![]() |
#1 |
Punctuation Fetishist
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 557
Karma: 1070000
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: The Bluest Commonwealth In East America
Device: Kindle PW, Nexus 7 (2013), Galaxy S5 phone, Galaxy Tab 4 8.0
|
Keyboard for a Galaxy Player 5
I find I use my GP 5 for a lot of diverse things, including reading ebooks. My K3 is still my primary reader for .azw books. The GP 5 is for every other kind of ebook. One difference? A keyboard. The extra precision of the K3's keyboard is handy. I'm not a big Swype fan, and the built-in handwriting recognition is weak. So... how about a Bluetooth HID keyboard for the GP 5?
I found one I thought would work, based on on-line reviews, took a chance (it was under $30, so it wasn't a huge chance) and it works. The keyboard is the Targus AKB33USX. It syncs up with the GP 5's Gingerbread O/S quite well. The only quirk of any note is the lack of function of the "Delete" key ("Backspace" works fine). Otherwise, it works well for every task I've put it to. Regards, Jack Tingle |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 | |
Frequent Flier
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 1,282
Karma: 2058993297
Join Date: Oct 2011
Device: KB kindle aboard, Galx Tab 7.0 Plus, trying out Droid 1 as mini-tab
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
Advert | |
|
![]() |
#3 |
monkey on the fringe
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 45,576
Karma: 158500174
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Seattle Metro
Device: Moto E6, Echo Show
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
occasional author
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 2,315
Karma: 2064403292
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Wandering God's glorious hills, valleys and plains.
Device: A Franklin BI (before Internet) was the first. I still have it.
|
I have to say that I want to join the band.
Beat the drum! Sound the horn! I want a Note Touch also. (I have been thinking about getting a used Note when the Note 2s come out and turning it into a Note Touch.) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Punctuation Fetishist
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 557
Karma: 1070000
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: The Bluest Commonwealth In East America
Device: Kindle PW, Nexus 7 (2013), Galaxy S5 phone, Galaxy Tab 4 8.0
|
If you remember the keyboard, forget about the very pretty lucite stand that comes with it. It blocks access to the bottom keys. I went to my go-to guys (or gals) at Michael's crafts and bought their smallest wire easel. The 2 inch easel is still a little too big, so I put a piece of cardboard in the two little hooks. It doesn't block the bottom buttons.
The lucite stand is probably great for a 10" tablet, not so good for a 5" media player. For now it's a paperweight. Regards, Jack Tingle |
![]() |
![]() |
Advert | |
|
![]() |
#6 |
Punctuation Fetishist
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 557
Karma: 1070000
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: The Bluest Commonwealth In East America
Device: Kindle PW, Nexus 7 (2013), Galaxy S5 phone, Galaxy Tab 4 8.0
|
Minor update. The lucite stand is good for reading in bed when you roll over on your tummy. Yet another example of the law of unintended consequences.
Regards, Jack Tingle |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Groupie
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 153
Karma: 1314940
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MA
Device: KTouch-PW-WIFI Galaxy Tablet 7 Plus 32gb Galaxy Player 5.0-4.2
|
I recently purchased the Hype Mini Bluetooth keyboard on eBay when it was on a special for $12. Rated very well to work with the Galaxy Players and Tablets. A bit smaller than the Targus and easier to take-with.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trks...board&_sacat=0 Last edited by Tabatha; 09-02-2012 at 12:55 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Galaxy Player 5 Half-a-year Along | Jack Tingle | Android Devices | 25 | 11-12-2012 06:03 AM |
Really Loving my Galaxy Player 4 | delphin | Android Devices | 15 | 05-19-2012 12:59 AM |
Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0 | jonathanmoeller | Android Devices | 18 | 12-09-2011 10:13 AM |
Samsung Galaxy Player 5" | DaleDe | Android Devices | 21 | 11-04-2011 09:56 PM |