How is the keyboard attached? Does it use bluetooth? Is it possible to use the keyboard without the tablet being docked?
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There is a little connector on the bottom of the tablet that connects to the keyboard- the keyboard is only usable when the tablet is physically docked. It does not use Bluetooth to connect. There are magnetic clamps that click in to place when the tablet is docked with the keyboard and a button must be pressed at the base of the docked tablet for it to be released. If you want to use a Bluetooth keyboard, however, a GREAT one is Logitech K810, made for Windows 8 tablets and sold by Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Illuminated-Keyboard-Smartphones/dp/B0099SMFVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350675549&sr=8-1&keywords=Logitech+K810
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It is simply a passthrough connection. The cable you normally plug into your tablet plugs into the keyboard instead.
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I am not familiar with the docking station you are referring to. The keyboard is designed to mechanically and electronically connect to this tablet via connectors in the hinges. The only other I/O connection available is a mini-USB port for charging the tablet (and keyboard) or for external data transfer which is located on the tablet not the keyboard. The keyboard also has a mini-USB connection which allows for charging/data transfer from the keyboard alone but this is not accessable when the keyboard is connected to the tablet. This probably could facilitate connection to a compatible docking station. My knowlege on this topic is now exhausted. I am not familiar with the docking station you are referring to. The keyboard is designed to mechanically and electronically connect to this tablet via connectors in the hinges. The only other I/O connection available is a mini-USB port for charging the tablet (and keyboard) or for external data transfer which is located on the tablet not the keyboard. The keyboard also has a mini-USB connection which allows for charging/data transfer from the keyboard alone but this is not accessable when the keyboard is connected to the tablet. This probably could facilitate connection to a compatible... » Read More I am not familiar with the docking station you are referring to. The keyboard is designed to mechanically and electronically connect to this tablet via connectors in the hinges. The only other I/O connection available is a mini-USB port for charging the tablet (and keyboard) or for external data transfer which is located on the tablet not the keyboard. The keyboard also has a mini-USB connection which allows for charging/data transfer from the keyboard alone but this is not accessable when the keyboard is connected to the tablet. This probably could facilitate connection to a compatible docking station. My knowlege on this topic is now exhausted. « Show Less
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They dock isn't included. It gets you a more convential keyboard, longer battery life and a usb port. I passed on it cuz my only typing is email and net searches and I get by nicely with the touch screen keyboard. Don't need the longer battery life cuz I use the tablet almost exclusively at home. And for $16 you can buy an adapter that converts the proprietary usb port to standard. So it really depends on how and where you will use the tablet.
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I don't have the dock, the connection is in the very bottom, so I would assume you could attach the keyboard right to it. Sorry
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No bluetooth. It would only be useful for headphones since the keyboard is virtually always attached. (if you're not planning on using this with keyboard attached, pick another 10" tablet). It does have a microphone and a port for a headset. The sound always struck me as adequate, but I don't have very demanding ears. The biggest caveat is that it requires a proprietary charger. It charges *very* quickly, but you cannot use a generic usb charger.
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I'm not sure you can use a different type of external keyboard besides Bluetooth. The onscreen keyboard is very good, but I know it's awkward to type on a flat surface. The tablet has a really pretty good writing-to-text function, so you could always just use that.
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The keyboard is just a standard keyboard. No mouse pad or mouse buttons. It onnects to the tablet with a USB cord. It holds the tablet but not securely. It cannot be used as a carrying case. However, as an external keyboard it works great.
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No, but you CAN remove the tablet from the keyboard/case, and then you can definitely used the keyboard at a distance from the tablet and still have a functioning system.
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Hi Chris. Excellent question. It does have an on screen keyboard. You can use fingertips or a stylus. OR, you can buy a nice bluetooth keyboard for very little money. Bluetooth link, no wires, and you're typing on regular keys. If you go with Bluetooth keyboard you'll want a little stand for the tablet. Actually when I bought my tablet, Amazon was selling the perfect accessory kit for it. you get a little stand, a Bluetooth keyboard, a leather case, and even a screen protector. If you want more information about those accessories let me know and I'll be glad to look it up for you. I hope this helps. Hi Chris. Excellent question. It does have an on screen keyboard. You can use fingertips or a stylus. OR, you can buy a nice bluetooth keyboard for very little money. Bluetooth link, no wires, and you're typing on regular keys. If you go with Bluetooth keyboard you'll want a little stand for the tablet. Actually when I bought my tablet, Amazon was selling the perfect accessory kit for it. you get a little stand, a Bluetooth keyboard, a leather case, and even a screen protector. If you want more information about those accessories let me know and I'll be glad to look it up for you. I hope... » Read More Hi Chris. Excellent question. It does have an on screen keyboard. You can use fingertips or a stylus. OR, you can buy a nice bluetooth keyboard for very little money. Bluetooth link, no wires, and you're typing on regular keys. If you go with Bluetooth keyboard you'll want a little stand for the tablet. Actually when I bought my tablet, Amazon was selling the perfect accessory kit for it. you get a little stand, a Bluetooth keyboard, a leather case, and even a screen protector. If you want more information about those accessories let me know and I'll be glad to look it up for you. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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The docking station is not needed for using the tablet. The tablet comes with a soft keyboard built in, a charger, and a thin hard keyboard which is part of the protective jacket. Personally I don't use the docking station period. The jacket's keyboard has a grove across the entire keyboard width for the tablet to rest in, just like any tablet in the market. For more USB ports, I use a 4-port USB 3.0 hub for better portability than the docking station.
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It is touch screen keyboard. I hear you can get a bluetooth adaptable keyboard. I haven't tried to. I am happy with it the it is. Hope that helps.
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The cable that comes out of the keyboard is not removable, the end is usb which plugs into the tablet.
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On the tablet, open SETTINGS, find "Bluetooth", switch it on, it might search, but will find the keyboard. This must be switched on and charged to connect. Best of luck!
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I bought it for my uncle so I don't know much about it but I know the keyboard case does work with the tablet. The keyboard case is regular USB, and also comes with a converter cable to the smaller USB size for the tablet. I think the tablet uses a micro usb slot, but it might have been mini usb, I can't remember. Probably micro though. My uncle is pretty happy with the tablet. Its decent for its price.
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I am not sure what you mean by tablet guide, but to attach to the dock, you simply remove the tablet from any cases, and slide it down into the black slot on the keyboard. The connection is made via the standard 30-pin Samsung port.
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You don't have to use the case with the keyboard. You can just use the keyboard with the tablet.