Which keyboard should i get? Apple vs Xoom

[xxxguitaristxxx]

Hmmm...

Im deciding on a keyboard.

$58 NEW xoom motorola keyboard
$43 USED apple keyboard

my opinions:
xoom is built for an android tablet and has the keys for quicker access.
Apple keyboard is thin and sexy at a cheaper price(but used) + it doesnt have android keys.

Haha I need help deciding on a keyboard.

If you have any other keyboard ideas that are compatible and cheaper. Tell me!

 

[xxxguitaristxxx]

anyone have any ideas?

 

[anthonylokrn]

anyone have any ideas?

I assume you mean the BT iMac keyboard? If that's the case, I'm not a very big fan of them. It looks nice but not very portable at all.

While I was at a Samsung Galaxy 10.1 demo stand at the Galleria in Houston, TX, they had a BT keyboard that was connected to a tablet case. I didn't even bother to look at the brand at the time, but it looked like that Belkin case, but had the option to attach a keyboard to it and stows away.

**Matter of fact just found a link with it:
https://thisismynext.com/2011/06/02/samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-honeycomb-3-1-on-sale/

 

[accordngs]

I assume you mean the BT iMac keyboard? If that's the case, I'm not a very big fan of them. It looks nice but not very portable at all.

While I was at a Samsung Galaxy 10.1 demo stand at the Galleria in Houston, TX, they had a BT keyboard that was connected to a tablet case. I didn't even bother to look at the brand at the time, but it looked like that Belkin case, but had the option to attach a keyboard to it and stows away.

**Matter of fact just found a link with it:
https://thisismynext.com/2011/06/02/samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-honeycomb-3-1-on-sale/

Okay...just checked out that link ans now I need to have that case/keyboard combo! But i didnt see anywhere in that article a reference to what brand it is. Anyone have any idea?

 

[xxxguitaristxxx]

A case/keyboard combo would be nice, but this tab doesn't have that many accessories available yet:/
And the apple keyboard I'm taking about is this:
Amazon.com: Apple Wireless Keyboard (Retail Packaging): Electronics

I might go with the xoom keyboard or the new logitech android keyboard

 

[xxxguitaristxxx]

Okay...just checked out that link ans now I need to have that case/keyboard combo! But i didnt see anywhere in that article a reference to what brand it is. Anyone have any idea?

According to this article, the case will be release in july
Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 accessories - Crave - CNET Asia
Hope it's true!

 

[EggoEspada]

According to this article, the case will be release in july
Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 accessories - Crave - CNET Asia
Hope it's true!

Nice. This is exactly what I was looking for. I hope the price isn't too unreasonable.

 

[xxxguitaristxxx]

you welcome And right now, i actually bought a cheap case on ebay until I find one that I really favor, or if I can just wait for this case/keyboard.

 

[Kevin Gossett]

Why not the Samsung keyboard dock?

 

[xxxguitaristxxx]

I wasn't sure because of
1. price and
2. I prefer wireless

If it was bluetooth compatible, I would've thought about it. But, Im sure you can only use it on the dock right?

 

[accordngs]

A case/keyboard combo would be nice, but this tab doesn't have that many accessories available yet:/
And the apple keyboard I'm taking about is this:
Amazon.com: Apple Wireless Keyboard (Retail Packaging): Electronics

I might go with the xoom keyboard or the new logitech android keyboard

I remember reading of people having compatibility issues using the Apple keyboard on Windows computers. I am not sure if there would be any similar issues using it on an android device. Might be something to consider though.

 

[accordngs]

According to this article, the case will be release in july
Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 accessories - Crave - CNET Asia
Hope it's true!

That thing is awesome. I hope it comes out very very early july lol

 

[xxxguitaristxxx]

I ended up getting this:
Logitech? Tablet Keyboard for Android

lol, hope I didn't make the wrong choice:]
I got this over the xoom keyboard because this has a nicer design and has a case/stand included.

 

[dontaebell80]

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[gadgetluva]

I have both, so note that not all shortcuts work in the moto keyboard. Most do.

 

[indianajonze]

I ended up getting this:
Logitech? Tablet Keyboard for Android

lol, hope I didn't make the wrong choice:]
I got this over the xoom keyboard because this has a nicer design and has a case/stand included.

is that out yet? it says preorder...

 

[jasonmh26]

I ended up getting this:
Logitech? Tablet Keyboard for Android

That looks pretty good, let us know how you like it.

 

[jasonmh26]

That logitech keyboard looks pretty good, let us know how you like it.

 

[xxxguitaristxxx]

It says preorder, and so does the ipad logitech keyboard, but when you add it to your cart it says "in stock".

I can find the ipad version at my best buy, but no android keyboard, so I found this on staples.com(ships faster and cheaper than logitech site) and used this coupon for $10 of logitech products.

Coupon: 4161103181716597

*note
the coupon didn't work for me at first, but when i tried it a few hours later, it accepted it.

I will post details and a quick review of it tomorrow when it arrives

 

[Sambo41]

I also got the Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Android. I love it. It was easy to set up and works very well. I have big hands and I can type on it comfortably and accurately. It is very quiet. I has a nice case that doubles as a tablet stand.

The Logitech Mouse for Android is great, too. With both of these items connected I now have an almost laptop experience and I can still use the touchscreen, too.

The onscreen keyboard still pops up on certain applications, but I just enter text from the Logitech keyboard and it works fine.