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Hey guys, Lets make an official Car dock thread here for the Note 3.
I'm a current vzw Galaxy Nexus owner upgrading the to the Note 3 and tired of zero accessories available,
especially a *good* Car dock.
I really miss quality car docks, The Motorola Droid x car dock was the best ever and I havent seen anything close to it for
any device since. Part of what made it great was its spring loaded arm that popped open and closed, This made putting
phone in the dock was a 1 handed fast and east operation, and the dock didnt move.
Nobody wants to use 2 hands and plug wires in everytime they get into the car. Wireless charging built in would be a HUGE bonus too.
Lets see what starts becoming available and lets check them out here!
Prepare to be disappointed
This is the closest dock I have seen to what I'd want
http://www.amazon.com/iBOLT-xProDock-Samsung-aux-out-car-speakers/dp/B00AOCSFYC
IamPro said:
Prepare to be disappointed
This is the closest dock I have seen to what I'd want
http://www.amazon.com/iBOLT-xProDock-Samsung-aux-out-car-speakers/dp/B00AOCSFYC
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no no no plugging in wires!
Plugging wires in is going backwards..
Keeping my hopes up for a GOOD dock!
I'm using one of the Arkon ones for my note 2 atm, it should still work with the note 3 since the note 3 is supposed to be a bit smaller!
It's an awesome basic mount
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IamPro said:
Prepare to be disappointed
This is the closest dock I have seen to what I'd want
http://www.amazon.com/iBOLT-xProDock-Samsung-aux-out-car-speakers/dp/B00AOCSFYC
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iBolt looks great too, it too long for them to release before so I gave up getting it
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I currently use proclip for my VZW Nexus, the nice thing is the phone part is replaceable so I can just get that part for the note 3 when available. It's pricy but rock solid.
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Do they have a wireless charging car dock yet???
xProDock is Note 3 compatible..
Thanks for starting a dedicated Note 3 thread. We here at iBOLT will participate and reply as necessary, great if we could have only one major thread for the car-dock category.
This week I am visiting the IFA show here in Berlin and after testing the Note 3 I can confirm that Samsung has not made any changes to the "DockMode" feature. It works perfect with our xProDock and the "DockMode" kicks in so that you can set an app like Dock'n Drive, CarHome Ultra, TuneIn or Slacker Radio as "default" home screen. The sound/music from apps can also come out through the microUSB when in dock mode and go the 3.5 mm aux-out that is included with the xPro.
The handset itself is very nice with the "stitched leather back" as you can see in the pictures. In the picture we have the AMPS plate attached which can be used instead of the suction cup if you want to attach to a vent mount from ProClip, a leather mount from KUDA or any pedestal mount type. The screen on the Note 3 is beautiful so indeed this will be an awesome Navigation device too. Let me know if there's any questions.
I am looking for a Qi car charger/holder. I am wondering if the ones designed for NOTE 2 will work with NOTE 3
http://www.amazon.com/Standard-wire...alaxyNote2/dp/B00EVEHNY2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
This is what I've been using with my S3. It shows the Note 2 is compatible, so there's no reason the Note 3 shouldn't work.
http://www.mountek.com/
The iBolt units look like they would do the job but pretty expensive for what I need it for. From my experience with car docks, I've gotten better sound quality by plugging the auxiliary cable directly into the phones auxiliary jack and bypassing the circuitry in the dock. I've tried all of those Car Home apps and don't like them. I want to use my phone the same way I always do while it is docked. Just give me a solid mount without all the bells and whistles and access to my headphone jack and USB charging ports without the circuitry in the dock.
MikaelPe said:
Thanks for starting a dedicated Note 3 thread. We here at iBOLT will participate and reply as necessary, great if we could have only one major thread for the car-dock category.
This week I am visiting the IFA show here in Berlin and after testing the Note 3 I can confirm that Samsung has not made any changes to the "DockMode" feature. It works perfect with our xProDock and the "DockMode" kicks in so that you can set an app like Dock'n Drive, CarHome Ultra, TuneIn or Slacker Radio as "default" home screen. The sound/music from apps can also come out through the microUSB when in dock mode and go the 3.5 mm aux-out that is included with the xPro.
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will you be producing one specific for the Note 3, with USB 3.0 charging capabilities?
KiDiGi is working on a cardock also.
Joe, Thanks for the link to KiDiGi, WOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!
The KiDiGi docks are just like the old Droid X car dock!
Spring loaded arm, bottom made for the phone, not universal,
Easy one handed in and out of the dock.
Nice beefy base.
I'm Sold!,
Now, Add wireless charging like that and HNNNNNNG!
Looks like iBolt also offers a S4 dock similar as well, Hopefully a N3 version will be out soon.
MikaelPe said:
Thanks for starting a dedicated Note 3 thread. We here at iBOLT will participate and reply as necessary, great if we could have only one major thread for the car-dock category.
This week I am visiting the IFA show here in Berlin and after testing the Note 3 I can confirm that Samsung has not made any changes to the "DockMode" feature. It works perfect with our xProDock and the "DockMode" kicks in so that you can set an app like Dock'n Drive, CarHome Ultra, TuneIn or Slacker Radio as "default" home screen. The sound/music from apps can also come out through the microUSB when in dock mode and go the 3.5 mm aux-out that is included with the xPro.
The handset itself is very nice with the "stitched leather back" as you can see in the pictures. In the picture we have the AMPS plate attached which can be used instead of the suction cup if you want to attach to a vent mount from ProClip, a leather mount from KUDA or any pedestal mount type. The screen on the Note 3 is beautiful so indeed this will be an awesome Navigation device too. Let me know if there's any questions.
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I am glad to hear this. Got one of these for my Note 2 and have been using it with my S4.
Has anybody seen the Nokia Cr-200 car dock? Looks like one of the only wireless charging car dock. Not sure if it will work with the N3 though.
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For my Note 2 I got hooked the "iMagnet Cradle-less Magnetic Mount with Quick-snap Technology" blah blah.... stupid long winded name, but the technology, as simple as it is works well. I love being able to pop it on and off with easy (not counting the power connection). I have never had any issues with the phone falling off the magnet. I drive a truck with off road suspension so it is kind of a bumpy ride, but never an issue at all.
The metal strip I have under the battery cover (no adhesive used). I am hoping the fo-leather will not add bulk to it that compromises the secure hold between the metal plate and the magnet.
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The original Note car holder was the shiii.... Well, it was good:
http://www.expert.fi/getmetafile/91...528e78/GalaxyNote_carkit.aspx?maxsidesize=350
Reasons being:
- Made for the phone. No universal, spring loaded, or anything like that crap. The phone would snap to place and STAY there
- No wirecircus. Just plug the charger and the 3,5mm plug to the holder and you're golden.
- Very rugged suction cup. Never gave me any crap.
- Very rugged positioning screw. Didn't come loose once.
This all is coming from a taxi driver, with a lot of kilometers to show for it. But now I'm changing for the Note 3, so if anyone can hook me up with a similar car holder I'm all ears.
I wouldn't be surprised if the you could add little spacers or padding to most N2 holders and make them work.
Actually on some glock pistols the plastic at the nose was manufactured too close to the slide and the fix was to hold the front end pastic piece in boiling water for a few mintues and adjust it. You could probably do the same thing for the N2 holders and just tweak them a little.
This is the best universal car dock I've seen so far:
official website for pre-oreders
It was originally a kickstarter campaign, check out all the details here:
kickstarter campaign with all info
I'm looking to find something decent to stick my note 3 in while I use runkeeper on a run. Does anyone use the note 3 for running?
I used to use my s2 (and I still could), but I have a galaxy gear and would like to use the runkeeper app while running. Obviously I can't do that with the s2.
Also I used to use an armband and bought a cheap one for this but it feels and looks ridiculous.
Any ideas?
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Nike hydration belt.
Because attaching a Note 3 to any part of your body is ridiculous.
This is what I was thinking about getting.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251348737887
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I'm with hznberg on this one, don't get an armband. I have one (designed for n2 originally), and I feel like a goof running with it. Get yourself a hydration belt/fanny pack. I have a nathans half marathon belt I use now, fits really snug but fits. Still looking for a suitable bluetooth set as the cord gets annoying from that length.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiVJA8RGH-E
Just make a sock armband
opasha said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiVJA8RGH-E
Just make a sock armband
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This is what I (and my wife with a note 2) use http://www.thegrommet.com/made-in-the-usa/flipbelt-athletic-personal-pack-all
I'm 6'3 and about 190 and I got the large size. It fits a caseless note 3 albeit pretty snug. If I had it to do over, I'd get the XL which would probably fit my cased note but Im fine taking the case off when I run. I also use a samsung bluetooth reciever that accepts a 2.5 jack so I can use whatever buds/headphones I want to plug in. Works out nicely. I put the note in a leather fanny when Im riding though because I need keys, garage opener etc.
I'm sure there are cheaper things out there but I like this
xavier6303 said:
This is what I (and my wife with a note 2) use http://www.thegrommet.com/made-in-the-usa/flipbelt-athletic-personal-pack-all
I'm 6'3 and about 190 and I got the large size. It fits a caseless note 3 albeit pretty snug. If I had it to do over, I'd get the XL which would probably fit my cased note but Im fine taking the case off when I run. I also use a samsung bluetooth reciever that accepts a 2.5 jack so I can use whatever buds/headphones I want to plug in. Works out nicely. I put the note in a leather fanny when Im riding though because I need keys, garage opener etc.
I'm sure there are cheaper things out there but I like this
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That's pretty sweet. I bought a belt clip sac that had great reviews but ended up hating it. Your option looks much more comfortable. I usually just run with my phone in my hand, lol. I use these bluetooth headphones and love them, they last long and are super easy to pair. The volume is solid too.
http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Blueto...dphone/dp/B00E13P87M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Thanks all! I'm going with Xaviers option, I'm not sure I trust my note 3 in a sock! I use Samsung HS3000 BT receiver which is apt-x and has a 3.5mm jack. Love it and highly recommend.
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this is what I use
http://www.spibelt.com/products/spibelt/large-pocket-spibelt
Works like a charm!
I used to use the one from Naztech for my iPhone 4 and it was really fine and I use it with my ...I got it from a reseller Fommy so you can try may be you find the one for N3 also...and you can also check out at http://www.amazon.com and http://www.ebay.com...there you can get the one for which you are looking for
Still had a few dollar arm band from my note 2 that I purchased on Ebay. Works like a charm with blue tooth headphones its a thing of beauty.
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I use this and love it. Works well and inexpensive. I think about $8
Oh and how is a phanny pack cooler or less awkward looking then an arm band. Phanny packs should stay in the 80's.
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I'll just copy and paste what I put in the Zerolemon thread I imagine this would work with most large cases seeing as the ZL case is huge.
Just in case anyone has been looking for one I found an armband that actually fits with the ZL case, granted it's snug but fits great a little hard to get in at first because of the side grips but once you use it a few times it will loosen up. I searched but didn't see anyone posting about an armband for the N3 that'd fit with the ZL case everything else was for naked or slim cases. I got it for 12 bucks shipped and sent it one day shipping ups which was nice. It came with cheap pink headphones (I just gave them to my kids) they got the same with different headphones for a few bucks more. It's listed for the Galaxy Mega but is perfect for the ZL/N3 combo. Hope this helps someone!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G9P1JI2
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Nike hydration belt.
Because attaching a Note 3 to any part of your body is ridiculous.
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YES... you're correct on this. I usually put it in my back pocket on my sweats. Gives me that extra nudge when I wan to stop.
The dock is to bulky. I'd like a folio case with a bluetooth keyboard. I haven't really been able to find a decent one that fits. Anyone know of one.
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Anyone seen a aluminium cover and BT keyboard for the Z Ultra? I have seen such designs for the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 and Note 8 at the Brando online shop.
Thanks in advance
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Would be a really interesting solution! Write here if anybody finds out!
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I'm using a Chinese cheap 7" Tablet Bluetooth keyboard cover, it's working great while having the external Sony battery cover attached
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wooki, do you have a pointer to where you got yours?
I found a keyboard cover for my wife's Galaxy Note 8, it's a decent one with solid keys and scissor-action switches. I would love to find one designed specifically for the XZU.
I considered similar sized devices which have keyboard covers available, which might be used.
The Galaxy Tab 3 7" is about as close in size as I could find but bigger:
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5422&idPhone2=5540
and there are keyboard covers for that. You'd have to make a sort of shell/frame for the XZU to fit in which makes it the same size as the Tab 3 7".
The Samsung Galaxy Mega is a little smaller:
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5398&idPhone2=5540
and I found a keyboard cover for the mega from the same seller on ebay & amazon
--edit-- I was a complete doofus. the keyboard case I mentioned previously was just a fancy case with a picture of a keyboard on it, though they do have an XZU case with a picture of a keyboard!!
I'm sorry but I found it on eBay.. Don't know what I was searching for..
Look for an universal 7" Tablet Bluetooth keyboard cover and combine it with the Sony CP12 cover (it adds the required width) and thats all I can help you with
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possible keyboard dock?
http://docteur-gsm.com/en/sony-xperia-z-ultra/161247-sony-xperia-z-ultra-keyboard-dock.html
with only one picture, and that taken at an angle so as to render it less useful, I am not sure whether this is just a portable keyboard that could be used with the XZU, or that it might be a proper keyboard case/cover/dock???
I ordered one of these off of B&H Photo's website as I really found the Zagg case to be substandard. Although there is a Samsung logo in the picture, I was VERY surprised to find this is an official Samsung product. Full Samsung packaging, logos on the device and the cover feels exactly like the faux leather on the back of our tablet. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...g_ee_cp905ubeguj_keyboard_case_cover_for.html
Much better feel as far as sturdiness compared to the Zagg cover. Still isn't quite up on par with Logitech's case as far as the keyboard's feel, but the case is so much thinner than the Logitech, it is not possible to compare them directly. Very nice case, and there is also a white model http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...g_ee_cp905uweguj_keyboard_case_cover_for.html.
What shortcut keys are on it? Cut, copy, paste etc etc
wingdo said:
I ordered one of these off of B&H Photo's website as I really found the Zagg case to be substandard. Although there is a Samsung logo in the picture, I was VERY surprised to find this is an official Samsung product. Full Samsung packaging, logos on the device and the cover feels exactly like the faux leather on the back of our tablet. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...g_ee_cp905ubeguj_keyboard_case_cover_for.html
Much better feel as far as sturdiness compared to the Zagg cover. Still isn't quite up on par with Logitech's case as far as the keyboard's feel, but the case is so much thinner than the Logitech, it is not possible to compare them directly. Very nice case, and there is also a white model http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...g_ee_cp905uweguj_keyboard_case_cover_for.html.
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What shortcut keys are on it? Cut, copy, paste etc etc
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Top Row:
back, home, running apps, app window, menu key, brightness -, brightness+, mute, volume -, volume+, stop/pause, prev track, next track, search, screenshot
With fn button, f1-f12. S-Finder, MultiWindow
For those who keep the onscreen keyboard always enabled, there is also a button on the bottom next to alt which will open / close the onscreen keyboard.
Interesting thing is, I don't see this keyboard anywhere on Samsun USA's site, but it is all over the place on German shopping sites. There is also a back piece to the keyboard stand (you can see it on the original link) which holds up / props up the tablet so the weight of the tablet isn't being held up by the screen edge as it is on the Zagg (or even the Logitech for that matter).
Edit: Cut / Paste etc are handled by the standard ctrl-c, ctrl-v ctrl-x
It's a shame no cut, paste, copy. I think one of the other keyboards for the NP 12, maybe Logitech's, has those keys included on the lower left as I recall. It's really hard to find the perfect all - inclusive keyboard for the np 12 and the note10.1 2014, which i also have. Right now i'm using a not so bad bluetooth keyboard that I picked up on amazon for around $15 that does a lot of tab commands and using it with a bluetooth mouse. But I'm waiting to jump on THE DREAM keyboard when someone produces it. I use hancom word for writing. So a keyboard with great tactile feel and lots of tablet specific keys are important to me. Not sure if the samsung keyboard from b&h sounds like it fits the bill.
wingdo said:
Top Row:
back, home, running apps, app window, menu key, brightness -, brightness+, mute, volume -, volume+, stop/pause, prev track, next track, search, screenshot
With fn button, f1-f12. S-Finder, MultiWindow
For those who keep the onscreen keyboard always enabled, there is also a button on the bottom next to alt which will open / close the onscreen keyboard.
Interesting thing is, I don't see this keyboard anywhere on Samsun USA's site, but it is all over the place on German shopping sites. There is also a back piece to the keyboard stand (you can see it on the original link) which holds up / props up the tablet so the weight of the tablet isn't being held up by the screen edge as it is on the Zagg (or even the Logitech for that matter).
Edit: Cut / Paste etc are handled by the standard ctrl-c, ctrl-v ctrl-x
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It's a shame no cut, paste, copy. I think one of the other keyboards for the NP 12, maybe Logitech's, has those keys included on the lower left as I recall. It's really hard to find the perfect all - inclusive keyboard for the np 12 and the note10.1 2014, which i also have. Right now i'm using a not so bad bluetooth keyboard that I picked up on amazon for around $15 that does a lot of tab commands and using it with a bluetooth mouse. But I'm waiting to jump on THE DREAM keyboard when someone produces it. I use hancom word for writing. So a keyboard with great tactile feel and lots of tablet specific keys are important to me. Not sure if the samsung keyboard from b&h sounds like it fits the bill.
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On the lower left of any keyboard you have control c, v, and a. That is how you copy and paste on a desktop. Why would they make extra keys for a funtion that is already handled very fliudly and naturally for anyone used to a desktop system (those more likely to want a keyboard). I understand you want those extra keys but it is unlikely for anyone to offer them to you.....and for the price difference I would take this instead. Might switch it out with my smart cover....
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This looks like the same case without the samsung logo and half the cost of the b&h. Is it?http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Keyboard-Leather-Wireless-Bluetooth/dp/B00IRB3ONE
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You are correct about c and v etc. I knew that. I just think the logitech has cut paste etc written on the keys to make it easier for neophytes.
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On the lower left of any keyboard you have control c, v, and a. That is how you copy and paste on a desktop. Why would they make extra keys for a funtion that is already handled very fliudly and naturally for anyone used to a desktop system (those more likely to want a keyboard). I understand you want those extra keys but it is unlikely for anyone to offer them to you.....and for the price difference I would take this instead. Might switch it out with my smart cover....
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You are correct about c and v etc. I knew that. I just think the logitech has cut paste etc written on the keys to make it easier for neophytes.
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There is no "copy" "cut" "all" or "paste" written on a standard keyboard either. I can't imagine anyone in this forum doesn't know ctrl-c = copy.
Me, I'd rather have the s-finder / multiwindow / keyboard swap keys than waste a second set of keys to an already programmed function.
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It's a shame no cut, paste, copy. I think one of the other keyboards for the NP 12, maybe Logitech's, has those keys included on the lower left as I recall.
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Logitech's (I currently have the Zagg (going back), Logitech and Sammy case) has pictures over the x c and v keys showing scissors and two ever so slightly different pairs of pages to show paste and copy functions and they work with ctrl and fn keys. No extra keys in use.
So to whoever has this do you think it was worth the purchase? I was looking at an smouse at best buy yesterday. Wondering how if you coupd use both on it at the same time on 2ghz without it jumping all over thebplacethe place. My experience has been that my touchpad mouse and keyboard I have now work on 5ghz wifi but with 2ghz on they jump all over the place.
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So to whoever has this do you think it was worth the purchase? I was looking at an smouse at best buy yesterday. Wondering how if you coupd use both on it at the same time on 2ghz without it jumping all over thebplacethe place. My experience has been that my touchpad mouse and keyboard I have now work on 5ghz wifi but with 2ghz on they jump all over the place.
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I can't answer about the S-Mouse, but I have no issues with the keyboard and my logitech mouse. I do seldom use a mouse though since the screen is touch.
To be honest, I have all 3 cases with the Zagg sitting in the Best Buy bag waiting to be returned. To me, none of the three are ideal. The Zagg is FAR behind the others though, it feels cheap. The Logitech and the Samsung cases both have advantages and disadvantages. The logitech is an actual folio case, albeit one which is not a very practical case. There is a LOT of give to the case when closed, and when open and folded over in the hands, it can slide all over the place. My one negative with the Samsung case is that the Note Pro can note be placed into the keyboard case screen up, so when using the Note Pro you are just holding the note pro. I have discovered creaky areas on the back plastic I never noticed when using it in a case and it just doesn't quite sit right with me. It can however be used with some folio cases (specifically the ones where the case folds away from the bottom to sit in slots like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Moko-Samsung-...1396810849&sr=8-8&keywords=note+pro+12.2+moko
Both keyboards themselves are very good, with a slight nod to the Logitech for feeling the most natural feeling. The Logitech feels like one is using a laptop when you are using it as a keyboard, when using it as a folio, it feels huge compared to the Samsung.
I suspect I will keep both. The Logitech case will be used at home when I don't want to use my desktop (which I find myself using far less since getting the Note Pro), the samsung will travel with me and the above Moku case.
I've owned far more Android tablets than I care to remember (Flyer, ASUS TF300, TF700, Note 10.1 2012, Note 10.1 2014 and the Note Pro), and I must say this is the first tablet / keyboard combo I have been comfortable using. The ASUS keyboards were a joke with their chicklet keys, and I never did find a great case for the new 10.1.
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This looks like the same case without the samsung logo and half the cost of the b&h. Is it?http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Keyboard-Leather-Wireless-Bluetooth/dp/B00IRB3ONE
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No not even close. I ordered one just like this through Amazon and it is already traveling back to them. The keys are very tiny, it is actually the exact same keyboard as on the 10.1 inch cheap cases, just in a larger case. The keys are almost unusable.
The Samsung keyboard is almost exactly like the Zagg case. Just built more solid, and the Samsung version doesn't use the screen's glass to prop the tablet up. From a "what's best for the tablet" viewpoint, there is no doubt the Samsung keyboard is by far the best of the three "major" brand keyboards. The weight of the tablet is held up by a plastic flap on the back of the keyboard, the tablet itself just sits in the keyboards well (cutout at the bottom). Both the Zagg and the Logitech use the screen's glass to prop up the tablet.
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I can't answer about the S-Mouse, but I have no issues with the keyboard and my logitech mouse. I do seldom use a mouse though since the screen is touch.
To be honest, I have all 3 cases with the Zagg sitting in the Best Buy bag waiting to be returned. To me, none of the three are ideal. The Zagg is FAR behind the others though, it feels cheap. The Logitech and the Samsung cases both have advantages and disadvantages. The logitech is an actual folio case, albeit one which is not a very practical case. There is a LOT of give to the case when closed, and when open and folded over in the hands, it can slide all over the place. My one negative with the Samsung case is that the Note Pro can note be placed into the keyboard case screen up, so when using the Note Pro you are just holding the note pro. I have discovered creaky areas on the back plastic I never noticed when using it in a case and it just doesn't quite sit right with me. It can however be used with some folio cases (specifically the ones where the case folds away from the bottom to sit in slots like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Moko-Samsung-...1396810849&sr=8-8&keywords=note+pro+12.2+moko
Both keyboards themselves are very good, with a slight nod to the Logitech for feeling the most natural feeling. The Logitech feels like one is using a laptop when you are using it as a keyboard, when using it as a folio, it feels huge compared to the Samsung.
I suspect I will keep both. The Logitech case will be used at home when I don't want to use my desktop (which I find myself using far less since getting the Note Pro), the samsung will travel with me and the above Moku case.
I've owned far more Android tablets than I care to remember (Flyer, ASUS TF300, TF700, Note 10.1 2012, Note 10.1 2014 and the Note Pro), and I must say this is the first tablet / keyboard combo I have been comfortable using. The ASUS keyboards were a joke with their chicklet keys, and I never did find a great case for the new 10.1.
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That sucks it won't go in Screen up. I was hoping it would.
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That sucks it won't go in Screen up. I was hoping it would.
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Well, there are a number of cases which use the open bottom (nothing touches the bottom of the Note when open) design so all of those work great with the keyboard case, as does the Samsung book cover. But yes, I too was quite disappointed that you cannot flip the Note over in the case and just use it like a tablet. Seems like a natural thing to expect and yet neither the Samsung nor the Zagg allow for this.
Who does product testing for these companies? Do they actually try to use their product as people in the real world would?
Edit: They could also have designed this so that the keyboard could snap on to a Note Pro wearing the official Samsung book cover. Heck, that would allow them to sell two items at once.
Portrait?
wingdo said:
I can't answer about the S-Mouse, but I have no issues with the keyboard and my logitech mouse. I do seldom use a mouse though since the screen is touch.
To be honest, I have all 3 cases with the Zagg sitting in the Best Buy bag waiting to be returned. To me, none of the three are ideal. The Zagg is FAR behind the others though, it feels cheap. The Logitech and the Samsung cases both have advantages and disadvantages. The logitech is an actual folio case, albeit one which is not a very practical case. There is a LOT of give to the case when closed, and when open and folded over in the hands, it can slide all over the place. My one negative with the Samsung case is that the Note Pro can note be placed into the keyboard case screen up, so when using the Note Pro you are just holding the note pro. I have discovered creaky areas on the back plastic I never noticed when using it in a case and it just doesn't quite sit right with me. It can however be used with some folio cases (specifically the ones where the case folds away from the bottom to sit in slots like this one
Both keyboards themselves are very good, with a slight nod to the Logitech for feeling the most natural feeling. The Logitech feels like one is using a laptop when you are using it as a keyboard, when using it as a folio, it feels huge compared to the Samsung.
I suspect I will keep both. The Logitech case will be used at home when I don't want to use my desktop (which I find myself using far less since getting the Note Pro), the samsung will travel with me and the above Moku case.
I've owned far more Android tablets than I care to remember (Flyer, ASUS TF300, TF700, Note 10.1 2012, Note 10.1 2014 and the Note Pro), and I must say this is the first tablet / keyboard combo I have been comfortable using. The ASUS keyboards were a joke with their chicklet keys, and I never did find a great case for the new 10.1.
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Hey! Thanks for the review. I just wanted to know whether the samsung case also held in the tablet in portrait mode? Cheers.
wingdo said:
Well, there are a number of cases which use the open bottom (nothing touches the bottom of the Note when open) design so all of those work great with the keyboard case, as does the Samsung book cover. But yes, I too was quite disappointed that you cannot flip the Note over in the case and just use it like a tablet. Seems like a natural thing to expect and yet neither the Samsung nor the Zagg allow for this.
Who does product testing for these companies? Do they actually try to use their product as people in the real world would?
Edit: They could also have designed this so that the keyboard could snap on to a Note Pro wearing the official Samsung book cover. Heck, that would allow them to sell two items at once.
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It would be pretty great if it would snap into the keyboard cover with the book cover on. I like the book cover but recently noticed the screen off issue alot and had to start holding it opposite of how I was. Thinking that once I get the mime screen protector I might ditch the book cover and use something like this
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udolpho said:
Hey! Thanks for the review. I just wanted to know whether the samsung case also held in the tablet in portrait mode? Cheers.
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Yes it can. I didn't think it would, but it seems to do the job nicely.
I've finally decided to go with A logitech free standing bluetooth keyboard, the model made for android 3.0+. I don't feel that the keyboard - case combos like the zagg and the logitech are sturdy enough, and are waaay overpriced. Plus, I really prefer my moko case. If I really need to travel with my note pro, it still has to go in a carry case and the external keyboard adds very little more weight. Best buy matched the amazon price of $35.00. Plus, the keyboard does have tablet - specific keys. It's a good combination with the NP12. And the keyboard has good tactile feel.