Recommended bluetooth keyboards?? - Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

Hi guys, I was wondering...which bluetooth keyboards work well with the Prime.
What would you recommend???

If you need a keyboard for the Prime, I would recommend the Asus Keyboard dock made specifically for use with the Prime. Not only is it a decent small keyboard, but the extra battery life, Prime specific function keys and full sized USB port make it more useful than any standalone keyboard.
If you don't want the Asus keyboard dock, in order to help you find a keyboard that meets your needs it would be helpful to know what your specific needs are.
Do you want something ultra portable?
Do you want a full-sized keyboard?
Do you need a track pad?
Etc.

I wouldn't want to buy the keyboard dock, I think it's way overpriced ( 130 euros is the cheapest I've found in the eu ) and you can't use it in portrait mode, right?
As far as portability is concerned, I'd definitely need sth quite portable but not really tiny, you know..
So, NO trackpad and a blend between portability and comfort while typing

Garret said:
Hi guys, I was wondering...which bluetooth keyboards work well with the Prime.
What would you recommend???
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almightywhacko said:
If you need a keyboard for the Prime, I would recommend the Asus Keyboard dock made specifically for use with the Prime.
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As whacko suggested, the keyboard dock has so many benefits, that, while it's more expensive, I'd still recommend it.
The ability to add battery life, fold closed and use as a quasi-net book, keys specific to the Android OS make it a natural choice!
The other choice, if you're set on not getting a dock (they've come down in price, here in the U.S.) might be the Celluon Magic Cube. It's remarkably portable, allowing you to simply carry a small box with you, then projects the images of a keyboard on the table your TP is on.
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I personally use a Logitech K750 keyboard. Solar powered, so you don't ever need to worry about batteries going dead, and it has very nice keyboard feedback (something, obviously, the Magic Cube lacks!), and is also much less then the first two options.
However, while thin and light, it IS rather long, so not the most practical to carry around and transport.
Sorry... these are the best options I know of.

Thanks for the info man! I do have the K750, it's a great keyboard, but I'd prefer sth smaller
That magic cube sounds interesting, I think I'll check it out

Hey,
This may not be the best place to post this but seemed kinda relevant.
I recently saw the Iogear multi-link bluetooth keyboard which I thought looked pretty cool. (Can't post the link yet...spam filters)
At home I have a tablet stand next to my computer monitor, and I've been playing around with extending my desktop onto my Prime and stuff like that, but I'd also like to use them separately.
I loved the idea of having a bluetooth keyboard I could use for both, not that it needs to be portable, but so I can sit on my bed and use it etc. and also, having one that could be used for both seems awesome.
The thing is, I would like it to replace my current keyboard for my PC, and I'd go mad without a numpad, and the mouse tracker just looks nasty. Does anybody know of a bluetooth keyboard/mouse setup which can be linked to multiple devices (including the transformer prime) and switched between with relative ease?

I bought a Microsoft 6000 bluetooth portable mini keyboard that's notebook size. It's a tad wider than the prime. The nice thing about it, stores like Staples and Office Depot probably carry them. So you can actually go into the store and hold them, look them over, etc. It also comes with a bluetooth number pad in a little carrying case and it's separate, so you can leave it packed away if you don't need to use it.
I bought this keyboard for my stepdad for a different tablet, and it was about a year ago I think. Now I'm sure there's a newer model number, I'll have to do a search in just a bit. Back when I bought it, there was a Microsoft 6000 Notebook Wireless Keyboard (bluetooth) and a 6000 Desktop USB keyboard, so if you google it and see different results or specs it's because it's not the portable laptop size version.
I know where the keyboard is, today sometime I will test out how it's working with the prime for you. I bet you could order the same model really cheap on ebay but since it's a good bit older, we need to check and make sure it works well.
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how do you guys use k750 on a tablet?

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Wireless mini keyboard + track pad

For anyone looking for a mini wireless usb keyboard and mouse combo i`ve bought one for my g-tablet. Its a Rii mini keyboard, trackpad and laser combo.
When its plugged in with the dongle to my g-tab it brings up a little mouse cursor (i`m using the vegan-tab b3 ya i know i still need to update )
The website i ordered from says it has a 10m range.. but its more like 7-8m range.
Costs me about $40 with free shipping.
I can`t post links yet since i`m new here but you can get it on dealextreme dot com and the sku is 35354
Also cuz i can`t post links i can`t link to photos i`ve taken but if you want to see some just pm me and i`ll send you my flickr album.
Looking forward to getting my malata zpad dock so I can sit on my butt and use this keyboard to navigate with hdmi out
that looks sweet thanks for the info
Some of the reviews on the site mention poor build quality, is this accurate?
I bought one of these to use with my HTPC. The thing's not bombproof but it feels pretty solid overall for being 100% plastic. Keys are nicely backlit when you want them to be, charges via USB (and has a little Y USB cable so you only have to use one USB port for Charging/Dongle if you want), keys are nice and clicky. Overall I'm pretty happy with it.
do you have the android.apk that comes on the cd? its not on my cd and i cant get the keyboard to pair with my phone...
hmm i never had an android.apk. I just plugged the usb dongle into my g-tablet and it recognized it without problems.
As for poor build quality... i think its pretty solid especially for $40.. I mean the thing is super light and perhaps someone has thought of that being poor build quality?
I'm rather happy with it as well.
Doesn't your gtablet already have bluetooth? Why did you use a usb BT dongle then? i just got this today, and I cannot get it to work with my gtablet. I managed to find the android.apk on riitek's site, but it requires 'internet authentication' which, for some reason, simply will not work.
Are you sure that it's Bluetooth ?
2.4Ghz doesn't make it BT
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Are you sure that it's Bluetooth ?
2.4Ghz doesn't make it BT
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its not BT it is wireless 2.5Ghz
yea its not bluetooth its just wireless 2.4GHz... i never had to goto rii's website or anything... i just plugged the usb dongle that came with the keyboard into the usb slot on my g-tablet and it picked it up right away... no software needed.
Will this work on TNTlite ver 4.2 ROm? Or just for Vegan?
I have not personally tested it on those roms but if they have usb keyboard/mouse support i don't see why it wouldn't.
Lenovo Keyboard works as well....
I have a G-tab with stock OS and the TnT Enchancement pack. I tried the little wireless Lenovo Keyboard/Trackball that I use on my HTPC and the keyboard part works fine. The mouse does not work, but I did not do any t-shooting so it may just be a config issue.
For those looking for a small keyboard, I can say the Lenovo works well and is very comfortable to hold. I am actually going to look for a bigger keyboard for my G-Tab, so I really just plugged it in to see if it works.
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I have a G-tab with stock OS and the TnT Enchancement pack. I tried the little wireless Lenovo Keyboard/Trackball that I use on my HTPC and the keyboard part works fine.
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For those wondering, here is the keyboard.
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$38.5 USD @ Dealextreme.
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For those wondering, here is the keyboard.
$38.5 USD @ Dealextreme.
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just ordered this keyboard in amazon...will wait till it arrives on my door. hoping that it wil work on my gtab - running TNTlite ver 4.2

Docking keyboards

With my original samsung 10.1, Newegg sent me a free docking keyboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875998866). Will this work with the galaxy tab 2 10.1? I hope so.
Well took a look at the thickness and it appears that the original tabs were 0.34 and the tab 2 is 0.38. Man that is close
Is the connector in the same place?
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Is the connector in the same place?
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I do not have it yet. While I was waiting for a reply I did find a thread where someone stated they could get it in there but it was really tight. Not sure if I would like putting that much stress on it.
The dock Connector is in the same spot but it is a snug fit and it does need to be forced our it will not fit
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Maybe some careful work with a Dremel would do the trick?
Not sure if I would want to do that. I guess when it comes in I will try it and see what happens. If way too tight I will just cry and move on.
Tried the samsung dock. I don't think it's worth it to try to force the tablet into the dock. I went out and bought a Bluetooth keyboard
Sorry to hear it did not work out for you. So which keyboard did you end up getting? I'm considering getting a keyboard also.
I'm going to try sanding an old dock with Dremel, as someone suggested. Will keep you posted.
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I was on the road this week and used the OTG USB adapter and a small USB keyboard along with either a stand or my portfolio case. Here's the trick. Put the tablet upside down so the connector is on the top. The screen rotates so you don't care. You have to be careful not to put the device such that the volume buttons get mashed down, but otherwise that's not a problem. The USB port is now on top and you can plug the keyboard in and type.
Not perfect because you can't charge and type at the same time, but not bad for a "field expedient!"
Dremel did the trick
I did some light sanding, grinding and brushing with a Dremel tool, that worked perfectly. I needed about .9mm in thickness and .1mm in width. After about 30 mins work, I was able to fit my P5100 into a dock belonging to a P7500. It now slips in and out perfectly, and will not damage the finish on the tablet.
If you're not confident with a Dremel, you could also use some low gauge sandpaper, which will also work, since there's very little to be adjusted. Be sure to concentrate on the parts protruding from the surface for the corners of the tablet.
Ah, no pics?
I'll post some better ones tomorrow. As you might be able to see, the finish isn't all that great, but it is pretty smooth so it won't scratch the Tab. The tab fits completely clean, shaking the dock does not affect connectivity, all keys work. I'll work on that some more with a rubber attachment or a polisher and post some updates. Here's what I've done so far.
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Makes me wanna get one of these instead of waiting on Samsung to release one.
Very nice!!! I bought the dock with my P5113 thinking that they were direct plug and play and didn't realize that the Tab didn't fit in the dock connector.
I've removed the piece that holds the tab in the dock for now and am typing on the keyboard successfully. I'll probably have to do the same thing you did to modify the dock for a proper fit as I'm intending to use the Tab/keyboard combo as a laptop replacement in college this year.
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This isn't a docking keyboard, but this is what I finally decided I am getting. What sold me is the size (this is a portable tablet, why do I want a non-portable keyboard?), the fact that is has a mouse nub, and the nice case it comes with which doubles as a tablet stand.
Motorola Wireless Keyboard with Device Stand - Retail Packaging
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006CFU61U/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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I will be getting the SGT2 as a combo 25th anniversary and 50th birthday present wanted to order my case at the same time and wondered if this keyboard case would work. Your thoughts and opinions greatly appreciated.
7" Tablet Stand with USB Keyboard - Black Faux Leather Carrying Case
Thank you
Tammy aka GreenFuzzer
I assume you referring the student edition that released that includes , keyboard and usb adapter.Judging from the pictures of the keyboard I would guess it will not properly due to that part where tablet docks. It sticks up a bit which seems like it would not allow the tablet case to close as the dock connector would be in the screen. That's only my assumption from the pictures I've seen.
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I assume you referring the student edition that released that includes , keyboard and usb adapter.Judging from the pictures of the keyboard I would guess it will not properly due to that part where tablet docks. It sticks up a bit which seems like it would not allow the tablet case to close as the dock connector would be in the screen. That's only my assumption from the pictures I've seen.
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Thank you for your speedy reply. Please forgive my ignorance, I don't know what you mean by "student edition". I am probably wrong but I thought the user would unplug the usb and tuck it in the spine area of the cover before closing it. Of course that comes from not remembering where the usb is on the SGT2 but thinking it would be a good habit in general. As I had said I haven't gotten this tablet yet, the check is in the mail as they say. I do have a Nook Tablet that I rooted back the end of December that will be going to my mother as I want to "move up" in my choice of tablets. I would prefer the Samsung Galaxy Note S. I am short on part of the money so that is another determining factor if I should forget the SGT2 and a keyboard and save for the Note and basically not have to worry to match about needing a keyboard. Again Thank You! for your speedy reply. I will continue to look over those pictures to see what I can understand from them.

Samsung EE-CP90

Just saw that Samsung is selling the EE-CP905 Bluetooth keyboard (Pic below). Kinda like the leather look and the fact that it's thin. The Logitech one seemed nice, but too thick. Anyone have any experience with this keyboard?
Here in the Netherlands it's being offered for around 129 euros, which seems a bit too much. Is it worth it? Any reviews, pros, cons?
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I purchased this keyboard with my Note 12.2 a couple of days ago. I have been using it pretty regularly over the last couple of days while setting the tablet up. So far I like it very much, it has been the best Tablet keyboard I have used so far and it really responds well to the tablet.
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I purchased this keyboard with my Note 12.2 a couple of days ago. I have been using it pretty regularly over the last couple of days while setting the tablet up. So far I like it very much, it has been the best Tablet keyboard I have used so far and it really responds well to the tablet.
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Any pros/cons?
Basically it doesnt protect the back of the tablet right?
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blue13x said:
Any pros/cons?
Basically it doesnt protect the back of the tablet right?
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NO it does not protect the back of the tablet; it works as a front shell & keyboard. I can tell you this that this keyboard is hard to find, it is not on the Samsung Website and I think it is a limited run item that was produced for the launch of the tablet. Chances are if you do not get one now you may never see it available again.
It pairs easily to the tablet; it stays connected very well and it responds instantly even when you have not touched the tablet for a couple of hours. You have only one angle in which the tablet is held into the keyboard; however it is at the perfect angle for viewing the tablet while working. They keys are low profile but they feel very solid and I have not found any issues with this keyboard so far.
Again... I have only had it for a couple of days so this information is based on what I know so far!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2707316
It's nice, I am keeping mine. The only real downside to me is that I do not like using the note without a case, and you cannot just flip the note over and have it still lock in place on the keyboard. That said, it does work well with any case which leaves the bottom of the Note open (like the Moko). Far superior to the Zagg.
blue13x said:
Just saw that Samsung is selling the EE-CP905 Bluetooth keyboard (Pic below). Kinda like the leather look and the fact that it's thin. The Logitech one seemed nice, but too thick. Anyone have any experience with this keyboard?
Here in the Netherlands it's being offered for around 129 euros, which seems a bit too much. Is it worth it? Any reviews, pros, cons?
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I paid $88 for it here in the US. I purchased it on-line from B&H Photo and Video (free delivery). It is much sturdier than the zagg keycase cover that is being sold by Best Buy. I think it is great. It forms a protective case for the tabley. Has the same faux leather covering. The only drawback is that it is not true docking keyboard. But for what it is, I think it is great.
It comes bundled in México in the 32gb SM-P900 even the package show it in the picture, it's a great product, serves as a nice cover for protect the screen and a great dock, the faux leather finish is the same of the tablet back.
Hi
I know it's an old thread but I just bought the keyboard, tested it a bit and I was wondering if anyone had an idea how to disable the word tips that display in the bottom of the screen while typing. I make very few mistakes and don't really need it. the problem is that the top of the screen is cut off a bit because of that otherwise it wouldn't bother me much
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I know it's an old thread but I just bought the keyboard, tested it a bit and I was wondering if anyone had an idea how to disable the word tips that display in the bottom of the screen while typing. I make very few mistakes and don't really need it. the problem is that the top of the screen is cut off a bit because of that otherwise it wouldn't bother me much
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I guess It depens on the application you use. I don't have such suggestion bar when I do mail and wordprocessing.
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I guess It depens on the application you use. I don't have such suggestion bar when I do mail and wordprocessing.
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I was using Chrome I didn't try other apps. There is a way to disable it in the settings but it's for all keyboards and not just the hardware one

Sharon Keyboard "case" - Tab Pro 10.1

Hi, I thought I'd share this keyboard I bought. I bought an "VSO Slim Smart Cover" (without keyboard), but as I use my tablet mainly at home, I quickly got frustrated at how bulky it was and abandoned it except for when travelling, but the magnet wasn't strong enough so it would open on its own. Also, I do need to do some proper writing on occasion, but not often enough to justify buying (and carrying around) a laptop. So I found this keyboard that acts as a screen cover, cost me 40 € on Amazon.
Fit is perfect, clips and unclips easily enough and completely protects the screen. The tablet can be propped up, though in portrait mode the weight of the tablet means it won't take much to topple it backwards (but it won't topple on its own). It even comes with a bag to protect you tablet from dust while travelling. It weighs about 225g so it's nice and light, barely more than my previous cover, and recharges via USB. I prefer this to a case with an integrated keyboard because when I'm not using the keyboard, I can just put it aside and use the tablet without it being weighed down by a bulky case.
I was a little disappointed about the key size, which is about 70 % of a PC keyboard. So if you type with 10 fingers it might be a squeeze, but for everyone else I think you can adapt quite quickly, and the keys are proper keys, not like the Microsoft Surface keyboards where you can't feel if you hit the key or not...
Mine is an AZERTY, but of course they make QWERTY.
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thanks for the post as i am always looking to improve from the poor selection we have as 10.1 owners. i bought one reviewed in here with a specific Android keyboard which is GREAT for getting things done but since most arent Android keyboards you will really appreciate External Keyboard Helper.
not only does it allow quick launch keys for mail, browser, menu, back, etc... but it also stops the annoying small on screen popup keyboard that can occur.
Am I alone in really not liking cases like these? You can't use it like a tablet with that thing on there because it doesn't hinge to the back, you can't type on your lap because the tablet just sits in a loose slot rather than being attached. It seems to ONLY exist to turn your tablet into a desktop, to put it in a bag and then sit it on a table and type. The tablet attached that thing is completely non-mobile. It's portable, but no longer mobile.
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Am I alone in really not liking cases like these? You can't use it like a tablet with that thing on there because it doesn't hinge to the back, you can't type on your lap because the tablet just sits in a loose slot rather than being attached. It seems to ONLY exist to turn your tablet into a desktop, to put it in a bag and then sit it on a table and type. The tablet attached that thing is completely non-mobile. It's portable, but no longer mobile.
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i agree 100% with you for my needs but i see a lot like this out there so they have a purpose. i felt i had exhausted my search and did a final decision thread here.
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Am I alone in really not liking cases like these? You can't use it like a tablet with that thing on there because it doesn't hinge to the back, you can't type on your lap because the tablet just sits in a loose slot rather than being attached. It seems to ONLY exist to turn your tablet into a desktop, to put it in a bag and then sit it on a table and type. The tablet attached that thing is completely non-mobile. It's portable, but no longer mobile.
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I can't disagree with you more. Yes, like any keyboard, this transforms your tablet into a mini laptop, that's why I bought it. I have no use for a complete cover with integrated keyboard as they are heavier and bulkier. Plus they fully attach to your tablet, they're not meant to be taken off often. So whatever you're doing you have to lug the cover around with it. Sitting in bed reading comics, I have zero use for a cover. Playing angry birds, I have zero use for a cover. Browsing the web, I have zero use for a cover.
This keyboard sits on a shelf when I'm at home, because I have no need for it. But when I'm away from home, it's no heavier than a cover without a keyboard, and protects the screen better than a lot of covers. When I open it up, the keyboard comes away, so I can either choose to use it, to either prop the keyboard up or actually type, or put it back in my bag and just use the tablet. Again, this is no heavier than most of the basic non-keyboard cases, so it's not extra weight. For me, this type of case makes the tablet much more mobile as you get to use the tablet without a case...
So I'm sorry, I don't understand your objections.
You got a link to where you purchased this? Or a model # or anything? I am having an absolute terrible time getting a keyboard for my pro 10.1. I bought the logitech one thinking I might be able to modify it to fit. No luck. I bought a M-Edge Stealth slim case that seemed like it might work great, only to find that the home button ceases to function when in the case. Im just about 20 minutes from returning this tablet.
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You got a link to where you purchased this? Or a model # or anything? I am having an absolute terrible time getting a keyboard for my pro 10.1. I bought the logitech one thinking I might be able to modify it to fit. No luck. I bought a M-Edge Stealth slim case that seemed like it might work great, only to find that the home button ceases to function when in the case. Im just about 20 minutes from returning this tablet.
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Well I couldn't see it on the US Amazon site. But here is the one I got (AZERTY) :
http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00I44XXO4/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and I found the UK version here (QWERTY) :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sharon-Sams...=1405779926&sr=1-5&keywords=sharon+galaxy+tab
They're made by Leicke, a German company.
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Well I couldn't see it on the US Amazon site. But here is the one I got (AZERTY) :
http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00I44XXO4/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and I found the UK version here (QWERTY) :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sharon-Sams...=1405779926&sr=1-5&keywords=sharon+galaxy+tab
They're made by Leicke, a German company.
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Nice one I will probably get one too.
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Nice one I will probably get one too.
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Does this UK one fit well on the T520?
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Does this UK one fit well on the T520?
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Not sure about the UK one, but french one fits perfectly

Can the Tab S7 be a proper Laptop replacement?

Hi all, long time since I posted on XDA.
Was planning to buy the Tab S7 as a replacement of my old laptop. I'm a lawyer so most of my work on my laptop revolves around MS Office apps, lots of research using Chrome and reading/creating PDF documents.
Would the Tab be a proper replacement for my laptop in this use case? Planning to buy a third party keyboard and mouse and additional nibs for the S-Pen for maintaining full functionality. Thanks!
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Hi all, long time since I posted on XDA.
Was planning to buy the Tab S7 as a replacement of my old laptop. I'm a lawyer so most of my work on my laptop revolves around MS Office apps, lots of research using Chrome and reading/creating PDF documents.
Would the Tab be a proper replacement for my laptop in this use case? Planning to buy a third party keyboard and mouse and additional nibs for the S-Pen for maintaining full functionality. Thanks!
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No.
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No.
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Might I ask why?
depends what you do with your laptop. I find the 10-11 inch tablets too small for multiwindow, the Tab s7+ is close to being usable with multiwindow. Also the keyboard on the smaller tabs is hard to use, and again the s7+ keyboard is borderline and far too expensive. I do find myself reaching for my laptop a lot less with the s7+ that I did with any of my other tablets, but at least for me it's still missing some things I need my laptop for and Remote Desktop to Windows is still not great. I'm an engineer so coding tools are still hard to come by on android(and IOS). I also use Resolve video editing which it nice on my 4k 15.6 in i7. Not really doable on android yet.
It absolutely can be used as a laptop replacement. I use it that way. Most of the stuff I do can be done using Android versions of apps (EG: Word, Excel) either in native mode or DeX. For stuff that needs Windows I remote in to a Lenovo Tiny I have set up at home where I get full access to Windows for heavy duty productivity (EG: complex spreadsheets, intricate web apps).
The S7+ keyboard is great with little compromise and I use s Bluetooth mouse because I'm faster with it than a track pad. Using the Tab S7+ as a laptop replacement also provides the bonus of having a great media tablet for media consumption. Mine's 5G so I have anywhere access too.
If all you're doing is PC intensive stuff than you're better off with a real laptop. If you're looking for a hybrid productivity and media device the S7+ is great. I've used Galaxy Tabs this way since the NotePRO 12. The difference now is that the SoC, RAM, display and app quality make the productivity experience so much tighter.
Here's mine running Windows via RDP.
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Kinda depends on what you're doing with it. MS Office works fine as long as you don't mind paying the monthly fee. I actually prefer the tablet for pdfs because you can write on them to sign and edit. Browsing on chrome works fine (as you would expect). Samsung DEX is great, but it has a few quirks. Nothing major. I'd get the samsung keyboard case though. It attaches quickly and the keyboard just works. The bluetooth keyboards sometimes run out of battery and can take a few seconds to connect each time. The downsides to the samsung keyboard are that it isn't back-lit and it isn't cheap. The backlit part has never been an issue for me because the tablet screen provides plenty of illumination at night.

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