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[Transformer TF300T General] jblah:
TO ALL THOSE WHO BOUGHT THIS VIA AMAZON Transformersandgsmphones for $380 including shipping...

NOTE they had the 16 GB model but was advertising the 32GB model due to an error with the barcode. They provided me with options for a $35 refund, a 32GB micro SD or a full refund/return of the item. (i went with the $35 refund..this comes to $345 for the 16 gb tablet. too good of an option to pass up).

so please check to make sure you got the one you ordered.

on a side note..i just got the tablet today!!! it rocks. no issues. very smooth very fast. now all i need is a case and a screen protector. anyone know of any?
[Transformer TF300T General] Admiral2145:
http://www.clear-coat.com/

This is what I use on everything... Best out there as far as I'm concerned.
[Transformer TF300T General] Screwedupsmitty:
Plus, the a510 needs charged about every.......never. This battery is more baller than the energizer bunny. It never stops. If battery life comes into play for you or you use it as a multimedia device its an easy choice over the 300. If you reaaalllyy want a dock then go for it. Still in love with my roomies a510 though, I'll be making a purchase here in the next few weeks and with the option of a bluetooth keyboard I don't see a reason to not pick the acer. Especially if you can get it on microcenter for $420
[Transformer TF300T General] rushless:
Nice choices now, regardless. I was one of the early adopters of the first Tegra 2 device, the infamously flaky G Tablet. I still have it, but the display and stability are something even a mother would forsake.
[Transformer TF300T General] jblah:
they don't have it yet for the tf300t. perhaps when they get it.
[Transformer TF300T General] safarigirl:
Gizmo,

Wow, your review and follow-up stats were very thorough! Thank you for being so generous with your time. The TF300 looks wonderful; I'm now positive the infinity will be exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you again!

Also great background music choices!
[Transformer TF300T General] Gizmo123:
It does have a GPS, and it works surprisingly well, even indoors. Take a look yourself http://img.benchmark.rs/tests/incoming/Gizmo/IMG_6357.JPG .Too late for me to go outside now, will do it tomorrow :)

@safarigirl

Glad to hear that :) . Hehe, music came purely by luck, didn't want to bother with adding audio, so i just fired up my Plasma and Dreambox, and switched the channel to MTV Live HD :)
[Transformer TF300T General] junrider:
That is great indoor. Are you near a window? what type of house is it to be picking up that reception (brick house, wood/insulation/sheetrock, how many levels and what level is the tablet located)? Have you tried the bluetooth/wifi at the same time (bluetooth headset while streaming a video to see if there are any wifi fluctuation)? Can you also test how many videos you can open without lagging/reboot (I saw one test it with the prime and he got near 12 videos)?
[Transformer TF300T General] jblah:
thank you for taking all our questions and the time to answer them. it is highly appreciated! that black model looks nice. i only thought they had blue, red, and white. i wonder if that is specific to europe. what is the clock speed for your device? i've heard 1.2 but i've also heard 1.3..i guess its not a big deal. also i saw on one website it was 1gb ddr3..is that true?
[Transformer TF300T General] Gizmo123:
The both tablets were located on a bed, which is about a meter away from a window. It's a two story building actually, i am on an upper ground floor, raised about two meters from the ground level. So, there's a neighbor above me, and above that an attic. Kinda explains why the GPS signal is good indoors.

Unfortunately, i do not own a Bluetooth headset, but i tried another method. I was sending a big file from Transformer to my SGS over Bluetooth, while streaming channels from my Dreambox - no issues whatsoever. I think TF300T is problem free, concerning WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS radios, and their interference.

Never opened multiple videos before on a tablet, how can that be accomplished?

@jblah

It's no problem, glad to be of service :) . It's a blue one actually, although i wouldn't call it blue, more of a dark grey - navy blue mix. Needs brighter light to see that dark blue tint in it, otherwise it looks greyish to me in a non lit room.

It is a 1.2 GHz cpu, not much slower than 1.3 GHz one in the Prime. No way of checking is it DDR3 or not, Android System Info app does not show that. If there's another way to check, let me know.
[Transformer TF300T General] meta96:
... what`s about the sd-card slot on the tablet?

a) are sdcards standing apart?

b) is it sdx compatible?

... thanx
[Transformer TF300T General] Gizmo123:
No SD card slot on the tablet itself, but there's one on the dock, accompanied by a full size USB - same thing with the Prime. I don't have a SDXC card on me, but the compatibility should be the same for this one and the Prime http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1543284 .
[Transformer TF300T General] junrider:
Are you sure? Im looking at the Asus site on the TF300 and if says it has a micro sd slot.

http://eee.asus.com/eeepad/transformer-300/features/

Can you take pics of the sides of the tablet and a screenshot of the storage tab? Thank you.
[Transformer TF300T General] jblah:
that would be odd indeed if it did not have a sd card slot..if that is indeed the case i would have to go with the iconia a510.
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
I think alot here won't be convinced of BT/wifi until its tested with audio stream. streaming audio is what seems to mess it up. I do the same BT file transfers on prime while streaming movies(through wifi) with no issues/dropoffs or slowdowns. I don't use or have BT headset to test that also. but for the ways I use wifi &BT at the same time on prime, it works perfectly.

is the 1.2Ghz the absolute top speed on 300 in performance mode? prime top speed in performance mode is actually 1.4Ghz(stock).

thanks for the video and sneak peak.
[Transformer TF300T General] Gizmo123:
My bad, you are right, there is a microSD slot on the left of the tablet, don't know how i mistook it for something else. Probably wasn't paying that much attention to it.

http://img.benchmark.rs/tests/incoming/Gizmo/IMG_6414.JPG

http://img.benchmark.rs/tests/incoming/Gizmo/IMG_6410.JPG

http://img.benchmark.rs/tests/incoming/Gizmo/IMG_6412.JPG

http://img.benchmark.rs/tests/incoming/Gizmo/Screenshot_2012-04-08-17-30-59.jpg

@jblah

Unfortunately yes, 1.2 GHz is the highest you get with Performance mode turned on. You get 1.1 GHz on Balanced, and 1 GHz on Power Saving.
[Transformer TF300T General] redjersey:
thank you Gizmo123 for doing such a great video review! can't wait to get a tf300 in canada!
[Transformer TF300T General] meluvstrings:
Why the low battery life

I have waited to decided if I want a prime or if the 300 was worthwhile as a tablet. I can live with the lower speed and no super ips+ but the battery issue is the big one for me. Why did they put such a small battery in the dock? The one hour difference in the tablet life is small compared to the several hour difference in the dock versus the prime.:confused:
[Transformer TF300T General] aznmode:
Does it have dual speaker?
[Transformer TF300T General] nick1979123:
Also like to know if it has stereo speakers,..And in addition to this question.. is the so called "sonicmaster" technology indead a big improvement in sound quality? lets say compared to the tf101? (with VERY poor audio quality)
[Transformer TF300T General] Gizmo123:
A single powerful speaker on the back. Sound quality - pretty good. Sonicmaster tech produces a rich and deep sound. It blows TF101 out of the water. It's a shame they are putting these on the back, and only a single one.
[Transformer TF300T General] atiatinini:
Just wondering, how's the battery life?
[Transformer TF300T General] jonlad1:
Whens the review?? :-)
[Transformer TF300T General] Raspail:
Very nice to have those first feedback, thank you. Sure, this is just one unit but it seems they have fixed the main issues.

I'm not too happy with dropping the IPS+. I understand the cost issue but for outdoor or very luminous surrounding it is very useful and actually needed to be on par with some other tabs in those conditions.

Is the basic IPS of the tf300 any better than the tf201? I imagine not but just asking.
[Transformer TF300T General] jblah:
http://www.jr.com/asus/pe/ASU_TF300TB1BL/ - another website has it for pre-order at $399.
[Transformer TF300T General] aznmode:
ATP is what Ive been using but man battery hog when I use Turbo 1 or 2. So I don't use it unless I have to or when the IO gets on my nerves lol.
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
if people not ready for possible issues being an early adopter, its best to wait after kinks get worked out of first batch. you can go over to transformerforums right now. in the 300 section ,in General & Help, people are having issues.

heres an example:

" Hi everyone,

I ordered my TF300 on release day and I've had issues with a lot of stuttering / slowness, particularly when browsing or upon wake up for the first time in a while. However, stuttering will also happen while I'm playing games.

I've tried both the standard web browser as well as Chrome Beta, and both often perform more slowly than my Samsung Galaxy Nexus, whose hardware pales in comparison.

I also have issues with touch sensitivity. Sometimes, certain portions of the screen appear to be stuck all the time (like the p key, or whatever else is there if I minimize the keyboard). I also have major issues playing games that require you to use left and right hands simultaneously. I haven't ever had these issues with either my Android phones or my iPad 2.

Finally, I'm crashing at least once a day. Sometimes 2 or 3 times a day. This is the most "crashy" device I've had since my original HTC G1 dev phone.

Do I have a bad tablet? Or is this just part of being an Android/TF300 owner? I'm wondering if I should get my tablet exchanged, sell it, or if there's some way I can fix it."

being an early adopter is not for everyone.
[Transformer TF300T General] TeMpTiN:
Hold your tf300 portrait with the Asus logo in the upper right.

Place you right thumb on the Asus logo an hold your tab with just you right hand.

Squeeze the tab just a little.

Anything happen?

If I hold the tab like that my screen cuts out then then it reboots.

A soft spot on the back of this thing that can cause this to happen with little more than the pressure needed to hold it with one hand may be a deal breaker for me.
[Transformer TF300T General] JustusIV:
Just did nothing happened
[Transformer TF300T General] Admiral2145:
Just get the one for the prime... Cut a small whole for the front facing camera and presto.
[Transformer TF300T General] e.mote:
TF300T Dock Teardown Instructions (cement required)

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/transformer-pad-tf300t-tegra-3-benchmark-review,3179-7.html
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
Hi all,

OK, I've been testing out the free versions of Apex and Nova launchers.

I like them both. I tend to like the Apex one better, except that its missing a Quick launch bar.

Nova launcher does have the Quick launch bar.

I'm wondering if anyone has the paid version of the Apex launcher and maybe a Quick launch bar is in that version, if it is I think I'll pop the money for the Apex launcher.

BTW I installed both Go Launcher and Launcher Pro, and just seem to be too big and complicated and not really designed for tablets.

Thanks

Rob

Almost forgot:

I have the keyboard dock (love it so much I can't bring myself to switch to the 510), but it looks like the Tab key is falling off, or tiltied down on one end. Should I consider swapping it out for a replacement? How durable is the dock?
[Transformer TF300T General] aznmode:
The overall built of the Prime dock is pretty good although mine creaks from time to time whenever I close it. I think the first to give out is the hinge. I find that my tablet isnt as tight fitting as it used to be. That's probably where I'm hearing the creaks. Looking at images of the 300 it seems about the same durability just out of plastic.
[Transformer TF300T General] rushless:
Using the dock with the 300 seemed awkward due to the tablet weight and the dock being even lighter than the Prime dock (easy to tip back).

None the less, the better wifi range alone makes it a better option than the Prime- for people that use wifi in medium to weaker signal environments.
[Transformer TF300T General] Admiral2145:
What's the mah on the tf300?I know the prime has a 6500 mah battery...
[Transformer TF300T General] codeworks:
One of the things I like about the TF300 as well as the Prime is that if you HDMI out to a 3D TV, several of the Tegra games are in 3D! Really nice 3D!

Has anyone tried this with the Acer A510? I am not sure if this is a Tegra 3 feature or an ASUS feature?

Thanks!
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
So, I contacted Asus about the 3g version of the 300 and its release date in the UK and was Told it is out now?
[Transformer TF300T General] aznmode:
Wow. I bet Asus engineer(s) forgot about that one.
[Transformer TF300T General] bsweetness:
That's actually been a common complaint with the TF101, the Prime, and now the TF300. The vast majority of the components are in the tablet, making it top heavy when docked. Asus would have to pack in extra weight in the dock, adding greatly to overall weight, in order to alleviate it.
[Transformer TF300T General] e.mote:
>Using the dock with the 300 seemed awkward due to the tablet weight and the dock being even lighter than the Prime dock (easy to tip back).

It would be a simple mod to fix this. Drill 2 holes at bottom of dock, one at each back corner. Mount 2 metal tabs (say, 2" long) that can be swiveled backward when needed to prevent tip-over.
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
I had thought of something like that.

Funny!

Mine hasn't tiped over yet!

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] jgaf:
omg the wait is eating me up inside. UPS hasn't update the status since 8am (Hub Scan) its now 2:45pm aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah so much for 2nd day air (it was shipped on the 27th). The package is like 15 minutes away from my house.....................................................................................aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
Hi all,

I need to know if this is the correct forum/thread to post this question.

I've been struggling with trying to setup the TF300T built in contacts and calendar app.

It seems I am only being offered to setup with a Google account or a Dropbox?

I just want what my phone offers, a local database stored on my device, that I'm going to sync back to my Outlook on my desktop. I don't want to store my days in Google.

I tried to install the calendar and contact app from my phone but of course I can't because we can't root yet.

Is there a way to set up a local account, like my calendar or my phone?

Thanks

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
did you download that Tf-201 complete manual i posted for you a couple pages back or so? that info you asking now is in there. its the complete prime manual. almost 100 pages long that details the in and outs of prime usage and set up. You will learn what you asking now and alot more from it.
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
Yup, I understand exactly what you are going through.

You took so long to make the decision and settled in something but now you have to wait just a little bit longer, and you want to scream with excitement!

Its coming, its coming!

I see the delivery truck down the block.! Yeah!

And then he just drives past your door like your nothing, oh the let down.

But then without you seeing, a different truck stops at your house and the delivery man cone out with a package in hand and could it be, yes its the right size. Yes, maybe.

The man says hi and makes you sign for it.

Its finally in your hands.

Now the unpacking !

Stay tuned for the next episode!

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] jblah:
i haven't used this yet but goove ip is suppose to let you call people from the tablet. otherwise, you got google voice...but thats not very useful for a tablet. there should be a way to call. as for the calendar...you should be able to set up your gmail or corporate account. it works just fine for me even the calendar.
[Transformer TF300T General] Admiral2145:
I use groove ip on my Tf300 via blutooth with out issue, and I use Google voice to send text with out a issue also. Just use the Gmail account that has your contacts and they will pop up in groove ip and Google voice.
[Transformer TF300T General] corwest:
Tablet Talk is a good app as well for this.
[Transformer TF300T General] babymatteo:
So i gave in...My Prime's 40 pin connector bent on friday night, so i had a choice to whether send it in RMA to Asus or sell it as is. So with all the nightmares everyone is having with Asus RMA, I decided to sell my Prime w/ the keyboard for a whooping price of only $200. Lol. I know so cheap...but really didn't want to deal with RMA.

So i went to Bestbuy to check out the TF300T, and i'm pretty impressed! First thing i checked out was the build construction of the charger port and I really liked how sturdy it is compared to the Primes. (i've somehow gotten the 40pinphobia) So since Bestbuy didn't carry the 32gb (which is only $20 more) i ordered it from Amazon using my Prime membership i ended up only paying $403.98 w/ next day shipping. Pretty awesome deal!

As much as i Loved my Prime, i'm ready to move on with, yet, another Asus product (fingers crossed lol). To think that i had even given the iFail 3 a thought. Lol.
[Transformer TF300T General] PossumK11:
Same thing happened to me on my very first boot up. I was holding the TF300 in the area between the ASUS logo and the camera, and it rebooted. Thought it might've been a first boot fluke, but it did it a second time when I put a little pressure on the same spot.
[Transformer TF300T General] jgaf:
wooooooooowhooooooo I was just about to call customer service and if they had a delivery scheduled for today, when HONK HONK UPS truck right outside. Currently updating firmware everything seems in order for now
[Transformer TF300T General] corwest:
Firmware update for 300? Didn't know there was one yet
[Transformer TF300T General] rickpref:
I bought mines last Wednesday and 15 minutes after turning it on there was a firmware update.
[Transformer TF300T General] bsweetness:
There was one even before it launched according to the early reviews.
[Transformer TF300T General] jgaf:
Yeah I just connected my pad to the charger and after the setup it automatically download the firmware update
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
im sure you wont hardly get any sleep tonight..lol as excited as you seemed to be getting one. This tablets in general are great. i have the same amazed feeling with my prime as i did the first day i got it. especially since i just got a brand new dock like a week or 2 ago. Asus tablets Rock!

make sure to let it fully charge up before using it. just use it with the cord until it fills up.
[Transformer TF300T General] jgaf:
Yeah I'm going to let it charge for 8hrs as it said in the instructions, it was around 45% when I connected it.

It seems everything is working great, I checked for light bleeds and I do have 2 mini bleeds one on each lower corner (under the soft buttons and under the clock), I can live with those.

Anyways I love this tablet lol :), trying to figure out what apps to get, currently downloading ShadowGun on my crappy 3mb internet connection :P
[Transformer TF300T General] corwest:
What's the new firmware version number might I ask?
[Transformer TF300T General] Arun01:
Well I have the prime & I love it.Personally I won't even be buying the Infinity when it comes out because by that time windows 8 tablets will be arriving & most likely Tegra 4.So unless you have wifi issues I don't see a reas�on to jump ship this late in the game.
[Transformer TF300T General] aznmode:
I wonder if the firmware that comes prior to update is rootable via root method in the dev section. Anyone try?
[Transformer TF300T General] aznmode:
Wow you just got a dock? Just make sure you read the cracked screen thread and take every precaution so not to crack your screen. I posted a mod there if you havent seen it. Basically put 4 rubber stoppers on all 4 corners of the dock the same height as the ones already on there next to Crtl, End, and mouse so you have even pressure on all 4 corners when its closed. Also when closing assist the tablet by pushing on the hinge at the same time so the front of the hinge doesn't bend the screen so much. New docks have very tight hinge and this might also cause some stress on the bottom of the screen.
[Transformer TF300T General] jblah:
i just got my dock for the tf300t! its not exactly what i expected. it does make the tablet a little heavy. i think it will be helpful for typing up stuff such as this and doing work but for the most part I prefer to have the tablet with me rather than carry around the dock and tablet..if i wanted to do that i could have just gotten a netbook.
[Transformer TF300T General] aznmode:
Ya it does make it heavy. It makes it 2x heavier lol. But I only take the dock to work and I use it a lot at home since I've been on the forum more and replying. I ended up buying an STM bag too so I can carry everything when I go to my gfs house or visit my parents. Otherwise I just keep it in the Blurex case for the most part if im going somewhere quick and want to bring it with me. But the dock spoiled me cause now I dont ever wanna type without it anymore and when its not docked I feel like its not complete and feels weird sometimes lol. I used to wonder why you would ever use a dock for a tablet when you can just get a netbook but now I know why.
[Transformer TF300T General] jblah:
i'm starting to see the benefits!

does anyone know about asus's my cloud? what is it? does it cost money? how much space do you have?
[Transformer TF300T General] Admiral2145:
Mine also... I received my transformer Thursday and there was 3 updates and 1 firmware update.. Has to do the firmware update because it asked me every 15 min :-(
[Transformer TF300T General] aznmode:
Basing this on my Prime...In Asus MyCloud you can sign up for Asus Web Storage for 8gb of free space. And theres My Desktop in there that allows you to use Splashtop HD so you can connect to your PC based machine remotely. Both are free. Havent tried The Vibe yet so I'm not so sure if thats free or not..
[Transformer TF300T General] Iluvandroidfone:
Hello,

Can we root Transformer Pad 300? Please let me know. I miss rooted android application on my Transformer Pad 300.
[Transformer TF300T General] jblah:
not yet.
[Transformer TF300T General] Iluvandroidfone:
How long is it going to take? If I may ask. You are a senior member of XDA so I think you know better than me (I am a junior member, oh sad, lol)
[Transformer TF300T General] JustusIV:
I miss it also, but its done when its done.
[Transformer TF300T General] jblah:
actually i'm not too sure. this is my first tablet. a lot of it has to do with the company. acer already allowed their a510 to be rooted. asus typically takes a bit longer like the prime. i guess we'll have to see. i would hope within a month or 2. but a prime developer would be a better source.
[Transformer TF300T General] Admiral2145:
Is the kernel source out for the TF300?
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
I don't want to use Google or a corporate account.

Just a local account not giving my days to any big company.

I don't want to share my contact list with the world.

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
Mnmm. ..I'm not sure, I'm going to look back and get the link and download what you wanted me to read. Thanks for reminding me.
[Transformer TF300T General] bsweetness:
Well, typically rooting really doesn't have anything to do with the manufacturer. You're probably thinking of unlocking the bootloader, which normally requires manufacturer approval. In order to get root, it will require a user finding an exploit that will allow root access.
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
it'll never have root! ;) lol