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[Eee Pad Transformer General] human_error:
Flash plays great - I'm able to watch bbc iplayer content through the web browser fine.

Just tested livestream specifically and even with all flash content on a livestream loaded (other vids, chat and the stream on a page) it works flawlessly and runs as fast as on my desktop.

Honeycomb tablets have their main storage location designated as "sdcard" even though it isn't an sd card. This is probably causing a lot of issues for the current apps to sd functionality as it would be moving apps from "sdcard" to "sdcard" so wouldn't work. Also I wonder what the point of apps to sd is for a tablet with 16GB+ of internal storage - do you really have that many apps installed? Yes asus could have modded in sd functionality but what would the point be of putting in those resources when honeycomb is due to add imminently. The addition of the sd card stuff on the transformer also feels right - it matches the look and feel of honeycomb, unlike the asus apps that are pre-installed.

With google almost not letting asus ship with the water live wallpaper I doubt that they would have let asus do some deep level modifications to honeycomb to add in sd card functionality.

As for the widgets not working when moved to SD that's not correct at all - beautiful widgets is a prime example of an app which can be moved to SD and works fine when it is (it is a pack of widgets so people would notice if it didn't work).
[Eee Pad Transformer General] seshmaru:
You do realise that the SD card is identified differently in Honeycomb right? As the Apps2SD is made for gingerbread I wouldn't be surprised if even the Xoom wouldn't allow for the Apps2SD app to work when SD cards get enabled.

Currently Honeycomb sees the SD card on the transformer as a subfolder in the internal memory, instead of as a seperate storage.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
The motorola forum people are right. There was meant to be a future update to enable microsd's to work for all tablets running honeycomb. It's obvious Asus have created a workaround, as mentioned above, it's not reporting the card in the usual way in android filesystem. I'm glad they have though to be honest. I don't need apps2sd personally as there's enough storage anyways, but being able to transfer files from different devices via the card is very handy.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Magnesus:
Being used to Linux I think it's best solution. I hope it's not temporary.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] czm:
Latitude is working just fine here. When i first started up there was a an update for maps and then i turned latitude on in 'layers'. I even have a separate icon for latitude.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] czm:
Cheers. Have sent them all the info by email. Did they give you any indication of lead time?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Matchstick:
czm: from http://techinstyle.tv/news/eee-pad-transformer-keyboard-dock-o

"ASUS UK will aim to deliver keyboard docks during the second half of May, although delivery dates will vary depending on payment and could be earlier."

I'm guessing that since they've had to rush somewhat to put this upgrade program together (good on them for actually setting it up, though) it's all a bit up in the air.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] czm:
Oops probably should have read the whole article. Thanks for that. Hope it turns out to be a bit quicker as the keyboard dock was really the usp.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Roach2010:
I kicked off the encryption process last night and this morning it's still not done. I had expected it to take just over an hour as I've not loaded much onto the device.

Has anyone else tried to encrpyt their device and can give an indication of how long it takes. It's as useful as a brick while waiting for it to complete.

In case you think it may have crashed, it hasn't as the screen rotate, volume and lockscreen all still work. I just can use the tablet for anything until the process completes.....
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Madbaires:
Can play mkv files?

Samurai game for tegra2 works fine?

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[Eee Pad Transformer General] Highland3r:
Anyone able to get the battery usage info working? Battery drain seems a little high so interested to know the cause!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bobcatuk:
This puzzled me too, mine shows the graph that I'm used to on gingerbread, but under it in honeycomb it just says "battery usage info not available" which can't be right can it ?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] htc6500uk:
It is the widget that seems to be missing on my transformer - the app and navigation work fine. Are you saying that you have the widget that shows the distance away of your nearest friends in a realtime little widget window?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Highland3r:
Yup, get the same. not sure if its a honeycomb issue or something device specific - need to check the xoom section.

Battery seems crap for me, 3 hrs uptime and on 40% have had f1 timing app running and a little gtalk but thats it.... dropped 9% in 20 mins sat on the desktop.....

Also grrrrrrr at the browser lag when posting. Seriously annoying.....
[Eee Pad Transformer General] italia0101:
My transformer doesn't have a battery problem llasts all day easy with heavy use
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Highland3r:
Don't see the latitude widget either on honeycomb .could be that it requires the latitude app (which doesn't show on tthe market for me on honeycomb)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Highland3r:
Define heavy use! Do you have aany hokmescreen Widgets or background data syncs setup?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bobcatuk:
I have attached my battery usage graph, it shows 17hrs uptime without a charge, but this is with moderate use just web-browsing and was in standby all night with the screen off, its now down to 20% so i have stuck it back on charge.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ordinaryboy:
Asus releases Honeycomb Transformer source code!

Asus has released the source code for this device!

The Android kernel source code released by Asus includes drivers and firmware used by the device.

http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/mappin...-transformer-source-code-10022192/?fullsite=1

Surely this move by Asus opens up a wealth of possibilities for this unique and compelling device and definitely warrants its own board here on XDA
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Highland3r:
What % brightness do you use?

Pretty sure there's an app/process which hurting the battery, just a case of working it out....
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bobcatuk:
My brightness is on Auto
[Eee Pad Transformer General] czm:
Sorry - no i thought you were just referring to latitude itself. Been a while since i used android. Didnt even know there was a widget for it.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] inakipaz:
Actually there are several messages saying just the same several days ago.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] inakipaz:
I think it is about time to start creating new threads to diversify and separate the discussions. I currently can think of at least these threads:

- Android development / rooting

- General use (this one)

- Accesories

I think meanwhile there is no forum, we could start creating them in the about xda forum. Once the forum is created they will actually be moved.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] htc6500uk:
I think that's the same thinking that Microsoft had when they thought Windows wouldn't need more that 640MB of memory and that a 2GB limitation on file size under their FAT file system would be plenty!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] htc6500uk:
Perhaps you could explain all the complaints at: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=8555 which mentions Froyo but, from upgrading from Eclair to Froyo to Gingerbread is a continuing problem for me and, it seems, many others.

Are you sure Beautiful Widgets works from an SD card as I don't get an option to move it to the card from either App2SD or from the Application Manager on my Nexus One. As you will see, "Blogger" has the option to be moved but "Beautiful Widgets" does not - I think the images for BW may be stored on the SD card but not the app.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bazzawhite:
I'm very interested in this tablet and its the only decent tablet available in the UK in the immediate future (to my knowledge anyway). What I am a little concerned about is the delay with the keyboard. My main reason for buying this over any other tablet would be the physical keyboard because I would certainly be replacing my netbook with this. The tablet on its own is great for browsing and content consumption but I really want the whole bundle so I can use it for content creation as well.

Can anyone confirm whether the 18th April date from Amazon & Ebuyer will be the date the keyboards are shipped too? I don't want to get the tablet and find out I have to wait ages to get the keyboard. I would rather wait for the whole package instead and possibly even the 32GB version.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
Sure, but currently it's plenty. There are always workarounds when the need arises.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bazzawhite:
This has been an issue for a long time and certainly an annoying one as the thread you linked suggests. There have however been workarounds for this. Take PowerAMP for example they have a widget but if you move the app to SD card and download the widget only from Android Market you can have the bulk of the app on SD Card and the widget as well. I know its not the best solution but it works and I currently use it on my N1 and it works great. I just wish more developers use this until Google finally decides to do something.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Highland3r:
If you pre order the package then you'd receive both together afaik. Might delay shipment until the combos are available but i doubt theyd just ship the tablet without the keyboard.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] human_error:
Just double-checked my phone and you are correct - it is the beautiful widgets animations which is on SD but due to the width of the screen it got cut-off to be looking like beautiful widgets, sorry. Anyway I very much doubt we'll have to worry about that on these tablets with 16GB internal memory :-P

On a side note there is a 4GB hard limit on the size of files on the SD card, but I am able to store a 4.6GB file on the internal memory. If internal memory gets a little full I guess the solution is to split the file in half (it is a video so it would work).

Pretty sure I've read that the bundles should be on sale then. Reason we have to wait a while for standalone keyboards is the current ones will already be packaged in bundles so they need to set some manufactured now for us which will not have been planned this early in distribution. I do appreciate the effort Asus are putting in - they seem to be working hard to get a good reputation and marketshare with us which is a good sign.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] svetius:
Asus Transformer section coming this week!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yoda715:
Awesome, thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] czm:
Great stuff. Thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bobcatuk:
Many Thanks :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluezz:
I'm debating between Asus Transformer vs. Toshiba Tablet vs. Acer Iconia

In terms of specs though I think Acer and Toshiba are very similar except Toshiba has full HDMI port + SD card along with replaceable batteries. The only feature for Acer over Toshiba is that it looks much much better than Toshiba. The aluminium back and being thinner gives Acer the advantage (though I'm sure Toshiba's build quality will also be solid).

Personally, I am really confused between Asus and Toshiba

The biggest two area where Asus wins in is the IPS screen (I don't think Toshiba has an IPS screen) and secondly the DOCK! The amazing dock which gives you longer battery life, 2 USBs (Toshiba has 1), SD card slot (which Toshiba built in), full HDMI (again, Toshiba has that too) and of course, a full keyboard.

Now if you're only a tablet person and not going to buy the dock ever then I'd go with Toshiba. Though in the looks department it gets a -1, the replaceable battery and full USB and full HDMI and full SDcard is a killer trio.

All said and done, sadly neither Asus nor Toshiba have announced their launch date and price in North America so this discussion is pretty much invalid

lol
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yoda715:
The toshiba tablet is also much thicker than the Asus or Acer. I don't have a link, but if I remember correctly the Toshiba was almost twice as thick as the Xoom/Asus.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] a in yul:
preorder prices for the ASUS are 399 at pccyber.com; so a good deal,

no info on accessories as yet though.

http://pccyber.com/?v=Product&i=TPC-AS-TF101-A1
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bazzawhite:
Expected Arrival Date: 2011-04-18. That is the same for UK (from Amazon and ebuyer websites). Maybe, there might be a global release?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
I'm having trouble finding any gps software that supports 1280x800. Does anyone know of any decent software which supports this resolution please (other than google apps)? And if not, any other gps software that you are using that scales up ok?

Edit: I mean an offline, in-car, turn by turn navigation type app. Like tomtom, iGo, etc.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] philsuf:
global release... that sounds like a music to my ears

living in indonesia, this device had made me gone mad waiting for it

the local asus officer stated a month ago that they'll bring transformer here at the end of april... i hope they really delivers
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Suntarus:
Android Central just posted an unboxing video here:

http://www.androidcentral.com/asus-eee-pad-transformer-unboxed
[Eee Pad Transformer General] TheCougar:
Does anyone with a transformer also have a USB gender change adapter? It might be possible that the USB connection in the dock using their cable will work in host mode. If so you should be able to hook up a keyboard and have it work. This would be a huge thing for some of us.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] djdevine2:
That's quite a good idea actually! Doubt it would work though as dock is much more than a hub.... Worth a shot though! Anyone want to try???
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluezz:
I doubt the 40 pin connector would work as USB host. In Motorola Xoom, the micro usb can be connected to a usb drive and then Xoom detects the usb as mass storage.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] inakipaz:
Great!! Impatiently waiting for it! Thanks!

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[Eee Pad Transformer General] seshmaru:
So what I'm trying to find out is... Does the Transformer have a micro USB connector anywhere?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] czm:
No. No on the tablet anyway, though there are 2 usb slots on the keyboard
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Suntarus:
Couldn't you use the proprietary USB connector and mount the internal storage on a PC if USB debugging is enabled? I'm not that familiar with Honeycomb, but I can't imagine what other reason you would want a MicroUSB port for.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] TheCougar:
Included with the tablet is a 40pin proprietary connection to USB cable that you use to charge the tablet and connect it to your computer as mass storage. This would be equivalent to what the micro usb on most tablets are able to do. The question at hand is if this connection also supports host features as well (as some manufactures have begun having host features on their micro usb ports).

This would be the adapter that would be required to test it out. type A female on both ends http://www.amazon.com/USB-Gender-Changer-Female/dp/B000BSN4UY

If you use a non self-powered usb device like a keyboard/mouse there would be no chance of hurting the tablet (though there really wouldn't be much of a chance even if it was a powered device).
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
Anyones 'MyLibrary' running again after first use? Mine keeps closing itself. Clearing the cache allows it to load up again but it just closes itself after its finished listing ebooks/pdfs.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Biffy:
I'm finding text selection a pain on the Transformer and have started a thread about this here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=12791541#post12791541 (In general as it relates to most HC devices).

I've also had quite a few FC's, find the tablet heavier than I expected and get wrist ache a bit. Also some web pages are slow at scrolling (I think since installing Flash).

Yes it's a lovely device and I would recommend it and buy it again. But if you don't have one right now, don't feel so bad as HC and the transformer still have a lot of maturing to do.

I would love a micro usb charging option as I have so many of these and can see the asus cable being lost.

Although the bezel is quite large I think it is a perfect size and if it was smaller it would be harder to grip the device comfortably / not activate the screen accidentally.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stridger:
Forget about charging this device through USB. It will only charge through USB while it is off/in standby. If you want it to charge whilst using it you need to use the AC adaptor which supplies 15V. Also if you haven't noticed yet, the USB end of the ASUS cable is not a 4-pin USB connector it is a 9-pin enhanced one. Those extra 5 pins are unused whilst in a USB port, but are used by the power adapter presumably to supply those 15V. So whilst I like the device a lot in any other respect (apart from being unable to root it still), the charging strategy is a definite fail.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] djklmnop:
One thing I would also really be interested to know if someone can test this out:

- Bluetooth. Has anyone tethered it to their phone for internet access?

- Does it keep a connection throughout the day for data?

- Bluetooth. Headset? Skype/Google Voice calls?

Thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] peacekeeper05:
I want any honeycomb on my country. Philippines always gets left behind.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] redmongoose:
Did anyone order from comet, pay for Saturday delivery and actually recieve the transformer yesterday (Saturday 9th)?

I ordered Thursday afternoon and was sent a confirmation email stating saturday delivery but was never able to actually track the order on the comet website. I was always presented with "Your order is currently being processed. We will send you confirmation by email when your order has been accepted and your installation slot has been agreed. You will then be able to track your order online."

Where as the confirmation email with the reciept says "Your new stuff will be delivered to you on: Saturday 9th April 2011 between 7am - 6pm"

Looks like I'll be onto them 1st thing tomorrow :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] logichoops:
Good news!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] gpearson1968:
^This.

Big deal again. I assumed just because it has bluetooth, that it actually behaves well with bluetooth, but the proof is always in the pudding. Really appreciate it if anyone here with a T-former could test that out for us.

Cheers,

gpearson1968
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
-Not tried.

-Yes.

-Works fine with the bluetooth headsets that ive tried on Skype (motorola S9 and samsung wep150). Google voice is USA only I think.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] human_error:
A:

- Not tried with bluetooth but it teathered with wifi no problems.

- Yes

- Not tried a headset but it transfers files between my nexus one and tablet over bluetooth fine.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] czm:
I ordered thurs evening for sat delivery and arrived by 9am. Maybe just a parcelforce screw-up
[Eee Pad Transformer General] graffixnyc:
If you guys are on irc stop by #asus-transformer on freenode
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bbeelzebub:
Toshiba is 0.6" thick. Acer and Xoom are 0.5" thick. Asus is 0.50787401574858" (12.9 mm)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] htc6500uk:
If you go to the Settings > About Tablet > Battery Use and then click on the actual mini graph (above where it says "Battery useage data not available" you will get a breakdown of useage together with a large graph plotted against the items that were using the battery. The screen cap below shows my Transformer which for much of the day was not doing much as I was visiting friends and didn't want to appear too geeky by boring them with the Transformer!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] SlimDan22:
I am having the same debate that you are having. I'm mostly going to wait for detailed reviews.

The thing i like the most about the Toshiba and Acer is it has USB host ports built into the devices [Can't really confirm they can actually host, but its nice to wish =) ]

But im starting to think about the Transformer after they released the kernel and knowing it has an IPS display, but i'm still insure

Also i don't think i can wait for Toshiba, i think they will probably ship around June, but thats just a wild guess
[Eee Pad Transformer General] htc6500uk:
I'm using GPS Status - nice and big - plus tool panel and set up. It's free and works so I donated for a job well done (IMHO!)

See Android Market:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
I meant for in-car type navigation offline, like tomtom, iGo, etc. Guess I missed that bit out in my first post. I'll edit it. Cheers though.

'Locus' isn't bad for offline mapping, but still hunting for a turn by turn offline app.

I really wish I could figure out why myLibrary keeps closing itself. It looks like it might be a great app. :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] E_man5112:
I'm in a similar debate. For what it's worth, I think the Toshiba does in fact have IPS, judging by videos.

I think I'll go for the transformer+dock, but if the toshiba tablet has good price, I can be swayed otherwise.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] madsquabbles:
afaik no ones said what standard procedure is for mounting external sd. setting the mount point within the internal memory and naming the internal memory as sdcard is normal. if the internal sd card is mounted as another point then some apps will not be able to access it as they'ce been programmed to only look at sdcard.

mounting both as sd cad can be a dangerous thing if you ask me as you'll not have control as to which sd you store to.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluezz:
They keep mentioning that "Toshiba is the pioneer in awesome screen technology" but never give any details out. For god's sake they don't even have a name for this thing yet. A bit silly specially coming from a global company like Toshiba imho.

You're right though, the price is the only thing that might change my mind from Asus to Toshiba. For me, Asus Transformer is not really useful without the dock and the price "leaks" have been pointing to a $400 + $150 price tag. If Toshiba launches in May and at below $450, I'll jump on Toshiba instead.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] logic88:
It seems that everyone is expecting the Asus TF101 to be $400 in the US (since they announced at CES that's what they were targeting as a base price) so the Toshiba would have to be pretty close in price in order to get the nod from me. Probably no more than $50 more.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] graffixnyc:
+ 1 on the thumb keyboard. by far the best KB for a tablet and I tried smartkeyboard pro (my preferred kb on my phone), tablet kb, swiftket beta and thumb kb is by far the best
[Eee Pad Transformer General] djklmnop:
keyboard priced at $150

Reports are coming in that the keyboard is $150. Makes the entire kit more expensive than the Ipad 2. Now ASUS will have one less argument to make against Ipad 2. Still a good deal for die-hard Androiders, but for those who are choosing between an Ipad or an Android tablet will have no monetary benefit in trying a non Apple product.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] JoshuaRead:
How's that? You could buy an iPad for $500 or a Honeycomb tablet with similar specs and same kind of screen for $400. You could also choose to buy a keyboard dock, but it is in no way needed.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] soalle:
150$ might well be the price if purchase separately. If they adopt the same policy as in UK the pad + keyboard might be on the 499$....

note they that are selling the keyboard in bundle in UK for 54GBP.