Anyone tried a BT Keyboard yet?

[bubbatex]

Wondering if anyone has tried one and if it works. Lag? Found this post: Step-by-Step Freedom Pro Keyboard Setup with Android

 

[Braaainz]

Yup! I've got the Freedom Pro Keyboard and its drivers (from otadrivers.com) work on an unrooted Evo.

I can put my fullsize keyboard in my backpocket. It has a hidden removable cellphone stand that you can set your Evo in and it cradles it perfectly (I thought I wouldn't need it due to Evo's kickstand, but the cradle is more secure and lifts it a centimeter or so which helps visibility while typing).

It has special function keys too. I can be typing in "UltraMate", "Docs to Go", or even on this forum, hit a key and load up my music player... select and start/stop/pause music, adjust volume, then flip back to typing again.

I LOVE it. Plus, the keyboard is compatible with SPP and HID, so when Android finally puts in HID Bluetooth, I can still use the keyboard.

I consider the Freedom Pro a MUST-HAVE accessory and I'm very happy with it.

NOTE - the drivers are being updated and the developer (and fans) are invested in making things work. Right now, hitting SHIFT+SPACEBAR switches the keyboard into Korean (or back in English) which can be a little frustrating and should be fixed in the next update. Also, some function keys don't work on Android yet. Still, it does what I need it to.

 

[ap3604]

Yup! I've got the Freedom Pro Keyboard and its drivers (from otadrivers.com) work on an unrooted Evo.

Just viewed the Freedom Pro website and my jaw dropped :-O

They gotta be f#cking kidding me... Who do they think they are trying to charge me $115 dollars for a damn bluetooth keyboard?! Wow. I mean for cryin' out loud even Apple (the king of overcharging) doesn't charge that much for a bluetooth keyboard!

I'll stick with my $43 Palm bluetooth keyboard thank you very much Freedom =/

 

[holotfi2003]

I have a palm Bluetooth keyboard, and I tried to use it but with no luck...it pairs with my phone but for some reason it won't connect...I'm new to Android so maybe there's something I'm missing, can anyone help me? Is there a driver or an app I need to get that I am not aware of? Thanks in advance.

 

[mansouan]

Are you rooted?

 

[Paladin]

I have a palm Bluetooth keyboard, and I tried to use it but with no luck...it pairs with my phone but for some reason it won't connect...I'm new to Android so maybe there's something I'm missing, can anyone help me? Is there a driver or an app I need to get that I am not aware of? Thanks in advance.

I also have the Palm BT keyboard. We really need to figure out a way to get that working. Seems there are many EVO users that have one.

 

[SimpleMobileReview]

Freedom Keyboard

The Freedom Keyboard is only $78 on amazon but compared to $43 I can see where you are coming from. I will have to grab the Palm and check it out. Overall my experience with the Keyboard has been good and it works with my iPad so that is a bonus.

If you go the route of Freedom get the Freedom Pro. Personally, I am happy with the quality and feel of the keyboard.