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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] elcom:
Finally I have a reason to root.

It's kinda weird, every android phone I have owned has been rooted within days of purchase.

With the TFP I just didn't find a reason or feel the need to root. Everything just worked perfectly out of the box.

First reason to root.

Thanks for that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] barryflanagan:
Haha, I was going to say in my original reply that if you haven't rooted already this alone was probably good enough reason to do so :)

-Barry
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
Thanks gonna try this out.

EDIT: works good. But with thumb keyboard as my default it looks like a I didnt need to change back to android keyboard since layout didnt change. I was hoping the backspace key would finally act as back button like it does on a PC.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rocer:
I love it. The extra battery life is always welcomed. Typing on a normal keyboard is easier and faster for me. Plus the USB port comes in handy for transfering files on a USB drive or plugging in a USB gamepad for a game:)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hitekdroid:
havent taken it out of the dock in 2 weeks now. i love it
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] benefit14snake:
Sold out on amazon again! Now resellers want 200 for it lol. Glad I snagged one when I did!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yatyas:
Word of warning

First off, I love my dock. With that said, I have to warn you about how you pick up your Prime while docked. I was treating my like an ultrabook. If I needed to move it I picked it up with one hand and moved it. Over time it seems the dock can not hold up to the weight of the Prime. I am right handed so I typically grab the right side towards the front of the dock to pick it up. Lately when I do this the dock bends a little and pops apart at the rear right edge near the USB port and along the back behind the hinge. The dock is fine as everything is still perfectly functional and the case just pops back together, but you can bet that I now baby it when I pick it up while docked.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] the2rrell:
I usually pick up my docked prime by the prime itself instead of the dock. as the prime seems to be more sturdy.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bubblewrap:
Another happy dock owner here.

Initially i just wanted the 32gb version without dock. But since a dockless 32gb isn't available in the Netherlands i had to choose between paying 100 euro for an extra 32gb, or the dock. I chose the dock, thinking i could sell it if i didn't want it, and because i didn't really see a use for the extra 32gb at the time.

Now 2 months later i still use less then 10gb and have the dock attached 90% of the time...so i think i made the right choice :D

The main reasons why i keep it attached most of the time:

-It types much better than the on-screen keyboard,

-It's a very useful as a standard.

-When i don't use my tablet, i can close it to protect the screen, no need for a cover

So why not just get a laptop? I still use the touch screen a lot. For anything that doesn't require typing i prefer the touch screen over the touchpad on the dock. I'm so used to the touch screen that when i was using a regular windows laptop a while ago, i was touching the screen trying to push a button. Thankfully nobody saw that...i'm supposed to be the IT expert, i imagine i looked rather silly that moment :o.

I do have one use for the touchpad, and that's for desktop optimized websites that rely on the mouse to hoover over certain areas. If the "mouse" pointer is set to pointer mode (iir the name correctly, not gesture mode anyway), then i also get hoover functionality!

All-in-all, i don't think i ever want a dockless tablet after this...so yea, looks like i'm stuck with Asus for a while.

edit:

one downside i forgot to add: the tablet is much heavier than the dock, so if you leave an opened tablet+dock on a not so stable surface (say a couch, or bed), it's likely to tip over so that the tablet lies flat with the dock pointing up in the air. It's not a big deal for me personally, i usually keep the combo on my lap and close it if i put it away.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] benefit14snake:
That's some good info to have! Thanks given! Can't wait to get mine.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] benefit14snake:
My dock gets here Tuesday! The same day I have my epidural steroid injection, which means half day from work with a day off after that!! Woowooo! Time to break this puppy in right!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
hopefully ill be joining the dock club soon. heard too many benefits with it. plus USB port and full size SD card and battery. it would've been sick of Asus added an even more powerful processor inside the dock also. so when Price docks, it uses that processor and able to run win8 or Ubuntu. or even win7. lol turn it into a full blown ultraviolet or netbook when prime is docked. I think that feature will be coming soon. when prime is docked, it turns into a full blown Zenbook. ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rorytmeadows:
Uhm, just got my dock today (ahead of schedule) and it is just plain unbelievable. This thing is revolutionary and creates a whole new user experience. Why the hell isn't everyone talking about this?!?!?!?!?!

WOW

JUST PLAIN WOW

Typed on the keyboard dock with my Transformer Prime TF201 using XDA Premium App
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] benefit14snake:
Dood! Omfg that would be sick!!!!!! Actually put a DEDICATED gpu in it! With the added battery and all it could be ridiculous. DUH ASUS and nvidia get on it!

Nvidia would make so much more money. Im surprised they didn't do it already, maybe sli tegra 3 gpu!!

Or even just 2 tegra 3s!! I would pay 200 for that. I think about 50% of people would!

Should we pitch this idea to nvidia or Asus? Lol maybe they can implement it!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I know right. there was another device that had another processor in the dock. was it the Atrix phone with its keyboard dock? I know there was one, just can't remember what the name was.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] benefit14snake:
What about a bigger battery? Does anyone wonder if the primes battery would fit? I think its a bit bigger right? It would be cool if we could buy one for like $50. I would definitely upgrade mine.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] marv_in_lbc:
Just got a dock today.

Now I have to hide it until payday when I can "officially" unveil it.

I agree with everyone else's sentiments... it is an awesome addition.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dandrep:
I am one of the lucky few that got the Prime and the dock on release day. My opinion is that if you own a Prime without the dock you are missing out. Maybe even to the point of wasting your money. The dock is the killer feature and should be what people are focusing on, not the GPS.

I only undock my Prime when I am using it for debugging. Otherwise, it is my touchscreen laptop that can also be a tablet, to show off.

BTW: I wonder if dock users will be more inclined to want the higher resolution? When I am using Splashtop, for example, I would really like to see my full desktop. But I am worried the game performance and batter life will suffer.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rorytmeadows:
It will. With how tight and conservative Apple designs iOS and them still having issues with the newest iPad, you can definitely see an even worse scenario with the higher resolution and Android devices. Keep in mind, it's just plain unnecessary and a myth that the "Retina" display does anything. Just google "difference display iPad 2 new iPad" and you'll get a video that shows people not being able to tell the difference.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bluefoam:
Unfortunately the dock/keyboard seems to have a slight software limitation. I like to use the Android soft keyboard (UK), but when this option is selected, the dock reverts to the US keyboard layout.

They Dock/Keyboard will only work with UK layout when you have chosen the ASUS keyboard. Is there any way around this without rooting?

Will the pending update resolve this problem?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] taylorgrandorf:
I own a mobile DJ company, and use my TFP with the dock at my table and wander the party with it undocked to take requests. It's nice to have the ability to chose between laptop and tablet device. I actually had somebody tell me that my Macbook was broken because the Apple logo wasn't lighting up. When I undocked it to show him, he had this horrified look on his face and asked me why I broke my computer. Lol.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tr.slate:
I like my dock also. Do I love it, no. Would I recommend one to others, yeah most likely.

I have a few issues with mine that nag me. I really wish that it had a "recent app" button. I know there's another way to do it with a key combo, but I wish they would have kept the UX the same. Also there's no way to turn off the "tap to click" functionality on the trackpad which is bothersome. My docks trackpad buttons are a bit on the stiff side too, not enough to be unclickable, but mine def takes a firm push. I also wish that when the keyboard sensed it was being typed on it would disable the trackpad until the typing was over. I shouldn't have to do it manually by turning the entire trackpad off and back on again. One other thing I noticed is that my dock has a bad ground, and when its plugged in, if I run my fingers over the metal on it or the tablet I get a slight buzzing electrical feeling. Its not really strong enough to shock me or anything, but I have wondered about it once or twice.

That being said, it is great for typing emails and web surfing. I wish it was actually a bit heavier as I like to really tilt the tablet back, and sometimes it can be a bit of a balancing act. The battery and extra usb come in very handy. My friends at work seem to think its great, and they are mostly iOS guys, so that's impressive.

I would still take the TP combo over the iPad 3 we have at the office. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Guardsix:
Current Dock Work with Infinity?

Any one have an idea? I might have to return my TFP due to screen problems. I would wait until release of the Infinity to replace the tablet if the dock works with both.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
for those in US (California for me), Best Buy warehouses have items in stock, and select stores even have the docks in-store. I'm gonna pick up mine today :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] benefit14snake:
Nice! A dock in a retail store? That's in heard of! Lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] digimuzik:
My desktop resolution is tiny enough on the Prime. I couldn't imagine it on the higher res display.

Also have had the dock since day one and love it.

I also love how easy it is to take apart, too. I'll be using the dock to type or search and then just pop it off to use it like a tablet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I heard some people say it would be compatible. not guareenteed though. But you will be waiting till end of June/July or even longer if its delayed. I'd say just swap for a new prime if yours giving you issues.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] scrufy:
WOW! 5 pages and noboody posted my #1 reason for having the keyboard/dock.

I plug in hard drives with USB.

I have a few hard drives with like 200 gb + of movies with mkv and mp4 that I use handbrake and anydvd to make.

Just plug it in and boom sees it and mx player and no lag at all. See my whle library and runs a 1080 movie through usb with no lag!

Also good for hooking up ps3 sixaxis for first time pairing to use for wireless games through the usb port.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeepon:
I love my dock. I got it the same time I got my prime. The last one.for both. I basically always have it docked. And it has replaced my laptop.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] benefit14snake:
This! These are all reasons I wanted it lol! Can't wait to put my external on it!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bluefoam:
Can I plug a 1TB into the dock?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beekay201:
yeah, cant really see why one would get this tablet without the dock (if it was available at the moment, ofc)

tfp becomes a damn slick laptop with it's plugged in to the dock, damn easy to write, and having a touchpad makes it easier sometimes, although i tend to just touchscreen :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PrimeUser:
Sure you can if it's FAT32, not sure about other file systems...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] benefit14snake:
........and the countdown begins! My dock is arriving sometime today! Muahahaha!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] benefit14snake:
woot typing from my dock right now! all sorts of happy!

this thing is pretty cool, but i am trying to get used to the weight difference.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] babymatteo:
So true my braddah! But then my excuse was, so that our boy (he's 11months btw) can have something to watch while we go on our roadtrips lol...(and we travel out of town atleast every weekend). And if it's asomethign for our boy, she won't say no. So that's my story of how i was able to get my TFP. :p

But yeah, the dock is definitely a must have. I have the 32gb version + a 32gb microSD + a 32gb SDcard + 64GB USB drive...so all in all i have about 160gb's of storage.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] --dave--:
So how is everyone storing/transporting their TFP and dock? Keep them together or separate? I have read the other threads detailing cracked screens and obviously don't want to experience that!

I was able to get my dock at Best Buy, the tablet will be here today! I still need to find a good case for it, something I can slip into the laptop portion of my backpack.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] privatebox:
Sign me up!

I was lucky enough to find a dock at a retailer near me a week after I purchased my Prime. This was hands-down the best investment I have made for this device. As many others have stated already, the increased battery life and added USB port (which usually houses my nano transceiver for my mobile mouse), and of course the keyboard and touch-pad addition.

The increased battery life is awesome even if it does not utilize the extra battery like I thought it would. After learning that it uses the tablet battery as a main battery until around 75% and then continues while also initializing a charge from the dock to the tablet at that point (typically during non-use, unless you get really low). It does all this in what appears to be a pretty intelligent design. I do not know all the in's and out's of it but my tablet definitely lasts a heck of a lot longer with the dock.

The USB port now this is a completely separate beast, if you plan to use your Prime as an actual machine I do not see how you could live with out this... to me personally this is one of the "killer features." I would also note that I use my Prime as a mobile media center machine from time to time, I bring my portable 1TB USB external drive with me along with an HDMI cable and I can play my entire media collection anywhere I go.

Then there is the keyboard and touch-pad, I have what most would consider to be "fat fingers" and big hands. I surprisingly don't find the keyboard itself to be that cramp, I did however consistently hit the touch-pad while typing, which made for some pretty weird results... I found that purchasing an external wireless mouse and disabling the touch-pad made all of this a lot less stressful. I was never one for touch-pads to begin with and using an external mouse makes me feel more at home.

I keep my tablet docked pretty much permanently, I carry it around docked in a neoprene tablet case I picked up at RadioShack for $10 (this also fits my cables, sd card's and mobile mouse). I have a bluetooth gamepad (still need to find a smaller one that is more portable) I got from GameStop, the generic tablet one, that I use for gaming... This with the USB/BT Joystick Center and Touch Plugin I end up playing almost every game with the gamepad. The only times I find myself pulling the tablet off the dock is when I am reading ebooks, magazines, or showing it off to people. ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] babymatteo:
Especially my friends with their iFail. :p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] benefit14snake:
Question for the "senior" dock club members. Is it ok for the long term health of my dock battery to let it drain to zero? I was told I am not supposed to with my phone and followed the same rule with my tablet but the dock seems to want to sacrifice its self for the tablet battery. If I charge it when the dock is at 10% or better then I am not really getting any additional battery life.

On a side note, for being such a small keyboard, it types fantastic! I love this thing. I go back and forth, some days I hate Asus and some days I love them, this is a love day! lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Coderedpl:
I just wanted to report I've been using the dock daily for the past 2 weeks or so now and i open and close it A LOT. Primarily because I use it at my job and I dont want it to be visible around when people come in, so i close and put it away since its so small. I have NOT noticed any cracks on the table itself but if it does happen i do have square trade.

I have the casecrown case aswell and its a great combination!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Moonbloom:
Casecrown case for the Prime?

I can't seem to find that one on their website? Can find ones for HP Touchpad, Xoom and the Galaxy Tab, but not any for the Prime
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mario_1603:
hi i have a question, the dock will be able to use it with the tf300 and infinity?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Coderedpl:
Considering the TF101 is not compatible...i doubt it
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] benefit14snake:
Possibly the 700, but probably not. Same way EVERY motorola phone has new accessories. Cant use bionic dock with razr dock. blah.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] promiseofcake:
Just picked up a dock to match my flawless used Prime from B&H Photo. I love it! Was considering a Macbook Air but this is just way too cool. Considering putting some stoppers on the dock to prevent these "cracking" issue I have been reading about. Other than that it's a solid purchase.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jesse6749:
I always use my dock to respond to emails when I am working since I am a technician and my office is my mini van (company vehicle) so the dock is life saver for me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Eddy315west:
lets make this the hey i got my dock and prime and both work great thread lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bait-Fish:
My dock came today. Demonstrated it to the wife and the jealousy was quickly palpable :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] benefit14snake:
I feel like I have finally achieved battery Zen. Between my prime with dock and my razr maxx I don't even think about the charger. =)

Sent from my Axiom MAXX!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Justin_Thyme:
I bought the dock the same time I got the tablet. It stays docked more often than not and yes its funny to see reactions. I pulled mine out and said has anyone ever seen one of these? "Yes we have all seen netbooks" then when I undocked it the eyeballs popped.

Dont know what the OP means about the permission thing. Im a married man and I NEVER ask for permission. We have 3 bank accounts. Hers, mine and ours. The ours account gets deposits from both of us to cover bills and the other two are excatly what they say, hers and mine. I spend my money as i see fit and she spends hers as she sees fit, no money arguements ever! I had that issue with my first wife and this is one of the key reasons she is my exwife. We had one back account that I had to limit access to where only one of us had control as she would decide to go shopping for clothes and bounce the checks for the bills. I had it first and it worked great and I saved up like $10K in it. Then she got the bank statement before I got home and had a hissy fit insisting that she have the control. I obliged and handed over the checkbook and ATM card but was not stupid enough to leave the money in there. I left what was already spent in checks and transferred the rest to a personal account the next morning and its good that I did because when she got off from work that day she went on a $5K shopping spree. All clothes and shoes! A few weeks later the NSF notices starting hitting the mailbox and she was befuddled. Then I told her "Do you honestly think I was stupid enough to leave that money in there?" She insisted I put it back to cover the checks she wrote but I was having none of that. She had to go take out a personal loan to cover her expenditures and the NSF fees and promptly returned the checkbook and ATM card.:eek:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] benefit14snake:
I am 24 we are aggressively paying off our debts and we just bought a house and had a baby. For normal stuff we just buy it but if it is over a couple hundred then we make a group decisions. Its not so much asking as much is it is running it by her to make sure we don't need the money for something else. Once the debts are paid its fair game but school loans and now $500 per month on cars is expensive (down from $900+ 300 for insurance lol)

We are a single income family so I don't want her to feel like she has non say with money. I know I wouldn't want to be in a relationship where I had no say ya know?

Sent from my Axiom MAXX!!

Edit: I was thinking about it and that's what we used to do but after I got my 2nd promotion to general manager now she doesn't have to work and we can afford for her to be a stay at home mom. If she starts working again I don't have to make group decisions because she will have her own money.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] neo1738:
Just got the dock a few days ago, and I'm actually upset I live in a Studio right now and my laptop is always around. I plan to make my tab/dock basically like my laptop and start leaving my laptop in one room, just splashtop anytime I need something. The dock is a must have and really shows off what the TFP is all about and can do. I have not seen anyone else with these features. I also bought a RooCase because I'm a student doing rotations and frequently have a use to just have the tab itself seperate from the dock, so far everything is wonderful! Love the USB, thinking of getting a bt mouse so I don't have to plug in any receivers and then I can keep my usb mouse with my laptop. Love having USB, don't need the extra SD storage but nice to have and be able to clear pictures off camera while on vacation. This is my new travel buddy!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] azrowdydog:
Since I have the dock and splashtop THD I kinda dont have a need for my laptop anymore I just remote to my desktop and do whatever I need to do. I love it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MRCANNADY:
I got mine!

i just received my dock from gamestop yesterday. After a few minutes of playing with it I can say that every Prime owner should have this beautiful combo! Light, sleek and thin with GREAT battery life. I will see how long I can go without charging it, but for now I played a few games, surfed the net for a few hours and watched a movie..battery is still strong!

Suck it Apple!! I have been (Asus) Transformed son!! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nanias:
Dock's hinge

Anyone knows which are the screws that we need to screw to tighten the docks hinge? Also how is yours doing, I am using mine for one month and it is very loose already, it can’t hold the screen up after a certain (not big) angle.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dsuppa:
now if only I could get HBO GO on my Prime everything would be perfect....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] promiseofcake:
Seeing as the thread title is "The Dock Club" i'd assume that is precisely what the thread is about! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] almightywhacko:
You can watch it through the web browser. Not as convenient as a dedicated app but it works.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dabombcra:
My dock is on the way. I am wondering if it is possible to use a usb hub with the dock?

I have enjoyed all of the comments. I feel I will be enjoying the dock.