Nexus 7 keyboard

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ronw

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#150742 1-Aug-2014 15:11

Can anyone recommend a good keyboard for the Nexus 7 Tablet. I imagine there must be a suitable bluetooth keyboard available somewhere but cannot find any recommended ones so hopefully someone has tried one that works
Thanks

Nokia 7 Plus
Nexus 6P 32Gb
Nexus 6 Phone
Nexus 5 Phone
Nexus 7 2013 Tablet
Samsung TAB A 8"
Samsung TAB A 10"

& many Windows laptops, Desktops etc

Krishant007

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#1100096 1-Aug-2014 15:16

I personally use the Logitech Android Bluetooth keyboard. It is quite decent. But there might be others out there that are more catered for nexus 7 directly. I just thought having a generic one would help in case i decide to get rid of my Nexus (which is more than likely going to happen soon!)

ronw

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#1100111 1-Aug-2014 15:48

Getting rid of the nexus 7 going up to the new nexus 8 maybe

Krishant007: I personally use the Logitech Android Bluetooth keyboard. It is quite decent. But there might be others out there that are more catered for nexus 7 directly. I just thought having a generic one would help in case i decide to get rid of my Nexus (which is more than likely going to happen soon!)

Nokia 7 Plus
Nexus 6P 32Gb
Nexus 6 Phone
Nexus 5 Phone
Nexus 7 2013 Tablet
Samsung TAB A 8"
Samsung TAB A 10"

& many Windows laptops, Desktops etc

Krishant007

1403 posts

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#1100113 1-Aug-2014 15:51

either nexus 8.. or the shield tablet.. havent completely made up my mind on that one yet..

soolaroo

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#1100120 1-Aug-2014 16:04

I bought the Logitech K810 bluetooth keyboard and I love it! It allows you to pair 3 devices and to switch between them by pressing a key - really easy to go from typing on phone to typing on the Nexus 7 or the iPad.

Susanna

ronw

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#1100166 1-Aug-2014 16:54

I am not sure what to beleive about new Nexus some say there is no 7 inch anymore and that it is replaced by an 8. something while I had something from Google the other day saying there is a 7 inch coming late October. Either way I want it and I want a Nexus 6 which should be out in a month or so

Krishant007: either nexus 8.. or the shield tablet.. havent completely made up my mind on that one yet..

Nokia 7 Plus
Nexus 6P 32Gb
Nexus 6 Phone
Nexus 5 Phone
Nexus 7 2013 Tablet
Samsung TAB A 8"
Samsung TAB A 10"

& many Windows laptops, Desktops etc

ronw

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#1100180 1-Aug-2014 17:05

Isn't the K810 a bit large especially if traveling. I want something a bit smaller

soolaroo: I bought the Logitech K810 bluetooth keyboard and I love it! It allows you to pair 3 devices and to switch between them by pressing a key - really easy to go from typing on phone to typing on the Nexus 7 or the iPad.

Susanna

Nokia 7 Plus
Nexus 6P 32Gb
Nexus 6 Phone
Nexus 5 Phone
Nexus 7 2013 Tablet
Samsung TAB A 8"
Samsung TAB A 10"

& many Windows laptops, Desktops etc

soolaroo

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#1100193 1-Aug-2014 17:19

I don't find it too big - I like having it almost full sized because it's easier to type on, and it's very thin and light. but to each his own!

Susanna

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NzBeagle

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#1101550 4-Aug-2014 11:11

How does the K810 handle App changes and the Home function? I like the backlight and rechargeable features of this over the Android specific option Logitech has.

soolaroo

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#1102353 5-Aug-2014 09:21

There doesn't appear to be any Home button functionality, but alt-tab lets you switch between apps. Battery life is great and the keys have a really nice action.
Susanna

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#1102358 5-Aug-2014 09:33

I use something similar to this http://www.aliexpress.com/item/7-inch-tablet-pc-leather-keyboard-case-micro-USB-Interface-for-Samsung-Tab-3-P3200-Screen/1980201518.html

NzBeagle

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#1102410 5-Aug-2014 10:22

soolaroo: There doesn't appear to be any Home button functionality, but alt-tab lets you switch between apps. Battery life is great and the keys have a really nice action.
Susanna

Hmm might be worth a try then, a shame there's no home function, I thought perhaps the Windows Key might double as the home key when in the Android environment.