The prices on car chargers (70 dollars) and sync cables (35 dollars) in Norway are hysterical. Talk about blackmail! So are there any third party stuff yet? I haven't found anything on eBay as of yet.
I can't believe that they didn't find space for a regular USB mini on the thing!
(Oh, in case anybody should wonder: This is the pink version, and it goes sooo well with my manbag! :roll: ) (OK, kidding. It's for my wife, and it's kind of hopeless to use TomTom without a car charger!)
Mastiff!
I think the same in regards to the stupid decision to use proprietory USB connector... BUT and this is good, I have today found and ordered the following : http://www.expansys.no/product.asp?code=137745
This is simply a little cable that converts the stupid connector to traditional mini USB, and since the device needs te same power in volts (5V) I am going to able to use my car charger for MDA PRO
P.S. I have no IDea how much are 55 Norwegian Crowns in Euro but mine on the dutch Expansys site costed me 8 Euro (and another 8 for shipment, Lousy bastards)
WOW Mate I have just looked how much would be the price with shipment and it comes to 236 Crowns, dude how much is that (for a small lousy cable)
A lot... Not as much as you'd think though. It's around 40 dollars, so I could live with that. But when Expansys has got them, they'll very soon surface on eBay for half that price! So thanks a lot for the tip, now I know what to look for! then again buying three of those only costs 25 dollars more (400 kroner or 66 dollars), so I may do that. Thanks again!
Edit: There's already one on the Bay! http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Charger-for...7QQihZ004QQcategoryZ35193QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem 20 dollars with shipping ain't bad!
I'm sure some headphone adapters will follow soon as well.
Related
Has anyone used this company? Are they reliable? I am looking at the sim max 12 in 1. They seem to be offering it at less the half the manufacturers price (42 $US instead of 99$US) so I was wondering if it might be a con.
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
Jim
they are highly reliable and very fast shipper, they have been in the business for a loong while, and I have personally used them since my palm days.
Oh that's great news. Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.
I too have been buying stuff from Brando since the last two years. Never got a chance to complain.
i've complains... not about the delivery, bet because the product... i've bought a metal case to my BA ant that this sucks. it's too big unnecessary, and the paint on that thig is week, a few bumps in my scooter (empty) and it stay all risked..... a bad choice. the other acessories, i thing that are the same product (and probably the metal case too), with different brands
the brando mini syncs are great for the BA
get one and keep it on you at all times to charge from any USB device.
Then get a car cigarette lighter to USB converter and keep that in your car...
Electronic_crap has a cable called "LinkIT HDMI Cable for the Viewsonic gTablet"
HDMI Cable for Viewsonic gTablet
* Straight Through PDMI to HDMI
* 3 Foot
Has anyone used this yet? Does it work? check out the pic
I have seen videos on youtube of it working from that website. But $30 can be better spent IMHO. I keep praying fro monoprice to sell one for $5.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX9KMw4kgfI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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"The URL contained a malformed video ID."
worked for me
Fresh50 said:
I have seen videos on youtube of it working from that website. But $30 can be better spent IMHO. I keep praying fro monoprice to sell one for $5.
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That is pretty unlikely since the cable was ordered custom by Steve (electroniccrap.com). And considering it is less than half the price of the docking station (which is the ONLY other way to get the output) it is not a bad deal.
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That is pretty unlikely since the cable was ordered custom by Steve (electroniccrap.com). And considering it is less than half the price of the docking station (which is the ONLY other way to get the output) it is not a bad deal.
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Ah! Had no idea, thanks for the intel.
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That is pretty unlikely since the cable was ordered custom by Steve (electroniccrap.com). And considering it is less than half the price of the docking station (which is the ONLY other way to get the output) it is not a bad deal.
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Not sure there is anything made in china that is exclusive to any one any more.
The cable is available for as low as $20 (pack of 50) and $34 (single purchases) free shipped from China.
I also need to correct you on the math, $30+ shipping @electroniccrap is not less than half the price of the docking station, the fact is the total cost would be very comparable (if not more for international shipments) to the discounted rate for docking station $43.69 shipped world wide (merimobiles with "welcome" discount code)
cool, video does work. Hopefully someone in China posts this up on ebay for alot cheaper. The price for a single cable is still a bit expensive.
This is definitely a unique cable because i can't find another similar cable anywhere.
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This is definitely a unique cable because i can't find another similar cable anywhere.
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Where have you been looking ?!
Check the links I posted above, its all over DHgate.
Here it is on Aliexpress too.
Got an email from the web site, there is a 72 hour sale for many accessories. Gtablet,Eee pad and Samsung GTP7510.
Some of them are crazy price..
Here you are the link: http://electroniccrap.com
Was really looking forward to the HDMI cable, too bad he hoses you on shipping.
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Was really looking forward to the HDMI cable, too bad he hoses you on shipping.
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I learned from him that the shipping cost from US to worldwide is expensive.
If you are not at U.S There is an international link:http://www.dhgate.com/pv-ff8080812f533ea0012f53e3b9d02a30.html Good luck
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Was really looking forward to the HDMI cable, too bad he hoses you on shipping.
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He's definitely not hosing anyone. Shipping internationally is just expensive, especially for small companies.
I was ordering a dock + cable + (something else, I think) and was pleasantly supprized to find lower prices.
I ordered a dock the day before everything went on sale.....
but it did get here very quickly....
dock
His dock cost more than amazon.
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His dock cost more than amazon.
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I have not been able to find a malata/gtablet dock on Amazon in the last couple of weeks. Maybe I don't know how to use the internet tubes.
I live in NJ, I been wanting a hdmi for my gtab, wee bit high price I found one at 6th ave Electronics, 6 Ft Vivitar HDMI to Mini Hdmi Price was $10.95 plus Tax
Maybe you can check it out for yourself.
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I have not been able to find a malata/gtablet dock on Amazon in the last couple of weeks. Maybe I don't know how to use the internet tubes.
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If you can wait for a week or two, you can get it for $42.75 shipped (they use EMS from HK post with tracking as well).
http://www.merimobiles.com/Malata_ZpadT2_Docking_Station_HDMI_OUT_USB_LAN_p/meri0548.htm
Use "welcome" coupon code on checkout
The docks is so worth it.
I've been playing around with it and have got a lot of great results.
Right now I use it at work (using wired connection) to stream Pandora, while constantly updating my personal email account and calendar. I put the Live Aquarium wallpaper on for aesthetic purposes.
Using Zyhong's latest 3.3 ROM, I have a full keyboard and mouse hooked to the tablet.
Essentially, this is now a full computer because of the dock.
Before this my gtab had started collecting dust.
Sales Gone... I missed..
Just ordered one!
http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-0A33953-Thinkpad-Tablet-Dock/dp/B005HTZNBU/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
Charging dock
Is the power supply included???
It is a great price.
whack shipping costs abroad
*urk*
almost 50 usd for shipping to israel...
in for 1 for the wife!
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Is the power supply included???
It is a great price.
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I would imagine so... ? If not, that's going to suck. It just got to my house, so I'll check it out when I get home from class.
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*urk*
almost 50 usd for shipping to israel...
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That's pretty ridiculous... Sorry, man.
Mine came today. Great deal. It was still sealed with the Lenovo hologram tape.
It is the dock with power supply.
I'll second that. It's the original dock... I got mine in, today, as well. I can't believe it's selling so cheaply!
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almost 50 usd for shipping to israel...
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same here (Belgium)
They won't even ship to Germany :-(
It's back on Amazon today at $22.32 (i.e.$17.99+$4.33 shipping) from onSale! Decided to get a second one: The charger alone is worth it at this price...
No HDMI connection
Got mine yesterday after an "out-of-stock" delay. There is no HDMI connection, I will probably hack mine to see if HDMI is still available when docked. Also ThinkPad Tablet has to be removed from any type of cover/case to fit, very close on the sides and back. Nice power supply and 2 USB connections with the one on the side of the TPT still exposed for a total of three, have not tried to use them (running ICS so my usb connections are pretty much useless right now anyway).
-j
No HDMI is not available when docked.
HDMI not available when docked?
Sadly, you are correct. There is a header for HDMI on the board of the dock but there are enough missing components that it is unlikely that merely adding the connector would enable HDMI. Pretty much makes the dock useless except to quickly charge your TPT. Maybe they are coming out with an updated version which is why these are so cheep, very unlikely, but I can dream. There is also a lot of post production style RF shielding inside this thing; looks like somebody upset the FCC.
Feel free to disassemble yours.
Just did, see my edited post.
Its only $13 today but sadly won't ship to Aus either.
thanks for this. I had one for work but wanted one for home as well. Good deal.
Just saw a seller on eBay offering the dock for US$21.99 shipped.
Search for item #150860380689 or NEW Lenovo (0A33953) ThinkPad Tablet Dock with 65W AC Adapter.
I'm not affiliated to the seller...just passing along some information.
Price has since gone up... thread closed...
Public service announcement:
Gold Plated HDMI to HDMI Mini cable, 2 M / 6.56 FT for $0.03 + shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Gold-Plated-HDMI-Mini-cable/dp/B00104XCVO/
I have no relationship with the seller and can't even buy one myself because I'm not in the US...
Whoa thats way over priced just kidden, jeedh makes ya wonder how a place like bestbuy can get away with selling a cheaper version of the same cable but for 30 to 50 bucks! Makes me absolutely sick. Great find thanks a lot. Now find us a tablet for 10 bucks
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It is now... it's gone up 100% already... now it's $0.06!
Only problem with this deal...
The Transformer Prime uses a MICRO-HDMI cable. Not Mini-HDMI.
http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Type-Mic...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1336744391&sr=1-21
$0.19+$2.85(P&H) Six Foot Micro-HDMI to HDMI Cable
Still can go for this instead:
Micro HDMI 3 ft for $.01
or this
6.5 Ft micro HDMI fo $.01
The catch.... about $3.00 shipping and handling. Looks like there is a price war going on at Amazon with third party vendors, charging only a penny, but then upping the "shipping and handling". Most are from Hong Kong companies, but some ship from US if thats where you are located.
Summary of Micro-HDMI offers
I would personally rather spend $10 on this 10-Foot Micro-HDMI cable from Newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882270039
This way I actually have someone that can be held responsible if the cable doesn't work.
If you are put off by the Amazon sellers you could go here...
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...d=1025301&p_id=6974&seq=1&format=1#largeimage
I use a micro-hdmi cable that I bought from ebay for around $3 for my evo 4g that works great. There's no point in spending extra money when it's cable that either works or does not.
I always seem to forget about monoprice for some reason. Just got their 15 foot cable with ferrite choke for like $11 after s & h. That's only seventy cents a foot and from a respectable online website.