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 Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 - Official Thread, 10.1" Android Honeycomb 3.1 tablet

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post Jun 13 2011, 11:30 AM

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QUOTE(CyberKewl @ Jun 13 2011, 11:26 AM)
why does it sound like you either have an ipad or other android tablet instead of the transformer? cos if you actually read reviews all over the world, you'd see that everyone is raving about this device until there's shortages everywhere especially the keyboard dock bundle. The keyboard dock is different than any other for the following reasons:

1) Transformer keyboard dock VS apple IPAD / IPAD 2's keyboard dock accessory : Transformer's dock allows you to dock the tablet directly with the dock in LANDSCAPE mode unlike IPAD / IPAD 2's (you're docking it wrong concept) which docks the device in PORTRAIT mode..i mean come on, if you want to type an email, isn't it better to type in landscape mode where you have mode real estate screen space?

2) Transformer's keyboard dock has an extra battery in it claiming to increase the battery life up to 16 hours together with the tablet when both are in full charge

3) Transformer's keyboard dock has 2 USB ports and a full sized SD. Sure, there are some tablets like the acer iconia already having USB ports on the tablet itself, but if you're ok with having just a tablet with no keyboard dock, go ahead and get the iconia if it serves your purpose well.

4) Did I mention that the transformer's keyboard dock has dedicated trackpad built into it, with a single button that can differentiate between left and right click? Right click functionality behaves like the android OS back button. Also, the transformer keyboard has dedicated shortcut keys to the android OS itself such as back button, wireless toggle, bluetooth toggle, brightness setting, screenshot (YES!), browser, media player controls, volume controls, screen lock..you get the picture..if you were to be getting a normal bluetooth keyboard or standard USB keyboard, i doubt the function keys on it would be able to interact with the OS as shortcut keys for the functions i just listed. What more could you ask for??

So there you have it. I've rolled out the great features about the dock. Its really something, not your average tablet + keyboard dock combo. For the price of the keyboard dock which is RM 300 (if you buy the bundle pack tablet + keyboard dock that is), it is a lot more worth it compared to ipad's RM 229 keyboard dock that doesnt have any extra battery pack, no extra usb ports for plugging in external storage/keyboard/mice, no SD card reader..how's that for special ? tongue.gif
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Added on June 13, 2011, 11:32 am
QUOTE(digitheatre @ Jun 13 2011, 11:22 AM)
still virgin  brows.gif it will be easier after more plugging in/out.. i like the usb port cover, it got some sort of magnet feel, make it so easy to close the port properly
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Haha sure ah cool2.gif just now I had a hard time unplugging USB receiver for my wireless mouse. Yeah the magnet feel is cool icon_idea.gif

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post Jun 13 2011, 01:58 PM

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Dolphin Browser HD v5.1 released to Android Market, promises smoother & faster browsing biggrin.gif
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post Jun 13 2011, 04:04 PM

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QUOTE(ZhenMing @ Jun 13 2011, 03:54 PM)
damn.. the SP i bought have a dent mark on it... the shipping company cause it... :'(... need to see if the vendor i buy could replace for me or not...
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Care to share what type of SP and where you bought it from? smile.gif
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post Jun 14 2011, 08:59 AM

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QUOTE(N900user @ Jun 14 2011, 07:56 AM)
there are so many posts here and i could not find if you guys have mentioned where can the eee pad transformer user to buy a casing for it..
please do not mind that i ask it again here (if it was asked previously).
Where can we buy the casing?
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Which type of casing are you referring to?.
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post Jun 14 2011, 11:28 AM

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QUOTE(fukadavin @ Jun 14 2011, 11:22 AM)
http://www.asus.com/websites/global/produc...qAbwb/P_500.jpg

So far i'm using the sleeve from ASUS. It doesn't work with the dock only the tablet....
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Actually I've been wanting to get this also, where did you buy from?. biggrin.gif
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post Jun 14 2011, 11:31 AM

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Think the people in my office are impressed with the TF rclxms.gif, I bring it around for meetings and especially with the keyboard docked-in everything its impressive lol... BTW, do you find the key presses for keyboard not so sensitive especially when typing fast?. I noticed that sometimes some characters don't come out even after pressing it so have to go back and press it again.
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post Jun 14 2011, 11:43 AM

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QUOTE(mydragoon @ Jun 14 2011, 11:34 AM)
ya, i tot it was due to the keyboard lag...

i noticed when i was typing last weekend. some words... like some letters got 'eaten' -- words missing 1 letter.
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Exactly. I recall pressing the key every single time but it didn't come out in between words. Its like the keyboard couldn't register every key press fast enough. Hope this can be fixed.


Added on June 14, 2011, 11:44 am
QUOTE(fukadavin @ Jun 14 2011, 11:42 AM)
got it from Singapore smile.gif
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Nice smile.gif care to share how much in Singapore?. Was even thinking of ordering from ebay drool.gif


Added on June 14, 2011, 11:52 amCheck this out yo, Swype 3.0

Swype 3.0 supports Honeycomb

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post Jun 14 2011, 02:24 PM

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QUOTE(Lazyboy @ Jun 14 2011, 12:17 PM)
Just installed Swype 3.0 BETA on my Xoom and TF and working like a charm!
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Yah I've installed also, cool stuff but I am still getting used to Swype concept. For those looking for something similar to iOS5 split keyboard you can try Thumb Keyboard, you can then hold your tablet with 2 hands and type.
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post Jun 15 2011, 09:08 AM

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QUOTE(mydragoon @ Jun 15 2011, 08:14 AM)
the three buttons on the screens are: back, home and last accessed/ used apps.

to kill task, i normally just go to settings -- applications -- running tasks -- 'kill'.
but so far, din really have to use it. i just dun really bother with it. smile.gif
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Understand for Honeycomb task killer not required as its smart enough to manage apps and memory better. But sometimes when I try to go last accessed/used apps (multitasking window), browser always not there, always got killed cry.gif
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post Jun 15 2011, 09:35 AM

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QUOTE(mydragoon @ Jun 15 2011, 09:15 AM)
same here... i find the stock browser crashing very often. and when i check the last accessed/ used apps, browser is not in the list. click the browser apps, and the tab is blank. getting a bit disappointed with this. i guess time to try new browsers. smile.gif
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Probably stock browser is one of the most resource hungry thats why always get removed from multitasking. Yah it crashes often. To be honest still cannot find the "perfect" browser yet, been using Dolphin HD but it has some probs importing my bookmarks from stock browser.
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post Jun 15 2011, 04:38 PM

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QUOTE(matmon @ Jun 15 2011, 03:26 PM)
Herm..tempted to try rclxms.gif
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post Jun 16 2011, 08:47 AM

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QUOTE(AdliBot @ Jun 16 2011, 08:02 AM)
thanks, looks like i'll be sniffing around in lowyat tmrw. hoping this will be a much practical tab than the ipad. but from the looks it, it already is  biggrin.gif

oh, another question, has anyone of you have ever tried pairing it with the iphone 4 for 3G connection? thinking about using the personal hotspot function on the iphone so i can have internet on the go

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No problems with pairing with iPhone4 personal hotspot connection since its wifi concept smile.gif


Added on June 16, 2011, 8:50 amI'm trying out Maxthon browser for 10" tablets, not too bad actually

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post Jun 16 2011, 03:06 PM

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Hi Pre-Order gang, just to update on what has been going on with the complaint to Asus, earlier I have posted something to their Escalation Mailbox via this link Asus Escalation Mailbox.

This is their reply :-

1st reply
Dear Valued Customer,

We apologize for the incinvenience caused.
I have already forwarded your message to our sales and marketing team. I am sure
they are aware of the situation as they are checking their facebook fan page everyday
for comments.

Thanks and regards,

Low

2nd reply (After I mentioned they hardly answer our questions on facebook fan page or don't even bother to explain)
Dear Valued Customer,

I'm sorry that things didn't went as it should. I have already forwarded this email to our sales and marketing team which includes the country sales manager. Please be assure that he will look into this matter.

Thanks and regards,

Low

Let's see how it goes from here. If you wish you may also post to their Escalation Mailbox via the link above, more ppl pressure maybe better biggrin.gif
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post Jun 16 2011, 11:27 PM

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QUOTE(banana88 @ Jun 16 2011, 11:20 PM)
any 1 facing the wife connection problem?
i cant connect to my router but i can connect tru my iphone...zzzz?

version 3.1
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Yeah facing same issue here. Set up a new wifi connection at my home iPhone no issues but TF can't connect. blink.gif
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post Jun 19 2011, 10:10 AM

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QUOTE(-ZeN- @ Jun 19 2011, 09:36 AM)
er... my market is having problemwhen i try to purchase. it will say object not found. anyone face this?
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Yeah having issues purchasing apps not sure why
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post Jun 20 2011, 10:58 PM

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QUOTE(mydragoon @ Jun 20 2011, 10:43 PM)
sorry but abit tied up this week. so won't be able to actively participate and also update Pg1.

anyway, trying out dolphin hd. its good! better that stock browser. so far, no keyboard lag too.and the feel is very similar to stock browser or even chrome. :-)

and do avoid installing gun bros and bug village... dem addictive. lol...


Added on June 20, 2011, 10:44 pmanother game is fire ball. also very addictive though the graphic is obvious that its not optimised for tablets.
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Yes I'm on dolphin also, so far stable & no crashes. Only thing I'm having issues with importing bookmarks from stock browser.
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post Jun 20 2011, 11:00 PM

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QUOTE(mydragoon @ Jun 20 2011, 10:58 PM)
wow... have to say again.. using dophin hd browser and i can type super fast without feeling the lag at all... hope its not just a random thing. will monitor over the next few days...
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Are you on version 5.1?. I still got slight lag on LYN but not as bad as stock browser.
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QUOTE(mydragoon @ Jun 20 2011, 11:04 PM)
i totally dun feel the lag at all today and yesterday.


Added on June 20, 2011, 11:06 pm
oh, that is not good... dun think i saw that happen on mine. will feedback toyou in a few days time. logging off soon.


Added on June 20, 2011, 11:09 pmoh ya... i think i m using dolphin hd 5.1. that should be the latest since i d/l only 2 days back. how to check version? from application list in settings?
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Yeah manage app list or within dolphin go to menu, more, settings then about smile.gif
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post Jun 21 2011, 10:59 AM

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If sources are accurate, there will be Honeycomb 3.2 as the last update before Ice Cream Sandwich comes rclxms.gif


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post Jun 21 2011, 03:53 PM

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QUOTE(mydragoon @ Jun 21 2011, 02:42 PM)
battery drained while tablet is dock but not used...

1 explanation is that your tablets us still 'running' even though its on standby. i first tested it... 10% per 24hrs of standby. not accurate but based on what i saw on my unit -- wifi not turned off during standby, etc...

so, when docked... dock continues to charge the tablet so tablet maintains 99-100% charge. its the dock that loses battery first...


Added on June 21, 2011, 2:44 pm
what do you mean by larger tab? the tabs on top? heh heh... i dun need them to be big.

however, i'm still trying to figure out the full functions of Dolphin HD but as it is, i already like it very much. tap on the active tab to close it. it really makes things easier -- efficient in terms of taps. also, trying to figure out how the gesture works... it should be fun! smile.gif
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Yeah my main browser is Dolphin HD now but only thing they have not sorted out my bookmarks import from stock browser issue.. The upcoming version 6.0.0 (now in beta) will turn web pages into something called web zine. Prob make web pages look like magazine (like Flipboard for iPad), I have not tested the beta yet.

Updated : seems like 6.0.0 Beta not compatible with TF as specified on market.

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