Firstly, how many cells is the Lithium battery in the tablet? In other words what is the voltage of the battery at full charge?
It looks like it requires a 12V adaptor to charge, so that means you couldn't use the wall adaptors for like a smartphone like the Droid X that puts out 5v at 1A?
I ask because on asus' webpage documenting the charger it says 5v 2A or 15V 1.2A (EeePad only).
If you haven't seen it, give this a read.
The first topic there addresses the 5v and 15v nature ...
So, the Prime does need 13V to charge? It can't charge on 5V, like a USB port?
I also wanted to get this:
http://www.amazon.com/New-Trent-iDu...0Q42/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1325117562&sr=8-4
As a backup when traveling but it only puts out 5V, it says it will charge an iPad will it charge the prime?
curreyr said:
If you haven't seen it, give this a read.
The first topic there addresses the 5v and 15v nature ...
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Thanks for the link on 5v vs 15v. I had read this before but forgot about. I have added this information to my accessory guide.
Ultimate Transformer PRIME TF201 Accessory Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20013463#post20013463
Are the TF101 and TF201 wall chargers compatible with each other?
I thougth I read that they were the same adaptor but I'm not sure. I'm still wondering if the prime charges when plugged in the computer.
hyrulejedi86 said:
I thougth I read that they were the same adaptor but I'm not sure. I'm still wondering if the prime charges when plugged in the computer.
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I think I read that it needs to be a wall charger, wont charge from the pc since it needs 12v to charge.
That's a little inconvenient I wish I could have gotten that external battery as a backup...
bizdady said:
Are the TF101 and TF201 wall chargers compatible with each other?
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YES, I ordered the TF101 charge on December 8 taking a gamble that it was the same for the TF201. I received the keyboard on Dec 21 which I have charged with this charger. I also ordered up a couple of the 5ft USB cables. My PRIME arrives today.
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So I've been thinking - the TF has a power requirement of 5V/15v at 2/1.2A, which is the same requirement as the ipad. Really wouldn't see any reason why this wouldn't work so long as the charger has a usb port and you use your OEM cable.
Much easier finding chargers for ipads than the TF, for now. Have some home and car chargers on order and will post results later.
TF's charger requirement is 15V.
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So I've been thinking - the TF has a power requirement of 5V at 2.1A, which is the same requirement as the ipad. Really wouldn't see any reason why this wouldn't work so long as the charger has a usb port and you use your OEM cable.
Much easier finding chargers for ipads than the TF, for now. Have some home and car chargers on order and will post results later.
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the transformer needs 15v 1.2a to be exact...
Bummer
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best buy has a usb charger that you can get, its called a dynex ultimate charger for cameras and camcorders. its like 30 bucks and charges at 11 volts / 1.5 amps. it works great. I had to get one when my usb charger melted. Its the only one that I have found to work. I tried around 30 of them lol
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best buy has a usb charger that you can get, its called a dynex ultimate charger for cameras and camcorders. its like 30 bucks and charges at 11 volts / 1.5 amps. it works great. I had to get one when my usb charger melted. Its the only one that I have found to work. I tried around 30 of them lol
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Holly damn. Was that normal use?
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smellmyfingers said:
Holly damn. Was that normal use?
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That was the first time I plugged the Transformer in. I didn't even get a full charge out of the thing.
The transformer charger can shift between [email protected] or [email protected]
I have confirmed with my multimeter that the voltage is 5V when charging the transformer
The [email protected] is to charge the keyboard dock, but do not own one to confirm
You can use other chargers, its just Asus's stupid smart charger makes the charging indicator comeup when using the official charger, it also chargers faster, need someone with an electrical background and an oscilloscope to probe it out
I have been meaning to do a test on charging times with different chargers
Overall, as long as the charger is [email protected] under (ex. [email protected]) It will charger, the Transfromer will not show it, but if you check on it the percentages goes up
Ipad chargers are at [email protected] so give it a try
looks like the ac adapter is available online...
http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=3613
I've tried my ipad charger on my TF.. it charges.. slowly.. (and only with the screen off)
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looks like the ac adapter is available online...
http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=3613
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Cool, at first glance it looks like the cable is longer because of how many times its looped around. I just wrapped my cable around and looks close but not that exaggerated, you think Asus differed the photo? Lol
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Wonder if it would be safe to charge iPhone and iPad through Asus "block".
I plugged my iphone 4 into the Asus block and it seems to charge fine. How safe it is, is another question entirely, but I can confirm it does charge the phone, and the thing didn't spontaneously explode or anything
I was just looking at this;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5V-2A-AC-Adapter-Charger-ipad-2-UK-/200595318074?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccessories_PowerSupplies&hash=item2eb469a53a#ht_2366wt_1139
Will this do it or is it likely to fry things at "Output: DC 15v/5A"?
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I was just looking at this;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5V-2A-AC-Adapter-Charger-ipad-2-UK-/200595318074?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccessories_PowerSupplies&hash=item2eb469a53a#ht_2366wt_1139
Will this do it or is it likely to fry things at "Output: DC 15v/5A"?
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I am always apprehensive when the item description is not consistent. The heading reads "5V 2A AC Adapter Charger for ipad 2 UK" whereas the output specs are 15V/5A as you stated...
D_Czap said:
best buy has a usb charger that you can get, its called a dynex ultimate charger for cameras and camcorders. its like 30 bucks and charges at 11 volts / 1.5 amps. it works great. I had to get one when my usb charger melted. Its the only one that I have found to work. I tried around 30 of them lol
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I had reservations on getting the dynex charger but I hate only having charger for any unit I have. I bought it as a backup and cord lenght...lenght is very good. I received the transformer the next day from Amazon and saw the shortness of the stock cable. Brought out the dynex charger set it at. 11 volts and plugged it in and Viola...charges. 11 volts is lower then 15 but it still managed to charge from 29 percent to 100 in a acceptable and fairly good pace. I now use this charger over the stock because the stock charger gets really hot if used for a long time and I really don't feel comfortable. Using it.
life64x said:
I now use this charger over the stock because the stock charger gets really hot if used for a long time and I really don't feel comfortable. Using it.
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I noticed that too but when I plug it in at night the next morning it's cool. I guess it heats up only when actively charging. Towards the end it should go down to trickle or no charge at all.
funnycreature said:
I am always apprehensive when the item description is not consistent. The heading reads "5V 2A AC Adapter Charger for ipad 2 UK" whereas the output specs are 15V/5A as you stated...
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Yeah, probably too much of a gamble. Can't even put it down as a Chinglish translation problem when it's figures that are wrong.
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Can't even put it down as a Chinglish translation problem when it's figures that are wrong.
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They prefer the term 'Engrish'.
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TF's charger requirement is 15V.
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Has this been confirmed? I've tested voltage from a USB 3.0 cable from the Asus AC charger and saw 8V. I'll be testing while connected to the tablet once I get my extension cable in. Thread link in signature
I've read through the threads detailing the voltage and amp requirements to charge the tranformer, but to be honest, all this stuff is over my head. I'm going away later tonight. Can someone confirm if this can charge the Transformer or not? Thanks in advance.
http://www.cyberpowersystems.com/products/accessories/usb-chargers/CPTDC2U1DCRC1.html
The best route, at the moment, is to buy an inverter and plug your charger into that.
sstrunks84 said:
I've read through the threads detailing the voltage and amp requirements to charge the tranformer, but to be honest, all this stuff is over my head. I'm going away later tonight. Can someone confirm if this can charge the Transformer or not? Thanks in advance.
http://www.cyberpowersystems.com/products/accessories/usb-chargers/CPTDC2U1DCRC1.html
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The tablet without dock charges at 5 Volts, 2 Amps. The dock charges at 15 Volts 1.2 Amps. I reckon this should work to charge the tablet. Please let me know if you decide to buy and if it works or not. Wonder if it's available in the UK.
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sstrunks84 said:
I've read through the threads detailing the voltage and amp requirements to charge the tranformer, but to be honest, all this stuff is over my head. I'm going away later tonight. Can someone confirm if this can charge the Transformer or not? Thanks in advance.
http://www.cyberpowersystems.com/products/accessories/usb-chargers/CPTDC2U1DCRC1.html
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No that will not work, its a 5V adapter and you need 11-15V.
It's not difficult to put together a car charger all you need is a few parts to make it work. I've laid out a charger and an adapter to charger from your car in my DIY charger thread. Don't let the DIY scare you, the parts you need are off the shelf and you don't have do modify anything. Head over to my thread and if you have any questions post them there. If you get a generic car DC adapte that has multiple plug adapters you just have to add a barrel to usb adapter which I have a link posted to Ebay where you can order it for about $4 shipped.
@DevCake
If I buy this, would this work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-USB-2-0-2-...ltDomain_0&hash=item53e6d43cdb#ht_1575wt_1140
would that work without any modifications, just plug in USB and charge?
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The tablet without dock charges at 5 Volts, 2 Amps. The dock charges at 15 Volts 1.2 Amps. I reckon this should work to charge the tablet. Please let me know if you decide to buy and if it works or not. Wonder if it's available in the UK.
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both tablet and dock charge at 15v 2 amps max. That adapter will charge battery, but will take all day with tablet off.
so in other words it can sustain but not fully charge
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so in other words it can sustain but not fully charge
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No. You'll need 11V+ to charge while using the device. You can only charge with normal usb2.x(5V) while the device is off. Also be prepared for it to take all day.
Devcake has the right idea, and his thread is certainly worth a look. Or for no fuss get a 175W inverter.
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If I buy this, would this work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-USB-2-0-2-...ltDomain_0&hash=item53e6d43cdb#ht_1575wt_1140
would that work without any modifications, just plug in USB and charge?
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No and Yes. The USB ports on that adapter will supply 5V which will not work. The barrel connect will supply 12 which will work but you will have to make or find a barrel connector the same size as the one on that adapter to USB female. I have an example of what you need for a car adapter in my DIY charger thread. Check it out.
sstrunks84 said:
I've read through the threads detailing the voltage and amp requirements to charge the tranformer, but to be honest, all this stuff is over my head. I'm going away later tonight. Can someone confirm if this can charge the Transformer or not? Thanks in advance.
http://www.cyberpowersystems.com/products/accessories/usb-chargers/CPTDC2U1DCRC1.html
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Hey, not trying to be a D, but this question should have been posted in the DIY charger thread. Clearly you were aware of it before making the new thread. All new threads do is make a mess, DevCake has been great about answering questions in his thread.
If you are looking for a car charger pretty much any USB iPad or iPad2 car charger is going to fit the bill. They have pretty much the same charging requirements as Android tablets.
Kensington PowerBolt Duo or PowerBolt Micro on Newegg for example. Look under the specs and you'll see it provides a 2.1amp port with a Output Voltage Range: 10 V DC to 18 V DC. You obviously won't need the charge cable that comes with it.
Hohlraum said:
If you are looking for a car charger pretty much any USB iPad or iPad2 car charger is going to fit the bill. They have pretty much the same charging requirements as Android tablets.
Kensington PowerBolt Duo or PowerBolt Micro on Newegg for example. Look under the specs and you'll see it provides a 2.1amp port with a Output Voltage Range: 10 V DC to 18 V DC. You obviously won't need the charge cable that comes with it.
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Not true. TF101 requires 11 volts but only about 800 or so ma, ipods/pads requre only 5v with a higher 2 amps.
Hohlraum said:
If you are looking for a car charger pretty much any USB iPad or iPad2 car charger is going to fit the bill. They have pretty much the same charging requirements as Android tablets.
Kensington PowerBolt Duo or PowerBolt Micro on Newegg for example. Look under the specs and you'll see it provides a 2.1amp port with a Output Voltage Range: 10 V DC to 18 V DC. You obviously won't need the charge cable that comes with it.
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dcmtnbkr is right, that adapter will not work. The confusion most people have is when they read 10-18V which is the input. Below are specs on that adapter
* 3.1 Amps total
* Input: 10V-18VDC
* Output (30pin/USB): 5VDC-3100mA
5 Volts DC is the output which will not work. You need 11-15V Output to charge the TF.
Check my DIY thread link in my signature for everything you need to put together a charger for under $15
http://androidforums.com/asus-eee-pad-transformer/382444-bargain-car-charger-inverter-uk-5-a.html
Jason71 on AndroidForums.com said:
Hi all
Long time Android addict and just got myself a transformer at the weekend. I have been puzzling the best way to charge it in car (read the threads on the subject) when I happened to wander in to Asda and spotted a mini 75W 12-230v power inverter on sale reduced from £20 to £5!. They are exactly the same as ones that sell on Ebay for 2-4 times that price out of Hongkong e.g.
12V to Mains 75w Car Van Mini Power Inverter Adaptor | eBay
I bought one and tried it on the way home from the store with the Asus AC charger and the transformer and it worked perfectly.
As a bonus it has a usb port built in not only rated at 1000ma but wired to be recognised as an AC charger (many arn't) which means it will do full speed charging on an android phone. So it should supply enough current to charge my HTC Desire even when using it as a satnav (many don’t). The only downside is that the flange on the Asus mains charger covers the edge of the USB port on the inverter so you cannot use both the AC and the USB at the same time without trimming the flange on the Asus a little.
Anyway I thought this was too good a deal not to share it with you guys.
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So this is what we need! It looks huge though!!
http://www.nextag.com/12v-to-110v-car-adapter/compare-html have fun, go mad?
krugm0f0 said:
http://androidforums.com/asus-eee-pad-transformer/382444-bargain-car-charger-inverter-uk-5-a.html
So this is what we need! It looks huge though!!
http://www.nextag.com/12v-to-110v-car-adapter/compare-html have fun, go mad?
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The ASUS AC charger is normally working very close to it's limits when running off fairly stable AC mains. Running off this modified sine wave poorly regulated device may be enough to push it past its limits. If you want a good mobile solution that you can use for the TF and other small DC devices, search for the thread by Devcake where he lists options and actual reviews.
I went with this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250899196416?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
And this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300547025189?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
DAFTEK said:
I went with this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250899196416?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
And this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300547025189?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Does your TF indicate charging, e.g. with Dual Battery Widget, using this bullet charger?
E.g. If it outputs 11V-12V it should indicate charging on the TF, but if less than 11V, say 5V-10V, it would trickle charge only (no indicator).
I got one from same guy, and it does not work. I measured 2.8V output.
Bob Smith42 said:
Does your TF indicate charging, e.g. with Dual Battery Widget, using this bullet charger?
E.g. If it outputs 11V-12V it should indicate charging on the TF, but if less than 11V, say 5V-10V, it would trickle charge only (no indicator).
I got one from same guy, and it does not work. I measured 2.8V output.
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Mine arrived today. I hooked it up to 12v and tested the pins, got 2.8v. Then plugged i transformer and waited about 20 seconds. The transformer said it was charging on AC. I havent checked to see how quickly it was charging, but it gave the charging indication with the screen on.
EDIT: Tried it on another vehicle and now won't charge. Weird!
Any update to this working?
$1.99
I use this one for my phone (HTC Desire HD). It should also be okay for the Transformer, right?
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-cigarette-powered-1000ma-usb-adapter-charger-black-dc-12v-40470
/edit 1A limit could lead to slower charging, worst case (?).. by the way, there also is a 2 ampere model : http://www.dealextreme.com/p/universal-2000ma-usb-car-charger-adapter-for-digital-devices-black-12-24v-72961.. at $4 something, twice as expensive
kkoenen said:
I use this one for my phone (HTC Desire HD). It should also be okay for the Transformer, right?
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-cigarette-powered-1000ma-usb-adapter-charger-black-dc-12v-40470
/edit 1A limit could lead to slower charging, worst case (?)
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Nope, won't charge.
Output:5V 1A
DAFTEK said:
I went with this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250899196416?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
And this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300547025189?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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This one arrived today, there is one small issue with it, when you first plug it in the lighter the blue light gets bright and the asus orange light goes on and eventually green showing also the charging symbol, but if you unplug the cable from the charger and plug back in, it wont work, you have to unplug the charger from the lighter and plug back in. weird... But it works
This claims to be even more powerful. Just ordered but it will takes ages to get to me.
amm009uk said:
This claims to be even more powerful. Just ordered but it will takes ages to get to me.
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sorry, I don't think it will work.. the transformer needs 15V to charge, that one only is a 5V charger. i'd cancel my order.
OK, let's go over this again. The TF will charge with 5V at 1.5 amp but take forever to do so. The amps has nothing to do with it. It is the volts. If you feed the TF with 11V to 15V at 1.5 amp's or more it goes into the fast charge mode and charges in about 2 hrs. Anything that says 5V will charge the TF if you have several days to wait. If you have just hours you must charge using 11 to 15 volts at 1.5 amp or more to charge with. This is what the original power supply is doing. Please look at the specifications printed on the original charging brick. Note that it has dual outputs 5V and 15V if you plug your phone into the ASUS charger the charger is smart enough to know not to output 15V however when you plug in the TF the charger outputs 15V to charge the TF in the speedy mode.
Please read over "Dvecakes" thread for even more details and items you can use to charge the TF on the go and at home.
Hope this helps.
hshoem1
You guys need to read my DIY charger thread. For $12 you can make a car charger.
Check the thread links in my signature.
PatrickVogeli said:
sorry, I don't think it will work.. the transformer needs 15V to charge, that one only is a 5V charger. i'd cancel my order.
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hshoem1 said:
OK, let's go over this again. The TF will charge with 5V at 1.5 amp but take forever to do so. The amps has nothing to do with it. It is the volts. If you feed the TF with 11V to 15V at 1.5 amp's or more it goes into the fast charge mode and charges in about 2 hrs. Anything that says 5V will charge the TF if you have several days to wait. If you have just hours you must charge using 11 to 15 volts at 1.5 amp or more to charge with. This is what the original power supply is doing. Please look at the specifications printed on the original charging brick. Note that it has dual outputs 5V and 15V if you plug your phone into the ASUS charger the charger is smart enough to know not to output 15V however when you plug in the TF the charger outputs 15V to charge the TF in the speedy mode.
Please read over "Dvecakes" thread for even more details and items you can use to charge the TF on the go and at home.
Hope this helps.
hshoem1
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DevCake said:
You guys need to read my DIY charger thread. For $12 you can make a car charger.
Check the thread links in my signature.
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Ok that was me being lazy and not reading! Thanks for straightening me out guys. DevCakes's thread is the place for all answers what more can you ask even the links are there
Has anyone by chance tried this car charger?
www.amazon.com/NTK-BULLET-CHARGER-T...Q4VU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324413368&sr=8-1
Also Does anyone have one of these replacement cables? I think I would probably order one directly from Asus though instead of trying to save a couple of bucks.
www.amazon.com/Aftermarket-Charging...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1324413882&sr=1-13
I want to put together a car charger to just leave in the car.
I recently purchased the Scosche reVOLT c2 dual usb car charger. Being 2.1A, I was hoping it would work with my new Prime. Unfortunately that is not the case. It's a nice product and works we with all my other USB devices, but no luck with the TF. Unless anyone has any ideas to make it work, avoid this if you are looking to charge your Prime.
-ajs
Even though most car chargers run off 12VDC input, they output only 5V for usb devices. The TF itself should trickle-charge with 5V, but in order to actually fast charge it (or charge while in-use), it requires [email protected] or more (give or take).
You need at least 12v output to charge the Prime at a normal rate. 15v is ideal. Standard USB is 5v.
+1 ^^ although I think I did read somewhere that the Prime will trickle charge on USB if it's off or "not in use"? Can't recall where I saw this...
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Yes, the Prime will charge on a standard USB port, but it will do so very slowly. I have done so myself.
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Sorry, delete it.
Just looking to confirm what I think I've deduced from the forum.
I can't charge my transformer when it's on or asleep with a standard USB charger, correct? I've invested in 2 different 2.0+ Amp 5V USB supplies and none seem to get the charge going on the Transformer. It sounds like I could turn OFF the unit and trickle charge it (by the way would the 2.0A charger be of any benefit in this circumstance?). It also sounds like the ASUS charger gives off 12V and that's what the Tranformer is expecting to get the charge going, right? If so, I'm definately dissappointed that ASUS went this approach- non-standard. I always like extra chargers for traveling and throughout the house and this has limited me. Anyway, if someone would be so kind as to reply to this and confirm I've read the threads correctly, I'd appreciate it.
The ASUS charger is 15V.
5V isnt nearly enough. If you got it powered OFF, you might be able to get it to full (from empty) in a few days (yes, days).
The TF can be charged normally with 10-15V.
I suggest you read this thread to get some other ideas.
Yea you need a 2 plus amp carger which also is 15 plus volts, and if you want to make your stock charge cable longer you have to use a male+female 3.0 usb cable... a 2.0 usb cant transfer enough power quick enouqh
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nbgorman said:
Yea you need a 2 plus amp carger which also is 15 plus volts, and if you want to make your stock charge cable longer you have to use a male+female 3.0 usb cable... a 2.0 usb cant transfer enough power quick enouqh
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So much misinformation in this post...
First... The real wall charger is 15v 1.2A. So the 2 amp is just bs...
Second... A usb 2.0 cable transfer power just as "quick" (wut?) as a usb 3.0.
The reason you need a 3.0 cable is because the charger is looking for connection on a pin only present on a usb 3.0 cable. If you dont use a usb 3.0 cable the wall charger will only send 5V.
This is done this way so you can use the wall charger for other devices apart from the TF.
You can open the charger up and bridge 2 connections to make it send 15v all the time. Then you can use a usb 2.0 cable just fine.
Please, try not to spread false information.
Goatshocker said:
So much misinformation in this post...
First... The real wall charger is 15v 1.2A. So the 2 amp is just bs...
Second... A usb 2.0 cable transfer power just as "quick" (wut?) as a usb 3.0.
The reason you need a 3.0 cable is because the charger is looking for connection on a pin only present on a usb 3.0 cable. If you dont use a usb 3.0 cable the wall charger will only send 5V.
This is done this way so you can use the wall charger for other devices apart from the TF.
You can open the charger up and bridge 2 connections to make it send 15v all the time. Then you can use a usb 2.0 cable just fine.
Please, try not to spread false information.
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Ahhh i see i read on the android forums that it was because the usb 2 didnt "move enough energy" i didnt realize it was because of a pin in the actual wall charger thanks for clearing that up
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Goatshocker said:
Please, try not to spread false information.
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I appreciate your knowledge- but please, try not to be a condescending jerk. They obviously didn't KNOW the information was false.
Goatshocker said:
So much misinformation in this post...
First... The real wall charger is 15v 1.2A. So the 2 amp is just bs...
Second... A usb 2.0 cable transfer power just as "quick" (wut?) as a usb 3.0.
The reason you need a 3.0 cable is because the charger is looking for connection on a pin only present on a usb 3.0 cable. If you dont use a usb 3.0 cable the wall charger will only send 5V.
This is done this way so you can use the wall charger for other devices apart from the TF.
You can open the charger up and bridge 2 connections to make it send 15v all the time. Then you can use a usb 2.0 cable just fine.
Please, try not to spread false information.
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Before you correct people how about you do your research first.
Actually if you read the wall plug it is a 15v 2-1.2A. You can DIY a charger as long as it can produce 11v+ at 1.2A-2A and will trigger the charge functions within the tab. USB 3.0 is only required with the stock charger.
Dynex sold "The Ultimate Charger DX-UA" that had a MAX setting of 11v but when tested actually produced 11.7v at 1.7A. I was able to find one but they are rare now bc they haven't been making them for over a year now. It comes with aton of adapters one being a USB. I use it often without issue.
Also they sell on Ebay USB car charger adapters rated at 12v at 2.0A I own one of these also and it works great with the stock cable.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1087321
For more information.
zedorda said:
Before you correct people how about you do your research first.
Actually if you read the wall plug it is a 15v 2-1.2A. You can DIY a charger as long as it can produce 11v+ at 1.2A-2A and will trigger the charge functions within the tab. USB 3.0 is only required with the stock charger.
Dynex sold "The Ultimate Charger DX-UA" that had a MAX setting of 11v but when tested actually produced 11.7v at 1.7A. I was able to find one but they are rare now bc they haven't been making them for over a year now. It comes with aton of adapters one being a USB. I use it often without issue.
Also they sell on Ebay USB car charger adapters rated at 12v at 2.0A I own one of these also and it works great with the stock cable.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1087321
For more information.
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+1, I've been using the same charger for about a year myself. Also without any issues whatsover.
You can still find them on eBay occasionally.
Regards.
zedorda said:
Before you correct people how about you do your research first.
Actually if you read the wall plug it is a 15v 2-1.2A.
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Actually I think youre the one who should read the text on the wall plug.
It clearly says "15v - 1.2A". the 2A is for 5v. Not 15. 5.
digibucc said:
I appreciate your knowledge- but please, try not to be a condescending jerk. They obviously didn't KNOW the information was false.
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If they don't KNOW whether the information they are posting is true or false, then they shouldn't be posting it at all. That's just common sense.