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Hi All,
I'm going on a trip in a couple of month and I would like to be able to watch dvix movies/tv shows on my qtek while travelling.
i only have a 1GB miniSD card and the 2 GB card would not be large enough
Is there a some sort of external hard drive I can somehow connect to my qtek so I can watch my movies?
Would http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=14147&vpn=WL-HDD2.5&manufacture=ASUS: work?
Thanks a bunch.
That's an idea. It should work, but don't take my word for it. If you can access your pc's shares thru wi-fi I don't see why this wouldn't work. Just do what I do and make up another excuse to buy it something like "If all else fails, it will make a cool paper weight" oh and here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833320110 $30 something off, if they don't screw you with the shipping this is not bad.
haha.. nowadays i get yelled at cuz I have collected too many paper weights..
I just tried mapping a drive to my computer and it sorta works..
only problem is when i watch a movie using tcpmp, it stops for a few seconds(spinning RBYG hourglass comes up)..
is there any settings to aleviate the network lag?
i've overclocked to 252 while watching with TCPMP.
also, i gots a problem.. i need some sort of battery power harddrive enclosure for portability??
Hmmm as far as a battery power harddrive enclosure, can't say I have seen one. I've played a bit of video accessed from my pc's shares and it's played ok, but I haven't tried to play anything while any of the other pc's on my network were on or my pc was using the connection, so mayb it could be too much traffic in your network at the time, can't say for certain now, cause I switched my router and modem for a 327w router/dsl modem and this piece of ^%$#%^$ isn't letting me access my shares at the time.
Word of advice to any who might have verizon dsl.... stay away from the versalink 327w, at first I though it was me who had the problem, but after some searching on the net i see that there are a lot of people having issues with it.
i just have one pc downloading off usenet.. i guess the problem might be the $5 router i'm using right now..
i guess there is no such thing as a hard drive that you can plug in to the qtek..
2gb minisd is the only way to go then...
Sadly sometimes we just gotta learn to adapt, but you might try looking at other options, look for a program called VEMOde. It's a program to encode video files it has settings for portable device, this way you can shrink your video files down considerably and they would still look good on your MDA. Anyways good luck to you bro. If I think of anything else useful I'll post back.
thx dude, i just used vemode and the file size are 1/2 the size now!
Yeah it's pretty awesome, I've been using it for some time now. I used to use it for my psp, now I use it for my MDA. Anywho glad that helped, later!
why not just carry a laptop? its a phone/pda and i think HTC did a great job making it small and usable. i could understand that you love the device and want to do everything possible with it but do you really want to be carrying around cables, extra batteries and a portable HD for a phone? :roll: its just a phone/pda phone with an okay processing speed.
I know how it is to have a device and want to do everything with it, i had the XDA Exec and wanted to use it as a laptop replacement and phone. but i fast realized that 1. it was just to big to use a phone 2. i was speeding way to much time configuring it and trying to convince myself that it will replace my laptop.
i don't have a laptop and my gf has forbidden me from making any major purchases after i bought my qtek.. that's until I get her an engagement ring :roll: :lol:
it'd be nice if i could just hook up a 30GB hard drive to my qtek..
i don't have time to watch the tv shows at nite, so the only time is on the way to work/home..
I've been looking for something like this for awhile with my 8125. I've seen a promising product announced at CeBit:
http://features.engadget.com/2006/03/13/live-from-cebit-the-widrive-wifi-drive-enclosure/
Supposed to be a battery (2 hour?) powered wi-fi enclosure for 1.8 or 2.5 inch drives. Looks to be available around July or so. This would be perfect for me; 1.8 drives are around 60GB (80 just announced), and would give me the space I need.
I have the ASUS, and its nice, but battery powered would be killer. I can't wait until the Wi-drive is released.
cjohnson6965 said:
I've been looking for something like this for awhile with my 8125. I've seen a promising product announced at CeBit:
http://features.engadget.com/2006/03/13/live-from-cebit-the-widrive-wifi-drive-enclosure/
Supposed to be a battery (2 hour?) powered wi-fi enclosure for 1.8 or 2.5 inch drives. Looks to be available around July or so. This would be perfect for me; 1.8 drives are around 60GB (80 just announced), and would give me the space I need.
I have the ASUS, and its nice, but battery powered would be killer. I can't wait until the Wi-drive is released.
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Thanks that looks interesting - seems to have miniusb charger port a plus!
Unless the device provides an HTTP daemon to serve the files, you won't be able to access them from the device. You may also require a WiFi Hotspot/hub for the Wizard to be able to "see" the device, since neither will be able to act as the host for an Ad-hoc connection.
You won't be able to connect the devices with USB, since there is no USB host or generic USB-Disk 'client' on the Wizard.
Hello guys,
i use pocketdivxencoder for shrinking my videos. I get about 180MB for one full-time movie.
I use the settings:
2pass
B-frames
15fps
206kbps (wich equals to quality 9)
I know, fps 15 is quite low but you won`t notice the difference on the mda cause auf the screen.
Image quality is quite cool on the small device.
perhaps you should check it out.
If you use a more simple encoding (1-pass, low quality) you can get 25 or 30fps because the CPU will take less time decoding. The video will look more smooth and the artifacts will be practically invisible on such a small LCD. I get 640x480 vids running at full speed on my Universal using nice simple encoding
Thanks for the tips guys, i was using vemode but i always had problems loading it.. i will try pocketdivxencoder!
cheers
My old e800 did this...
1st post folks!
When I install Ratoc's USB host drivers for Pocket PC onto my Toshiba e800 (which I am selling on ebay - goodbye, old friend) I can hook up and browse my Iriver H340 and even my sister's Ipod. So I can just copy films over onto a folder on the H340 and be able to watch them using TCMP.
Basically the Pocket PC acts as a USB host device and is able to see any USB drive hooked up to it. Does the Wizard have this ability, or is it at all possible?
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1st post folks!
When I install Ratoc's USB host drivers for Pocket PC onto my Toshiba e800 (which I am selling on ebay - goodbye, old friend) I can hook up and browse my Iriver H340 and even my sister's Ipod. So I can just copy films over onto a folder on the H340 and be able to watch them using TCMP.
Basically the Pocket PC acts as a USB host device and is able to see any USB drive hooked up to it. Does the Wizard have this ability, or is it at all possible?
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Welcome fuzzywuzzy, Ratoc dont seem to do a version that ties into a minsd card. In theory you should be able to with the wizard (if a manufacturer would make a minsd to usb link cable) but no-one has had success. Would be great if you could
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
bnovak said:
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.
When is Asus going to start selling OEM parts ? I need multiple sync cables etc.. I would personally tear mine apart and goto town with meter but with out a way to purchase a new one this seems like a dumb idea . I also am looking to make a cable that can attach to dock out, so that i can use it with transformer with out having it docked. Not that it maters but my reason for this is because i am making a custom install using the transformer as the head unit in my ford F-150, and i want to build a swing out keyboard out of center council (for when stationary or for passenger to use of course)
Any how my purpose of this is does anyone know any info on when replacement parts will be made available, or if they have released a pin out on the 40 pin anywhere so i might start building my own? I have tried reaching them on twitter but i have never received a response, on a side note has anyone got the transformer to show up and mount storage on a linux machine ?
I hate windows and so far other than adb push and pull, windows seems to be the only system that works with it
Frys in Arlington tx has the keyboards in stock and the charger brick and cables for forty bucks. They said they will have the USB cables that are six feet long soon too.
thanks ill have to give em a look
t0dbld said:
When is Asus going to start selling OEM parts ? I need multiple sync cables etc.. I would personally tear mine apart and goto town with meter but with out a way to purchase a new one this seems like a dumb idea . I also am looking to make a cable that can attach to dock out, so that i can use it with transformer with out having it docked. Not that it maters but my reason for this is because i am making a custom install using the transformer as the head unit in my ford F-150, and i want to build a swing out keyboard out of center council (for when stationary or for passenger to use of course)
Any how my purpose of this is does anyone know any info on when replacement parts will be made available, or if they have released a pin out on the 40 pin anywhere so i might start building my own? I have tried reaching them on twitter but i have never received a response, on a side note has anyone got the transformer to show up and mount storage on a linux machine ?
I hate windows and so far other than adb push and pull, windows seems to be the only system that works with it
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If you want to probe the cables, tearing apart a USB 3.0 extension cable and exposing the wires will allow you to tap into the Cable connection
Only thing i could probe was voltage and amperage with my multimeter
I really wish Asus used PDMI connectors
thanks dan but i already know the voltage etc ... thats not what i am looking for (usb 3.0) wont help me at all
t0dbld said:
When is Asus going to start selling OEM parts ? I need multiple sync cables etc.. I would personally tear mine apart and goto town with meter but with out a way to purchase a new one this seems like a dumb idea . I also am looking to make a cable that can attach to dock out, so that i can use it with transformer with out having it docked. Not that it maters but my reason for this is because i am making a custom install using the transformer as the head unit in my ford F-150, and i want to build a swing out keyboard out of center council (for when stationary or for passenger to use of course)
Any how my purpose of this is does anyone know any info on when replacement parts will be made available, or if they have released a pin out on the 40 pin anywhere so i might start building my own? I have tried reaching them on twitter but i have never received a response, on a side note has anyone got the transformer to show up and mount storage on a linux machine ?
I hate windows and so far other than adb push and pull, windows seems to be the only system that works with it
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" I also am looking to make a cable that can attach to dock out"
Are you asking about being able to connect USB to the tablet? If so you need to wait for both the next version of honeycomb and the USB adapter from ASus
Hi guys,
I have limited space at my place and I really cannot have another monitor hooked to my laptop 24/7. I need a solution that I can hook up when I need to edit on premiere and that I can remove when I´m not editing. I know there is a way to do this wireslessly with android tablets but it´s super slow and useless for editing. I need to know if there is any way to use an android tablet as a second monitor via USB or HDMI.
I know there is an app for Android called DSLR controller (or something like this) that allows you to mirror Canon EOS camera on your tablet or cell phone using a usb host cable (I´ve tested this on my cell phone and it actually works). For sure there must be a way to do something similar and use a tablet as a second monitor using a usb cable. I´m going to post this on android forum and see what comes up.
cheers
Rafa
Cheap Chinese Android Tablets as Monitors?
rawfa said:
Hi guys,
I have limited space at my place and I really cannot have another monitor hooked to my laptop 24/7. I need a solution that I can hook up when I need to edit on premiere and that I can remove when I´m not editing. I know there is a way to do this wireslessly with android tablets but it´s super slow and useless for editing. I need to know if there is any way to use an android tablet as a second monitor via USB or HDMI.
I know there is an app for Android called DSLR controller (or something like this) that allows you to mirror Canon EOS camera on your tablet or cell phone using a usb host cable (I´ve tested this on my cell phone and it actually works). For sure there must be a way to do something similar and use a tablet as a second monitor using a usb cable. I´m going to post this on android forum and see what comes up.
cheers
Rafa
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I have been looking at the Habey BIS-6332B as a possible low power field computer using Android, and I am trying to find a good solution as to what to use as Monitor's (Has 2 HDMI OUT) that can be recharged easy by Solar and other means in the Boonies.
There is a Chinese outfit called Chinavasion that sells a slew of pretty cheap Android devices, and their Tablets have HDMI ports!
All the Apps I found so far are for Windows and Mac ONLY. None yet for Android-To-Android.
Curious if you found anything?
If not, any idea what area would need to be Hacked? I am not as interested in a wireless connected Monitor as I am just a better low cost TFT Screen; self powered like the Tablets. For a $65-$120 (US) Device, there has got to be a way
In my mind I picture just some Diodes that need to be reversed in the Tablet(s). Air Display in Google Play is the only one so far that looks close Win/Mac only? Any leads are welcome.
Thanks.
I'm actually searching for something like that.
I would love to output my cellphone to an old 10inch tablet.
I've been searching for tablet with video input with no luck.
Hello guys, our tablets support connection to Internet with an ethernet cable. So I bought an (rj45) ethernet adapter(micro usb>ethernet) from eBay to have access to the 100mbps Internet connection of my university's library. Them problem is that when I try to connect it to the Internet at home, my tablet (pro 8.4) says "the usb adapter has connected" (the same with the usb otg adapter), the led of the adapter lights up, BUT it doesn't connect to the Internet. Do I have to buy the official Samsung adapter?
You shouldn't need to buy the official one.
I bought this one http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Ethernet-Network-Chromebook-Specific/dp/B00484IEJS/ and it works when I use the stock ROM.
I connect it and the greyed out text from your screen shot, turns black.
Just a guess. You might be have MAC filtering enabled at home and could be blocking access.
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You shouldn't need to buy the official one.
I bought this one http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Ethernet-Network-Chromebook-Specific/dp/B00484IEJS/ and it works when I use the stock ROM.
I connect it and the greyed out text from your screen shot, turns black.
Just a guess. You might be have MAC filtering enabled at home and could be blocking access.
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I bought this one from eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231258541541?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
When I connect my laptop with the ethernet cable it works but when I connect my tablet nothing happens...I'll check MAC filtering but I think that the problem is that my tablet doesn't support the chipset of the adapter I have bought.
tsourakis13 said:
I bought this one from eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231258541541?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
When I connect my laptop with the ethernet cable it works but when I connect my tablet nothing happens...I'll check MAC filtering but I don't think that the problem is this.
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I'm 99.9% sure the problem is the Ethernet adaptor. But, I'm not sure why yours would work in one location and not another.
I bought a cheap one myself, maybe something like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ethernet-RJ45-Network-Adaptor-Converter/dp/B003Q85EEA and it didn't work at all, when testiung it at home.
I'd recommend spending more money on an adaptor, ideally from a retailer that excepts returns easily, i.e. Amazon. Should you need to return it.
I'd recommend the "Plugable" adaptor.
Good luck
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I'm 99.9% sure the problem is the Ethernet adaptor. But, I'm not sure why yours would work in one location and not another.
I bought a cheap one myself, maybe something like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ethernet-RJ45-Network-Adaptor-Converter/dp/B003Q85EEA and it didn't work at all, when testiung it at home.
I'd recommend spending more money on an adaptor, ideally from a retailer that excepts returns easily, i.e. Amazon. Should you need to return it.
I'd recommend the "Plugable" adaptor.
Good luck
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I will buy a new one and I hope it works. Thanks for answering my questions.
My pleasure
I use one of these:
http://www.dx.com/p/usb-2-0-male-to...android-notebook-pc-white-170753#.VRA_S46sWcA
Originally bought for my MK808b android stick and works fine on TabPRO.