Logitech Tablet Mouse for Android 3.1+

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Just found this: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/tablet...-mouse-android

I hope this works generically on all Android 3.1+ Tablets rather than a limited subset of supported Tablets. If it works with the Tab 10.1 then creating a docking station at home would be so straight forward. Keyboard and mouse connected via Bluetooth and then connected to monitor via HDMI cable. It would avoid the need of Samsung's desktop dock accessory which will probably be quite expensive.

I'm pretty sure I can do 95% of things at home on the Android tablet while the other 5% I can get away with remoting into a headless Windows PC from the Android tablet.

Interesting. Thanks for the link.

Reaching for the tablet screen to manipulate has always seemed a weakness of the wireless/bluetooth tablet keyboards. Maybe a keyboard with embedded touchpadcould remove the need for a separate device (mouse).

Originally Posted by Techno79

Just found this:

I hope this works generically on all Android 3.1+ Tablets rather than a limited subset of supported Tablets. If it works with the Tab 10.1 then creating a docking station at home would be so straight forward. Keyboard and mouse connected via Bluetooth and then connected to monitor via HDMI cable. It would avoid the need of Samsung's desktop dock accessory which will probably be quite expensive.

I'm pretty sure I can do 95% of things at home on the Android tablet while the other 5% I can get away with remoting into a headless Windows PC from the Android tablet.

It would definitely work on the 10.1
You may even try other brands of mice, the 3.1 software should be compatible, but it will be hit or miss.
So far, Samsung desktop dock accessory looks better than the others in my opinion, but it's not rechargeable so you can't bring it with you on a trip and that's a big negative.

Why would the desktop dock accessory need to be rechargeable? I would have assumed that any power it needs will be drawn from the Tab or from mains if it is connected to power (which would also charge the Tab at the same time). I really hope that the desktop dock provides USB ports for keyboard and mouse as well as HDMI connection to a monitor and thus it gives full docking functionality.

With regards to Logitech's bluetooth mouse, I didn't know standard Bluetooth supported mice. The fact that they do probably means we'll see cheaper devices coming out and possibly a Bluetooth dongle/device that will allow cheap USB keyboards/mice to be plugged in instead.

Time will tell I'm sure.

Originally Posted by rubi76

So far, Samsung desktop dock accessory looks better than the others in my opinion

Do you have a link to look at it?
Also, is it for sale already? Where?

EDIT: found it: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/gal...CR-K14AWEGSTA#

Originally Posted by Techno79

Why would the desktop dock accessory need to be rechargeable? I would have assumed that any power it needs will be drawn from the Tab or from mains if it is connected to power (which would also charge the Tab at the same time). I really hope that the desktop dock provides USB ports for keyboard and mouse as well as HDMI connection to a monitor and thus it gives full docking functionality.

Well, if it would be rechargeable it would just be a nice plus - to use it on planes or somewhere where you don't have a plug.
It looks like this model doesn't have a USB connection - probably the same port that's on the galaxy tab itself.
I also saw another keyboard on a video that's more of a folded case, hope that one is portable.