https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/keyboard-mod-a-physical-keyboard-for-the-moto-z#/updates
At long last, we are excited to share with you pictures of the first real prototype that we will be bringing with us to Chicago on Wednesday to present to Motorola and Verizon! Keep in mind that this is merely an engineering sample and improvements will continue to be made (eg. The final product will have a much better finish).
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The dream continues to take shape.
fortunz said:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/keyboard-mod-a-physical-keyboard-for-the-moto-z#/updates
The dream continues to take shape.
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Really nice, good luck.
Why wouldn't you just make it a slider than pulls down? Making it come down at an angle like that will make the phone impossible to use while holding in two hands. I get the fact that it works like a dock with a built in keyboard, but typing on that is going to be awful if it's on a table like that. The earlier renders of a keyboard that slides straight down seem like a much better idea.
That being said, thank you so much for working on this mod! Really miss having a physical keyboard for gaming!
Looks awesome! Keep going, you are on to something great
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Why wouldn't you just make it a slider than pulls down? Making it come down at an angle like that will make the phone impossible to use while holding in two hands. I get the fact that it works like a dock with a built in keyboard, but typing on that is going to be awful if it's on a table like that. The earlier renders of a keyboard that slides straight down seem like a much better idea.
That being said, thank you so much for working on this mod! Really miss having a physical keyboard for gaming!
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I believe the "tilting" is optional. the keyboard does slide down, and can be adjusted at an angle, as pictured.
Awesome now if we can just get mod packs working in custom ROMs all will be grand
FWIW, I'm just a fan spreading the word. @chenliangchen is the one making the keyboard mod. I've been missing my HTC Touch Pro2 (which dual booted android alongside the stock winmo thanks to XDA) for a LONG time. I actually still have it. It's not super usable 8 years later, but it is a thing of beauty.
I actually found that when I had the Nokia N97 the slide & tilt screen was incredibly nice as you could hold it at a more comfortable angle, like a laptop. We'll have to see how the balance of the phone is, of course, once the mod is released but I think that will work rather nicely.
I loved the tilt on my Touch Pro2. Not only did it make it easier to reduce glare when typing, but it was a built-in multimedia stand and turned my TP2 into the best ereader I've ever used (see sig link for details). Since then I've been using a flygrip to get some of the benefits I got misusing my old tilting hinge, but I would love to get back to book form.
It's at 94% with 4 days remaining. If you want a keyboard, now's your chance to help make it happen.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/keyboard-mod-a-physical-keyboard-for-the-moto-z#/
People can still buy in. I did recently. Development is still going strong and I can't wait to try it out. Hopefully in July!
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Just curious how well everyones devices have been holding up? I've had my advantage for a little over a year now, and It has became an almost indespensible everyday device for me. After about 6 months I decided to ditch the original leather case, and use it naked. Overall i'm pretty tough on my advantage. I've had a screen protector on it since birth, so my screen is perfect,its been dropped numerous times, damn butter fingers, without any microdrive issues. There is quite a bit of wear around the edges on mine from the keyboard rubbing, and the plastic around where you insert the stylus has spider cracked...I even have a crack on the plastic that covers the camera lens. Luckily it doesent show up in any of the pictures it takes. I really couldnt be happer with how my device has held up to my abuse everyday. The advantage has probably been my first device...that if and when i break it for good...I will probably replace it with another advantage. Below are some shots of how its holding up....and yes its about time for a good scrubbing heh.
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And my heavily work keyboard still works like a charm though
I also had mine for over a year now, and I'm pleased to say that it is still looking very good.
Like you, if I for any reason is to find a replacement for my Athena, it will still be the same Athena (the 7500/7501, not the 7510), unless they come up with a better replacement.
As you can see, mine is in really really good condition. The paint for the "reset" lettering comes and USB port comes off a little bit due to trying to stick my stylus and usb port in the dark, but it is otherwise looking new. My keyboard is unused so that plastic part is completely without scratch.
I'll add my pics at come spoint, but what I was thinking is why didn't us lot who use the keyoard not just leave that plastic thing on the keyboard on, would mean our keyboards aren't screwed now.
Rory
Perhaps this will help
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/index.php
Haven´t tried it myself.
Hans
hansgnilsson said:
Perhaps this will help
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/index.php
Haven´t tried it myself.
Hans
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I've been using that since I got my ameo. It's really useful. They've replaced it twice when I had to send my machine for repairs (which for $25 is great). So mine is still pristine.
Unfortunately the second time mine went in for microdrive issues, the replacement unit has a hairline crack by the stylus hole. Not really noticeable unless you look for it (which I did on its return ).
hansgnilsson said:
Perhaps this will help
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/index.php
Haven´t tried it myself.
Hans
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Wow, thanks for the link, that zagg shield stuff looks killer, plus they do one for the full body of the advantage! that almost tempts me to get a new advantage just to use this! at this point, mine is rough enough that I wouldnt bother putting one on it....but someday....
And eaglesteve...mad props for keeping yours looking at clean as it is....I kinda wanted a silver one more...but im afraid with my roughness, the white/silver would show more of my damage heh
Hi there people.
Which one do you people prefer?
I have a 16gb Omnia, but I love Xperia's 256mb RAM, Real Keyboard, Video @ 30fps VGA and the fact its built by HTC...
But happens that I love 5 megapixel camera
What whould you do in my place?
384mb RAM to be exact
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384mb RAM to be exact
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really?
I didnt know. Some of this is specific to video like in Diamond?
xperia, no doubt in mind (well, maybe price)
Honestly, I feel the Omnia is severely overrated... I don't think it even deserves a spot in conversation with the Touch Pro, Xperia, etc. Nice phone? Sure. Past that, I don't know... It seems like an iPhone with no capacitive screen and windows mobile. When you take your stylus around, does it go in your purse right next to your tampons and lip gloss?
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When you take your stylus around, does it go in your purse right next to your tampons and lip gloss?
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I have to agree with that, very girlish
but I dont use the stylus, I keep it in my wallet
and I dont think its overrated, great storage, great screen, great gps, great sound
but obviously you cant compare with HTC in build quality and style
The Omnia is actually a very good WinMo phone - probably the best out there at the moment. There is a reason why it seems to be going like hotcakes (I can't get one on Orange but would have no problems getting a Diamond).
Sure the lack of a stylus slot was a serious oversight (well outright dumb to be honest) but I have played around with this and a diamond and I would go with an Omnia everytime. Aesthetics are very subjective, but the phone has a large screen, is eminently pocketable, has a far better battery than the diamond, and isn't as laggy as the diamond. It has good build quality and feels good in the hand and importantly has very good performance and also a very good camera (with a flash )
With regards to this or an Xperia X1 - it comes down to what is more important - screen resolution and keyboard versus slightly bigger screen, massive storage without the need for an extra microSD card (although it does have an expansion slot) and a very good camera.
To be honest I would be happy with either - I need to play with an Xperia (lord knows when that will happen ) before making my final decision.
I seriously considered the Omnia, but I just can't get excited about a WQVGA screen. I went from a VGA screen (Axim xv50) to a QVGA when I decided I needed a converged phone/PDA, so I'm really, really eager to get back at least to the VGA resolution, and I'd love to get to WVGA. If the Omnia had the same screen as the X1 or the Touch HD, it would be very close to my ideal hardware.
(I'm confused about today's news about the Epix, though -- is Epix the new name for the Mirage, which was assumed to be AT&T's name for the Omnia, or are Epix and Mirage different products, so that there's still hope for Omnia appearing soon in AT&T's lineup?)
Hey all,
I finally got rid of my HD7 after constant struggles with the device.
I guess my question is simple: So what are your guys' impressions and thoughts on the DVP? I ordered it today and should be expecting it on Monday. I've been reading reviews and stuff all day long, but wanted some firsthand thoughts on this device.
Thanks.
Constant Strugles with the DVP. It is a new OS that needs to be updated. So I dont think it matters which WP7 device you get there will always be struggles till the bugs are worked out.
honestly? I wish it ran Android LOL. This OS is still very new and apps aren't as plentiful as Android or iOS. I feel like we're the guinea pigs. The OS is cool but I just dont feel its as practical as Android. My biggest concern is all you have is two screens, the home screen with all your tiles and the screen with all your apps. I feel that when it gets to that point where you have tons of apps on your phone its gonna be a pain to look for specific apps. Also, I hope Dell releases an update that allows me to take advantage of the keyboard. For example with WebOS (Palm Pre) I could type somebodys name from the home screen and his/her contact information will pop up, I can type something such as "Mu.." and the Music app will pop up. With me and phones, its all about being efficient, yes I want a pretty OS (which windows phone 7 is) but I want to be able to do things with a quickness and I feel that WP7 falls short on this with certain things.
I like the calendar and music on this OS, web browser is good but could be better. The dedicated camera button is awesome (I think all wp7 phones have this) The games are pretty cool; I haven't gone through all the apps but really simple apps such as notes or timer cost money(stuff life this is typically free on Android)
I like this a hell of a lot more than the iphone4, I returned my iPhone about a week after I bought it, I guess the biggest advantage to this phone is the physical keyboard, the last phone that I remember that was similar to this was the Samsung IP830
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Personally I love the OS and android feels very unpolished to me by comparison but it depends on the manufacturer's implementation (I don't like most of them).
The DVP on the other hand would almost be the perfect phone for me if a) the camera actually worked and b) if we could actually unlock it.
My review is the 3 star review on the Dell site with the blurry pictures
The camera is a bit blurry (slower shutter speed) but usable. It can be fixed in an update.
WP7 is still very, very young and CLOSED, and thats the biggest detriment. There's so many things I miss, coming from the Touch Pro 2 (And I had the i730 as posted above AND the i760) and Palm Pre.
It needs a change of radio.
Updates are a little slow coming from MS to fix these things too.
After a couple upgrades, I can see this being an amazing phone. Right now, it's merely just a great phone
Thanks for the thoughts guys.
One of the reasons why I got rid of the HD7 was because of the shoddy build quality. Otherwise, I think WP7 is great, and can only get better from here on out. I hear that the build quality of the DVP is outstanding.
Anyone using this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-K3..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1GA8NZ1G4F0M80VZAV0E
Would love some feedback if you are using it. thanks!
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This one arrived today. Going to charge it up and see how it works.
Initial thoughts -
Tablet fits in perfectly and the Velcro is very very heavy duty professional grade Velcro. No way the tablet is falling out or coming off.
The plastic removable keybaord is WAY WAY better then the silicone one I got in another portable keyboard folio and seems much much nicer. Should not have the sticking key issue.
More soon.
Initial pairing was fast and easy and this keyboard rocks.
Has some built in function keys working well also. Taking some pictures.
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No point in taking pictures - just check out this youtube video
only negatives i see so far are this
- it is a tiny bit larger then other keyboard folios, but very nice material and construction.
- no backside opening for camera so you would have to take out of holder to use if taking pictures. This is not a big deal for me.
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http://youtu.be/pNIg-Eql2Vg
It looks nice thanks for the share
Can't wait to here how it is going. Glad I saw your other post about the other bluetooth folio before I picked one up.
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Can't wait to here how it is going. Glad I saw your other post about the other bluetooth folio before I picked one up.
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So far it is the perfect case. Sure it is not the smallest ever, but it is also NOT the biggest. The keyboard works as well as my normal keyboard. It pairs and stays connected. Battery life has been great, and I now have my USB port back available for a wireless mouse.
The material and feel - feels considerably nicer then the cheap overseas ones I was trying.
I have to say this is a great case and for now my every day case.
Looks really great. I'm instantly added it to my shopping list.
How about weight? Is it heavy?
And do you need to remove tablet from this case to charge it? It looks like one of the holders cover charger input.
viteq said:
Looks really great. I'm instantly added it to my shopping list.
How about weight? Is it heavy?
And do you need to remove tablet from this case to charge it? It looks like one of the holders cover charger input.
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nope - if you use the larger corner velcro holding pieces there are openings along both sides so all ports are available and open.
Really works great.
i would not say it is heavy, but it is very protective thick on the top and bottom and it is a solid keyboard and not a crappy silicone one.
Hey!!
I had a free day from school, so I planned to make it productive. So I made this really nice phone dock for the galaxy 3. I wouldn't call it a "dock" cause that does more stuff like charging, increasing the loudness etc. Just a stand to keep the phone in an upright position.
I made it out of a pizza carton. I could have also made a charging cable input (or sth like) but due to the phone's design it was not possible. But still does the work!
Here are some pics -
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Looks ehm... very DIY
Nice and creative though, maybe you could spraypaint it black or somthing like that (just a suggestion)
Very creative . I agree to spray paint it a colour, black or white would be nice
Cheers
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Yeah I know, its something not to flaunt over, but i posted it so cause their wasn't one for our phone. I made two before this and both of them fail cause of the weight of the phone
I have to admire your commitment to G3! lol. this is very... special
great work mate! looks really DOable.....
Gr8 man.....guess u really love that g3 of yours....
If i had a day off from school i would have probably wasted it by sleeping the whole day..
LOLZ! Cool, and btw, I made one before
Now that you have your model ready go for a stainless steel version, Or plexi glass would rock.
Did this a while ago. You can tell I trained in networking when you see what I made it out of...
Also works for my Galaxy S2... however I need to put it upside down if I want to plug it in...
hillbeast said:
Did this a while ago. You can tell I trained in networking when you see what I made it out of...
Also works for my Galaxy S2... however I need to put it upside down if I want to plug it in...
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That looks really nice
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Damn Cool..!! gonna try it out...
@hillbeast You beat me XD.
Hi
Take a look at this.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Easy-Cheap-Phone-Dock-Passive-Speaker-Ac/
Recently I made this dock & thought about this post.
Shree_Jamdar said:
Take a look at this.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Easy-Cheap-Phone-Dock-Passive-Speaker-Ac/
Recently I made this dock & thought about this post.
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Cool, I like the cradle part , its quite awesome and creative
Cheers
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for anyone that has the flip top type case for their phone you can make that into a stand for the phone too.
just bend the lid the opposite way and use the magnetic closing flap to lock it into place, as shown in pic.
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