Ive installed the manual ASUS update and this has now given me the MyCloud stuff.
I have 2 PCs i want to be able to access. I have downloaded the client App from www.splashtopremote.com and installed it.
One PC is now found but it shows on a horrible resolution and i can only see about a quarter of the screen. The other desktop it cant even find ???
Should I have installed specific ASUS client software ? i couldnt find any ....
oh... for info the one it cant find is Win 7 64 bit if that makes a difference ?
If both pc's are on the same network open up the Splashtop remote streamer on your pc and check under Network and make sure they are set to different port numbers from eachother.
There is a resolution setting in the Splashtop client. By default I beliefve it was 1024x768 you can change it to 1280x800. Also at default it's slightly zoomed out so that's why it looks blurry.
I'm pretty sure that's just how it works and while seeing my 1920x1200 monitor shrink down to 1200x800 made me a little sad, it's really supposed to be about what's on the transformer screen, not your monitor.
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donatom3 said:
If both pc's are on the same network open up the Splashtop remote streamer on your pc and check under Network and make sure they are set to different port numbers from eachother.
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You shouldn't need different port numbers on physically different machines.
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foxmeister said:
You shouldn't need different port numbers on physically different machines.
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If he plans to setup port forwarding later for wan access it's easier since not all routers support port translation. But you're right he should be able to manually add the second machine even with the same port.
i tried changing the ports on one.
i tried manually setting up the connection in the setup.
still saying 'could not reach'
....and the resolution is awful. not even close. showing the top left quarter of the expected screen only. i cant find anywhere to change the resolution ???
where should i have got the desktop client from ?
.....plus my 'touch' is way off .... eg in drop downs i have to press about 5 items higher than the one i need.
Ive done something very wrong obviously
Am on a mac, it works but only lets me use the 1024x768 setting and not the native 1280x800
any ideas?
i cant even find anywhere to change the resolution as im accessing it through the ASUS mycloud app
scratch that ... found the settings behing the keyboard
In MyCloud settings hit the pencil to the right of your computer and change the setting to 1200x800. Then connect and your monitor should switch to 1200x800 which is meh looking, but the way it looks on your transformer is all that really mattered to the developers of Splashtop IMO. Kinda makes sense
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OK so i now have more of my desktop showing but i still cant see the windows bar (at the bottom) and my finger press i a long way away from where i want to press.
The PC im trying to control is outputting via HDMI to an HD TV if that would make any difference ??
....and it still wont fing the other PC
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OK so i now have more of my desktop showing but i still cant see the windows bar (at the bottom) and my finger press i a long way away from where i want to press.
The PC im trying to control is outputting via HDMI to an HD TV if that would make any difference ??
....and it still wont fing the other PC
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Not related to splashtop but are you able to use computer one and use remote desktop to connect to computer two?
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Make sure the other machine's firewall isn't blocking Splashtop from being seen on the network. That's quite likely to be your issue.
wilbur-force said:
i cant even find anywhere to change the resolution as im accessing it through the ASUS mycloud app
scratch that ... found the settings behing the keyboard
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are those setting on the tablet or on the computer desktop?
Never mind. Found it Thanks
Please help
Just got my Transformer but can't find MyCloud and there is no update ...
so i went to the asus support website and try to install the update manually....
but nothing comes out and still don't know what to do......
i guess i installed the wrong update?? did you install it from their support website? i don't really know how to do that actually
if you could help me that would be really appreciated.
Thanks.
Anybody know if there's a way to update the bundled apps? For example, Splashtop Remote is quite a long way out of date -- the included version from Asus is v1.0.0.5 r5324, but v1.1.5.2 came out on April 12th, 11 days before the build date of the latest Transformer release, and there was another release in between, so the version we've got is around two months out of date.
Of course, since we didn't install ourselves through Market, there's no way to update there. I can't find a way to update in the app itself. I've not checked the other bundled apps, but it seems likely they're not all on the current versions either.
To me, this is a big issue (and an argument against bundling software in the first place, unless we can upgrade ourselves). For example the latest Splashtop release is said to fix bugs, and the 1.1.4.1 release in between times had an even longer list of changes (although some seem to be in our 1.0.0.5 build, curiously.)
Edit: I've gone ahead and asked the question of Splashtop directly, too.
Knox,
We probably are only licensed for whatever version Asus gives us. Plus the market version doesnt' let you go above 1024x768 where the one on the Transformer does 1280x800
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donatom3 said:
Knox,
We probably are only licensed for whatever version Asus gives us. Plus the market version doesnt' let you go above 1024x768 where the one on the Transformer does 1280x800
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I'm hoping that's not the answer, because if it is, it's a strong argument against pre-installing third party apps in the first place. I don't want buggy software on my tablet, and have concerns about potential security risks in not being able to control software myself, as well. If this *is* the answer, it'd be nice if Asus would consider releasing another version of the rom image with all the third-party stuff removed, and let users switch back and forth between the two rom types as they want.
Interesting catch that the Asus version supports resolutions that the retail one doesn't. I see a bunch of people asking for that in Splashtop's forums, wonder why on earth they haven't publicly released it if it was possible in software as long ago as 1.0.0.5? (And it's also possible in iOS versions).
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I'm hoping that's not the answer, because if it is, it's a strong argument against pre-installing third party apps in the first place. I don't want buggy software on my tablet, and have concerns about potential security risks in not being able to control software myself, as well. If this *is* the answer, it'd be nice if Asus would consider releasing another version of the rom image with all the third-party stuff removed, and let users switch back and forth between the two rom types as they want.
Interesting catch that the Asus version supports resolutions that the retail one doesn't. I see a bunch of people asking for that in Splashtop's forums, wonder why on earth they haven't publicly released it if it was possible in software as long ago as 1.0.0.5? (And it's also possible in iOS versions).
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You know you can install splashtop remote and it doesn't interfere with the pre installed one.
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You know you can install splashtop remote and it doesn't interfere with the pre installed one.
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Hadn't tried it, as I was scared I'd pay for it and then find out it conflicted. It was going to be my next question if they said there's no way to update. ;-)
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Hey guys,
I'm considering getting a transformer and I'm really interested in the remote desktop feature of the myCloud app that is included. It isn't specified, but I kind of get the impression that you can only access computers on the same network. Is this true? If it is, it kind of makes the feature a little bit useless.. If I'm on the same network, I'm obviously close to the computer so I could just walk over there and use the computer rather than trying to control it through my tablet. If I could use it anywhere though - at university, for example - this could be very useful. Have any of you guys tried this out yet?
It's also too bad that it doesn't work with linux.. but oh well. I can always use ssh for that, I guess. Sometimes having an actual GUI is kind of nice though.
Thanks,
Sam
Do I need to install any software on the remote machine for this to work?
Or it works just like the mstsc.exe program in window?
Thanks.
I haven't used it since I don't have a transformer(yet anyway), but I believe that there is some software you need to install on the pc first. The myCloud app should come pre-installed on the transformer though.
It's Splashtop, which IMO is the best (local?) remote desktop software. It's very fast, like very very fast, and it transmits sound. I use it on my iPhone to listen to driver radios during NASCAR races. If you want something that works no matter where you are, buy LogMeIn.
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I haven't used it since I don't have a transformer(yet anyway), but I believe that there is some software you need to install on the pc first. The myCloud app should come pre-installed on the transformer though.
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Oh, I see.
Why do ASUS bother with this when there are tons of app out there that do this?
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Oh, I see.
Why do ASUS bother with this when there are tons of app out there that do this?
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Because they got a license with Splashtop. Splashtop costs money normally, but they are including it free.
Who knows, or cares why. It's an awesome piece of software.
Zach Alt said:
Because they got a license with Splashtop. Splashtop costs money normally, but they are including it free.
Who knows, or cares why. It's an awesome piece of software.
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From the demo video, it is very fast. Unfortunately, I don't think I can use it to connect to my work PC.
What I usually do with my Windows 7 laptop
1. VPN to my company network
2. Remote desktop to my work PC using mstsc.exe
3. Do my work from there.
Is there a way to do this using a Honeycomb tablet without having to install any third party software on my work PC?
Thanks.
No, not with the app ASUS includes. You have to install the splashtop software and you have to be on a local network.
junks2010 said:
From the demo video, it is very fast. Unfortunately, I don't think I can use it to connect to my work PC.
What I usually do with my Windows 7 laptop
1. VPN to my company network
2. Remote desktop to my work PC using mstsc.exe
3. Do my work from there.
Is there a way to do this using a Honeycomb tablet without having to install any third party software on my work PC?
Thanks.
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Well there are remote apps in the android market place - I don't know what mstsc is, but some of them work with the standard windows 7 remote desktop protocol, ie you don't need to install anything on the pc
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Well there are remote apps in the android market place - I don't know what mstsc is, but some of them work with the standard windows 7 remote desktop protocol, ie you don't need to install anything on the pc
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Do you remember the name of that app? I hope it works with Win XP also (we still have XP at work).
I will to wait until I get my hands on the Transformer to try this out.
I use RemoteRDP on my Droid Incredible to connect to Windows via Remote Desktop. (RDP = remote desktop protocol) Also, mstsc.exe is the executable in Windows for remote desktop.
RemoteRDP has a free version that only allows you to connect to one computer. I bought the full version to connect to multiple computers. Setup a little port forwarding on your home router, and you're good to go!
..I'm still hoping the mynet software including the Asus splashtop will have some middle-hosting capability similar to gotomypc or logmein.com so it won't be LAN only... but I have no data to base that on, just a hope and guess!
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I use RemoteRDP on my Droid Incredible to connect to Windows via Remote Desktop. (RDP = remote desktop protocol) Also, mstsc.exe is the executable in Windows for remote desktop.
RemoteRDP has a free version that only allows you to connect to one computer. I bought the full version to connect to multiple computers. Setup a little port forwarding on your home router, and you're good to go!
..I'm still hoping the mynet software including the Asus splashtop will have some middle-hosting capability similar to gotomypc or logmein.com so it won't be LAN only... but I have no data to base that on, just a hope and guess!
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I'm 98% sure it does not. It's just a renamed version of Splashtop.
Confirmation for you all that the newest update adds Splashtop for free. Other updates/faults I've listed HERE if you are interested.
i dont see mycloud app in my list of aps when i tap on the apps button on top rigjt corner of home screen. how do i find if mine came with mycloud or not?
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i dont see mycloud app in my list of aps when i tap on the apps button on top rigjt corner of home screen. how do i find if mine came with mycloud or not?
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Well dont know you got your TF, but I got my TF on launch date and I had to do an update for mycloud app to show up on my tablet.
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i dont see mycloud app in my list of aps when i tap on the apps button on top rigjt corner of home screen. how do i find if mine came with mycloud or not?
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If it was not included just flash the latest firmware on the Asus site.
I didn't think I'd get so much use out of it, since I usually only remote into my home systems when I'm away from home. However, I've actually found myself using it to watch cable in the bedroom when my wife is watching something else on the actual TV. I start Windows Media Center on my desktop that has a tuner, and am simply amazed at how well it performs. Video is as high-quality as if I was watching it on the desktop.
Also, note that Asus has stated that a version will be coming this summer that supports access from remote networks. I doubt that it will perform as well as it does locally, but if they can get even close to the same performance it will be a great solution.
This is another of those little surprises that have me loving the TF so much. Asus has put a lot of work into making a truly useful machine, in my opinion.
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SonicTab said:
If it was not included just flash the latest firmware on the Asus site.
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can u give some details on how to do that? sorry noob/dumb here...
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i dont see mycloud app in my list of aps when i tap on the apps button on top rigjt corner of home screen. how do i find if mine came with mycloud or not?
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You need to go to asus website and manually download the new firmware for your region. Then you'll get myCloud.
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can u give some details on how to do that? sorry noob/dumb here...
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Go here and download one that is right for your region. It has step by step instruction.
http://support.asus.com/download.as...101&p=20&s=16&os=32&hashedid=gHh4q7I8dvWJzhdV
[Q] Splashtop remote login problem
Can anyone suggest a way to get around this problem please?
I would like to use splashtop to start up and shut down my pc remotely. I use a login password (windows default one) on the machine in question. The problem is that when I wake the pc remotely using 'WOL Wake on Lan' app, I can't type in the password on the remote machine, as the splashtop software doesnt allow access that early in the boot sequence.
I don't want to have to disable this password login, so can anyone think of a way to get around this? Maybe there is a way to use Tasker to send a remote password command? Is there another remote desktop client that would allow me to see the login screen?
I've tried 'Remote Desktop Client' app, which allows me to access the machine (its not nearly as good as splashtop at streaming video), but it bypasses the login screen, and when I try to switch to splashtop, all it shows is a black screen when connected.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Splashtop non-free, 0.99 today
seems to be a patterns with me. i buy an app at full price, then a few days later, it becomes heavily discounted, or (via amazon) free.
anyway, the afaik, the spalshtop that comes with the TF is the free version, with the 5 minute limit.
the non-free one is current at $0.99 in the market. the description says "on sale for 1.99" but the price is actually 0.99. maybe it's an oversight
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anyway, the afaik, the spalshtop that comes with the TF is the free version, with the 5 minute limit.
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No its not, its the full version. Yours isn't working because you haven't fully uninstalled a trial or another copy of it. Its pointless buying it again.
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No its not, its the full version. Yours isn't working because you haven't fully uninstalled a trial or another copy of it. Its pointless buying it again.
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Not a bad deal if you want it on your phone
Speaking of which, does anyone know how to start up the Asus Splashtop without jumping through three screens of "WELCOME" text?
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Speaking of which, does anyone know how to start up the Asus Splashtop without jumping through three screens of "WELCOME" text?
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Second this question. I think this only happens if you back out of splashtop with the back soft-key, if you just press home or something you don't get it, usually, I think...
How can I install again if uninstalled the AT version the first time? I can't find again...
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No its not, its the full version. Yours isn't working because you haven't fully uninstalled a trial or another copy of it. Its pointless buying it again.
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what? i never installed splashtop at all, i was just using the one that came with my TF. i feel even more ripped off now :/
I don't need a signature.
To those who actually bought Splashtop, go to your devices menu (on the Transformer), then go to edit, and see what the highest resolution you can set it to.
The built in Asus Splashtop can support up to 1280x800 resolution (of your pc).
I know someone with a Xoom who bought Splashtop and his doesn't get an option of 1280x800, only 1024x768.... LOL
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To those who actually bought Splashtop, go to your devices menu (on the Transformer), then go to edit, and see what the highest resolution you can set it to.
The built in Asus Splashtop can support up to 1280x800 resolution (of your pc).
I know someone with a Xoom who bought Splashtop and his doesn't get an option of 1280x800, only 1024x768.... LOL
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Yeah, I actually bought the market version to compare it against the mycloud one, but I refunded it due to the resolution capping at 1024x768 even though it was a newer version number than what we got with the Transformer.
I know this is a little off topic but does the Asus version of splashtop support mac 10.6?
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Just bought splashtop hd and configured access to my desktop from outside. Its almost like sitting in front of the pc. And the cool thing is the keyboard dock totally works. I was also able to watch a hd movie from netflix. But since my desktop is connected to a hdmi receiver, I have to have the receiver on the correct channel all the time for audio to come through
i agree, splashtop HD is awesome, i connected it to my htpc and i can use xbmc to watch anything i want from it.
adiliyo said:
i agree, splashtop HD is awesome, i connected it to my htpc and i can use xbmc to watch anything i want from it.
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I want to buy it as well but I understand it only works if your TF is connected to the same WiFi network as your PC is... if that's the case, it means you need to be close to your PC...
This would be perfect if you can connect to your PC from anywhere!
liorry said:
This would be perfect if you can connect to your PC from anywhere!
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You can - you just need to do some work with port forwarding on your router.
In addition, Splashtop are testing an auto-discovery system (much like PocketCloud) which will make this much easier in future, but unfortunately only the iOS clients support it at present.
Regards,
Dave
Do you know of a guide to set up the port forwarding!?
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franky1029 said:
Do you know of a guide to set up the port forwarding!?
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www.portforward.com Follow the guide for setting up static ip for your specific router model and then follow any of the portforwarding guide for any software and swap the port numbers used to 6783,6784 and 6785 (splashtop default ports)
Some newer routers have this setting called Static DHCP/Static Address, this is the same as setting static ip, but instead of your computer forcing your internal IP to be the same, the router does it for you based on your MAC address (binded to your NIC/Network Interface Chip)
From what I read, Asus is going to provide us Splashtop HD for free on their next firmware update. FYI.
I bought it anyways
Asus France tell me the exactly oposite when I asked them "There is no update of my desktop planned for the moment"
an official poster said in splashtop forum there will be a free update for the asus transformer..
anyway, what's the difference between splashtop HD in the android market and the splashtop that comes with My Cloud?... the my cloud version works perfectly fine and supports native resolution of 1280*800 too..
Since we have IMHO one of the coolest tablets because of the amazing Dock (with full USB support) I was wondering if anyone has managed to get an external webcam to Work?
I have a logitech C910 (full 1080p video) that I use for Youtube/video calls, and it would be amazing to see this work on the transformer.
I doubt logitech have any plans to develop a driver for android, and so if it's gonna happen, it will be because of open source development.
The front camera works as a webcam, at least in Google Talk anyway.
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The front camera works as a webcam, at least in Google Talk anyway.
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Yes it does, but my logitech is much higher quality for things like recording podcasts and the like. I of course have a good notebook, but would be nice to do more on android. The
If all the ubuntu stuff get sorted out perhaps the manufacturer may have linux drivers.
updates?
hi guys,
has anyone heard of any updates regarding this? i have a microsoft lifecam cinema that has 720p ability.
thanks!
nope, it isn't possible and it won't happen. Why do I think this? Because these aren't computers, they are tablets and they come with an, albeit crappy, webcam already.
Try searching for a wifi cam they don't require the host to support the device as long as it can handle stream video which the TF can. They do cost a bit more but are always of higher quality.
Would that be anything like the app I found to see thru my home dvr security cameras?
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nope, it isn't possible and it won't happen. Why do I think this? Because these aren't computers, they are tablets and they come with an, albeit crappy, webcam already.
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these are the same guys that put android onto the iphone, put it on a pc, allowed the nook color to have bluetooth when there isn't suppose to be one, obviously hacked a bunch of roms to run better than it did natively, and the list continues. i'm sure if they wanted to, they could use the Canon EOS-1D Mark III as their webcam. it a matter of economics...not enough people demand it. but thanks for your unhelpful reply
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these are the same guys that put android onto the iphone, put it on a pc, allowed the nook color to have bluetooth when there isn't suppose to be one, obviously hacked a bunch of roms to run better than it did natively, and the list continues. i'm sure if they wanted to, they could use the Canon EOS-1D Mark III as their webcam. it a matter of economics...not enough people demand it. but thanks for your unhelpful reply
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ok, I'm sorry if I came off a little edgy, what I meant to say is that it will never OFFICIALLY happen (from Asus). I have total confidence that, if we get a dev or two behind it, they could make it possible to use a USB webcam on Android. Oh, and as massvino has said, perhapse you could do it from ubuntu on the transformer (if you have set it as your dualboot) if the manufacturer has the linux driver. There are also a variety of other options you could to to make the webcam work (depending on your needs) successfully on the transformer. A workaround solution would be to connect it to an inexpensive laptop (if the webcam has a built in graphics processor, then you could probably just use a netbook) and then screen share over splashtop. I sometimes will leave splashtop running on my laptop with the screen off but the webcam on as sort of a "security camera" that I can access from anywhere. there are computers nowadays that are smaller then the transformer which you could keep in a backpack or carrying case along with the usb cord running out of the bag and then splashtop remote on the laptop and then the tablet. Is it a weird sort of workaround? yes, it is unconventional, but it might be useful if there ever was a screencapture program for android (there might be, but I have never heard of it). Also, you may be able to find the reverse of the app called "droidcam"
on second thought, I don't know how that would really work for your needs (for video calling, at least) but it was just a thought that ran on for a paragraph
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ok, I'm sorry if I came off a little edgy, what I meant to say is that it will never OFFICIALLY happen (from Asus). I have total confidence that, if we get a dev or two behind it, they could make it possible to use a USB webcam on Android. Oh, and as massvino has said, perhapse you could do it from ubuntu on the transformer (if you have set it as your dualboot) if the manufacturer has the linux driver. There are also a variety of other options you could to to make the webcam work (depending on your needs) successfully on the transformer. A workaround solution would be to connect it to an inexpensive laptop (if the webcam has a built in graphics processor, then you could probably just use a netbook) and then screen share over splashtop. I sometimes will leave splashtop running on my laptop with the screen off but the webcam on as sort of a "security camera" that I can access from anywhere. there are computers nowadays that are smaller then the transformer which you could keep in a backpack or carrying case along with the usb cord running out of the bag and then splashtop remote on the laptop and then the tablet. Is it a weird sort of workaround? yes, it is unconventional, but it might be useful if there ever was a screencapture program for android (there might be, but I have never heard of it). Also, you may be able to find the reverse of the app called "droidcam"
on second thought, I don't know how that would really work for your needs (for video calling, at least) but it was just a thought that ran on for a paragraph
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i figured that asus would never support an external webcam unless they benefited somehow, which i can't see how they can considering they're not in the business of making webcams (although they make ridiculously awesome motherboards). i was wanting to use a higher resolution webcam on the transformer. i wasn't planning on setting up a security/peeping system. i'd need an array of hacked xbox 1 to setup a server to peep/maintain a security system
Hey,
I am considering to buy myself the transformer with the dock and I was wondering, if it would then work as a "real" netbook if I use it in connection with Splashtop? Therefore I have some questions:
* Will all kinds of software (Microsoft Office, Eclipse IDE, etc.) work?
* Are the keyboard and the touchpad fully compatible? Or will I have to use some kind of virtual keyboard although the dock is plugged in?
* How will this affect the battery life?
* Will there be any interferences with surfing the web?
Thank You very much so far!
I had the same thought but I just went and did it.
Even though the asus transformer has an app that is a clone of Microsoft office (Polaris Office) Microsoft office will work.
The keyboard works fine with me. All that the keyboard does is replace the onscreen one, so it has to work.
It will have the same battery life as you would normally have while Wifi is turned on.
I personally noticed that it was a little laggy, but I have really bad internet.
Good luck sir
Thanks for the reply!
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The keyboard works fine with me. All that the keyboard does is replace the onscreen one, so it has to work.
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What's about the touchpad? Does is also work completely right? It think I read somewhere that using the right-click button causes Splashtop to terminate?
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I personally noticed that it was a little laggy, but I have really bad internet.
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How fast is/was your internet connection? How fast should it be?
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I really think that Asus TF together with its Dock are a great team, but I am afraid that it won't fulfill my expectations. Of course, I could buy me a netbook, but I also would like to have the ability to play around with a touch-screen
So honestly, how long have you had the TF (and how long have you used Splashtop) and do you think it is a "good" combination of a netbook and a tablet?
Right click will quit splashtop (it is back) but holding down left simulates right click. On my lan splashtop is almost like running windows locally. Over the net it is as good for most things as any other remote solution but somehow manages to stream video better than any others.
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* Will all kinds of software (Microsoft Office, Eclipse IDE, etc.) work?
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I have to ask this question, but you are aware that Splashtop is a remote desktop solution, and that in order for it to work you must have a PC or a Mac running somewhere on your network (or accessible from the internet), and it is this machine that actually runs your software?
The reason I ask is because you're asking if specific software works with Splashtop - in essence, the software on your "server" machine is immaterial to Splashtop because Splashtop is just a remote desktop.
Regards,
Dave
Hey Dave!
I fully understand that the software has to run on a normal OS and the "output" will be streamed to the TF. The thing is though, I am not sure if the 10 inch display can resize the images so far, that the software can be used productively.
So my question is how good can the display handle "intensive" applications which have a lot of screen elements. Is the small display able to scale it down properly?
When you run splashtop from the transformer, it automatically changes the screen resolution on the host computer to a size that will fit on the transformer screen perfectly (At least in my experience). Once you disconnect your computers screen resolution goes back to what it was set as.
You can choose the following screen resolutions:
800x600
1024x768
1280x720
Best fit to transformer
Native resolution(whatever you currently have set on your windows or mac comptuer)
In practice your primary concern should be the tablet -> mouse situation and having enough bandwidth for what you're doing.
The regular version that is bundled will also tend to disconnect when you go back or to another application, I assume so does the HD.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
One other thing to note is that when you are using the trackpad on the dock, you get the android mouse plus you get the mouse on the computers desktop. The mouse of the computers desktop follows the android mouse around, with a little bit of lag (if you aren't on the same network).
As mentioned above, the right click button on the dock still does act as the back button, exiting the application. Tapping and holding is the way to make a right-click action happen on the host computer.
If standard RDP is an option (if you have a VPN or something), the 2X RDP app works wonderfully with the transformer keyboard dock and trackpad. It actually allows you to use the right-click liek you normally would - it's JUST like sitting in front of a PC....
Like I said though, this is just plain RDP - will not work via the internet without a VPN.... ALso, not good for things like video, etc.....
Running a TF101 with kernel 2.6.39.4 [email protected] #1 and Android 4.0.3. I recently installed Droid VPN and got it to connect just fine. Worked like a champ to use my netflix app from Kuwait. Before I would get the error "Not allowed in your country" now it loads just fine. Minus the fact its slow as ****. But that's another story. My question is, after installation of Droid VPN I cannot get my Splashtop HD to work like it use to. It would stream my desktop in real time to my Asus Transformer. Now it seems that it has about a 30 second delay and its only like one or two frames then off for another 30 seconds. Would the installation of Droid VPN have caused this? Also, I cannot find the Tun.ko file in my /lib/modules/ anywhere or even in the /lib/. Do i need to get one? Or does the transformer support it natively?
EDIT: Ok, after an hour of reading, its supported natively in ICS. So since it is supported, I have no need for a Tun.ko file. What could have caused my Splashtop HD issue?
What I have done to troubleshoot:
Turned off QOS on the router
Uninstalled Droid VPN from the Transformer
Rebooted Device
hey off topic sorry. but I had never heard of splash top. is it that great? I've tried xtralogic and teamviewer. both work. how's splash top in your opinion
The Droid VPN may have changed some network settings splashtop needs to function properly, it is a rather unique remote desktop app, not 100% sure though, if uninstalling it worked then great!
As to the above, splashtop is the best in my opinion, it has an amazing framerate, if you can get past some of the annoying bugs. Look it up xD
dan.kels.r said:
hey off topic sorry. but I had never heard of splash top. is it that great? I've tried xtralogic and teamviewer. both work. how's splash top in your opinion
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Its by far the fastest remote desktop app without sacrificing quality.
For example watching a 1080p video running on your PC through splashtop is no problem, it displays in perfect sync without any stutter.
Gaming is no problem either, except you cant play in full-screen. You have to set the game to window mode.
I do, however, miss a pinch-to-zoom feature. Running a windows desktop on a 10" screen makes it a little hard to click on small areas (If you use the touchscreen, obviously).
Do note, however, that your PC needs to be quite powerful for the best experience. Its quite CPU heavy. I got a Hexa-core though so Im good
The old asus mycloud version has pinch to zoom, and they're thinking about rereleasing it.. I actually use two splashtops, one for gaming and one for browsing and coding. The old mycloud version I use for browsing and coding as it supports holding down keys to send multiple keystrokes, and pinch-to-zoom. I use the newest one in the market for gaming as it FINALLY released mouse detection, so I can plug in a usb mouse or use the trackpad and it follows pretty reasonably, but they broke multiple keystrokes again so its annoying to type + impossible to play fps with.. still..
Also, 6 cores? What processor do you have to have 6, standard is 1 2 4 8 etc.. I'm guessing refurbed AMD or weird AMD?
Thing O Doom said:
Also, 6 cores? What processor do you have to have 6, standard is 1 2 4 8 etc.. I'm guessing refurbed AMD or weird AMD?
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Actually standard is 1 2 4 6 8 ...
Its an AMD Phenom X6 1100T running at 3.9Ghz/core.