My Nokia N810
Need a small bluetooth keyboard & mouse? I almost ordered one from the ebay then it hit me I can use my unused Nokia n810!
My room PC is a tablet TC1100 and it’s used as desktop computer in the room.. mainly for downloads, streaming media and quick net surfing to the 17inch Samsung monitor. The Logitech wirelesss mouse and keyboard is brought over from the desktop tower which I don’t use anymore because of the higher power consummation (as compared to using a laptop/tablet PC).
The wireless keyboard is too big and bulky everytime I pull it up to type just a URL for web surfing. And its too big to put on (or around) my bed.
I have tried some Android apps – Gmote, Desktop Remote to have some control over the machine but they all use Wifi and need installation of an extra software. And there’s no hardware keyboard on my Samsung Galaxy S i9000.
Then I hit upon the idea to use my neglect n810, that has been sitting around without much sunshine or love for almost a year (since I got my blackberry and android phones).
Did a quick google and here’s prove it works!
Nokia N810 turned into Bluetooth keyboard & mouse remote – SlashGear.
I turned on my n810, went to the apps directory, did a search for Bluemaemo and it installed without any problems.
Paired up both the n810 (you should follow the procedure in the link below) and my HP tc1100. Within seconds I’m controlling the WindowsXP tablet PC with my n810 via bluetooth!
Though I wish the app would be more refined but it works out of the box as stated.
And Here’s the link to download BlueMaemo if you can’t find it in the app market.
Saved $50 here! 
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