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[Eee Pad Transformer General] E_man5112:
This. The dock is an accessory. Not a requirement. However, at $550, you get a tablet with similiar specs, a GPS, a keyboard, extended battery, HDMI and USB host for the price of an ipad.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] czm:
sadly mine now looks like an expensive paperweight. Just got up to find I can't even turn the thing on. Will leave it on charge while I'm at work but its not looking good...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] inakipaz:
What has happened there? Just to not make the same mistakes ...

Enviado desde mi Nexus S usando Tapatalk
[Eee Pad Transformer General] redmongoose:
No, they are only selling the keyboard at £54.99 to the early adopters as the tablet +keyboard bundle was not available at launch. This is a time limited offer.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] soalle:
Nope, it does not look like as a limited time offer:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/asus-eee-pad-transformer-and-eee-slate-ep121-get-official-uk-pri/

It is even mentioned in the press release:

http://www.slashgear.com/asus-eee-p...slate-ep121-officially-priced-dated-30143364/

429GBP for 16GB + keyboard.

I am positive in having that translated in 499$ or even lower when bought as a bundle:

- 16GB eee pad = 379GBP --> 399$

- 16GB eee pad + keyboard = 429GBP --> 499$.... or lower...

my only hope is that the bundle will be available since the release date
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Magnesus:
Is it possible to sideload app to Transformer right now? Is it possible to use the tablet for app development (or is root required?)? I want to learn to write apps for Android, but don't have any device yet. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] human_error:
If yours has crashed while the screen is off you can manually turn it off by holding the power button in for a while. Just to be safe hold power down for 20 seconds, then wait 1 min and try to start it up. I've had a bad app freeze mine and that was how I got it back.

It supports sideloading and app development out the box :-)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] czm:
Cheers - it is the second time it has done it, but it has come back to life. I thought maybe the battery had discharged overnight. I suspect with this and the force closes I am getting on core android apps (market, maps) that honeycomb isn't quite ready for showtime and really could do with an update

I'll persevere though - keeps life interesting......................
[Eee Pad Transformer General] jms_uk:
Touch wood.. not had any of the fc's that people are experiencing.. honeycomb's in its infancy sure, but looking good so far... :-)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] wz1808:
sdfgsdfg

sdfgsdfffffffffgsdfffffffffffffffg:D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] redmongoose:
Sorry, I meant the price is time limited. I think the keyboard unit will retail for more!!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
I would assume a root would only be required if you were writing an app that required root access.

Sounds like you have installed something it doesnt agree with. Troubleshooting what however wont be easy.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] htc6500uk:
AFAIK, there have only been official announcements of general retail and webstore available of the Transformer on its own or bundled with the keyboard dock. I have not seen any mention for the keyboard being available as a later add-on although this is bound to happen.

redmongoose is quite right in saying that early adopters who couldn't buy the bundle, can buy the keyboard/dock at a special discount of £54.99 for a limited time.

Asus details the offer at: http://techinstyle.tv/news/eee-pad-transformer-keyboard-dock-offer/
[Eee Pad Transformer General] jms_uk:
Does anyone know how long it'll take them to send a confirmation after emailing ilovekeyboard@asus.com ??

I sent them an email after COB on Friday, but haven't heard anything yet - some people reported getting an reply from Asus quite shortly after emailing them. Wouldn't want to miss the boat is all :)

** EDIT ** Took a punt and sent them a second email, got a reply within minutes with the same details as others who've requested a dock purchase
[Eee Pad Transformer General] neotekz:
do you guys think that it will be really hard to replace the battery? usually lithium ions are only good for a year or so and a tablet with a bad battery that can't be replace it's pretty useless.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] htc6500uk:
No manufacturer is going to sell something that is "useless" after a year. Many phones and tablets now have 'permanent' batteries that are not easily replaced.

Various companies offer a fast turnaround to replace batteries in these devices and the more adventurous can do it themselves as instructions on how to physically replace them are widely available on the net once a device is a few months old. I don't see it as a serious problem.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
Battery

I'd just like to compare my battery stats with others who have the device because I think my battery current widget app is lying to me. The screen on mA rating seems a bit too low. I've set it to 8300mA battery capacity, but i'm not 100% sure that's the actual capacity. Maybe someone can correct me on this.

Standby (screen off) with no wifi = 2mA

Standby (screen off) with wifi =5-8mA

Screen on without wifi =40-70mA

Screen on with wifi = 55-75mA

Battery Temperature:

Heavy load = 28C

No/light load = 21C

Is this in the ball park that everyone else is getting or is my battery app telling porkies?

Edit: It's looking like the battery might be 6800mah.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Matchstick:
Looks like to celebrate the Transformer getting it's own XDA section this week Paul @ Modaco has rooted his.

http://twitpic.com/4jlhjn
[Eee Pad Transformer General] djdevine2:
I saw this too! Hurry up and get on sale in the US!!!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] niallmal:
Root is fantastic news. I've ordered my Transformer + keyboard combo from Amazon. Will get it before easter I hope.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
That was quick. So much for it having a harder to crack bootloader then. :rolleyes: Let the good times roll.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Bumble-Bee:
:P the root is no where near done tho ....... no redundancy .... or way to flash boot / recovery yet

btw im @BumbleDroid on twitter
[Eee Pad Transformer General] redmongoose:
Well what are you doing on here, hurry up and get it sorted :p

Seriously thanks for your hard work, it is really appreciated - especially to those of us without the skills / knowledge who have to rely on great devs.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
Yeah but surely its all downhill sailing once you have superuser. Good job btw, I have faith in you. :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] czm:
Followed your example and sent a second email. Got the invoice and confirmation. Looking at the reference number I guess that I was the 21st person to order a keyboard.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Putzy:
I bit the bullet today and ordered the tablet standalone from Comet... Should be getting it on Wednesday.

I'll then decide whether or not to take ASUS up on that offer of the keyboard for £55. I'm willing to pay £5 more than the bundle, simply because I'd rather have the tablet now.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] icStatic:
I had an outstanding order for the bundle on Amazon, but I was getting itchy feet and ordered just the pad from Comet instead. I'll also be getting it on Wed! I quoted the code "5OFF" too and got £19 off my order, which is valid until the 13th.

My only concern at the moment is the lack of a micro usb port on the pad for charging with, as I'd rather have more than one charging cable than lugging it around everywhere. Presumably in time there will be more accessories available for it.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] htc6500uk:
Full PDF Manual for the TF101 and keyboard dock now available on the Asus website or for a faster download: http://www.mediafire.com/?9mmrxnpmdxyjsd7
[Eee Pad Transformer General] DroidHam:
Any news on a US release date? Whats themost accurate rumor?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
End of April/early May.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Vyse666:
PC Richard had the keyboard dock up for preorder yesterday (it was taken down since then), and it listed April 17th as the availability date.

I imagine, if it holds, you'll see the same "soft" launch of the Asus Transformer in the US next week that we did on the 6th in the UK.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] DroidHam:
/me puts his gtab and CLIP for sale on ebay
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Matchstick:
Strictly speaking the UKs soft launch was on the 30th of march with customers actually being able to buy the product on 6th (I think the first units were delivered by Comet to customers on 7th)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Putzy:
The code wouldn't work for me unfortunately... I've seen it mentioned on a few sites that the code seems to be selective.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] rio911:
hands on

Hi Transformers,

I just want to give a +1 on the separate thread for the Asus Transformer.

I have already ordered mine (comet and 5OFF :D ) and expecting delivery tomorrow!!! Can't wait. I couldn't wait so much that last Thu, 7th Apr, I went to the local comet store and played around with the display unit.... All I can say is: NICE.

Hope we get a dedicated thread on xda,

rio
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dcmtnbkr:
http://pccyber.com/?v=Product&i=TPC-AS-TF101-A1

They have it april 25th for canada, so a april 17th launch would be possible for the US. All speculation of course :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] johnsto:
They appear to be sending out e-mails manually rather than automated response. It took them a few hours to reply to mine but got there eventually!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] icStatic:
I called Customer Support to add it (because I forgot to do it when I placed it). The number for Customer Support (bypassing the 0844) is 01482 320 681.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] wtek:
Another question to the UK-ers...is there a 32GB version or is this initial batch at launch only 16GB versions? I'm confused with the specs on the 3 tablets I have my eyes on (asus, toshiba and samsung).
[Eee Pad Transformer General] czm:
Ive only seen 16gb models available so far
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bobcatuk:
I shared your concern, I have also emailed Asus asking where we can buy the chargers separately with their 40-pin propriety connector on it, hopefully with longer length cable than the one that was provided.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
I didnt get a reply from the ilovekeyboard@asus.com address on my first email so i also sent a couple more and got a reply that way. But as mentioned before it looks like they are dealing with them manually. Was assuming it was going to be an automated response. Annoyingly it requires a bank transfer which I just tried to do online, only to be told by my bank that I need a stupid pin calculator thing. Oh well good job it's up until the 29th April, and wont be delivered til May anyways.

So no one else is having problems with the Asus MyLibrary software? If it's just me I guess i'll have to try a reset and re-install everything. Will be glad when Titanium Backup works, once we can root.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bobcatuk:
Mine seems to be working ok, it lists all the recently viewed PDF Books i have been reading, opens them and reads fine, what sort of problems you having with yours, is it force closing on you or something ?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] htc6500uk:
Please post any response you get as I would like to know that some kind of replacement charger/lead is available as the non-standard lead and dual-voltage charger means we are very much at the mercy of Asus until some "compatible" chargers/leads are available.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
The first few times I loaded it and could read the default ebook. I tried the text to speech thing which said I needed to download something from the market. I think it was Pico (edit: it wasnt it was speech synthesis data installer). Downloaded it. Ran book and played the voices fine. Then I tried again after adding some ebooks in epub and pdf formats. It shows a sort of book shelf display of the front covers, then when its finished loading that it just closes. It doesnt give the force close box on the screen, it's as if it just minimises. But the only way to bring it up on screen again is to clear the cache in the aplications settings. Then it loads up and does the same thing each time. I guess I'll try getting rid of pico and see if that makes any difference, as I'm assuming most of you havent tried that feature/installed it yet for the text to speech. Maybe thats the culprit.

I wrote a message to asus support about it but was told there were currently no updates.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bobcatuk:
I emailed them last night about it, as soon as i get a response i will post it here :)

It has also been mentioned that you cant use a standard usb extension cable with the charger, i tried this and yep it does not want to play ball at all, apparently the provided usb cable with the 40-pin connector attached uses 9 pins in the usb instead of the usual 4 or 5 pins in a standard usb cable, i was wondering if a usb-3 cable would work, i could be way off the mark here though ...

Anyone got a usb-3 cable to test it ?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bobcatuk:
I haven't downloaded the Pico add-on so that may be the fault, does it list Pico in the normal downloaded app's list for you to remove it ?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dcmtnbkr:
Corupt ebook or pdf maybe?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] DroidHam:
ROOTED!

Transformer has been rooted...

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/transformer-rooted-before-asus-can-get-it-out-the-door/
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
Yeah it's the 'speech synthesis data installer' which I think is part of Pico. Yes it was listed in the apps and I uninstalled but it didnt help.

I don't think so. I removed them all and added only a couple to try and its still doing the same thing.

It's just annoying because it looks like it will be a really good app, and at the moment im using several apps to do the same job.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nutsonfire:
I have a question for those that own one already.

Does it really say TF101 on the box labels or something? In Switzerland the only retailer that offers them for now has a T102 number which sounds odd.

Don't want to get screwed with a non IPS screen or something like that.

Thanks.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bobcatuk:
Very interesting, didn't think it would take too long, cant wait for the details to be released :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
It says TF101 on mine. I think TF102 was the tablet with the keyboard dock model number.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] wtek:
Maybe that's the bundle with keyboard dock? or perhaps the 32GB version?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Magnesus:
It's starting. Asus will make dozens of Transformers with strange numbers now. :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] htc6500uk:
There was reported in this very forum already - about 30 posts ago!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nutsonfire:
No they have the dock separate and also T102-32 for 32Gb version... That's why I'm asking if anyone really has a label that says TF101.

Yeah... as long as I get an IPS screen and GPS they can do all the numbers they want lol;)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dcmtnbkr:
I thought it wasnt sticking?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] htc6500uk:
Beautiful Widgets updated today - now has full support for tablets with Honeycomb. Number of fixes/addons including a new 4 x 3 Super Clock.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] djdevine2:
Found something interesting in the manual on page 6!

It says "Built-in rear Camera (on selected models)". Maybe there is a basic low-end model coming out? It's a bit odd....
[Eee Pad Transformer General] evilPERSOn2009:
:mad::mad::mad:Damn you ASUS! Release the Transformer in US for $399.99 already! I'm sick and tired of waiting.:mad::mad::mad:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dianoga7:
That could also suggest a business targeted model.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] soalle:
The keyboard dock was listed as 149$.... I still hope that the bundle will be at 499$...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] djdevine2:
Yeah, that's what I was thinking, maybe thats the model ending in a 2?

BTW, it's gonna be great once we get our own zone!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nutsonfire:
They put up other numbers for those.. Ok so better watch out what I'm buying... I think they just made a part number up, but I'll call the shop just to make sure.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Magnesus:
Strange thing - Asus Slider was supposed to be basicaly an Asus Tranformer with build in small keyboard (and without the dock). Today some sites reported that it will be Intel based - http://www.slashgear.com/the-atom-z...feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+slashgear+(SlashGear) - I wonder if it will still be using Android. Google has x86 support for NDK in plans (so maybe they want to make official x86 version some time), but right know HC is not working on x86 as far as I know.

PS. I think it's a mistake - in the press release there is nothing about Asus Slider - http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/intel-rolls-out-atom-z670-oak-trail-processor-for-tablets/
[Eee Pad Transformer General] soalle:
In UK:

the SKU for the 16GB is: TF101-1B027A

the SKU for the 16GB + keyboard is: TF101-1B028A
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Mrmar94:
Awesome transformer section.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nutsonfire:
Yeah i dont know... the shop where i ordered my transformer lists the android sliders. www.digitec.ch
[Eee Pad Transformer General] edge929:
First post, read this entire damn thread (only took 2 days). I've been following all the HC tablets like most here and feel the Transformer has the best price/features ratio (for me at least).

Some random thoughts from reading all the posts:

- The USB extender cable that was used, was it a passive or active type? From monoprice.com "The USB signals Going in and out of the extension cable are buffered to assure signal quality and the meeting of the USB's electrical and timing spec. Using passive cables for the purpose of extension Will result in signal errors and is not recommended."

- Thanks to Apache14 (BumbleDroid) for the root effort, looking forward to helping out (Java dev by trade, touched just about everything)

- Wish the Transformer had a native Type A USB port on the tablet itself. Not needed I know, just more convenient for those of us not getting a keyboard.

- According to Newegg's website, TF101-A1 is the 16GB no keyboard and TF101-B1 is 32GB no keyboard, at least for US versions
[Eee Pad Transformer General] DroidHam:
ooops wrong forum, damn tabs
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
I'm sure the various product numbers will become clearer over the next few days. It seems Asus are getting very close to a US launch judging from the increased posts on facebook. I read a blog post several months ago listing at least 4+ model numbers but I cant find it any more (I think it was on Engadget).

After fiddling with my device for the past few days I think I'd say it's worth the money. While it has its faults (it's not light, lack of HC apps), there are more positives (nice screen, good specs, great build quality, cheaper than others) in my opinion. I've also got a bad feeling (for others wanting to buy tablets) that the production of parts will affect the market a fair bit over the coming months, as it seems Japan just cant catch a break.

@edge929

While I'm totally off topic here, I'd just like to say that it makes a pleasant change for someone who joins the forum, to read everything, and then post something interesting to read. Welcome by the way. :D I'm sure Asus will put out accessories to extend cables or whatever. I'm more interested in a leather case though.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ricostuart:
I am wanting to get one of these when I can afford it (so when the keyboard bundle comes out!), and will be wanting to use it primarily for my degree/college work. Whats the spreadsheet and wordprocessing programs like?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] djklmnop:
^ this

I do a ton of formulation in Excel and would love for this to work in it's place. vlookups, filtering, etc.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yohobojo:
So looking forward to buying the Asus eee pad transformer. +1 for transformer section
[Eee Pad Transformer General] jms_uk:
i hope our brethren in foreign climes get to enjoy this slice of Honeycomb goodness soon.. but boy it's weird that us Brits actually get to enjoy some tech early for a change :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] jms_uk:
16gb wifi only, to begin with.. but with the working MicroSD card slot you can expand this to 48gb pretty cheaply.. :)

I read that Asus have 32 & 64gb models coming.. as well as 3G variants of the same sometime in the future

P.s. LOVING Thumb Keyboard btw :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] djklmnop:
I just had my first taste of malt vinegar with french fries. You guys have it good there. Bastards! :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] shin lucifer:
I am so confuse between Acer and Asus. Both tablets looking really good. And with some luck they both will be available in US by the end of this month...

Acer has usb on tablet unlike Asus. Asus got nice ips display unlike Acer.

No idea which one i should buy:confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
Here's a few screens for you. They're basic but functional, that's how I'd describe them anyways.

It's about time to be honest.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] icStatic:
As a developer, this is actually a plus for me. Is there anything anybody here feels is desperately lacking? I have a short list of apps to develop aimed specifically at Honeycomb, but I'll add anything else to the list that non-developers might want - assuming someone doesn't beat me to it!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] RMXO:
Sorry to be OT but did you have it at Fiveguys? I miss that joint since I'm moved from VA. To me, their hamburger is better than In & Out from the West Coast.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dcmtnbkr:
My dad always makes this homemade
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
While all of these ideas probably already exist as an app in some shape or form, they dont all work nicely with honeycomb so here are a few ideas:

-Some form of advanced/intermediate graphics/drawing app.

-A 'search for a specific file' function.

-Customisable battery/notification icons.

-Freeview tv listings guide making use of the tablets large screen.

-A jpg image editor. (the photoshop one doesnt sharpen, etc)

-Advanced music manipulation/composing app.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dcmtnbkr:
ok, the evo had a section MONTHS before it released...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] icStatic:
Cool, thanks, I'll see what I can come up with. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] seshmaru:
Does Autodesk Sketchbook work on HC? It's a paid app though ): but it's a very advanced Android drawing app.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] david279:
Good review for those here in the USA who can't wait...

http://www.slashgear.com/asus-eee-pad-transformer-first-impressions-video-30143387/

I want this tab.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] kishandr:
honeycomb ver

Can anybody who own Asus transformer tell which version of honeycomb is installed ?..is it 3.0.1???
[Eee Pad Transformer General] human_error:
Yep. Screenshot attached.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] neotekz:
this might be a dumb question but why is the the transformer so expensive in the UK at £379? thats almost $600. are we still going to get it for $400?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dmoney94:
Eee Pad Manual

http://www.mediafire.com/?9mmrxnpmdxyjsd7
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ninja984:
They have vat
[Eee Pad Transformer General] JoeJags:
May 1st???

It will not let me post the link yet here, but if you go to Slashgear, there is an article today on the rooting of the Transformer......

According to this article today, it alludes to a wide release date of May 1st.......I really hope this is incorrect........
[Eee Pad Transformer General] neotekz:
just looked it up and vat is 20 percent(i thought ontario was bad with 13% sales tax) that still shouldnt make it $600. are electronics just more expensive in the UK?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Rich W:
Anyone found a link for the user guide/manual yet??