I'm looking for a dock for my Optimus G that will allow me to hook up a keyboard and mouse or at least just a keyboard to it. Does anyone know of a dock like this or if it is even possible for the Optimus G? I know there is a dock like this for the Note 2 but its over $100 and that is a lot to throw away if it doesn't work. If anyone has some insight let me know.
Use an MHL adapter
You can use any blue tooth mouse and keyboard. Try a blue tooth keyboard with a track pad. And use any MHL cable to display the content onto a screen.
Aerobane said:
I'm looking for a dock for my Optimus G that will allow me to hook up a keyboard and mouse or at least just a keyboard to it. Does anyone know of a dock like this or if it is even possible for the Optimus G? I know there is a dock like this for the Note 2 but its over $100 and that is a lot to throw away if it doesn't work. If anyone has some insight let me know.
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http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=PA-BK03-PB&cat=WLS
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Thanks for the responses guys ill look into the different options. Do you know also if there is a way to have the phone connected to a laptop and almost work like a vm of the phone on the desktop where you could have it in its own window and run everything like email and texting off of it through the computer? I tried googling and researching this on my own but didn't come up with much. It may be because i don't know the right terminology to look for.
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Thanks for the responses guys ill look into the different options. Do you know also if there is a way to have the phone connected to a laptop and almost work like a vm of the phone on the desktop where you could have it in its own window and run everything like email and texting off of it through the computer? I tried googling and researching this on my own but didn't come up with much. It may be because i don't know the right terminology to look for.
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LG makes a program called On Screen Phone that will allow you to see everything you're doing on your phone in real-time as well as use your mouse to control it. There will be a bit of lag, but I think it works well enough. Apparently some phones can do this over WiFi, but ours only has the option to do it over usb. I only played with it some this past weekend, so others may know more about it.
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CapnPez said:
LG makes a program called On Screen Phone that will allow you to see everything you're doing on your phone in real-time as well as use your mouse to control it. There will be a bit of lag, but I think it works well enough. Apparently some phones can do this over WiFi, but ours only has the option to do it over usb. I only played with it some this past weekend, so others may know more about it.
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works over WiFi on our devices as well its a little finicky though
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works over WiFi on our devices as well its a little finicky though
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Cool! Thanks for that. I just tried it and it seems to work nearly as well as the USB (at least in my few minutes of playing with it). Is there a way to get sound to work through the PC for video playback?
yeah for the most part it works without issue, other times can't seem to get it to connect by Wi-Fi for the life of me, USB always works tho... I briefly had the same thought as far as audio output but due to the varying delay between device and monitor the mouths would never match even if you delayed the audio it'd need constant adjustments because the video delay varies in light of that mhl would be the way to go for audio/ video or miracast but good luck with that
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I found this while looking yesterday and figured others may be interested in as well. The only problem I've found is that there is no ringtone or alert for new text messages other than the name of the tab changing in the browser to alert you. Other than that it works pretty well. Airdroid. Thanks for the suggestions guys, appreciate it.
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Would this thing work on Touch HD? Anyone have any idea? I've been googling all afternoon, but no one seems to mention anything about this neat keyboard pairing with XDA devices.
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Would this thing work on Touch HD? Anyone have any idea? I've been googling all afternoon, but no one seems to mention anything about this neat keyboard pairing with XDA devices.
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I think it wont -- in the link you provided its said and showed that theres a usb receiver and it works in 2400ghz frequency--- basically the keyboard comunicates only with the usb thingy, that came with the keyboard!!!
NO IT WONT!!
except only if you make it bluetooth keyboard!!!
Moving this to Blackstone accessories!
Yeah, sorry, I accidentally posted in the wrong thread
This is what you want!
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/8193/
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This is what you want!
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/8193/
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Nah, actually I'm aware of that thingy, but that's not what I want. I want a hardware keyboard I can use in my hands or in my lap. This one requires a flat surface to work and that's not an option since I need to be able to use the keyboard in the car / plane / train / ferryboat etc. So I have excluded pretty much all foldable keyboards because they can't be used that way.
I also saw the Logitech diNovo mini keyboard, which looks awesome, but is just so damn expensive I figured I first try to find some kind of alternative. There are a few mini wireless keyboards available out there, but only Logitech and this Super Tiny have illuminated keys (also a must have for me) and can be used without flat surface.
Guess I'll have to go for Logitech then
You could try by using the veripart 3-in-1 converter, which will give you a USB-port, so you can stick the transmitter onto it...
But I don't know how to get the drivers onto your device then....
Grtz,
Degake
Look for the Think outside, or i-Go bluetooth keyboard. it's foldable but you can use it on your lap also. I have been using one for the past two years. fantastic device!!
Colin
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/3848&cl=US,EN
thats what I would like to get soon
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http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/3848&cl=US,EN
thats what I would like to get soon
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Yeah, me too, but I'm still undecided. Mostly because the reviews I read weren't that great as I expected.
To be honest, if I'm going to pay 150 euros for a plastic keyboard, then I expect it will be fantastic, and judging by what I read, it's just not so great as one would think.
I own a lot of Logitech devices and have been using their keyboards / mices for years. I never regret paying top money for those gadgets, but I'm just not sure about this little thing. Unfortunately, none of the available reviews tested this keyboard as an attachment to PDA device - most were oriented to Windows Vista tv application / web browsing. So, I'll wait for someone here on the forums to get it and report
Well there is this on the same web site http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00791&cat_id=034&dept_id=015
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Would this thing work on Touch HD? Anyone have any idea? I've been googling all afternoon, but no one seems to mention anything about this neat keyboard pairing with XDA devices.
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This probably would, its the bluetooth version.
http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00791&cat_id=034&dept_id=015
fastie said:
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/3848&cl=US,EN
thats what I would like to get soon
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I have this already, primarily for my PS3, have not tried to see if it works alongside the Touch HD. I can try tonight if people want to know.
Abandoned-Trolley said:
I have this already, primarily for my PS3, have not tried to see if it works alongside the Touch HD. I can try tonight if people want to know.
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Please try and report back. I also need small thumb keyboard.
tnx
Abandoned-Trolley said:
I have this already, primarily for my PS3, have not tried to see if it works alongside the Touch HD. I can try tonight if people want to know.
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Please do test it!
I'm very interested in it's functioning with HD. Can you test it in SMS / Opera / Word? See if there's a way for the soft keys to be controled via keyboard.
Also, general impressions would be most welcomed.
John R said:
Well there is this on the same web site http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00791&cat_id=034&dept_id=015
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OMG! Its a ZX Spectrum keyboard!!!
Rozenthal said:
Please do test it!
I'm very interested in it's functioning with HD. Can you test it in SMS / Opera / Word? See if there's a way for the soft keys to be controled via keyboard.
Also, general impressions would be most welcomed.
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the main keys and dpad work fine on the dinovo mini, not sure about the soft keys will test
and let you know (though I think they don't)
How about the Freedom Slim Keyboard .. http://www.htcdepot.com/freedom-slim-keypad/9A55A5051.htm about the size of the HD and nice metalic feel to it.
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the main keys and dpad work fine on the dinovo mini, not sure about the soft keys will test
and let you know (though I think they don't)
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The softkeys are not accessible currently
though maybe some kind of key mapper might get around this
Bt Keyboard pairs but no response from keypresses
Hi,
Hopefully someone can help me with this as I am rather stuck.
I got this keyboard http://www.iconuk.co.uk/Keyboards--Mice-&-Tablets/Bluetooth-Keyboards/Keysonic-Mini-Blutooth-Wireless-Keyboard-KB-ACK-595BT/p-1583-621-1758-4106/ - Keysonic KB-ACK-595BT.
So far I have only got it to work twice with the touch HD, where it connected and was quite happy typing and controlling windows mobile (typed a whole document quite happily). However, the 2nd time it took several attempts before it would work and now I can't seem to do it again.
As far as I can tell the keyboard is fine (connects to windowsXP without issue) but after paring with the Phone (which it accepts) there is no response from the key presses.
I've tried all sorts to get it to work, but no utility or attempts to change the stack or Soft/Hard resets seems to help. I've even upgraded the radio to 1.12.25.16 but made no difference. I think this must be a WM6.1 issue with BT paring but I'm out of idea on how to fix it.
It is driving me nuts though, since it worked twice so why doesn't it now? Can't find anyone else who has had a similar problem so stuck for ideas on what to try next.
Thanks in advance.
Tim.
hi guys,
after abit of help. i bought a hdmi adaptor, from amazon this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007K8NNOA/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
so that i would be able to play content from my phone straight through to my tv. I also bought a new hdmi lead and i connected using the phone charger and lead that came with the phone.
When i plug it all together it shows on the phone that hdmi out is connected and i can display video or photos on the external device. But no matter what i do i cannot get a picture to display on the tv.
Am i doing something wrong? Or does it never work? I tried rebooting the phone i tested the hdmi lead to make sure it works. Is there another option on the phone i need to select to i need to use a different app?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Are you on the stock rom/kernel? I can't say I use this feature as much as I thought I would, but I have noticed some kernels break this feature (though I can't say which ones anymore - been a while) and I've seen some roms break this as well. I don't know if this was a placebo or what, but I also noticed that it broke for me after removing some of Sprint's or HTC's bloatware... I think it was the transfer app, but it doesn't make much sense to me why.
I'd try it on a full stock rom/kernel first to make sure it's not software related. Then try it on multiple TVs. I actually had an experience once where it wouldn't display on my TV, but worked fine on my HDMI enabled pc monitor - same symptoms you're describing. Tried different kernel, all was better. But I've also read about people just having a bad mhl adapter or bad hdmi cable too.
As above it needs to be supported by rom and kernal. Try a stock configuration and see what happens. If that fails it might be a faulty adaptor, these cheap ones are known to fail easily.
i appreciate your guys help. i am on stock rom/kernal. my tv is pretty new. The phone is showing as having a hdmi connection so wasn't sure if it could still be the adaptor? i will try it on another tv at the weekend. if it still doesn't work maybe send the adaptor back?
so it should display whilst playing a film through the stock video player? i dont need to use a special programme or anything else?
It automatically displays whatever is on the phone's screen. No need for anything special beyond plugging it in. It could still be a faulty adapter even though the phone shows hdmi.
Another idea might be to double check your tv out settings on the phone. Make sure those are correct.
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gk1984 said:
It automatically displays whatever is on the phone's screen. No need for anything special beyond plugging it in. It could still be a faulty adapter even though the phone shows hdmi.
Another idea might be to double check your tv out settings on the phone. Make sure those are correct.
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Ah so it may still be the adapter. ok, thanks.
also how do you double check the tv settings? sorry if that is a noobish question.
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Ah so it may still be the adapter. ok, thanks.
also how do you double check the tv settings? sorry if that is a noobish question.
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Maybe just maybe, have it all plugged in before turning it on, then try.
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3vo3d said:
Ah so it may still be the adapter. ok, thanks.
also how do you double check the tv settings? sorry if that is a noobish question.
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I can't remember exactly. It's in the phone settings. I'm on the ice cream sandwich leak so I think it's a little different.
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I can't remember exactly. It's in the phone settings. I'm on the ice cream sandwich leak so I think it's a little different.
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ive looked everywhere in the phone settings and cannot find it. also i read through the manual and must be really dumb as i cannot see anything in there about it either.
@ scariola thanks i tried your suggestion as well.
i would be really interested to hear if anyone ever got this to work?
You have to have it plugged into the wall outlet as well. Just a thought
just an update guys i tried it on an oldish portable tv and it worked? so no idea why it doesn't work here at home???
still thanks for all the help.
Has anyone ever played online games using their phone's USB tether? Either on a console or on a PC.
I just thought about this and got curious. My PS3's in the repair shop so I can't try it out my self. Has anyone ever tried? And is it possible? :O
SuperAce609 said:
Has anyone ever played online games using their phone's USB tether? Either on a console or on a PC.
I just thought about this and got curious. My PS3's in the repair shop so I can't try it out my self. Has anyone ever tried? And is it possible? :O
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Droidpad! Check it out on play store! Don't remember on USB but it definitely works on WiFi. Excellent thing. (Getting used to controls takes time )
Edit: You might want to see nJoy as well. Only Wifi though this one.Paid I think (Haven't tried)
If you mean connecting to something like PSN or Xbox live. I played COD4 on PS3 using a wifi hotspot and it played ok, a bit of lag but playable. Never tried with USB but wifi hotspot is easier
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If you mean connecting to something like PSN or Xbox live. I played COD4 on PS3 using a wifi hotspot and it played ok, a bit of lag but playable. Never tried with USB but wifi hotspot is easier
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Yeah, that's what I meant. I think you should have less lag if you go USB though. Faster and more secure connection. That's what I think.
But good, glad to know it works
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Droidpad! Check it out on play store! Don't remember on USB but it definitely works on WiFi. Excellent thing. (Getting used to controls takes time )
Edit: You might want to see nJoy as well. Only Wifi though this one.Paid I think (Haven't tried)
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I know what you mean. Instead of DroidPad I use Gmote though. Been using it for a while and I really like it.
But what does the other app have to do with this? Lol
Back then when we didn't have router, my brother and I played RF Online with mobile network, tethered via USB in his Sony Ericsson Dumbphone
So yeah it works, but when the signal goes down, sometimes it freeze for a while
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Hello,
I bought an external keyboard that connects via the mini usb port. It didn't work, but found a suggestion:
When I first connected my adapter that came with my tablet to the keyboard adapter I was very disappointed that nothing happened. I tried several different browser pages, but nothing happened. I read reviews on here and noticed on about that someone mentioned they changed their USB settings and their keyboard finally started working. So, I immediately went to my Settings, Advanced Settings, and then USB BUS MODE and changed it from DEVICE mode to HOST mode and VOILA - the keyboard immediately started functioning
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I tried to find where to change the usb settings to host but couldn't find the area. Is there anywhere I can find this? I am using the AOPK Rom. Thanks for any help!
OTG not in any of the Nook Tablet yet
OTG is not implemented yet on the stock nor current cm10 roms based on what I have asked in this forum for Nook Tablet. I know you can do this with the new nooks that have monochrome display. May I ask where did you read this article?
bulsatar said:
Hello,
I bought an external keyboard that connects via the mini usb port. It didn't work, but found a suggestion:
I tried to find where to change the usb settings to host but couldn't find the area. Is there anywhere I can find this? I am using the AOPK Rom. Thanks for any help!
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yep, it was in a review of the product on amazon. here is a link to the product:look at couple reviews down. I am happy to wait just want to make sure that I will be able to use it soon
bulsatar said:
yep, it was in a review of the product on amazon. here is a link to the product:look at couple reviews down. I am happy to wait just want to make sure that I will be able to use it soon
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Were you reading the review for the Nook Color with working usb otg? It does work for that tablet, not the NT though.
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I wasn't looking specifically for how to get it working on the tablet, just looking in general for how to do it in android. Hopefully they implement the otg soon
I just downloaded the new cm10 (snappy and no more reboot/sdcard lost errors!!) but there wasn't anything about the type of usb connection in that one either...
Am I not going to be able to use this keyboard? Will I have to break down and buy a price blue tooth one????
bulsatar said:
I just downloaded the new cm10 (snappy and no more reboot/sdcard lost errors!!) but there wasn't anything about the type of usb connection in that one either...
Am I not going to be able to use this keyboard? Will I have to break down and buy a price blue tooth one????
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At this time the NT does not have usb otg on any ROM, it may in the future, but if and when is not known at this time. The NT will never have bluetooth, Never. It has been well documented why, do a search and read. So a BT keyboard will never work. Is it really that hard to type with your thumbs?
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It isn't really a matter of difficulty, it is a matter of duration. I didn't want a full laptop and I like the android os so wanted to try a tablet with a keyboard for my mobile computing needs. I am do a good amount of typing (chapters for novels and such) and prefer a keyboard. I was using my phone before and it was a lot slower than what I can do with a keyboard and got tiring after an hour or so. It isn't detrimental that I can't use a keyboard, just desired.
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It isn't really a matter of difficulty, it is a matter of duration. I didn't want a full laptop and I like the android os so wanted to try a tablet with a keyboard for my mobile computing needs. I am do a good amount of typing (chapters for novels and such) and prefer a keyboard. I was using my phone before and it was a lot slower than what I can do with a keyboard and got tiring after an hour or so. It isn't detrimental that I can't use a keyboard, just desired.
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I bought a Toshiba Thrive 32gb off craigslist for $200. I am now running CM10. I bought it for those exact reasons. It has full sized usb, full sized hdmi, micro usb, full sized sd card expandable to 128 gb, bluetooth capable, gps, 10.1" screen. I use a mouse through usb, bluetooth keyboard, and I hook it up to my TV or
computer monitor and is performs really well as a portable computer with little cost involved.
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lol, after spending 150 on the tablet I think that I am going to skip buying another, however I have started looking at other virtual keyboard options and will be trying out a few to see if they can fill the gap until/if they activate the usb otg. Thanks for the info and I will reply if I find a keyboard that I like enough to be useable as a touch typer!!
Ok so, all I really do is look on FB and look on ebay, which my phone can do perfectly, obviously. I have a MHL adapter to connect it to my TV which works perfect also, but my question is which keyboard and mouse would pair with the devices bluetooth so I can use the MHL adapter and the keyboard and mouse to use it as a mini desktop computer or a "Smart TV".
Please not to expensive and not cheap and tacky, thank you very much.
TheCyberShocker said:
Ok so, all I really do is look on FB and look on ebay, which my phone can do perfectly, obviously. I have a MHL adapter to connect it to my TV which works perfect also, but my question is which keyboard and mouse would pair with the devices bluetooth so I can use the MHL adapter and the keyboard and mouse to use it as a mini desktop computer or a "Smart TV".
Please not to expensive and not cheap and tacky, thank you very much.
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Why don't you use OTG cable to connect mouse/keyboard to your SGS3 it will cost u less and you can use any usb keyboard or mouse, why do you want to spend lots of money buying a new keyboard and mouse.. one thing is you will have limitation to use only one device at a time..
Because I can't use my mhl adapter then. Currently doing that now but want the option to display on TV and use KB and mouse.
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There are guides on the internet to make an OTG / MHL adaptor if you're that way inclined
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Really? Did look ages ago but can't find a thing. Could you point me in the right direction please
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Gah, I cant find it now. I know someone posted a link to a homemade one in a thread I was in a while back but search isnt finding it
Thanks anyways mate. Just ordered one from eBay supports USB mircosd SD card 1080p HDMI and micro USB to help keep charge. cost me. £9.99 quiet happy if it works haha
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=130981021162
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TheCyberShocker said:
Thanks anyways mate. Just ordered one from eBay supports USB mircosd SD card 1080p HDMI and micro USB to help keep charge. cost me. £9.99 quiet happy if it works haha
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=130981021162
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Cool, please feed back when you know
certainly will.
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I'm thinking of getting this
http://goo.gl/qMBfCt
so I dont need to sit to close to the T.V
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I'm thinking of getting this
http://goo.gl/qMBfCt
so I dont need to sit to close to the T.V
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What do you plan on doing with your phone connected to TV? My idea was using it to word process and well basically everything a PC does which is why I use a full sized wireless keyboard and mouse set I got cheap. If yours is just for doing simple tasks running down this road is not a bad idea. There is the same sort of concept bundle which is this one
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181211348976
Which looks a little better on using the keyboard as it's not all cramped up. You know?
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Well yeah basically use it the same way as you but just to use it as a backup in case my Laptop plays up , but the one you posted does look better
Petesky said:
Well yeah basically use it the same way as you but just to use it as a backup in case my Laptop plays up , but the one you posted does look better
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Yeh or see if you can try and get a cheap mouse and keyboard set. Wireless one but that's your choice
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