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I can verify that the wireless Microsoft Arc keyboard (Model 1392, http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=120) does not work with the Gtab (Vegan 5.1.1) and dock. My cheap, wired HP keyboard (Model 5309U) does work. Some of the media keys at the top work too.
Ideally, I am looking for a wireless keyboard about the size of the MS Arc. Is bluetooth the best route for wireless keyboard and mouse? I don't want to get the case that has the build in keyboard.
Thx!
Keyboard Compatibility
I am looking for the same thing. Do any of the developers/users know which wired and Bluetooth keyboards are compatible with the gtab? Best Buy has limited selection which forces me to shop online. I don't want to purchase online only to find it will not work. Thanks.
I bought a small (really small) USB keyboard at OfficeDepot for 15 bucks. It is less than an inch longer than the gtab. Works like a charm. I liked it so much I bought one for my computer too.
DanWBeery said:
I bought a small (really small) USB keyboard at OfficeDepot for 15 bucks. It is less than an inch longer than the gtab. Works like a charm. I liked it so much I bought one for my computer too.
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Brand name? Part number, or SKU number?
Got the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard working. Made thread about it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1019995
I read that, but I'm still on the stock ROM, wasn't sure if it would work.
I ordered a Microsoft Bluetooth keyboard and generic bluetooth mouse from Amazon. They should be here the middle of next week. I'll report back how they work.
Mini keyboard
I almost bought the one from Office depot. I guess I will go back and snag it
The MS BT 600 or maybe 6000 doesn't work with stock rom. I gave up and just bought the case with keyboard.
edit I really can't remember the model number know that I think about it but it is the small thin one, bought it about three weeks ago from Bestbuy.
see post #37 in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869747&highlight=Bluetooth+script
Gearhead Windows Mini USB Keyboard Model KB1700U
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The name of it is Gearhead Windows Mini USB Keyboard. It works awesome for $15 bucks. Model KB1700U. PID #121371-109247
I've tried 4 different Capacitive Screen styluses on my Tablet S, with no screen protector, and it requires me to push much harder than on any other tablet or screen I've tried it on.
Can anyone test this out on their Tablet S for me?
Is this normal? Or is this just a defect in the one I got? Give it a try and let me know please.
Ive never tried a stylus on any other tablet than the Sony one I own so I didn't know it was just an issue on this one but yes, the performance of the stylus is horrible.
The stylus didn't work very well for me either. The Nook color I have also didn't work very well. Pretty sure the capacitive touchscreens work differently between iOS and android so this may just be a "designed for ipad" kind of issue.
The problem I have is that I used it on the Xoom and ALL the other tablets they had over at Best Buy on display, and they worked flawlessly. Some of then better than it did on the iPads on display :-( damn it SONY, I think it's just a screen sensitivity thing... if anyone figures out how to increase this, let me know.
Why do you need a stylus anyway? If you really do need a stylus, you should have gotten a tablet that supports an active stylus by either Wacom or N-Trig for actual precision, and quality when writing. I know at least the HTC Flyer and one of the Lenovo tablets support this.
ilnewsome said:
I've tried 4 different Capacitive Screen styluses on my Tablet S, with no screen protector, and it requires me to push much harder than on any other tablet or screen I've tried it on.
Can anyone test this out on their Tablet S for me?
Is this normal? Or is this just a defect in the one I got? Give it a try and let me know please.
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Hi,
A friend of mine recommended the Griffin Stylus, although he has an iPad2 he said that after trial and error with several brands, this one was near perfect.
I'm also looking into this, so that I can use the tablet as a notepad for classes - I have the apps installed already, all I have to do now is find the proper stylus.
Dunno if you guys didnt realize that there is a factory installed screen protector over the glass ( yes glass, mineral glass in fact). thats causing sensitivity issues.
If you read the manual it will tell you NOT to use a stylus. The Tablet S is not meant for anything other than your finger tip.
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If you read the manual it will tell you NOT to use a stylus. The Tablet S is not meant for anything other than your finger tip.
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Not according to the link below
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666381663
I searched all the leaflets and booklets that came with the tablet and could not find any evidence supporting your claim, I also went online to the Sony Forums and nothing about Stylus Pen issues - but it's still possible, as stated, that due to design/build characteristics, stylus pens work badly with the tablet.
So far, according even to my friend's experience on the iPad and the information at the Sony Store, I'm still hoping that maybe the Sony Tablet is just picky when it comes to Stylus Pens and we just have to do our homework before buying one.
I hope that's the case, as I'm planning on using this device for classes and so far, software-wise I'm all set, so all I need now is a suitable stylus pen to write with.
I'll let you know how it goes, but please if anyone else has any successful results on this, please share as well.
Hi, Maybe I am "mis-remembering" it. I believe if you click on the Sony Help Icon it will take you to a website with various tips and information. In there it will tell you not to use anything on the screen except for your finger tips. I should confirm this for you but I am tired and lazy. Anyways, I don't see the point in using a stylus with this tablet. To me, this is the kind of tablet you leave beside the couch or your bed. In my opinion it's not a travel / work tablet.
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Hi, Maybe I am "mis-remembering" it. I believe if you click on the Sony Help Icon it will take you to a website with various tips and information. In there it will tell you not to use anything on the screen except for your finger tips. I should confirm this for you but I am tired and lazy. Anyways, I don't see the point in using a stylus with this tablet. To me, this is the kind of tablet you leave beside the couch or your bed. In my opinion it's not a travel / work tablet.
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Couldn't disagree more, this tablet keeps surprising me, in a positive way.
Work is always relative, travel is just not so as this seems more and more as THE partner to have, but opinions come and go, of course.
As for facts, check the image below - and hopefully the stylus drama dies here.
Griffin stylus pen, GC16040 - 4.3" length, in an orange box.
I'm still to put the screen protector, will report back as it is done.
wickwire said:
Couldn't disagree more, this tablet keeps surprising me, in a positive way.
Work is always relative, travel is just not so as this seems more and more as THE partner to have, but opinions come and go, of course.
As for facts, check the image below - and hopefully the stylus drama dies here.
Griffin stylus pen, GC16040 - 4.3" length, in an orange box.
I'm still to put the screen protector, will report back as it is done.
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I picked up the Griffin stylus GC16040 and it isn't working well with mine with the Sony screen protector on. I still had to give in a good amount of pressure for it to work.
Has anyone tried the stylus sold on the Sony store website?
I'm going to assume it'll work because Sony is selling it, and it says specifically that it is for Sony tablets. I'm going to place an order to try it out.
Yh
Evo 4G63 said:
I picked up the Griffin stylus GC16040 and it isn't working well with mine with the Sony screen protector on. I still had to give in a good amount of pressure for it to work.
Has anyone tried the stylus sold on the Sony store website?
I'm going to assume it'll work because Sony is selling it, and it says specifically that it is for Sony tablets. I'm going to place an order to try it out.
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I got my screen protector from amazon today - not the official sony one, and another set of stylus pens - Groov-e, GV-CP2
Both stylus packs work ok, but with screen protector I do have to apply some little pressure, but I have to say that for me, it's basically the same as when writing with normal pen and paper...
I do notice a slightly more diffuse image due to the protector, and the griffin stylus is alot softer to use than the Groov-e ones.
Both work ok, but the Groov-e just seemed slightly rougher, when typing I get a subtle scraping sound...
I also noticed that not all apps behave the same with this, personally I liked genie writing best, whereas hand writing HD didn't feel so precise in capturing my strokes.
Sample 2 in attach.
wickwire said:
Yh
I got my screen protector from amazon today - not the official sony one, and another set of stylus pens - Groov-e, GV-CP2
Both stylus packs work ok, but with screen protector I do have to apply some little pressure, but I have to say that for me, it's basically the same as when writing with normal pen and paper...
I do notice a slightly more diffuse image due to the protector, and the griffin stylus is alot softer to use than the Groov-e ones.
Both work ok, but the Groov-e just seemed slightly rougher, when typing I get a subtle scraping sound...
I also noticed that not all apps behave the same with this, personally I liked genie writing best, whereas hand writing HD didn't feel so precise in capturing my strokes.
Sample 2 in attach.
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Which screen protector did you get exactly?
Drawing in supernote is the same with your finger or stylus, not great. It misses some inputs when drawing. I'm sure with future updates it will get better. I'm using a targus stylus.
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Stylus on Sony Tablet S
I bought these TOUCH SCREEN STYLUS FOR Huawei IDEOS S7 Slim Tablet
on ebay and tested them on my Sony Tablet S and Galaxy S phone.
It works 100x better on my galaxy s phone than on the sony tablet.
They do work on the sony but the sensitivity isn't there, a fair amount of pressure is needed in order for it to respond.
I'm also interested to see if anyone else gets a better result with the targus stylus that sony sells.
I created a short video to show the problem. Go to youtube and search for AntMoore23, go on my channel and watch.
I think for the Sony it has a special resin that allows the screen to have a better black response. I think maybe that's the reason why the stylus response is bad. Just something to keep in mind.
I use a griffin stylus (GC17125) with sketchbook pro every day and it work just fine.
I also tried to build my own stylus with a sponge and some other crap (try a search on youtube) but without success.
did anyone try using the Stylus used in the video here, they call it a Wacom Active Digitizer
http://youtu.be/oty4ukjSIjg
The active digitizer is not the stylus, it's part of the screen technology inside the tablet, similar to the Galaxy Note.
All the ones I tried looking on Amazon look questionable and low quality. I rather have one built into a folding case than a standalone bluetooth keyboard too.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=...4+ke,aps&rh=i:aps,k:tab pro 8.4 keyboard case
I guess no one uses one!
I'm looking into getting one. Did you get that one? How is it?
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I'm looking into getting one. Did you get that one? How is it?
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Nope. Haven't found any good quality ones
I guess i'll just by a separate one then
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I guess i'll just by a separate one then
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I haven't used these specific ones but I have used them on a Viewsonic 10" tablet and various Archos tablets. The keyboards are ok, but biggest issue is the tablets never really fit in the case as well as I wanted and always tended to be a little loose. Often, I had to mod the case in order to add cutouts for the plugs - even on cases that supposedly where specific for the tablet.
I think a confortable keyboard has to be at least 25cm (10") wide, otherwise the keys would be too small and tight together for practical use.
The Tab Pro 8.4 is only 22cm (8.5") wide, and therefore keyboard cases for that size would be a functional compromise (including the Samsung Tab S 8.4 one)
My advice is to use a quality brand BT keyboard; I use a 20€ Acer IconiaTab one (26cm x 13cm wide), works nicely.
Another interesting, albeit pricier, choice is Microsoft´s Wedge (25,6cm x 10cm), keys are maximized and it should be even easier to type on.
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/wedge-mobile-keyboard
P.S. good article on BT keyboards:
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-bluetooth-keyboard/#
awesomesauce! the microsoft one seems great, will it work the tab pro with no problems?
ValdoNunes said:
awesomesauce! the microsoft one seems great, will it work the tab pro with no problems?
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I don´t have that keyboard, but I have a MS Mobile keyboard 5000 (Sculpt design), and it works fine.
The WINDOWS and F1-12 keys don´t do anything as expected. Volume keys are functional.
I just bumped into Dell's Venue 8 BT keyboard, similarly sized to the 8.4 Tab Pro.
It seems that for the size it is one of the better options (optimized layout with one row less of keys= larger keys)
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=580-ACLO
Has anyone tried one on an Android tablet?
Lenovo keep putting their bluetooth tablet keyboard on sale for around $15. I've been thinking of grabbing one of those.
I just got this case in yesterday for my 10.1 and it works perfectly.
My setup, case with separate keyboard (which I like this way since I use my tab 8.4 handheld most of the time)
When I need a keyboard the Dell packs up nicely (same size) along with the tablet in a pouch or with a band
Just out of curiosity, did someone try the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 keyboard case?
Does anyone used the Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4? Are there any problems with it? Do you suggest it for the tablet?
I would love a clamshell type case with hinges that hold the tablet like a laptop. All these keyboard makers and no one makes these types of cases for popular tablets. Sigh.
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My setup, case with separate keyboard (which I like this way since I use my tab 8.4 handheld most of the time)
When I need a keyboard the Dell packs up nicely (same size) along with the tablet in a pouch or with a band
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What products do you have in this picture? Specifically which keyboard?
glaudrem said:
Just out of curiosity, did someone try the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 keyboard case?
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The dimensions are appx 3mm different. One will be too large & the other too small.
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Hi, I am looking for a lightweight and comfortable keyboard for the PRO 12.2 Some users use the Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810. How is it compared with the Tablet Keyboard for Windows and Android? Is there any other keyboard that is lighter and comfortable to type than these two? I am also interested in foldable ones.
Tablet keyboard for windows and android
Wedge mobile keyboard
Arc keyboard
Sorry can't post outside links due to restrictions from forum.
I've got the K810. It's very light and 5mm smaller than the tablet itself. (Easy to put in the same sleeve or bag).
I do also on occasion use OTG to connect to a fairly cheap (10 quid) foldable USB keyboard.
I don't own any of the others, so I can't compare.
My tablet keyboard for Windows and android sucks. ..batteries.
The AAA batteries inside will discharge even with the physical power switch turned off. This means that regardless of use I end up with about 6 weeks on a set of 4 and I rarely use the keyboard. It could be that my unit has a faulty power switch though. The radio within the keyboard turns off (keyboard no longer seen by my devices) as does the LEDs when the keyboard is switched off but perhaps there's still a bad connection internally. Thought i'd mention it anyway though.
Other than that it works perfectly fine for me so I've lived with it for the past couple of years.
The reason that I rarely use the keyboard is that I always have both my macbook pro and the note pro with me at home, work or travel so I haven't felt the need to carry the separate keyboard too. I'm sort of stuck in between the decision of whether or not i should bulk up my note pro with a keyboard case thus making it nearly as big as my macbook pro or should I stick with the external keyboard I rarely use LOL. With 90% of what I do with the note pro being browsing and media consumption thus far I haven't dropped money on a keyboard case.
I picked up the AERB IBK-02 keyboard from Amazon. It's fairly comfortable to type on and is just slightly wider than the tablet. It fits nicely in the base of my tablet's case when I have it open for reading. So far, I'm pleased with the performance and comfortabilty of the keyboard. It also has a trackpad on the right side of the keyboard which is a huge plus....Unfortunately it loses connectivity with a regularity my bowels would envy. For the price, it is extremely good. Issues with the trackpad aside, I can't complain about anything else....And I suppose I can just touch the screen, ya know.
I'm going to do a full review of it...After rebooting the tablet my trackpad issues essentially vanished. This keyboard is perfect.
I have been using the Logitech K400 because of the built in mouse pad similar to the above mentioned keyboard.
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-touch-keyboard-k400r?crid=26
I have since discovered there are two updated versions that may suit others needs with the Note Pro even better. One is very similar to the K800 but has a mouse pad and is backlit. It looks like an awesome keyboard but I am not sure a backlit keyboard is best for my portable needs. I guess I can always turn the lights off to conserve energy. It uses the 2.4GHz wireless adapter.
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/living-room-keyboard-k830?crid=26
The last one is the K480 which is a bluetooth device with a unique design. It has a slot to hold your phone or a smaller tablet and can sync with up to 3 devices. This doesn't seem like it would hold our 12.2 tablet but for those who already have a stand and just want a keyboard this might work if you want to sync to multiple devices.
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/multi-device-keyboard-k480?crid=26
ShadowLea said:
I've got the K810. It's very light and 5mm smaller than the tablet itself. (Easy to put in the same sleeve or bag).
I do also on occasion use OTG to connect to a fairly cheap (10 quid) foldable USB keyboard.
I don't own any of the others, so I can't compare.
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K810 on sale on Amazon got one for $55
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So just want to share with you my discovery. There is a keyboard by a company named brydge keyboards. This specific keyboard was designed for the Surface Pro 3/4 and the Note Pro dimensions best resemble the Surface Pro 4 so this little guy seems just right.
This keyboard is designed from polished metal, it has backlit keys, and an accurate touchpad. It connects to to the Note Pro via Bluetooth. This keyboard seems top grade quality compared to other keyboards including oem.
At first several attempts I was unable to pair it by Bluetooth. But then I decided to see what would happen if I used an OTG cable and a micro USB charge cable and connect it to the keyboard. Guess what, once it left it connected then tried to pair by Bluetooth it finally worked. I don't know what could have happened behind the scene but it connected and I'm pleased. Here are some pictures.
It works with the SHIMS for the Surface pro 4 and possible with the surface pro 3 shims if you are rocking a tempered glass.
You can find it here https://www.brydgekeyboards.com/products/brydge-12-3-microsoft-surface-pro-keyboard
how can i get it and HM for that keyboard
shekomdrid said:
how can i get it and HM for that keyboard
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Try this site.
https://www.brydgekeyboards.com/products/brydge-12-3-microsoft-surface-pro-keyboard
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Try this site.
https://www.brydgekeyboards.com/products/brydge-12-3-microsoft-surface-pro-keyboard
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ty bro
Hi
I'm quite interested in this keyboard. Which size did you get for the Note Pro 12.2? I'd like to replace an aging laptop with the Note Pro and adding this keyboard looks like a perfect option.
Thanks
I purchased the brydgekeyboard that was designed for the Surface Pro 3/4.
IndyUK said:
Hi
I'm quite interested in this keyboard. Which size did you get for the Note Pro 12.2? I'd like to replace an aging laptop with the Note Pro and adding this keyboard looks like a perfect option.
Thanks
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Thank you guy - just orderd this via amazon - Great
Thanks - best info ever
utakurt said:
Thank you guy - just orderd this via amazon - Great
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Just got & you are absoltely right - best Keyboard ever - and I had no Problem to connect with BT at the 1st attempt