http://www.excaliberpc.com/607968/asus-transformer-tf101-desktop-stand.html#TabDescription
Looks like there is no power cord, so no way to charge the TF while in use.
But I like the extra ports.
Anyone have this that would mind telling us if it is worth the price?
It says it has 2x 40-pin connectors both male and female, so it's essentially a passthrough for power so it should charge it. If you just wanted a desk dock with some extra ports seems decent.
If (and that is HUGE "IF") it ever becomes available.....
I want one of those.... I really want it!
You can buy it in the Asus shop but I think it's a stand that can be used next to your computer for charging and USB connection.
which asus shop? they don't have it there..
Yes I do, it's for use as an entertaiment center, photo frame, or whatever you want to use it for. It comes with TWO USB ports and a 3.5mm audio jack along the back (bottom) of the base. I think it's cool myself.
I've placed my order from EXcaliberPC back in August knowing the were due by early fall - specifically anytime now. I spoke to a rep and they're claiming these are trickling in. At this point wether you get one or not depends on and if YOU PRE-ORDER. To date - this the ONLY eTailer - to date is carrying just about all the available accessories. The only item they haven't posted or given ANY information about at all is the Asus OEM Screen Protector.
After searching and comparing prices all over the web, EXcaliberPC.com is offereing very competitve prices and is actually among the lowest - if not the lowest - big name eTailer that isn't, I REPEAT, ISN'T PRICE GOUGING it's customers!
Asus itself can't even mae that statement, and as a matter of fact EXcaliber also sells "everything Asus" - including configurable systms on their eBay Store with big discounts too!
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My dad owns his own cnc machine shop and I'm contemplating designing a small but heavy dock that is lined with felt that we can sit the transformer in. It would hold it at only one angle but it would also have a slot milled out which would allow you to keep the usb cable plugged in. Would most likely be anodized to match the color of the transformer as well. Need to design and work on costs. Potentially could be used for other tablets down the road. Haven't seen anything like what I invision yet.
Just wondering if there would be any interest in these if I made them available?
Need more info but I am in the market for such a product.
Keep us up to date.
P.S. simpler the better for me as far a design.
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Found something on amazon, check out the " Thought Out Stabile iPad 2 Stand - Black" it's almost 4 lbs. and made of steel.
Depends also what price range.
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Price point would be the clincher for me. I also think that simplicity is important as well. Meet those and I would buy.
The Thought Out iPad Stand is a simple and clever design that looks like it would work for many different types of devices. However I think the developer is killing himself with the price and by marketing directly to Ipeople only.
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The Thought Out iPad Stand is a simple and clever design that looks like it would work for many different types of devices. However I think the developer is killing himself with the price and by marketing directly to Ipeople only.
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I agree with you totally, the price is a little high ( you should see what they want for the aluminum colored one ) and the marketing is limiting, I only suggested this one because of its weight. There are similar stands that cost less ( also limited by imarketing ) but they also weigh less..........anyway, I'm still curious to see what the OP comes up with, sounds like it's going to be a real solid build.
Belkin Flipblade
I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F5L080...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1307205284&sr=8-1
It's sturdy, folds to pocket size and holds all my tablets (and phone!) in either portrait or landscape. No slot for the USB cable, though.
glg
i think it's fair for me to give a good review of my repair process because Asus tech support did a great job with my case.
i purchased my tablet, the C0 serial batch, and noticed there was a patch of white speck on the screen so called tech support, got my RMA number for repair. i just briefly asked on the form they asked me to fill if there were fixes for the wifi/GPS. the timeline was 4/15 repair request, 4/28 sent and received by Asus, 5/17 sent back to me, one-day delivery.
i guess it was more cost efficient for them to replace it then fix the screen so they gave me a C2 serial batch. the tablet works great now. Wi-fi, though the bar shows weak signal from time to time, is working great. Not as fast as ipad at further distance away from router but no lag for everyday uses. within 15 feet from router, both are equally fast.
one only negative thing was that i didn't send in my power adapter for repair, which was not required so when they sent me a new tablet, they opened the new C2 tablet and took away the power adapter. They noted that on the slip included in the package. It made me feel that Asus was a bit cheap to care about such minor details that i shouldn't get the new adapter when i never sent it in the old one.
my computer was sent to a Canada warehouse for repair so i don't know if that makes a difference from the Grapevine, TX? warehouse other ppl mentioned. So i guess different people have different experience and i was one of the lucky ones.
When had you purchased the tablet? I just saw a dead pixel yesterday, but I've had my tablet for three months now. I'm just wondering how long before they stop accepting RMAs for these things.
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When had you purchased the tablet? I just saw a dead pixel yesterday, but I've had my tablet for three months now. I'm just wondering how long before they stop accepting RMAs for these things.
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I suppose there is no reason to assume they will stop accepting RMAs until the last one is out of warranty.
let me get this straight, you sent in your tab without sending them the adapter, they send you a "new" tab without adapter and you think this is cheap? Honestly the C2 was probably a refurb. So like Asurion and other programs they take your old one, send it to a repair pile, grab a recently repiared and pack it for shipping.
come to think of your way of thinking, there is a possibility that the tablet was a refurbished one because the tablet had a very very small dent on the corner, barely noticeable although i assumed it was new because it had the shrink wrap around it.
but you are correct and are entitled to your opinion that i was in a no better or worst off position with that not giving me the power adapter so yes, i do agree i shouldn't say Asus is cheap.
for the other question, i didn't even have to provide my receipt to get the warranty because my serial number indicates that the tablet was made in December 2011 so regardless, they were ready to honor the 1 year warranty with or without proof
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I will add to the positive RMA experience (mostly). I sent my tablet in on May 4 for bad HDMI, BT/WiFi, Light Bleed, and a deformed power port.
My tablet was back in my hands on May 18 fully repaired. It took several emails to Hai and ASUS_USA at Transformer Forums (very helpful and responsive) to keep my case progressing, but you have to stay on top of it.
My WiFi is better. I am getting much better reception in my basement and much higher connection speeds. GPS is the same. I was disappointed that they basically just bent my power port back into shape, but everything does work fine now.
Bit of advice - get on them early to ship it back to you overnight (or at least 2nd day air). Their standard practice is to send it Fedex ground, which is very frustrating when you have been without a tablet for so long.
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let me get this straight, you sent in your tab without sending them the adapter, they send you a "new" tab without adapter and you think this is cheap? Honestly the C2 was probably a refurb. So like Asurion and other programs they take your old one, send it to a repair pile, grab a recently repiared and pack it for shipping.
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However, if he did send in the charger he would likely have still not received one back. I've seen this a couple of times from posters in these forums. You aren't supposed to send in peripherals such as the charger unless specifically requested to as part of the repair and troubleshooting process.
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I did send in my charger with mine, and the one I got back was a replacement, at least the USB cord was (the outer housing of my USB plug had chipped away at the side and they apparently replaced it). I got a similarly fast turnaround with no babysitting, for the serial number issue. I didn't get next day air back, but I was happy to receive a shipping label free of charge to ship it in with. Everything works, so I'm happy.
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When had you purchased the tablet? I just saw a dead pixel yesterday, but I've had my tablet for three months now. I'm just wondering how long before they stop accepting RMAs for these things.
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seriously doubt they will accept RMA for 1 dead pixel. read the warranty card. for displays and dead pixels, it has to meet certain requirements in order to be accepted for warranty repair. its all very detailed on warranty card THaT came with prime.
If any of you guys are looking for an extra power adapter and have an Office Depot near you they carry them and you can check stores stock online.. They work with 201, 101 and 300.. I just picked one up myself in case the one mine came with craps out
Here is an announcement of an upcoming dock that will play audio for all of the current transformers. Looks pretty cool...
http://www.slashgear.com/asus-audio-dock-hands-on-with-transformer-prime-06232637/
This needs to have an extra battery, ability to charge the tablet while playing, and BT for it to be useful.
looks good ...
but seriously , a hands on ?
This is an audio device, this needs ears on !
How does it sound!?
i think that it will be cheaper (and better) to buy a nice 2.1 set and plug that in the transformer
Looks interesting. I might be inclined to buy that one, if the price is right.
I was thinking a sturdy base for charging the tablet might be a nice thing to have as well considering the number of busted up charging ports ports that are being reported
This looks interesting. I'll definitely be picking one up when it comes out.
I would like it to have front facing not upward facing speakers.. That way i can use it in my office... pricing would be good to know.. lord knows with BT problems BT speakers are hit or miss...
Meh.
Generally speaking I don't like spending money on speakers and other accessories that use proprietary connectors. Chargers and things like the keyboard are different because they have real utility and maintain the mobile nature of the device.
Speakers in the other hand... well you can get better speakers for less money most of the time, and if they use standard connectors or Bluetooth or something then you can use them with all of your devices as well as continue to use the speaker when you have upgraded or otherwise replaced the Prime.
Just my 2¢.
I think it looks great. I'm probably going to get one
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I think it looks great. I'm probably going to get one
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Knowing Bang & Olufsen this could be pricey but if its not outrageous and does charge the tablet I'll be on it!
It looks great. I might get it if the price is good, since the keyboard dock has been unavailable in Singapore since 2 months ago and has never been in stock since then... deciding on either this or shipping the dock from overseas.
I've got a Pasce Minirig connected through BT and that's pretty ideal.
I also hook-up a Wowee One to beef up the bass. Not quite hi-fi quality but not that far off.
There's no way I'd buy a speaker dock I could only use with my Prime, especially as you can't have it connected to the keyboard at the same time. I often text (using TabletTalk) while listening to music.
Sorry, I didn't hear from anyone soon enough so it sold on eBay. Bad news for you, I guess, but another user for the Photon community.
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Hey Devs & Friends,
I sold my Photon a few weeks ago, but its coming back to me because an intermittent screen problem was just too annoying for the buyer. Occasionally, when the phone is particularly hot, the contacts to the battery become a a bit loose causing a "snow" pattern on the screen. The situation is quickly resolved by firmly squeezing the phone 1/3 the way up from the bottom (about where the battery contacts are).
I can send the phone to Sprint for an $80 bill credit, but would rather sell it to one of the devs here who can make use of it. It has all of the original parts, docs, an extra oem battery, charger, box, etc. I'm willing to sell it for a min $80 + priority mail shipping which will be about $10 in the US insured.
I expect to have this phone back from the buyer tomorrow, will validate the ESN has been cleared and that everything was as I sent it to him and would like to turn this around as soon as possible. Please PM me if you are interested.
I appreciate all the work you guys have done (and continue to do) on this device. I've enjoyed the many ports of ICS, CM9, AOKP, MIUI, etc. that have been out there. Hopefully this will help somebody make it even more awesome.
Regards,
..rob
sounds like an easy fix with a little padding (such as paper) in the appropriate place next to the battery.
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sounds like an easy fix with a little padding (such as paper) in the appropriate place next to the battery.
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Yes, I'm sure that's the case. The buyer wasn't too interested in trying a work around. I don't like to be a "hard ass" on my eBay sales, so I took it back, but I know somebody can use it. It comes with a couple TPC cases, two OEM batteries, original packaging, and an external battery charger.
Just saw a retail version of the G5(T-mobile version) unboxing vid,and unfortunately there were no earphones in the box.Why would LG do that?could other versions include it?
Btw,if anybody wondering if the charger is a quick charger,yes it is.
Bit of a waste of money including them imo, most people don't use them.
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Bit of a waste of money including them imo, most people don't use them.
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I do. In fact I prefer it when they ship good headphones. I got the Sony Noise Cancelling headphones with my Z2 and loved them, made the purchase of the phone a little extract special. I'd agreed if every manufacturer just chucked some cheap ear buds in but most do provide something that will make the phone sound great when listening to music so you know your money is well spent
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Just saw a retail version of the G5(T-mobile version) unboxing vid,and unfortunately there were no earphones in the box.Why would LG do that?could other versions include it?
Btw,if anybody wondering if the charger is a quick charger,yes it is.
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Because this is a phone that is projected to sell for no more than $300 in 3-4 months from now, and still bring some kind of profit.
I'd elect for the the extra battery and cam over wired headphones(with early purchase) any day
I just picked up my G5 from my local Sprint retailer. The phone does not come with headphones from Sprint either it just has the wall charger and the USB-C adapter. There is a promotion currently going on through LG's website (I would post a link but I can't due to not having enough posts yet) where you are able to get a second battery and cradle by showing your proof of purchase.