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It's called TK2 bluetooth handset. it costs $20 on ebay ATM.
I've just bought one fron ebay. The sound quality is ok, battery life(from what te page says) is pretty good, also it rings when a call comein.
What's bad: The only ringtone it has is the famous iphone one...
I've not decided yet, if i ever saw a more ugly headset then that ... but its defniatly going for the first 3.
Beside that, why should i carry one that is as big as an iPod?
If the Smartphone is already a big one, the rest dont has to / should not be.
it's big. but good find
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TQSLDFjtmE
Im just going to get the SBH52 when its availiable
http://www.clove.co.uk/sony-smart-bluetooth-handset-sbh52
After seeing this and the Samsung pen headset it really comfort me on my choice to go for the sbh52 even if it'll be pricy.
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Currently i am using one of these "Bluetooth dialers". They are tiny and work ok - the audio quality is nothing to rave about, though.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...aler&_nkw=bluetooth+dialer&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Waiting for the sbh52. The only thing i am disappointed about the shb52 is lack of aptx support. Strange that NONE of the Sony Bluetooth headsets have it. Wonder why.
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Currently i am using one of these "Bluetooth dialers". They are tiny and work ok - the audio quality is nothing to rave about, though.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...aler&_nkw=bluetooth+dialer&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Waiting for the sbh52. The only thing i am disappointed about the shb52 is lack of aptx support. Strange that NONE of the Sony Bluetooth headsets have it. Wonder why.
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Which one specifically are you using? They look kind of cool... The ability to dial from the device itself.
I know you can do that with the SBH52 but I'd quite like a lightweight option that you can just keep on a lanyard etc.
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Which one specifically are you using? They look kind of cool... The ability to dial from the device itself.
I know you can do that with the SBH52 but I'd quite like a lightweight option that you can just keep on a lanyard etc.
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I use the Bluedio BD100 - http://dx.com/p/bluedio-bd100-1-0-oled-usb-bluetooth-v2-1-dialer-headset-white-3-5mm-jack-127233
A discussion around it on XDA itself - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709473
Interesting, it has one feature that the SBH52 does not - the ability to sync the phonebook. The BD100 copies over all the phonebook entries, and allows you to scroll through and dial out from the device itself. The SBH52, from what I have read, can only redial recent calls (which even the BD100 lets you). I am surprised why Sony left out such a useful feature.
Apart from that, the BD100 has vibration and a single high-pitched ringtone (which will scare you the first time you hear it!). You cannot change it, but luckily you can turn it off. Though there is a model from Satechi that, apparently, comes with 8 ringtones.
Call quality is ok, though a bit muffled. Music quality is mediocre, especially if you are used to aptx headsets like the HS3000 from Samsung or the HTC BH S600.
I have been using it for over six months (previously with my Note 2) and have not encountered the issues others have in the XDA thread. Been stable and reliable for me.
The best part is the size and weight. Worth the price i paid.
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I use the Bluedio BD100 - http://dx.com/p/bluedio-bd100-1-0-oled-usb-bluetooth-v2-1-dialer-headset-white-3-5mm-jack-127233
A discussion around it on XDA itself - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709473
Interesting, it has one feature that the SBH52 does not - the ability to sync the phonebook. The BD100 copies over all the phonebook entries, and allows you to scroll through and dial out from the device itself. The SBH52, from what I have read, can only redial recent calls (which even the BD100 lets you). I am surprised why Sony left out such a useful feature.
Apart from that, the BD100 has vibration and a single high-pitched ringtone (which will scare you the first time you hear it!). You cannot change it, but luckily you can turn it off. Though there is a model from Satechi that, apparently, comes with 8 ringtones.
Call quality is ok, though a bit muffled. Music quality is mediocre, especially if you are used to aptx headsets like the HS3000 from Samsung or the HTC BH S600.
I have been using it for over six months (previously with my Note 2) and have not encountered the issues others have in the XDA thread. Been stable and reliable for me.
The best part is the size and weight. Worth the price i paid.
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Sure it have interesting features, but going size, weight, features and price wise you can go as well for a full phone, like a Nokia 105 with longer talking time and standby time as well as better audio quality with Nokia quality and the all for about $20.
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The SBH52, from what I have read, can only redial recent calls (which even the BD100 lets you). I am surprised why Sony left out such a useful feature.
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I'm surprised at that as well. I hope they release an app that rectifies that and at least lets you access the entire phonebook.
could someone please explain to me why anyone would want a device like this?
so many nice, small, BT headsets, with great sound, and many even ring when you get a call, so why would you want something this big, ugly, with horrible sound, when a nice BT headset is so much better in every way?
thanks!
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could someone please explain to me why anyone would want a device like this?
so many nice, small, BT headsets, with great sound, and many even ring when you get a call, so why would you want something this big, ugly, with horrible sound, when a nice BT headset is so much better in every way?
thanks!
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I don't think the sony sbh52 is in any way ugly. It's just like a normal Bluetooth set as it allows you to plug in headphones but it also lets you take calls without the headphone connected.
I agree some of the other units which are basically like a small phone are not by cup of tea. At that point I just as well carry a normal small phone plus a tablet lol
I agree the sony unit isnt really ugly, but a couple of the other ones I saw really were..
it just seems weird to carry "2 phones" around with you at the same time...or am I missing something?
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I agree the sony unit isnt really ugly, but a couple of the other ones I saw really were..
it just seems weird to carry "2 phones" around with you at the same time...or am I missing something?
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Well I can't speak for anyone else but yes by getting the Z Ultra Im trying to combine the phone/tablet experience and only have to carry one device.
Having said that I won't mind carrying the SBH52. But the point is if I forget it I can still make calls without it. :good:
I thought that is what my mindset would be when I bought the GN2; I ended up getting a Note 8.0 a couple of months ago, which is the perfect tablet size, IMO..Can you put the sony in your pocket when you wear "normal" pants, not skinny jeans, or, will in not fit in any pants pocket? It looks narrow and long, like it would fit in loose pants pockets..
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I thought that is what my mindset would be when I bought the GN2; I ended up getting a Note 8.0 a couple of months ago, which is the perfect tablet size, IMO..Can you put the sony in your pocket when you wear "normal" pants, not skinny jeans, or, will in not fit in any pants pocket? It looks narrow and long, like it would fit in loose pants pockets..
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I think it will fit in normal pants pockets but definitely not skinny jeans. What I did was buy a cheep TPU case off ebay for $3 so I could check out the dimentions and try it in my pockets first
Coming from a note 2 I know what you mean. I don't have much use for a full blown tablet though and in the past I've handed down both an ipad and nexus 7 to family members. I just want a large screen mobile thats not a pain to browse or consume media on while on the move. For anything other than that, serious browsing or for real productivity I'll switch to the laptop.
Even then I find Im far more productive when trying to do real work when using a desktop PC. The laptop is a macbook pro so its no slouch, but simply being sat at a desk using a large screen monitor, full sized keyboard etc.
Anyway I got off track there a little lol.. I think the note 8 is a good size, pity they made the side bezels so big though. The phone functionality on the cellular model is sometime id like to see enabled on all tablets.
my wife has the note 10.1 tablet, which I find too big; we both had original Motorola Xooms, which were also 10 inch, and I thought was too bulky..The 8 inch tablet really hits the sweet spot, IMO..
problem is, if I get a 6.4 inch phone, and have an 8 inch tablet, are these devices too similiar too each other?
my tablet is a wifi model, but I make VOIP calls with it, and can text with it too; wifi is everywhere, and where it isnt, I just tether to my GN2, so connectivity is not an issue..
My wife is already warning me I am not getting the Sony, so, until someone is selling it here, and I can take her to a store and show her how cool it is, I have to control myself! She thought I was nuts getting a Note 1, then she wanted one; when I got a note 2, she said I was nuts again, but now she has one too, so there is definately a pattern here I can take advantage of!
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my wife has the note 10.1 tablet, which I find too big; we both had original Motorola Xooms, which were also 10 inch, and I thought was too bulky..The 8 inch tablet really hits the sweet spot, IMO..
problem is, if I get a 6.4 inch phone, and have an 8 inch tablet, are these devices too similiar too each other?
my tablet is a wifi model, but I make VOIP calls with it, and can text with it too; wifi is everywhere, and where it isnt, I just tether to my GN2, so connectivity is not an issue..
My wife is already warning me I am not getting the Sony, so, until someone is selling it here, and I can take her to a store and show her how cool it is, I have to control myself! She thought I was nuts getting a Note 1, then she wanted one; when I got a note 2, she said I was nuts again, but now she has one too, so there is definitely a pattern here I can take advantage of!
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Theres a big difference in screen area between 6.5" and 8" I actually wish the Ultra bezels were smaller and they had stuffed a 7" screen in there.
!! Seriously it would fit in almost the same footprint, just a couple of mm wider. The note 2 will be the superior device if you use the spen a lot for note taking etc. The Ultra note taking is nowhere near as good as on the Note 2 or Note 8, but its ok for infrequent use.
Me and the mrs both had note 2's. She smashed the screen on hers so I bought her a mega 6.3. Forward thinking so she could't moan about me buying the Ultra lol
I often go for a run in the park and I've used my phone for music for the longest time. Now that I have a Nexus 6, it's a little too bulky to carry in my pocket. I can still use my old iPhone 4S as a decent MP3 player (minus internet, so no Play Music, iTunes, or Pandora stations), but I'd like to have only one device with me instead of two. Can anyone suggest a band or similar accessory so it doesn't fly off my person?
On a side note, what's everyone's luck with Bluetooth headphones? I have the Bose AE2W and it is magnificent, but on Android, the volume keys don't control the phone's volume (something that worked on iOS; iOS also somehow displayed the battery life of the headphones, but I don't mind not seeing that).
I use a waist belt to carry my phone on my runs. I picked mine up at a race when I picked up my race packet - I'm not sure the brand I have, but it is similar to this:
http://www.amazon.com/Gear-Beast-Running-Expandable-Resistant/dp/B00MAPYYBY/ref=sr_1_4?&ie=UTF8&qid=1437420393&sr=8-4&keywords=running+waist+belt+phone
Have you looked into this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Armband-SUPCASE-Fitting-Flexible-Motorola/dp/B00OHFHOZ8
I am considering this since its waterproof and can be taken into the ocean/pool whatever.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NPJGN8
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I am considering this since its waterproof and can be taken into the ocean/pool whatever.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NPJGN8
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Um I believe the nexus 6 is larger than those specs, just sayin
http://www.androidcentral.com/best-waterproof-pouch-cases-android
check out my new review!
it's not an armband, but personally i prefer this over to an armband!
https://youtu.be/DfAlnaYB9vs
There are also the magnetic pouches. They basically fold over your waistband and are held in place by RE magnets. No experience with them, but I know they are out there.
Hey Guys,
So i have fairly wide wrists and the standard 9inch band doesnt work for me. honestly to be comfortable id need something like 10,11 or 12 inch long. I found this
http://www.thewatchprince.com/ballistic-nylon-5-pvd-ring-22mm-black#tab-6
But I dont think that will work with the moto 360 gen 2 (will it?)
Any suggestions would be awesome!
The one you linked should work as long as your watch has 22mm lugs. (the 42mm and 46mm watches are different I think).
You might have to buy some spring bars that fit the watch as well:
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Ste...d=1457963010&sr=8-6&keywords=watch+strap+pins
I like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Tylt-Moto-Sil...&qid=1457962792&sr=8-1&keywords=moto+360+tylt
A lot of people complain about it being too big, and I have it almost as tight as it will go, so I would think it would work great for someone with large wrists.
I'm no expert on what will/won't fit but a band that runs underneath the watch would block the heart rate monitor.
Yes the size problem is biggest problem rather than other problem.
You could try a NATO strap. I am currently using one.
It looks good and feels amazing on the wrist.
This is a link to the one I have, but this site offers many more.
https://www.watchgecko.com/zuludiver-leather-nato-ip-black-watch-strap.php
See some pics of how it looks.
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I'm no expert on what will/won't fit but a band that runs underneath the watch would block the heart rate monitor.
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I am using a nato strap that runs under the watch and the heart rate monitor still functions.
I made a video that I'll upload to youtube "later." I intend to trim it down to the essentials because I believe one absolutely has to make these kinds of videos SUCCINCT and not yammer on for 3/4 of the video about one's life story.
However, the title and the pictures attached really speak for themselves... and I can bore you with my life story here
I heard Samsung was releasing a new Gear VR to fit the Note 8 on this video here https://youtu.be/tR2X0T_3l6o and instead of plopping down $130 for a new Gear VR, I vowed to attack my current 2016 Gear VR (which was FREE with my Galaxy S7) with my trusty dremel.
Samsung sets our pants on fire, comes back with a mediocre S8+ upgrade for ludicrous cost, and then tries to sell us a new Gear VR for $130?
Samsung, I assure you that we certainly are suckers, but we are not made of money.
I received my preordered Note 8 yesterday.
As these kinds of things are best done without the caffeine jitters from my morning coffee, I had to go at it early... and most importantly, before I had been awake long enough to come to my senses about what I had planned.
Planning: Simply consisted of measuring out a piece of cardboard based on the latest measurements reported, then sticking that on my Gear VR to see where I'd need to cut. I also researched where the sensitive electronic bits and pieces were.
Execution: I had crudely used a box cutter to make a basic outline with the actual note 8 in it with the USB C connector the 2016 Gear VR came with for the Note 7. I then taped up what I could to prevent bits of melted plastic dust from getting everywhere, then went to town on it with my dremel.
It works great, but you can kind of see a little sliver of the right eye's image in the far corner of your left eye.
She won't win any beauty pageants, but I'd say she's a keeper
edit: Here's the video and I should probably put in a little warning about a problem I almost had in doing this..
**I almost cut too much plastic off of the bottom of the locking piece (which has a guide) and this would have caused the locking piece to pop off permanently, so I'd recommend using caution with that in mind.**
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHbenKBnuf0
How did you make sure that the image on the screen would be centered?
Well done, I'd rather an uglier looking headset than spending 130 bucks on a new one.
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I made a video that I'll upload to youtube "later." I intend to trim it down to the essentials because I believe one absolutely has to make these kinds of videos SUCCINCT and not yammer on for 3/4 of the video about one's life story.
However, the title and the pictures attached really speak for themselves... and I can bore you with my life story here
I heard Samsung was releasing a new Gear VR to fit the Note 8 on this video here https://youtu.be/tR2X0T_3l6o and instead of plopping down $130 for a new Gear VR, I vowed to attack my current 2016 Gear VR (which was FREE with my Galaxy S7) with my trusty dremel.
Samsung sets our pants on fire, comes back with a mediocre S8+ upgrade for ludicrous cost, and then tries to sell us a new Gear VR for $130?
Samsung, I assure you that we certainly are suckers, but we are not made of money.
I received my preordered Note 8 yesterday.
As these kinds of things are best done without the caffeine jitters from my morning coffee, I had to go at it early... and most importantly, before I had been awake long enough to come to my senses about what I had planned.
Planning: Simply consisted of measuring out a piece of cardboard based on the latest measurements reported, then sticking that on my Gear VR to see where I'd need to cut. I also researched where the sensitive electronic bits and pieces were.
Execution: I had crudely used a box cutter to make a basic outline with the actual note 8 in it with the USB C connector the 2016 Gear VR came with for the Note 7. I then taped up what I could to prevent bits of melted plastic dust from getting everywhere, then went to town on it with my dremel.
It works great, but you can kind of see a little sliver of the right eye's image in the far corner of your left eye.
She won't win any beauty pageants, but I'd say she's a keeper
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This is too funny!
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How did you make sure that the image on the screen would be centered?
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i just guessed that by design (mechanical and software), the top half of the screen would be compensated for if i avoided touching the half of the gear vr headset that connects to the bottom of the phone.
no matter what (compatible) phone you use with a gear vr headset, the bottom of the phone is always fixed.
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Well done, I'd rather an uglier looking headset than spending 130 bucks on a new one.
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thanks!
Youtube
Doblebo what's your YouTube channel name? I'll go subscribe
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Doblebo what's your YouTube channel name? I'll go subscribe
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHbenKBnuf0
here's the video.
Light leakage.. Bummer!
I'll pay $10 month for a year, and know it works, rather than butcher something I could sell, and still have an inferior experience. If you're into VR that much, it's worth the expense.
This is funny how you got it to work, but I would just buy a new headset instead of going threw all of this....
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This is funny how you got it to work, but I would just buy a new headset instead of going threw all of this....
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i know what you mean, but upgrading to a note 8 pretty much turns the 2016 gear vr into trash anyway.
i could sell it online, but i can imagine ebay will be flooded with these shortly. it isn't even the 15th yet and they're going for under $20 shipped.
consider this a recycling project.
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Light leakage.. Bummer!
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no light leakage over what i had with my s7
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no light leakage over what i had with my s7
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That's good.
I'm not surprised in the least, considering what happened with the SM-R322 "consumer" Gear VR model released for the Note 5 that allegedly did not support the Note 4.
Well, the Note 4 worked in it after a careful bit of Dremeling, and you didn't even have to go that far for the SM-R323 (2017 revision for S7/Note 7 with swappable microUSB and USB-C) to fit the Note 4 - it just fit in and worked, no need for the original SM-R320 (Note 4 Innovator Edition)!
That said, I'm passing on the Gear VR this time, not because I think it's a bad piece of kit, but because my Oculus Rift CV1 + Touch spoiled me rotten when it comes to quality VR. Maybe when the Note 8-compatible model drops in price after a year or two, I'll snag it.
A dremel wasn't even needed.
This reviewer tried in the 2016 and mid 2017 versions.
Since I can't post links yet, look for the youtube channel "TK Bay"
Th gearvr vids with the note8 are pretty recent. There should be 2 vids on it on his channel
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A dremel wasn't even needed.
This reviewer tried in the 2016 and mid 2017 versions.
Since I can't post links yet, look for the youtube channel "TK Bay"
Th gearvr vids with the note8 are pretty recent. There should be 2 vids on it on his channel
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i looked all over TK Bay's channel and couldn't find what you were referring to.
his videos do show comparison of the gear vr versions and you can see that modification is obviously needed. they also show that the connector as well as the optics pretty much stay in the same spot through all the versions.
I would've thought with the phone being slightly bigger, the lenses are slightly ajar/angeled/concave minutely differently in order to view the entire screen?
I can't remember how it looks through the headset, it was a long time ago when I had my original.
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I would've thought with the phone being slightly bigger, the lenses are slightly ajar/angeled/concave minutely differently in order to view the entire screen?
I can't remember how it looks through the headset, it was a long time ago when I had my original.
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The 2016/mid-2017/note8 gear vr has the clamp self adjusting. Any minute changes in positioning is automatically compensated by your eyes.
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A dremel wasn't even needed.
This reviewer tried in the 2016 and mid 2017 versions.
Since I can't post links yet, look for the youtube channel "TK Bay"
Th gearvr vids with the note8 are pretty recent. There should be 2 vids on it on his channel
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I am interested in this bit, too. I will be getting a Note 8 in couple of days, and already have the 2016 Gear VR from the S7 Edge days.
If the Note 8 fits in (even if it is a tight fight), I won't have to buy the new version (which will need to be imported and end up costing a lot).
Also, if you really have to shove the phone in, would that put too much stress on the connector or the phone body?
About using dremel, I simple don't have the skills and the equipment. Or even the patience!
EDIT: Found the video. Seems Note 8 does work with the 2016 Gear VR, without modifications. Please watch 12:10 onwards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvhWHvyppfg
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I am interested in this bit, too. I will be getting a Note 8 in couple of days, and already have the 2016 Gear VR from the S7 Edge days.
If the Note 8 fits in (even if it is a tight fight), I won't have to buy the new version (which will need to be imported and end up costing a lot).
Also, if you really have to shove the phone in, would that put too much stress on the connector or the phone body?
About using dremel, I simple don't have the skills and the equipment. Or even the patience!
EDIT: Found the video. Seems Note 8 does work with the 2016 Gear VR, without modifications. Please watch 12:10 onwards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvhWHvyppfg
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He fails to mention in the TK Bay video he's using the usb-c adapter from the 2017 VR. Notice the white tab on the lock switch. The 2016 comes with a usb-c with a black lock switch and is slightly fatter. If you want to dremel something I would take the adapter apart and dremel it to make the Note 8 sit further into the adapter. Or you just need to order the usb adapter from a 2017. Either from Samsung or there's a UK eBay listing. Search for part number GH98-41582A
I usually use a Gamesir 3gs gamepad to play games on all my previous phones . However, with the sheer size and weight of mate 20 x, there is no way to fit it in the clip that comes with the gamepad : https://gamesir.hk/collections/gamepads/products/gamesir-g3s
I really wanted a telescopic gamepad like the Wee2 found here : https://www.amazon.com/Bounabay-Wireless-Telescopic-Bluetooth-Controller/dp/B06XKSNCTM
The problem is none of these gamepads support phones above 7 inches.
The ipega 9083 does the trick but its still bulky : http://ipega.hk/gamehandle/53-98.html
Can anyone recommend a good compact telescopic gamepad?
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I usually use a Gamesir 3gs gamepad to play games on all my previous phones . However, with the sheer size and weight of mate 20 x, there is no way to fit it in the clip that comes with the gamepad : https://gamesir.hk/collections/gamepads/products/gamesir-g3s
I really wanted a telescopic gamepad like the Wee2 found here : https://www.amazon.com/Bounabay-Wireless-Telescopic-Bluetooth-Controller/dp/B06XKSNCTM
The problem is none of these gamepads support phones above 7 inches.
The ipega 9083 does the trick but its still bulky : http://ipega.hk/gamehandle/53-98.html
Can anyone recommend a good compact telescopic gamepad?
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Try Ipega 9087.
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Try Ipega 9087.
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it only supports phones up to 6.2 inches(172mm) and the mate 20 X is 174 mm.
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it only supports phones up to 6.2 inches(172mm) and the mate 20 X is 174 mm.
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Correct, I have the iopega and my mate 20 x doesn't fit.
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Correct, I have the iopega and my mate 20 x doesn't fit.
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let me know when you have a good alternative.
gothikserpent said:
I usually use a Gamesir 3gs gamepad to play games on all my previous phones . However, with the sheer size and weight of mate 20 x, there is no way to fit it in the clip that comes with the gamepad : https://gamesir.hk/collections/gamepads/products/gamesir-g3s
I really wanted a telescopic gamepad like the Wee2 found here : https://www.amazon.com/Bounabay-Wireless-Telescopic-Bluetooth-Controller/dp/B06XKSNCTM
The problem is none of these gamepads support phones above 7 inches.
The ipega 9083 does the trick but its still bulky : http://ipega.hk/gamehandle/53-98.html
Can anyone recommend a good compact telescopic gamepad?
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sorry cannot help in this regard but do these controllers work with PUBG without getting banned ???
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gothikserpent said:
I usually use a Gamesir 3gs gamepad to play games on all my previous phones . However, with the sheer size and weight of mate 20 x, there is no way to fit it in the clip that comes with the gamepad : https://gamesir.hk/collections/gamepads/products/gamesir-g3s
I really wanted a telescopic gamepad like the Wee2 found here : https://www.amazon.com/Bounabay-Wireless-Telescopic-Bluetooth-Controller/dp/B06XKSNCTM
The problem is none of these gamepads support phones above 7 inches.
The ipega 9083 does the trick but its still bulky : http://ipega.hk/gamehandle/53-98.html
Can anyone recommend a good compact telescopic gamepad?
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It fits quite well in the Moga Pro, even with the supplied TPU case on.
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It fits quite well in the Moga Pro, even with the supplied TPU case on.
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Doesn't it feel top heavy?
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Doesn't it feel top heavy?
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Not really much more than it always has. I've always used it with larger phones, so I probably don't notice it anymore. That said, I really like that Ipega controller you linked to.
I use the GameSir 4, but without the case, and it`s a little danger, can slip from the clip, need take care when moving
I finally found an answer here that ipega 9087 doesn't fit.
Maybe this one?
https://www.amazon.com/Controller-B...1&refRID=8PYH73DXSPTV56ZQNTV1#customerReviews
Any suggestions for a telescopic?
I have both iPega 9083 and Betop G1 controllers. My game of choice is is Rangers of Oblivion.
- I prefer the 9083 overall for combat due to the right-side controls, but as other users have said it it bulky and takes up more space in my bag. You also can't easily reprogram buttons to cater for games with non-native support for gamepads.
- the G1 on the other hand is small, light and easy to carry around and charge (USB-C). But the lack of 2-side controls makes combat harder due to lack of tactile feedback buttons. But on the other hand, you can use it for any game with it's own in-built software to program buttons.
I ordered the betop g1 cause of the app assistant , I think it will be easier to map buttons for games through a native app.
However I think that I will hate the fact that it is half a controller.
I can't understand why they didn't give us an option for a whole controller and whoever wanted could use half of the controller.
I'm sure I'll try to find a whole telescopic to fit which won't be as bulky as the 9083...
I finally found a Bluetooth controller that will accommodate the mate 20 x : http://glap.co.kr/en/index.php
Its the Glap controller designed in collaboration with Samsung. It can be seen in the ads for the note 10.
Though it's designed for Samsung phones, it can be used on any other android phone. Here is a video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nl30gMy9I4
The only thing holding me back is the price; starting at 80 dollars I have a hard time forking out the cash.
If anybody pulls the trigger let me know what you think.
gothikserpent said:
I finally found a Bluetooth controller that will accommodate the mate 20 x : http://glap.co.kr/en/index.php
Its the Glap controller designed in collaboration with Samsung. It can be seen in the ads for the note 10.
Though it's designed for Samsung phones, it can be used on any other android phone. Here is a video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nl30gMy9I4
The only thing holding me back is the price; starting at 80 dollars I have a hard time forking out the cash.
If anybody pulls the trigger let me know what you think.
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I got one of these delivered today. Unfortunately with my Mate 20 X the controller is really laggy and goes crazy duplicating d-pad and button presses etc.
It also shows this same behaviour with my Nvidia shield TV but strangely NOT with my Mi Max 3... That device seems to function just fine. So it looks like certain devices won't be compatible.
It's disappointing, I was expecting a lot from the controller. Especially after buying an ipega 9083 and being disappointed by that one too.
Andy4Shurr said:
I got one of these delivered today. Unfortunately with my Mate 20 X the controller is really laggy and goes crazy duplicating d-pad and button presses etc.
It also shows this same behaviour with my Nvidia shield TV but strangely NOT with my Mi Max 3... That device seems to function just fine. So it looks like certain devices won't be compatible.
It's disappointing, I was expecting a lot from the controller. Especially after buying an ipega 9083 and being disappointed by that one too.
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That's odd, I thought it used standard Bluetooth.
I wonder what's causing the incompatibility.
That's very disappointing especially for the price.
Can you give me the link where you bought yours?
gothikserpent said:
That's odd, I thought it used standard Bluetooth.
I wonder what's causing the incompatibility.
That's very disappointing especially for the price.
Can you give me the link where you bought yours?
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Yeah it's really weird and unfortunate. I did email glap straight away but haven't had a response yet.
I bought mine from Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/DRAGON-SLAY-Controller-Controllers-Compatible/dp/B07VFVZX4S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=glap+controller&qid=1567751880&s=gateway&sprefix=glap&sr=8-1
EDIT: I'll just add as well that it really is a squeeze and takes a bit of fiddling to fit the 20X in this thing, it starts to bend ever so slightly. With my Mi Max 3, which is ever so slightly taller, it bends even more and I was really uncomfortable having it in the mechanism with the device bending so much.
The good point is that the analog sticks have really good precision and feel nearly as good as the Alps modules you find in the Xbox and DS4 pads. EVERY other extendable controller I've used has been garbage in that respect so I'm pretty gutted about the lag and button pressing issue
Andy4Shurr said:
Yeah it's really weird and unfortunate. I did email glap straight away but haven't had a response yet.
I bought mine from Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/DRAGON-SLAY-Controller-Controllers-Compatible/dp/B07VFVZX4S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=glap+controller&qid=1567751880&s=gateway&sprefix=glap&sr=8-1
EDIT: I'll just add as well that it really is a squeeze and takes a bit of fiddling to fit the 20X in this thing, it starts to bend ever so slightly. With my Mi Max 3, which is ever so slightly taller, it bends even more and I was really uncomfortable having it in the mechanism with the device bending so much.
The good point is that the analog sticks have really good precision and feel nearly as good as the Alps modules you find in the Xbox and DS4 pads. EVERY other extendable controller I've used has been garbage in that respect so I'm pretty gutted about the lag and button pressing issue
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I had my hopes up with the deceptive advertising.
They state on the Glap website that the gamepad supports up to 7.5" devices, the Mate 20 x is only 7.2 with very slim bezels and yet still it can hardly fit. I don't see any 7.5 inch phone on the market that would fit.
Did you keep the case on?
Please update us when you get an answer from Glap, otherwise I think I'll settle for an xbox one controller with a clip.
gothikserpent said:
I had my hopes up with the deceptive advertising.
They state on the Glap website that the gamepad supports up to 7.5" devices, the Mate 20 x is only 7.2 with very slim bezels and yet still it can hardly fit. I don't see any 7.5 inch phone on the market that would fit.
Did you keep the case on?
Please update us when you get an answer from Glap, otherwise I think I'll settle for an xbox one controller with a clip.
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I mean it fits but jeez, it's REALLY tight. I have to take the case off, it simply won't go in with it on.
Glap replied about 10 minutes ago but only to say they're passing it on to the technical team and that they'll get back to me with an answer.
I've got an Xbox controller and clip as well, in terms of the quality it's the best out there along with the DS4. I just wanted the extendable form factor and I've been after a decent one for ages.