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Greetings all,
I saw this auction, and am honestly surprised I haven't seen anyone bring it up here. I'm honestly curious about it (specifically, how tight it fits), so I'm wondering if anyone is willing to bite? I already bought a different case through the same seller, so I'm strapped to purchase another one, but if someone picks this up and reviews it, I wouldn't mind selling my current one for this bad boy.
Anyone??
When I bought my G-Tablet it came with this case/keyboard combo. Here are some quick thoughts on it:
-its a great combo and does exactly what it needs to do
-build quality of the case is pretty good, materials feel a tad cheap
-stand on the back is VERY useful, held to the case with a magnetic enclosure
-tabs that hold the tablet in place are metal, tablet is held loosely in place on 3 of the four sides, it IS possible that it could slide out if you carry it wrong
-hidden magnet in the "spine" holds the USB plug in place
-keyboard keys are a little small, some keys are tightly crammed into the bottom right hand corner (. , / and shift plus direction arrows)
If anyone has any specific questions, just send me a PM.
Notice the tablet they are showing is not the Gtablet
You can buy these on Amazon for about the same price, if you don't want to mess with an auction.
I ordered one and it was shipped really quickly. It is about worth what you pay for it. It feels a little cheap, but the keyboard seems well-made and sturdy. The keyboard works perfectly fine (Vegan) and it is pretty easy to get it hooked up. The only potential problem I see with it is that there is nothing other than the clasp at the top to hold it in. I certainly wouldn't turn it upside down.
insight3fl said:
Notice the tablet they are showing is not the Gtablet
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I mean granted. But they had the other G Tablet case that doesn't have the G Tablet shown in pics, and one of the XDA board members showed it off, and it's a nice, snug fit.
i purchased this case directly from the sellers website. i used it often. it is china-based, so i did wait about 30 days for delivery.
i am completely satisfied with it given the price.
Do not buy
This case looks and feels really cheap. It is made from shiny plastic. You will have to remove the metal tab that is on the left side of this case to access the USB port. It doesn't hold the gTab secure at all, it will slip around a lot. The keyboard is plastic and not silicone so it will constantly rub against the screen.
There's already a thread here that people have been discussing this case for months and it is a piece of junk.
Ordered and returned two of these
Each case with keyboard I ordered was defined as specifically made for the Gtab, but in order to use the usb port, I had to bend the left tab out of the way. Each vendor did issue a refund.
I thought the case was ok, and the keyboard worked fine. But having to adjust the tab was unacceptable.
I' m patiently waiting for the bluetooth keyboard and case to arrive at electroniccrap.com.
Terry MacRae
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VEGAn 5.1.1/Clemsyn Kernel
i got it . keyboard works very well . But tablet doesn't fit tight and you need an other cable to connect from keyboard's cable to g-tablet's usb ^^ it's not really good
Here is a video review of this case made by moi.
Before you roll on the floor laughing at my Asian accent, damn it I'm trying the best I can.
Ok, here it is.
I recieved mine from Amazon a few days ago. Tablet didn't fit in it at all until I bent the Tabs in to hold it better. And you still have to be careful that it doesn't fall out the end. Turns out I don't think I'll use it that much at all anyway, since I mostly use my tablet on the job site. Unless you REALLY need a keyboard, you're better off spending a couple of bucks and download thumb keyboard.
Wes
tmacrae said:
Each case with keyboard I ordered was defined as specifically made for the Gtab, but in order to use the usb port, I had to bend the left tab out of the way. Each vendor did issue a refund.
I thought the case was ok, and the keyboard worked fine. But having to adjust the tab was unacceptable.
I' m patiently waiting for the bluetooth keyboard and case to arrive at electroniccrap.com.
Terry MacRae
Sent from Gtab running
VEGAn 5.1.1/Clemsyn Kernel
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Bluetooth keyboard support is "iffy", at best. Good luck though.
I have one that I got a few days ago from Amazon.
I am not having any problem with it fitting correctly, so it may be that they are just not very consistent.
You do have to be careful about it sliding out the one side when carrying it around and the one clasp does cover the small USB in port for connecting to a computer.
In my case the USB cable had no problem reaching.
The kick stand is a nice feature.
All in all am find it useful but it does have some short coming, so it would not be for everyone, and there are probably better ones out there, though for the price and am happy with this unit so far.
Case/keyboard on Amazon
Newbie here. Got my gtab a week ago and have been looking at this case/keyboard combo. Am I crazy? I thought these were $30-$35 a few days ago. Now $127.50?????
[I tried to post the link ..... but newbies can't.]
THAT ...... is no bargain.
And a big thank you to all who post the good info here!
I just received mine from an Amazon seller...they said it was the Gtab model...
It doesn't work. I plugged it in...can't figure out how to get it to work.
Anybody have any ideas?
I'm running Corwin's GB CM7 RC4 rom
sudermatt said:
I just received mine from an Amazon seller...they said it was the Gtab model...
It doesn't work. I plugged it in...can't figure out how to get it to work.
Anybody have any ideas?
I'm running Corwin's GB CM7 RC4 rom
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Did you plug it in before booting up the tablet? It seems to not work sometimes if you plug it in after the tablet is already booted up.
Just got this case. nothing but praise:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12735978&postcount=46
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Did you plug it in before booting up the tablet? It seems to not work sometimes if you plug it in after the tablet is already booted up.
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That worked...I now have a G-TableTop
I got one of these but it was the one marked for Apad/Epad/Gtab so needless to say it doesnt fit exactly but it wasnt a big deal. I am not having to many problems with the case in any way infact my stylus clips on the band quite nicely. I have noticed that the caps lock doesnt seem to work but thats another issue for another day.
Anybody find another case?
Been checking this thread and I am wondering if anyone has found a good keyboard/case? I would appreciate a link if you have found one. Thanks.
When i plug in my MicroHDMI cable, it is very loose, so much so that if i don't hold the plug in one direction, it will disconnect and reconnect over and over and over again. I have to push it to make contact. very annoying and very sensitive.
anyone have this problem? maybe it's the cable? I really hate how they designed the plugs onthe curved side of this tablet, and that it had to be a micro hdmi instead of mini
Can someone please try their micro hdmi and tell me if this happens? Also which cable are you using?
Yes I noticed this too. I'm using a rocketfish cable from best buy. I've ordered some adapters from monoprice hopefully those work better
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im using the micro hdmi that came with my atrix phone and it fit perfect..
gaetawoo said:
When i plug in my MicroHDMI cable, it is very loose, so much so that if i don't hold the plug in one direction, it will disconnect and reconnect over and over and over again. I have to push it to make contact. very annoying and very sensitive.
anyone have this problem? maybe it's the cable? I really hate how they designed the plugs onthe curved side of this tablet, and that it had to be a micro hdmi instead of mini
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Yes -- thank you very much for asking. This is one of six reasons I sent my TP to RMA department. And it gets worse the more you use the micro HDMI. I used it about 4-5 times over 2 weeks.
I don't know what they can do about it though. But it's just another stupid design flaw. Add it to the list of complaints.
Anyone else noticed this problem? Just wondering if it is the receptacle or the cable. And what could be done with it.
I get my cheap micro HDMI cable in on Thursday and will report in
Mine was loose as well.
I think its prob a normal thing on the TFP because of how its so curved on the edges. Overall the TFP is great although as i keep "testing" this, i keep finding small things that i dont like. Im finding it disappointing considering how pumped i was unrapping it.
Got cheap cable from Amazon and it was loose so I sliced a little off the top edge and it fits and works great now.
I just kinda beveled it a little to match the contour
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ilostmypistons said:
Got cheap cable from Amazon and it was loose so I sliced a little off the top edge and it fits and works great now.
I just kinda beveled it a little to match the contour
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not a bad idea. i was considering making a similar kind of fitting.
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funny, i thought of the same thing two. i had bought at 15' cable (cause what's the point if it's just 6') so i can use it from my couch. the first one was ultra loose. but i got another one that came tonight that is MUCH better, not perfect solid but completely live-with-able. maybe it's just the cable plug. but on either plug i noticed that the plastic end of the plug does not hit the tablet. it seems to bottom out on the connector first. so notsure how beveling my cables would have helped.
anyways... thanks for the comments... makes me want to say, WHY DIDN'T YOU JUST DO MINI-HDMI!
Think the problem with loose cable is the same you can feel with the charger connection and any other stuff you connect to prime
Prime have curved edges. If you look at the cable when it is connected you can see that there isn't any support for the cable on the backside. On the front it looks right but turn the prime over you can see were the problem is.
This can bee notice with the usb-adapter to, that sits really loose because it seems to bee to short. And there isn't any material that support the connection just because Primes curved edges.
Think this is a big failure from Asus. And that they not going to release adapters and cable that are designed for Prime. instead we have to use the same accessories from the first transformer TF101.
got my micro HDMI cable from Amazon today.
It fits all the way in, but does feel "loose", but I get full picture and sound comes out of both my speakers. It doesn't feel loose enough to fall out, and I had a blast playing Shadowgun and GTA 3 on my TV with my Xbox 360 wireless controller
One thing I noticed is that it still displays on both the tablet and the TV at the same time, is there a way to turn off the main display and only display on an external device?
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.
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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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!?
Just ordered one!
http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-0A33953-Thinkpad-Tablet-Dock/dp/B005HTZNBU/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
Charging dock
Is the power supply included???
It is a great price.
whack shipping costs abroad
*urk*
almost 50 usd for shipping to israel...
in for 1 for the wife!
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Is the power supply included???
It is a great price.
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I would imagine so... ? If not, that's going to suck. It just got to my house, so I'll check it out when I get home from class.
gurila said:
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almost 50 usd for shipping to israel...
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That's pretty ridiculous... Sorry, man.
Mine came today. Great deal. It was still sealed with the Lenovo hologram tape.
It is the dock with power supply.
I'll second that. It's the original dock... I got mine in, today, as well. I can't believe it's selling so cheaply!
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almost 50 usd for shipping to israel...
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same here (Belgium)
They won't even ship to Germany :-(
It's back on Amazon today at $22.32 (i.e.$17.99+$4.33 shipping) from onSale! Decided to get a second one: The charger alone is worth it at this price...
No HDMI connection
Got mine yesterday after an "out-of-stock" delay. There is no HDMI connection, I will probably hack mine to see if HDMI is still available when docked. Also ThinkPad Tablet has to be removed from any type of cover/case to fit, very close on the sides and back. Nice power supply and 2 USB connections with the one on the side of the TPT still exposed for a total of three, have not tried to use them (running ICS so my usb connections are pretty much useless right now anyway).
-j
No HDMI is not available when docked.
HDMI not available when docked?
Sadly, you are correct. There is a header for HDMI on the board of the dock but there are enough missing components that it is unlikely that merely adding the connector would enable HDMI. Pretty much makes the dock useless except to quickly charge your TPT. Maybe they are coming out with an updated version which is why these are so cheep, very unlikely, but I can dream. There is also a lot of post production style RF shielding inside this thing; looks like somebody upset the FCC.
Feel free to disassemble yours.
Just did, see my edited post.
Its only $13 today but sadly won't ship to Aus either.
thanks for this. I had one for work but wanted one for home as well. Good deal.
Just saw a seller on eBay offering the dock for US$21.99 shipped.
Search for item #150860380689 or NEW Lenovo (0A33953) ThinkPad Tablet Dock with 65W AC Adapter.
I'm not affiliated to the seller...just passing along some information.
I have just bought a Thinkpad Tablet (the original andriod version)
Was looking for a thinkpad tablet dock here in Australia as I remember that they were selling for $40 at one point. However couldn't find it online anymore.
On the online chat with a lenovo rep, he tells that dock 2 will work with the the original thinkpad and more interestingly.... HDMI will work from the dock as well.
Can anyone confirm this? HDMI was a major missing thing from the original dock
I think it will work. The port for the tablets is the same and I found out the original android dock was supposed to have HDMI out but they removed it before release.
You can see it in the picture I just took.
Just found this picture from the Lenovo site.
Is the original dock compatible with the Thinkpad Tablet 2?
I don't need all the ports. I just want to charge faster. The original dock is much cheaper.
Neither dock is immediately cross-compatible.
I had a TPT1 and still have its dock. My TPT1 was upgraded by Lenovo to a TPT2 after numerous warranty issues. They also gave me a free dock since I had purchased the TPT1.
To this question, I'll caution owners from buying the "other" dock for their device. Neither is 'out-of-the-box' compatible with the other tablet's physical dimensions.
The TPT1 dock is intended to be used in portrait mode, and the trough in which the tablet is seated on the docking connector is "boxed" on all four sides. Since the TPT2's connector is on the bottom landscape-wise, it cannot reach the TPT1 docks' connector as-is. You'll have to cut pieces of the plastic and metal dock off at the ends of the "box" to allow the TPT2 drop onto the connector.
Here's a pic of the TPT1 dock's "boxed" trough:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wwzqrgi9tjhrro8/2013-02-17 11.58.04.jpg
I also estimate that the TPT2 dock will not work with the TPT1-- if someone is doing so successfully, I will be happy to be proven wrong! :laugh:
The reason I think it won't work is the comparative width of the TPT1 vs. TPT2. The TPT2 is significantly slimmer than the TPT1. While the TPT2 dock is not "boxed" on the ends like the TPT1 dock, the trough looks to be too narrow to allow the TPT1 to slide in to it. The TPT2 slides in snugly, and it is much thinner than the TPT1.
This pic is not as clear as I'd like, but it is attempting to show that the trough of the TPT2 dock (held upright in my left hand) including the plastic lip in the front is still narrower than the TPT1 trough.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/v4xfzeoa0f8ae4z/2013-02-17 11.59.13.jpg
Hope this is helpful.
JC
Is there a source for the TPT1 docks? seems scarce on ebay and internet
Wow... they have become a little scarce.
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-0A3395...65591584&sr=8-1&keywords=thinkpad+tablet+dock
Also the connector on the TPT2 Dock is a little bit different than on tpt1
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