Got the Samsung keyboard. Thanks for the info,
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8.9 keyboard case
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FYI, the online Samsung US price is down to $99 with free next day PM delivery:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/BKC-1C9USBGSTA
Darn ... official samsung site has it back to 149 dollars ...
Anyone seeking to part ways with their samsung official bluetooth keyboard? I'd be up to buy one second-hand ...
Anyone seeking to part ways with their samsung official bluetooth keyboard? I'd be up to buy one second-hand ...
I have this one and it works quite well. The keyboard unit is attached to the leather with some sort of yellowish adhesive and with some applied force could be detached; however it is firmly sitting in its place. the keyboard is a silicone one, which makes it noiseless and water-proof, should your dog decide to take a whizz on it. The downside is that the keys are nor full size. They are a little small to get used to, but there is an okay tactile feedback when you press them.
The keyboard has some auto-off functionality. If it idles after a certain period, it will enter sort of hibernation mode and resume upon the first key-press and reconnect.
Silicone is a good choice of material because it will never scratch your screen and it also serves as a protective layer against pressure when the case is closed and inside your carrying bag for example.
The case is secured with a magnetic flap which has never opened by itself while carrying in my shoulder bag.
On the back of one side, there is a kick-stand like extension which is also magnetically secured to the surface when not in use.
Overall the case adds considerable bulk to your tablet, but also, reliable protection and some very usable productivity-oriented features.
Damn. Would've sprung for that and sold the keyboard dock in a heartbeat. Won't touch it at $150 though. Just keep the dock in my work bag and use it when I need it.
Anyone with this have keyboard issues? My period key wants to backspace. Can't complete a sentence.
I don't know how anyone is happy with this keyboard case. Build quality is the only thing going for it. It is not the full sized chicklet keyboard represented in all the product pictures. The pictures are of the 10.1 and its keyboard case. It's clearly marked on the box. The actual keyboard looks like something off of a 4yr old 7" netbook and types like one too. cramped and narrow, the space bar only works with a firm press in the middle. Any side hits get you nothing.
I was excited to have this nice integrated solution, and now it seems I'm stuck with the separate bulky keyboard dock. Definitely can't wait until someone makes something close to this size with a keyboard case.
And samsung customer service sucks. Would never answer the simple question of why they do not show a picture of the 8.9 case anywhere on the worldwide web or on the product package. No answer to why they claim the keyboard is full size when it is nowhere close.
Chat has escalated my ***** session, and they now have all the information. Will see what comes of it
I was excited to have this nice integrated solution, and now it seems I'm stuck with the separate bulky keyboard dock. Definitely can't wait until someone makes something close to this size with a keyboard case.
And samsung customer service sucks. Would never answer the simple question of why they do not show a picture of the 8.9 case anywhere on the worldwide web or on the product package. No answer to why they claim the keyboard is full size when it is nowhere close.
Chat has escalated my ***** session, and they now have all the information. Will see what comes of it
If anyone in the UK is interested, Amazon have 7 of these @ £39.95.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-BKC-1C9GBBGXEU-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Galaxy/dp/B005FURS6Y
They had 8 but I just bought one
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-BKC-1C9GBBGXEU-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Galaxy/dp/B005FURS6Y
They had 8 but I just bought one
Many Thanks for pointing this out, been waiting to pick one of these up for awhileIf anyone in the UK is interested, Amazon have 7 of these @ £39.95.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-BKC-1C9GBBGXEU-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Galaxy/dp/B005FURS6Y
They had 8 but I just bought one
Samsung 8.9 inch Bluetooth Keyboard and Case for Galaxy Tab - Black
Found this official case online today - not much action around here but I thought I would share.
Samsung-BKC-1C9GBBGXEU-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Galaxy
and this one from iLuv
iLuv case-for-samsung-galaxy-tab
oops - wrong iLuv link, fixed now
Found this official case online today - not much action around here but I thought I would share.
Samsung-BKC-1C9GBBGXEU-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Galaxy
and this one from iLuv
iLuv case-for-samsung-galaxy-tab
oops - wrong iLuv link, fixed now
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Just so you know, the case pictured is the 10.1 case. There are no official pictures of the cramped little version for the 8.9, but people have posted pics of it here. Just fyi so you're not disappointed if you get it.
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Samsung case I ordered was only £26.24, so worth a punt - looks like they have sold these now as the link takes you to another store at almost full price
The iLuv case is still on sale at £19.99, it's a bit strange but might be a better design for some - it looks like it is a 10inch size keyboard with a 8.9 case stuck to the top
Thanks for the info dbpaddler.
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