I am considering the Transformer over the Acer A500 mainly because of the display. However, I do enjoy the sd card and usb ports on the acer.
I am confused with the Asus ports. Since I am not interested in the dock, I was wondering if the asus has usb and micros sd ports on the tablet without needing the dock.
If not, I may just end up keeping the acer. However, do you know of other additional features of the transformer over the acer? (besides the dock)
Thanks!
JT
THe tablet only has a microSD card on the tablet itself
the dock has the 2 usb ports, and full size SD card
Yea the TF tablet itself doesn't have the USB ports. It just has the SD Card slot
It has MicroSD and mini HDMI but no USB, I don't know for certain but it looks like Asus will be producing a desk dock (not keyboard), maybe it'll have a USB port .... that's pure speculation on my part.
Asus will be releasing a USB accessory that plugs into the data port on the tablet......
http://www.crunchgear.com/2011/04/27/here-are-the-official-asus-transformer-accessories-and-add-ons/
Is the usb adaptorsupply enough power to connect to portable harddisk? I got acer a500 but my wifey is getting jealous of it so I'm thinking of getting another one. The acer can run any usb drive with root even ntfs formatted. How is the asus on this front? Ntfs format and usb charging is it possible?
My friend has a USB internet stick which gives her internet access in remote areas.
We already have 40 pin usb to male usb with the tf700t.
Could I attach that male usb end to a female usb connection then to a male internet usb stick?
cheers.
I think that the USB stick requires software that might be not designed to run on the Android OS. Even if you can get the tab and the stick communicating, there's really very little likelihood they will work together. Many USB sticks have their own software in addition to the drivers needed for actually talking with the OS. Until it says "For Android" on the USB Stick's box, I think it's a no-go.
alienedd said:
I think that the USB stick requires software that might be not designed to run on the Android OS. Even if you can get the tab and the stick communicating, there's really very little likelihood they will work together. Many USB sticks have their own software in addition to the drivers needed for actually talking with the OS. Until it says "For Android" on the USB Stick's box, I think it's a no-go.
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Thanks Alienedd.
Syn010 said:
Thanks Alienedd.
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Check out the a500 forums. I dont remember specifics, but there are usb data sticks there that will work. This was one of the main tablets that had a build in USB host port.
phoenixbennu said:
Check out the a500 forums. I dont remember specifics, but there are usb data sticks there that will work. This was one of the main tablets that had a build in USB host port.
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Good call! Maybe try this thread?
While this does not address the use of a internet connection USB thumb drive it will address the topic of "USB on tablet possible without keyboard dock."
There is a Asus addon that plugs into the 40 pin connector to use it as a USB port. Amazon link - ASUS USB Kit for Eee Pad Transformer TF101, TF101G, TF201 & TF300 Tablets
In the reviews some say it is fully usable on the TF700.
Bohemian said:
While this does not address the use of a internet connection USB thumb drive it will address the topic of "USB on tablet possible without keyboard dock."
There is a Asus addon that plugs into the 40 pin connector to use it as a USB port. Amazon link - ASUS USB Kit for Eee Pad Transformer TF101, TF101G, TF201 & TF300 Tablets
In the reviews some say it is fully usable on the TF700.
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I own one of these and use it with a hub to plug in a full size desktop keyboard and mouse. Also, they're cheaper at Microcenter.
MattZTexasu said:
I own one of these and use it with a hub to plug in a full size desktop keyboard and mouse. Also, they're cheaper at Microcenter.
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Link?
Also, if you can get a cheap Charging cable from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GJR7GS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00) anda cheap USB cable, can't you just make your own by splicing/soldering the wires and using some shrink tube?
It would be flexible and you can make it as long as you need it to be. I feel like having their adapter + a USB stick would stick out pretty badly from the bottom of the tablet
I was wondering the same thing - would be a lot less clunky if you could just attach a female to female usb adapter at the end of the charging cable to avoid having a big brick sitting on the side of the tablet.
Ozark_8125 said:
I was wondering the same thing - would be a lot less clunky if you could just attach a female to female usb adapter at the end of the charging cable to avoid having a big brick sitting on the side of the tablet.
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Me too
Not for internet access just for a thumb drive or card reader.
I had the A700 that would see most stuff;
Wired or wireless mice
Keyboards
32 gig data stick
SDHC card reader
etc
I did try a TPLink wireless data stick in the ACER, yet it was not recognized by Andwoid ICS.
Asus does sell a "converter" to convert the docking port to a USB port - sounds like that would do the trick for reading thumb drives, etc...
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I'd like to buy the 40 pin thing for cheap, pop it open and see if there is a circuit interface inside.
I think it's big because of the female USB A plug built into it.
Wonder why Asus just doesn't offer the plug with a wired dongle?
Hey all
I am sure this has been discussed but I cant seem to find it. I will ask my question and if someone can direct me to the appropriate forum or answer my question I will be very great ful.
I have the asus tf300t without the pad. I am wondering if I can connect an ethernet cable to the micro hdmi slot to be able to get internet.
I am assuming I would need an ethernet to usb adapter and then a usb otg micro hdmi piece. Would this work and is there such a thing as the usb otg micro hdmi? I have only been able to find usb otg that is micro usb.
Any other suggestions?
Thank you all and keep up the great work!
You will need the USB converter. They are easy enough to find on Ebay or Amazon.
ASUS USB Kit for Eee Pad Transformer TF101, TF101G, TF201 & TF300 Tablets
http://www.amazon.com/Transformer-T...-1&keywords=asus+transformer+ethernet+adapter
The you will need a USB to ethernet adapter.
BobjGear USB to RJ45 Compact Fast Ethernet Adapter made for Android Tablets; also works with Ultrabooks, Windows, Linux, Mac, ChromeOS, MK802, UG802. BobjGear One Year Adapter Limited Warranty Included.
http://www.amazon.com/BobjGear-Ethe...d=1358406628&sr=8-13&keywords=tf300t+ethernet
Please note that these are just some of the random ones I found online and may not be the least expensive out there. Do a little shopping and you may find them for less $$.
Be cautious, not every USB>RJ45 adapter works. I bought one from some Chinese website, but it didn't work on my TF300. But I must add that I'm still on 4.0.3., so perhaps it's just a matter of getting my TF up to date.
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I know the eee pad has its own keyboard attachment but I'm not referring to that here.
Basically what I want to know is does a mini USB keyboard work on this tablet?
I already have a case for a 10 inch tablet with a keyboard used on a cheap tablet but I was thinking about getting one of these but part of the influence to get one is that my current keyboard would work in the mini USB slot.
Can anyone help?
I don't want to fork out for another accessory and I realise the Asus keyboard is better but I can't afford it at the moment.
Any USB keyboard should work, but you need to have the USB host adapter (not the charging cable) or a keyboard dock.