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Accessories anyone have the keyboard and if so how is it?

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androidguy65

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I was thinking of buying an hdmi cable and a keyboard on amazon for free shipping but I'm not sure if the keyboard is worth it. To those of you with it: is it comfortable? Well made? Easy to type with? Also how is the battery life and is it AA batteries?
 
its well made and easier to type verses the on screen keyboard in my opinion. It does use 2 AA batteries. The book says they last up to 6 months of active use and 12 on stand-by.
 
Thanks for the opinion mactronix I wasn't fully positive about my purchase but now I am. Question for either of you: how useful are the android function keys? In other words can you navigate the xoom without the touch screen?
 
yes it has the app key, gmail key, last used apps key, directional keys, internet key, music player keys.. yes it is definitely doable you can handle nearly all tasks from the keyboard.. this is a MUST have accessory!
 
Wow that is every function I would use on a normal basis and then some. I can't wait to get it now. Thanks again for the info this tablet has been a great purchase so far.
 
After reading this thread today, I gtalked my girlfriend and asked to to go the Verizon and bet me one and bring it to me at work. Im glad I did. This is exactly what I wanted. I found myself writing a ton of emails and the keyboard works great for that. Still getting used to it as Ive only have for an hour. This is a must have.
 
isnt the ps3 board the traditional desktop size? for portability id still go with the moto. the mouse pad would not work on the keyboard currently since the tablet does not recognize such accessories at this point. (that does look like a mouse on the linked board...)
 
Sorry about the wait I didn't have anytime to play with it yesterday but I'm typing with it right now and it is amazing! I was expecting a really simple keyboard but this is the best keyboard I've used. (is that sad?) Thank you guys for the reviews just like my xoom this keyboard is living up to expectations. I don't think that my computer will get much use anymore...
 
agreed. im trying to still use excuses to use my laptop... lol i have an htpc on my plasma display so i use that guy when i get home...

now the laptop does get used in the library.. (you may call it the bathroom...:D)
 
Is there a complete listof the keyboard shortcuts anywhere? The manual lists about 6 of them but I just hit the searchkey and 'm' accidentally and it launched google maps.
 
You guys do know that Droid Life has a code for 25% off on all Xoom accessories at the Moto Store right? That makes the Keyboard just $51.75 You have 14 days to take back any accessories you buy from VZW. The HD Dock is $116.00 at the Moto Store and $87.00 after the discount. Just trying to help.

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/02/24/tip-save-25-off-a-799-motorola-xoom-without-a-contract/

The code doesn't work for Xoom's anymore but it does for Accessories.
 
Just got it and LOVE it! I wish they would have put a scrolling knob on the side of the keyboard that clicks. THAT would be AWESOME! Using the arrows to scroll up and down is kind of a pain. I generally have been using my finger in the screen to scroll. Then since I'm there already I use my finger to select links.
 
OK my first bug with the keyboard. 3 separate times as I've been typing whatever key I pressed will get stuck and type about two full lines of it. The only way I could get it to stop is by quickly selecting a different keyboard when it happens. Anyone else experience that? Once it was a T, once it was a period and once it was an N.
 
yes cincy i had this happen and i exchanged keyboards at VZW. what is happening here is the BT connection drops on the keyboard and what ever the last command that was sent to the xoom from the keyboard will continue.

the xoom receives a "note on" command followed by the actual alphanumeric symbol--it could even be the backspace key or space bar doesn't matter--and if the xoom does not receive the command of "note off" it will continue this until it receives the next command.
go into the store and replace it. i have read someone else on another forum with the same issue last week.
 
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