Is there a way to use the hdmi out cable and hook it up to 2 car tv's (via splitter or something) while still having the video out put on the tablet itself? Pretty much want the exact same thing showing on all 3 displays. Though I'll be honest I know NOTHING about hdmi, the youtube vids I saw shows that the device will have video controls on it and only output the vid to only the tv.
If it matters the tablet I think I will be putting in there is the asus eee pad, but still 2-3 months to go so that might change before then.
Any one has even an idea?
XDA is not really the forum for it, but here's my thoughts on this (I'm also interested in something like this):
You can use any tablet with HDMI out and support for mirroring (I think most of them support it), and use a HDMI splitter like the StarTech 2 port HDMI splitter/amp to get the same picture on two other monitors. Should work great...
see and or search MP3 car on Google....
The site and forum and store offer "car PC" solutions to rediculously outdated crap every manufacturer is spewing as new fancy and high-tech.
you will be able to sync/link/whatever you like via some of their stuff... but possibly waaay more complicated than you are willing to tackle...
The suuuper fancy stuff in even the most expensive and high end cars these days is a joke by comparison to our phones... don't. Think they are even trying to offer anything smart or cool....I'm surprised Ford isn't selling a FAX machine as a "high tech" option
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Anyone figured a way to use the gtab with a projector without the dock? trying to have as few gizmos as possible to take on the road with me.
If you want HDMI output without the dock you would need a custom cable from the g-tablet's docking port to HDMI and as far as I know, no such cable exists at this time. You can search these forums for "HDMI cable" and find a couple of threads on the subject.
I understand the desire to travel light but the dock really isn't that big or heavy.
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If you want HDMI output without the dock you would need a custom cable from the g-tablet's docking port to HDMI and as far as I know, no such cable exists at this time. You can search these forums for "HDMI cable" and find a couple of threads on the subject.
I understand the desire to travel light but the dock really isn't that big or heavy.
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Well my dock isn't exactly light but it is required to provide power to the HDMi output. I did purchase a HDMI to DVI converter for my projector and it works like a champ projecting from the gtab to the projector. Now if my mouse would work I could (almost) ditch the laptop. I have also found that most of the PowerPoint viewers don't 100% convert my PowerPoint slide decks to view on the gtab. It is typically some pictures on the slides that don't convert. I have roughly 16 slides out of 125 slides that don't project properly (can't remember off hand which program does the best job, but that is my best effort). I haven't had time to convert all of those slides although I had to teach one of my training classes today so had to lug the laptop along. Ideally a mouse or wireless remote to advance the slides would create a smaller travel kit. Good luck with the presentation. The dock while heavy, weighs as much as my Dell power brick so that at least is a trade off.
Hey guys...
this is a big question for me also...but I'm wondering if anyone has figured out a way to do video OUT of the USB port for powerpoint? Since most PPT is just static there shouldn't be a huge issue with BW (Even so, I've got a USB to VGA adapter for my laptop, so USB definently has the BW to pull it off. )
wonder if there's a simple USB to VGA adapter out there somewhere. I'll do some digging....
it's not that the docking station is heavy or anything, it's just bulky in a briefcase. I travel international all the time and want to leave as much crap at home.
Oh, and if anyone comes up with a good ppt editor / viewer lemme know.
BN
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Hey guys...
this is a big question for me also...but I'm wondering if anyone has figured out a way to do video OUT of the USB port for powerpoint? Since most PPT is just static there shouldn't be a huge issue with BW (Even so, I've got a USB to VGA adapter for my laptop, so USB definently has the BW to pull it off. )
wonder if there's a simple USB to VGA adapter out there somewhere. I'll do some digging....
it's not that the docking station is heavy or anything, it's just bulky in a briefcase. I travel international all the time and want to leave as much crap at home.
Oh, and if anyone comes up with a good ppt editor / viewer lemme know.
BN
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Funny you asked about a USB to VGA adapter. I'm not sure if its video out or in??? The description says you can use it for dual monitor expandability which leads me to believe its a video in cable. Anyways, someone posted a couple days ago at another forum that he found that adapter. Its expensive though. Here's the link he posted...
http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page...nic+gTablet&tabletcategory=Cables&skuno=90129
That one is pricey
There are lots of those USB to VGA adapter gizmos.. but I have hesitated to buy one because I wasn't sure there was the right software available.. presumably you need at least a generic USB screen driver..
Anyone tried one of these with the gtab?
http://www.google.com/search?q=usb+...06&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=a40f3cd63ecc4954
Your best bet would be to use a DisplayLink based adapter. These allow dvi or vga based displays to be connected via usb. They have also released linux drivers. It even seems as though they were able ouput video to such displays through an app called "Send to Framebuffer". I actually have a displaylink dock, so maybe I'll play around with it after class today. Check out the following link and scroll down to "External Displays".
http://sven.killig.de/android/N1/2.2/usb_host/
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Funny you asked about a USB to VGA adapter. I'm not sure if its video out or in??? The description says you can use it for dual monitor expandability which leads me to believe its a video in cable. Anyways, someone posted a couple days ago at another forum that he found that adapter. Its expensive though. Here's the link he posted...
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I actually have some emails into Fommy and the mfg. of the device. Although on the Fommy site it list the G-Tablet and NI Adam, I have yet to find any information from the mfg that this device will work with Android.
It is a video out device.
So I have been hooking up my Transformer to my HDTV a lot lately to watch videos and whatnot, and I usually just plug it in with a standard mini-HDMI cable.
Lately I have been wanting to use it from my recliner though.
I am contemplating just buying a really long cable but thought I would ask here first in case someone had any better ideas.
Wireless options? Dock options?
Fill me in if you have any info!!
Thanks.
no such thing. sorry. you can't really use the TF while playing a video, so why do you need to right next to you?
for dedicated appliance though, i'd recommend a roku. get the highest level one with usb input.
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Buy this one http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mini-hdmi-to-hdmi-adapter-dongle-14308
It's the Mini HDMI to HDMI Adapter.
It's "Made in China" but it's cheap so it won't hurt to try.
And then if you want, you buy this: http://us.zyxel.com/products/details.aspx?PC1indexflag=PDCA20118&CategoryGroupNo=PDCA201113 - the NEW wireless HDMI transmiter-receiver
Then everything'll be PERFECT
hi, anybody here have tried that method?
Seems pricey. Once the HDMI is plugged in you won't be able to use the tablet for anything else anyway.
But once you've got everything hooked up, you dont have to get up to change the show or anything like that. You can do it from the couch itself.
I would say it depends on what kind of videos you're planning to watch.
If you mean simple video files then try dlna (example skifta), but this method can only stream compatible files.
And for youtube etc you could use hdmi adapter with wireless hdmi as recommended before, but i wouldn't because i would be afraid of damaging my port because of the weight.
Just my two cents.
greetings flogger
If you're looking to just control the transformer from the couch, have you thought of running a vnc server on the tablet and controlling it using a phone?
My overall dream and desire
= Have a tablet WITH GPS, with a nice screen, that I can buy cheap that supports at least Honey Comb. I want it to look good in my car and do things for the car. Slacker radio/google music/GPS duties. It'd be cool to have it doing email, etc.. but not needed.
I own a samsung epic. I had it almost completely figured out and installed....but then we find out that if you place your phone in desk dock or car dock, it farks up the sound output and aside from physically modding the dock with new parts there's no way to fix it.
ENTER THE FLYER!! WOOHOO!! Solution is found! HTC FLYER + MHL adapter and I'm all set!
Beautiful screen, MHL adapter means only one wire is seen etc etc etc.
What's the problem?
The DAMN CHARGING SYSTEM. I've got a 2 amp car charger that EVERY android device sees as "AC" ...
HOWEVER when you plug in this 2 amp AC charger into the MHL adapter.... DUN DUN DUN, the Flyer only sees it as a USB CHARGER, thus meaning that if you're using the thing to play music and having the screen stay on (as I do) the tablet cannot charge faster then it drains!!! WTF.
So the solution now is that I have to have two wires sticking out at opposite ends and I wasted 30 bucks on a damn MHL adapter.
Why the FARK can't companies get their SH!T together and just make something that works. IF you're going to be charging through the MHL ADAPTER WHY ON EARTH would it limit you to the lower charge rate...say you have it plugged into the real AC adapter...I'd assume this means that while going through the MHL adapter IT STILL would show up as USB charging (again not enough to keep up!!)..
Farking Stupid companies drive me insane.
here's someone complaining about the same thing on a samsung... http://www.droidforums.net/forum/galaxy-nexus-accessories/196278-mhl-adapter-charging-issues.html
so farking stupid.
Because...............the designers never farkin believed anyone would frickin try to mount a frakin tablet permanently in a frickin car. And frickin for sure never thought anyone would farkin use the MHL in a frickin car. LOL
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Because...............the designers never farkin believed anyone would frickin try to mount a frakin tablet permanently in a frickin car. And frickin for sure never thought anyone would farkin use the MHL in a frickin car. LOL
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haha, FINE.
However, if you take this tablet INSIDE and say you want to watch a netflix movie on your tv.
You do this
Oem charger >> MHL ADAPTER >> FLYER
So you're watching a netflix movie via hdmi with all your OEM branded stuff.
Guess what........it STILL doesn't charge fast enough. Will you make it through a 2 hour movie? Maybe... what if it's a 3 hour movie? Probably not.
How stupid does it get.
Here's the car charger I'm using.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehi...Q9CA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333722016&sr=8-1
What I really would like is a tablet OR PHONE
that has this:
- Horizontal docking option (like the evo 3d)
- Dock MUST include AUDIO out
- Dock must be able to charge at the AC rate, not the USB rate
- Real GPS inside
- Wifi
- Preferably be no less than a 4 inch screen
- When routing Audio through dock it must not be degraded to changed in ANY form (aka samsung epic dock)
That's all I ask for. is it really that hard to find this elusive product??
I don't know of any devices that have a dock that meets your needs. There are of course many devices that meet your needs minus the dock. Or you could buy a Ford car with Sync and sync your device to their system.
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haha, FINE.
However, if you take this tablet INSIDE and say you want to watch a netflix movie on your tv.
You do this
Oem charger >> MHL ADAPTER >> FLYER
So you're watching a netflix movie via hdmi with all your OEM branded stuff.
Guess what........it STILL doesn't charge fast enough. Will you make it through a 2 hour movie? Maybe... what if it's a 3 hour movie? Probably not.
How stupid does it get.
Here's the car charger I'm using.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehi...Q9CA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333722016&sr=8-1
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Um... OR we could use the PS3, the PC, or any of a million other devices to watch netflix instead of our tablet..
I mean really.. do you have ANY idea how easy it has been made to connect almost any computer in the world to a TV and stream netflix? I mean really it is ONE cable. In addition to that.. I can't even begin to name all the devices that people can use to stream netflix.. but, let me just give you a few.
1. TVs with it built in.
2. PS3
3. Xbox 360
4. Wii
5. netbooks
Before you go off about how "stupid" it is.. you should really ask yourself how many people are relying on a tablet as their all in one go to device for everything.. I would say those people are stupid.. The HTC flyer was never in a million years designed to be your all in one go to media device. it is a great device designed for casual use.
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Um... OR we could use the PS3, the PC, or any of a million other devices to watch netflix instead of our tablet..
I mean really.. do you have ANY idea how easy it has been made to connect almost any computer in the world to a TV and stream netflix? I mean really it is ONE cable. In addition to that.. I can't even begin to name all the devices that people can use to stream netflix.. but, let me just give you a few.
1. TVs with it built in.
2. PS3
3. Xbox 360
4. Wii
5. netbooks
Before you go off about how "stupid" it is.. you should really ask yourself how many people are relying on a tablet as their all in one go to device for everything.. I would say those people are stupid.. The HTC flyer was never in a million years designed to be your all in one go to media device. it is a great device designed for casual use.
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Ok so we are now designing "multimedia tablets" to do less and less?
Your argument is pretty dumb mang.
Just because I have a full HTPC at my house doesn't mean that HTC should design a tablet, give it an HDMI out and then make it impossible to charge it (powering the device while losing battery charge is not "charging" while you're using it to do what they designed it to do.
i currently have a transformer prime and also have an aaxa p1 jr pica projector coming in the mail im hoping to set up something called the sixth sense device but im hoping to find a way to plug the projector into the transformer prime and im having a hell of a time trying to find a cable that will connect the 2
I picked up a converter from tiger direct.
Search for Sabrent HDMI to composite RCA/s-video. I've used it to watch movies on older TV's while traveling and it works great. the one downside I would say is that it requires power. But I believe thats the only option no matter which brand you go with.
I also picked up an RCA RF modulator to convert that to coax for real old equipment. it all works as expected.
thats what i didnt want to hear lolz i was hoping for something that didnt require additional power to make it mobile and like always i bought it before making sure it will work so i will need to just save up for a better portable projector that has mini/micro hdmi on it
A converter is the only way to go component. It sucks :-( . But if you don't want another power supply, pick up a HDMI to dvi cord and an headphone jack to l/r speakers.$20 bucks at radio shack.
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I tried to search, but for some reason the site isn't allowing me to search just this forum?
Does this phone include HDMI out? Is it via Mirco USB like the 3D? Do I need the MHL cable? Does anyone have a site they recommend buying one from? I've never used the HDMI out on my 3D or 4G. I've used it on my Transformer TF101 and it works well. I have to send in one of my ASUS RoG laptops, that I have hooked up to my 55" TV in my bedroom. I won't have anyway to watch movies except via my tablet while it is having the video card replaced (overheating). I would use my tablet, but I like to read on it and you can't hook it directly to a PC to transfer to the SD card. Same for my significant other's, she likes to work crosswords while movies are playing too, so I can't just use hers.
Long post, what cable do I need? Is this supported?
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I tried to search, but for some reason the site isn't allowing me to search just this forum?
Does this phone include HDMI out? Is it via Mirco USB like the 3D? Do I need the MHL cable? Does anyone have a site they recommend buying one from? I've never used the HDMI out on my 3D or 4G. I've used it on my Transformer TF101 and it works well. I have to send in one of my ASUS RoG laptops, that I have hooked up to my 55" TV in my bedroom. I won't have anyway to watch movies except via my tablet while it is having the video card replaced (overheating). I would use my tablet, but I like to read on it and you can't hook it directly to a PC to transfer to the SD card. Same for my significant other's, she likes to work crosswords while movies are playing too, so I can't just use hers.
Long post, what cable do I need? Is this supported?
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I see no mention of it in the fact sheets.
I have read on a few sites that it has microUSB w/MHL, so u would need the adapter, but I don't see anything on any official documentation about it (user guide, htc's website).
So I guess we'll see. Most sites say it does though. If not, you can use the HTC Media link, or any other DLNA to stream wirelessly.
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I have read on a few sites that it has microUSB w/MHL, so u would need the adapter, but I don't see anything on any official documentation about it (user guide, htc's website).
So I guess we'll see. Most sites say it does though. If not, you can use the HTC Media link, or any other DLNA to stream wirelessly.
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Cannot imagine it would lack MHL which has been standard in HTCs high end handsets since the Sensation. GSMArena, who presently have a review unit, state that it has MHL in their specifications list which does suggest it is there (I only say suggest since GSMArena specifications have errors on occasion).
google htc media link ordered mine from at&t site
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google htc media link ordered mine from at&t site
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Looks cool, but I don't really want to spend $100 when a $10.00 cable will do the same thing. Purchased 3 or 4 would be absurd. I didn't see whether it output 1080P or what resolution. I would be happy with 720P output and $50 worth of cables for all my TVs and one if I wanted to travel. Shame it is MINI on tablets and MICRO on the phones. I checked Phonearena.com and they made no mention of it either. Hopefully whoever gets theirs first will have the cable to check. I am going to go ahead and order one as they are just a few bucks.
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Looks cool, but I don't really want to spend $100 when a $10.00 cable will do the same thing. Purchased 3 or 4 would be absurd. I didn't see whether it output 1080P or what resolution. I would be happy with 720P output and $50 worth of cables for all my TVs and one if I wanted to travel. Shame it is MINI on tablets and MICRO on the phones. I checked Phonearena.com and they made no mention of it either. Hopefully whoever gets theirs first will have the cable to check. I am going to go ahead and order one as they are just a few bucks.
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Of you have a friend that works at ATT they get 40% off, I asked my buddy to pick one up for me
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detcup4evr said:
Of you have a friend that works at ATT they get 40% off, I asked my buddy to pick one up for me
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That is still $55 plus tax. I just order the cable for $8.00 shipped. I don't see the value in it being wireless as the adapter still has to be plugged into the TV and the wall and my phone likely won't make it through a movie without being plugged in too. When it becomes integrated into most all new TVs fine, but until then $50 worth of cables that I can hookup and leave installed on various TVs is better for me.
My understanding is that it is MHL. So, I purchased http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8805&seq=1&format=2 for $10.20.
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My understanding is that it is MHL. So, I purchased http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8805&seq=1&format=2 for $10.20.
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I got one on Ebay for $8.84 shipped. I've ordered from Monoprice before. They are a good vendor. Did you get extra HDMI cables while you were at it? I think I am about out.
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I got one on Ebay for $8.84 shipped. I've ordered from Monoprice before. They are a good vendor. Did you get extra HDMI cables while you were at it? I think I am about out.
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I have a 4 or 6 footer always in my laptop bag and a 25 footer at home for the laptop or whatever - I probably should have a few more but don't. Next time I order micro USB cables I'll get a couple more.
So is the HTC Media Link just for those who don't have a DLNA tv? I have a new 55" Sony led tv and can stream music from my Evo 3D to my tv with out wires. Will be awesome if my Evo LTE can stream everything straight to my tv just like it would with the HTC Media Link, but without having to use the HTC Media Link!! I already have hdmi-micro hdmi cables that I use with my Transformer Prime if the new Evo connects that way. Also have a MHL adaptor that I use with my Evo 3D which is the way I assume the Evo LTE will work. That is if I'm hooking it up with a wired connection anyway...
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That is still $55 plus tax. I just order the cable for $8.00 shipped. I don't see the value in it being wireless as the adapter still has to be plugged into the TV and the wall and my phone likely won't make it through a movie without being plugged in too. When it becomes integrated into most all new TVs fine, but until then $50 worth of cables that I can hookup and leave installed on various TVs is better for me.
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Sounds like a wire is the best value for you, but I just wanted to comment on some of the features that makes this a great value for some people.
The ability to stream a movie to the tv wirelessly and still use your phone is great. I can stream a movie to the tv for the kids and still play games and surf the web (or even get some work done).
The other use for that is as a presenter. I can leave my laptop at home and just bring the Media Link and use the phone as both the source and controller. So awesome.
There are a bunch demos on youtube, just search "htc media link" (I can't link yet unfortunately).
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Sounds like a wire is the best value for you, but I just wanted to comment on some of the features that makes this a great value for some people.
The ability to stream a movie to the tv wirelessly and still use your phone is great. I can stream a movie to the tv for the kids and still play games and surf the web (or even get some work done).
The other use for that is as a presenter. I can leave my laptop at home and just bring the Media Link and use the phone as both the source and controller. So awesome.
There are a bunch demos on youtube, just search "htc media link" (I can't link yet unfortunately).
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Did not realize you could stream and still use the phone for other things. Let me make sure I follow. While a movie is playing wireless I can talk on the phone and/or surf the internet and it will not affect the movie? I guess I am having a hard time following, does it not have to be playing in the foreground? Does it not mirror the phones desktop?
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Did not realize you could stream and still use the phone for other things. Let me make sure I follow. While a movie is playing wireless I can talk on the phone and/or surf the internet and it will not affect the movie? I guess I am having a hard time following, does it not have to be playing in the foreground? Does it not mirror the phones desktop?
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From what I have seen in reviews and read yes you can kick off a movie playing over media link press the home key and use ur phone to send emails or whatever while the movie plays in background.
The phone will also do mirroring.
From what I can tell mirror mode is entered when u enable media link from home screen, otherwise if ur in a specific app and u enable media link only that app will show and you can run it in the background
I haven't read the user guide yet, but every time I have seen media link displayed that was what I saw
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Did not realize you could stream and still use the phone for other things. Let me make sure I follow. While a movie is playing wireless I can talk on the phone and/or surf the internet and it will not affect the movie?
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Correct!
I guess I am having a hard time following, does it not have to be playing in the foreground?
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Nope!
Does it not mirror the phones desktop?
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It can do both - Mirror, and basically use it as a 2nd display for video or stills while using your phone for other things.
See why I love it so much now?
Also, another nice thing you can use it for is to wirelessly stream your music to your tv or stereo.
As mentioned in my previous post, there are clear videos on youtube of its functionality if you search for "htc media link".
I got my MHL adapter today. It is no where near as clear as my TF101. It was tolerable on my 40" LCD at my shop, but I am betting it will look even worse on my 55" in my bedroom at home. I likely will only use it for the kid's room (I have a jank Evo 3D) and I don't care if she thinks the quality is poor. I doubt she will notice. Save me having to let her use one of our tablets and me having to put a laptop in her room. We don't want her on the internet yet, so this should be perfect.
so got my MHL adapter today and it doesnt work, cant even find an option for it in the settings like on my evo 3D. Spent 40.00 and been messing with it for a minute and still nothing. anything on this? if I don't get it working its getting returned lol
I got the $10 one from Monoprice and it doesn't work either unless im missing a switch or setting somewhere.
Sending it back and just going to wait to catch the Media Link HD on sale
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