feed back (sorry, I spent all my money on my Nexus one, i am broke (damn you Google))
Steve.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ill buy a set just for the hell of it.
UPDATE: Why is where no price for the first two car kits?

mjwatmough said:
Oh my.
Google Nexus One PDA Bicycle Phone Holder.
Scary.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
eeekkk. that's asking for a road kill LMFAO!

I used my Hero on the bike.
Great when going for long cycle rides to track the distance/elevation...etc.
Never even worried me as the holders are very good.
Trying to buy a carkit now, well at $0 I thought "why not!" .....
Just trying to pay but Paypal is in Japanese or Chinese.

It would be fun on a bike but I think I'd be scared. Maybe in a few months I'll be less precious about it.
Change Paypal language to English in top right.
Just bought the Cradle with 2nd Battery Charger + Stylus + Anti-Static and UV Treatment.
Stylus? And how's the anti static and UV thing work?
Will try post pics and write a review when it turns up.

RussianSolja said:
eeekkk. that's asking for a road kill LMFAO!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think it would be a hell of alot better than trying to determine whether or not I just ran over a bump or my phone just vibrated... Id consider it, Seriously!

mjwatmough said:
It would be fun on a bike but I think I'd be scared. Maybe in a few months I'll be less precious about it.
Change Paypal language to English in top right.
Just bought the Cradle with 2nd Battery Charger + Stylus + Anti-Static and UV Treatment.
Stylus? And how's the anti static and UV thing work?
Will try post pics and write a review when it turns up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cool, hope u get them soon. looking forward to your feedback!

mjwatmough said:
It would be fun on a bike but I think I'd be scared. Maybe in a few months I'll be less precious about it.
Change Paypal language to English in top right.
Just bought the Cradle with 2nd Battery Charger + Stylus + Anti-Static and UV Treatment.
Stylus? And how's the anti static and UV thing work?
Will try post pics and write a review when it turns up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ahhh ok i got it to work. i want the car dock but there's no price. also as far as a Stylus goes.... where did you go for that?
UPDATE: Ahh i see it. what makes you so sure the Stylus they are sending you will be a Capacitive Stylus?

RussianSolja said:
where did you for for that?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you mean 'where did I find that?' On this page

Its all in Chinese when you try and check out... Not sure how trustworthy this site is...Anyone bought anything?

RussianSolja said:
what makes you so sure the Stylus they are sending you will be a Capacitive Stylus? [/B]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not really expecting it to be, dunno. We'll find out I guess.
Slimgym: It does take you to the Hong Kong landing page of Paypal, but it definitely is Paypal so meh.. should be reet.

There is an option to change it to English up top. I am an idiot.

mjwatmough said:
Not really expecting it to be, dunno. We'll find out I guess.
Slimgym: It does take you to the Hong Kong landing page of Paypal, but it definitely is Paypal so meh.. should be reet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
the stylus wont work if it aint a Capacitive Stylus

RussianSolja said:
the stylus wont work if it aint a Capacitive Stylus
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope, but I'm not that bothered about a stylus. Should be interesting to see how sturdy it is. Don't like the look of how close the track ball is to the base, for $26 it's worth finding out though.
I know this has probably been answered elsewhere, but the dock connections on the bottom of the Nexus, are we to assume they do charging and data connection without having to have a plug go into the micro USB port?

mjwatmough said:
Nope, but I'm not that bothered about a stylus. Should be interesting to see how sturdy it is. Don't like the look of how close the track ball is to the base, for $26 it's worth finding out though.
I know this has probably been answered elsewhere, but the dock connections on the bottom of the Nexus, are we to assume they do charging and data connection without having to have a plug go into the micro USB port?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah you do got a point. i mean for $26 bucks you cant really go wrong. ill stay tuned to this thread to see your review of the product. what was the total cost with shipping? and where did it get shipped to? what state that is?

mjwatmough said:
Nope, but I'm not that bothered about a stylus. Should be interesting to see how sturdy it is. Don't like the look of how close the track ball is to the base, for $26 it's worth finding out though.
I know this has probably been answered elsewhere, but the dock connections on the bottom of the Nexus, are we to assume they do charging and data connection without having to have a plug go into the micro USB port?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah. im guessing your guess is as good as mine. but for some strange i believe that the dock that you ordered will be charging using a USB connection. but like i said ill keep my eye on this thread to see how you make out.

It appears they do that unfathomable thing of shipping free worldwide like some Chinese companies seem to be able to do. Mine's being shipped to the UK.

[Q] Zaggmate or Zaggfolio

Has anybody physically tried to use the HP Touchpad with either the Zaggmate w/Keyboard (originally for ipad1)? or the Zaggfolio (originally for the ipad2)? I have already compared measurements but I want to know if someone has actually tried it.
http://www.zagg.com/accessories/zaggfolio-ipad-2-keyboard-case
http://www.zagg.com/accessories/zaggmate-ipad-keyboard-case
http://www.zagg.com/accessories/zaggkeys-solo-ipad-keyboard.php
thanks!!

Love the Aluminium case idea but an iPad case on the TP is going to have gaps at the corners, I don't know how that would affect the way it closes/stays shut.
/edit, Just had a closer look at the middle link keyboard, I can see typing on that being a real pain, having to 'reach over' the case sides all the time.

I called Zagg and they claim compatibility with pairing for the Zagg solo (http://www.zagg.com/accessories/zaggkeys-solo-ipad-keyboard.php), but i'd be more interested in something with a case as well. the good thing is that their bluetooth pairing seems to play well across devices, so pairing it with android when available should be a breeze.
I'll shoot them an e-mail to see if they can tell me if any of there cases would fit snuggly with the touchpad and report back here when I find out.

I noticed it is pretty much the same keyboard used in all those just different cases.. Another sweet lookin case is a New Trent for ipad2.. I have to find the link again.
Sent from my revolting LG Revo powered by MTMichaelson
New Trent Case w/ Keyboard for ipad 2.. looks like it won't fit but it is pretty sweet
http://www.newtrent.com/ipad-2-case-with-keyboard-p/imp38b.htm

Chetebrown said:
I called Zagg and they claim compatibility with pairing for the Zagg solo (http://www.zagg.com/accessories/zaggkeys-solo-ipad-keyboard.php), but i'd be more interested in something with a case as well. the good thing is that their bluetooth pairing seems to play well across devices, so pairing it with android when available should be a breeze.
I'll shoot them an e-mail to see if they can tell me if any of there cases would fit snuggly with the touchpad and report back here when I find out.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks!!
Sent from my revolting LG Revo powered by MTMichaelson

This looks interesting should fit as per other forums...

Just checking to see if anybody tried any of the zagg cases yet.. I have seen a couple Zaggmate for ipad1 on ebay for $55.00 USD, I was thinking of giving it a try.
**Edit: I found a used one that allegedly works for $40.00 so I bought it.. will report back findings***

drt054 said:
Just checking to see if anybody tried any of the zagg cases yet.. I have seen a couple Zaggmate for ipad1 on ebay for $55.00 USD, I was thinking of giving it a try.
**Edit: I found a used one that allegedly works for $40.00 so I bought it.. will report back findings***
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The problem you are going to encounter (as has been pointed out a number of times) is that the TouchPad is slightly thicker (about 1mm) than the iPad and anything that clips around the thing tightly is going to come up short for the TouchPad. in other words, if the case is designed for the iPad to sit down snugly inside it somehow, the TP will NOT fit within those confines.
Sorry.

drt054 said:
Just checking to see if anybody tried any of the zagg cases yet.. I have seen a couple Zaggmate for ipad1 on ebay for $55.00 USD, I was thinking of giving it a try.
**Edit: I found a used one that allegedly works for $40.00 so I bought it.. will report back findings***
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Eagerly await your feedback as I want one!

ZAGGmate with Keyboard
waiting for feedback..... getting back to uni and want to take touchpad with me for some light word typing....
thanks ...

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110824164658AAOV8xW
They said they used the Zaggmate...

Zaggmate for ipad1 DOES connect/pair with TP
Ok.. My Zaggmate for the ipad1 arrived today. I was very eager to try it out. First impression solid, well built, keyboard is a little small for my hands I would say it is about a 90% keyboard. Others were right the corners are left exposed as you can see in the pictures below but not bad at all. It does fit well. When sitting in the dock area it does stay still, however do not push on the screen too hard or shake the table as it may give way. OH, and the most important part.. IT DOES pair with the TP (see below posts) and my Motorola Droid 1 but can't get it to work with my LG Revolution, but the TP was the main point. So it DOES WORK!!!

Wow that looks awesome! Mind made up lol!
To pair it, I heard you have to type and combination on the touchpad i.e. 1234
then type the exact same thing on the keyboard. Get back if it works

stothy862 said:
Wow that looks awesome! Mind made up lol!
To pair it, I heard you have to type and combination on the touchpad i.e. 1234
then type the exact same thing on the keyboard. Get back if it works
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
tried the usuals 1234, 0000 but when it did pair to my LG Revo the # code was 6 numbers
disregard.. it did work using 123456 on both!! Thanks for the tip.
It is a little buggy.. the escape key works to open up the app drawer as well as the button on the TP that lets you switch cards..
To use the alternate punctuation marks like ! @ # $ % ^ or ? " : you have to use caps lock, shift won't work
Apple's command button will also open up the app drawer from home screen
Function key row also has search but that will just bring up the Just Type screen but you can also access that by.. you guessed it.. just typing lol I am still playing around with this.

lol I bet there is a map keyboard app for android ;-)

Got the zaggmate to connect with CyanogenMod however none of the function keys seem to work and the arrow keys thinks the tp is always in vertical mode because that how they move. Unless an update will fix some of the issues probably wont work in Android well enough to use regularly.. might buy the zaggkeys solo and see how that works since they list compatibility with Android tabs.
sent from my HP Touchpad powered by CyanogenMod 7.1 alpha
*EDIT*: After some playing around the number/letter/punctuation keys work for basic typing. Search key works, command does nothing, Volume keys work, tab, shift, caps lock all work fine. Anyone following the "issues" from the rootz wiki forum, someone came up with a fix (qwerty.kl file) that allegedly works with the HP Touchpad OEM Bluetooth keyboard to fix the issue with the directional arrow keys only move as if the TP was always in vertical position. This also occurs with the Zaggmate however the "fix" didn't fix it.

You need an updated keyboard mapping file: http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?8134-How-to-fix-BT-keyboard-mapping-in-CM-Touchpad

New zagg product
http://www.zagg.com/accessories/zag... stand for the holidayscontent#about-features
ZaggKeys Flex keyboard w/stand $79.99 has a switch to switch between Android or iOS device.. The stand is a case for the keyboard. I can't wait to try this!!!!!

Buy a Chinese bluetooth keyboard and a plate stand, save yourself $60

kingval said:
waiting for feedback..... getting back to uni and want to take touchpad with me for some light word typing....
thanks ...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you can try a Breed btr-001

8.9 keyboard case

has anyone found this states-side?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-BKC...ters&ie=UTF8&qid=1318377070&sr=1-1&tag=vig-21

petesavva said:
has anyone found this states-side?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-BKC...ters&ie=UTF8&qid=1318377070&sr=1-1&tag=vig-21
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not available in the states yet, though I read somewhere that a US QWERTY version is supposed to ship sometime early next year.

nkrick said:
Not available in the states yet, though I read somewhere that a US QWERTY version is supposed to ship sometime early next year.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
oooh, cant wait for this I saw the review on youtube.

Ebay have them both Samsung and the Cheaper version

lufc said:
Ebay have them both Samsung and the Cheaper version
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
have you tried it? is it the same design? link?

0okami said:
have you tried it? is it the same design? link?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-Case-Cover-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-P7300-P7310-8-9-/130623916179?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D150737865439%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5750662337437103895
anybody have any experience with any of the ebay type keyboard cases?

I ordered the US version of the official Samsung keyboard case, it should be here this week.
I'll post some pics when I get it.

Just got it in, pretty impressive little guy so far.
Need to get some time in actually using it before I can say to much more about it.
Ill post some pictures of it if there is interest.

modestone said:
Just got it in, pretty impressive little guy so far.
Need to get some time in actually using it before I can say to much more about it.
Ill post some pictures of it if there is interest.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where did you order it from?
Thanks.

bigpile said:
Where did you order it from?
Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium

I got it on Amazon belive it or not, it was a third party seller, and they only had one listed in stock,so I snatched it up, was the regular retail price of $150.
Here is the link, but its out of stock now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006QZQEB2/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

modestone said:
I got it on Amazon belive it or not, it was a third party seller, and they only had one listed in stock,so I snatched it up, was the regular retail price of $150.
Here is the link, but its out of stock now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006QZQEB2/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For anyone who does not mind full retail price ($149), you can purchase it direct from Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/BKC-1C9USBGSTA
I am holding out for it to show up at more vendors. I suspect it will cost between $99 and $129 very quickly.

About the Samsung Keyboard (gorgeous, btw). Can you type on it and touch/pinch on the screen while it's upright? I mean, would it easily fall back? The rear support looks slippery/flimsy.

RipplingHurst said:
About the Samsung Keyboard (gorgeous, btw). Can you type on it and touch/pinch on the screen while it's upright? I mean, would it easily fall back? The rear support looks slippery/flimsy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's my only real concern also. The keyboard and case itself looks MUCH nicer than anything else on the market. I don't like cases that cover the sides of the screen (which the Samsung doesn't), and the keyboard looks larger and slimmer than any of the competitor's offerings.

Exactly and the YouTube video is crap, the thing lays flat nearly all the time...not helpful.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium

I have found it to actually be really quite sturdy, even on very slippery desk surfaces.
The stand itself is a quite ridged, yet has some flexability in that it wont snap under pressure.
The part of it that makes contatact with the desk or whatever is coated in a very grippy rubberized material that grips anything really sturdily.
It does not slipthats for sure.
So yea you can absolutely pinch and zoom while in laptop style angles on a desk, or leather couch.
The whole case is really thin and nicely designed, I also have the Vipertek slim leather case, and this is only very slightly thicker.
It does add quite a bit of weight to it, but its not to bad, and feels very solid.
The keyboard works pretty well, there is some quirks that I assume are related to androids implimentation of BT keyoards and hope to see addresed in ICS, but all in all I find it works pretty well.
When I bought it I was only really planning on using it when I knew I would need it for some reason, and still primarily have my tab in the Vipertek most of the time, but since I put my tab in, it has stayed in, and I don't think I will go back to my old case.

Can you flip the keyboard behind the screen and just use the screen say on your lap?

dmunjal said:
Can you flip the keyboard behind the screen and just use the screen say on your lap?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope, unfortunatly you cannot.
It almost goes all the way around but not quite.
That is probably one of the main drawbacks, but I have found it to be less of an issue then I thought it would be.

Thanks for the response. I use it in portrait mode a lot and don't always need the keyboard. I would definitely get this if it wasn't so expensive!

modestone said:
Nope, unfortunatly you cannot.
It almost goes all the way around but not quite.
That is probably one of the main drawbacks, but I have found it to be less of an issue then I thought it would be.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the information, that is probably a deal breaker for me...

[Q] Case with stand and access to USB?

Hello guys. I'm wondering if any of you know of a case with a stand capability for watching movies but one that allows the 8.9 tab to sit upside down so I can shove a flash drive in it.. It would also be great if it had a lower angle for typing but this isn't really necessary.
I know it's a stretch but maybe one of you has been lucky and found one of these.
Thanks!

I have this case http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OBKDFQ/ref=oh_o03_s00_i03_details and believe it can do that just fine.
If I have to I can take pictures of it tomorrow with a usb dongle and thumb drive.

teomor said:
Hello guys. I'm wondering if any of you know of a case with a stand capability for watching movies but one that allows the 8.9 tab to sit upside down so I can shove a flash drive in it.. It would also be great if it had a lower angle for typing but this isn't really necessary.
I know it's a stretch but maybe one of you has been lucky and found one of these.
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I personally just ordered this one Executive Roocase I had one for my iPad 2 I just sold and loved it. The tablet is put into a sleeve which has Velcro on the back so when you put it into the case to watch it you can move it to what orientation you prefer.

Thanks guys but I didn't realize that by turning the tablet up side down, the audio jack would be inaccessible
Well, anyway, I ordered the keyboard dock which will solve all my issues. I was looking for anything other than a keyboard dock, but I guess I could live with that too.

You do know they have a media dock that might would better suit your needs, right?

Yes, I do. But I thought I would benefit from the keyboard also, when I actually needed it. Kind of like all-in-one solution. Thanks for the advices guys!

BT S Pen English Instructions

Hi all. I just bought the bt s pen but instructions are in Chinese. I think I've worked most of it out but was wondering if anyone has English manual.

DrADP said:
Hi all. I just bought the bt s pen but instructions are in Chinese. I think I've worked most of it out but was wondering if anyone has English manual.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If the pen works and you can answer & reject calls , what more do you need to know?

Things like- can I charge with any usb, how long will the battery last. And I can't work out how to reject calls

I don't get the point of this device. How can you write if you are talking on the pen?
Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk 2

there is no point to the pen, like most of these modern gadgets. do we really need tablets and ipads etc. We have them because steve jobs told us we need them, thats all. do we really need facebook and twitter. what good is it doing anyone.

mitchellvii said:
I don't get the point of this device. How can you write if you are talking on the pen?
Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, you can at least talk without having to carry around an aditional headset...if you wan't to make notes of the call, you're still free to pull out the original S-Pen.

DrADP said:
Hi all. I just bought the bt s pen but instructions are in Chinese. I think I've worked most of it out but was wondering if anyone has English manual.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where did you buy it? I would like to buy one as well.

SetoKaiba said:
Where did you buy it? I would like to buy one as well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
EBay. Plenty available. Paid about $150 us

Mr Wh!te said:
Well, you can at least talk without having to carry around an aditional headset...if you wan't to make notes of the call, you're still free to pull out the original S-Pen.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Exactly!
OP (and any other owners), do you mind sharing your experience with this pen?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838111
Thanks.

Mine's supposed to get here tomorrow. I'll post a review. It really comes down to what's more stupid looking: 1) talking to a 10.1" tablet, or 2) talking to a pen? I refuse to wear a BT headset when I'm not actually on a call and it takes to long too get it set-up and in your ear when a call's received. With the BT Pen I can put the SIM from my phone in my Note and that way I don't have to carry two devices all the time. That said I'd never consider a tablet a full-time replacement for a phone. I'm contemplating a Note II when it comes out so the BT Pen solves the problem of holding something the size of a book against my ear.

I'm hoping Samsung will release it in black soon

DrADP said:
EBay. Plenty available. Paid about $150 us
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was fortunate enough to find one locally for $100. Got it in 3 days which was great. Would've driven me mad waiting for it to arrive from Korea where most seem to come from.
---------- Post added at 06:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:29 PM ----------
DrADP said:
Hi all. I just bought the bt s pen but instructions are in Chinese. I think I've worked most of it out but was wondering if anyone has English manual.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know this post was originated 3 months ago so this is really for anyone still interested.
Mine is in English if you still need to know anything.
Although I have to admit there isn't much to the instruction booklet.
DrADP said:
Things like- can I charge with any usb, how long will the battery last. And I can't work out how to reject calls
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Charge with any USB if its small enough to fit. There's a part to the USB cord (can't find the picture right now) that's if its too big won't fit past the cap which needs to be opened to charged.
Gotta look for that pic.

I ended up getting one of these and is really useful. I have found another little trick which makes this pen perfect for everyday use. If you have issues of accidentally pressing the button when writing which I do, you can unscrew the silver end and when you take it off, you will see that there is a tiny S-pen inside it. Pull the S-pen out and replace it with the button the opposite way and screw the silver end back on.
Now when you use the pen, it does not matter if you press the button, you can continue as normal. If you need the button functionality, just pull out the original one that came with the note and use as necessary.
Because of this little trick, I use this pen the most for any extensive note taking with the added benefit of answering calls when needed.

I hold mine without depressing the button so I won't be taking it apart.
When I first got it holding it was a little awkward; mainly do to it being much bigger than the supplied s-pen but I got over that awkwardness real quick. :victory:

ScandaLeX said:
I hold mine without depressing the button so I won't be taking it apart.
When I first got it holding it was a little awkward; mainly do to it being much bigger than the supplied s-pen but I got over that awkwardness real quick. :victory:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's cool but just to clarify to others, unscrewing the silver end does not require any modifications, the pen has been designed so that it can be unscrewed. You just have to make sure you turn it anti-clockwise when doing so and the small S-pen inside is not glued in so just drops in your hand when the silver cap is unscrewed and the pen is tilted.
There is no chance of damaging it as long as common sense is used e.g don't over tighten when screwing the silver cap back in.