Is it worth the price and extra bulkiness? Im on the fence about spending 150 for a dock when I have a laptop.
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 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.
almightywhacko said:
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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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!?
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Has anyone found any decent cases or sleeves for this tablet yet?
It's dimensions are listed as 271x176x12.9mm, which makes it longer than the iPad, as well as longer and wider than the Xoom, so I imagine most cases for those devices will be too small (or it'll protrude through the opening.)
At the same time, lots of netbook cases are around, but they seem to extend by 1 or 2cm too far in each dimension. Closest appears to be the Belkin 10.2" cases on Amazon.
There's a comparison of sizes here:
http://www.sizeasy.com/page/size_co...om-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-10-1v-vs-Apple-iPad2
http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=5653&t_mode=des
Looks like it might work - size wise it seems the transformer will fit.
For the moment I am going to keep my transformer in the case I used for my Asus EEE PC Netbook, just hope it fits!!!
I also contacted tuff luv as I adore their cases and have one for my Kindle and love the fact I can prop it up and read it. They say there going to look into it and to contact them again in a couple of weeks, I really hope they do a case.
I got on of these as a temporary measure. .
http://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasic...1_6?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1302631132&sr=1-6
Fits well enough, of somewhat unspectacular..
REALLY hoping Yoobao do a transformer version of their magic case.. have emailed them to enquire.. mebbe i enough of us register our interest.. Hint.. hint
I still haven't found a case :'( I'm using a net book neoprene case which is too big, do we need to consider the keyboard as well... might make it harder to get the case.
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Ive got one of these and it fits pretty well.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9295706.htm
I got one of these anticipating my Transformer but after getting it, I'm pretty sure it will be about .5 inch short.
www .amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Netbook-Handle-10-Inch-Netbooks/dp/B002VPE1Q6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1302649243&sr=8-1
The Transformer is long and narrow unlike all other tablets.
I got my kindle sleeve from here..http://wrappers.typepad.com/
Very pleased with it...
If you email them with details they will advise which of their huge range will fit the Xformer. They are custom made.
I bought a cheap neoprene sleeve on ebay (item no 170625464579) for £3.30 delivered (although he has now hiked up his price to £4.95). It fits pretty much perfectly - although I did manage to accidentally wake the tablet up from standby putting it in the sleeve on one occasion.
andyfoster said:
I bought a cheap neoprene sleeve on ebay (item no 170625464579) for £3.30 delivered (although he has now hiked up his price to £4.95). It fits pretty much perfectly - although I did manage to accidentally wake the tablet up from standby putting it in the sleeve on one occasion.
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Looks like this one on Amazon?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/A1CS-tablet...66/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1302711288&sr=8-24
Edit: blah, ignore - just noticed that's for 7" tablets.
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I got my kindle sleeve from here..http://wrappers.typepad.com/
Very pleased with it...
If you email them with details they will advise which of their huge range will fit the Xformer. They are custom made.
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Wow, those look really nice. I'll email and see what they say.
Edit: Have just been emailing with the lady that makes them. She's confident she can make something up for it and is going to send me a sample. I'll keep you posted!
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I just bit the bullet and ordered this one for now:
www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0045D88I4/ref=ox_ya_os_product
Size is 270x200x25 mm which is the closest I could get to the Transformer size. It should arrive in a couple of days and then I will report back.
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This looks like a perfect fit from the listed dimensions:
http://www.gearzap.com/pakuma-eco2bag-cocoon-10-netbook-sleeve-black-and-jasper-red.html
Anyone know the height of the keyboard? Don't want to buy a sleeve yet until I know both the tablet & keyboard are going to fit in it!
can we use the cases/sleeves for asus eee netbook? they are the same size of 10.1"..
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can we use the cases/sleeves for asus eee netbook? they are the same size of 10.1"..
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maybe im not sure. but isnt the transformer 16:10? its pretty widescreen so itll be a little lengthy compared to netbooks i think. im not quite sure.
Today i went to my local PCWorld store and picked up a Samsonite 11" Notebook Case, it seems to fit quite well, but was £24.99 ....
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/samsonite-aramon2-11-laptop-case-black-05318913-pdt.html
It is duel aspect, so when the keyboard part of the TF arrives it will also be used in this case, the tablet part fits in the top part of the case and is held in place by two corner holders.
bobcatuk said:
Today i went to my local PCWorld store and picked up a Samsonite 11" Notebook Case, it seems to fit quite well, but was £24.99 ....
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/samsonite-aramon2-11-laptop-case-black-05318913-pdt.html
It is duel aspect, so when the keyboard part of the TF arrives it will also be used in this case, the tablet part fits in the top part of the case and is held in place by two corner holders.
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Been there, done that. Unfortunately - as you'll soon notice - when it's done up the zip sits right on top of the power button, making it incredibly easy to turn on accidentally. I'm taking mine back tonight.
My sample "Wrapper", as linked above, arrived this morning and it's very nice indeed! Perhaps a little small width ways but I've sent my feedback and I think they're going to re-work it a little. Once they've got the final design down-tap I'd recommend them without hesitation.
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Been there, done that. Unfortunately - as you'll soon notice - when it's done up the zip sits right on top of the power button, making it incredibly easy to turn on accidentally. I'm taking mine back tonight.
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I guess i can see what you mean about the zip, but im traveling around with work next week and wanted something quick to stop it getting battered in my laptop bag with everything else that is in there.
It will do for the moment until either an official case comes out or a good alternative is found, I will hold onto the receipt and packaging that came with it, if it turns on the power constantly when im away next week i will take it back.
The TeckNet iPad Leather Case for Apple iPad is exactly the type of thing I want, only designed for the eeePad!!!
I'd link you to the page on Amazon, but I've not posted enough on here yet to put up external links! (GRRR!)
I just received my ASUS Sleeve and started working with it. Prior to getting it, I have been using a cheap wooden picture easel to keep the TF propped up.
I love the ASUS Sleeve. It fits the TF like a glove and (with it on) I no longer have to walk around with my TF while carrying it like a drink tray. The sleeve has a cover that folds into a stand for the unit. The two orientations it provides (low for typing, and high for media viewing) are nice, but unlike using the cheap picture easel, I can't keep the TF plugged in (when in the high stand position) because the TF charging port is on the bottom and is flush with the table. Plus, while there is a fair amount of sturdiness with the sleeve stand, it still feels a little wobbly in the high position.
Additionally, the stand option built into the sleeve only accommodates two landscape positions (high and low), but no options for portrait at all. The picture easel affords both orientations.
The picture easel allows me to keep the TF plugged in and keeps it at a comfortable viewing angle. As a result, I'm using the sleeve, but I'm also keeping the picture easel on my desk. When I'm away from my desk, the sleeve will keep the TF safe and I'll use the built-in cover stand when necessary. At my desk, the sleeve and the picture easel become a very useful combination.
Link for the ASUS Sleeve (NewEgg)
A few links for inexpensive picture easels (Amazon)
LINK 1
LINK 2
LINK 3
There are seemingly endless variations of easels out there so you can find one that works best for you.
Hope this helps...
Nice. I would also add these as well, though I realize they may not work as well in landscape mode.
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Woo...HQYE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1304725352&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Woo...2LSC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304725380&sr=8-1
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corruptz0r said:
Just got my Asus sleeve from Newegg today in the mail, also.
It's fantastic. My only criticism is there is no slot on the side for the sdcard, but this isn't a big deal at all.
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Well, if you don't mind going surgical on it, you could easily make a slot, but that's your call. I'm fine with leaving the SD slot covered for the time being. If that changes, then yes.. ..it's X-acto time!
Jocelyn said:
Nice. I would also add these as well, though I realize they may not work as well in landscape mode.
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Woo...HQYE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1304725352&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Woo...2LSC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304725380&sr=8-1
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For a couple of bucks more, you could get this stand. Works great in portrait or landscape mode. It's very stable on the table as well. I bought this for my wifes ipad originally, but it works great with the transformer.
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1304745530&sr=1-1
Asus is copycat, 99.5% of ipad one
uLYgRaPHiCs said:
Asus is copycat, 99.5% of ipad one
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Riiiiiiiight. You mean copycat as in:
1. Running Android (which is more customizable and will soon have more apps)
2. Has a built-in MicroSD slot (which affords more on board storage)
3. Has keyboard dock with 2 USB 2.0 slots, Full SD card slot, AND a built-in battery (which makes the TF more useful.)
4. Wait.. ..there must be something where the TF doesn't have more than the iPad. Hmm, oh yeah, it doesn't cost more.
I dealt with Apple fanbois many years ago during the personal computer debate. They all ended up eating humble pie (instead of apple pie). History can and will repeat itself.
I think he means the sleeve is a copy of the sleeve apple made for the 1st gen ipad. Which it pretty much is... but there are only so many ways to cover a tablet. They are all just flat slabs by the nature of what they are. Contrary to popular belief apple did not invent the tablet. They just made the first one people wanted to acrually buy.
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Xenoterran said:
Riiiiiiiight. You mean copycat as in:
1. Running Android (which is more customizable and will soon have more apps)
2. Has a built-in MicroSD slot (which affords more on board storage)
3. Has keyboard dock with 2 USB 2.0 slots, Full SD card slot, AND a built-in battery (which makes the TF more useful.)
4. Wait.. ..there must be something where the TF doesn't have more than the iPad. Hmm, oh yeah, it doesn't cost more.
I dealt with Apple fanbois many years ago during the personal computer debate. They all ended up eating humble pie (instead of apple pie). History can and will repeat itself.
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yes,
he was talking about the sleeve, not the tablet itself. The sleeve looks almost exact to the oem one for the ipad
graffixnyc said:
yes,
he was talking about the sleeve, not the tablet itself. The sleeve looks almost exact to the oem one for the ipad
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Which sadly is just a rip off of an earlier non-Apple designed iPad case to which they added magnets for trigering the sleep state... an idea they stole from the Blackberry.
Take a look at the spiderpodium from breffo, should solve every possible situation!
So I am a student, and I'm always walking around with a backpack full of books. I want to carry my transformer and its dock with me so I can do some on the fly word processing between classes when I get a chance, but I'm worried about the weight of my books being pressed against the dock, being pressed against the tablet in the case.
So, does anyone know of a good, hard, case that will fit the dock and the tab? I looked through the sticky and didn't seem to find anything that wasn't discontinued (unless I missed it??).
Thanks a lot!
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Smith
I have the same conditions in my bag due to my classes.. I don't use a hard case but these:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...oocase+super+bubble+neoprene+sleeve+case+10.1
work super good and are only like 15 bucks.. the bubbles on the inside are super cushiony.. I don't even worry when its in there.
That's dope! If I may ask, how do you situate your tab in your backpack? Front, back,? And do you face your screen to your keyboard dock or away?
smithisize said:
So I am a student, and I'm always walking around with a backpack full of books. I want to carry my transformer and its dock with me so I can do some on the fly word processing between classes when I get a chance, but I'm worried about the weight of my books being pressed against the dock, being pressed against the tablet in the case.
So, does anyone know of a good, hard, case that will fit the dock and the tab? I looked through the sticky and didn't seem to find anything that wasn't discontinued (unless I missed it??).
Thanks a lot!
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Smith
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I carry mine in my backpack with no issues. I wanted one that would encase the tablet AND the dock. In my opinion, this one is the most practical if you are almost always using the dock anyway.
Well, since I can't put a link in a reply yet; go to amazon and look up: "Poetic(TM) 2in1 Ultra Light Leather Case for ASUS Eee Pad Transformer"
Hope this helps!
http://www.amazon.com/HP-Tablet-Sleeve-Black-Trim/dp/B0033RSNPG/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_3
I use this for with the dock. There's also a more expensive blue one, I wish they had a green.. but I got the red because it's cheap and worth the cost!
I am using the malina case made for Mac Air 11. Fit perfectly.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Targus-CityGear-Mini-for-iPad-Tablet-Netbook/16480776
I ran across this one at Walmart. Fits perfectly while docked or not, and is very well cushioned. It has a good amount of room, allowing me to carry my adapter, phone charger, Jambox, and ZaggSparq. For $25, it's a pretty good deal.
yes its very nice
I just bought the TFP from TigerDirect 2 weeks ago and it came as part of a bundle that included this bluetooth keyboard and stand from Logitech.
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboard/devices/8232
While this does look pretty cool, I am debating opening it or not as I may sell it to put towards the actual keyboard dock from Asus as I really like the one I had on my original Transformer.
Has anyone used this Logitech keyboard and have any opinions or insight into it?
I bought one for $49 and was impressed with it.
Even though I have the TP keyboard dock, I would still use the Logitech for a back up or something to leave in my office.
I picked this up from woot.com like 2 weeks ago for like $25. I just got it yesterday. Woot takes forever to send stuff. I tested it out and it works great. A little hard to get used to the location of the Android shortcut buttons but still a pretty sweet keyboard. I don't use the stand as I use a Mojo case. I do like how the case doubles as a case for the keyboard though.
Only downside I can see is that the power switch for the keyboard is exposed while in the case. So if you throw it in your bag, it has the potential to turn itself on. Oh, and one more downside is that it takes 4 AAA batteries. Doesn't have a built in battery pack.
Still a great item overall.
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seems like a nice lightweight keyboard, but personally, i find the dock to have much more utility to it.
however, since it seems to go for so much lower than retail i wouldn't bother selling it, but just buying the dock and having a backup BT keyboard.
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 have dock bought local at best buy
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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.
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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.