Admin says:
April 21, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Absolutely. There’s a desktop stand for charging and syncing with 2 USB ports and a 13.5mm audio out jack.
MSRP: $69.99
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link: http://campuslife.asus.com/index/1947/official-eee-pad-transformer-unboxing-video/#comment-160
As yet there's no official dock, other than the keyboard one. And i doubt very much this other one that site mentions has a 13.5mm jack connection. However I'm sure in a few months some Chinese company will pump out docks on eBay, if Asus haven't by then.
There's an official "case". Looks like the original iPad case.
Lets you fold the cover several ways to tilt/display the Transformer
cyberguest said:
Admin says:
April 21, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Absolutely. There’s a desktop stand for charging and syncing with 2 USB ports and a 13.5mm audio out jack.
MSRP: $69.99
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link: http://campuslife.asus.com/index/1947/official-eee-pad-transformer-unboxing-video/#comment-160
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I might be interested in something like this even though I ordered the KB dock.
$70 seems a bit expensive for just a dock though. Was hoping it's be more than the $50 area.
I think he's talking about the desktop dock found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1053828
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Looks too big for a desk dock and way too expensive!!!
nxt said:
Looks too big for a desk dock and way too expensive!!!
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I think it is a really shotty photoshop job, the angles dont line up right with the transformer and dock
I am going to wait until i see it in person
I hope the dock is just simple, power and usb, but I doubt it, I bet it has audio jack and an hdmi jack too... that's why it's so expensive.
This is something I'll buy in 6 months to a year when I can grab it on eBay or something for the $40-$50 range.
I think if I was going to spend $70 for a dock, I'd just go all out and get the keyboard dock. Then you have portable power, you can change the viewing angle, and you'd get the keyboard as a bonus.
Like others have said....I'll wait for the 3rd party cheapies on ebay.
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Anybody find a decent speaker/dock system for the Gtab? Something like this:
http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/11/15/jensen-jips-250i-ipad-speaker-dock/
We're not likely see anything like that for the g tablet unfortunately: there just isn't a large enough user base for mainstream accessory manufacturers to be interested.
Welcome to life on the fringes.
Funny, i was at Target thinking the same thing. I saw this same item and had hoped I could find some thing similar for the GTab.
I wish the basic dock had audio out. I was thinking about leaving the dock and a set of PC speakers here in my office. Not as elegant, but effective.
Get hdmi speakers.
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I wish the basic dock had audio out. I was thinking about leaving the dock and a set of PC speakers here in my office. Not as elegant, but effective.
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I said the same thing a while back but found pricier speakers that used hdmi in the end.
Has anybody tried using some portable bluetooth speakers with the Gtab?
These look interesting. I'm not really looking for a booming system. Just want something I can take on vacation to enhance the stock, internal speakers.
http://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Wirel...ebooks/dp/B004LU1CA2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
http://www.amazon.com/XMI-XMINI2-X-Mini-Capsule-Speaker/dp/B001UEBN42/ref=pd_sim_e_1
http://www.amazon.com/X-Mini-Capsule-Speakers-Color-BLACK/dp/B002PK1COG/ref=pd_sim_e_2
http://www.amazon.com/XMI-XA-M4-W-X-Mini-Capsule-Speaker-Red/dp/B002XNO7FQ/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_c
look for a set of good quality PC speakers. Sound is great and they are fairly small.
Just ordered one of these:
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http://www.amazon.com/Altec-Lansing-Ultraportable-Speaker-Players/dp/B001ELK2NY
Let us know how those Altec Lansings work. I'm curious about having a portable speaker system that I can take on trips as well.
Will do. In the meantime, here's the video that convinced me to give it a shot. The price isn't bad at all either - just $25 shipped.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vYvNtTiNzc&feature=related
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Has anybody tried using some portable bluetooth speakers with the Gtab?
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Creative has a portable bluetooth speaker: D100
http://us.store.creative.com/Creative-D100-Portable-Bluetooth-Wireless-Speaker/M/B003N9SR00.htm
I have the Creative D200 and the Creative ZiiSound D5 which are both excellent.
I also use the Belkin stereo bluetooth dongle which works well:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047T79VS/sr=1-11/qid=1301524506
That bluetooth dongle looks pretty sweet. Any complaints about the range on it?
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That bluetooth dongle looks pretty sweet. Any complaints about the range on it?
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no complaints...typical bluetooth range...like being able to control the volume from the gTab...
i decided to purchase this for my transformer and i just got the case today. the price to me was pretty good, the quality of this carrying case or bag is great. i am not sure how many people just went for the tablet itself or intend to purchase it along with the docking keyboard. I plan on getting my tablet with the docking keyboard and from the looks of it right now, there should be enough room to fit them both inside this case nicely. i fit my tablet in there and there is still room to spare. there is also separate zipper compartment for other small accessories. flash drives, charging cables... etc. everything should fit fine. they also have a brown one available but that cost a few bucks extra, it might even match up with the transformer well. but i went for the black to save a few bucks and you can't really go wrong with black. while this is a bit thicker than just a plan sleeve, i feel it doesn't really show in this case. it looks slim for all the room it has. there are handles to make it easy to carry and even an additional/optional body strap included. i am sure this may not be for everyone but if it helps a few people, that would be great.
http://www.amazon.com/Caselogic-VNA210-10-2-Inch-Netbook-Attache/dp/B002STX2ZG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9hrWHMd3oI
Glad to hear you like it. I plan to use it with the keyboard, so I'm looking forward to this case.
i bought the same one!
@OP
Thanks for sharing your experience with this product. I just ordered a brown one off Amazon; looks to me like it matches the brownish color hue of the Transformer & dock very well. I went for both so something that could cary and protect my investment safely.
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Down to $13.22!
For the black version that is.
Could someone please confirm it that a TF101 with dock will fit this bag? As none of the posters had the dock or case to check it for real.
grizzancs said:
Could someone please confirm it that a TF101 with dock will fit this bag? As none of the posters had the dock or case to check it for real.
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I have this case also and I can confirm that the docked Transformer fits. For the price it really is a nice case.
After looking around for a while, and not finding anything, I decided to make my own car mount for my transformer. It came out much better than I expected. I will probably remake it a little nicer at some point, but it works very well as it is.
It does block the A/C and volume knob on the radio, but they can be effortlessly reached without moving the tablet from the top and bottom. For audio, I have a bluetooth receiver in my deck, as well as the ability to plug in an 1/8th inch jack as well.
I haven't worked out how I am going to charge it yet, but with 8.5 hours of life, I haven't had a great need for a charger yet.
The material is 1/8 x 1/2 aluminum bar and stainless countersunk screws. Material cost was about $15 from the local hardware store.
The first two pictures are the prototype.
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http:// photobucket.com/ asustformercarmount
Very nice but you should plastic dip the alu bar for a clean look.
Where can one get plastic dip? That's what I wanted to use, but I couldn't find it at the local hardware store...
soundcheck863 said:
Where can one get plastic dip? That's what I wanted to use, but I couldn't find it at the local hardware store...
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Try online search for Plasti Dip
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Try online search for Plasti Dip
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You're my hero. I don't know how I've made it this far without you.
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Where can one get plastic dip? That's what I wanted to use, but I couldn't find it at the local hardware store...
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Nice clean unobtrusive mount (do not like big clunky looking mounts)
I was also able to find it (Plasti-dip) at Harbor Freight tools, and Lowe's (in the paint section) Home Depot's seem to be a hit or miss
Thanks! I'll see if I can pick up some at HF after class tonight.
If there is one near you, Harbor Freight sells plastic dip.
If not, you can find it in some auto parts stores.
I've tried having a look around and I can't find a desk charger/cradle for the Lumia 800, I know the hinged door cover makes it hard but does anyone know of one that is compatible?
Thanks!
I bought this N9 charger and it works well:
http://www.amazon.com/NOKIA-CHARGING-STATION-CELLAPOD-CASES/dp/B005LVH8Q2/ref=cm_rdp_product
Unfortunately, it's out of stock on amazon but may be available in UK
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I bought this N9 charger and it works well:
http://www.amazon.com/NOKIA-CHARGING-STATION-CELLAPOD-CASES/dp/B005LVH8Q2/ref=cm_rdp_product
Unfortunately, it's out of stock on amazon but may be available in UK
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Thanks, I'll have a look at it. Where is the micro usb socket on the n9? How does this dock deal with the open door on the 800?
Same place, top left. The N9 & Lumia 800 have the same body (barring camera button and flash LED placement).
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Thanks, I'll have a look at it. Where is the micro usb socket on the n9? How does this dock deal with the open door on the 800?
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Rusty explained this for the most part but here's a photo if it helps:
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Awesome, thanks! I was a bit worried that the phone would have to be put upside down in the cradle.
I'm off to see I can find it in stock somewhere.
That only stands the phone up, the USB charger goes in the top as normal. You'd be better off (and save money) by just leaning it against something while it's charging.
It's not the same as an iPhone dock (or some HTC docks) which connect the phone directly to a charger when you place it in the dock.
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That only stands the phone up, the USB charger goes in the top as normal. You'd be better off (and save money) by just leaning it against something while it's charging.
It's not the same as an iPhone dock (or some HTC docks) which connect the phone directly to a charger when you place it in the dock.
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htc rhyme has connectors on the back... thats what i call dock
I say, this is a marvelous find on my behalf, I was getting to the notion that I may just have to leave my phone in a horizontal position on my desk for the rest of eternity.
GC
Well I didn't want to spend $40+ dollars for a dock.
SOOOOooo...I found this one on eBay for $10 including shipping.
Got the Dremel out and VOILA, it fits. Doesn't automatically pull up
dock mode, but it does charge and I found the Dock shortcut...so I
have to push a button...oh well.
One day when I have more time, I'm planning on making it look better,
but it works for now...
IMAG0595 by karaokekarnival, on Flickr
IMAG0017 by karaokekarnival, on Flickr
IMAG0600 by karaokekarnival, on Flickr
IMAG0601 by karaokekarnival, on Flickr
Since I'm a noob....
I have used these forums quite a bit...thought I'd finally post something
that might help someone else. I don't have a place to upload pics...
HELP maybe ???
karaokekarnival said:
I have used these forums quite a bit...thought I'd finally post something
that might help someone else. I don't have a place to upload pics...
HELP maybe ???
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Just post the link and I'll edit your post with the picture for you.
upload it on image shack or facebook,
then use the bb code
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thanks guys...
I didn't think about FB...duh !!
OK Binary, here goes...
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3077900319576.140159.1625804306&type=1
"Page is unavailable." Use ImageShack or (better) PhotoBucket. Flickr now supports BBS code as well (usually you click the "share image" link and then select the type of code to insert; you're looking for "BB code" with [ ] square bracket tags).
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FWIW, I was at a T-Mo store trying to use their "buy 2 get 1 free" promo, and the sales guy chirped, "we have docks and stuff in the back!" He came back, didn't have the desktop dock (which, from pics, will ONLY work without any cover on the phone), but had HTC's car dock ... and the dock had a sliding, Micro-USB connector, not the ExtMicro USB connector the Amaze has. It didn't look like the phone would fit with the D30 cover I'd just bought, so with two strikes against it I declined.
I just use an Elago M2 stand and charge the phone from a nearby PC or USB AC charger. On the go, I use a Cyanics "Rabbit mini" folding stand. No dock necessary. (And I use Llama to fire up the dock app, which frankly is kind of useless to me.)(Yes, I know, the Dock app works in landscape but the home screen doesn't ... but when we get ICS and -- I hope -- Sense 4.0 the home screen will switch to landscape mode.)