Using the Note as a Computer

[alnova1]

I was looking at the Galaxy Nexus threads and saw this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_--zcmqIyRI and decided I would try it out on the Note. I did this on my Evo when I had one so this isn't a new idea but I kind like it. This isn't an in depth video, it just shows you how it works with what I have working with it. The commands that the Nexus user can use with his keyboard I couldn't get to work with the Note. Not sure if its an ICS thing or what. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laUNz7QJ9Wo&feature=youtu.be

 

[carricklongley]

I too have been playing around with this and it is a pretty novel idea. It isn't 100% there yet in terms of being a setup I could use full time, but it does let me travel without my laptop and plug in to a hotel TV.

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[alnova1]

I too have been playing around with this and it is a pretty novel idea. It isn't 100% there yet in terms of being a setup I could use full time, but it does let me travel without my laptop and plug in to a hotel TV.

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Yea it is...What are you using for your keyboard and mouse?

 

[carricklongley]

Yea it is...What are you using for your keyboard and mouse?

I am using both an Apple keyboard and track pad in one setup and a Motorola keyboard/track pad combination in another. They both work well.

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[rsalib]

Is there a way to make the Motorola Lapdock to work with the Note or something similar?

I was hoping to put Ubuntu on my phone and be able to mirror that to the screen.

Any suggestions?

 

[alnova1]

I am using both an Apple keyboard and track pad in one setup and a Motorola keyboard/track pad combination in another. They both work well.

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Can you get any of the commands to work from the keyboard like the Nexus? I'm not having much luck there. Might be a gingerbread thing.

 

[alnova1]

Is there a way to make the Motorola Lapdock to work with the Note or something similar?

I was hoping to put Ubuntu on my phone and be able to mirror that to the screen.

Any suggestions?

Not sure about that one...

 

[egomezmorales]

Its pretty neat,thx for sharing!

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[johnus]

I just found an old Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard (it's a small black box that you set on a table, and it projects a full-sized keyboard onto whatever flat surface it's sitting on using a laser) I used to use with my Windows Mobile 2003 PDA and tried to pair it with my Note today. It works flawlessly! This thing hasn't worked with any of my devices since WinMo 5, and even then it usually required a driver to be installed. Not with the Note! Just need to be sure I have the Samsung Keyboard selected (but it doesn't need to be open). I just keep getting more and more excited about this thing (except for the dark splotches on my display and low Quadrant scores).

 

[StarLog]

Ok this is neat for traveling. Anyone know what cable we need to connect to the lcd monitor?

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[alnova1]

Ok this is neat for traveling. Anyone know what cable we need to connect to the lcd monitor?

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You have to have the MHL to HDMI adapter for it to work. I got mine on Amazon for $22 including shipping and got it within 5 days. Then of course a bluetooth keyboard and mouse..works good. Does your monitor have HDMI?

Edit: If your traveling I'm sure the tv might have an HDMI...unless you stay in a Days Inn as I do..

 

[alnova1]

Its pretty neat,thx for sharing!

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No problem. Like I said, Its not the first time its been done but I thought I would share and see if anyone had any different experiences than I did.

 

[andrawer]

The Logitech Tablet Bluetooth keyboard/android 3.0+ works nice with the Note.
It even has 3 special keys to enable the menu, home and search buttons.

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[alnova1]

The Logitech Tablet Bluetooth keyboard/android 3.0+ works nice with the Note.
It even has 3 special keys to enable the menu, home and search buttons.

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Sweet. Thats good to know.

 

[StarLog]

Yes my TV has hdmi. Thanks

Just ordered the adaptor for $8.95 free shipping from ebay

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[Eddie Bombay]

This is cool but I'll just use my laptop

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[Vcolassi]

I do this with my Transformer Prime via.the.HDMI out. I have to get a MHL adapter for my Note. But this is very possible for people who browse, email and play games. NES and NES ganesh never looked better on my Samsung 60"

I dont touch my laptop anymore. Only to download ROMS lol

It isn't quite there like someone said. But this is the future. For me at least.

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[alnova1]

This is cool but I'll just use my laptop

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Yea its not a replacement but its fun to play around with.

 

[Mark Von Achen]

Paring not connecting

I am using both an Apple keyboard and track pad in one setup and a Motorola keyboard/track pad combination in another. They both work well.

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Are u on stock rom? I am pairing with bt devices but nothing connects, I did delete all bloatware with titanium... Any ideas

 

[kaizen007]

Note 717 as a computer

I have been using the Note 717 as my home computer. I downloaded Liquid smooth 4.1.2 and now the HDMI to Micro USB adapter doesn't recognize the monitor? Please help....I would also like other ideas for hooking the phone to a monitor. The cables constantly cause issues with connection. thanks you