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chinese_ys 2007-10-22 14:58
Can I use USB keyboard for N800?
 
I know N810 is coming next month. But I probablely can not spend $500 for the gear. I do like the slide-out keyboard, but GPS is almost nothing to me.

So I am wondering if I can buy a mini usb keyboard to use with N800 instead of buy N810. I read some information that the N800 can not host the keyboard and only bule tooth keyboard can work with N800. Is this true?

I also hope anyone can recommend a comfortable mini usb keyboard.

Thanks

mrlanrat 2007-10-22 17:28
Re: Can I use USB keyboard for N800?
 
yha, put your N800 in usb host mode. then get 5v power to your keyboard and the N800's usb port. then make a cable that will connect the keyboard to the N800, and your all set.

sachin007 2007-10-22 17:31
Re: Can I use USB keyboard for N800?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrlanrat (Post 85715)
yha, put your N800 in usb host mode. then get 5v power to your keyboard and the N800's usb port. then make a cable that will connect the keyboard to the N800, and your all set.

What about drivers??

chinese_ys 2007-10-22 17:32
Re: Can I use USB keyboard for N800?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrlanrat (Post 85715)
yha, put your N800 in usb host mode. then get 5v power to your keyboard and the N800's usb port. then make a cable that will connect the keyboard to the N800, and your all set.
How can I switch N800 to usb host mode? How to get 5v power? Do you mean I need to give some extra power supply for keyboard except the power from usb cable?

All Seeing Pie 2007-10-22 17:37
Re: Can I use USB keyboard for N800?
 
I thought the only keyboard you could use was a bluetooth one? It was my understanding that the USB port was only for connecting from a PC and changing files doing updates etc.

jweinel 2007-10-22 18:02
Re: Can I use USB keyboard for N800?
 
If a knowledgable member doesn't respond with a detailed summary of what is required, please note that the subject of USB hosting for several accessories - including usb keyboards - has been covered in detail in earlier threads. Try the "Search" feature at the top of the page.

bluehash 2007-10-23 01:32
Re: Can I use USB keyboard for N800?
 
The N800 doesn't have OTG support as yet. You can try it out via a few hacks. The person who did the patches says it works, but with power management trade off
http://muru.com/linux/n800-usb-host/

I suggest you wait for OS2008. Theres a thread running in this forum about OTG support in OS2008

gochito 2007-10-23 15:01
Re: Can I use USB keyboard for N800?
 
Or you can use a bluetooth keyboard. I use a think outside stowaway, no problems.

debudebu 2007-10-23 17:03
Re: Can I use USB keyboard for N800?
 
if you don't mind a full-size keyboard, pick up one of these from ebay for $30.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Microsoft-Bl...QQcmdZViewItem

luca 2007-10-23 17:04
Re: Can I use USB keyboard for N800?
 
well, the problem is that you can find a foldable (rubber) usb keyboard for 10-15 euros, while a portable bt keyboard is in the 80-100 euros range


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