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Hey guys I have been searching for a long time now for a folio style case that will fit the transformer WHILE docked. Searching here found me nothing.
I have only EVER found two (on amazon) that fit exactly what i am looking for but they have had mixed reviews.
I was just wondering if anyone else has seen anything like or has any experience with the following cases:
This one has a removable section for the keyboard dock which clips on to the main tablet case (which has its own cover for when not using it with the dock)
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Transformer-KeyBoard-Portfolio-MiniSuit/dp/B005JFIS50/ref=lh_ni_t
This one is a single piece built for use with the dock all the time.
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Transformer-Keyboard-Docking-Black/dp/B005GR0YUI/ref=lh_ni_t
Thanks in advance guys.
I bought this one from amazon, and I love it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006MVUQGY/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
BULL3TPR00F said:
Hey guys I have been searching for a long time now for a folio style case that will fit the transformer WHILE docked. Searching here found me nothing.
I have only EVER found two (on amazon) that fit exactly what i am looking for but they have had mixed reviews.
I was just wondering if anyone else has seen anything like or has any experience with the following cases:
This one has a removable section for the keyboard dock which clips on to the main tablet case (which has its own cover for when not using it with the dock)
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Transformer-KeyBoard-Portfolio-MiniSuit/dp/B005JFIS50/ref=lh_ni_t
This one is a single piece built for use with the dock all the time.
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Transformer-Keyboard-Docking-Black/dp/B005GR0YUI/ref=lh_ni_t
Thanks in advance guys.
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dougstoner said:
I bought this one from amazon, and I love it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006MVUQGY/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
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is it a problem to use this case *without* the dock as well? i like to hold the tablet to read comics etc alot without the keyboard in the way
pyro224 said:
is it a problem to use this case *without* the dock as well? i like to hold the tablet to read comics etc alot without the keyboard in the way
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Yes and no. without the keyboard in, there is nothing to keep it from sliding out the bottom, but you can hold it. I'll upload a pix when I get home from work showing it if you want. Kind of hard to explain.
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Thats why i was leaning more towards the one with the removable part for the keyboard (the first one i linked to).
That way you can use it with and without the keyboard and still be fully covered.
personally i find all these cases aesthetically horrible, i really dont want huge triangular bits of leather on the keyboard corners and the leather around the screen it just makes what is a beautiful tablet look like something out of miami vice!
but maybe thats just me.
LOL i do agree with it taking away from the beauty of the tablet, but im not a fan of sleeves and need something that i can keep on it at all times or whenever i need it. There are so many nicer ones (i.e the official transformer folio, looks smiliar to the ones made for ipads), but they are made for the tablet alone and must be removed to dock it, which sucks.
BULL3TPR00F said:
LOL i do agree with it taking away from the beauty of the tablet, but im not a fan of sleeves and need something that i can keep on it at all times or whenever i need it. There are so many nicer ones (i.e the official transformer folio, looks smiliar to the ones made for ipads), but they are made for the tablet alone and must be removed to dock it, which sucks.
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try the blurex case, its the best i have found, you can charge it with the case on and use the dock with the case on, you just cant fold it fully closed.
Link please?
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Link please?
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http://www.amazon.com/BLUREX-Leather-folio-Multi-Angle-Transformer/dp/B005ESY8VA
like i said you cant close the case completely with the dock attached, but when i am out and about i just detach the dock from the tablet and put the whole caboodle in this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Protective-...EC/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&qid=1327364719&sr=8-32
Yeah i remember seeing that blurex one and loved it because it doesnt have a bezel it has less noticeable clips which shows off the transformer much better. How is the hold though? how exactly does it work?
But yeah im not a fan of sleeves. so that would be out of the question for me (although it seems like thats the only option sometimes)
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Yeah i remember seeing that blurex one and loved it because it doesnt have a bezel it has less noticeable clips which shows off the transformer much better. How is the hold though? how exactly does it work?
But yeah im not a fan of sleeves. so that would be out of the question for me (although it seems like thats the only option sometimes)
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you slide the tab in under the clips.holds it perfectly you don't even notice the tabs are there.its perfect!
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I'm in the same boat
Yeah, BULL3TPR00F, I'm in the same boat in terms of what I want.
I'm not sure if its possible though, you'd think at least Asus would have put something together that did the job otherwise (let alone all the custom makers).
I think that blurex looks like it might be the best of average solutions to the problem. One thing I am concerned with is are the clips gonna eventually loosen/break if I'm constantly switching the tab between the dock and case?
bob dylan, do you have an opinion on that?
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Yeah, BULL3TPR00F, I'm in the same boat in terms of what I want.
I'm not sure if its possible though, you'd think at least Asus would have put something together that did the job otherwise (let alone all the custom makers).
I think that blurex looks like it might be the best of average solutions to the problem. One thing I am concerned with is are the clips gonna eventually loosen/break if I'm constantly switching the tab between the dock and case?
bob dylan, do you have an opinion on that?
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i very much doubt the clips would break, i dont know what they are made out of but they are sturdy as hell, i cant bend them at all when i press on them or try and twist them( maybe some kind of metal skeleton underneath? dunno). this case is very well made indeed, the clips do not leave any mark on the tablet at all.
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just to clarify, with the blurex case i dont ever take the case off when using the keyboard dock. the case is fine with the dock as the back of the case just folds up behind the tab when the dock is connected and the keyboard is being used flat on a surface.
the only draw back to this case is that it doesnt close fully when the keboard is attached, you can close the tablet and the dock the usual way you just cant close the case fully. so for me i dont have a scenario where i need to take the case off.
when i want the tablet on its own i just take off the dock
when i want the dock attached i attach it and fold the back of the case up behind the tablet
when i want both and i am out and about i take the dock off and put the cased tablet and dock in a neoprene sleeve.
I ordered the same Minisuit case you linked originally, with the removable dock part.
In theory I think this fits my use case best. I have a toddler, and also toss it in my computer bag, so I wanted it protected/always covered, if it is docked or not.
I do really like the case. Its seems OK quality for $30. Having the ability to undock it and carry around just the tablet is great. I found that I was carrying around both the dock and the tablet often because I was worried about something scratching the screen. So Now, I carry just the tablet around with me much of the time, with the folio case protecting the screen.
Typing with the dock/tablet sitting in my lap is much better with the case on. It makes the base less rounded, so it is less enclined to tilt forward in my lap. Plus the corners of the case raise my wrists up off the keyboard slightly, which makes it feel more comfortable.
The case seems to be a little fiddly though.
The hole for the camera on the back sometimes gets in the way of shots.
It sometimes the tablet doesn't want to connect to the dock without undoing the elastic bands that keep the cover secured to the dock. I've just started leaving those un-done, since even if it connects, it seems to limit the tilt angle. And the elastic strap sometimes covers the charging light on the dock. And that works mostly ok. The snaps on the back sometimes are hard to work as well.
Thanks for the detailed description, you mind uploading some pics from various angles and what you were mentioning about the straps and whatnot.
Thanks!
BULL3TPR00F said:
Thanks for the detailed description, you mind uploading some pics from various angles and what you were mentioning about the straps and whatnot.
Thanks!
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Before I bought it, I stumbled on this review. Check out the 5th image here (also a decent review, lots of pictures)
http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/asus-transformer-accessories/6182-minisuit-folio-case-review-tuff-luv-clone.html
You can see the elastic strap that keeps the underside of the case attached to the dock. Scroll a bit further down, and you can see the picture of the two attached together. The reviewer didn't seem to have any problems with the straps. I can make it work ok with them on, but it just seems to make docking a bit harder...and it definitely seems that they get pinched when reclining the screen back fully.
But they're not really needed. If you have the two pieces snapped together, the snaps hold the base piece in place. Really what the straps do is to keep the case from falling off the dock when the transformer isn't docked. And you could put the straps back on in that case...
Cool thanks
I own a real Tuff-Luv case and really like it. Worth what I paid even if that's about double what that clone costs. It does add some bulk.
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Yeah i decided to splurge and grab the real Tuff-Luv case off amazon (Veggie leather, never seen the genuine leather anywhere aside from the official site). It is quite expensive but i do believe the build quality will be better than the knockoffs (also the MiniSuit knockoff does not have a cutout for the left speaker, and ive heard of minor issues with alignment of the holes (for cameras, etc).
when it arrives in a couple weeks, i will post pictures.
for now:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqWySeVbdCg
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_0AyI1JBg4
Curious if anyone else has issues with the docks?
My first, a champagne from Newegg had a bad ripple and dent on the mousepad. I returned for RMA (they had some in stock when I returned it but would not hold), and of course they refunded my money as they sold out and I lost out in all shipping to and from. Thanks Egg!
My second from Best Buy also has a 1.5" ripple in it. Now I have had over 50 laptops in my life, multiple tablets and keyboards/docks (even 101) and none had this issue. Is this Asus rushing out their products at the expense of quality control?
Anyone else?
I would post a pic to assist others but this forum forbids pretty much everything unless I have enough post. Sorry
nope. nothing but positive stuff to say about the prime and dock here bro.
Good to hear, perhaps as they say about the 3rd time.....
Nothing wrong with my dock either. BC Prime and C1 dock, working great, both from Newegg.
The trackpad on mine is kind of wavy.. But you only really notice it held at the perfect angle with the light shining off of it. Otherwise, works just fine and don't notice it in use. Not worth shipping back to tiger direct.
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The trackpad on mine is kind of wavy.. But you only really notice it held at the perfect angle with the light shining off of it. Otherwise, works just fine and don't notice it in use. Not worth shipping back to tiger direct.
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I'm thinking most of them are 'wavy' just that most folks are not bothered or find it worth returning. That probably describes my 2nd one. My first was really bad.
Mines perfect also.
I ordered mine from Wal-Mart. Arrived 100% perfect!
Mines working perfectly
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Mine is working perfectly too!!! I got mine at BestBuy.
I dont quite know what you mean by ripple, do you mean that theyre warped?
I brought two, both perfect. touchpad and all
OK, well I was a bit apprehensive after looking at my buddies grey dock (which is his second after he returned his first for separating) and his new one had a little 'dent' and wave. Not as bad as my prior 2 but still....4 not so perfect units. However, today I received my champagne from Tiger Direct and it is PERFECT! Stuck my 64gb card in it and now charging. So far no issues.
I just wish someone would build a quality case for them now.
Good dock
Received mine from Office Depot last week. No problems whatsoever.
No problems here.. build feel pretty solid.
Bad Dock Hinge
The left lock on my hinge wouldn't close completely, so my tablet was always a little wobbly and never perfectly settled.
Asus has it right now and is sending to Taiwan for a new hinge.
Thing is, this was the ONLY problem with it, and I've heard so much about Transformers with issues that I'm afraid to get them to send me a new one.
Thinking of RMA'ing my dock
The mouse button has always clicked and the back seems to be coming apart. It seems like a screw is loose screw but I can't see anything obvious.
Asus Support are hinting at customer damage which makes me a little reluctant to send back but my Prime has been wrapped in cotton wool since purchasing.
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The mouse button has always clicked and the back seems to be coming apart. It seems like a screw is loose screw but I can't see anything obvious.
Asus Support are hinting at customer damage which makes me a little reluctant to send back but my Prime has been wrapped in cotton wool since purchasing.
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My buddy described the same on his first dock, he returned it and received a good one albeit the mouse pad issues.
Well, the metal at the front of mine just below the touchpad has turned to ****.
its all warped and messed up now, and I treat my touchpad insanely well, seems to be the rubber causing the dock to warp thanks to how thin it is >_>
Also on top of that I started to notice the keyboard was marking the glass, so I now have to keep a cloth between the two.
Luckily mines not falling apart at the back but I do need to find a way to correct the front warp if possible
I finally got mine from BB yesterday but mine also has 2 indentions in the click portion of the trackpad. I thought it might be just like left click, right click indentions but they aren't symmetrical so it's definitely not supposed to be there. The keyboard is also marking the screen. It took so long to find the dock ><
Nope, mine if fine. Ordered from Newegg and came in sealed and perfect. They even gave me a free shirt
I am trying to get a feel for how many people have the keyboard dock (and how many are still waiting)
I have a Champagne tablet and had a grey dock for a while but returned it because the return Window was running out. Now I have been trying to get my hands on a Champagne dock but can't find one anywhere.
I got mine a little while ago from newegg during a (very) short window where they had them in stock. I haven't really been watching recently, but if it's anything like it was before you just gotta keep checking a lot of different sites. If you're trying to buy it from a store then I would suggest calling them often and when you do call them try and find the item id # first because sometimes if you ask for it by name they won't find it, but if you give them the # they somehow magically do. Also make sure to confirm that on the box it says CK(or something, you might have to look it up) instead of GR(once again not 100% sure on the exact letters) so you know its champagne and not grey. Good luck finding one.
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I just picked up my grey dock today, to match my grey tablet. I'm pretty impressed with it so far. I love the unibody aluminum, which feels very solid and well engineered. The hinge, which worried me the most, feels actually surprisingly sturdy. To say that this feels like a netbook is not an exaggeration - to be honest, you could probably show this to anybody who didn't know it was a tablet and they would think it was one.
The keys are well spaced (for a netbook keyboard), but if you don't have problems typing one a netbook you won't have trouble with this. I believe it's 92%, which is more than sufficient. The keys have a decent amount of travel but I wish they were bit more "clicky" as they feel a tad mushy to me. A minor complaint : putting the backspace key beneath the sleep button? Annoying. Making it so it doesn't also wake? Extra annoying.
Touchpad is responsive (sometimes a bit too much) and works well overall. Scrolling is too touchy but I have yet to find a netbook that handles this well so I guess I'm not too disappointed. Plus I tend to scroll via touching anyway.
All in all, a solid purchase, especially when you consider that you're basically getting a four-for-one : keyboard, battery pack, case/stand, and a USB adapter (the usefulness of which cannot be overstated). Separately these would all probably run $150 and you wouldn''t have the convenience of the slick package.
I'll update my post again after a couple of days, but so far it seems pretty great.
I have the Champagne tablet and Champagne dock... The dock is hard to find, I signed up at nowinstock.net and they sent me alerts when someone had them instock. It took awhile but I got one.
I have the Grey/Grey combination and really like the solid feel of the whole thing when it's locked together.
anti09 said:
I just picked up my grey dock today, to match my grey tablet. I'm pretty impressed with it so far. I love the unibody aluminum, which feels very solid and well engineered. The hinge, which worried me the most, feels actually surprisingly sturdy. To say that this feels like a netbook is not an exaggeration - to be honest, you could probably show this to anybody who didn't know it was a tablet and they would think it was one.
The keys are well spaced (for a netbook keyboard), but if you don't have problems typing one a netbook you won't have trouble with this. I believe it's 92%, which is more than sufficient. The keys have a decent amount of travel but I wish they were bit more "clicky" as they feel a tad mushy to me. A minor complaint : putting the backspace key beneath the sleep button? Annoying. Making it so it doesn't also wake? Extra annoying.
Touchpad is responsive (sometimes a bit too much) and works well overall. Scrolling is too touchy but I have yet to find a netbook that handles this well so I guess I'm not too disappointed. Plus I tend to scroll via touching anyway.
All in all, a solid purchase, especially when you consider that you're basically getting a four-for-one : keyboard, battery pack, case/stand, and a USB adapter (the usefulness of which cannot be overstated). Separately these would all probably run $150 and you wouldn''t have the convenience of the slick package.
I'll update my post again after a couple of days, but so far it seems pretty great.
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Glad you are liking the dock. There are few small quirky things with it that you mentioned (i.e. sleep button) but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. I have been without mine for a few days now and am definitely missing it. The dock really completes the 'Transformer experience'.
When I returned mine to BestBuy, they were trying to get me to exchange it (like they always do) and I told them if they had the Champagne I would gladly exchange it. So she radioed the tablet department and asked if they had any Champagne docks for the Transformer Prime (I already knew they didn't ... at least on the shelf anyways as I had already looked). Sure enough someone radioed back and said they were bringing one up. So I thought, sweet, maybe they had them 'in the back' or something. So I waited a few minutes and when she finally came up to customer service, she had the original Transformer dock. I'm like, no that is not it... the original dock is not compatible with the Prime. Shouldn't have gotten my hopes up, as I just ended up doing a normal return.
The first time that I went into BestBuy looking for a dock for the Prime (before I actually bought my Grey one) I asked someone in the tablet department if they had any Prime docks in yet and she took me right over to the original Transformer docks, handed me one, and said here you go. I told her that I was looking for the dock for the Prime and she said, "ya we don't have any of those in yet but the old one is 100% compatible with the Prime". I knew this was incorrect but she continued to be persistent about it. Eventually she left to go help someone else and I just put the one she handed me back on the shelf and walked out.
Jeffro64 said:
I have the Champagne tablet and Champagne dock... The dock is hard to find, I signed up at nowinstock.net and they sent me alerts when someone had them instock. It took awhile but I got one.
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Ya, I have been using NowInStock.net for a couple of months now. I just now signed up for an account and email alerts though, so hopefully that will improve my chances of getting one.
I had been under the impression that NowInStock was a relatively new web site but when I signed up for an account it said that they have been around since 2005.
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Unbelievable. Not even 10 minutes after I posted this I got an email alert saying the Champagne is available at Amazon. I added one to my cart and got all the way to checkout and it finally said it is no longer available. The Champagne's product page on Amazon now says: "In stock on March 8, 2012". I was so close.
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Unbelievable. Not even 10 minutes after I posted this I got an email alert saying the Champagne is available at Amazon. I added one to my cart and got all the way to checkout and it finally said it is no longer available. The Champagne's product page on Amazon now says: "In stock on March 8, 2012". I was so close.
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I had the same thing happen to me a couple of weeks ago. I was at my computer when the alert arrived. I was at Amazon within 20 seconds. 'Had it in my cart and paused for a few seconds to debate if I should pay the $3.99 for overnite (Amazon Prime member). It was already too late.
From that, i learned that you need to finalize the transaction ASAP, which is how i inadvertently ended up with a gray dock for my champagne prime. (Moving so fast that I missed that tiny little detail). I'm happy with the two-tone look though. Besides, nobody else notices, and they certainly don't care. It's not like driving around with a red door on a blue Pinto.
Currently in the UK we can only get the Prime with the dock. I have the champagne version as grey was pretty much sold out every where when I checked. I don't regret it though. It looks ace and I love being able to use the screen or keyboard to do whatever. I mostly use the touch screen to select what I want rather than use the pad and wait for the cursor to get there
The only time I detach the tablet from the dock is for games that don't use the keyboard/control pad and then I love how light yet sturdy the Prime tablet feels.
I am so happy with this purchase. My best in a while though soon it will have company as I am due an upgrade for my mobile around the time the new Tegra 3 phones are due
Just order one.
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Champagne tablet and Champagne dock
love the color/look. i dont like the way the grey looks either. Does anyone have a problem with the tablet dock when only charging the tablet, where the cord bends the topside of the metal? the thin flimsy piece on the top side of the port.
Had a grey dock but I was misled and got a bilingual one so I sold it and now they have all but dried up here in Canada I cant wait to get a non frog edition dock to use it to its full glory again.
Picked up both my grey Prime and grey dock at B&H
I have to say, im a little surprised with the numbers so far. I was expecting to see more people without the dock.
one of the few two-toners.. grey dock.
Just picked up my dock(drove an hour and a half), first impression, love it. Even with my "sausage fingers" able to crank out about 50wpm. Plus all the other things it does, definitely need to find one. Lucky enough to get gray on grey. Used. nowinstock.net very helpful.
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I'm sort of debating on picking one up, but i'm afraid of two things:
wouldn't this decrease my laptop use (though the transformer has already done this a little lol)?
Do you use the touchscreen of the tablet less often?
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It depends on what you are trying to use your tablet for. on the go to yes i might use it more. but there are still things your tablet wont do that a laptop can. I use the keyboard and the touch screen. I use my tablet if i just want to look at face book or something like that. There are still limits as to what i can do and the efficiency of it. If you have an android smart phone think of it like that just bigger.
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The dock adds longer battery life to your tablet.
andddlay said:
I'm sort of debating on picking one up, but i'm afraid of two things:
wouldn't this decrease my laptop use (though the transformer has already done this a little lol)?
Do you use the touchscreen of the tablet less often?
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i have learned to type and both use my touch screen. It's by far has becomed my experience priceless and much greater then a laptop. Using splashtop turns my tfp into a laptop. It's truly amazing.
Is it worth the price and extra bulkiness? Im on the fence about spending 150 for a dock when I have a laptop.
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Is it worth the price and extra bulkiness? Im on the fence about spending 150 for a dock when I have a laptop.
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I know how you feel and I've asked in a few threads already but essentially I think it'll be up to me so I bought and once I get it I'll know if its worth it. Or in your case it's essentially up to you regardless what others might comment. There are still some left at amazon.com.
There's a thread in Q&A section and in here about docks already. Maybe after reading them it may help you decide.
here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1434588
If you want to read or post in other threads just do a search for "dock" and should show you other threads.
Buy it. If you don't think it is worth it, return it.
I use mine quite a bit.
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It really does complete the product.....The extra battery life is awesome. It just makes using the tablet so much more efficient.
Bottom line though will be if you like it. I was on the fence too.....now I cant see not having it...something would be missing.
a Must have, i like the abilty to flip from a laptop to a tablet and since it has a USB port on it. its pretty much a complete product.
i dont see my self using my laptop much anymore. and with the added batter it last longer than my laptop to be honest. and i like it because it protects the screen. so i picked the dock over buying a case that i didnt want anyway. it was a win win in my opinion
i to cant see my self not having the dock after using it for a couple days.
I did a quick justification in my head when I saw it in stock at Frys, here are my thoughts:
1.) An external battery will run you $80, and it is tough to find a 12V output external battery
2.) A bluetooth keyboard will run you another $30
3.) A usb and sd card kit for the transformer (2 kits) will run you another $30
So all these things separately already accounts for ~$140
On top of that, the official dock is actually very very nice to use with some custom software pieces (on Asus' rom) that you cannot get if you buy the separate pieces.
The dock is very much worth it.
Extra battery life when traveling. USB Port and a lot of additional functionality in the form of special hardware keys and keyboard shortcuts.
Also, it really doesn't add a lot of bulk or weight to the tablet. The thickest portion of the dock aside from the hinge is just about the same thickness as the thickest part of the tablet. And since the two were designed to be paired together the resulting device is very sleek.
When traveling, the dock becomes the best screen protector that you could ever hope for. It is much more sturdy than most tablet cases and isn't all that much larger, plus the added battery life is practically a must if you plan to use the tablet away from home for extended periods (or want to carry around a charger).
The extra battery life is ideal and worth it. however the tablet clearly last long!
The only reason i think the dock was the best investment i made was because when i use Splashtop to remote to my house, it REALLY feels like im on a laptop. I just turned my TFP into a Laptop. It's amazing
Although the extra battery, USB, and memory card were attractions for me, what really sealed the deal was that the dock turns the Prime into a fully functional machine for business travel. I am always looking for a smaller device (within reason...i.e. not a phone) to use for business travel, and the TP + dock beats the pants off of my MacBook Pro. The flexibility of effortlessly switching between tablet and 'laptop' is wonderful. The ease of whipping it out at the TSA security theater line is great...much better than my big-ole MacBook. In my opinion, the dock turns a great device into an unbelievably awesome device.
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The dock is very much worth it.
Extra battery life when traveling. USB Port and a lot of additional functionality in the form of special hardware keys and keyboard shortcuts.
Also, it really doesn't add a lot of bulk or weight to the tablet. The thickest portion of the dock aside from the hinge is just about the same thickness as the thickest part of the tablet. And since the two were designed to be paired together the resulting device is very sleek.
When traveling, the dock becomes the best screen protector that you could ever hope for. It is much more sturdy than most tablet cases and isn't all that much larger, plus the added battery life is practically a must if you plan to use the tablet away from home for extended periods (or want to carry around a charger).
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This. Extra battery + keyboard + USB slot + extra SD slot + "cover" makes this the reason i got this tab.
The dock has halved the time I spend on my laptop (my only computer at home). The time spent on the laptop is now nearly pure online gaming, except for a handful of tasks I can't perform on the tablet. Bulk- or weight-wise, it's thinner and lighter than the case I had on it before, and visually more appealing than a black leather folio. I'm personally debating whether or not to get a case for the whole shebang, but it's really not necessary. I just shove it all into a sleeve and it's basically done. I rarely use the tablet on its own anymore, although when I do, it's nice to have it perpetually at or above 75% charge from the dock.
It is well worth the money, in my opinion. I use my prime a lot, and the keyboard makes note taking and Web browsing drastically more efficient.
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hitekdroid said:
This. Extra battery + keyboard + USB slot + extra SD slot + "cover" makes this the reason i got this tab.
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This +9001... You also get alot of moments from people when you dock/undock haha
The dock was the deciding factor for me and its what makes it a Transformer. Otherwise I would have went with the Samsung galaxy.
Personally I think the Transformer Prime is the tablet and the dock. If you are only getting the tablet you're only buying half the product. It's definitely worth it.
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i went to a office depot that had one in stock (not the closest to me) and got one after reading this thread. i have been thinking about it, but i finally pulled the trigger. happy so far
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gunzy83 said:
This +9001... You also get alot of moments from people when you dock/undock haha
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Hahah yeah +1 do this. I recently came home from afghanistan and at the airport in Mazar E Sharif there was a bunch of nice locals looking very weird at me when i split the tab and the dock. They wondered if i just broke my laptop lol
I got my dock yesterday from amazon and for the most part I do like it but it does feel like I'm carrying a netbook/laptop. Here are my likes dislikes:
Likes
1. Looks very nice
2. Extra battery/ full usb, physical keyboard
3. Adjust the screen in almost any angle (up to about 135 degrees)
4. Less fingerprint on screen haha
Dislikes
1. Heavier now
2. Feels like I'm carrying/holding netbook/laptop (so 2010)
3. Cant use existing case and if I do get a case itll look so much bulkier
4. Have to undock to play certain games
What I didnt buy the dock for is full USB and Sd card slot. I'm still kinda on the fence about keeping it though.
wtd03 said:
Is it worth the price and extra bulkiness? Im on the fence about spending 150 for a dock when I have a laptop.
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I never thought I'd buy the dock, but after I got one for my wife's I bought one for mine in about 30 seconds.
IMO, the tablet isn't worth it without the dock.
Word!
Chrono_Tata said:
Personally I think the Transformer Prime is the tablet and the dock. If you are only getting the tablet you're only buying half the product. It's definitely worth it.
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This. I have had (and I know what I am about to say makes me seem android crazy, but hey therapy right.......right!): Viewsonic gtab, xoom, galaxy tab 10.1, galaxy tab 8.9, kindle fire, hp touchpad. After buying each of these, immediately invalidating the warranty by rootin' and romin', becoming dissatisfied, selling (for a profit most of the time ) I landed on the tfp. First time I have everything I want. It is complete with the keyboard. It is a great tablet without it, but it is the best with it. Buy it now, before you eat next. Therapy works right!?
It's brand new (minus the cellophane wrap) and I can't get anyone to buy it locally on CL. Rare as hen's teeth. I'm surprised there has been no interest.
WhateverGetsTheJobDone said:
It's brand new (minus the cellophane wrap) and I can't get anyone to buy it locally on CL. Rare as hen's teeth. I'm surprised there has been no interest.
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??? They're easy to find anywhere.
my area you can get one from damn near anywhere, its the tablet thats hard as hell to get
what color?
im interested
Yea, where are you, what color, and how much are you asking?
can someone explain why Amazon is now selling these for $179.99 while BB still has them at $149.99?
neo1738 said:
can someone explain why Amazon is now selling these for $179.99 while BB still has them at $149.99?
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Those are Amazon sellers, Amazon.com is out.
Ben
i bought a new dock today for $119 + $6 shipping on amazon
link ?
I need one
Office Depot
I picked up a dock a couple of days ago at my local Office Depot. They had it in stock at list price. Of course they didn't have any of the TF201 tablets in stock but plenty of the TF101s.
I'm still not sure I'm going to keep it though. I didn't buy my Prime to use as a laptop really. I bought it to use as a tablet, I've got plenty of netbooks, laptops and desktops. What really disappointed me was they don't come with a charger and cable.
I've docked mine once and didn't even remove the plastic protective covering just to see what it is all about. I can see how people are cracking screens with this thing though. The hinge is unbelievably tight.
If I do decide to sell it I will post.
fasthair
almost wonder if storing tab and dock separately for things like travel and transport would be a better (safer) idea.
My local Best Buy and surrounding locations all have them in stock. I bought one a week ago just to try out when though I didn't think I would care for it. I tried it a couple times an then returned it to Best Buy. It is very very nice!! If I was in college or didn't have a new laptop that I love them I am sure I would have kept it. If any one is around the Atlanta Georgia area them check local Best Buy stores, plenty of docks in this area, no tablets though....
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OP, how much?
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None in Toronto been trying to find one for a week
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Wow. No one read the OP.
If you add rubber bumpers, it's probably safer to transport docked. If not, there's some suspicion that docked transport could potentially cause the glass to crack, although I don't think that's been confirmed as the actual cause just yet. Transporting separately, I'm not sure that you'd necessarily benefit - the bulk is at least the same, if not greater, and you'll have to pack them separately to avoid having the hinge scratch the glass.
wokka00 said:
Wow. No one read the OP.
If you add rubber bumpers, it's probably safer to transport docked. If not, there's some suspicion that docked transport could potentially cause the glass to crack, although I don't think that's been confirmed as the actual cause just yet. Transporting separately, I'm not sure that you'd necessarily benefit - the bulk is at least the same, if not greater, and you'll have to pack them separately to avoid having the hinge scratch the glass.
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I have been using my Prime with the dock since early last December and my Prime is fine. I carry this thing everywhere, work, home when I travel on vacation, etc.
After reading all the anecdotal reports of Prime screens cracking, I think the real issue with the people whose screens cracked is that the Prime's backplate is slightly warped, which puts stress on the screen. If the glass is stressed long enough any bump could lead to a crack. Probably closing the lid, or pressing the slightly warped Prime against the keyboard dock was enough to stress the glass and cause a break.
As for the real intent of the thread:
Officedepot still has them in stock. As far as I can see they have had the most consistent stock of both Prime's Docks & other accessories. I don't know if they ship to Canada though.
http://www.officedepot.com/catalog/search.do?fkey=&Ntt=tf201
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Felixpau86 said:
None in Toronto been trying to find one for a week
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I would try provantage
They have them on special order though so its hard to judge how long it will take but they're at a good price
almightywhacko said:
I have been using my Prime with the dock since early last December and my Prime is fine. I carry this thing everywhere, work, home when I travel on vacation, etc.
After reading all the anecdotal reports of Prime screens cracking, I think the real issue with the people whose screens cracked is that the Prime's backplate is slightly warped, which puts stress on the screen. If the glass is stressed long enough any bump could lead to a crack. Probably closing the lid, or pressing the slightly warped Prime against the keyboard dock was enough to stress the glass and cause a break.
As for the real intent of the thread:
Officedepot still has them in stock. As far as I can see they have had the most consistent stock of both Prime's Docks & other accessories. I don't know if they ship to Canada though.
http://www.officedepot.com/catalog/search.do?fkey=&Ntt=tf201
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Hah, whoops. Started reading on the second page, not the first.
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