just got XTS second hand, i like to ask some question regarding this tablet.
1. is the power cable interchangeable / compatible with xperia tablet z or tablet s? I find it hard to find replacement locally. I like to have 1 more for backup incase i loose it. Sony doesn't supply the accessory, although they still selling brand new XTS in their official store.
2. does this tablet support HSPA+? i read in gsmarena it support up to 21mbps, but i cannot get more than 6mbps in speedtest. gsmarena sometimes got the wrong specifications.
diontoradan said:
just got XTS second hand, i like to ask some question regarding this tablet.
1. is the power cable interchangeable / compatible with xperia tablet z or tablet s? I find it hard to find replacement locally. I like to have 1 more for backup incase i loose it. Sony doesn't supply the accessory, although they still selling brand new XTS in their official store.
2. does this tablet support HSPA+? i read in gsmarena it support up to 21mbps, but i cannot get more than 6mbps in speedtest. gsmarena sometimes got the wrong specifications.
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i too have adjusted my objective to be a information finding mission at this point. i have found more information about the damn info "leak" last summer then the tablet itself.
to answer your question, it seems as if even identifying our models are a challenge. is yours the tegra 3 model? mine has the tegra 3 and the com port is not usb, i have no idea what it is other then some proprietary sony crap. there have been threads discussing the diy fabrication of our own chargers as you cant even get this stuff from sony any more.
so far i have found a used charger on ebay for $40, an adapter to go from crap sony to usb female aka otg for about $30. be aware there are plenty of sellers who will gladly sell you the wrong stuff as most of this sony tablet crap is not clearly identified and its a huge cluster fudge.
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Anyone know when this will be released? Asus announced it months ago but I have yet to see anything.
Basically it's a small adapter that gives you a USB port without using the dock.
Vapor. Imaginary. Non-existent.
Some suggest ASUS refuses to sell it because it might put off dock sales.
In two weeks I will give up waiting.
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Vapor. Imaginary. Non-existent.
Some suggest ASUS refuses to sell it because it might put off dock sales.
In two weeks I will give up waiting.
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and buy the dock? strategy must be working
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finalhit said:
and buy the dock? strategy must be working
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Certainly, not with me.
We should all start emailing them. If the next tablet has the same connector, we're bound to see it soonernor later.
Try here:
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/ASUS-USB-Kit-USB-adapter/2445015.aspx
i've been waiting for this for ages too !
the lack of accessories is extremely poor - i hate being jealous of all the ipad2 accessories that are available. :-(
mrdo said:
i've been waiting for this for ages too !
the lack of accessories is extremely poor - i hate being jealous of all the ipad2 accessories that are available. :-(
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Get used to the lack of accessories. The biggest problem with Android is we will never have the variety of accessories that you can get with apple products because we don't have standard ports and locations on Android products even from the same manufacturer. This is my biggest gripe with Android.
For example, my Nexus One has a great car dock and desktop dock but guess what? You can only use it with the Nexus One and no other HTC phone. This seems to be the way for every Android product, only proprietary accessories that don't work with anything else.
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Get used to the lack of accessories. The biggest problem with Android is we will never have the variety of accessories that you can get with apple products because we don't have standard ports and locations on Android products even from the same manufacturer. This is my biggest gripe with Android.
For example, my Nexus One has a great car dock and desktop dock but guess what? You can only use it with the Nexus One and no other HTC phone. This seems to be the way for every Android product, only proprietary accessories that don't work with anything else.
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Just wondering , but do docks and cases and stuff for the iphone and ipad work with previous/newer versions? I wasn't aware they did
According to ExcaliberPC, it should be released around 8/17.
http://www.excaliberpc.com/607966/asus-transformer-tf101-usb-kit.html
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Just wondering , but do docks and cases and stuff for the iphone and ipad work with previous/newer versions? I wasn't aware they did
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Cases no, docks yes. Take a look at any generic iPad dock. Like this one:
http://www.brookstone.com/idesign-p...atId=L3_iPodDocks|L2_iPodMedia|L1_Electronics
...and look at the compatibility list.
I'm not trying to give apple credit for anything, I personally can't stand them. But, I do see why third parties aren't jumping to make android accessories, such as docks. You make one for apple, it is automatically compatible with a variety of product. You make one for android, you're making it for one device or you have to make multiple versions to accommodate multiple devices.
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Cases no, docks yes. Take a look at any generic iPad dock. Like this one:
http://www.brookstone.com/idesign-p...atId=L3_iPodDocks|L2_iPodMedia|L1_Electronics
...and look at the compatibility list.
I'm not trying to give apple credit for anything, I personally can't stand them. But, I do see why third parties aren't jumping to make android accessories, such as docks. You make one for apple, it is automatically compatible with a variety of product. You make one for android, you're making it for one device or you have to make multiple versions to accommodate multiple devices.
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Realistically though, just about every android phone uses micro usb. It wouldn't be hard for someone to make a somewhat universal dock. Maybe we should start requesting it.
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Realistically though, just about every android phone uses micro usb. It wouldn't be hard for someone to make a somewhat universal dock. Maybe we should start requesting it.
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I completely agree. I really don't understand why there aren't micro usb docks out there. Make it just like the friggin apple one, but slap a micro usb on it instead.
....unfortunately wouldn't help us with out transformers. Damn proprietary connectors!
This is a big let down.
im not paying a $150 dock for a USB slot...
get your act together Asus. Want to compete with Apple?.. Then wake the F up.
Make your product more appealing to developers, buyers.
Samsung's adaptor is $20 right? And its been out i believe.
I second that, would it kill em to add one full or even a micro usb slot to the next model so people don't have to buy the dock! I guess that is the only real advantage of the Iconica over the TF, but the TF is still king in my book.
If micro then we could buy one of these, but I would prefer a full usb port though.
http://www.amazon.com/USB-Micro-Ada...U6/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1312507238&sr=8-13
This may be a stupid question, but has anyone tried a male/female USB cable with the charging cable and a flash drive? It wouldn't surprise me if it worked. Wouldn't surprise me if it didn't either.
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crzycrkr said:
This may be a stupid question, but has anyone tried a male/female USB cable with the charging cable and a flash drive? It wouldn't surprise me if it worked. Wouldn't surprise me if it didn't either.
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Using a female/female adapter works for some devices. There's a list around here somewhere of tested devices. The main factor is probably the device's power consumption, as with most portable devices that have host mode.
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I second that, would it kill em to add one full or even a micro usb slot to the next model so people don't have to buy the dock! I guess that is the only real advantage of the Iconica over the TF, but the TF is still king in my book.
If micro then we could buy one of these, but I would prefer a full usb port though.
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Didn't it occur to you that asus could have purposely delayed the manufacture/sale of the usb adapter in order to entice/force people to buy the keyboard dock?
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Using a female/female adapter works for some devices. There's a list around here somewhere of tested devices. The main factor is probably the device's power consumption, as with most portable devices that have host mode.
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Um, yeah, so did you try it? Surely someone has a male/female USB cable laying around
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I know the dock is a marketing ploy of ASUS " is just business " but they are acting like Apple now!
Yes, I too wish we could trasform..no pun..the micro sd slot into a usb port but I don't think they make an app/adapter for that
As in, real ones. full sized. maybe I missed it but... that's a pretty serious hindrance, in the end. functional connectivity is what's really setting Android apart from the iPad. I honestly think it's a major reason why Android tablets aren't really taking off. all the manufacturers are trying to mimic the iPad, including its limitations. they don't seem to realize they aren't supposed to be targeting people who want iPads; they're supposed to be targeting people who dont want them.
It's also a pretty serious problem given Android's new official ability to connect to game controllers thrrough USB. I know there's ana adapter for some tablet's, but lets face it, those are going no where. people dont like getting another extra adapter just to get basic things like that to work. this is after already using the cable to connect, and after getting the controller. that's 3 things to have just for people to play games well.
good luck with that sales pitch, OEMs.
wow. this is disappointing.
There are two which have been the most popular next to the kindle (which is a piece). the toshiba thrive has usb ports directly on the tablet, the transformer has them on the dock. Both also have a hdmi plug and micro SD, at least I think the new thrive does, I know the original did.
Both of those were pre CES though. Big CES announcement was the 250$ 7" quad core memo370t by asus. No USB on that though I'm pretty sure, most likely a micro SD.
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Hi there!
After being a long time lurker of this forum, I finally have made the decision to buy myself the prime!
While i was in the USA about 1 month ago, (I live in the UK) I bought a BC Asus Prime!
Works great, Wifi better and better with every update! No GPS!
After looking around i decided not to buy the dock just yet, but i am in need of the USB port..
Anyone know where either.... Ships to the UK, or if anyone has one to sell?!
Please be gentle with me as im new to the android scene, and new to this forum!
Quick replies are always helpful!!
Thanks in advance!
Just give eBay a try, that's where I found my USB Kit. They might be a bit overpriced, but thatstheonly place that actually has them.
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Got mine from Microcenter in the States, not sure if they ship internationally?
You need the USB adapter for the TF101 (OG Transformer).
Amazon UK has a couple in stock:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-USB-Ex...1_5?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1329853825&sr=1-5
That price look on-par for what I have seen them selling for in the 'States.
Ive seen them in the states for like 17bucks i think, but as i come home without it i think i might have to but pay the 40 pounds for it!
Does it do what it says on the tin? plug and play usb port?
i need it for EXT drive and usb such as ps3 gamepad...
if so, it might be worth buying!
Thanks!
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Ive seen them in the states for like 17bucks i think, but as i come home without it i think i might have to but pay the 40 pounds for it!
Does it do what it says on the tin? plug and play usb port?
i need it for EXT drive and usb such as ps3 gamepad...
if so, it might be worth buying!
Thanks!
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I have seen these for around $30 in the U.S. I believe there were some being sold at clearance prices for around $15 but those are long gone and as you probably know, it is hard to find these.
I have never used one of these USB adapters because I have the keyboard dock, however if they work like the keyboard dock, then yes you will get plug & play USB for stuff like external hard drives. I was able to connect my external hard drive to the Prime via the USB on the keyboard dock and it worked flawlessly.
As for game controllers, I don't have any experience with them so I don't know.
I am looking for a new Smartphone and the MT6595 is very interesting.
But, I also want to use it with a Docking-Station for exp. with a external USB-DVB-S2-Tuner, USB-IRDA (Remote for XBMC), USB-HDD and so on.
The MT6595 and MT6795 supports 4K.
But I can't find informations for a Docking-Station with MHL 3.0.
The only "nearly" information I found is this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp7AMxJCpBk
Can someone please help?
Look out for the alcatel smartbook platform.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5zavjzwNH0
They said more info is to come in IFA (thats ~1.5 weeks away).
Even if the smartbook is locked down to alcatel/TCL only, it will be getting the 6595 in the first round of phones to be out, IFA should be very interesting this year.
http://www.gizchina.com/2014/06/15/mt6595-powered-alcatel-one-touch-d820-qhd-display-gets-benchmarked/
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Look out for the alcatel smartbook platform.
They said more info is to come in IFA (thats ~1.5 weeks away).
Even if the smartbook is locked down to alcatel/TCL only, it will be getting the 6595 in the first round of phones to be out, IFA should be very interesting this year.
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Maybe I am blind, but I can't find informations about the Docking-Station or the MT6595 from the IFA-Feeds ...
There is a new MT6595M low budget phone called Vibe Z2. But nothing about the "MT6595", "MT6595-Turbo", MT6795 or the MHL 3.0 Docking-Station
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Maybe I am blind, but I can't find informations about the Docking-Station or the MT6595 from the IFA-Feeds ...
There is a new MT6595M low budget phone called Vibe Z2. But nothing about the "MT6595", "MT6595-Turbo", MT6795 or the MHL 3.0 Docking-Station
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http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/04/alcatel-hero-2-hero-8-smartwatch/
Sadly, they don't know if it will come to market just yet.
Remember the laptop dock for Motorola's Atrix? Well, Alcatel is bringing it back, after a fashion. The company is still working on the SmartBook, an 11-inch "laptop" with a keyboard, trackpad and display that simply utilizes the power of the Hero 2 for its own ends. It works by pairing wirelessly with the phone over NFC, and then enables you to use a bigger display, mouse and keyboard for work and gaming. Unfortunately, the SmartBook isn't quite ready for prime time, and Alcatel will be hawking it around to various interested parties before deciding whether to bring it to market. If it does, however, then you can expect to pay €179 for it.
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You're right about the new MT 6595 or 6795 phone(s), they haven't announced it just yet.
Hi all, as we know the Tab7+5G has no NFC (Near Field Communication) hardware or software/firmware installed
by Samsung, while I know this is not a mobile phone it has everything else that a mobile phone can do, so
I don't understand why Samsung would leave off such a cheap production add on, maybe something to do
with their flat magnetic Keyboard/Cover installation to the back of S7 Tablet?
Anyway, for the expert members (I have looked around and googled) is there anyway I can
install an aftermarket removable NFC Dongle into USB C port and perhaps run an appropriate
App to activate so I can get working NFC on this S7 Tablet, or is it impossible or non-existent.
Thanks from this old guy, sorry to ask such a question but I cant find clear answers.
Yes, it's true, this tab lacks NFC. When I bought it, I just assumed that it had it, and was surprised that it doesn't.
It also doesn't have a proximity sensor, which is more important to me, but not a deal breaker.
Another thing that really ****ing peeves me is that you can't get the 256/500GB variant's if you also want LTE/5g. For some retarded reason, they restricted the carrier versions to 128gb only. Why can't I have 500GB AND 5g compatibility in the same tab? The WiFi only/carrier version's of the Tab S7+ are exactly the same size, there's no technical reason why the carrier versions can't have the larger sizes too.
Who are we lowly users to question the design decisions of Samsung?