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I don't have the tf yet, but will be getting one in the future.
I've read about the power chord being very short, and wonder if i should get a usb 3 male to female extension chord.
I have an ipad, not the ipad 2, and the power chord is pretty short, so how does the tf's power chord compare to the ipad's.
I ordered one for a few dollars from Hong Kong. Just got word that it has been shipped, it will be here in 15-25 business days.. lol
It's not manageable, the way I see it. Basically, if you're charging your unit, in most cases you will not be able to use it. You have to see right beside the charger. It's super short. Shortest charging cable I've ever had. The 3 extra feet from the extension will work wonders.
HideYoKids said:
I ordered one for a few dollars from Hong Kong. Just got word that it has been shipped, it will be here in 15-25 business days.. lol
It's not manageable, the way I see it. Basically, if you're charging your unit, in most cases you will not be able to use it. You have to see right beside the charger. It's super short. Shortest charging cable I've ever had. The 3 extra feet from the extension will work wonders.
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If you're charging it just use an extension cord. Now plugging it in for data is a different story. I just use a USB hub. Not a big deal at all.
just a heads up...
When I plug my USB extension cable in it won't charge. I'm not sure if its just my cable or if it can't send all that power that far over USB. Hopefully its just my cable...
Tenny said:
just a heads up...
When I plug my USB extension cable in it won't charge. I'm not sure if its just my cable or if it can't send all that power that far over USB. Hopefully its just my cable...
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It's your cable. We have reports that certain extensions will charge.
Zach Alt said:
It's your cable. We have reports that certain extensions will charge.
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Interesting... that's what I was hoping. Time to get another then... although I have questioned my Asus cable itself, as it seems rather... finicky with charging in general.
kuobob said:
I don't have the tf yet, but will be getting one in the future.
I've read about the power chord being very short, and wonder if i should get a usb 3 male to female extension chord.
I have an ipad, not the ipad 2, and the power chord is pretty short, so how does the tf's power chord compare to the ipad's.
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All this talk about chord's makes me want to play my guitar.
Try with a USB 3.0 cable, not 2.0.
Tenny said:
just a heads up...
When I plug my USB extension cable in it won't charge. I'm not sure if its just my cable or if it can't send all that power that far over USB. Hopefully its just my cable...
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You didn't state the extension was a USB3 cable, it does need to be, as both the Transformer and the USB3 standard use extra pins (though they use the pins differently)
Exactly what kind of cable is it? My TF is out for delivery right now so I haven't seen it yet. There has to be some 3rd party cables out there.
I have a usb 3 cable on order from ebay, only a couple of quid, hoping that might do the trick until asus release official ones.
For anyone who is looking at rearranging their computer/bedroom/life around their forthcoming Transformer, the cable is.......let me see.....exactly 94cm (37in) long.
Just about long enough from your average plug socket to the top of a table - JUST!
Would something like this work?
http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-U3...2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1304436967&sr=1-2
pside15 said:
Exactly what kind of cable is it? My TF is out for delivery right now so I haven't seen it yet. There has to be some 3rd party cables out there.
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You need cable like this, USB 3.0 A male to A female extension cable...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...17145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B003Y8DIRC
Anyone know where to buy the same cable with charger plug that comes with the phone? I bought a samsung cable off amazon and it doesn't work. Thanks.
It's a standard micro-USB cable. Amazon has some non-generics made by Blackberry for a little over a dollar.
I bought the Samsung Replacement USB Data Charging Cable for Samsung SPH-M330, SCH-R100, SGH-T939, SCH-R850 and it does not work with the Charge.
I bought this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049IE70I and
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XXUOQI
I think the second one is the one you are saying you bought...I bought 4 of them and they all work.
I know its just a normal micro usb cable, but I also would like to find a few more of the factory cables that came with the Charge. They are really nice quality. If you compare part numbers the Charge cable and charger have a newer part number than what is currently available on samsungs website. Maybe they are slowly phasing the new cable and charger in replacing the older style.
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The micro USB cable I'm using now that worked with the Thunderbolt does not work with the Charge. Does anyone know of any 6ft cables they know work with the Charge? I'm also wondering if it might be the cigarette adapter that is not up to the task.
you do have to be careful because several merchants are going to see the term "Charge Cable" and think that it is meant for the Charge, however it is actually meant for "Charging only"
I have several microusb charging cables and they do not allow usb mode, however if it clearly states "for sync" it should work...
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MyCableMart offers some great deals on cables. I bought a 6ft and a 10ft from them and both work great with my Charge.
mycablemart(dot)com/store/cart.php?c=26&m=product_list#USB
p.s. I can't post links yet
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you do have to be careful because several merchants are going to see the term "Charge Cable" and think that it is meant for the Charge, however it is actually meant for "Charging only"
I have several microusb charging cables and they do not allow usb mode, however if it clearly states "for sync" it should work...
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+1. Be careful. Any old USB to micro-USB cable will charge the phone, but you won't be reading or writing data without the proper version of the cable. I found that out the hard way after trying to get Odin to recognize the Charge with a generic cable for an hour before finally trying the OEM Samsung cable
I used my OG Motorola Droid's micro USB cable to root the other day, it worked flawlessly.
Any micro USB should work and can be bought anywhere. I used the micro USB cable from my WD Passport.
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Just go with monoprice... http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10303#1030307
If you're not familiar with them- they do great quality cables (across the board) for dirt cheap...hdmi, home theater, computer etc...p.s. their LCD mounts are great and cheap too.
I'm personally trying to track down a good quality retractable micro-usb cable for use in the car...I looked at a few on amazon, but the reviews were sketchy for some issues with the connector not being long enough. Anyone have any experience?
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I used my OG Motorola Droid's micro USB cable to root the other day, it worked flawlessly.
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+1 I am also using Motorola cables without any issues. Superb quality, using them for everything.
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I only use the samsung cable when using odin. I read there is an extra pin for data but I might be wrong or motorola used the same data pin. I have 2 retractable cables I use, ine I keep in my bag for data transfer/charging and one in my work desk for charging only. My work Mac hates when I plug in the data cable so It's just safer to use the charge only cable if I'm not transfering data.
Apparently the Charge has a special cable with some pin that allows flashing through Odin.
Not only that, I'm pretty sure you need the correct type of cable for the correct voltage output(if you want a full and fast charge)
Hi all. I am deciding between the Charge and the Infuse for work (we have contracts with both ATT and Verizon).
I was reading about the USB cable for the Charge. Looks like I need the "special" cable to do both charging AND data as you guys are discovering.
Can anyone confirm if that is the same case for the Infuse?
Thanks
Ernie
aesalazar said:
Hi all. I am deciding between the Charge and the Infuse for work (we have contracts with both ATT and Verizon).
I was reading about the USB cable for the Charge. Looks like I need the "special" cable to do both charging AND data as you guys are discovering.
Can anyone confirm if that is the same case for the Infuse?
Thanks
Ernie
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I wouldn't join AT&T over something so minor as a USB cable. Verizon's network much more reliable imo.
It's not the phone that is causing the charge only/charge and data issue it's the cable itself. Some cables are marketed as charge only cables that are not made with any wires for data. There are universal cables for data and charging that have these wires.
What I was talking about is a special pin for use with Odin. Possibly a special factory function or error checking. That's why I always use the factory cable for flashing.
FYI: The cable I bought is defective as it won't work on my friends dx2 either. I still would like to know where to get the official cable from (assuming the price is not crazy) if anyone knows.
Thanks for the info guys. Interesting about that extra pin. Also a bit of a PITA since it nice to be able to use just any cable lying around.
Ernie
As the cable is too short, I attached an extension cable.
However, now it does not charge. If i connect the short cable that came with the Transformer, it charges fine. Any suggestion?
The TF101 "short cable" as you call it, is a USB3 cable, what has +5 pins inside. One of these pins control the 15V charging (the tablet takes 15V from the charger instead of the usual 5V USB), if it can not send the signal through, it won't charge. You need a USB3 extension cable what's pretty expensive though.
Get this one or a similar one. As you can see, 2 reviewers vouch that this cable works.
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-6-Fe...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1316952334&sr=1-1
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Get this one or a similar one. As you can see, 2 reviewers vouch that this cable works.
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-6-Fe...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1316952334&sr=1-1
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I can vouch for it, too.
Got on of this USB 3 cable while at HK and work without any problem.
Thank you guys. Will be purchasing one. I am guessing Belkin F7C008QAF Conserve Valet USB Charging Station - Energy Saving wont be working with this :/
That is correct, because the transformer looks for termination of one of the usb 3 pins, if you plug it into a usb 2.0 or lower extension/hub it just wont work. You must have a usb 3 extension/hub, or, there are many DIY chargers that are probably cheaper than a usb 3 extension cable and definately cheaper than a usb 3 hub.
Even a usb 3.0 hub or charging station will not charge it. Usb does not provide the voltage required. Only the outlet adapter will work
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Are you saying that my cigarette outlet will be the only thing that charges this?
It won't charge it all with anything unless turned off. Guess I need to make a hybrid cable
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Hi everyone... I have an asus tf700t and I was wondering if I can charge it using the belkin mini surge protector with usb charger ( w**.belkin.com/us/p/P-BZ103050-TVL )? I just wanna make sure if it would be ok plugging the usb cord straight to the usb socket of this belkin usb socket. I carry a lot of gadgets with me whereever I go so I kinda feel that it would be bulky carryng a lot of chargers for my cellphone, laptop... etc. Would this be safe? I just experienced last week someone's charger got toasted using a public wall socket using the original charger. Thats why I thought of buying a surge protector as well. Thank you.
Depends on what you mean. Do you mean skip the Asus wall plug and use the usb ports on this protector? Then the answer is no. The usb ports on any device you use to charge the tablet needs to be usb 3.0 and supply the needed 15v of power. All of the usb plugs that are sold are made for 2-5v devices. If there is one that does supply the 15v then I have not seen it and many people using this forum would probably love to purchase it. You've stated one main reason to buy something like this, limiting the number of plugs to carry around, but it's also like $40 bucks to buy another plug from Asus.
That 2-5v is enough to charge cell phones, gps units, apple products, other tablets that don't use a proprietary power plug, etc. It may supply a small trickle of power similar to hooking up the device to a computer while the tablet is powered off. That would take hours to charge the device and not what you are looking for. I think one of the advantages Asus went for in using usb 3.0 and 15v is the speed of which the device can charge. It is pulling more power and able to delivery it to the battery faster. That is my guess but it is limiting our after market choices.
Now if you mean use that as added protection and have the Asus plug plugged into it, then yes it will work. If you are concerned about pulling too much power through it then don't have the device hooked up to it and use all of the other ports on the protector at the same time. That little device does seem neat. I lost an a/c adapter for my laptop when lightening struck really close to my hotel. Fried the power brick but luckily the laptop was not damaged. At work and at home I use a power strip/surge protector when plugging in the tablet to charge.
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Depends on what you mean. Do you mean skip the Asus wall plug and use the usb ports on this protector? Then the answer is no. The usb ports on any device you use to charge the tablet needs to be usb 3.0 and supply the needed 15v of power. All of the usb plugs that are sold are made for 2-5v devices. If there is one that does supply the 15v then I have not seen it and many people using this forum would probably love to purchase it. You've stated one main reason to buy something like this, limiting the number of plugs to carry around, but it's also like $40 bucks to buy another plug from Asus.
That 2-5v is enough to charge cell phones, gps units, apple products, other tablets that don't use a proprietary power plug, etc. It may supply a small trickle of power similar to hooking up the device to a computer while the tablet is powered off. That would take hours to charge the device and not what you are looking for. I think one of the advantages Asus went for in using usb 3.0 and 15v is the speed of which the device can charge. It is pulling more power and able to delivery it to the battery faster. That is my guess but it is limiting our after market choices.
Now if you mean use that as added protection and have the Asus plug plugged into it, then yes it will work. If you are concerned about pulling too much power through it then don't have the device hooked up to it and use all of the other ports on the protector at the same time. That little device does seem neat. I lost an a/c adapter for my laptop when lightening struck really close to my hotel. Fried the power brick but luckily the laptop was not damaged. At work and at home I use a power strip/surge protector when plugging in the tablet to charge.
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Ok tnx for the input. Just wanted to be sure if it would not harm the device if I use the usb wire without the charger adapter that came with asus but rather plug the usb cable directly to the belkin usb socket. Being stated that the tf700t is usb 3 and 15v is needed, will the belkin suffice to charge the device using its usb slot for charging without causing any harm? The spec says in belkin mini surge protector is 5V/500mA each usb port.
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Being stated that the tf700t is usb 3 and 15v is needed, will the belkin suffice to charge the device using its usb slot for charging without causing any harm? The spec says in belkin mini surge protector is 5V/500mA each usb port.
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It should work and do no harm, but it will be very very slow - maybe 5% per hour...
fsured said:
Depends on what you mean. Do you mean skip the Asus wall plug and use the usb ports on this protector? Then the answer is no. The usb ports on any device you use to charge the tablet needs to be usb 3.0 and supply the needed 15v of power. All of the usb plugs that are sold are made for 2-5v devices. If there is one that does supply the 15v then I have not seen it and many people using this forum would probably love to purchase it. You've stated one main reason to buy something like this, limiting the number of plugs to carry around, but it's also like $40 bucks to buy another plug from Asus.
That 2-5v is enough to charge cell phones, gps units, apple products, other tablets that don't use a proprietary power plug, etc. It may supply a small trickle of power similar to hooking up the device to a computer while the tablet is powered off. That would take hours to charge the device and not what you are looking for. I think one of the advantages Asus went for in using usb 3.0 and 15v is the speed of which the device can charge. It is pulling more power and able to delivery it to the battery faster. That is my guess but it is limiting our after market choices.
Now if you mean use that as added protection and have the Asus plug plugged into it, then yes it will work. If you are concerned about pulling too much power through it then don't have the device hooked up to it and use all of the other ports on the protector at the same time. That little device does seem neat. I lost an a/c adapter for my laptop when lightening struck really close to my hotel. Fried the power brick but luckily the laptop was not damaged. At work and at home I use a power strip/surge protector when plugging in the tablet to charge.
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One correction please. Its not usb 3.0. Its just usb 2.0. Check for the specs on asus site.
king231 said:
One correction please. Its not usb 3.0. Its just usb 2.0. Check for the specs on asus site.
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It's a USB 3 plug, and the additional lines are somehow used by the Asus charger for detecting the tablet and switching the voltage.
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It's a USB 3 plug, and the additional lines are somehow used by the Asus charger for detecting the tablet and switching the voltage.
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Oh! I was talking about the tablet. If the tablet had USB 2.0 why would the plug be of USB 3.0.
I'm using the stock charger but the cable is a bit short for me. I have two 3' USB extension cables but neither of them allow the tab to charge. The tab lights up as though I plugged the charger in but it doesn't ding nor does it actually charge. That are standard extensions and work with my Kindle & various HTC cell phones but not my TF300T. Anyone know why or could someone suggest a brand/type of USB extension cable that would work? I am also comfortable with buying a new one and rewiring or swapping wires on it if need be or buying wire and 2 ends and soldering it myself.
Since the tab is 15v and USB is 5v I'm guessing they swapped a wire somewhere in the plug to allow for more voltage.
Thoughts?
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I'm using the stock charger but the cable is a bit short for me. I have two 3' USB extension cables but neither of them allow the tab to charge. The tab lights up as though I plugged the charger in but it doesn't ding nor does it actually charge. That are standard extensions and work with my Kindle & various HTC cell phones but not my TF300T. Anyone know why or could someone suggest a brand/type of USB extension cable that would work? I am also comfortable with buying a new one and rewiring or swapping wires on it if need be or buying wire and 2 ends and soldering it myself.
Since the tab is 15v and USB is 5v I'm guessing they swapped a wire somewhere in the plug to allow for more voltage.
Thoughts?
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You have to use a USB 3.0 extension cable.
Seriously? That's it? Man, I feel like a dummy. It never would have occurred to me that 3.0 was necessary. Thank you for the help!
Kipper667 said:
Seriously? That's it? Man, I feel like a dummy. It never would have occurred to me that 3.0 was necessary. Thank you for the help!
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Yep that is it.
I bought my USB 3.0 extension cable from www.caseen.com. They also carry the stock chargers, cables and a couple other items that I was unaware even existed (a 2 port USB hub that plugs into the USB on your TF300T dock WITH an Ethernet port so you can connect DIRECTLY instead of staying wireless!). Fairly decent pricing and fast shipping.