Hi,
I have a keyboard dock for my Prime. And recently i got a Samsung Galaxy S3.
Anybody know how i can use the prime keyboard for S3? Any easy way?
Just sometimes it would be nice if i need to type something long message on my phone.
Thanks!
if its just for things like composing messages and emails, then you can use airdroid.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda app-developers app
airdroid sounds like a solution.
But it request internet. If there is some way can connect it by bluetooth or the keyboard can act like a normal bluetooth device would be nice
keroma said:
Hi,
I have a keyboard dock for my Prime. And recently i got a Samsung Galaxy S3.
Anybody know how i can use the prime keyboard for S3? Any easy way?
Just sometimes it would be nice if i need to type something long message on my phone.
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't see how that would be possible. The dock itself doesn't have any kind of wireless connectivity. That's all in the prime itself, not the dock. No blue tooth, no nothing. All of its capabilities come from the prime itself.
The keyboard has no bluetooth, only the 30-pin connector. You cannot use it on anything other than the Prime/Infinity.
Rat beat me to it ^
dpwhitty11 said:
The keyboard has no bluetooth, only the 30-pin connector. You cannot use it on anything other than the Prime/Infinity.
Rat beat me to it ^
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And while you are at it, the infinity is not the same shape as the prime and the dock is tighter. I can't wait for the thread where the people who ignored the exchange window and traded in their primes start to complain the dock cracked the screen.
Try Tablet talk? Only for texts though
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app
Related
I have not seen it brought up and searching didnt helpand my prime and dock are still in Amazon pre-order but I was wondering if the Keyboard Dock could interface with the tablet using bluetooth? The tablet can be paired with bluetooth devices but does the dock have bluetooth?
There are times I would like to connect the tablet through HDMI to a large screen monitor or TV and use it with a keyboard. I could snake a long cable between the screen and the docked tablet but using bluetooth to connect the dock is more desirable. Is bluetooth built into the dock? Can a bluetooth transmitter be put into the USB port and paired with the dock?
wish Asus would put bluetooth in the dock if it is not already there.
No, it is not a bluetooth device. It is just a keyboard with extra battery support.
BTW, the keyboard design is beautiful and Ijust bought one
Sent from my LG-P920 using Tapatalk
tgckpg said:
No, it is not a bluetooth device. It is just a keyboard with extra battery support.
BTW, the keyboard design is beautiful and Ijust bought one
Sent from my LG-P920 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I figured there was no BT with the keyboard but can a BT adapter be used in the USB port to pair the keyboard with the tablet?
I think it would be a nice capability to have
simard57 said:
I figured there was no BT with the keyboard but can a BT adapter be used in the USB port to pair the keyboard with the tablet?
I think it would be a nice capability to have
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I thinks that one is impossible, the keyboard is not designed (technically) to be operated on it's own. The USB port is just pass-through.
hobbypunk said:
I thinks that one is impossible, the keyboard is not designed (technically) to be operated on it's own. The USB port is just pass-through.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
One reason for posting was so Asus may see it and consider it in the future... Would be nice to have tablet near the Large Screen plug in and use the keyboard from across the room.
just get a bluetooth keyboard and pair it with the tablet.
figured the keyboard had it's own processor and might be nice if it were capable of being BT enabled. buying a second keyboard for a "laptop" is not something I want to do.
I am looking to create a setup where i have a monitor ready to be connected to the prime with a bluetooth mouse and keyboard all the time.
I want a dock that i can just pop in the prime that would hook it up to the charger and the TV.
something similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-7-Sla...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1329147330&sr=1-14
if there isn't a dock made for the prime.. is there any kinda of holding station that would be best for this?
thanks for the help.
Dock
They only have the keyboard dock.
theredmonkey said:
They only have the keyboard dock.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, why not use a dedicated keyboard dock for that?
goalkeepr said:
Yeah, why not use a dedicated keyboard dock for that?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hmm .. would i be able to shut the dock and use the outputs to the TV? since i want to use a bluetooth keboard and mouse..
i don't want to have to have it opened on my desk why i am on the monitor with the mouse and keyboard?
also i was hoping to defer the 150 for the dock and buy a nice monitor for this setup. since the only time i would want a keyboard would be at my desk at home, why not have a bigger screen.
The tablet has Bluetooth and MicroHDMI, so you may be over engineering things.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
Spidey01 said:
The tablet has Bluetooth and MicroHDMI, so you may be over engineering things.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
correct.. but i'd also like to charge the tablet while i am using it on the monitor..
there i would need to hook up hdmi and the charger each time i connect. would be easier to have a dock always on the desk top that i just slide the tab into that does all those things.
To answer your question, no such thing exists.
Because of the locations of charging port and microHDMI port(different sides) that would have to be a pretty complicated dock. Your best bet is to either make something yourself or just deal with plugging in 2 cables. Personally I'd go with the latter.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
Which means life would be easier to just hook up your tablet to a stand that leaves room for the charging cable and MicroHDMI.
At home, I use a goose-necked claw mount that is vice screwed to the cublet by my bed, and could just as easily transfer that to my desk. You might have more trouble than I would, with regard to room for keyboard, tablet, and monitor. Having the dock, I could even use my mount while docked in fact.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
Hey guys i am very curious those of you that own a Transformer Prime, along with the keyboard dock as well as a Zenbook or a similar Ultrabook. I ask this because i am thinking of also getting a entry model Asus UX31 Zenbook "good price". However i am asking myself do i really need one? Those of you who have one have you used it much since you have had your Prime?
Now the Zenbook or a similar Ultrabook will not be used for work or anything school related. I just would like to have a "main center" where i can sorta get my Windows Experience as well as my Root/Rom files . And all that blah blah stuff. And some occasional Minecraft gaming nothing more serious than that. Thats what my Xbox is for.
I currently have a Transformer Prime with the keyboard dock which i have been using as my main daily machine for fun & web browsing etc.... I do have a 2011 Mac mini hooked up to my main media center TV. But i haven't really used it since i got my Prime other than some random Minecraft gaming. So i did think about selling my Mac Mini if i got a Zenbook. I could always hook the Zenbook up to the TV & browse XDA while i have my TP in my lap checking emails. Just kidding lol.
So basically is it worth it really to own both for someone like me who dosen't need it for "work" so to say. I usually just use my GF's windows laptop for my root files & such but was thinking on getting myself a ultrabook. But honestly the more i think of it it could be a waste of money. Id much rather use that money towards a new international Galaxy Note phone Thoughts?
So far i have done so much with my Prime from hooking up a full size wireless keyboard & mouse up to it. Mini HDMI to my TV (Really cool!). Used my wireless Xbox controller with Emulators & even hooked up my portable Hard drive. The things you can do are almost endless. Other than actually run Windows. I ask myself do i really need Windows? The mobile Minecraft is fun but its not the full shabang.
Can you use any wireless keyboard and mouse? I dont have keyboard dock and would be interested in knowing more about it. How do you connect portable hard drive? Is that over wireless?
Yes even I have used micro HDMI to HDMI for HDTV and it is cool
Yes you can use a wireless keyboard & mouse. I bought a $25 microsoft keyboard/mouse that came with a little tiny usb dongle. I just plug it in the keyboard dock & works great. Keeps the screen clean .
Same thing with the hard drive, plug it in and it picks it up the same way if you were to slip in a micro SD card.
Now, i do have the keyboard dock which makes life easier which comes with the built in USB & SD card reader.. But if that is not something you aren't interested in i believe you can by ASUS USB connection kit. Which would plug into the charging pin. I think the kit is $14.99 at New Egg.
I highly recommend the keyboard dock thought if you can find one. So much you can do with it & not to mention the added battery life & netbook type experience it gives the TP.
Hope that helps.
Here is that USB connector that i was talking about. If you can find one though the keyboard dock is the way to go it would be less cumbersome.
http://www.excaliberpc.com/607966/asus-external-usb-adapter-for.html
I was considering a zenbook but decided on a transformer instead.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
Spidey01 said:
I was considering a zenbook but decided on a transformer instead.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here. They ASUS ultrabook is super nice & my local BB had in on sale for $999 for the 13". But being i would basically have to add a extra $500, thats basically another Transformer Prime!
I just wish we could get these bugs ironed out!
I'm running craig's CM10 build with the JB bootloader and I'm having an issue getting the apple magic trackpad to work with it. I don't know if it's a rom specific issue or not so if you have successfully used the trackpad please let me know. It looks like the trackpad pairs correctly since it shows up as connected in the bluetooth screen but I don't get a cursor on the screen when trying to use it. Clicking does nothing as well. Maybe it's a conflict with the trackpad from the keyboard dock?
There should not be conflict, because you can use dock keyboard and external mouse. There are probably no drivers for apple trackpad. You could try installing other rom to see if it works.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk HD
I have had this prime since they first came out. I never bought the matching keyboard. I'm wondering if I would like the prime better if I had the keyboard dock? I find myself reverting to my junk laptop a lot of the time (windows vista home premium) mostly for web browsing. I don't think it's screen size (15 vs 10?). I like using a physical keyboard at times. I can use my finger as a mouse but the physical keyboard seems to be what drives me to the laptop.
Those of you that have the keyboard what do you think?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
b4u2 said:
I have had this prime since they first came out. I never bought the matching keyboard. I'm wondering if I would like the prime better if I had the keyboard dock? I find myself reverting to my junk laptop a lot of the time (windows vista home premium) mostly for web browsing. I don't think it's screen size (15 vs 10?). I like using a physical keyboard at times. I can use my finger as a mouse but the physical keyboard seems to be what drives me to the laptop.
Those of you that have the keyboard what do you think?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Got my keyboard for Christmas. It totally "transforms" the experience. USB port, full size SD card slot and an extra battery. How can you go wrong? Typing this reply on it now. Totally worth it. I can't remember the last time I charged just my tablet. People always ask if I like my "netbook" and thats when I pop the tablet off the dock and it amazes them.
BTW the TF701 keyboard and the Prime are compatible.
theandies said:
Got my keyboard for Christmas. It totally "transforms" the experience. USB port, full size SD card slot and an extra battery. How can you go wrong? Typing this reply on it now. Totally worth it. I can't remember the last time I charged just my tablet. People always ask if I like my "netbook" and thats when I pop the tablet off the dock and it amazes them.
BTW the TF701 keyboard and the Prime are compatible.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Should I get the TF700 or the TF200 dock? I'm trying to find the differences on google right now.
The TF201 has a slightly bigger battery. There is a small balance issue with the 201's dock meaning the tablet can fall over when docked. I don't think it's a big deal. Mine has never fallen over. The 701's dock is said to have fixed that problem. I don't know, I've only messed with a friends 701 with the dock and didn't try to test that.
Well I would have dumped the whole tablet to trash can if it had no keyboard dock. The keyboard is really good and it is pleasure to write with.
I'm a little confused on the keyboard dock. I see the TF200 and TF700 dock but not finding TF701 docks for sale. Am I missing something? It looks like the TF701 was just unveiled this month?
Think I might buy a referb TF700 dock from Best Buy. It has a really good price on it.
Sorry, the Infinity Pad is a TF700. For some reason I've always call it a TF701.
The Prime is a TF201
Using my Prime without keyboard too. I think it will not replace computer anyway. I'm ok with its battery life and never needed USB or SD slot before.
I dont own a dock, but i got to use one on a TF101, I personally dont like the size of the keyboard (or using the trackpad)
so what i did was i ordered a transformer USB adapter off amazon for 10$, a hub for another 10$, and i connected everything up (mouse, keyboard, mem. card reader, etc [it was a 8 port hub)
just note that the adapter was meant for ALL transformer tablets, so it might be a little wiggly, which can be solved by making a cast out of hot plastic (the kind used in 3d printers)
Just an update.
I did go with a transformer dock. A TF700 dock. So far I like it. Only problem I have so far is integration with touch screen and non touchscreen control. Some thins I have to still use my finger (like scrolling a page). Tried using Facebook and it was annoying ( I could be using something wrong). I am still getting used to it but overall I have to say I really do like it better with the dock. Some games/apps change rotation when I need to use a chat function in them (annoying). I will continue to work with and get used to it's functions. The shortcuts on the keyboard are nice at times.
b4u2 said:
Just an update.
I did go with a transformer dock. A TF700 dock. So far I like it. Only problem I have so far is integration with touch screen and non touchscreen control. Some thins I have to still use my finger (like scrolling a page). Tried using Facebook and it was annoying ( I could be using something wrong). I am still getting used to it but overall I have to say I really do like it better with the dock. Some games/apps change rotation when I need to use a chat function in them (annoying). I will continue to work with and get used to it's functions. The shortcuts on the keyboard are nice at times.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Put you dock into gesture mode (asus customised settings) and then use 2 fingers on the touch pad to scroll
b4u2 said:
Just an update.
I did go with a transformer dock. A TF700 dock. So far I like it. Only problem I have so far is integration with touch screen and non touchscreen control. Some thins I have to still use my finger (like scrolling a page). Tried using Facebook and it was annoying ( I could be using something wrong). I am still getting used to it but overall I have to say I really do like it better with the dock. Some games/apps change rotation when I need to use a chat function in them (annoying). I will continue to work with and get used to it's functions. The shortcuts on the keyboard are nice at times.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The dock shines when using in conjunction with remote desktop to a decent computer. I run windows 8 on my desktop and using splashtop remote (which makes for a nearly lag free and pretty remote desktop experience) it feels like the transformer prime is running an i5 with ssd and 4gig ram. If you are on local network, it's even possible to stream youtube and video and stuff without any lag, just a very slight delay in sound/image.
So I have a desktop computer which is always on. When I need a tablet I just use the tablet. When I need a laptop I put it in the dock and remote into my desktop and I have a full desktop.
It's even better with a small travel mouse connected to the usb of the dock.
Very versatile this thing, just a shame of the memory and the lag when using it as a tablet.
And of course, when I want a desktop with full size keyboard and no lag big screen gaming ... I just go to my desktop and start where I left of on my tablet. It's great!