User bdsunb on transformerforums.com has received a 2014.04 dated TF701T dock, which he says has no wobble at all (although this is his first TF701 and dock so hasn't got anything to compare it with). See http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...cussion/39673-problems-dock-8.html#post318402
Has anyone here seen this dock?
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User bdsunb on transformerforums.com has received a 2014.04 dated TF701T dock, which he says has no wobble at all (although this is his first TF701 and dock so hasn't got anything to compare it with). See.....]
Has anyone here seen this dock?
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I have the 2014.04 dock and it has no wobble, clicks in tight and no disconnect issues at all. I got it from B&H, New Egg and Tiger Direct are still selling the 2013.10 units.
That's very encouraging to hear, as I've been dithering whether to buy a TF701 and dock combo for some months.
Does anyone know if it's possible to tell the date of a dock by looking at the dock itself, rather than the box it comes in? Here in the UK the tablet and dock are only sold as a bundle, and I'm worried that, even if the date on the box says 2014.04, that might just be the date that they put the two items in the box, and the dock itself could still be old stock.
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That's very encouraging to hear, as I've been dithering whether to buy a TF701 and dock combo for some months.
Does anyone know if it's possible to tell the date of a dock by looking at the dock itself, rather than the box it comes in? Here in the UK the tablet and dock are only sold as a bundle, and I'm worried that, even if the date on the box says 2014.04, that might just be the date that they put the two items in the box, and the dock itself could still be old stock.
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It's fine. Mine too was purchased in the UK and the box has two stickers (for both the dock and the tablet). Mine in this case was 2013.11...
I just ordered a dock yesterday and requested one with a 2014.04 build date. I'll report back when I receive it.
Any updates?
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Any updates?
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I just received one from Amazon. It's a little difficult to get the tablet to fit in firmly but once it does, it stays in place. Only issue I'm running into is that the dock starts charging the tablet when the tablet is less than 90 percent charge. I had the Prime and the Infinity and those didn't begin charging until the tablet reached 70 percent. Is there any way to adjust this or is anyone else dealing with this issue?
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I just received one from Amazon. It's a little difficult to get the tablet to fit in firmly but once it does, it stays in place. Only issue I'm running into is that the dock starts charging the tablet when the tablet is less than 90 percent charge. I had the Prime and the Infinity and those didn't begin charging until the tablet reached 70 percent. Is there any way to adjust this or is anyone else dealing with this issue?
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I am pretty sure there is no way to adjust this but I am just curious as to why it would matter?
Part of the purpose of the dock is to recharge the tablet, as long as it does this why does it matter when?
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I am pretty sure there is no way to adjust this but I am just curious as to why it would matter?
Part of the purpose of the dock is to recharge the tablet, as long as it does this why does it matter when?
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Good point. Maybe I'm just used to it taking place closer to the 70 percent stage, which allows the dock to hold on to its battery for a longer period. I find that the dock drains much faster this way, which I'm not toally sure if that affects the battery's long-term life.
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For those who are interested, I got this version of the dock from Amazon seller Galactics. Other than charging the tablet once it hits 90 percent, I've had no issues with it so far.
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For those who are interested, I got this version of the dock from Amazon seller Galactics. Other than charging the tablet once it hits 90 percent, I've had no issues with it so far.
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Is it a 2014.04 dock?
Yep. Got it on Wednesday.
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Mine too was purchased in the UK and the box has two stickers (for both the dock and the tablet).
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I've just bought a tablet/dock combo from Amazon UK and for me the outer box only has one sticker on it, with one date.
Unfortunately, it's date 2014.01, so I've decided to return it to Amazon unopened (still sealed), with reason "Incompatible or not useful for intended purpose". It might be fine, but I don't want to risk it - they can sell it to someone else who can give it a go!
I have the 2014.01 and had no problems yet , working smoothly. Only problem yet was a flash when using touchpad after long time.
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It's the Fourth of July weekend! I'm wondering and hoping there is a dock out there with a price reduction courtesy of a promo. Wishing. Hoping.
i am ytrying to update the dock but it doesnt upgrade, keep saying try again
anyone know where i can get this file seprrately and manually install
Three weeks ago, I bought from ncix Toronto - Dock 10.2013 - everything is OK - updating firmware,battery charging , plug-in to display ...
I just got the 2014.04 dock. When I first plugged it in, it said it was updating firmware on the dock and then it said it failed updating. Now every time I turn it on, it doesn't try updating again :/ how would I be able to try updating it again?
Also, when the tablet is connected to the dock and draining power from the dock, the dock makes these small tick sounds. I don't know why I would be hearing that though. When I have the dock disconnected and charging, it doesn't make that sound. When they are both connected and charging through the 30 pin charger the dock doesn't make that sound. I really hope I don't have to return it
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take it back quick as you can for a swap over or refund and buy something else
it`s a trap
malos1984 said:
take it back quick as you can for a swap over or refund and buy something else
it`s a trap
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But aren't the 2014.04 all fixed now of the docking issues? I also found dock connecting problems, which I thought was previously fixed. I contacted the seller and am getting a replacement sent out to me. Why would it still be having issues?
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2 people are not enough opinions to say its fixed
Its not and those that say it is are lucky or satisfied with an unsatisfactory product.
Anyway good luck on the next i hope it works good
If not refund asap and move on.
I had mine close to a year and 4 times repair over 6months with them and still faulty.
Related
Hey folks, not sure if people have already seen these, but apparently they come into stock tomorrow (friday)
http://www.oddsandpods.co.uk/google-nexus-desktop-charging-cradle-battery-charger-p-1596.html
Nice1
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uh! uh! uh! me want! me want!
nice design indeed... now since all stuff is made in china, time to check ebay and DX to find the same thing without the label...
translation = cheaper
If in stock tomorrow I will be ordering, nice find!
Have you used this site before? If so opinoins on them? (Directed at anyone who has used the site).
Bit off topic but is a cheaper ebay battery just as good as a Original?
Looks good but won't work with cases
Jsut ordered mine
DOH!
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D1A3BEGSTA
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Jsut ordered mine
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Looks good but won't work with cases
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Glad I went for a pouch case, Looks really good i loved using my dock for my iPhone and iPod Touch
I wonder whether it would be stable enough to stick to a car dash and use it as an in-car dock..
i wouldn`t buy it.. every time i see things like this, i think it going to scratch the back of the handset..
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DOH!
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D1A3BEGSTA
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Twice as expensive though.
What is it that makes the phone decide it's 'docked' ??
When I plug my phone in to a micro-usb charger (or a micro-usb cable hooked up to a PC), then go to
Clock -> Dock Settings -> Audio
I still see the message 'Phone not docked', even though the phone is charging.
Does the phone have to be sync'ing with some software on a PC before it decides it's truly docked? Or does the cradle have some circuitry to deliver a message that tells the phone it is docked? I thought the cradle was simply a charger.
Still out of stock! It says "will be available from 25-th Feb" and now it is already 1st! Quite sad, as there are no other docks around.
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What is it that makes the phone decide it's 'docked' ??
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resistor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=820275
evlevl said:
Still out of stock!
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Not any longer !
I've just ordered one
Just ordered mine too!
This looks great, love the fact that it can do a spare battery too!
Tris
● AC Adaptor Power ready UK/US/EU Type (optional)
http://www.4u-mobi.com/onlineshop/online_shop_detail.php?pid=5692
Hi,
Where are you ordering the dock from? Is it from oddsandpods.com?
Just googled them and the reviews dont seem very favourable.
Could you please give us some feedback on how their service has been?
Thanks
I've just received information:
"Thank you for your order. Your order has been passed to the warehouse for picking and will be dispatched within 2 days. Should we be unable to send your order on time we will email you to advise of any delay."
When (if) dock arrive, I'll try to post some pictures and write a little bit about service.
Ordered from Odds and Pods on 24th Feb, not received it yet or getting any order updates! really not happy with these guys!
So I have seen all the posts for the cases but can't seem to find anywhere in the US that has any info on when they will be available. I know last year when I got my N2 the folio cases were available in the store that day. I called a few ATT stores and all they have is the incipio case that doesn't offer wireless charging. Does anyone have any info on these Samsung brand cases?
This site shows them "due in 2-3 weeks" http://www.mobilefun.com/40790-offi...-3-s-view-wireless-charging-cover---black.htm
No luck my friend I can't find it either. I don't think I've seen such a premature phone release when it comes to accessories for this phone.
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agent929 said:
No luck my friend I can't find it either. I don't think I've seen such a premature phone release when it comes to accessories for this phone.
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Yeah I'm really disappointed with the lack of accessories! I don't want to buy a regular case and then turn around and purchase a wireless charging case 2-3 weeks later.... Ended up selling my AT&T Note 3 in favor of the T-mo n900t, already running a custom rom and on att lte
I'm sorta miffed, too. I think they want to see how the phone will do before they start churning out accessories. I can't figure out why they don't add features without changing the form factor, at least as far as legacy compatibility is concerned.
I ordered a $4 TPU case and a Skinomi (wet application) screen protector. I like to have a cheap (or just durable) backup case option for camping, and for the possibility of getting a new device under insurance because of theft or total destruction. But still, this is a lot of weeks to be waiting for a feature included on their previous release. And for the time being: this (as of 10 Oct, 2013) http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Qi-Wireless-charging-Receiver-Charger-Adapter-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-III-/321228364804?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item4acab3dc04
tell me about it, im waiting for the protective cover+
I ordered wireless charging kit here (presumably shipped, but I didn't get it yet):
http://www.shopandroid.com/samsung-wireless-charging-kit/5A233A15944.htm
Also, I saw S-view flip covers at BestBuy in Toronto. They look very nice...
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Yeah I'm really disappointed with the lack of accessories! I don't want to buy a regular case and then turn around and purchase a wireless charging case 2-3 weeks later.... Ended up selling my AT&T Note 3 in favor of the T-mo n900t, already running a custom rom and on att lte
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Please elaborate on the ROM, I got a note 3 too and only thing I have done is root and use themer launcher.
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Please elaborate on the ROM, I got a note 3 too and only thing I have done is root and use themer launcher.
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Go to the T-mo note 3 forums and you'll see they got custom roms already due to the unlockable bootloader..
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Go to the T-mo note 3 forums and you'll see they got custom roms already due to the unlockable bootloader..
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will do thanks
I have to apologize for the long links, sort of. I personally would rather read at least part of them before I click on them, especially on a forum as popular a XDA.
Note3 inductive sticker: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Standard-Wireless-Charging-Receiver-for-SAMSUNG-Galaxy-Note-3-Note-III-/151136534238
OR
http://lifehacker.com/5598744/hack-an-induction-charger-to-work-with-any-cellphone
only much easier without having to tap into the USB port. I got two for my "old" S3 for about US$12 each. If my measurements are right, I'm just going to snip the space between the two contacts and stick it in sideways on the Note3 battery, slightly too high, but not enough to let the coils be too off. I usually don't post my hacks, but if this one works and does it before anything gets released, or if everything released is still as expensive as it is now, I might.
Pads:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BCC2B1Q/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless-Charger-USB-Charging-Pad-for-Nokia-Lumia-920-HTC-8X-Google-Nexus4-US-/400557560711?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item5d43175387"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless-Charger-USB-Charging-Pad-for-Nokia-Lumia-920-HTC-8X-Google-Nexus4-US-/400557560711?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item5d43175387[/URL]
Nokia Hack for Nexus 4: http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B00A3NCC5K/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_1?ie=UTF8&index=1
So, really essentially, inductive charging is spinning magnets hopping up a copper coil so much it sends the extra energy into the battery as an electrical charge (I imagine with some other metals it might've been heat). Hopefully the coil doesn't have to be too precisely placed to get enough charge.
I'm seriously thinking about investing in Neodymium mining.
I aslo went to the Tmo store today. It's a little one. They had one S-View cover without inductive charging for US$60. The guy, who had one (no Qi) on his new Note3, indicated on a spreadsheet on the "register" screen that the inductive charging ones will be $70 only at the Sammy (Tmo has dedicated Samsung centers)) stores, and I only saw black (BLK).
I really want to see what color the "red" one is. I saw it listed as "pink" somewhere, but I imagine they might have had it mixed up with the light pink (more of a dirt-magnet than the white IMHO) because a lot of the photos of them look rather pinkish or maroonish. I've seen a couple of shots of branded flip covers that look really (really) red, some that look almost brick, and of course a bunch I might call magenta only because I think it's a word to describe a color without another descriptor (that Tmo borrowed because actually calling it what it is, Hot Pink, completely alienates about 50% of its clientele).
Anyone see any color out there?
Amazon preorder
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Wireless-Charging-Cover/dp/B00F3587PW
Appears to have the part # for just the cover, not that cover/case.
flymods said:
Yeah I'm really disappointed with the lack of accessories! I don't want to buy a regular case and then turn around and purchase a wireless charging case 2-3 weeks later.... Ended up selling my AT&T Note 3 in favor of the T-mo n900t, already running a custom rom and on att lte
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New Hybrid build.prop for N900T users on AT&T...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485441
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Janis said:
I have to apologize for the long links, sort of. I personally would rather read at least part of them before I click on them, especially on a forum as popular a XDA.
Note3 inductive sticker: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Standard-Wireless-Charging-Receiver-for-SAMSUNG-Galaxy-Note-3-Note-III-/151136534238
OR
http://lifehacker.com/5598744/hack-an-induction-charger-to-work-with-any-cellphone
only much easier without having to tap into the USB port. I got two for my "old" S3 for about US$12 each. If my measurements are right, I'm just going to snip the space between the two contacts and stick it in sideways on the Note3 battery, slightly too high, but not enough to let the coils be too off. I usually don't post my hacks, but if this one works and does it before anything gets released, or if everything released is still as expensive as it is now, I might.
Pads:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BCC2B1Q/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless-Charger-USB-Charging-Pad-for-Nokia-Lumia-920-HTC-8X-Google-Nexus4-US-/400557560711?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item5d43175387"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless-Charger-USB-Charging-Pad-for-Nokia-Lumia-920-HTC-8X-Google-Nexus4-US-/400557560711?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item5d43175387[/URL]
Nokia Hack for Nexus 4: http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B00A3NCC5K/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_1?ie=UTF8&index=1
So, really essentially, inductive charging is spinning magnets hopping up a copper coil so much it sends the extra energy into the battery as an electrical charge (I imagine with some other metals it might've been heat). Hopefully the coil doesn't have to be too precisely placed to get enough charge.
I'm seriously thinking about investing in Neodymium mining.
I aslo went to the Tmo store today. It's a little one. They had one S-View cover without inductive charging for US$60. The guy, who had one (no Qi) on his new Note3, indicated on a spreadsheet on the "register" screen that the inductive charging ones will be $70 only at the Sammy (Tmo has dedicated Samsung centers)) stores, and I only saw black (BLK).
I really want to see what color the "red" one is. I saw it listed as "pink" somewhere, but I imagine they might have had it mixed up with the light pink (more of a dirt-magnet than the white IMHO) because a lot of the photos of them look rather pinkish or maroonish. I've seen a couple of shots of branded flip covers that look really (really) red, some that look almost brick, and of course a bunch I might call magenta only because I think it's a word to describe a color without another descriptor (that Tmo borrowed because actually calling it what it is, Hot Pink, completely alienates about 50% of its clientele).
Anyone see any color out there?
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there are pictures of the red case on engadget or android central, i forget where i saw them, it's indeed red and not pink, like a apple red kind of.
i ordered one from the att store when i picked up my note, i'm wondering if it's a wireless charging one since it was like $70 but whatevs. i've also seen some on craigslist here and there
mobilefun.com states that they are expecting to ship orders tomorrow, having just got paid I went ahead and ordered one, here's to hoping for the best!
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mobilefun.com states that they are expecting to ship orders tomorrow, having just got paid I went ahead and ordered one, here's to hoping for the best!
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I did the same. Got reply from them. That it's coming November 24th.
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I did the same. Got reply from them. That it's coming November 24th.
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The email that I got saying that they were delayed said they'll get them 10/24 (oct), hopefully there won't be any further issues!
wondering whether to cancel mobilefun order as they have again postponed delivery saying stocks coming 31st oct. 2nd time they have postponed the dates. looks like they are taking the piss, stating earlier dates to get more orders when all websites dont have any confirmed date.
So please excuse my ignorance here, but could I just buy one of those inductive charge stickers made for the note 3 and use that with any back plate? Just get any Qi charger for it to work with? Thanks all. New to the whole inductive charger thing.
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So please excuse my ignorance here, but could I just buy one of those inductive charge stickers made for the note 3 and use that with any back plate? Just get any Qi charger for it to work with? Thanks all. New to the whole inductive charger thing.
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yes you could but the s view functions wouldnt work with the 2 pin receivers and i dont know if it will even work with the 3 pin receivers.
please note that the n3 has 3 ins at the back near the wireless charging and 2 for nfc but of the 3 pins only top 2 are for wireless charging and the third is for s view functions colour changing of screen etc as far as my info goes.
will let you know in a few days as i have orders pending delivery for official and generic types and will test them out with several of my wireless chargers. my orders have been delayed 2-3 times already and dont know when they will come as have placed them a while back. it doesnt seem to be in stock anywhere.
You are correct.
You are correct i got one of the stickers and a wireless charger and have the regular s-view case and the case no longer works, im wondering if i can somehow solder the contacts togeter without messing it up but for 11 bucks the wireless charging does work pretty well. Through the galaxy charge app im getting around 650 not the 1800 i would get from the 3.0. However i dont have to worry about plugging it in or messing up my port now. will keep you informed.
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yes you could but the s view functions wouldnt work with the 2 pin receivers and i dont know if it will even work with the 3 pin receivers.
please note that the n3 has 3 ins at the back near the wireless charging and 2 for nfc but of the 3 pins only top 2 are for wireless charging and the third is for s view functions colour changing of screen etc as far as my info goes.
will let you know in a few days as i have orders pending delivery for official and generic types and will test them out with several of my wireless chargers. my orders have been delayed 2-3 times already and dont know when they will come as have placed them a while back. it doesnt seem to be in stock anywhere.
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So the foil trick did not work, or at least i could not get it to work as the foil yanked off one of the contacts on the charger. It looks like the sview uses the bottom two and the charger uses the top two. I sometimes wish i never watched macgyver as a kid. But it still works just no sview functions but i really didnt use it much anyways as you are stuck with stock samsung music apps.
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You are correct i got one of the stickers and a wireless charger and have the regular s-view case and the case no longer works, im wondering if i can somehow solder the contacts togeter without messing it up but for 11 bucks the wireless charging does work pretty well. Through the galaxy charge app im getting around 650 not the 1800 i would get from the 3.0. However i dont have to worry about plugging it in or messing up my port now. will keep you informed.
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I've seen posts that newer builds of the keyboard dock would have the connection issues fixed. Has anyone gotten one of these " 2013.11" or later newer build keyboard docks and can confirm it actually has the issues resolved? I'd really like to get the keyboard dock for my tablet, but don't want to deal with the issues of the broken keyboard dock.
So has anyone actually gotten a working keyboard dock from a newer batch?
Thanks!
My friend is getting one for Christmas. Unfortunately that means you'll have to wait until then to get confirmation from me.
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I've had two docks now. I got the replacement on December 2. It's funny because I never had a problem with disconnection until I went to write a response to you OP. I can tell you that the second one seemed put together far better than the first, but it still has A LOT of wiggle room in it. It does not dock like the TF201 did. It has no support on the front. That is nice if you use a screen protector like I do, but like I said, it does have issues.
The primary reason I buy these tablets is because of the dock. I really hope Asus does the right thing here. I hated my tf201 because of the extreme lag caused by the i/o controller or whatever, and now this. Kind of a drag.
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I've had two docks now. I got the replacement on December 2. It's funny because I never had a problem with disconnection until I went to write a response to you OP. I can tell you that the second one seemed put together far better than the first, but it still has A LOT of wiggle room in it. It does not dock like the TF201 did. It has no support on the front. That is nice if you use a screen protector like I do, but like I said, it does have issues.
The primary reason I buy these tablets is because of the dock. I really hope Asus does the right thing here. I hated my tf201 because of the extreme lag caused by the i/o controller or whatever, and now this. Kind of a drag.
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Was the "build date" number different on the packaging when you got the replacement?
I agree, the primary reason I got this tablet was the real keyboard dock for it. Seemed like a much better solution than the generic bluetooth keyboard docks I see on the internet. It's funny...always heard about the IO issues with this series of tablets...but dock always seemed to be really solid. The one time I actually go buy one...the IO issues are fixed, but the dock is now having issues.
On the transformerforum someone got a tablet with dock with production date 2013.11.
He reports that the flex is nearly absent and it connects more firmly.
Also the connection problem didn't popup.
Good news but now waiting for more people with the same experience.
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Snah001 said:
On the transformerforum someone got a tablet with dock with production date 2013.11.
He reports that the flex is nearly absent and it connects more firmly.
Also the connection problem didn't popup.
Good news but now waiting for more people with the same experience.
Sent from my superfast Asus Infinity TF701with Dock
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Mine is on the way back to Asus so let's see what comes back :fingers-crossed:
If anybody does get a hold of this new keyboard please post where you bought it from. Thanks
Sent from my K00C using XDA Premium HD app waiting patiently for this keyboard fix.
Sorry if dumb question, but how can i check my dock build date?
thanks
Taufik15 said:
Sorry if dumb question, but how can i check my dock build date?
thanks
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Date is on the box where it came in.
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I received my 6th keyboard a few days ago from Amazon. I was happy to see I finally got one with a manufacture date of 11/2013. I immediately inserted an SD card and tried moving the viewing angled. I did not see the SD card disconnecting and reconnecting so was hopeful.
Last night I noticed that the dock was not charging the tablet. I had to disconnect and replace the tablet in the dock 5 or 6 times before the widget showed the tablet charging.
This morning I tried viewing a video file on the external SD card in the dock. Changing the viewing and repeatedly caused loss of the data connection and the video player to crash.
Fail :crying:
I had the TF101 since it came out and was happy and had none of these problems. I now have had 2 of the tablets and 6 of the docks. I really want the TF701 to work for me but think I need to give up on this device find another option. I might try replacing dock or both dock and tablet again just because I want the tablet/dock combo and I am stubborn.
I got message that Tabletcenter had the TF701 in stock again and I could get a swap.
In the store they showed me the newest batch and it was 2013.10 so now I said keep it buddy and give money back.
So for now no TF701 anymore till it is proven that the problems are solved.
Using the TF700 again.:crying:
Snah001 said:
I got message that Tabletcenter had the TF701 in stock again and I could get a swap.
In the store they showed me the newest batch and it was 2013.10 so now I said keep it buddy and give money back.
So for now no TF701 anymore till it is proven that the problems are solved.
Using the TF700 again.:crying:
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I certainly would not accept a dock with October manufacture date. You did the smart thing.
@marcmarshall - how was the flex in the 2013.11 build compared to your previous dock versions?
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@marcmarshall - how was the flex in the 2013.11 build compared to your previous dock versions?
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Not sure what you mean by flex but I have not noticed any obvious slop in the connection on any of them. I really went by performance and did not check closely for that though. I did have to replace a dock with my original TF101 and I learned back then that you want to hear two crisp snaps as the connectors on both sides lock into place. I have been having trouble getting that and even when I do I still get problems. The connection right now feels tight with no obvious slop but I just did another swivel test as I am writing this and the SD card disconnected and reconnected causing a video to crash.
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Not sure what you mean by flex but I have not noticed any obvious slop in the connection on any of them.
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This is what I mean:
http://youtu.be/Nj0Hqeb1Mxk
The 11/2013 dock I have now had that kind of flex. I never thought that would effect the connection but maybe it does.
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This is what I mean:
http://youtu.be/Nj0Hqeb1Mxk
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marcmarshall said:
The 11/2013 dock I have now had that kind of flex. I never thought that would effect the connection but maybe it does.
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If my repaired dock has that flex I'll be happy - my 2013/10 was far worse than that.
sbdags said:
If my repaired dock has that flex I'll be happy - my 2013/10 was far worse than that.
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My 2013.10 from ebuyer is similar to the YouTube video. Also I've had no disconnections so far
Guess there is no need for me to do a RMA for the moment.
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My 2013.10 from ebuyer is similar to the YouTube video. Also I've had no disconnections so far
Guess there is no need for me to do a RMA for the moment.
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My TF701 (2013.10) from eBuyer does have flex, but no disconnects as of yet. I've tried various angles.
My guess is that the flex could be to stop the few reported instances of cracked glass (previous generation Transformer Pads).
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This is what I mean:
http://youtu.be/Nj0Hqeb1Mxk
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My TF700 has about that much flex and it doesn't loose any connection with the dock. Maybe the TF701 connection issues arenot completey caused by this flex?
Already lost my charging dock :crying: but they are not listed yet by Samsung like the ones they have for other Gear...
I wonder if only of the existing one would be compatible. If anyone find a source for these, update this thread or if someone can check the pin layout (with volt and amps) to do the DIY road.
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Already lost my charging dock :crying: but they are not listed yet by Samsung like the ones they have for other Gear...
I wonder if only of the existing one would be compatible. If anyone find a source for these, update this thread or if someone can check the pin layout (with volt and amps) to do the DIY road.
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Just happened to me...maybe the gear 2 or duo charging cradle will work?
I just checked the Samsung website and compared it to my charging cradle, the pins on the Gear 2/ Duo are misaligned compared to the Gear Live. Even if it snaps on, it won't make a connection. Might have to wait till they start shipping on the 7th.
Pins:
plus.google.com/100616398601172723862/posts/KQDWdzaVno3
Pre-order in UK
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-gear-2-neo-smartwatch-usb-charger-p46754.htm
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Pre-order in UK
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-gear-2-neo-smartwatch-usb-charger-p46754.htm
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£15.. for a little bit of plastic. rip-off!!
rikwebb said:
Pre-order in UK
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-gear-2-neo-smartwatch-usb-charger-p46754.htm
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That is an incorrect part by the way. It is only meant for the Samsung Gear Neo devices. The pins in the back are centered in the Gear Live, but offside in the Neo.
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That is an incorrect part by the way. It is only meant for the Samsung Gear Neo devices. The pins in the back are centered in the Gear Live, but offside in the Neo.
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They have changed that - as it originally said Gear Live
Must have been a mistake on their part.
It's in stock and the price is $1.49 http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-gear-live-smartwatch-charger-p47504.htm
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It's in stock and the price is $1.49 http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-gear-live-smartwatch-charger-p47504.htm
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now showing as ONLY £999.99
now $35.49 via US site.
Still seems pretty steep for something I am going to need a few of
http://www.mobilefun.com/47504-samsung-gear-live-smartwatch-charger.htm
I get my 3D printer tomorrow, I'm totally new to it all but I'm going to try working on a solution. It'll probably require mutilating the stock charger for parts for make a dock, but what could possibly be worse than stock?
I wish they launch extra docking station sooner. Its a really big need. I am afraid to lose the current as its so small !
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I get my 3D printer tomorrow, I'm totally new to it all but I'm going to try working on a solution. It'll probably require mutilating the stock charger for parts for make a dock, but what could possibly be worse than stock?
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If you can create a solution with that printer, that also solves the issues that people are having with things breaking thanks to that little charger, ya might be able to sell those...in which case...may I ask for a discount
Its available now at http://www.mobilefun.com/47504-samsung-gear-live-smartwatch-charger.htm
Samsung Gear Live Smartwatch Charger for $35.49+shipping
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Its available now at http://www.mobilefun.com/47504-samsung-gear-live-smartwatch-charger.htm
Samsung Gear Live Smartwatch Charger for $35.49+shipping
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I ordered it and received a "Samsung GALAXY Gear Charging Dock". Sending it back for a refund. I don't believe they have them.
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I ordered it and received a "Samsung GALAXY Gear Charging Dock". Sending it back for a refund. I don't believe they have them.
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Thanks for the information. I will cancel my order in that case.
BYW, Google just started selling chargers for G watch so hopefully soon for Gear Live too.
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=lg_g_watch_charger
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If you can create a solution with that printer, that also solves the issues that people are having with things breaking thanks to that little charger, ya might be able to sell those...in which case...may I ask for a discount
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I have zero 3D modeling experience and don't yet own a caliper to take measurements of the charger, but my idea was to just make a good stable base (like the G Watch's charger) and sculpt a dip in it for the stock charger to fit into along with a hole for the cord. Simple, but then you could snap the clips off of the charger to protect the watch.
Appears to be available on Amazon: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MTLILJA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered one, and should have it on 2014-09-10. I'll update once received to confirm it is for Gear Live and it works...
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Appears to be available on Amazon: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MTLILJA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered one, and should have it on 2014-09-10. I'll update once received to confirm it is for Gear Live and it works...
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Thanks! If it works okay, I may pick one up too.
Asus TF701T keyboard dock TF701T-DOCK-AD02 $89+shipping+filler at TigerDirect. It is $119.99 brand new. If you add $6 in fillers, you can take the MasterPass discount of $30. Shipping is about $4. So total is $89+filler+shipping+tax if any. You can get another $10 off via coupons.com if you link your card to TigerDirect making it a terrific $79+other bits.
I am in for 1. I hope I will get the new stock of 2014.04 or even later so I won't have disconnects.
Update: I received a 2014.04 and did not experience disconnects in the first 2 hours of use. Does this tend to start happening over time?
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Update: I received a 2014.04 and did not experience disconnects in the first 2 hours of use. Does this tend to start happening over time?
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If you didn't space the keyboard locking latch out from the tablet, my guess is this will continue to happen, some dude on YouTube made a kit for this tablet and it worked great with that
specifically, where the metal of the tablet touches the metal of the keyboard at any point it does, other than the connector (don't put strain on the connector!) is required unless they fixed this with a later model by making the tolerance there a bit smaller (I don't remember what mine was, BUT I bought the combo tablet + keyboard new so it was very likely it was the older keyboard dock with the problem we've all experienced)
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I am selling one brand new and the date on the back is 2014.04
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-TF701...-Keyboard-Add-on-Battery-USB-3-0/283565558873