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[Acer Iconia A500] lechuckthepirate:
Damn I can't buy it from spain... and they've raised the price to $33

Gonna try in eBay spain.. but I'm afraid it won't be available...

Could you give me any information about the maker? Website... or anything?

Thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] TVDinner:
From the Ebay listing I posted above - Try emailing them directly about this item

Our customer service email:bigeyestore4471092@gmail.com

Leather Case Keyboard For 10.1"Acer Iconia Tab A500

New arrival Synthetic Leather Case Keyboard fit with 10.1"Acer Iconia Tab A500(not design)

1.Kickstand design and High Quality

2.With keyboard by USB connect

3.Left right open type case design

4.Offers all round protection

5.Easily insert and remove

6.With pen loop, water proof keyboard

7.Anti-dust, impact protective and tear resistant

8.Slim and Secure fit, intergrated keyboard and leather case 2 in 1

9.Ultra high quality construction and switching

10.OEM or universal packing

11.Color: Black

Note:Bracuse of Acer Iconia Tab A500 use android ,and the Number lock and screen lock do not with Acer tab A500.But it does not affect the normal use of the keyboard.

Package:

1X Leather Case Keyboard For 10.1"Acer Iconia Tab A500

1 x a gift (A stylus for 10.1"Acer Iconia Tab A500)
[Acer Iconia A500] gh123man:
i was looking at this case on amazon. price is about the same. but the reviews were... Really bad :/
[Acer Iconia A500] TVDinner:
I agree - saw the same thing, but took a chance at only $30 and it works really well. I am typing this reply to you on it - no delays, the keyboard works great. Sure some of the windows related buttons don't work but that is fine. It makes typing soooooooooo much easier and it looks pretty nice.
[Acer Iconia A500] gh123man:
thanks for letting me know. im seriously thinking about getting it.
[Acer Iconia A500] Sledutah:
Wow, that looks nice. Think I'll order one from Amazon, it's about the same price after shipping ($35).

Thanks for the review.
[Acer Iconia A500] frankfurtjoe:
hi TV, let me know what method you end up on to stop the acer falling out the top. so far used this quite a lot and given its price i still think it is a useful piece of kit. certanly makes my typing a lot quicker.. Now looking at a mouse pad to add to the set up and i will have a perfect little Netbook :)

;

dit; at the moment i ahve a couple of pieces of cardboard stuffed down the abck to keep it a little more secure :)
[Acer Iconia A500] kashinoda:
How does it slide out of the top if there's a latch which goes over the case??
[Acer Iconia A500] TVDinner:
Here is what I did - I have a heavy thick oversized rubber band that I put around the case when it is closed. I found a black one that matches the color (almost) of the case material. I put it around and over the top so it wont slide out that way.

I also ALWAYS carry it with the latch side up.

How are you going to add the mouse? Are you going to get a splitter for the USB port?
[Acer Iconia A500] frankfurtjoe:
i see that the band would do the trick quite well, certainly you need to be holding it with the latch shut otherwise - bye bye acer :). i think i see this as a reasonable way forward, the keyboard is for me far better than the soft when i can use it, bu ti also want to be able to slip the acer out and carry it when i need., i guess i will add a Skinomi tyoe skin to it for the protection it needs wehn it is running free.

re the mouse, is a bit expnesive but i a still looking at something like this:

http://www.ergonomictouchpad.com/eu/tablettouchpads.com/

and for the USB i though a micro hub similar to this might do the trick.

http://cgi.ebay.de/DICOTA-MICRO-USB...39?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item3f0c0c64a7
[Acer Iconia A500] TVDinner:
the touch screen mouse is pretty cool, especially how flat and portable it is. I like it but might opt for a standard wireless mouse if I am going to split the one USB port into multiple ones.

I was looking at a splitter like this one - http://www.amazon.com/High-Speed-Flexible-4-Port-Splitter-Cable/dp/B002670LY0 which gives you 4 USB inputs or this one that gives you 2 - http://milo.com/enercell-yc-8868-usb-splitter-cable

Thoughts?
[Acer Iconia A500] vari9:
I have a belkin usb hub which looks grt and works flawlessly....
[Acer Iconia A500] TVDinner:
Link please?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moonking:
I am using a mini 4 port hub (ONN Travel Hub) I got at the local Walmart for around 10 bucks. Mouse and keyboard work fine together

MK
[Acer Iconia A500] vari9:
I didn't buy it online.....so can't really provide you a link......go to belkin's site and see the products....there you will find the usb hub...powered as well as non powered( both work).....copy the name and paste on ebay....and search it there....
[Acer Iconia A500] Mike Mortazavi:
this one on Amazon has 5 tabs one of which is on top to hold the tablet in place when carrying.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BZ3MEU
[Acer Iconia A500] claytonmedic:
I have that very one open in another tab, considering purchasing it. Hmm...
[Acer Iconia A500] drewden123:
I just received this case you're considering (from Amazon, no?) and let me say it is GREAT. It's working flawlessly with Taboonay 1.0.7 (HC 3.1). Theh case looks very professional and is very well stitched. It does have a windows key, which doesn't belong, but I've figured out how to remap it via the Generic.kl file in /system/usr/keylayout. So now I've remapped some buttons so that the windows key is home, the alt key is search, the right-click-menu button thing (shows a mouse pointer and a menu?) is menu, F1 is volume down, F2 is volume up, F10 is pause/play, F11 is back/rewind, and F12 is forward. I also plugged in a USB hub and put in a mouse and my flash drive, and they all work! I'm going to mod the case so there are USB ports from a hub on the side like there would be on a laptop, and I will probably post a thread once I'm done.

/ramble
[Acer Iconia A500] ellisz:
That looks interesting. Can you flip the keyboard around to use as a touchscreen only? How much weight does it add?
[Acer Iconia A500] lechuckthepirate:
I can't buy any of these cases from Europe... anyone can share info about any other webstore (not amazon) to buy these products??

TV, I tried mailing the chinese manufacturer and didn't get any reply.. but thanks anyway.

Cheers
[Acer Iconia A500] android333:
Not bad at all

Got this one from amazon...looks nice and works out of the box.. keyboard is average quality($30 can only buy this much quality i guess)...the only thing that it really lacks is a touchpad like the xformer dock...hopefully acer is listening to al the customers and come out with a dock soon..
[Acer Iconia A500] TVDinner:
Mine is still working great and really well for a $20 case with built in keyboard. I do wish I had the 5th holder at the top but still not an issue since I hold it in a way so that it will never fall out and have added additional double sided velcro to the top as an additional way to hold in place.

Works great.

I am still hopefull for a bluetooth keyboard folio so I can free up that port again without having to get a splitter.

But again - still very happy with this one.
[Acer Iconia A500] lechuckthepirate:
I finally managed to buy one from ebay.es. Some chinese company is selling them now there. It should be here within one week, so I'll tell you how's it when I get it.
[Acer Iconia A500] tkolev:
Just ordered one of these. Now it's slightly more expensive (around 24$) but the shipping is free, so it actually comes cheaper than 20$ + 15$. Anyway I was wondering if the clip is magnetic (I really hate those things)?
[Acer Iconia A500] nscxp2005:
Hi TVDinner,

Do you know if the case you mentioned is available in the UK somewhere?

All the best,

NSCXP2005
[Acer Iconia A500] lechuckthepirate:
Go to ebay in UK and look for "chinesesmile" ... I got mine there from ebay spain ... but I think I read that they ship to UK also, so they must be available too un ebay UK
[Acer Iconia A500] nscxp2005:
Hi mate,

I have just searched for 'chinesesmile' and it finds nothing.

Please would you be able to like me to one that sells it.

Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] lechuckthepirate:
This is the spanish link for the item:

http://www.ebay.es/itm/270807856600#ht_2773wt_1010

---------- Post added at 02:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:22 PM ----------

And this should be the link for the guy who is selling it at eBay.co.uk

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/chinese-smile/?_trksid=p4340.l2559
[Acer Iconia A500] tkolev:
This is the current listing for the case in the US ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150650302890&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123

Even if you find it listed in the UK ebay it would still be shipped from China, so the same delivery time as this one. I too searched in the uk site but the ones I found were ridiculously expensive.
[Acer Iconia A500] nscxp2005:
Thank you.

This is much appreciated.
[Acer Iconia A500] beserker15:
Does anyone have issues with the keyboard sleeping for good? If I press the power on the Iconia to sleep the device, a few seconds later the keyboard's light will turn on and then off immediately. Afterward the keyboard won't work again until I unplug it and plug it back in, or restart the device.
[Acer Iconia A500] phoenixbennu:
I bought this case when it was only being made for a couple tablets like the g slate. They are all about the same except for the placement of the little metal holders that hold the tablet. I would not actually recommend the acer one, but instead some of the other ones that has better placed holders.

The quality is good, but the holds break down easily and it was a pain keeping them in after a while. I actually used velcro on the back of the tablet and the case to hold everything into place, along with a 4 port usb hub to connect the keyboard a couple 1tb hard drives and a variety of things.

I would recommend this to anyone who wants a cheap folio with a keyboard, but will forewarn to use caution as sticking this case between books or anything else hard with any pressure on the little metal holders will cause this to bend and come free from the case. Also, velcro is awesome. I used it to hold the tablet into place as well as hold the latch closed because the magnet on it is weak and not the strength I would want to risk my tablet falling out too. I would also recommend some slight mods to the kickstand on it. The kickstand is more prone to staying closed than open and so if you have to shift the case around you have to hold the kickstand open or else the tablet will flop backwards. Something as simple as hiding a small popsicle stick (colored black) behind the kickstand and pushing it down to hold the kickstand open when in use.

thats my two cents.
[Acer Iconia A500] tkolev:
When I receive mine, I plan to unstitch the keyboard half, fit in a 12v li-ion battery, a hdd and a usb hub then figure out how to close it back (probably i'll need some leather stripes) and i'll have a perfectly good asus-like dock (plus the hdd).
[Acer Iconia A500] ve6rah:
I have this case too, and I love it, though I was a little disappointed that the "stylus" they threw in for free was not one that will work on a capacitive screen (resistive only... go figure)

I tired to do this, with no success, I found a few guides on remapping keys, but I could never figure out which key in that file was the windows key... any chance of your posting the modified file? or more detailed instructions?
[Acer Iconia A500] TVDinner:
As an update. I continue to use this keyboard folio everyday since it arrived. still not problems with the case, keyboard or any way it is working.

Still a big win for the price for me.
[Acer Iconia A500] TVDinner:
That is the same stylus they sent me also. It is pretty nice. I usually attach it to the top magnet loop. Pretty nice extra I did not expect.

i agree with everything in your review.
[Acer Iconia A500] evangineer:
Nice, but the lack of a top tab is a dealbreaker for me. I have a Dell Streak case that is otherwise great but has the same issue and that's led to a few hairy moments for me!
[Acer Iconia A500] lechuckthepirate:
Mine has got the top strap too ... maybe is not exactly the same model as Dinner's one... my case has 5 straps... 1 each side, 2 at bottom and 1 at the upper side... the one at the upper side doesn't have the hook shape that the other ones do, i think it's to make tablet removal easier...

Cheers
[Acer Iconia A500] tkolev:
You are lucky! Mine didn't pass customs and they returned it to China. 4 weeks are wasted :(. Anyway I got a full refund and ordered again from a different seller. We'll see...
[Acer Iconia A500] parker09:
Thanks for the information, purchased the keyboard (different seller but same design and whatever), hopefully it works just as well.
[Acer Iconia A500] bidniss:
I bought this case from Amazon- Acer Iconia A500 Case with built-in USB Keyboard. NEW KEYBOARD Guaranteed to be compatible with Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) - By GSAstore

This case\keyboard is well worth the money! I found it to do exactly what it advertises and I consider it money well spent.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dreds71:
Bluetooth Keyboard Folio Case

I found this case on Thursday and got it today That was was double to get it express mail.)

The keyboard is $100.00. I thought I'd take a chance and check it out.

the video is here

I've only been playing with it for a couple of hours and there are a couple issues I've found:

1) The keyboard charges from a micro USb port. The cable comes with it along

with a cigarette lighter style charging port.

2) Although the keyboard is completely sealed and rubberized, it is unusually

small.

3) the case itself is leather (smelly leather) that closes by magnets. NOTE: if the

magnets are not lines up perfectly, the tends to open, especially when you

try to pick it up by the handle

4) very easy to sync!! Although it's gonna take a long while to get used to the

small keyboard. Also, I don't know why, but even though you press keys, any

keys, it sometimes won't type on the screen.

5) The power button placement is absolutely horrendous!! You'll need an eyeglass screw driver or a paper clip to move it from "on" to "off"

If you have any questions or concerns, you can do what I did and email ntkoutlet@gmail.com.

Has anyone else come across this yet?

I'll update this as I play with it more.
[Acer Iconia A500] tkolev:
I just got my keyboard folio case from the second seller. It cleared customs so I guess that there was a problem with the first one I ordered. The only downside is that the free stylus is for resistive screens, but hey - it's free, so I can't complain. Now I just need to remap the keys. For it's price the quality is good (just got another keyboard folio case for my wife's iPad and the design is better on the other one), the keyboard itself is small, but usable. The tab goes in (and unfortunately out :( ) easily, you really need to work something out to keep it from falling. The clip is magnetic, but I intend to replace it with velcro ASAP. Other than that it's all good!
[Acer Iconia A500] parker09:
Mine came this afternoon, SOOOOOOOOOO much better!
[Acer Iconia A500] profipix:
Got this one, SHEATH(TM) Portfolio Style Leather Case Cover Stand for Acer Iconia Tab A500 on Amazon.com for only $12 and it fits perfectly. Received it in 2 days :)
[Acer Iconia A500] cliefan:
has anyone seen the cases here? http://www.youpadaccessories.com/

I am also looking for a BT keyboard folio...need the USB port for USB-serial adapter...
[Acer Iconia A500] cliefan:
Anyone tried this? Looks promising...

Kensington K39383US

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...LR_10?ie=UTF8&m=A2YLYLTN75J8LR&n=&s=&v=glance
[Acer Iconia A500] seludlow:
USB case keyboard not recognized - CN10 ROM4.2

UPDATE....

I did some more reading and found that if I plug the case/folio cable into a powered USB hub, and then plug the USB Hub into the tablet, the keyboard will work. Reading some stuff about an OTG Cable, but the impression I get is that is for people who have mini USB ports as opposed to full-size. The A500 has both. Lugging a powered USB hub around isn't the solution. Anyone know what IS the solution?

Acer Iconia A500

CN10 ROM4.2 - Jelly Bean

I'm 99% sure I just purchased this SAME keyboard/folio case for my Acer Iconia A500 that came as part of a kit sold on eBay, marketed as the EEEkit - Starter kit for A500. Pictures of the case/folio look exactly the same. I'm afraid to post the link as I don't want to be accused of Spam or Advertising.

I can't seem to get the tablet to recognize the USB keyboard when I plug it in. When I plug the case/folio keyboard into the tablet, I get nothing - no power, no ability to toggle LED's on and off, and no output to the device. Dead as a door nail!!

Troubleshooting steps performed:

1) I have a full size HP USB keyboard that I can plug in and use with the tablet without issue. The tablet recognizes it not only as a USB keyboard, but even knows it's an HP USB keyboard.

2) I can plug the new case/folio keyboard into a USB port on my Win7 laptop, and it's instantly recognized and works flawlessly. That rules out cables and connection issues.

Now to play on your sympathies a bit - I've purchased this tablet and accessories for my wife who suffers from degenerative Lupus and muscle disease. I REALLY want to get the entire package up and working for her ASAP as without the keyboard working, it doesn't solve issues with her muscle control on a touch-screen surface.

While searching the forum, I did find some talk about a new 4.2 keyboard APK which I installed (not expecting it to do anything as the focus seems to be on swiping), but nothing else seemed to hold out any hope for a solution. No Joy!

Can anyone help, PLEASE??

Thanks in advance for anyone who might reply, and to all who contribute to this wonderful resource and project!
[Acer Iconia A500] bobiscool07:
Downgrade to 4.0.4 from calvito. 4.2 has an issue with these low powered keyboards. I have the same issue, its not the tablet or the keyboard, its the ROM it self. And The 4.2 ones posted on XDA should work with it. Thors 4.2 does not work with it, in the log it shows up but has an error, but with a hub, the error is avoided. Plus, the 4.0.4 gets better performance scores on antutu than JB roms.

Sent from Mars using my SGH-T989D
[HTC EVO 3D] bso44:
Is there a way to clear a single notification in Sense? I want to remove just a specific notification without having to open the app, read the text, etc. I know you could swipe a single notification to the side in CM7.
[HTC EVO 3D] liljacques:
Touch the notification u want gone
[HTC EVO 3D] bso44:
That just opens whatever the notification is (app, text, etc). I'm looking just to dismiss it without opening it.
[HTC EVO 3D] bso44:
So I'm guessing by the lack of responses that it isn't possible in Sense.
[HTC EVO 3D] chrisngrod:
I really wish this feature was available with the Evo 3D like it is with the GB Droid X, X2, Droid 2, Droid 3, Photon, and other GB Blur devices.
[Android Apps and Games] machx0r:
For those of you who want to quit smoking you might want to check out https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ccswe.SmokingLog

The free version is supported by ads (Admob and Inmobi, no READ_PHONE_STATE bs). The paid version is the same code as free but without ads (if that is your thing).

Always looking for feedback.
[Galaxy 3 Themes and Apps] Rapier07:
Check this App out!

Prox Lite is the free version of Prox. With Prox Lite, you can emulate your home button and expand and contract your notification panel without even touching the phone.

To make it work, start the service and then hold the phone completely flat. Pass your hand close to the proximity sensor and you will automatically launch your home application. If you tilt the phone at a 45 degree angle towards you, then it will expand and contract the notification panel. Since it's a service, it will work anywhere on your phone. You could be browsing the web or sending a text message and if you perform one of these actions, then Prox Lite will work.

This application will not be updated. It is merely a demo for the paid version.

Market Link : Prox Lite

For phone: market

For many more features, check out the full version
[Galaxy 3 Themes and Apps] ken_39:
sounds,,,,,goods... bro
[HTC Inspire 4G] toolfrk1985:
So I had the Inspire 4G on AT&T and my girlfriend became an ex and now I don't have service. I was wondering if I can swap the ROM to a Verizon ROM and run it on their network. Please help.
[HTC Inspire 4G] biglittlegato:
Short answer, no. The long answer has to do with radio frequencies and technology used. For voice and 2G data you could use T-mobile. You may have a regional service provider option also. I do not know what is available in your area.
[HTC Inspire 4G] dtorrez1883:
No you can't. ATT is gsm and Verizon is cdma. You could use it on tmobile if its unlocked but will only get edge speeds.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ranklepup:
Your best option is to sell the phone now, while its hot and get some good money off of it and buy another phone.
[HTC Inspire 4G] beredis:
I personally am still pretty new to rooting and all but doesn't verizon have sim cards for their world phones?
[HTC Inspire 4G] toolfrk1985:
Thanks for the information, I didn't think I would be able to. It is rooted but I need to do a complete wipe on the phone and return it to stock with root. Thanks for the help and hopefully I will be able to sell this with some scuffs on it. Maybe just try for $100 rooted.
[HTC Inspire 4G] spiritcrusher33:
or unlock it and use simple mobile... unlimited everything for like 60 bucks a month, ( and 3g ) no contract. but check coverage.. etc....
[HTC Inspire 4G] Carlrobling:
Why not do the most simple thing get a pay as you go phone. Swap the sim into the inspire. $50 unlimited everything. Don't try telling me it wont work either. I have used two different iphones and a blackberry on pay as you go. And dont try the different sim thing either. When I went contract they had me use the same sim. Just go get a cheap pay as you go phone register it swap the sim and try it out.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mattmiller:
Buddy 3g won't work. The frequency bands are not compatible with tmkbile(simple mobile). Unless you got Att or a side branch that runs off at towers and signal, you will ONLY get Edge speeds end of story. Don't proven using tmobile and simple mobile.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mattmiller:
Att doesn't offer a $50 prepaid unlimited everything. It's text and talk only. Don't provide false info
[HTC Inspire 4G] Carlrobling:
Know what your talking about before opening your mouth or atleast check first.

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...ne-plans.jsp?ContentId=900270&_requestid=1459

Right from att.
[HTC Inspire 4G] newter55:
@carl,

In order to use to $50 unlimited with a smartphone, a separate data package must be added.
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
What he said. I can tell you from personal experience as I use att prepaid, DATA is not included.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Carlrobling:
Really your going to call att and say I have a smartphone. I'm telling you I used two iPhones and a blackberry on pay as you go. Hell I used the iPhone plan for a month when I first got my inspire. And on pay as you go its not a contract what are they gonna do send you an email saying you need the proper data plan. Really come on.
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
No the charge you by the KB. 1cent per. If you read the fine print it is plainly stated. And yes sense my IMEI is in the system they know what phone I have an am using. I even told them what phone when I swapped out from the captivate.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Carlrobling:
Your getting screwed. Really dude put your sim in a cheap phone. Get your imei changed. Then try and don't bother calling them to change back. Dude really come on man you don't have to call them every time you change phones. By the way read yourself the fine print doesn't say anything about price per KB. Says it requires a data plan. Your still talking stupid if I could use an iPhone on pay as you go the I assure you if you don't call them and say hey I have an inspire (duh) it will work just fine for you. Don't be like the genius above and spill your guts.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mudknot2005:
Probably not a smart move flaming a mod..... just saying.