Does anyone know of a flip or slider keyboard case for Google Pixel 4XL (or any close - slightly less than or equal - dimensions) ?
I have spent hours searching via Google with a variety of search terms.
I started search with Pixel 4XL, then also searched for iPhone 8 Pro as it has close enough dimensions to be hacked to fit 4XL. also, just smartphone, phone and fewer search terms such as 'keyboard slider case' & 'Keyboard flip case' & many variations.
I found NOTHING close to what I was hoping to find. I found smaller (4" long) BT keyboards for older iPhone and Samsung Galaxy, and much larger 7" tablet size (not fit pockets or belt pouches) but nothing approximately 3x6 inches.
I also dismantled a 7" tablet bluetooth case, removed keyboard, PCB & Battery, then layered double sided tape on the back around those parts, and covered back with duct tape, then duct taped whole thing to normal case on phone.
My hack is functional, but weak. The keyboard is 1" longer than the phone, and delicate (thin aluminum frame).
The layered duct tape hinge allows flip open flat to use keyboard, and flip open 360 to hold phone for normal use.
I really just want to buy a professionally designed & manufactured version of same length/width as phone.
Or, find a better matching size keyboard to repeat the hack. (Larger version of the 4" long BT keyboard on Amazon, eBay, etc.)
The Fosmon 23022KB BT Keyboard is closest size I found, but irregular shape would make it difficult to attach to phone case. Also approx 1/2" thick. I might try it.
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Just wanted to share my experience, because there may be some other folks in a similar boat. Instead of a leather/plastic case for my Touchpad, I was more interested in the moleskine/notebook style cases. A couple different places manufacture these style of cases, but I settled on the DodoCase (dodocase.com). As we know, the iPad 1 and Touchpad are very close in size, so I was interested to see how they would compare. Turns out, they're close, but with this type of hard case, not perfect. The speakers are covered, but all the ports are exposed, which is a good thing. The width is fine, however, the height is a bit of a problem. The Touchpad is about 3mm shorter than the iPad1, and the corners are more rounded; so if you slide one end flush with the case, the corners of the Touchpad don't reach into the corners of the case (which is where the grips/placeholders are located).
I'll probably try to add some additional rubber stopper type material to the corners to try and steady it up a bit. The big saving grace is the elastic strap that holds the cover down. If you wrap it around the right side of the Touchpad while it's in the case, it helps to keep it in place. You can then use it pretty effectively in portrait or landscape mode. So, long story short, buyer beware with this style of case.
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Just wanted to share my experience, because there may be some other folks in a similar boat. Instead of a leather/plastic case for my Touchpad, I was more interested in the moleskine/notebook style cases. A couple different places manufacture these style of cases, but I settled on the DodoCase (dodocase.com). As we know, the iPad 1 and Touchpad are very close in size, so I was interested to see how they would compare. Turns out, they're close, but with this type of hard case, not perfect. The speakers are covered, but all the ports are exposed, which is a good thing. The width is fine, however, the height is a bit of a problem. The Touchpad is about 3mm shorter than the iPad1, and the corners are more rounded; so if you slide one end flush with the case, the corners of the Touchpad don't reach into the corners of the case (which is where the grips/placeholders are located).
I'll probably try to add some additional rubber stopper type material to the corners to try and steady it up a bit. The big saving grace is the elastic strap that holds the cover down. If you wrap it around the right side of the Touchpad while it's in the case, it helps to keep it in place. You can then use it pretty effectively in portrait or landscape mode. So, long story short, buyer beware with this style of case.
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Reviving an old thread here.
Have been just looking at these whilst surfing late at night looking for styli, some how this came up as well, did you live with the TouchPad in this case for long, how was the experience?
I kept it for a few months, but then switched to one of the official HP cases. The difference in height meant the TP slid around a bit, vertically, and it actually cracked the wood bottom of the DodoCase. Long story short, it looked waaayyy nicer, but just wasn't a secure fit.
Hello.
I'm looking for a case which not only simply protects the One S, but also includes a sort of band or hook or anything at the back where you put your fingers (2 to 4) underneath for extra grip when handling the device single-handed, especially useful for vertical use of the phone instead of having to balance the gripless (grey) device in a horizontal position, hoping it doesn't fall off your hand when using it single-handed.
Ugly example image attached.
Can be either a hard band, or a slightly stretchy leather band on a leather case, as long as at least 2 fingers can go underneath for grip in vertical position. Default cases without a band won't allow single-handed control over the entire screen in the vertical position and while adding grip, is still not secure enough even in the horizontal position.
I hope anyone knows of such cases (or how to mod/make them?), I don't even know how to call these, help will be very much appreciated!
Just thought I'd drop a note here on the Note 8.0 forum about the Microsoft Wedge Bluetooth Keyboard. I've been using the ThinkOutside foldable bluetooth keyboard with the Note 8, and it's outstanding for its pocketable portability. However, it is also hard to find a new one in case it should break, and since it's a little fragile I'm reluctant to continually leave it on the table for everyone in the family to use, so I got the Microsoft Wedge keyboard as an alternative. My frame of comparison, as far as keyboards go, also includes the keyboard I use for my desktop PC, the Lenovo Compact USB keyboard with Trackpoint.
The Wedge keyboard has worked flawlessly with the Note. It's fit and finish is beyond reproach, with aluminum back, and very sturdily built. When set on the tabe it's comfortably inclined. Designwise the aluminum surround also matches the Note 8.0 design. The two connect automatically without fail, and maintains connection very well. It's small, without having felt cramped ever. Of course my desktop PC keyboard is small as far as desktops go.
The one tiny detail I've noticed is the Wedge keys have less travel than either the Lenovo or the ThinkOutside keys. This gives the impression of requiring more pressure force, which, while being an illusion, seems to slow my typing down. If its the only keyboard one uses, this perceptual effect is likely to go away.
The bonus feature for the Note 8.0, which I didn't even pay attention to initially, is the keyboard cover. Removing it turns on the keyboard, putting it back turns the keyboard off. It's bendable with a sort of hinge function, vertically placed in the middle of the keyboard cover. I first thought one had to slide it on or off from the keyboard, but in fact it's bendable in both directions, so to remove it, it's possible to just bend it slightly backwards. The keyboard wakes up when starting to type on it and times out when not being used, and there are keys to also manually turn it on or off.
In my usage the cover stays off most of the time and it is a truly excellent stand for the Note 8.0. Being rubber the keyboard cover holds the Note very securely, while preventing slipping on the table surface.
Edit: Just discovered the keyboard's music controls (volume, play/pause, silence) work. I'm running Android 4.1.2.
It's not a cheap BT keyboard, but it was worth it.
Hi all,
This is my first post here, following my upgrade from a venerable Nexus 7 (2012) to a Tab S 8.4 in November. I'm grateful for the numerous posts in the XDA community that instructed me on things such as disabling the capacitive buttons, so I thought I'd share some feedback on a couple of cases for which I don't see much discussion.
I started out with a rooCase Origami that I purchased from Amazon, because I wanted the ability to stand the tablet in portrait mode while keeping a reasonably slim profile. I really liked that the case added minimal bulk to the tablet, but the floppy, multi-fold cover was annoying, mostly because the magnets couldn't hold it closed. Also, the tablet didn't stand too well in portrait mode (tap a little too hard on the screen and the kickstand would give away). So, I returned the Origami in favour of a GearIT 360 spinner (also via Amazon).
The GearIT case has proven to be perfect for my needs. The tablet is very secure in the cradle, but pops out easily when you need it (which is necessary to access the card slots). The speakers, camera, ports, and IR blaster are fully exposed, and the camera is deeply recessed so it'll be hard to scratch the lens. The exterior is a twill fabric that's really nice to grip, and the magnets are reliable for waking the tablet and keeping the cover closed. As well, the cover folds in such a way that the soft inside rarely touches other surfaces (unless you fold it back like a magazine), so it won't leave dirt and debris on your screen. I've also been pleasantly surprised that the case hasn't attracted much cat hair (which is easy to clean off with a sticky roller or tape).
The 360-degree rotation enables you to stand the case in a variety of ways while maintaining a surprisingly slim profile for the tablet, and the best part is that you can properly use all of the angles available to you. With non-rotating cases (such as the Origami and Samsung Book Cover), you sometimes find that the screen will be upside down in landscape mode (when apps only rotate in one direction). You can solve this with an app to force screen rotation, but with the GearIT you just turn the tablet around 180 degrees. This also means that the power/volume keys are always on the top when in landscape mode. One of my favorite ways to use the case is to fold it into landscape typing mode (lowest angle), then rotate the tablet into portrait mode. It's the same effect as propping up one end of the tablet on a book.
After about five weeks of daily use, the case still feels solid. The folds are definitely looser than when I first got it, but that's to be expected given how often they're flexed. The rotating hinge ratchets so that your tablet doesn't swing around at will, and it's still nice and tight.
Perhaps the only thing I don't like is that the chrome trim doesn't match the bronze trim on the tablet. Although if I had a choice, I would have taken chrome over bronze...
Cheers!
I know the keyboard is like a cover, however, I'm not too keen on having the back and camera not protected. So can I buy the official book cover, and still having it "closed" in book format with the keyboard?
I'm interested to know this as-well
No you can't, the keyboard increases the size a bit and the cover will not fit both thickness or width wise.. I have both, I wish you could. Outside of that, the keyboard is as good as any third party keyboard functionally, fits really well and doesn't increase the tablet size as much as most keyboard cases and looks great. The battery lasts quite long and charges fast. There is a button that autolocks the tablet when it is closed against the keyboard which is a bonus.. The keyboard doesn't hinge to the tablet which is a little strange, it just sits in a little groove at the top of the keyboard, but it doesn't put any pressure or torque on the tablet. It does make it easy to use it in landscape or portrait. As there's no hinge, you can't adjust the keyboard-to-tablet angle which is a little disappointing, however the angle itself isnt bad. Overall I would recommend it....
But I agree, the camera bit is a bummer
I got the OEM book cover and sent it back. When sitting in it's upright position it wobbles around vary easily when touching the screen. It also collapses out of that position easily because the only thing holding it up is a weak magnet. Not worth the money at all.