I just bought Logitech's (I'd assume new) Keyboard for Android! It states Honeycomb or well Android 3.0+ and I can report it worked flawlessly with an Iconia A500 all buttons performed their desired function!
I fortunately had my Flyer at work and decided to give it a whirl, and to my great surprise everything as a general rule worked. A keyboard first and foremost enters text, and the keyboard excelled in this area. The included stand is a nice touch! It pairs simply and easily to the Flyer -> You enable BT -> Search -> enter the PIN displayed onto the keyboard and hit enter and viola it works!
The homescreens can be navigated via arrow keys, and the Search, Back, Mail, and Volume +/- keys worked well. There was no noticeable delay between input and reaction from the Flyer.
OH and Logitech's keyboard comes with a protective case that doubles as a stand for the tablet. It worked great in both portrait and landscape!
I hope to update this post with both Pictures and a short ~2 min YouTube video shot on my Sensation!
So my .02 if you need a keyboard for lengthy input this seems to be a nice bet, and guarantees compatibility once (whenever that may be) the Flyer receives HTC's official Honeycomb!
Also sorry the video isn't quite in the right orientation, perhaps I will shoot another one soon or just let YouTube rotate it which cuts it off a lot!
Links:
Logitech's Website
BestBuy Item Page
That thing looks sweet, the one question I have is how long is that keyboard? It looks rather large.
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The keyboard looks sweet. But, when you use it in landscape mode do the directional arrows work correctly or do they keep the portrait orientation? I've been searching for a good keyboard that I can use in landscape mode.
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StormMcCloud well seeing as it was designed for 10.1" Tablets it is big, I will
include a comparison to the Flyer!
cclinco sadly it doesn't maintain the correct function in landscape
glitzbd said:
StormMcCloud well seeing as it was designed for 10.1" Tablets it is big, I will
include a comparison to the Flyer!
cclinco sadly it doesn't maintain the correct function in landscape
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Wow yeah that is no where near portable.
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Portable maybe!
While it appears as if it were not portable I find it isn't a big issue... However my Flyer usually just gets tossed into the backpack and the keyboard drops in nicely next to it... setup can be kinda clumsy... but the stand is such a nice addition I don't mind it at all
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Wow yeah that is no where near portable.
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I have the same keyboard and I think its pretty portable. Especially with the case it comes with. I just wish the home button worked. I also wish that there was an app where you could make custom launch key combinations for specific applications.
try giving a go to the product mentioned below:
ww . amazon . co . uk /gp/product/B004OWZXEI/ref=oss_product
if the link does not work, just type in "galaxy tab keyboard case". as the name tells, the case is for the galaxy tab but it works %90 perfect with the flyer. i just received it today and i'm glad that i have a case with the keyboard included for my flyer.
the only modification you need to do is to cut out some parts of the holding part of the case in order to create space for the front camera and the navigation buttons while in landscape mode.
but, if you are looking for a keyboard case, to use your flyer just as you would use a laptop with an actual keyboard, this product has been the best i've come close to so far.
I snagged this one last night at Best Buy. It's surprisingly good, especially given how cheap it is. The only downsides are: (1) the fact that it uses disposable batteries, (2) like you said, the home button doesn't work.
There are also some weird things you notice on Gingerbread with a keyboard. For example, there's no good way to scroll a browser. Often apps, especially converted iPhone apps, don't work with the keyboard (these are the same ones that don't work with the trackball). Also, when you hit menu, you choose menu items with up/down arrows, not the more intuitive side-to-side.
Still, I could see the keyboard negating the need to bring a laptop on some overnight trips.
That looks like a very nice keyboard at a good price. I've been using the Verbatim folding keyboard on my Flyer (search Amazon for Verbatim folding bluetooth keyboard). It's great as far as portability is concerned (folds up to slightly shorter than the Flyer) but some keys are oddly shaped (and the space bar is split in two).
If portability is your goal, the Verbatim keyboard works well and is relatively cheap. But for trying comfort, this Logitech keyboard looks like a winner. I could see owning both if you do a lot of writing on your Flyer.
As far as the cursor keys go: it's a real PITA that Android tablets don't compensate for orientation changes (there's a quick 'n dirty $.99 cent app in there for some developer who wants to make a quick buck!) but you do adapt to it eventually.
I should note that on the Honeycomb leak all buttons function as expected, and arrow keys adapt to the orientation
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Xoom owner here. I just picked one of these up after using a basic MS bluetooth on my tablet, and this keyboard is awesome. I don't know if they somehow optimized it for Android but it seems way more responsive than the MS keyoard does.
Whether the Gingerbread issue or not, let's face it, you'll probably have a different tablet in 3/6/9 months, and logic would say all the shortcut keys will be compatible with Android 4.0+. Pick one up, Best Buy's got them pretty cheap for the holiday season. The origami stand is a big bonus once you figure out how to lock it in place. Size-wise it's about the same as the recent Apple keyboards. It's slick. Great purchase.
great news was looking at these earlier.
Looks awesome, I will drop by my local best buy and check it out! Thanks!
Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Android 3.0+
Any hope of this keyboard work on a Nook Color running the latest CM7?
Thanks,
donbga
donbga said:
Any hope of this keyboard work on a Nook Color running the latest CM7?
Thanks,
donbga
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This and most BT keyboards will work with the Color Nook, at close range. But you will probably need a BT app from the market to keep it from sleeping and disconnecting every few minutes. Check the Nook forum on XDA for more info.
DigitalMD said:
This and most BT keyboards will work with the Color Nook, at close range. But you will probably need a BT app from the market to keep it from sleeping and disconnecting every few minutes. Check the Nook forum on XDA for more info.
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Well I've got a Logitech K360 but I've not been able to get the NC to detect the keyboard.
Do I need Null Keyboard or some other BT app or forget the K360? The Logitech webpage implies that it may work. As for the range that's not a big issue for me, I'm particularly looking for a BT keyboard that I can use in terminal mode and e-mail.
Thanks,
donbga
Are you sure you have properly enabled BT? The NC should detect any BT keyboard and pair, but it will go to sleep and disconnect after a few seconds when typing sometimes unless u use null keyboard or other. NC BT range is only about 1 foot
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Are you sure you have properly enabled BT? The NC should detect any BT keyboard and pair, but it will go to sleep and disconnect after a few seconds when typing sometimes unless u use null keyboard or other. NC BT range is only about 1 foot
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1) BT is enabled on the NC.
2) Device set to discoverable.
3) Discoverable timeout set to 1 Hour.
4) Logitech K360 verified as functioning by connecting to a PC with dongle inserted.
5) PC turned off/dongle removed.
6) K360 powered off.
7) Scan for devices started.
8) K360 turned on, scanning seems to stop.
9) Null Keyboard not installed.
10) Default keyboard pops up for Market search and no input from K360 displayed.
Should Null Keyboard be installed? Stupid question perhaps but just checking.
Thanks,
donbga
Bangs head against table...............
There's yer problem Vern....
Logitec K360 is NOT Bluetooth. Dongle was the clue..........
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I know someone was going to beat me putting the nookcolor as a car stereo if I didn't hurry to do it but much respect for the guy that did this first . I worked on my Nookcolor, installing it as a car stereo this weekend on my 2004 Gmc envoy and still modifying my dash to make it blend in. Running Nookie Froyo.Now to work on developing a car stereo app will be great with build in FM radio and visualizer and equalizer. I'm barely learning how to develop apps reading some books on android app development and Java to make my app come to life but I do not have a lot of time, with school and work one tends to get a bit frustrated and tired. I'm hoping some one can help me out with my idea of an app if its not yet on the works. I was inspired byAndroid and everyone here in the XDA community to try and make some great ideas come to life. Android 100% right here
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First video preview of set up running Nookie Froyo 0.6.8 sorry i recorded this at night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mHQphUtmYs
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Until an actual interface adapter is made to bypass sound and volume control from the vehicle wiring to just a plain rca cable with 3.5mm Jack, I intend to use my tab as is. I will come up with new ideas tho.
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NOOKCOLOR Indash Stereo
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Test in dash v2.2
Rom: NookieFroyo 0.6.8(reverted to NookieFroyo for livewallpaper and video support since PhiremodCM7 does not have it yet)
Apps:
Pandora Radio
mVideoPlayer(im having issues with this app, sometimes video shows normally then next time video gets slow)
Button Savior(I replaced Softkeys with ButtonSavior)
Media Volume Bar Widget
WidgetLocker Lockscreen
ADWLauncher EX
Beautiful Widgets
Gauge Battery Widget
MortPlayer
PowerAMP
museek
StayAwake
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Test in dash v2.1(overclocked)
Still same as v2 just added a couple more apps to make feel a bit more like indash stereo.
Apps Added:
Stayawake(this works great so far on phiremodCM7 plug in USB cable and screen stays on, very stereo like feeling, better yet it dims out to save battery but still stays awake)
Last FM(working so far)
ADW Ex launcher
Miren browser(Browser of Choice)
Apps removed:
TuneIn radio(The app started giving me trouble and forcing close, worked for a while tho.)
Apps not working so far:
YouTube or flash( Flash and video playback does not work as stated before but I'm pretty sure it will soon. I tried watching transformers 2 to see how it looked and did not work on phiremod CM7 yet.)
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Test in dash v2
Changed Nook Rom to:
Phiremod CM7 (looks great very responsive, hotspot data connectivity way faster with my HTC EVO on 3g not on 4g. Will test on 4g to see how much faster it connects but no youtube)
Apps Using and still testing:
TuneIn Radio for local stations(since no bluetooth)
PowerAmp (using this app because has build in EQ and song can be change with finger swipe)
Pandora(running 100%)
MortPlayer (still sounds good but prefer PowerAmp because of the look and EQ ) "DSP Manger still doesnt work"
I still need to add volume and mute widgets.
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Test in dash v1
Nookie Froyo 6.7 (Did not test 6.8 yet)
Using PowerAmp app as main choice for stereo. It includes EQ settings.
MortPlayer Installed
Pandora Installed, works great if connected to phone hotspot.
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Apps that I'm trying to develop.
IndashStereo App.
With Navigation compatibility.
YouTube video compatibility.
Bluetooth compatibility if tab comes with it. Probably all tabs will for now on.
Facebook and tweeter song share buttons.
Meaby traffic updates.
IndashStereo Remote
This is another app I want to develop which I will need Bluetooth.
Should have Bluetooth compatibility to connect your Android Phone to connect to Indash Stereo app on the tab so you can share music and use the phone as remote control for app.
Suggestions and opinions are welcome.
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I tend to like doubletwist. May want to give that a try. I know it isn't exactly what you are looking for.
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FM radio might be a dead end for you, I'm pretty sure hardware investigations revealed that the FM chip isn't equipped with a antenna or wired to the headphones for use as an antenna. Perhaps once bluetooth is working you could pair it with some sort of bluetooth radio?
Looks nice though, have you thought of applying a black theme to make look even more smooth with your car?
It sucks no FM. I'm hoping someone does get Bluetooth working FM and navigation would work with that, it would be great. A black theme would look nice, I'm still exploring a lot of things with the nook like cm7 and honeycomb see how everything would work with that. I did this as a prototype I say. Later on I might change the nookcolor for something else but same size. I still want to develop an app for car stereo and such for any tab. I know it wount be easy but nothing is impossible specially here in XDA
SuperHTCEvo
Syco54645 said:
I tend to like doubletwist. May want to give that a try. I know it isn't exactly what you are looking for.
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Its not that hard to do you just need time. Took me a whole Saturday to do this and I'm not done yet. Lol but seems to work and sounds great. I'm always open to suggestions and better ideas.
SuperHTCEvo
Apps that I'm trying to develop.
IndashStereo App.
With Navigation compability.
YouTube video compability.
Bluetooth compability if tab comes with it. Probably all tabs will for now on.
Facebook and tweeter song share buttons.
Meaby traffic updates.
IndashStereo Remote
This is another app I want to develop which I will need Bluetooth.
Should have Bluetooth compability to connect your Android Phone to connect to Indash Stereo app on the tab so you can share music and use the phone as remote control for app.
Suggestions and opinions are welcome.
SuperHTCEvo
I'm happy to see this thread, thanks for taking the time to share your work, JCAndroid.
I had a carpc for a few years; after getting fed up with FluxMedia's treatment of the hobbyist community as well as some issues due to outdated hardware, I returned to the stock radio when I got my Droid. The Droid provided most of the functionality of the carpc, however, I do occasionally miss having a carpc though, and I have thought about using the NC in the same manner.
The main drawback for me at this time is lack of navigation. If Bluetooth was usable, then this would obviously be a moot point as the navigation could be achieved using BT GPS.
Anyhow, looking forward to seeing your progress and thanks again the thread.
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I'm happy to see this thread, thanks for taking the time to share your work, JCAndroid.
I had a carpc for a few years; after getting fed up with FluxMedia's treatment of the hobbyist community as well as some issues due to outdated hardware, I returned to the stock radio when I got my Droid. The Droid provided most of the functionality of the carpc, however, I do occasionally miss having a carpc though, and I have thought about using the NC in the same manner.
The main drawback for me at this time is lack of navigation. If Bluetooth was usable, then this would obviously be a moot point as the navigation could be achieved using BT GPS.
Anyhow, looking forward to seeing your progress and thanks again the thread.
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I was looking at carpc's also but found it to complecated to do at least for me but it works. When I saw Android tabs were available I saw the chance to do this. I had wanted to this with a galaxy tab but to pricey, but I found my self with the NookColor and once there was a way to rooted I came up with something ofcourse I know other people have put tabs as indash stereos its much easier to use than carpc but would be better with an actual car stereo app. If Bluetooth would work on the Nook we would have more useable stuff I hope someone gets it to work. I'm just trying to come up with something new. Right now I use my Evo 4G as my navigation device. But thanks for the support motivation helps a lot.
SuperHTCEvo
looks cool, might be funny to watch my subs shake the nook to death lol
any update on this?
as of right now, w/out using phone wifi hotspot - i don't see any purpose to this.
it has no line-in for using a media player with more storage.
once it's installed better, you won't have much access to swap out the microsd for updating your music.
there are no applications that compare to anything that a carpc can do.
i would much rather a standard in dash cd player then leave my nook in the car.
i'm having a hard time understanding the point of this... if you have a phone that can do wifi hotspot, then your phone can run pandora and plug into the line in of a standard stereo... and probably sound a whole lot better...
xtravbx said:
i'm having a hard time understanding the point of this... if you have a phone that can do wifi hotspot, then your phone can run pandora and plug into the line in of a standard stereo... and probably sound a whole lot better...
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Don't over think it, it's just cool. A lot of cars nowadays come with a similar sized touch screen that runs the stereo. This is a great idea to do just because we can. Thumbs up to you sir.
rudygetz said:
Don't over think it, it's just cool. A lot of cars nowadays come with a similar sized touch screen that runs the stereo. This is a great idea to do just because we can. Thumbs up to you sir.
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sorry didn't mean to be a downer. Just a crappy day at work and my bad mood is coming up, instead of being supportive.
Let's see what you can make happen with this!
Update Peeps!
Yea you can use a carpc and it can be better but it is just something new to try. You can use your phone but sound has no difference believe me I did a number of test and if your worried about leaving it in the car at night there is no problem it gets pitch dark you can even see it but the point is that you want something portable and cool, that is why i did this mod.
I updated to to Phiremod CM7 and let me tell you hotspot connectivity is way faster but youtube doesnt work. So far so good. Still testing it.
Since. No! Bluetooth im using TuneIn Radio App and works nice on Phiremod CM7 with my HTC Evo hotspot on 3G Not on 4G so it can be much faster but will try.
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looks cool, might be funny to watch my subs shake the nook to death lol
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Lol my does not shake. I have two 12" Kickers with a 700w pioneer amp. It pounds but the Nook stays intact. Well at least with my dock.
Do you have any power management going on? I couldn't tell but I would imagine if you did some sort of modification to the power cord so it would be as flush as possible to the dash and ran it to a USB car charger, you could theoretically make it so all you had to do was slide the Nook in from right to left, thereby connecting it to the charger as it is secured.
I personally have begun to explore the possibilities of using it as a carpc myself. I'm planning a drive down to Florida from New York in April and I'm hoping to use it as a the Nav/Media hub (I have a GPS, Pioneer BT sound system with an amp, and there will be two Dincs in the car but still, you can't beat a 7" version of any of those). I''l either be mounting it in my Civic or my Altima, depending on which we decide to use. The Civic as much better DIY mounting possibilities, and I've already drawn up some ideas. The only thing I'm waiting for is the BT
EDIT: For comparision, here is the link that shows the inside of my Civic, and if you Google the interior to a 2007 Altima, you'll see how theres little to no possibilities for mounting without cutting into anything.
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Do you have any power management going on? I couldn't tell but I would imagine if you did some sort of modification to the power cord so it would be as flush as possible to the dash and ran it to a USB car charger, you could theoretically make it so all you had to do was slide the Nook in from right to left, thereby connecting it to the charger as it is secured.
I personally have begun to explore the possibilities of using it as a carpc myself. I'm planning a drive down to Florida from New York in April and I'm hoping to use it as a the Nav/Media hub (I have a GPS, Pioneer BT sound system with an amp, and there will be two Dincs in the car but still, you can't beat a 7" version of any of those). I''l either be mounting it in my Civic or my Altima, depending on which we decide to use. The Civic as much better DIY mounting possibilities, and I've already drawn up some ideas. The only thing I'm waiting for is the BT
EDIT: For comparision, here is the link that shows the inside of my Civic, and if you Google the interior to a 2007 Altima, you'll see how theres little to no possibilities for mounting without cutting into anything.
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O that's right I never mentioned what I did for power management. I use to have a Kenwood double din stereo with 6.5" screen but took that off. I had to cut and trim in order to put my dock were the stereo was. I used the nookcolor leather case and cur it, I was going to make a dock myself like the way the HTC Evo car dock is but I just wanted to try this like this first. Then I went and bought me a cheaper stereo. The stereo I put it in the passenger compartment box that's y you don't see it on the pics, it is hidden. I modified my compartment box also, I had to cut and trim the back of it to run cables out and to make space for a small computer fan for the the heat of the stereo to be exhausted out. When I dock my Nook I just plug my 3.5mm headphone Jack and USB charger. I'm still trying to modify the connector of the USB charger, I don't like the cable just hanging there. But works great so far.
SuperHTCEvo
Since DSP manegers EQ does not work I'm going to try and see if the new LifeVibes app works later on.
SuperHTCEvo
what are you using to hold the nook in place around the edges?
i'm thinking of making my own 'case' and just contemplating different types of ways to hold my nook in place.
btw: from one fellow hardware modder to another - very awesome work.
pointless or not somethings are just to cool to not try.
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what are you using to hold the nook in place around the edges?
i'm thinking of making my own 'case' and just contemplating different types of ways to hold my nook in place.
btw: from one fellow hardware modder to another - very awesome work.
pointless or not somethings are just to cool to not try.
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Thanks for the complement.
Before I did the mod I went looking on eBay for case holders but none of them looked as durable as the original NookColor leather case holder, so I bought the the leather case holder for the NookColor it was pricey but I took a chance and used it to incorporate it to my dash. What I did was cut the holder and just use that as the mount dock. So far it has been working really good throughout bumbs and speedhumps it stays intact in its mount holder. I'm still thinking of changing it tho to a better looking angle or adding angle adjustments.
SuperHTCEvo
I imagine if done well such a mod would be an excellent complement to any dash while garnering many compliments from passengers (even would be thieves).
Anyone tried the Apple Keyboard http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Wireless-Keyboard-Retail-Packaging/dp/B002TMRZOQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1304262090&sr=1-1
Or the Microsoft Bluetooth 6000 Keyboard? http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-2XJ-00001-Bluetooth-Keyboard-6000/dp/B004HVW0ZQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1304262693&sr=1-1
The Apple one looks slimmer. I don't plan on getting the laptop dock from ASUS. Planning on getting a tablet stand for $12 and get a BT keyboard which I can use with other devices too.
I got the apple keyboard to pair but it won't type.
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My apple keyboard won't type either.
The Asus keyboard will be unbeatable, with the extra battery life and shortcut keys. Plus of course the touch pad.
really? I was hoping my apple keyboard would work until i get the dock
Yes, same here..apple keyboard paired, but no worky.
My apple keyboard didn't work either, I don't think anything apple would work here.
I might give this a shot:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...17145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B003VAGXZC
Has anybody successfully (worked) paired mouse?
I paired a Dell bt mouse. It worked well even the scroll wheel. The right button is used to hold down so you can do gestures.
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Dell BT Keyboard and Mouse work. I think the apple devices require special drivers which is probably why they dont work.
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For those having issues with Bluetooth, you might want to try this app:
Blue Keyboard IME
It helped me get my MS one working and it has an Apple Layout. It's annoying that you need it, but it may help ya...
any chance this keyboard might pair up?
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Wir...6A9K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304367395&sr=8-1
BT Keyboards
If you check out DealExtreme, you can search for "bluetooth android keyboard" and get a decent selection.
Filtering beyond that will depend a lot on your personal preference (ultra mini keyboard/palm sized/full size/collapsing/rollaway/waterproof) plenty of good options!
Most range between $20 - $40
Since I can't post links here are some highlights you can find by SKU:
$24 - SKU 54361 - Small - @ 170 g (works with Android 2.2)
$21.5 SKU 50701 - Very compact/ Very Cool Flexible/Rollup (unsure about Android compatibility)
$26.7 SKU 50407 - 'like mac' keyboard
Just make sure it says "bluetooth" and not "RF".
If you search "Bluetooth keyboard" have a read through the Questions/Answers posted by users for Android compatibility.
$64 But cool 'transforming' Geyes foldable keyboard... link 'pg3nc.tk'
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Anyone tried the Apple Keyboard http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Wireless-Keyboard-Retail-Packaging/dp/B002TMRZOQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1304262090&sr=1-1
Or the Microsoft Bluetooth 6000 Keyboard? http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-2XJ-00001-Bluetooth-Keyboard-6000/dp/B004HVW0ZQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1304262693&sr=1-1
The Apple one looks slimmer. I don't plan on getting the laptop dock from ASUS. Planning on getting a tablet stand for $12 and get a BT keyboard which I can use with other devices too.
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MS 6000 runs with no problem. I'm running prime1.4
I just got this fake apple keyboard.
http://www.amazon.com/Bluethooth-Ke...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1312747731&sr=1-16
First impressions are pretty good. Solid build, not as cheap as I thought it would be for the price. It pairs easily and most functions work (volume, media keys, home button, directional arrows, search) but for some reason the shift button doesn't capitalize letters. Caps lock works but I don't see that being an acceptable workaround in the long run. Are there any others who are using an apple layout keyboard that utilizes the shift properly? I've tried bluetooth keyboard app mentioned on the first page but it won't open on the tablet.
I paired the keyboard with my windows 7 box and it works perfectly including the shift.
I should also mention that I am running bone stock, upgraded to 3.2 (haven't had a reason to root yet, I'm pretty surprised!)
But maybe I just found my reason?
Ok, so I have some updates on the generic Apple keyboard in the post above. The shift key does in fact work, it just doesn't stay active while being held down. For example, if I press the shift and another key at the exact same time, it outputs the shifted character. If I press and hold shift, then hit another key as most of us do, it will not register (I found this out by accident while banging the keyboard in frustration)
So know we just have to figure out how to modify the keyboard in Android to "hold" the shift function while the key is depressed.
Thoughts?
MS Bluetooth 6000
I have used the Microsoft Bluetooth 6000 keyboard without any problem. Didn't install the keypad (I might try that later) I can switch between language support as well, the only exception is that I haven't been able to support typing for Japanese yet. I think that is a limitation of the Transformer though.
Logitech Cordless MediaBoard Pro works perfectly as does the touchpad.
Pairs up, works great.
The upper "media" buttons don't work but they won't work for my laptop either.
Go to logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboard/devices/3616
i have the logitech bt keyboard for android...its rather nice. it's design is similar to the apple keyboard.
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I bought this one
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MMESVY/ref=pe_175190_21431760_cs_sce_dp_1
and it works great.
also I have this mouse
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Blu...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1325190132&sr=1-1
The Rii Bluetooth Mini Keyboard also works like a charm, both the keyboard and the touchpad. Great for those times when your tablet is hooked up to a big TV and you're too lazy to get off the couch.
http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Wir...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1325190934&sr=1-3
Sounds like it 'should' work but various reports on the internet, including the official apple site, shows that maybe it doesn't.
Anyone has one?
cigaro78 said:
Sounds like it 'should' work but various reports on the internet, including the official apple site, shows that maybe it doesn't.
Anyone has one?
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Well, thought I'd help with my own thread.
I bought one. Yes it's expensive, but not more expensive than 'foldable' bt keyboards that I tried and unfortunately don't work (as in stuck keys, shoddy fragile designs, etc).
It's VERY SMALL - which is great. The box it comes in is VERY SLIM - doubles up as a carrying case which makes it even more convenient.
The quality is excellent - as you would expect from Apple. It's using AA batteries (comes shipped with them in fact) which a major plus as anyone who travelled to remote places without mains sockets will tell you.
Downside: it's never been intended to work with an Android phone. I have it paired alongside a logitech bt mouse, and yes - IT WORKS - but it also randomly FCs the settings screens. It has NO MAPPING FOR ANDROID - so all function keys are rendered useless. There is an F1 that maps to 'menu' and escape seems random. That's it.
As far as I can tell - no one has come up with a mapping file for it. You cannot map shortcuts to actions on the phone. So no, you WONT be playing nova2 with a WASD setup. You won't even have a working shift key, which is very annoying.
Conclusion:
It's expensive, and it doesn't work so great. Yet, I still can recommend this purchase because 1) other keyboards wouldn't fare better. 2) Chat becomes possible. Word document become possible. When typing mails, forums posts and what not it still trounces the onscreen keyboard.
My Cheapo EBay keyboard also suffers from the lack of a shift key. In my book this makes it all but unusable
unles u r nto txt spk an dont uze punkuashun r commaz r antin like dat, then it's not for you
cigaro78 said:
Well, thought I'd help with my own thread.
I bought one. Yes it's expensive, but not more expensive than 'foldable' bt keyboards that I tried and unfortunately don't work (as in stuck keys, shoddy fragile designs, etc).
It's VERY SMALL - which is great. The box it comes in is VERY SLIM - doubles up as a carrying case which makes it even more convenient.
The quality is excellent - as you would expect from Apple. It's using AA batteries (comes shipped with them in fact) which a major plus as anyone who travelled to remote places without mains sockets will tell you.
Downside: it's never been intended to work with an Android phone. I have it paired alongside a logitech bt mouse, and yes - IT WORKS - but it also randomly FCs the settings screens. It has NO MAPPING FOR ANDROID - so all function keys are rendered useless. There is an F1 that maps to 'menu' and escape seems random. That's it.
As far as I can tell - no one has come up with a mapping file for it. You cannot map shortcuts to actions on the phone. So no, you WONT be playing nova2 with a WASD setup. You won't even have a working shift key, which is very annoying.
Conclusion:
It's expensive, and it doesn't work so great. Yet, I still can recommend this purchase because 1) other keyboards wouldn't fare better. 2) Chat becomes possible. Word document become possible. When typing mails, forums posts and what not it still trounces the onscreen keyboard.
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I assumed its the A1314 you're talking about?
1st post
Hi I just wanted to tell of my experiences of my Imacwear M7.
Imacwear is a clone of the True Smart, £130 ebay.
Well i've been using this as a phone for 2 weeks now.
The call quality is excellent on both sides. I had a TS and the call quality was very poor.
Wifi and GPS work flawlessly so does my data connection.
With light use the battery lasts 2 to 3 days. 600mah.
The build quality seems ok as well.
Love this Imacwear and in my opinion its better quality than the TS.
So if you want a TS but better try the Imacwear M7
Hope Ive helped
Dean
Windows 7 64. Imacwear M7
It looks very good.
But it has only Android 4.2 and we need Android 4.4!
If you get an Update to 4.4 please share with us.
Guess I'll add it to the ever grown list of "brands" the clone is sold under.
Podoor PW306II
Shenzhen Jingri Watch Industrial JR-WM1021
Shenzhen Esee JT01
Shenzhen Mustech Electronics M401
What about water resistant?
Have you tried it? Swimming?
Lol they even copied the incorrect specs and false promises:
1000 MHz = 800 MHz
5mp camera = 3mp (with software upscaling to 5mp if they also copied truesmart firmware)
Micro SD card slots: well i don't think it has multiple slotS, but even accessing the one microsd slot breaks all waterproofing.
IP67: even the original TrueSmart was never certified
Google Play (was never supported and was removed from the specs shortly after the kickstarter campaign ended)
etc, etc
By the way, to whom is it still cool to put a lowercase i in front of your iProductname?
OUI tested?
Hi, I just wonder you have tested to install OUI or other version of rom which posted in here. I have seen other products like simvalley has been tested with other rom but I could not find any rom tested with iMacwear m7. Kindly, advice me if you tried already.
By the way, is there any essential apps to install for M7?
Thanks,
KJ Kim
Dean71 said:
1st post
Hi I just wanted to tell of my experiences of my Imacwear M7.
Imacwear is a clone of the True Smart, £130 ebay.
Well i've been using this as a phone for 2 weeks now.
The call quality is excellent on both sides. I had a TS and the call quality was very poor.
Wifi and GPS work flawlessly so does my data connection.
With light use the battery lasts 2 to 3 days. 600mah.
The build quality seems ok as well.
Love this Imacwear and in my opinion its better quality than the TS.
So if you want a TS but better try the Imacwear M7
Hope Ive helped
Dean
Windows 7 64. Imacwear M7
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hesitating between this imacwear m7 and zgpax s8
Hi,
I'm hesitating to go either for this phone or the zgpax s8.
Anybody able to do a comparison?
Main reason why I would take this phone is that this phone is shipped with a 600 mAh battery while the zgpax only has 450 mAh. The battery on this phone is also removable.
Second reason would be that memory cards can be interchanged more easily.
Main reason why I would take the ZGPAX S8 is because it has Android 4.4 and has more interactivity on the forum. (2 pages of conversation versus 70 pages of conversation)
Anybody can share more experience for this phone:
(things I'm particularly interested in are: USB OTG, 3G in Benelux, bluetooth keyboard connectable, how long on just one charge of the battery, tried miracast, can it be woken without touching the buttons)
Looking forward to read your thoughts.
"It looks very good.
But it has only Android 4.2 and we need Android 4.4!
If you get an Update to 4.4 please share with us."
Why would you need 4.4 instead of 4.2? You are putting it ad a deal breaker and I'd like to see why, apart from of course newer Android.
Moreover I've read in other threads someone getting it delivered with 4.4.2 despite the supposed official specs of 4.2, does anybody have any update or confirmation as to the latest Android version available for the imacwear m7?
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Ended up buying 2 watches
Hi,
I ended up buying 2 watches, the imacwear M7 and the zgpax s8.
the ZGPAX S8 has 3 capacitive buttons
-menu
-home/recent apps
-back
This post explains how I use the ImacWear M7 in almost exactly the same way:
-Standard feature: swipe over left border to right for menu
-Standard feature: swipe over right border to left for back (quite intuitive)
For the home/recent apps button I use the app "Multi Action Home Button" by Sylvain Lagache. It's the free version, with just one hot spot at the bottom of the screen.
On that spot there are 3 actions defined:
-tap: home
-long hold: recent apps
-double tap: switch of the screen. For this, "Multi Action Home Button" calls another app: "Screen Off" by Cheetah Mobile.
The main thing to take into account for this phone is that it is not possible to touch the buttons while it is charging.
Adding "Multi Action Home Button" allows me to configure the device while it's in the cradle. When I think I'm finished I can double tap the hot spot. When I want to enable the screen again, the trick I use is to simply switch the power supply off and on again. This activates the screen. On top of that I've activated the developer options and prevent standby when charging.
On the "recent apps" of the ZGPAX S8 there is a "brush" icon that closes all apps that recently were activated (not the background things running). It would be nice if we could enable somethign similar on the ImacWear M7 (or any other phone). Anyone knows about an app that takes care of this?
@bernsbe: on imacwear m7 try installing (upon root: very simply done manually with adb, it gives you already root access the only thing to do is to copy su binary in /system/xbin and then install the supersu or superuser apps from play store, look for details on this method in xda) xposed installer and framework. Then you will be able to load ultimate dynamic nav bar module that will allow almost all the things you have on S8 with navigation bar and perhaps even more. It has for e.g. the possibility to associate to one of the buttons in nav bar (double taps are supported as well) a kill all apps function.
As for the wake up of watch when charging in the cradle I use to do it by shaking it (your method may damage or degrade the battery if done often in the time) install one of the shake app to turn on the screen that use the accelerometer sensor. Two of the best apps for m7 are shake and awesome on off screen for that purpose. It will also allow you to watch the time by shaking the watch instead of pressing the hw buttons with the risk to loose them in the long time.
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he lzwfkv, I'm happy to find someone with experience on the M7.
I've tried shake on/off on my zgpax s8 and that worked very nicely. (There is another user called smartwatchticks that has created a video from it).
So I tried the same on the M7. It shakes off well, but doesn't shake on.
Is the accelerometer sensor still active when the screen is off?
At this point there are 2 things that I could use some help with:
1) indeed starting the interface without touching buttons. (see experience above)
2) get a relacement bluetooth keyboard from an android based tablet(or phone)
I wanted to try pushbullet, but the M7 does not accept the installation of teh tool.
(I'm actually wondering if someone managed to use the keboard of a tablet as if it were a bluetooth keyboard. I would like to do more of things like what tablet talk does, but not only for SMS)
Of course I could just buy a bluetooth hardwere keyboard, but that seems so uninventive when one already has a tablet or phone that could be used as a big screen.
cheers.
@bernsbe, as for the watch wake up try awesome on/off screen or shake they work on mine both. I prefer the type of shake implemented by awesome on off though.
Point two: i think you have found a sort of workaround with messagease keaboard in another thread. However you can find a number of apps in playstore that give you remote keaboard, mouse and remote desktop of android devices from another android.
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lzwfkv said:
@bernsbe,
Point two: i think you have found a sort of workaround with messagease keaboard in another thread. However you can find a number of apps in playstore that give you remote keaboard, mouse and remote desktop of android devices from another android.
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lzkwfkv,
The thing is that these tools are not taking care of typing on the interface.
Some only work with SMS, others have a broader range of application but require a wireless connection (which is more battery consuming than a bluetooth solution).
In a world where virtually every hardware has bluetooth enabled, I'm realy wondering if there's no option to simply turn an old android tablet or phone into a bluetooth keyboard that hooks to other devices, without installing a host software on the targetted device. This would have a large range of application, not jsut to type on the ImacWear M7
Note: MessageEase is indeed a good alternative. I'm training on it ...
bernsbe said:
lzkwfkv,
The thing is that these tools are not taking care of typing on the interface.
Some only work with SMS, others have a broader range of application but require a wireless connection (which is more battery consuming than a bluetooth solution).
In a world where virtually every hardware has bluetooth enabled, I'm realy wondering if there's no option to simply turn an old android tablet or phone into a bluetooth keyboard that hooks to other devices, without installing a host software on the targetted device. This would have a large range of application, not jsut to type on the ImacWear M7
Note: MessageEase is indeed a good alternative. I'm training on it ...
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I understand your point an I am with you, but unfortunately it is as it is.
If you look at the default Bluetooth profile that the watch uses to pair with other devices you will just find internet access tethering, so it is the only way you could use the watch for via Bluetooth. I also miss a full a2dp or a hands free bluetooth profile to get on the watch full media or phone audio from the paired devices. Unfortunately these services as well as keyboard/mouse are not available over Bluetooth on these devices and you will need to use another Bluetooth stack (bluez from some time ago?) or a custom implementation through an app for those Bluetooth services.
As for the keyboard I've tried several, including messageasy, the only one really usable that can replace the aosp KB with a medium learning curve is flit keyboard that I am actually using now. Indeed my quest for a good KB is going on and I am also appreciating minuum KB. Those are the two alternatives I have to choose between.
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I just got my M7 as well, and can definitely confirm that call quality is miles beyond that of the Truesmart.
My Truesmart is effectively unusable for calling unless using a BT headset; the M7 is fine, with the only comment from callers being that it sounds a bit tinny, "am I on speakerphone or something" (which, ofcourse, they are).
All in all I am quite happy I took the chance and moved from the Truesmart to the M7.
Another user and I have bought this clone http://m.alibaba.com/product/60240808558/TOP-factory-3G-GPS-android-wifi.html for £84 ($130) including delivery, it's exactly the same as the imacwear M7 as far as I can tell, Android 4.4.2 and very good clear 3G calls.
Does any know how to check the Bluetooth version? I'm sure it's 4.0.
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lzwfkv said:
I understand your point an I am with you, but unfortunately it is as it is.
If you look at the default Bluetooth profile that the watch uses to pair with other devices you will just find internet access tethering, so it is the only way you could use the watch for via Bluetooth. I also miss a full a2dp or a hands free bluetooth profile to get on the watch full media or phone audio from the paired devices. Unfortunately these services as well as keyboard/mouse are not available over Bluetooth on these devices and you will need to use another Bluetooth stack ...
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Hi lzwfkv,
I've just had a test with:
An A2DP device, the Jabra BT3030 (ancestor of the Jabra Steet2)
A Bluetooth keyboard, that normally is a companion to the Acer Iconia W700
A Bluetooth mouse, the targus AMB02EU
It is possible to use all 3 at the same time.
To search for Bluetooth devices, from a standby state:
press top button to see the watch
swipe to see the homepage
swipe down from top edge to see eventual messages (the screen can be all black without message, with time on top right left side, provider on bottom and menu button on top left)
touch menu button
if Bluetooth chicklet is white, hit it once to activate Bluetooth, and it becomes blue
When Bluetooth chicklet is blue, long press it
You see that the M7 is visible to paired devices, and also a list of devices already known. (My M7 knows also a Jabra Easygo ear bud and a Samsung GT-P3110 tablet we have)
If you want to search from a Bluetooth device and find the M7, hit the words "only visible" and then search from the other device
With a mouse or a keyboard it's kind of difficult to initiate a search.
To search for Bluetooth devices from the M7
1) make sure that your Bluetooth device is discoverable (for my keyboard I had to keep its powerbutton pressed long, for the mouse, there is a connect button)
2) Now swipe from left edge to right, and a menu will appear to search for devices (and if you want, you can rename the phone there as well, for example)
3) Search for devices and hit the one you want to connect
4) follow connection instructions (For keyboard, I had to type a number sequence and hit enter, the sequence was shown on the M7 screen, For the mouse I had to type the mouse passcode on the M7, and I knew it's 0000)
5) Enjoy
So, if a developer builds a software that enables an old smartphone to act as a Bluetooth keyboard, it is possible to connect this to the M7 as a regular Bluetooth keyboard. Still looking for one. There was a project here on XDA that was doing what I'm looking for, but it's not available on the modern Android versions.
Adding another Bluetooth stack at first sight is not needed. It works fine from factory.
iMacwear v ZGPAX S8
I received my Macwear yesterday. I have managed to access my emails, I downloaded yahoo mail from the app store. Additionally I downloaded Runkeeper in preperation of going out for a run today to test it out (i have used runkeeper before on previous mobile phones and know its a great running app). To put the sim card in you have to unscrew x2 small screws to take this small panel/strip off the side, this I imagine has been put in place to try and make the watch more water resistant/proof as possible. My wife called me soon after setting it up and I was surprised and how clear I could hear her and how well she could hear me,I guess I was expecting less quality, but it is great so far.
iMacwear v ZGPAX ..the main differences that I can see
iMacwear
more expensive around £110-£120 ebay (i got mine on ebay £105 best offer)
1GHz dual core
600 mAh battery
water resistant/water proof IP67
android 4.4.2 (i was expecting 4.2 however it arrived with 4.4.2 android version)
weight 118g
to charge you have to put the charger unit around the phone and then connect the lead, so no charger port on the side of the phone only on the charger cradle thing that comes with the phone.
ZGPAX
cheaper at around £80 ebay
1.2 GHz dual core
470 mAh battery
not waterproof
android 4.4
weight 75g
charger port on the side of the watch phone making it easier to charge
so i guess between the two, I have to go for the M7 because I will be going out running in the rain & need water proof/resistant watch phone and I would prefer a better battery life however I would have liked to have had the android 4.4 and better charging port and lighter watch like the ZGPAX. Seeing that they are close in specification I guess it depends on which features you want more and of course the look of the phone/watch. I will be testing it out more today. I have a garmin 405 forerunner gps watch and intend on comparing the watch phone to this to make sure the miles covered are close because the garmin is top quality for running. I main intention is to use the watch phone M7 to play music through my bluetooth headphones when out running whilst being able to track my run and be able to make/recieve calls if I need to but obviously this might be a test to the watch phones battery.
please note that I dont think there is a way to get call forwarding from another mobile phone to this watch unless anyone else knows. With Samsung gear s you need a sim card in both your samsung gear s and in a samung mobile phone and then if you leave your main phone behind you can do call forwarding to your watch phone or have someone ring you off your other number on your watch because you will have two numbers with samsung and two contracts. Also if you have the samsung gear s and dont have a compatible samsung main phone it wont work. After all these considerations I went for the iMacwear M7 because if i go out for a run or fancy going for a pint with my mates I can just transfer my one and only sim from my main mobile and put it in the watch, but the annoyance with this is that I have to unscrew them two little screws on the side of the watch to change the sim. If I went with the ZGPAX i wouldn't have this issue but it isn't waterproof. The M7 comes with x2 scews extra as spare and a mini srewdriver. My M7 has its name etc underneath the watch phone - mentioning this as some sites suggest they dont and there appears to be this same watch (M7) selling under different names. I have gone for the iMacwear choice for this watch and the quality appears very good,I cannot say for the same watch under different company names,maybe more people can say.
apparently the ipod nano 6 has the same size screen as the iMacwear M7, so I have ordered x6 screen protectors on Ebay for the nano with the intention of putting it on my M7,hopefully they will fit perfectly. only costs around £1-2 on Ebay
imacwear m7 or zgpax s8 ?
bernsbe said:
Hi,
I ended up buying 2 watches, the imacwear M7 and the zgpax s8.
the ZGPAX S8 has 3 capacitive buttons
-menu
-home/recent apps
-back
This post explains how I use the ImacWear M7 in almost exactly the same way:
-Standard feature: swipe over left border to right for menu
-Standard feature: swipe over right border to left for back (quite intuitive)
For the home/recent apps button I use the app "Multi Action Home Button" by Sylvain Lagache. It's the free version, with just one hot spot at the bottom of the screen.
On that spot there are 3 actions defined:
-tap: home
-long hold: recent apps
-double tap: switch of the screen. For this, "Multi Action Home Button" calls another app: "Screen Off" by Cheetah Mobile.
The main thing to take into account for this phone is that it is not possible to touch the buttons while it is charging.
Adding "Multi Action Home Button" allows me to configure the device while it's in the cradle. When I think I'm finished I can double tap the hot spot. When I want to enable the screen again, the trick I use is to simply switch the power supply off and on again. This activates the screen. On top of that I've activated the developer options and prevent standby when charging.
On the "recent apps" of the ZGPAX S8 there is a "brush" icon that closes all apps that recently were activated (not the background things running). It would be nice if we could enable somethign similar on the ImacWear M7 (or any other phone). Anyone knows about an app that takes care of this?
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Hi there what one should I buy and can you download wacth faceshers ? Thanks and are play store working on them ?
Dean71 said:
Hi I just wanted to tell of my experiences of my Imacwear M7.
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chedderbeef said:
iMacwear v ZGPAX ..the main differences that I can see
iMacwear
more expensive around £110-£120 ebay (i got mine on ebay £105 best offer)
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The iMacwear M7 is now down to around £75 from DX and the Gearbest EU Warehouse, and the M702 2nd Gen is £80 from Chinavasion.com where it is directly linked from the official website: http://www.imacwear.com/novel-wearable-brand-imacwear-showcased-in-new-yorks-times-square / http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...ased-in-new-yorks-times-square-300015595.html .
@chedderbeef , given the praise that the call quality of the iMacwear M7 has received (presumably running Android 4.2 rather than the 4.4.2 that yours shipped with), do you feel that it is better call quality than that of the ZGPAX S8? Also, how does antenna reception compare between the two, and compared to traditional phones?
Lokifish Marz said:
Guess I'll add it to the ever grown list of "brands" the clone is sold under.
Podoor PW306II
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Do you know what the Podoor Z004 is based on? It doesn't look like the ZGPAX S8, but looks similar to the Omate TrueSmart.
bernsbe said:
I wanted to try pushbullet, but the M7 does not accept the installation of teh tool.
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Does Pushbullet install on the ZGPAX S8? Does it install on the iMacwear M7 running Android 4.4.2? I would make heavy use of that app.
Hey guys,
I'm thinking about hooking up a system to cast my phone's screen to my car's nav screen. I had an idea of looking for a small bluetooth trackpad as an input device for my phone. I have a nice space where that can go so I can more easily/safely control the phone w/o having it in my hand.
I tried looking online but all the trackpad devices are mini-keyboards. That would be a fine second choice, but honestly a stand-alone trackpad would be awesome, if it worked with android.
Is there anything I can use as an input device, like a trackpad or something? Kinda small is important. doesn't have to be mini, but around 4in by 4in square would be the largest I can fit in the car.