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tbvnz

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Just read a little about this product. Do you guys think this would be a good compliment to the Note 2. It's supposed to retail around $200 US.
http://clamcase.com/clambook-android-and-iphone-laptop-dock.html

 

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kronickhigh

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I've been waiting a long time for this, I just don't know that it will ever make it to market.

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uchosen

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Nice

Looks interesting. I'd give it a go for 200 bucks. The iPad version seem to be getting good reviews.

 

SilverHedgehog

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looks like a macbook


i like it

 

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lovekeiiy

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I don't know if I would call it a laptop replacement. The site didn't give enough details to make a decent guess

My guess, it would be what we see with the iDevice versions or something similar to ASUS Transormer Prime/Infinity Pads. What I think you're getting is just a device just brings an Android experience to a larger screen and nicer keyboard to use. I'm almost want to say it's just going to mirror your device display.

If you're familiar with Android and normal OSs for notebooks--Windows, OSX, various Linus distros--then you'll know they're not exactly the same. Android is very capable OS, but it has it's limits compared to other OS choices

That said, it could a good choice for someone, maybe a student, for two hundred dollars. A lot will depend on what you need to use.

 

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OwenW71

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Looks great to me. I'd be a buyer. Even better, they should make it with a space in the back that you can pop your device in... Just order the right spacers and it should fit snugly.

Swyped from the closest Galaxy.

 

majorbgss

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Wow, holy ****. I'd buy one in a heart beat.

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OwenW71

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Did some reading on the Interwebs, and my enthusiasm is dampened. It seems that Clamcase is not a reputable company, and their products are of awful quality with nonexistent support. The idea is a fantastic one, I'd daydreamed of something similar (with a backlit keyboard and a big user replaceable SSD), but these guys are worse than vapor-ware, apparently.

Swyped from the closest Galaxy.

 

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lovekeiiy

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disappointing to hear. I forget which company makes it, I think ASUS, where there is a smartphone and tablet combo. The phone actually goes into the tablet. This is similar except it's a laptop and USB cable or cradle.

It definitely could be useful for some.

 

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John Kotches

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lovekeiiy said:

disappointing to hear. I forget which company makes it, I think ASUS, where there is a smartphone and tablet combo. The phone actually goes into the tablet. This is similar except it's a laptop and USB cable or cradle.

It definitely could be useful for some.

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It is Asus, and it is called the padfone.

It ain't cheap (750 or so if memory serves) and I don't know that is available in the US.

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tbvnz

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What about the Motorola Lapdock, would it work with GN2?
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Lapdock-100-Smartphones-Packaging/dp/B005P58B5G/ref=pd_sim_sbs_pc_2

 

barry99705

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• Jan 6, 2013

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tbvnz said:

What about the Motorola Lapdock, would it work with GN2?
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Lapdock-100-Smartphones-Packaging/dp/B005P58B5G/ref=pd_sim_sbs_pc_2

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Nope. Lapdock has two connections, one hdmi, the other usb.

 

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rEVOLVE

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I use to use something like this for Windows Mobile called a Redfly that was more like a netbook size. This would still make sense to me except my Series 9 Ultrabook is already a better option and as thin and light as i need it to be.

The main thing missing for me in Android/iOS is the multi-window support, but if a product like this would come out and still support multi-window like the Note 2 does, it would be a good solution for not having a super light/thin but expensive ultrabook.

 

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fosselman

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Wonder if it uses the old 5 pin mhl or the new one that the gn2 and gs3 use.

 

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tbvnz

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Guess I'll get a bluetooth keyboard trackpad combo and wait for this:
http://www.medltech.com/product.html

 

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Killer Turtle

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• Jan 7, 2013

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I've got a lapdock and may get the Mhl cable to see if I can get it to work. The lapdock is just use and hdmi.

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lovekeiiy

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unless both devices have MHL built into them, you'll need to get a MHL adapter.

I had no idea if the PadFone is available in the US either. I just remember the device existing and it's what device reminded me of. It's nice idea since most people are getting and using various smartphones. Why not trying to combine with something to be more robusts. I just see, as of right now, being limited because of the Android OS itself and how to apps designed and written. No mobile office suite compares to features and use to a desktop counterpart. Although, given the costs, it can me a nice alternative.

Personally, I would just get an older laptop if to fit the need. Other than maybe a need for bigger screen, I would just use a portable keyboard and stand for the phone and call it good. Not that I would recommend for writing a paper for school. I hold that statement for tablets too.

 

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GreatDad

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tbvnz said:

Just read a little about this product. Do you guys think this would be a good compliment to the Note 2. It's supposed to retail around $200 US.

nope not at all

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finalhit

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fosselman said:

Wonder if it uses the old 5 pin mhl or the new one that the gn2 and gs3 use.

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it looks like they'll be making docks for specific phones, so I imagine the note 2's dock will be the correct one. i'm guessing they'd also make a generic interface for non-so-popular phones, perhaps cable-only. In which case you can use the 11-5pin converter that Samsung sells.

i wonder how the keyboard/trackpad works. i'm guessing bluetooth?

 

barry99705

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finalhit said:

it looks like they'll be making docks for specific phones, so I imagine the note 2's dock will be the correct one. i'm guessing they'd also make a generic interface for non-so-popular phones, perhaps cable-only. In which case you can use the 11-5pin converter that Samsung sells.

i wonder how the keyboard/trackpad works. i'm guessing bluetooth?

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MHL can do hdmi and usb at the same time.