Does the micro USB port support OTG? How is the performance when used with a keyboard mouse and external display? (mHDMI)
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USB OTG has always worked wonderful for me with the full sized USB and micro USB. I have a keyboard and a USB mouse that I use on occasion. The keyboard works ok. Occasionally, it hangs on me, but catches up to me in a few seconds. The USB mouse has been glitchy. The mouse that comes with the stock keyboard works great with no problems but it is small for me. I use the HDMI display to my TV all the time (usually three to five times a day). Whether I am streaming video via HDMI cable, playing a video game via HDMI cable or streaming video via an app like iMediashare, the video quality varies. Video via HDMI cable is usually very clear but I am unable to alter the screen brightness. If the movie is dark, you will not be able to lighten it. If you stream the movie via an app, the shading will be determined by the app you use. iMediashare allows you to change to brightness, so you can do it through there. The picture has always been clear and HD quality. I have never had a problem or a complaint with the tablet regarding any video I have streamed to a TV.
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I bought item number 7395064 Micro Connectors USB OTG Cable from Frys.com. It allows you to connect On the Go capable USB devices such as a flash drive, mouse, keyboard, etc. directly to your Smartphone or tablet via Micro USB port. They say it's compatible with latest Android phones & tablets. I picked it up in-store because I needed it right away. But shipping is only $1.99. The adapter has a very short cord and works great...as does the keyboard. Amazon also has a wide variety of USB 2.0 A Female to Micro B Male Adapter Cables too...all with short cords. Read the reviews and pick up the one you like best. All are pretty reasonably priced. I bought item number 7395064 Micro Connectors USB OTG Cable from Frys.com. It allows you to connect On the Go capable USB devices such as a flash drive, mouse, keyboard, etc. directly to your Smartphone or tablet via Micro USB port. They say it's compatible with latest Android phones & tablets. I picked it up in-store because I needed it right away. But shipping is only $1.99. The adapter has a very short cord and works great...as does the keyboard. Amazon also has a wide variety of USB 2.0 A Female to Micro B Male Adapter Cables too...all with short cords. Read the reviews and pick up the... » Read More I bought item number 7395064 Micro Connectors USB OTG Cable from Frys.com. It allows you to connect On the Go capable USB devices such as a flash drive, mouse, keyboard, etc. directly to your Smartphone or tablet via Micro USB port. They say it's compatible with latest Android phones & tablets. I picked it up in-store because I needed it right away. But shipping is only $1.99. The adapter has a very short cord and works great...as does the keyboard. Amazon also has a wide variety of USB 2.0 A Female to Micro B Male Adapter Cables too...all with short cords. Read the reviews and pick up the one you like best. All are pretty reasonably priced. « Show Less
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One side is a small USB that inserts directly into my Dell Venue the other side pulls out and inserts into a standard USB. No OTG required. I love mine. It allows easy data transfer between my main computer and my "travel" computer. The 32g is the way to go
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I've never connected it to a laptop, but it works quite fine with a tablet running Windows 8.1. On the phone side, the connection is somewhat weird -my OTG-enabled phone works as long as I have it connected through a USB hub. There is no extension for a mouse, you'll want a USB hub.
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I would assume that if you preferred to use an external mouse you could install software and plug in standard USB port.....I prefer the mouse pad that is installed already....
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Not sure about the monitor but if you're using a wireless kybd & mouse (Logitech in my case), then the answer is NO!!! The Unifying USB receiver s only capable of recognizing only one device type, that means 1 keyboard, 1 mouse, 1 touchpad. Apparently it doesn't pass that through the Iogear switch. At least not for me :-(
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I'm using this keyboard with an IOgear GCS634U 4-port KVM. I'm not a gamer, so I can't speak to any of those issues. I'm also using the SetPoint software because I have a Logitech wireless mouse as well. I have two laptops and one desktop on the KVM and I don't see any issues. The backlighting works fine as well as the special purpose keys (volume, web keys, etc.).
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Yes you can, if you get a USB OTG adapter. However, you have only one USB port. You would likely need a keyboard with a trackball built into the keyboard to use both devices. Regardless, unless you send a lot of text, I do not believe you will need either a keyboard or a mouse. I seldom plug in my keyboard.
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I bought this for my 7 year old daughter as a training aid and it did not live up to her expectations. I don't believe it came with the OTG cable. I don't remember seeing one. There is an input for headphones, a pin charger and the mini usb. It cannot be connected to an external keyboard without buying an adapter. The tablet is okay for internet and simple games but not for watching internet videos or movies. It's battery life is about one hour without the charger being connected.
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Sorry, I have no knowledge or experience with either of these devices. It works fine with ordinary wired USB keyboards and mice.
1982256
Sorry, no help here. I only use it as an otg adapter. Plus I don't own a male to male usb cable to test for an answer.
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Yes but it can't do USB OTG/host (to let you use external peripherals) which is what I assume you are asking about.
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At the present time the X5 does not support OTG storage through the USB port, but it has been promised in a future firmware update. So I'd take that with a grain of salt and not expect to see it. If it does materialize then cool but don't buy one with the expectation that it's coming.
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Save your money. Get a USB OTG cable for less than 10 bucks and use any USB keyboard you own...wired or wireless. Just plug it in. No drivers needed. You can also plug in a mouse or USB flash drive. Or plug in a hub, preferably powered, and use them all at once. Here's an example of the USB OTG cable. Yes, I own this tablet, yes this works.JKase Micro USB OTG Host Cable to USB 2.0 Adapter for Samsung Smart phones
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You have to have Full Size HDMI to micro HDMI adapter to connect desktop monitor, and OTG - micro USB cable to connect USB keyboard and mouse.
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thanks for the info... unfortunately i bought the stupid external keyboard before reading this :P
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Yes, a very small receiver (dongale) plugs into the USB port. Mouse and keyboard connect to the same receiver. Works great!