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[General Accessories] vectron:
This is a review of Bluetooth keyboard/cover for Nexus 7: http://dx.com/p/ultrathin-aluminum-...yboard-for-google-nexus-7-black-silver-179344

I have reviewed a lot of accessories for smarphones and tablets, this one really stands out! When I saw the description for this keyboard, I thought to myself this is going to be just another generic keyboard with "Nexus 7" added to the name for search index. Was I in for a big surprise!!! Although you can pair it up with any phone/tablet, this keyboard is specifically designed to fit Nexus 7 like a glove!

Let me first start with a built quality - a very solid lightweight construction with a weight of about 216g (7.6 oz) and dimensions to match Nexus 7. The keyboard is relative light thanks to it's rechargeable battery (micro-usb charging port on the side) which guarantees 55 hours of uninterrupted working time as well as 60 days of standby time. Keys have a very nice springy feedback with a decent travel. The size of the keys is very comfortable for typing, although spacing in-between is a bit cramped. But I think for the amount of keys and functionality squeezed into a keyboard with Nexus 7 footprint - this is pretty good. Above the keys there is a stand-cavity to place your tablet which turns it into something that resembles netbook. When you turn this keyboard to look on the back, you will be surprised how well they matched the color, the feel, and the finish of the original Nexus 7 back. Very impressive! Even so the material is not slippery, they also added four discrete standoffs for extra grip with a surface. Once you done using they keyboard, it snaps right on the front of the Nexus 7 like a clamp shell, very secure fit.

Functionality of this keyboard is as good as it looks. Pairing up was simple, turn the power on, hit Connect button, scan from Bluetooth section of N7, and enter the code. Done! You can start navigation using arrow keys (up/down, right/left), get back to Home screen with dedicated home button, Go back with dedicated Return button, and have full multimedia control with volume up/down, and play/pause/fwd/rev buttons accessible with FN key. You even have copy/paste/cut buttons as well (with FN key).

Overall, I was VERY impressed with this keyboard, it's build quality, functionality, and seamless integration with Nexus 7 to work as a stand or a latching cover giving additional protection for N7. Oh, and the most important part - it's only $23 shipped!!! I have dealt with DX.com before, and so far has been happy with their service and support. Definitely recommending this bt keyboard as one of those must have Nexus 7 accessories.

Here are the pictures:
[General Accessories] bsoplinger:
Is this any different from the "aluminum" Bluetooth keyboard mentioned and reviewed in a few threads already in this subforum?

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[General Accessories] vectron:
I guess it could be, although nothing showed up when I typed in my topic when making a post. I did some search now and see people talking about similar ones. This is obviously not a brand name keyboard so you can find it elsewhere. I'm personally done with eBay shopping because lately it has been 50/50 chance you get something working, and then seller tries negotiate with you partial refund. Like I said, I had good luck so far with dx.com, their customer support is responsive, and prices are the same or cheaper than ebay shipped.

This is a tablet my wife uses mostly, and she has been asking for keyboard case for awhile. This is just perfect because you can use your N7 like a mini laptop, and it's portable to take outside since it snaps like a cover which matches Nexus perfectly! And trust me, even so price is cheap, it doesn't have cheap quality. I don't know if all similar looking ones from other reviews are the same, can only speak for the one I received.
[General Accessories] bsoplinger:
Have to agree with you about things from dx.com, I've always gotten good value for my money. It just seems identical to ones that I can get from Amazon for $4-5 less (with free Prime shipping) and delivery in 2 days instead of 2 weeks.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[General Accessories] RodMyers:
Do you have a screen protector installed? If so, how did you keep the keyboard from digging into the protector?
[General Accessories] vectron:
I do have screen protector, and I haven't noticed any marks on it where it came in contact with keyboard stand. Tablet itself is not that heavy so there is not that much of a pressure on the edge of keyboard stand. Also forgot to mention, there is obviously no way to adjust the angle of N7 placement - it just goes in one way.
[General Accessories] vectron:
Some interesting info I just got from a few people who asked me in another forum about this keyboard. Apparently there are 2 versions of it, where the early one did NOT have Tab key and NO Function key with multimedia controls. That is a big downer! So that makes me wonder if the cheaper version actually the older one with cut down functionality? Or maybe not. I can only speak for the version I got from dx.com place since it came with a latest hardware. Other stuff may or may not have Tab and FN keys.
[General Accessories] bsoplinger:
The somewhat unknown truth of Chinese purchasing is that there is just a few or even just 1 actual manufacturer of the items so many Chinese companies offer. I'm sure what happened in this case is that the initial design which was lacking the tab key was updated to include it. I've seen what appears to be all the cases now coming with the new updated design.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[General Accessories] etheriae:
Really interesting
[General Accessories] zuberio:
I've have this keyboard/cover for about a month now with no issues. Love it. No screen protector either - no issues with that too.

Bought mine for $20 off eBay, I can dig up the seller if anyone is interested.

I originally had the poetic slimline but it started falling apart. I prefer this new cover/case to the poetic. It let's you keep your n7 at original thickness which feels wonderful.

Worst case, if the keyboard doesn't work on yours - gut it and use it to store cables/adapters.
[General Accessories] davegermiquet:
I bought this keyboard. Hope it's as good as the review:)
[General Accessories] davegermiquet:
Ok. So I see there is another one with ALOT of reviews, however this one has no reviews.

Did you guys put the right review keyboard?

I see this one there as well:

http://dx.com/p/bg-7-rechargeable-w...yboard-for-google-nexus-7-silver-black-175448
[General Accessories] zuberio:
It's the same thing.
[General Accessories] kcchen:
Bought this also... $23 shipped is worth the gamble.

Website pics don't have the Tab and Fn keys... but the OP pics show the keys. Used the OP link, hope I get the Tab and Fn keys...
[General Accessories] sinple:
Anybody has this problem. The words on my keyboard has faded away. Zzz
[General Accessories] timonoj:
OP, could you check if that´s the real link for the keyboard you bought? The pictures shown on the page don´t match yours, the one in the page seems to be the one with no tab button (ie, older model?).

Thanks!

Which keyboard did you get in the end?
[General Accessories] ermail:
Excelente. Thanks review.
[General Accessories] Brownstone:
For UK users, I've just ordered this one from Amazon for £13.79 delivered. I'll report on it when it arrives, but it seems to have all the features the OP's has.

Cheers,

BS...
[General Accessories] timonoj:
Ordered from OP's link. Got the version with the tab key. The spacebar is a bit hard.

Also, I have a doubt: It seems the keyboard gets profile to ONE profile. If you want to use it on another profile, you seem to need to unpair then pair again?

Me and my gf share the tablet, so this is a bit cumbersome...
[General Accessories] NuttyBunny:
I have this keyboard as well, and a cheap screen protector that I got on dx.com (I don't remember which one, but it likes to attact scratches).

Several keys have now left their small mark on the protector, and some keys are starting to lose its letters (seems like the white ink isn't holding up very well). And the space bar doesn't respond that easily.

But all in all, even with its flaws the keyboard looks amazing and it's the perfect companion for the N7

Now, if some could add a pogo pin charger to the thing it would be just perfect ;)
[General Accessories] lezstarz:
This looks very nice, I might get one because I think Nexus 7 is a perfect size to replace all those netbooks we have seen in the past. The only real issues I have with these type of accessories is the life time. I had a keyboard attachment previously for my 10.1" tablet and after about 2-3 months the keys start to get very loose and fiddly, some of the keys were almost starting to come off.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] blakjak220:
I've got the Case-Mate Tough Case and even though it has the little bump pattern on it it's way too slippery... it's not rubbery feeling like it looks in the pictures...

And I've spent the better part of a week reading reviews and searching and can't find a good answer... So what's the best case for GRIP? Preferably it should give decent protection, not be too big (I don't want something like the huge Otterbox or Seidio Active) and have a lip on the front to protect the screen.. other than that I just want it to actually be GRIPPY!!! This phone is huge (it's awesome, but huge) and I really need some grippiness on the back so that I can one-hand it... I've looked at the Aegis, Ballistic, UAG and others but there are mixed reviews as to the actual feel of the outside. I want something that I can lay it in my hand at a slight angle and it won't just slide off... The Case-Mate really checks all the boxes except for the fact that it's just so dang slippery!!

So if you've personally got a case/used one that you find exhibits exceptional "grippability" then toss a dog a bone and hook me up..

Thanks everyone..

(and if you're in the market for a Case-Mate Tough case then I'll make ya a deal....although it's prolly not worth the shipping..lol)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IamPro:
Not sure but I use a Body Glove and its pretty grippy around the sides (not so on the flat back tho). I remember hearing of some adhesive kind of like Flygrip but cheaper kind of like tape/sticker which you could apply to all kinds of different things altho they made some specifically for phones and other devices to give you a better grip .
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] joshm.1219:
First off I'll take that case mate if you're in North America definitely not worth the shipping otherwise. Anyway I would assume any tpu case is as grippy as you're going to get but there's a protection trade-off obviously. You could try getting a flygrip or a sling grip. I have the fly on my otterbox/zl setup and it's definitely the best one handed solution I just feel super nerdy using it lol.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] blakjak220:
Yeah, I thought about getting some of that tape stuff but somehow putting tape on a $500 phone just feels wrong.. but I may have to resort to it...lol

PM me if you really want the Case-Mate, I'll prolly keep it until I find something better though, it's slippery but at least it's protected when it falls.. And yeah, I had a Fly Grip, but I made the mistake of selling it with the phone I had at the time, plus I pocket this slab of a phone and I'm not sure I could handle the extra bump on the back...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] joshm.1219:
No rush I'm just a case hoarder lol. If you find something else hit me up.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] blakjak220:
Will do buddy....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Optimistic Pessimist:
Perhaps take a look at the Ballistic SG http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2198655
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] blakjak220:
One of the few that's actually described as being grippy, that may be the ticket... haha.. thanks

Sent from the future.....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Phogg:
I don't think anything comes close to a cheap gel rubber case for sheer grippines. There are any number of brands that can be had for 4 bucks shipped and I keep one around for when I want to sit and read manga.

They suck for sliding in and out of a tight pocket though. There is a point of being too grippy.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] blakjak220:
I went ahead and got a cheapo rubber/silicone case from Ebay.. I figure I can't go wrong trying it when it cost <$6 shipped...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] UCSB:
I have this case in black (also a couple of other colors). It has grippy ribbing on the sides and the Android logo on the back is matte ... overall a reasonable balance between grip and something that will go in and out of your pocket.

http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/sam...dified-a2-tpu-case-for-samsung-galaxy-note-ii
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] imiller913:
I just got this one off ebay I like it so far the black lines are the grips lol.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] blakjak220:
Does that case have any kind of lip on the front so you can lay the phone on it's screen and it won't touch the surface? I couldn't tell from the pics on that site?

Sent from the future.....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ericrangel76:
Have you looked at the Case-mate Pop case? This is probably my favorite case I own. It has rubber grips on both sides of the case, and on the lip in the front. I think this may be what you are looking for.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] blakjak220:
All yhe reviews on that thing say the kickstand is a POS... is it really that bad?.. I probably wouldn't use it but it would kinda suck if I broke it the 1st time I used it... what's your thoughts on it?

Sent from the future.....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Note2Hunter:
The best grippy case and most protective case you will find is I Face case
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ericrangel76:
The kickstand is kind of hard to use but I hardly ever use it. Honestly that wasn't one of the reasons why I decided to buy the case. I had one of these cases on my BlackBerry Bold 9900 before I bought my GN2. I like that my phone feels solid in my hand, it's not too bulky, it's easy to put on/take off and it offers great protection. I already had one drop when my GN2 fell out of my jacket pocket from about three feet to asphalt and the only wrong was my case had a small scough mark. I like the case. This is just my opinion.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] UCSB:
Yes, the case has a raised lip around the screen. The lip will keep the screen off a flat surface like a table; it is a significant lip. There are many pictures of this case in the thread where people are showing photos of their cases. Here is a youtube.com video that is pretty good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA2SlvLq4sY&feature=youtu.be
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] blakjak220:
I honestly prolly wouldn't use the kickstand that much either... but it's good to know that it's probably not as bad as some of the reviews..

That looks pretty good.. may have to get one if that one from Ebay turns out to be crap..
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IamPro:
I actually meant (egrips) since I had seen it recommended in another thread here

Hopefully this might be some help :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] blakjak220:
Yeah guess I could just get a couple "universal" pieces and slap them on whatever case I have... might work pretty good since I really just need more grip around the edges..

Sent from the future.....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] xikongapanda:
i love pie
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] blakjak220:
Maybe that's a problem for your Weight Watchers coach.... Unless there's an extremely grippy case called "pie"...

Sent from the future.....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] xikongapanda:
bump

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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IamPro:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDhpKunSXEc
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] blakjak220:
Well... I got two different cases in the mail today and they both suck big time.. Although both of them say "grip" in the name, both of them have that soft touch material on the back and neither of them have a sufficient lip to protect the screen... Another $16 down the drain and the hunt for the perfect case continues.....

Sent from the future.....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IamPro:
I recommend finding a case you like (that has what desire like good grip) then add a Flygrip 1.5, I upgraded from the normal one I had and its so awesome.. allows me to one hand the Note quite well :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] blakjak220:
I may end up doing that.... I had the FlyGrip on my GS2 and it was awesome, I was just kinda wary of adding any real size to this already huge phone. Is that 1.5 any thicker than the original or just wider?

Sent from the future.....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IamPro:
Its longer so you can actually use it as a kickstand now, also little bit bigger (i think) which lets u one hand it better. If you email them and tell them you had the original then they will give you a coupon code reducing the price :D
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mektarus:
Would you mind telling us which ones?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] blakjak220:
Thanks for the coupon tip.. the price is just a tad steep that's why I haven't already gotten another one....

One of them is called EZ-Grip protector case (from DayDeal.com) and the other is Black Soft Gel TPU bumper cover (from Ebay) - I figured with names like those both of them would have some serious grippiness... turns out one is just plain slick TPU and the other has that soft-touch feel all over which is also extremely slick... Links below so you can put them in your "Don't waste your money on" file...

http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=76653

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal.../221184443339?ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:C:US:3160
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] blakjak220:
Thanks again man... Got a FlyGrip 1.5 and the free case + shipping for under $20... Awesome

Sent from the future.....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IamPro:
:highfive: ... now if only the Heat could win the next two games :p

Hope u like it, loving mine (lets me still use the Smart Dock too :) )
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] infamous84:
I was using the superswipe script and so that crashed and finally got it to restart after letting the battery die, now its stuck on the htc boot screen.

How do i get out of this?

Thanks in advance

Need help

delete resolved
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] tumtum:
I have encountered with problem that after i soft reset, my device is stuck on boot screen.

Now ,i know the reason for that problem.

it due to SD-card. XDA2 has check up SD-card everytime when you do a soft reset.

To correct this problem, you just put SD-card out before soft reset and put in back when soft reset is complete.

you can try it but now i didn't stuck on boot screen again.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] wm2003SE:
If you are saying about v2.06 Well, it's not really true. I believe some still face the soft reset hang even after taking out their storage card.

As a result, this is not a true solution. Sorry to say so.

In order to solve that problem, try flashing v2.06 rom wif minimize extended rom files.....
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] semis0nic:
Sorry but i think its not the solution either. :wink:

i got a near-full Extended Rome files ( less than 200kb left ) , an extended-extended ROM ( \storage ) and i dont experience that usual "hang"

what i did : uninstall Battery pack pro v.11.1 :arrow: problematic appz. not designed for SE.

instead, i use rhinocode TodayPanel Pro and RhinoLaunch apps that is designed for SE. it works flawlessly... :lol: and i trimmed my Today screen, hiding other not frequently used itmes ( date, owners info, etc. )

morale of the story : if possible, pick and install proggies that is designed for SE, especially the today plug-ins bcoz it will screw up and will cause resets..

stable wm2003se for a week now.. :wink:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Guest:
Couldn't be more agree wif u. Battery pack pro v1.1.1 really doesnt work wif SE at the moment. :cry:

However, i'm be able to use Spb Pocket Plus v2.2 flawlessly and since then, i never had the above problems....hang/soft reset/today plug-in get screwed up......

But there's a way to configure it.....hehe :D
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] rob_pinnington:
I have Battery pack pro v1.1.1 and it works fine on 2.02tWWE :?:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] ghuth:
I don't even have an SD card and I got the hanging boot

Hi All

I've flashed a t-mobile MDA (blue angel) with the I-Mate ROM. The boot hang occured for me when I pulled the battery out for the first time in ages (two months plus?) having only performed soft resets within that time.

An interesting thing I noticed was that the red light was flashing... not sure whether it made a message noise, but it looked to me as if I had an appointment message waiting for me underneath the boot screen...

Just thought the extra info may help.

Cheers, G
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] webb7735:
I am wondering is anyone is getting text messages from 6250 if you have been getting the VZWNMN text and you have fixed it or no were I can find out how to fix this will someone let me know ty

Sent from my i605 rootbox jb v4.0

Trinity_carbon Kernel 3.0.64

Overclocked and undervolted
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] shangrila500:
I believe going to Backup Plus and deactivating it will work. If not you can try this:

Go to your my Verizon account, remove all email addresses from your vz backup feature in "manage email settings", hit apply. You will then get a text saying VZWUEP: DELETE. This confirms the texts should stop.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] webb7735:
It wont let me delete my email without setting up another email account.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] shangrila500:
Thats the way I got mine to stop when I first found out how to shut it off. Maybe see if you can turn the entire feature off or try Googling and see if you can find a new way. I havent disabled it in quite a while.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] webb7735:
I just downloaded a SMS blocker that seems to be working. I don't know very much about the guts of the device to go in and change a bunch of letters and numbers around just yet. So I done it the easy way. Thanks for the advice though.

I activated Verizons manage safe guards settings but when I tyres to add the 6250 # it would let me because it wasn't a ten digit #
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
Just log onto Verizon site and unenroll in backup up assistant notifications.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] clipsruck:
That didn't work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dragonstalker:
The trick, although i know you will hate to do it. You actually have to call Verizon and have them remove backup completely from your account. I do so much flashing i would get this all the time. That seemed to turn out to be the only fix. The text is from the server asking they phone, Hey are you there and do you have time to update your backup file? When they turn it off at the server, it no longer sends the remote assistance request.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] clipsruck:
There is something that can be altered to stop it from happening. I'm going to try to get in touch with the dev who did it and see if he'll tell me his secret.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
Have you looked here,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31072690
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] 1lazysheep:
i can't seem to find the setting for this. the stock vibration is a little too strong for me.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] x714x:
I know faux's app for his kernel lets you change the vibration but its not much of a difference as 94% = stock in the app.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] 1lazysheep:
i see, thanks. not sure why they wouldn't include this setting? :confused: