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[Xoom Accessories] GrimmySnarf:
I never have to re pair mine and I've turned it on and off over a dozen times now. are you rooted and running tiamat?

Sent from my ACS Frozen Epic 4G
[Xoom Accessories] KinoCode:
Back in stock with 15% discount

It's back in stock now and shows a 15% discount as well.

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...ryDetails&archetypeId=12652&accessoryId=47597

Just ordered mine. It was 84.99 with free 2 day shipping.
[Xoom Accessories] omnia1994:
For emails, typing office doc etc.
[Xoom Accessories] drunkling:
Yes I'm rooted and was running Tiamat 1.4.3. Does your case like to play music too when you close it without turning off the keyboard? Mine did because the leather that holds the lower left corner of the Xoom would hit the play key every time I closed the case and start bumping some music if I didn't turn off the keyboard.
[Xoom Accessories] Xevilious:
I find it curious that you would need to repair whenever you turn it off. With my current bluetooth keyboard, it's already paired... it just needs to reconnect. I always shut it off whenever not in use though just to prevent these sorts of issues. Even in my bag, keys still get pressed. I've forgotten to turn off the keyboard on a few occasions with amusing results.
[Xoom Accessories] cwizardtx:
+1 for stock
[Xoom Accessories] drunkling:
I was hoping that I would only need to just turn on the keyboard and it would auto-connect (kinda the point of having an attached keyboard) but that wasn't the case for me. I also realized that the case wasn't that great if I wanted to just hold the tablet in my hand flat while I'm standing. Folding the keyboard back behind just felt awkward holding. The case works great if you are going to always use it on a desk or hard surface. Either way for me, I think a separate keyboard will work best as I can control my Xoom from the couch while its hooked up to my TV.
[Xoom Accessories] PaulG1488:
-1000 for stock

Got my keyboard case today working flawless no accidental keys being hit when closed

Rooted running 1.4.4 tiamat
[Xoom Accessories] GrimmySnarf:
Well I just turn off the keyboard everytime I close the case and turn it on when I need it. I reckon the bluetooth pairing issue may have to do ith the kernal. I haven't ran into a single pairing issue yet.
[Xoom Accessories] GrimmySnarf:
does anyone know if Verizon will credit back the difference for those that paid 99.99 on it?
[Xoom Accessories] PaulG1488:
I plan on calling them sometime today for a credit on the difference I'm sure it won't be an issue
[Xoom Accessories] Psychokitty:
I just realized that there appears to be no cut outs for the camera and speakers.

Is that true?
[Xoom Accessories] armychris28210:
edit 10chars
[Xoom Accessories] double1:
Just ordered mine. Can anybody put a video review on YouTube?
[Xoom Accessories] Psychokitty:
armychris, what the hell are you even talking about? lol!

All is cool, brother.
[Xoom Accessories] patass:
Anyone who bought this case and wants to sell their old moto keyboard, PM me. I have another user willing to sell me his, but he's not sure he's picking this up yet. Just leaving some options open.
[Xoom Accessories] SPIDERTECH:
Can someone that has the case comment on how easy/hard it is to insert/remove the Xoom from the case? I have a dock and the moto bt keyboard that I would want to keep on my desk at work and use THAT while I'm at my desk, but if it's a pain to insert/remove the xoom on a regular basis I don't know if I'll really want to get it.

Although, from the looks of how high the xoom is in the case from the bottom of it when standing up, it looks like you could have it plugged in while it's standing up. If that's the case I would probably just end up selling the dock. (I can still use the keyboard for other stuff XD )
[Xoom Accessories] Psychokitty:
It's a serious PITA to get the Xoom into the case. However, with the description in the edit to my other post, there is clearance for the power jack to be inserted while the Xoom in opened on a desk/table.
[Xoom Accessories] SPIDERTECH:
Thanks. That's just what I needed to know. Time to go get the case I guess :D
[Xoom Accessories] Xevilious:
I'm sorry that it's taking me so long to make up my mind.... I'm still not sure if I'm going to pick one of these cases up given some of the mixed reactions. So I may just wait until they show up in my local Verizon store and then see if I can get some nice employee to take one out of the box. I'm not sure how long it will take for them to arrive locally, given that I live about as far east as you can get without being waist-high in the Atlantic ocean.
[Xoom Accessories] double1:
Just got mine. Did a video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNrkKx_CYN0

I am using the usb from the xoom to charge the keyboard. Can almost type as normal on laptop, keys are small but useable.

Edit: In the video I was letting the keyboard drop, This keyboard is gentle. i had an issue with the keys sticking and was typing like ttttttthissssssssss, anyone else get sticking keys? The problem went away but when I recieved the package the keyboard did appear to be slightly bent, mostly from sitting, nothing major, just needs to sit on a level surface a few days. As far as battery life? who knows, hasn't been an issue so far.
[Xoom Accessories] armychris28210:
That's a great idea.... I'm still waiting on my motorola camera kit to come in...
[Xoom Accessories] wiredup:
folks... I have decided this keyboard isn't for me. PM me if you are interested in buying it for 75 shipped.
[Xoom Accessories] Xevilious:
I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. What don't you like about it?
[Xoom Accessories] double1:
My keys are sticking and typing like tttttthissssssssssss. I might have to return it.
[Xoom Accessories] HuckFinn:
Are you on 3.1 or still on 3.0? I know this was an issue with 3.0.
[Xoom Accessories] packruler:
Here is an album of photos I took of it: http://goo.gl/KOwuk

Here is a quick summary of what I've found:

Good:

Keyboard portfolio obviously.

Light weight

Looks professional

cut out for power and usb

Keyboard recharges with micro-usb

Keyboard has on off switch

Magnet strap for keeping it closed

Bad:

Tough to get in

Keys are easy to fat finger (I'm getting better but its annoying)

Keys feel like they are under a plastic keyboard protector (hard to explain)

Can't use as a "lap" top computer needs something to support the back

Has one angle.

No physical connection to xoom

Screen doesn't go off when "closed" but not surprising.
[Xoom Accessories] patass:
ignoreasdf sadfasdf
[Xoom Accessories] armychris28210:
so theres a couple of keys that hve no assigned function. the one on bottom row<4 lil squares,one white>, the one with 3 lines<top row>and the sms key...am i missing something? maybe a superdev can do a remap? idk...i just hate useless functions and redundancy. maybe a lil ocd as well...other than that, works friggin great
[Xoom Accessories] double1:
Went to the Verizon store today, boom they replaced it, no paperwork involved. Was slightly amazed they just had 'em in the back.

A warning is that this keyboard is a bit fragile in that if you accidentally pick it up by the corner and force the weight of the xoom onto the keyboard you might damage it.

Pros: -It's the thinnest keyboard i've seen

-Can actually type out a report now

Cons: -Keyboard is not sturdy/rigid.
[Xoom Accessories] wiredup:
mine is still avail for sale ... pm me if you are interested.
[Xoom Accessories] JFizDaWiz:
$84.99 on the Verizon site. Ordered mine earlier today overnight shipping. Can't wait was about to trade xoom for transformer lol
[Xoom Accessories] vamp6x6x6x:
anyone have a video review?
[Xoom Accessories] Psychokitty:
Well, it certainly isn't as notebook-like as I thought. I find that I rarely use my Xoom on a flat surface, and setting the keyboard folio proped up in my lap is a real annoying PITA. It has gotten really old really quickly.

I don't know that I would want to get rid of it just yet, but I have gone back to the hard shell case with the regular Motorola BT keyboard, and though carting both around is a PITA, it's definitely easier to prop up the Xoom and have the keyboard unattached.
[Xoom Accessories] jgohil:
No video yet, but nicely detailed review for anyone on the fence about this thing.

Just posted a review and some pix up on my blog. But in a quick summary - this thing rocks. Unfortunately though I can't post a link yet. Just check @jitgohil on twitter for it though.

Again - I really like this case/kb combo and that's coming from the Motorola p.o.s.
[Xoom Accessories] jgohil:
Still can't post links, but...

Added a couple of videos too - just at the bottom of the post. Or at my YouTube username: jitgohil

Enjoy!
[Xoom Accessories] wiredup:
Selling mine for $60 shipped in US
[Xoom Accessories] je2345:
Selling my Xoom and buying a Series 5 Samsung chromebook
[Xoom Accessories] emplox:
Is there any other case/keyboard combos coming out? It's dumb for it to not have a mouse included. Also from what I've read you can't even open it and have it stay upright on its own. That seems pointless to me. I want something like this, but with more features.
[Xoom Accessories] SPIDERTECH:
By "on it's own" I hope you mean automatically. The tab that its used to hold it closed has snaps on it that connect to the back of the case and act as the stand. As far as the mouse goes, do you know of any other keyboard case for any other device that has a built in mouse? (the tranformer doesn't count)
[Xoom Accessories] motionblurrr:
lol, why doesn't the transformer count? :P Everyone reading this thread has transformer envy. Well, ok... I know I have transformer envy. :P
[Xoom Accessories] SPIDERTECH:
I could care less about the transformer. i said it doesn't count because it comes with that setup and is considered a feature of the tablet. It isn't sold as a third party accessory for it.
[Xoom Accessories] armychris28210:
I'm still going to purchase a otterbox and a separate bt keyboard. I like my keyboard case, but the novelty has worn off. If it had a trackpad id be happy... Unless a better gadget comes along quickly.
[Xoom Accessories] Psychokitty:
Feeling the same way.
[Xoom Accessories] SPIDERTECH:
What kinda pisses me off about this is that it looks like they just took the motorola keyboard and put it in a case. Those are the same useless keys that are on the moto bt keyboard. You can remap the one with the 4 squares and the one with the three lines, but the messaging button isn't able to be remapped that I know of. I was looking into that when I got the moto bt keyboard (as were a lot of other people). The one with the 4 squares is already mapped to "Menu" on the moto keyboard so I would have figured it would be the same in this case. If they were to have actually made a truly unique product instead of just combining someone else's with theirs, it would have been a lot better. Take out the keys that won't work on the Xoom and move some others around, then you'd at least have a little more space to work with and maybe even be able to make the keys a little bigger.

After reading everyone's reviews I'll probably end up passing on this. Hell it actually makes me want to make my own case now just so I can have something I'd be happy with. lol
[Xoom Accessories] myv6mustang:
Button just broke on mine...normal use. I do like the case though.
[Xoom Accessories] Legato Bluesummers:
i bought mine as soon as it was posted on this forum that they were available. Used it for all of 4 hours before i took it off and put it back in the box. I thought it would be too tiny for my huge gorilla hands. Yeah, i can't type a single sentence without making 20 typos. If you can use a 10" netbook keyboard, you will be fine here. I on the other hand cannot, i need more space.

So i guess i will just be selling this. Haven't even looked at it in weeks. Just a poor purchase on my part. Should have realized it would be far too small. I was just hoping it wouldnt be
[Xoom Accessories] MSGaldenzi:
If you are really wanting to sell it, let me know how much your looking to get... I'd be interested.
[Xoom Accessories] Max_Pain:
Hi guys.

I bought this keyboard for my wife yesterday at a local verizon store. While the keyboard works very well and looks nice, we're having trouble with the actual case.

It seems as if the design is faulty...following the instructions it comes with, it becomes impossible to close the security straps that go behind the xoom. There isn't quite enough room. Because of this, part of the screen on the left hand side (under the motorola logo) gets covered by the case. Is this a common occurrence? Any tips on what to do?

While I'm at it, is there any way to make the keyboard autoconnect? I have the option selected but it just auto pairs, I still have to click on it to connect everytime.

EDIT: figured both things out. no worries!
[Xoom Accessories] rockhumper:
Does the otterbox have a sceen cover? I cant tell from their photos... I love otterbox but want the unit to be able to be completely enclosed
[Xoom Accessories] armychris28210:
Yes. Otterbox has built in screen protector
[Xoom Accessories] razorseal:
I want it, but god it's so much money!
[Xoom Accessories] pspycho:
$99.99 is not off from a pricing perspective. That is what they Kensington KB Folio case MSRP is for the iPad.

I bought the new leather prortfolio case yesterday (liking it) and already have the $79.00 Moto Bluetooth KB. I prefer the size of the separate BT KB as it's a couple of inches wider than the XOOM and very comfortable to type on. But YMMV. :D
[Xoom Accessories] GrimmySnarf:
Any idea if we'll be able to order this online or in store?
[Xoom Accessories] Xevilious:
Good. I've been anxiously awaiting one of these.

Anyone want to buy a Motorola bluetooth keyboard? I won't be needing mine anymore.
[Xoom Accessories] cwizardtx:
Possibly, how much are you willing to lose on it :)
[Xoom Accessories] ScottC:
Isn't Tylt an accessory maker? That would make this "official" to Verizon, but not a Motorola made product. Then again, seeing what Moto did to the portfolio case doesn't really give me much faith in their products.
[Xoom Accessories] patass:
nice, but why the hell does it look so big? Seems like theres a lot of useless space
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
combine that with the bluetooth mouse support found in the update coming tomorrow...

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/04/27/breaking-motorola-xoom-update-goes-live-tomorrow/#disqus_thread

and its a nice little setup :)
[Xoom Accessories] Zeusus:
SWEET! So... if this is a bluetooth keyboard, would one be able to connect both the keyboard and the mouse to the XOOM?
[Xoom Accessories] Handshake87:
Yes.... that's what the update does.... adds Bluetooth mouse support... did u read the post u were linked to?
[Xoom Accessories] epakrat75:
Are you comparing the cost of the 16GB ASUS Tablet to a 32GB WiFi one? Just curious because that would be quite silly. :p
[Xoom Accessories] Zeusus:
I mean simultaneously
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
yes, thats what it does
[Xoom Accessories] aronslusa:
nevermind... found my answer
[Xoom Accessories] :
we may see these tommorow afternoon. MAYBE not, but its pretty likely.
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
will they appear at all VZW Stores, or do you mean your store in particular is waiting on a shipment tomorrow
[Xoom Accessories] :
scheduled to go out to all stores. Thats all I know.........I'm not a verizon employee if thats what your implying :p Just passing along information. ;)
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
I wonder if it will be available in stores before its available on vzw.com, maybe I should go look today :)
[Xoom Accessories] :
shipments come in on fridays, not thursdays
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
For all stores? How do you know :)
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
Do they put stuff out on the floor as soon as new stuff comes in?
[Xoom Accessories] :
youd usually have to ask. I would call first.
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
will do, keep me posted ;)
[Xoom Accessories] armychris28210:
Called 3 stores, none of the idiots know anything ....csrs
[Xoom Accessories] SPIDERTECH:
I went to one by my work on my lunch break and the guy I talked to didn't know anything either. He said they never tell them what they are going to get and their system didn't show any in the warehouse.

They DO have the leather case by itself in stock at the store now though. I told the guy I was going to just wait for the keyboard case XD
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
Anyone have these arriving today?
[Xoom Accessories] MileHighClubAV8R:
Almost there.... now I want the same thing with front facing speakers.... :-)
[Xoom Accessories] Juvenall:
Stopped in to a Verizon store before I came in today (for unrelated reasons) and the two guys there haven't heard of this and had no idea if they were getting anything today.
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
that sucks...
[Xoom Accessories] Xevilious:
If we don't get a confirmed sighting soon, I'm going to start wondering if we've been hoodwinked.

I'm planning on checking tonight after work, but my hopes are not high.

(Edit: Not 'hoodwinked' by OP but by the Moto/Verizon machine.. don't want to make it seem like I have anything against any of my fellow Xoom owners :))
[Xoom Accessories] :
just a heads up, we didn't get any.
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
Hope its out by the time the update comes so I can use my mouse
[Xoom Accessories] :
5/6.......
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
hopefully the release/push back have something to do with the update being delayed and both come out 5/6 ;)
[Xoom Accessories] SPIDERTECH:
When I went to a verizon store on friday I found they at least have a sku for it. I guess I can wait another week for it. Hell we've waited this long already lol.
[Xoom Accessories] stevefxp:
Sounds like the update and this device are targeted to be out together.
[Xoom Accessories] gorgio1:
i cant wait but that priceee damn !

i hope its lower than $99

thanks

:):D
[Xoom Accessories] GrimmySnarf:
any updates or confirmation theyll be there in stores on may 6?

Sent from my Bonsai Epic 4G
[Xoom Accessories] Juvenall:
My local store said the case was listed in the system, and even showed me the picture, but there was no way for him to actually order it. The price was $100, or $75 if you have 25% corp discount.
[Xoom Accessories] Xevilious:
Really hope it shows up on Friday. Got a trip to take, and I'd love to take my Xoom along in something like this.
[Xoom Accessories] :
I cannot say with 100 percent certainty that it will be available then so don't crucify me if it doesn't come into your store, but that is the official eta.
[Xoom Accessories] :
****. Hey everyone, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the 5/6 eta was just updated to say "eta pending update" I hope we are still on track.
[Xoom Accessories] Psychokitty:
I can't help but wonder if this wasn't all staged as a leak, but I can't see what they would gain from it. They are either toying with consumers somehow to build hype, or their incompetent.

All I know for sure its that I want one of these really badly!

...Has that desire been calculated and cultivated? Lol!
[Xoom Accessories] :
Lol, that's a little paranoid don't you think? This would have never been known if I hadn't mentioned it.

In a way, this may be my fault. But we don't know for sure yet if its been delayed, so lets wait and see what happens.
[Xoom Accessories] ben1284:
My store doesnt have them in stock, ut,the sku for it and sales sheet showed up in our equiptment guide a few days ago, so thats definitely promising. Ill let yall know the second we get some in.
[Xoom Accessories] Psychokitty:
I hope you're not suggesting that you're the only person using the internet that saw it. Lol!
[Xoom Accessories] :
I'm the person who took the picture
[Xoom Accessories] Xevilious:
/puts away the nails and hammer

You're safe. :)

I'm just happy that I know it's on the horizon, even if it doesn't make it out tomorrow.
[Xoom Accessories] Xevilious:
Any word on this yet given that it's the 6th? I'm assuming there's nothing yet but just figured I'd ask.
[Xoom Accessories] GrimmySnarf:
Anyone find one? No luck here yet in Orange County, CA.

Sent from my Bonsai Epic 4G
[Xoom Accessories] tpham08901:
Tried in north new jersey, they say its coming in they just didn't give me a date. I work next door to verizon ill let you guys know the moment they have it in.
[Xoom Accessories] :
The case's are in stock and ready to go at the warehouses, but verizon won't release them for sale/show them as in stock until the ota update is pushed. Expect them at the same time as the update. Its a shame, wanted to try with a new sbf.
[Xoom Accessories] vamp6x6x6x:
The Xoom Transformer...
[Xoom Accessories] armychris28210:
Only not as badly made and better looking. Oh, and it's not made by asus.
[Xoom Accessories] :
Is that a usb port on the side or a charging port??
[Xoom Accessories] rivera912:
Killing me to see this thing in person USB! I hope lol couldn't tell in pic
[Xoom Accessories] Psychokitty:
I was wondering the same.
[Xoom Accessories] :
Blown up.

Looks like a microusb port and an on/off switch. Oh well.
[Xoom Accessories] :
I added a higher quality shot.
[Xoom Accessories] armychris28210:
Wonder if it stole our micro slot on the zoom for power...
[Xoom Accessories] jdavid_t:
It might be a micro usb port to charge the battery of the keyboard, nothing else.
[Xoom Accessories] stevefxp:
This is looking really nice. I have been waiting for a nice leather case, so this could be the all in one solution.
[Xoom Accessories] Xevilious:
I'm getting used to waiting, but I still have my fingers crossed for a release this Friday.
[Xoom Accessories] zehkaiser:
My question is how much will this be? The ASUS keyboard is already like $150, right? Verizon will surely have a huge price tag on it. There prices on accessories are usually inflated. After all, it's just a keyboard encased in leather...
[Xoom Accessories] GrimmySnarf:
Pretty sure somewhere in this thread they said it's $99.
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
When is the update coming :)
[Xoom Accessories] Xevilious:
I don't think anybody knows... not even Motorola.
[Xoom Accessories] Psychokitty:
I'm at the point now where I just want the update for the case!
[Xoom Accessories] push2flush:
i think the update was put on hold to add music beta support that they are supposed to announce today
[Xoom Accessories] vamp6x6x6x:
Wait, what, what music beta?
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
if its just cloud based music storage im not sure how much of a support update it would need
[Xoom Accessories] Jezwick:
The latest blurb does kinda add to the above statements

""The Music Beta service will allow users to upload 20,000 songs for streaming to their Android devices or a web-player built for Chrome. The storage space is measured per song rather than per gigabyte, and easily outpaces what Amazon is offering at the free level. The service is launching as invitation-only, with I/O attendees and owners of the Verizon Motorola XOOM getting first dibs.""
[Xoom Accessories] Xevilious:
This would surprise me. Some folks have already demonstrated cloud ability in the existing Xoom Honeycomb player. It's just not active. It would be nice to get a sweet rollout today of both Google Music and the big update we've all been waiting for, but I have a feeling we're just going to see Google Music.

Hope I'm wrong.
[Xoom Accessories] GrimmySnarf:
Honeycomb 3.1 announced for today. Will cases be in stock today?

Sent from my Bonsai Epic 4G
[Xoom Accessories] Xevilious:
Dude, I was totally wrong. Yes!
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
The update mentioned USB keyboards/mice but not bluetooth, I hope that was an oversight?
[Xoom Accessories] DroidHam:
it appears it WILL support BT keyboard/mouse.

Since this update is rolling out today (starting to anyways) id expect these this week
[Xoom Accessories] :
Verizon is aware of the update, they will be here this week.
[Xoom Accessories] GrimmySnarf:
Do we need the update in order for it to work?

Sent from my Bonsai Epic 4G
[Xoom Accessories] :
Yes ten characters
[Xoom Accessories] waynebike:
looks pretty sweet!
[Xoom Accessories] predator290:
Are these in stock anywhere yet?
[Xoom Accessories] armychris28210:
Hoping an employee will check the trucks manifest to see if it's coming