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Having received my transformer this morning, all I can say is i love it! however, there are definitely a few issues that are bugging me;
1. the build quality. i constantly feel where the outer rim and the back casing are supposed to join, but dont and its a constant remind of its quality
2. the dock. its brilliant but the putting the tablet into the dock is so annoying and im afraid I may end up breaking the mechanism on the dock. which leads me to my next point...
3. connectivity. the tablet actually has about as much connectivity as an ipad, which is a REAL shame. would it have been so difficult to implement a micro/usb port onto the tablet? i appreciate the sd card slot but personally I'd have preferred the micro/usb than the sd card, but hey atleast the sd card works! you cannot really experience the transformer properly without the keyboard dock so when docking the tablet I am extremely cautious incase i do do some damage.
4. trackpad. the two buttons on the trackpad also feel really cheap when pressing. I suppose this is to be expected when paying as little I have for this tablet.
My final issue, for now, is the constant freezing of the keyboard which i believe has been addressed in a firmware update in the US and not in the UK. Would be nice to get it soon! anyone know when we brits get this update, and any other update there is floating around??
there is a USB port adapter being released by Asus in the near future. Also the trackpad feels real solid to me.
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there is a USB port adapter being released by Asus in the near future. Also the trackpad feels real solid to me.
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my buttons on the trackpad feel really plasticy but i guess thats to be expected. although iv not spent a great deal of time with the dock, guess ill have a more informed idea in a few days
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my buttons on the trackpad feel really plasticy but i guess thats to be expected. although iv not spent a great deal of time with the dock, guess ill have a more informed idea in a few days
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they feel like plastic but they feel robust and sturdy to me, or are you experiencing different issues?
happy with the trackpad buttons too..they're robust..
as for the docking mechanism..you'll get used to it eventually...and it's a lot easier to dock after being used for a while.
I have no problems that seriously bother me. If you don't like it there's always the option to return it. I would not keep something that bothers me that much!
I am just waiting to see if its a case of getting used to it, will only return as a very last resort because I'm very happy with the rest of the tablet as I'm sure the majority of transformer users are!
Dock is very solid. And it has usb ports so I'm confused about your review.
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I am just waiting to see if its a case of getting used to it, will only return as a very last resort because I'm very happy with the rest of the tablet as I'm sure the majority of transformer users are!
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Excellent choice! I think it has a lot of potential. Obviously, the hardware issues won't be resolved but the software will be splendid in a few months!
U say it has as much connectivity as an iPad yet I dont see a micro sd slot ,HDMI port, or a dock slot on the iPad, can u help me find it
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Dock is very solid. And it has usb ports so I'm confused about your review.
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i think he means why didnt they add a usb to the tablet as well so if you didnt buy the dock you could have a usb port. i think it would have been a nice feature especially on the left hand side of the tablet where the power and volume buttons are. i do like the dock option especially since it adds more battery life to the tablet.
^ Actually the iPad2 has a dock slot (smartass), it's just basically a keyboard, without any of the usefullness of the TF's dock.
The dock has USB ports, yes, but the tablet itself doesn't. I can see where kashifnazir is going with this; I'd like a USB port - even a micro/mini would do - on the tablet itself as well. If I wanted to just grab something of somone's USB stick, I might not necessarily what to root in my bag for the dock every time.
Regardless, it's relatively minor. The Transformer is still the portable computer I've been waiting for since tablets first hit the market.
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4. trackpad. the two buttons on the trackpad also feel really cheap when pressing. I suppose this is to be expected when paying as little I have for this tablet.
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I sort of noticed this issue too, but try this:
Press the trackpad button all the way out on the edge. Feels cheap doesn't it? Now press the button about halfway between the edge and the rubber bumper that the screen rests on when closed. Now, it feels almost better than some netbook trackpad buttons I've used.
My thoughts after some time on the TF
Charger: It appears that the charger is marginal at best and when used to charge the TF/Dock combo with medium battery remaining the charger overheats and either dies or shuts down until it cools. I have been charging separately and if lots of charging is needed, do it in increments. Seems to work fine. Excellent biz opportunity design a 15VDC 3.0a power supply with a USB3.0 female connector.
Dust: The plastic protective cover was covered with dust when I opened the box. Luckily nothing inside the TF. ASUS needs to revisit the assy and packaging cleanliness requirements.
UI: Would be nice to have option to move soft buttons from bottom to side of screen as they are easier to access when holding the device.
Case creek. My case is solid, but I noticed that the hinge on the dock is very stiff and I can see how opening and closing the combo by pushing on the TF could easily cause considerable stress on the case causing it to flex.
Overall for an early adopted device I am impressed.
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U say it has as much connectivity as an iPad yet I dont see a micro sd slot ,HDMI port, or a dock slot on the iPad, can u help me find it
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as some of the more eagle eyed readers have spotted, i was simply saying that id like a usb port on the tablet which is more useful than a hdmi and SD slot for me, thats all
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I sort of noticed this issue too, but try this:
Press the trackpad button all the way out on the edge. Feels cheap doesn't it? Now press the button about halfway between the edge and the rubber bumper that the screen rests on when closed. Now, it feels almost better than some netbook trackpad buttons I've used.
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yeh upon a bt more usage ive realised its more sturdy in the middle, just accustomised to using it on th edge but i can adapt
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Dock is very solid. And it has usb ports so I'm confused about your review.
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He meant on the tablet itself.
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as some of the more eagle eyed readers have spotted, i was simply saying that id like a usb port on the tablet which is more useful than a hdmi and SD slot for me, thats all
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We get that, but why didn't you buy an Acer A500 if having this feature was that important to you? I'm just curious
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Jocelyn said:
We get that, but why didn't you buy an Acer A500 if having this feature was that important to you? I'm just curious
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Excellent question, main reason was the display and the dock and having played with both I preferred this. However, I did also blindly expect it to have one but its ok, ill just get the USB accesory so life is good
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Excellent question, main reason was the display and the dock and having played with both I preferred this. However, I did also blindly expect it to have one but its ok, ill just get the USB accesory so life is good
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I understand, but from a business perspective, I think it would have been a horrible idea for Asus to include a USB/micro USB port on the tablet itself. They wouldn't have the potential to sell nearly as many docks, and getting consumers to buy both parts is how they've chosen to market the Transformer.
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I just called office Depot about seeing if they had the infinity in stock, and after about 3 minutes of searching the women says "no, but we do have the nexus infinity in stock" I laughed and said thank you, but golly I wish this tablet was true
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I just called office Depot about seeing if they had the infinity in stock, and after about 3 minutes of searching the women says "no, but we do have the nexus infinity in stock" I laughed and said thank you, but golly I wish this tablet was true
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Nice post to add to all the craziness right now. I love some of the dumb things you can find in retail.
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but golly I wish this tablet was true
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Amen to that. Out of the mouths of babes.
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but golly I wish this tablet was true
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I totally sign this. I really would love to have a 10" Nexus Tablet. With a dock.
I want a Nexus Infinity
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Nebucatnetzer said:
I totally sign this. I really would love to have a 10" Nexus Tablet. With a dock.
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I was just thinking how much I'd love to have a 7" infinity, with a dock.
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I was just thinking how much I'd love to have a 7" infinity, with a dock.
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Tiny keyes...hell no lol.
If there was a Nexus tablet with a 1080p screen and was 10", I'd be all over it.
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Tiny keyes...hell no lol.
If there was a Nexus tablet with a 1080p screen and was 10", I'd be all over it.
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I never said I wanted a 7" dock
With the extra bezel space (dock bezel, not tablet), I'd want speakers that were actually pointing at me, instead of away.
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I never said I wanted a 7" dock
With the extra bezel space (dock bezel, not tablet), I'd want speakers that were actually pointing at me, instead of away.
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Hmmm not a bad idea. Yet, the keys would probably still need to be smaller to fit that. Or a much larger dock that won't fit the 7" size very well.
I'm a form follows function kind of guy. If Asus would hear me out, I'd have them take a 100% (same size) dock, but with a lid, containing speakers on either side and a slot in the middle of the lid for the tmini to slide into. As an extra bonus it would be even less top-heavy and more stable on uneven surfaces. I grant you, it wouldn't be the prettiest package without some finnessing, but I'd still prefer it.
Asus thinks the same way every one else does (7" tab means 7" keyboard), or at least they will until my infinity ships, and a day later they'll announce my ideal device :crying:
C'est la vie :silly:
So before I start trying to make my own out of kydex and charging cable, does anyone know of any docks in exsistance other then that keyboard?
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So before I start trying to make my own out of kydex and charging cable, does anyone know of any docks in exsistance other then that keyboard?
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Went looking for one about a week ago, searched everywhere, no luck. Ended up getting this, very happy with it, well made.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...3&skuId=2861307&st=rocketfish stand&cp=1&lp=9
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Went looking for one about a week ago, searched everywhere, no luck. Ended up getting this, very happy with it, well made.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...3&skuId=2861307&st=rocketfish stand&cp=1&lp=9
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I planned to pick through some generic stands like this one before starting, so its good to know if one worked. I like that it had the cutout for the plug, which is my biggest general complaint on alot of stands. $10 on amazon too, not bad. I would prefer something I could attach the plug so that I could just insert the tablet and not have to worry about the cable flipping back and forth and so on. Ideally I'd like one for each of my offices and one for home on the bedstand or home office desk. So that one for $10 is pretty tempting.
This is an interesting one. It looks poorly executed, but the idea seems pretty good in principal.
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/81...&cm_cat=AmzPrAds&cm_pla=AmzPrAds&cm_ite=81565
This one looks promising. It has a nice big base that I could carve into and place a dock cable, then silicoln it all into place.
http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-A-Frame-iPad-2/dp/B0050X54KS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_pc_8
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This is an interesting one. It looks poorly executed, but the idea seems pretty good in principal.
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/81...&cm_cat=AmzPrAds&cm_pla=AmzPrAds&cm_ite=81565
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA NICE! Lazy2.0!
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This is an interesting one. It looks poorly executed, but the idea seems pretty good in principal.
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/81...&cm_cat=AmzPrAds&cm_pla=AmzPrAds&cm_ite=81565
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Haha...
Sorry, but I cant imagine who will use this except people not that physically fit
Might be good in a hospital tough.
Ethania said:
Haha...
Sorry, but I cant imagine who will use this except people not that physically fit
Might be good in a hospital tough.
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I hit the gym 5 days a week and I would use the hell out of this. But not like you see in the pic. I could use something like this in either my bedroom for movies or even playing games when using a wireless controller or my original thought was to set up behind my monitors and have my tablet "floating" about my wall of monitors on my desk at work.
Hi there,
just ordered my Asus Memo Pad HD7 and I didnt find a single Thread about it, am I just blind or are there none?
I am looking for Custom Roms etc, guess it's just a little early for that, but maybe just rooting works?
Is there a Thread or sub forum for the Memo Pad HD7 ?
noone?
HoR77 said:
Hi there,
just ordered my Asus Memo Pad HD7 and I didnt find a single Thread about it, am I just blind or are there none?
I am looking for Custom Roms etc, guess it's just a little early for that, but maybe just rooting works?
Is there a Thread or sub forum for the Memo Pad HD7 ?
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I wonder where did you place the order??
Thanks.
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I wonder where did you place the order??
Thanks.
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I am from Germany, so i wanted to check Amazon.de when it will be available and they had 2 left in Stock, so i quickly put down the order and already have it now
So how does it work for you? Do you recommend it? I love the price. I am considering buying 3-4 for the family.
Thank you
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I wonder where did you place the order??
Thanks.
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So how does it work for you? Do you recommend it? I love the price. I am considering buying 3-4 for the family.
Thank you
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well its really feels kinda cheap and microsd card is killing me (there is just an open slot) and its gets an error every ~30min, microsd worked fine in galaxy s3 before...
but well, thats the downside, the rest is kinda nice and the price is killing, so yeah !
Also got it from Amazon.de, I guess they received an early batch and started shipping immediately. I'm quite happy with it, it's feels okay (plastic but nice), is fast and runs smoothly. Modifications by Asus are few and usually well made - except for a permanent button in the left hand corner that lets you used floating apps because you can't remove it even if you don't like using such apps
As for the sd card, I had the same problem two days ago but it stopped. Probably it just was inserted slightly askew. The missing cover for it is a bit of a design flaw but a short piece of transparent duct tape can fix that (It's a 149 € device after all)
Since Amazon started shipping them early, I had hoped someone had found a way to root them already, which is the only thing that bugs me at the moment. Hopefully someone will hack it soon. I expect there will be quite a demand for those devices since the Nexus 7.2 is still not out and this is basically a Nexus 7 with better hardware and SD card support anyway
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Since Amazon started shipping them early, I had hoped someone had found a way to root them already, which is the only thing that bugs me at the moment. Hopefully someone will hack it soon. I expect there will be quite a demand for those devices since the Nexus 7.2 is still not out and this is basically a Nexus 7 with better hardware and SD card support anyway
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43108667
Wish I could order one here in the U.S. I've been waiting ever since they announced this thing!
Worth the price
Hi guys,
I already got it and tested it now quite a while. Yeah it feels a bit cheap but it certainly is! I will use it for surfing on the couch and reading book, comics etc. so it doesn't really bother. And that's what Asus wanted with this little thingy.
The screen looks pretty much like SGS2 quality screen, of course a bit bigger.
The Asus android is.. well.. ok i guess ^^. It will give you constantly show you a symbol in the upper bar when you install a SDcard and the wifi direct did only work a single time..
I will use other roms if they're available i think. I already read about some devices with GPS failure or SDcard slot failure, so i think the price does come with low quality. But you can change it as long as you get a working one^^.
The case is completely ok. Many described it as slippy because it's plastic. Hmja it is, but if you don't have too sweaty hands it's not worse than a iPhone 3G or so.
Mine has a bit of an sharp edge around the upper side. well..
So for 150 € its really okay. But with new roms it would be even better, i am sure.
Hey guys. I just got the tablet and it is great. I have a question about screen-protectors.
They are very few and very expensive screen protectors that are specified for Memo pad HD 7. My question is: are there other(cheaper) screen protectors that will fit the screen area of the tablet? It will be a temporally solution until cheap china-made screen-protectors hit the market.
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Hey guys. I just got the tablet and it is great. I have a question about screen-protectors.
They are very few and very expensive screen protectors that are specified for Memo pad HD 7. My question is: are there other(cheaper) screen protectors that will fit the screen area of the tablet? It will be a temporally solution until cheap china-made screen-protectors hit the market.
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They are mostly expensive because they are also non-reflective. You could try buying one made for the predecessor (like this one) and cut away parts that don't fit.
Thank you for the advice. I will order some from eBay.
btw do you use any type of case on your tablet? And what are your thoughts on available cases for the Memo pad HD 7?
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btw do you use any type of case on your tablet? And what are your thoughts on available cases for the Memo pad HD 7?
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I tried to order one but it turned out to be one for generic tablets, not tailored to the Memo Pad HD 7 (this one). I don't know if there are any real ones available yet
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Thank you for the advice. I will order some from eBay.
btw do you use any type of case on your tablet? And what are your thoughts on available cases for the Memo pad HD 7?
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I ordered those (made for Nexus 7):
http://dx.com/p/protective-matte-screen-protector-film-guard-for-google-nexus-7-150173
http://dx.com/p/protective-pu-leather-case-for-google-nexus-7-tablet-black-152251
Have not received yet. But it should be almost equal size with Nexus 7. The main differences are connectors on top and backside camera
da_nikon said:
Hey guys. I just got the tablet and it is great. I have a question about screen-protectors.
They are very few and very expensive screen protectors that are specified for Memo pad HD 7. My question is: are there other(cheaper) screen protectors that will fit the screen area of the tablet? It will be a temporally solution until cheap china-made screen-protectors hit the market.
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Are you located in the U.S. or elsewhere? I've been checking every day and haven't yet found a single one available in the States. Some people say the official release date for the U. S. is tomorrow, the 10th, but I don't know if that's correct or not.
Where did you get yours?
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Are you located in the U.S. or elsewhere? I've been checking every day and haven't yet found a single one available in the States. Some people say the official release date for the U. S. is tomorrow, the 10th, but I don't know if that's correct or not.
Where did you get yours?
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I'm in Bulgaria, Europe. I ordered http :// ww w.amazon.de/gp/product/B00D6GZDHA/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" (delete spaces) but it says "not in stock" and i am waiting for message from Amazon..
Screen-protectors, none..
Thanks, that explains it. Europe got the tablet a week or two ago, but it's still not in the U.S.
Hello again. I'm reporting after having some full days of experience with the tablet. It is flawless! Best value for that money. Still have not got my hands on proper accessories Amazon still haven't shipped the PersonaCover and the screen protectors haven't arrived yet.
I have a generic tablet question: Is there a way of using the front camera as a sensor to not dim/switch-off the screen? When i'm watching the screen it will not switch-off. Something like the build in sensor on the Galaxy S3?
Why there is no dedicated asus memo pad hd7 sub-forum?
I'm a bit new, but its kinda hard to look for the topics all around the forum!
Hey folks. Looking for a case with a built in keyboard for using on my lap. I'd like to be able to sit in a chair, put the tablet on my lap, and type without it falling over. HD 10 2019.
Thanks!
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Hey folks. Looking for a case with a built in keyboard for using on my lap. I'd like to be able to sit in a chair, put the tablet on my lap, and type without it falling over. HD 10 2019.
Thanks!
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Logitech universal tablet case with Bluetooth keyboard (9-10 inches):
https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/universal-folio-tablet-keyboard-case
sykozylot said:
Hey folks. Looking for a case with a built in keyboard for using on my lap. I'd like to be able to sit in a chair, put the tablet on my lap, and type without it falling over. HD 10 2019.
Thanks!
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I have that Logitech case but I don't recommend it. The brackets that hold the tablet will place constant pressure on either the volume rocker or on the power button unless they are lifted (I used a cork) and the plastic they are made out of are pretty weak.
*Edit this is the 2017 HD10.
sykozylot said:
Hey folks. Looking for a case with a built in keyboard for using on my lap. I'd like to be able to sit in a chair, put the tablet on my lap, and type without it falling over. HD 10 2019.
Thanks!
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i found this useful
moko for fire 10 2017/2019
Minecraft4cool said:
i found this useful
moko for fire 10 2017/2019
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That does look like a good option as well as the Fintie keyboard case:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076F682N5/ref=twister_B076F44YCF?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
Cannot believe in this day and age how hard it is to find such a keyboard with a mouse pad. There's no sense in being able to type via a keyboard AND still have to touch the screen to do what I want to do.
kojam said:
Cannot believe in this day and age how hard it is to find such a keyboard with a mouse pad. There's no sense in being able to type via a keyboard AND still have to touch the screen to do what I want to do.
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I use a Cooper Case for my Kindle which has a mousepad
Coyhardt48 said:
I use a Cooper Case for my Kindle which has a mousepad
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You don't say!
link please??
Thanks in advance!!!
kojam said:
You don't say!
link please??
Thanks in advance!!!
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I think this is the right size for your tablet: https://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Touch...=1&keywords=cooper+case&qid=1596044247&sr=8-4
You, sir, are amazing!!! I don't know how many times i've searched amazon for such a thing but could never find it, and I'm known as "The finder" by friends, family, and co-workers!
Problem now is that the tablet I wanted to use it with (the Fire HD 10) is in parts. Need to open her up to recover her after a failed upgrade attempt, but ONE BLOODY SCREW is really foiling my efforts to proceed. The star-head is stripped and I cannot figure out how to get it out!
Still, I just picked up a Samsung tab with volume issue for $20 yesterday. Installed volume widget and works fine. Think this case is going into the Amazon basket. It's $60 Canadian after taxes.
Thanks!
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Actually, I ALWAYS check some Chinese shopping sites before buying from Amazon because A LOT of those sellers have started to sell their products on Amazon for much more than though sell those same items on the Chinese sites. First thing I came across is:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/400...earchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
Will have a look around some more before ordering from Amazon.
Thanks again!