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Hi, this is my first post! I have had a pda2k for a year now,and have been extremely happy with it, but now I am considering on purchasing a Tyntyn.
Is the a stand for the tyntyn that one can use to elevate the unit while reading/writing with the keyboard out?Or also use it whith a bluetooth virtual keyboard (for extended typing time..)
Cheers
anybody have an idea? the crade would do...but it doesn't help when you want to use the jasjam's keyboard
expansys is supposed to be coming out with a cradle/charger with a spare battery slot...eventually
hmmm... biit will it work in landscape mode with the keyboard open?
no, not in its current design...
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/11399.htm
Is this what your after?
It's more like this
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/11237.htm
but for a desk, it's a support for the Tytyn with the keyboard out that raises and gives the phone a slight inclination(angle) so that you can type without looking downwards...
Guys thanks for bieng patient it turned out to be more diffucult to explain than I first thought... so once again thanx!
I think this is what you are looking for...
http://www.brodit.com/productinformation.jsp?anr=215143&sortiment=s216
crosswind said:
I think this is what you are looking for...
http://www.brodit.com/productinformation.jsp?anr=215143&sortiment=s216
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Hi, yes the Brodit table stand coupled with the Brodit passive holder 848691 allows the keyboard to be open and will sit happily as the most designer looking device holder availabble, it looks like a trophy! Plus you can then dock your usb cable to sync/chrage whilst its in the holder fixed to the tablestand. Hope that helps,
bryson
YES!!! there you go!! this is perfect! It really does the trick, thanks!!
hey you all,
I just bought this keyboard from frys for $39 for my media center pc. It has a built in scrolling track pad on the top right. it is about the same length as the gtab. when i plug it into the gtab, keys work but mouse does not. my gtab is still in stock form so mouse may work with all the great roms here.
If you don't have frys around, amazon still have it for $36. just search for hp mini wireless keyboard. there are two type one has a track ball and the one i have has a mouse sensor-like pad.
Mouse cursor isn't enabled on many roms. The only one I know of for gTabs is CyangogenMod.
good to know. maybe i'll try CyangogenMod when i'm brave enough.
I can also confirm that the mouse works on Vegan Beta 2. I was using it last night to play Angry Birds...
dingoberries said:
hey you all,
I just bought this keyboard from frys for $39 for my media center pc. It has a built in scrolling track pad on the top right. it is about the same length as the gtab. when i plug it into the gtab, keys work but mouse does not. my gtab is still in stock form so mouse may work with all the great roms here.
If you don't have frys around, amazon still have it for $36. just search for hp mini wireless keyboard. there are two type one has a track ball and the one i have has a mouse sensor-like pad.
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That is absolutely CRAZY... I had the same keyboard in my hand yesterday then put it back and thought I'd hold off only to have 'non-buyers' remorse later. Of all the smaller keyboards that one looked the nicest and had the mini usb connector so it doesn't stick out too much.
Guess I'll be stopping on the way home
I was hesitant to buy it too, until I realize it uses AA batteries. I have so much of those lying around.
For those interested, the keyboard has a slight angle where the batteries are held at the top, but the rest of the keyboard are like 2-3 mm thhttp://media.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon9.gifin. Receiver is tiny and can be stored away at the battery compartment.
@KnightCrusader
I was testing the batteries life of my new toy so i decided to install that game, and that stupid birds cost me a whole night sleep.
Question -- I'm only getting 97% charged and light is green. Any of you all get this too?
Logitech Wii Keyboard works great!
I bought this for websurfing on my Wii and never even opened the box. Decided to try it out yesterday on the G-Tab and it rocks.
You can grab one from amazon for 20.00
Usb attachment stores in the back of the keyboard which is nice. Uses 2 AA batteries.
No mouse pad or pointer built in but as a keyboard its great.
Wondering if it can connect through bluetooth like a Wiimote as it has that option. If someone figures that out please let me know. Connecting it through bluetooth would be even cooler than wireless usb!
Cycle the Battery
dingoberries said:
Question -- I'm only getting 97% charged and light is green. Any of you all get this too?
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Try cycling the battery, i.e. run the tablet until it drops, charge it to green+30 minutes, then do it again. Should be ok then. (BTW, it took me over two days to discharge the battery in my gtab, but if you play Angry Birds, you might be able to do it in a day. ).
With my worst Croc Dundee voice:
That is not a mini keyboard, THIS is a mini keyboard.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9811255&postcount=13
@mark
Doing the complete cycling now. Stupid tab takes too long to drain.
@rushless
that is not a mini, more like a micro but I do like it. I just need something easier to type and compose with.
hp micro keyboard with gtablet
-Check the review with pic of the HP micro u10g wireless keyboard at bettertoysthanbatman dot com. Works great with my gtab running cyanogen 7.0.0 beta 05. Exact same width as gtab.
Sorry, not allowed to post a clickable link yet.
Cycling the battery didn't work for me. Tried wiping battery data w/CWM. Worked for a while (got to 100%) more often than not but have not really noticed any depreciable run time loss. Using vegan beta1. HTH
I found that my logitect demini works with the gtab
Bought the hp mini wireless keyboard and it works great. The keyboard is simple, stylish, and feels solid. It is about the same length as the gtab and about 4" deep. This keyboard would also be great for an HTPC as well as it has an integrated mouse. The mouse doesn't do anything on the gtab however.
Some of the function keys on the keyboard actually do stuff to the gtab like volume up and down, and screen lock. I mostly plan to use the keyboard in meetings if I have to take notes.
Bought it at Staples in Canada for $40.
I am running Calkulin+Clemsyn3-OC/UV.
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Bought the hp mini wireless keyboard and it works great. The keyboard is simple, stylish, and feels solid. It is about the same length as the gtab and about 4" deep. This keyboard would also be great for an HTPC as well as it has an integrated mouse. The mouse doesn't do anything on the gtab however.
Some of the function keys on the keyboard actually do stuff to the gtab like volume up and down, and screen lock. I mostly plan to use the keyboard in meetings if I have to take notes.
Bought it at Staples in Canada for $40.
I am running Calkulin+Clemsyn3-OC/UV.
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Depends what rom your running. Vegan shows a mouse cursor and includes various shortcut buttons (home = fn+home button, esc = back, windows button= options)
I use a mini-usb GearHead keyboard with a multi-touch touchpad. I've tried it with a couple TnT varients and now with VEGAn 5.1.1 and it works great and the touchpad works for pinch-to-zoom as well. It shows up as a crosshair (not an arrow style cursor).
My only complaint about this keyboard is that it doesn't have a "shift" key on the right side.
I wonder if HP multimedia is still available?
ninjaprofessor said:
I bought this for websurfing on my Wii and never even opened the box. Decided to try it out yesterday on the G-Tab and it rocks.
You can grab one from amazon for 20.00
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Is that it ?
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wii-Cordless-Keyboard-Nintendo/dp/B001D1HCF6
not $20 though.
For completeness :
The HP mini
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ils?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1303334611&sr=1-1&seller=
The Gear Head Smart Touch Mini
http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Touch-M...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1303334542&sr=1-2
I just stumbled on this - has anyone tried it, or done business with this company?
I don't need a cradle with HDMI connectivity, and prefer not to pay $99 for the Motorola HD Multimedia Dock.
http://www.smartphonebay.net/Cradle-Dock-for-Motorola-Photon-p/crad-motopht4g.htm
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I just stumbled on this - has anyone tried it, or done business with this company?
I don't need a cradle with HDMI connectivity, and prefer not to pay $99 for the Motorola HD Multimedia Dock.
http://www.smartphonebay.net/Cradle-Dock-for-Motorola-Photon-p/crad-motopht4g.htm
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nice find...if it were a little cheaper i would jump on it...
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the moto dock is here ... still pricey for me
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I have all the motorola photon accessories I bought them from sprint, and they are all fan freakin tastic, the docking station the car cradle and the motorola blue tooth keyboard, everything is from motorola. I have my photon set up to use as a web tv on my flatscreen its absolutely amazing, I am using it right now typing on the bluetooth keyboard, there are no downfalls to this surfing is fast and snappy but I will tell you this I have netflix also and I have to open the app from the phone and switch it to full screen because if you use the mozilla firefox web browser to go to the netflix site it won't register a an authorized device so open the app from the phone and switch to full screen I am fortunate enough to live in a great 4g coverage area and I have no lags whatsoever or buffering, and. Jsut so you know I am running the stock rom the only thing I did was root the photon for the free wifi, I have had my photon for about 2 weeks, since I broke my epic, and was a die hard epic fan now I have both I started a new line of service and it only cost me an extra 15dollars a month for 2 lines so I switch back and forth when the battery gets low and I don't want to wait I just grab the other phone and off I go, but I will tell you this that having the docking station and the keyboard I don't use my laptop as much anymore, I work in web based IT so I am always on the net and this setup does averything I need, I walk up to my next project pop out the kick stand and pull out the keyboard and off to work I go, its really simplified my life a whole lot I hardly ever use my epic anymore, but it was my favorite so I can't see myself giving it up. Well my friends as for the car dock its amazing once you put the photon in the car dock it turns into a gps automatically and it comes with all the wires you need if you want to hook it up to the auxhillary port (hmm don't think I spelled that right!!!) Then the main screen give you 4 slots to put whatever app you use most, I use my phone to listen to my music thru the car speakers so that's how I have mine set up, well that's the end of this long post I hope it was helpful, if so don't forget to hit the thanks button, Later!!!!!
Motorola 89501 Photon Station
Great phone love this thing, did not even know about the docking station did some research and found this one at $29.95 anyone heard of this or do you have one and how does it compare
I cannot post the link but it is for sale at IncrediCell [/url])
Donkeyloco said:
Great phone love this thing, did not even know about the docking station did some research and found this one at $29.95 anyone heard of this or do you have one and how does it compare
I cannot post the link but it is for sale at IncrediCell [/url])
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I actually found this a few months back. here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475723
Currently I just have the tablet and have been thinking about buying the keyboard dock.
Is it worth $130? I currently have a laptop here at school, along with a desktop, and my tablet. My brother thinks it would be dumb to get the keyboard dock, because I would essentially have 3 computers.
Opinions?
I've heard people say that once you use the dock, you "almost" forget about using your other options. I just got my wife a TF101 and the dock for Valentine's Day and she doesn't want to use the tablet without the dock. I plan on picking up a dock for my Transformer soon because after playing with hers, I definitely need to have one. Hope that helps but at the end of the day, it's your decision and your wallet that's being affected.
I got both..
The question is
Is this replacing your laptop? If so i would say get a dock.. Its easier for me to type with the dock.. I only have it out the dock when going outside or gaming.
Other plus is the battery in the dock.
Just my 2cents.
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i thought i will get the dock play with it for a week and leave and idont its one of the best buys i had and consider the fact that here is costs 250 us dollars
ifind the dock a very good replacement for my other 2 laptops first of all its quite smaller than a mini laptop so its great for me to carry around
second the battery is awesome im working with it almost every day all day and the battery never died
even when im browsing the internet listening to music and downloading torrents
the time here is 18:20 right now im using it since around 4:30 i have 74 battery on dock
also it supports a few games so it nice to play with it
there are also 2 usb ports for DOK or xbox controller or ps3 controller for gaming
even some 3g dongles are supported
i pesonally find the dock one of the best buys for me
now it up for you to decide
p.s sorry for writing too much lol
You can never have enough computers
I bought the dock three days ago and am very pleased with it.
Typing is faster than the onscreen keyboard and battery life has doubled.
I also use it as a stand, so I don't have to use a case as a stand.
not sure if this has been answered before but can the dock charge other thing through usb like say a phone
i had the tablet for about 3 months without the dock and loved it. I got it about 2 months ago and its awesome. great build quality, battery is great, you can plug just about anything usb into it, thumb/hard drives, wireless mice, etc.
you wont use your laptop except to burn dvd's.
Hell, its great even to have as a charging station, its so easy to take on and off.
If you've got the money to spend, you wont regret it.
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Ligerblue said:
not sure if this has been answered before but can the dock charge other thing through usb like say a phone
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yes, when the tablet is on the dock it will charge phones etc.
if you remove the tablet it becomes useless, except to charge itself.
I agree with the other posters; the dock rocks! I use my tablet pretty much exclusively with the dock. With it the Transformer can easily replace a laptop.
One advantage I haven't seen mentioned yet (at least in this thread) is the dock also protects the tablet's screen, when they are folded together.
Hermit, when the transformer is folded into the keyboard dock, is it secured by some mechanism?
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Hermit, when the transformer is folded into the keyboard dock, is it secured by some mechanism?
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its kinda like spring loaded. Its a very firm hold, it doesn't flap around or anything.
If thats what you mean,
if your talking about how the tf attaches to the dock, then there are two hooks on the dock that lock into the bottom of the tf. then you have to slide the switch over to get it out. again very secure and firm.
Get the dock! I bought tablet alone at first but after a two months I decided to get the dock - and it changed the whole game! More juice, easier typing when needed, usb ports, card reader, even (rom based) 3g dongle!
Deffinetely go for it!
BTW - since I got TF (and the dock later) I didn't touched my laptop more than few times!
Bought it yesterday and got it today (F'yeah Amazon Prime)
It's awesome! I don't know why I have a laptop now >_<
dock is really awesome
it looks and feels amazing with tab attached to it! and battery life is incredible
I have to agree with everyone's comments about the dock - and as to "replacing" or having an extra computer......I have a dual screen I7, TF101, a hand me down Toshiba Tecra running as a home server, and a now dead Asus Slate (still trying to fix).
I have a Dell Studio XPS laptop that always overheats and runs out of battery way too fast. It's great and all but not practical for school use. I don't get much time near a charger so it's annoying to lug around a dead laptop.
I bought the tf in my first semester of college and absolutely adored it. I used it for everything and used it all day to bring it home with still 60-70% charge. 6 months later I bought the dock and it's just the cherry on top. It works beautifully, it's small, it's fast, it does everything I need it to do (Web surfing, music, study, gaming) and last days without charging (Doesn't heat up at all, only a little tiny bit when charging)
My laptop now stays at home as my webserver as an alternative to buying another desktop.
It's all up to you if you're going to use it enough to pay the $130 for the dock.
I just got the dock yesterday and have to say, it is very nice indeed.. I have a question though.
How do the little doors/flaps hold up for the USB connectors? They seem a bit flimsy and I was wondering if anyone has had any problems with those?
Get the dock.
The Transformer is only as good as the other offerings (Xoom/Tab/iPad) without it. With it, it's the best tablet on the market bar none...
Sell one of your laptops to fund it
Just to echo what everyone else is saying,
When I first saw the TF at I think it was CES (or MWC) last year, I thought it was just another android tablet. Its got a keyboard? Great, iPad has stuff like that too, so whatever.
But then my friend got one in the summer AND IT FOLDS UP LIKE A LAPTOP?! Sold! AND ITS A BATTERY?! AND A TRACKPAD?! USB PORTS?!
Needless to say, I was incredulous. The keyboard I think is what sets it apart from everything else on the market (save the prime). You can have your galaxy tabs and your xooms and xyboards - have fun typing on them. Not to mention all the function keys along the top row with shortcuts for the browser, settings, volume, brightness, probably some other stuff.
And it probably wouldn't be the worst idea in the world to throw a sizable SD into the dock to supplement your storage.
I wouldn't wait a second to buy the dock. Best addition to a tab ever. So much easier to type and the screen is protected during travel. Only downside is the additional $$$ really.
The extra battery life alone makes the dock worth it. Since getting the dock, I've put my Macbook pro up for sale and am just using my tablet (use my media pc for everything else).
One thing I wish is that the trackpad worked more like a real mouse (ie. when you're trying to drag something on the screen (to select text or drag the screen of a flash window). Right now it just acts as though you are touching the screen with your finger. It's still a lot better though. I find myself using the touchscreen more than the trackpad though (unless I need to make more precise touches).
I have no regrets of getting the dock.
Be warned though, if you let the battery in the dock completely die, you will need to plug it into a 5V power adapter to get the tablet to communicate properly with the dock's battery (will show up as 0% even if it's fully charged). I just plug my USB cable into my USB-110V adapter for my blackberry for a few seconds and it's good to go again.
Today I stopped by an ATT corporate store and picked up the Padfone X Mobile Dock / Keyboard for $99.00
Jumping right into the goods because I really dont need to give a lengthy explanation of how a bluetooth keyboard works
Pros:
1) Perfect compliment to the Padfone X, works perfect and has a a bunch of shortcut selections that replace what would be the f1 to f12 keys
2) Dedicated screenshot key, perfect for stealing those instagram/facebook meme's lol
3) Holds the pad snug and is not a pain to detatch
4) Charges rather quickly
5) Is software upgrade-able, at the moment there is little or no mention of firmware updates for the keyboard but you'll see in the cons why we will be seeing an update soon
6) Very easy to pair with the phone and works with other bluetooth enabled devices.
7) The touchpad is very accurate and the buttons click very nicely
8) Built to last, this is not cheaply made, the keyboard is very rugged and has an all aluminum housing. The LED light alerts you to whether the keyboard is pairing or if there is a change in the battery life.
Cons:
1) The keyboard is heavier than the tablet and phone, so carrying this around in your backpack or preferred carrying bag will be a bit of a workout
2) Does not come with a charger, yes you must switch out the charger from the tablet or phone once you are finished and plug in to recharge the keyboard. I would assume the keyboard has some kind of extended battery in conjunction with its metal housing that adds weight, but the aluminum does add weight
3) does not charge natively via QI wireless, it charges only via micro usb
4) does not connect to the Padfone X in any other way but bluetooth, so there is no way the Padfone X station could charge the keyboard directly.
5) Keyboard lag when using the navigational keys too fast, although a software update can fix this
6) The shortcuts using the trackpad are a small learning curve, but no shortcuts to swipe scroll up or down on pages
7) A keyboard that costs $99, well if you want to make your Padfone X experience complete you will get this, I would say wait for the price to go down but do get one if you can.
The keyboard only comes by itself with the standard Asus instructions. It would have been nice if they could have included a dual charger of some kind, Like the one pictured in the instructions that doesn't seem to exist at the moment
Remember that this device is brand new, and who knows what kind of updates and/or features could be given in due time. With the keyboard attached it is a weighty item. Portable it is but I would have not complained of manufacturing quality if they used the same materials for the keyboard as they did with the Screen dock and phone.
I am curious however as to why this keyboard is so heavy...who knows anyone have the courage to gut theirs?
On a scale of 1 to 10 overall i give this accessory a 7 in fairness. Perhaps if they could have integrated a QI charger to both power the phone and tablet dock it would be worth its weight.
Are you sure the keyboard can receive firmware updates?
On the underside of the keyboard is a label that reads H/W ver 2.0, S/W ver 1.0
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Hi,
Anybody knows if it works with padfone 2?
Thanks
fsg said:
Hi,
Anybody knows if it works with padfone 2?
Thanks
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The Bluetooth keyboard works with just about any android device once paired. However the function keys have variable effects depending on the device
8125Omnimax said:
The Bluetooth keyboard works with just about any android device once paired. However the function keys have variable effects depending on the device
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Got the phone with dock for $189.99, not brand new but in like new condition, still available.
damiloveu said:
Got the phone with dock for $189.99, not brand new but in like new condition, still available.
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Do you have the keyboard too?
I'm trying to find where to buy the Keyboard for the Padfone X, can anyone help me please???
Toney092 said:
Do you have the keyboard too?
I'm trying to find where to buy the Keyboard for the Padfone X, can anyone help me please???
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Seconded, I want to get the keyboard too but I can't find it. Any help locating one, or if someone wants to sell me theirs - it'd be much appreciated.
me too friends ..searched for it every where with no luck
BerayekZ said:
me too friends ..searched for it every where with no luck
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can you confirm how many keystroke will register simultaneously? basically i am asking if the keyboard has N-key rollover especially important for gaming like pressing w and a and say space for firing
clyevo said:
can you confirm how many keystroke will register simultaneously? basically i am asking if the keyboard has N-key rollover especially important for gaming like pressing w and a and say space for firing
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Do you know many android games that leverage keyboards? I haven't seen any... Most are touchscreen.
In my (extremely) testing, I haven't had any problems with simultaneous key presses. I have had issue with the trackpad when typing (palms keep pressing it) - there's a button to disable the trackpad that I need to get accustom too using. The keyboard is also so narrow that they had to remove the ' " and the / ? buttons. They have instead moved those to the buttons immediately to their left which will let you access the symbols for ' " / ? by holding the function key down. REALLY hard to get used to.
Overall, it's a keyboard for when you're in a pinch, not for comfort.
hi
can i use this keyboard with my Padfone S ?
asus.com/uk/Tablets_Mobile/PadFone_Station_Dock
yes you can use this with the padfone s . im using it right now as i type
kaylord84 said:
yes you can use this with the padfone s . im using it right now as i type
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Is that a Padfone 1 keyboard dock that you're using with Padfone S?? Or did I misunderstand?
Just wondering as I am a firm Padfone fan and I need to replace my PF2 (managed to drop it one too many times). The lack of a keyboard dock has been annoying me since I got the PF2 - and the idea that I could re-use my PF1 keyboard seems a good one for now.
Cheers
Pascoe
no its the Padfone X mobile dock im using with the Padfone S
kaylord84 said:
no its the Padfone X mobile dock im using with the Padfone S
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Ahhhh ok - well that at least makes more sense. Doesn't help me in the short term though I guess as those padfone X keyboards seem to be hard to get hold of.
What I really want is a transformer book V but it looks like that was never actually released.
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yes you can use this with the padfone s . im using it right now as i type
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thank you .
where can i buy this keyboard , i'm not finding it on amazon . could you please give a link ? i'm from Baltimore
I bought mine from AT&T its since been discontinued
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I bought mine from AT&T its since been discontinued
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I just grabbed a new one on eBay, cheaper than it was when it was introduced, but still really too expensive.
I love that it grabs on to the tablet and gives you a nice clam shell, but I cannot stress enough how incredibly heavy it makes it. I mean the tablet/phone combo was no lightweight to start with and the keyboard might weight more by itself. Compared to the Motorola Atrix keyboard I had been using it's a considerable weight jump. You may have to invest in a man-purse if you want to carry it around.
The track pad seemed a little sloppy/slow compared to the bluetooth mouse I had been using, but since you have the touch screen, I can excuse that.