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[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
I hope I stayed in my message that I think the lag with the TWC is due to the Wi-Fi connection and nothing to with the Tablet itself.

I watched video from other sources and I also use MX Player as my video player.

All work fine except for the TWC cable pushing live TV to the Tablet via WiFi.

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
OK, does any know if we can at least root the 300 yet.

I'm trying to run a few programs that require root at least.

Thanks.

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
Sorry, one more question.

Does anyone know what to use so I can transfer files between my phone and the 300?

I just installed the new PDA-NET app and that worked perfectly.

But that is just for making the phone a hotspot.

Thanks

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] Sarius24:
Hi Guys, I ordered mine getting it on wednesday cant wait!!
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
no, and probably wont be one for a good while. these things take time. the device just released so don't rush things. bad things can happen when things are rushed..lol first more people need to own the device first. hardly any owners out there yet. 2nd. developers need to get their hands on this device. that's if they're even interested in getting it. 3rd. developers dictate when root will come. someone has to be working on it first. You have to have patience and developers hate when they feel rushed or pressured into doing something. I'd say just enjoy the device as is for the meantime. root will come eventually. hopefully sooner than later

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you can transfer files by bluetooth. just pair up both devices. make sure you have a good file explorer or something on your phone. like astro, es file explorer, or root explorer. then you can select the file you want and select bt to transfer it. or if you have a picture in your phone gallery, just select share then select bt.

or you could just transfer files through memory cards. or you can upload files onto dropbox from your phone. then download it from dropbox into the prime. several options.
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
I actually found a good Bluebooth file explorer.

I also install Tablet Talk, now I can have my SMS messages on my Tablet, nice app. Can even control phone and make calls.

I am looking for some stuff.

There doesn't seem to be able to make folders in the apps page.

I can't even make folders on the home screens, which is not what I want to do.

I want to make folders in the apps area, you end up with all your apps in all those pages you have to flip through.

I'm really missing my Touchwiz!

On my phone with the Samsung Touches, you can make folders on either the home screens or the applications pages.

I have one application page with 16 folders.

Its setup on the phone as 4x4.

Then I have all my apps sorted inside each of the folders that are named as a category.

But you don't seems to be able to make any folders with the Tablet version of ICS?

All the apps I found just make folders on the home screens, not in the application area .

I wonder if the is a way to install Touchwiz launcher on the Tablet?

Maybe the Samsung Tablet version of Touchwiz.

Do you think that can be done with rooting?

Thanks all.

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
no there is no installing a Samsung bloatware touchwiz on a prime...lol

you can Jake folders easily on the prime on ICS. just tap & hold one icon, then move it over top of another one and then it'll make a folder. r then you can name it and all that. or add whatever apps you want to that folder by repeating the same previous step. except now you move the app over top of the folder and it'll add that app to that folder. I saw you have alot to learn about tablets if you not even able to make folders yet. just keep using your device and you'll teach yourself alot.
[Transformer TF300T General] Cyclone999:
To create an folder on a home screen just drag an icon over another one. The stock ICS launcher doesn't support folders in the app drawer, but you can get a modified ICS launcher, like Nova Launcher, that does.
[Transformer TF300T General] foxmeister:
Chrome on Android doesn't support Flash!

Regards,

Dave
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
Is it going to?
[Transformer TF300T General] mark.m.moran:
How about the audio? Did you get 5.1 surround out too??
[Transformer TF300T General] JustusIV:
Nova launcher lets you make folders in the app drawer

I think you need the paid version though.. Worth every penny.
[Transformer TF300T General] Admiral2145:
I like apex launcher over nova.. It does folder options also...
[Transformer TF300T General] effezie:
Me too. I have to turn the volume down many times. Volume + is the way to go. Gives you a true volume control.
[Transformer TF300T General] effezie:
Just get a different launcher. There are many to choose from. I use Nova mostly and folders in the app drawer as started above is a great option.
[Transformer TF300T General] gaetanolip:
Can you test this http://www.auby.no/files/video_tests/h264_1080p_hp_4.1_40mbps_birds.mkv

and this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHsVbptb1RU exclusively via browser at 1080p

can you see any stutters??
[Transformer TF300T General] JustusIV:
Lol that first video stutters on my hexa core i7

Hrm second time i loaded it, it played fine.

Will test when i get home...... My tf300 should be waiting for me on the doorstep.
[Transformer TF300T General] jgaf:
As a reminder for anyone who hasn't +1 for a 300 specific forum, go to this post and post a +1 :) Thank you.
[Transformer TF300T General] BoomerM3:
Drivers Required?

I am about to buy a TF300, but need to understand what the USB adapter allows me to do. I need to get the tablet to read a Compact Flash (CF) card from my camera.

If I buy the ASUS USB Kit, can I then plug in a card reader? What determines if this will work - a driver?

If a separate card reader will not work, what devices will work with the USB Kit?

If all else fails, I am stuck trying to transfer very large images to the tablet - and that will take forever.

Suggestions on how to make this work would be appreciated!!!

peter
[Transformer TF300T General] rushless:
A510 compared to the 300, Prime and Thrive

Posted this in 500 forum too, since fits both.

I got the A510 yesterday and here is my feedback based on using a Thrive and trying out a few Primes (weak wifi returns) and trying out the 300 (perhaps for too long) at Best Buy. I also have an iPad "3", but not really apples to apples.

Build: 510 feels best to hold and a more solid feel compared to all but the Prime.

Display: The iPad 3 ruined me for lower res, so I am biased there. None the less, I think they are all good displays. Perhaps the definition is better on the 510 and the colors seem more natural, but too subjective to say for sure.

Speaker sound: 510 blows them all away.

System speed: 510 seems just as fast as the 300, but the Prime seemed to have a lag sometimes that neither of these have. All three smoke the Thrive, none the less.

Touch response: All seem fine to me.

Video results: 1080p plays fine on all but the Thrive (yikes).

Game emulators: Though FPSe and N64oid plays good on the Thrive and Tegra 2, there is a profound performance increase on Tegra 3. MAME Reloaded has a slight speed increase, but nowhere near the change with FPSe and N64oid.

Wifi range: Was not able to test the 300 out and about, but the 510 is far better than the Prime and slightly better than the already good wifi Thrive.

Things that are not so good:

As others have mentioned, the 510 can get fairly warm on the right side. The 300 and Prime did not seem to do this. Since the Prime is aluminum, the heat should be pretty obvious compared to the plastic back 510, but the result is opposite. Playing CPU hungry games like N64 and PSX do not get it real warm, but the combo of charging and using wifi does seem to cause this.

I do not like the charge and data function on the bottom, nor do I like both functions through one port (I already have an iPad- one is enough). The design of this for the 300 and Prime makes sense, due to the KB dock, but does NOT on the 510. Seems poor ergonimics, IMO.

Not sure if I am keeping the 510, due in part to already having a iPad 3 64gb and a Thrive. Frankly, I wish I could have the Thrive with its big ports and ICS plus Tegra 3 in it and NOT be made by Toshiba. Ironic.

I can say that after using them all, my bad experience with wifi on the Prime places both the 300 and 510 as better (and cheaper) options. Seems a tie between the 300 and 510. Either device should make folks happy
[Transformer TF300T General] muqali:
Most likely if it is a USB card reader it'll export the cards as generic mass storage devices, so no special driver would be needed. Now whether or not the tablet with dock automounts USB attached disks I don't know.
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
theoretically it should work once you plug in the card reader into USB port of dock or from 40pin to USB adapter piece for the tablet. if it doesn't work immediately, you can always add the drivers/modules to your tablet for the support. but i would think it should work. Only thing is, if you thinking about getting a 300, and it doesn't work at first, 300 doesn't even have root access yet. no telling when it will get it. so there will be no way of you adding the needed drivers/modules for the cf card in card reader to work. this is if it doesn't work at first.

Honestly, for viewing images and such, The Prime is a better option although a lil bit more expensive. the superior display on the prime is better for viewing movies and images and such. Prime has Superips+ and 300 has a regular ips. alot of people here seem to think the only difference is screen brightness but that's not true. ips is an older technology vs. superips+. Prime display is alot brighter 300nits(300) vs. 650nits+(Prime). The prime display is alot sharper so images will look crisper. Plus the color quality on prime is superior. blacks look blacker, whites look whiter, etc. etc....Anandtech did a breakdown of the displays and showed there are noticeable differences. Even MTR review said Prime display is alot sharper. Plus with prime, you could easily view your images outdoors in the sun. If you not worried about having a better display to showcase your images then 300 will do fine. 300 has a good display but prime display is superior in several other ways aside from just being brighter. being brighter is what alot like to assume but there are true technological differences that make prime one superior. this is why Asus didn't add it to the 300 to cut down on costs since its a more expensive display panel.

good luck with whatever you decide. Either will be a great choice. ;)
[Transformer TF300T General] rickpref:
Well I only have Center, F.Left, F.Right, but they all worked.
[Transformer TF300T General] budwizer:
You may also want to check out the AirDroid app in the Google Play Store as another possible option.
[Transformer TF300T General] Screwedupsmitty:
Runs like a dream on my a510, you can expect the same performance from the TF300 probably. No stutters at all, as an aside, it also runs fine on my AMD 1070T 3.2Ghz hexacore, i7 may be good for multitasking due superior threading but I do appreciate a smooth 1080p vid :)
[Transformer TF300T General] Ready2Mosh:
Microcenter is selling the 300 for $349.99 for 32gb version.
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
now that's a deal. people better hop on that quick before it goes back up. that's $50 off.
[Transformer TF300T General] Iceman248:
I had just stumbled across that, too. $20 shipping though, still good, perhaps great, but I wasn't ready to make this purchase yet. Dangit. The temptation...
[Transformer TF300T General] dcAndroidFan:
Thanks for posting this. Just cancelled my Amazon order (had been waiting for shipment since 4/26 since I chose "super saver" shipping -- that's unacceptable) and I ordered one from Micro Center. Basic shipping from MC is kinda steep at $20 but that still makes the net price $370 which is cheaper than anywhere else right now.
[Transformer TF300T General] aamir123:
the A510 is also cheaper at microcenter for 399. Just when I thought my decision got easier!
[Transformer TF300T General] Erusman:
Got a TF300 yesterday at local BB. It was only 16GB version. I wasn't going to keep it anyways. Just wanted to play with it for the night and see for myself how it compared to prime. $379, and $100ish less than prime it really wasn't worth it. The tablet felt very cheap. The plastic which surrounds the tablet felt hollow. When you held the tablet you could actually flex it quite a bit and see light bleed appear around the edges. :p The one I bought actually had quite a bit of light bleed. The screen in no way compared to the prime. The screen at full brightness looked more pixelated. When I used diceplayer for movies, they didn't look as sharp as they do on the prime. I would say at 100% brightness compares to about 65% on prime. However, the tablets WIFI was excellent. Alot better then the primes (plastic backplate helped out alot lol). GPS was alright. Performance was about the same. But, I don't know if it was just me. But when playing movies... it really stresses the tablet. Especially streaming a 1080p or so in Diceplayer. The TF300 seemed a bit slower then the prime. (but like I said maybe it was just me.) TF300 had the BT fallout issue. I paired a BT headset and tried streaming a movie. Audio was all out of sync. Movie became a slide show. :eek: So I HIGHLY doubt the BT fallout issue has anything to do with the metal backplate of the prime.

Well there is my 2cents on the TF300.

It has already been returned to Bestbuy. ;)
[Transformer TF300T General] cranch:
I haven't had a chance to check at my local Microcenter yet. Anyone know if these deals are online only?
[Transformer TF300T General] Admiral2145:
32gig prime at microcenter for 349.99... Fyi
[Transformer TF300T General] Screwedupsmitty:
Not sure where you see that...Link?
[Transformer TF300T General] rushless:
Lame that BB is only carrying the 16GB, but I do agree that the 300 seems flimsy compared to the 510 and Prime. It did not seem cheaply built though.

Everything is relative.
[Transformer TF300T General] dcAndroidFan:
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388515
[Transformer TF300T General] Screwedupsmitty:
not prime, thats a 300. Lets not mix up our tablets here ladies.
[Transformer TF300T General] aamir123:
I ordered online and will pick it up later... they only charged me tax as if I was in the store. Also at checkout I had the option of paying in store.
[Transformer TF300T General] rickpref:
Anyone know how to disable trackpad while typing on the dock? It's driving me nuts.

thanks
[Transformer TF300T General] jgaf:
Woooowhooo finally mine is on a plane arriving at 7:00pm :) so i'll be getting it tomorrow I can't wait...............aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
[Transformer TF300T General] dcAndroidFan:
Ah, yes. Just noticed that the other user called it a Prime. That is incorrect, although it certainly would be a heck of a deal.
[Transformer TF300T General] cranch:
I think its the 4th key in from the left on the top row that toggles the touchpad on and off.
[Transformer TF300T General] JustusIV:
So my newegg shipment arrives tonight.

but i paid 399 now microcenter has it for 349

and newegg said they wouldnt "hookabrother" up with a price match.
[Transformer TF300T General] Admiral2145:
Rofl.. Refuse it... Newegg is great with returns.. Oh yeah., my dad has the prime and I have the Tf300 no real difference but, everyone has there say so...
[Transformer TF300T General] aznmode:
In regards to charger/data on the same connector, the Prime and the 300 is the same (tablet for tablet no dock) and you still need the proprietary cable for data transfer. But the a510 you can use any old micro usb cable for data transfer. So a510 port has more advantage as micro usb cables are more commonly used with other devices like your phone. I think if you dont need the dock the a510 is the better choice.
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
Nothing is a better choice than the Prime! ;) lol
[Transformer TF300T General] jgaf:
Thanks for the price match idea, apparently the place I order from do price matching. I sent them a message I'll hope for the best.
[Transformer TF300T General] JustusIV:
It was worth 50 bucks to start playing with the tablet.

Also find it funny with cpu spy i hit 1.3ghz sometimes.
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
I finally manage to read about it by searching Google. Thanks.

However, that will only allow me to create the folders on the home pages, not the Applications pages. Which is where I want to really do the folders and that is how I have it on my phone, using bloatware, Touchwiz, LOL!

Ok, have another question and wanted to call Asus and I can't find a customer support number anywhere. The tiny manual that came in the box, lists phones for many countries but the US in not on that list?

Not happy if I can't talk to tech support, I don't like being forced to type all of my questions in and wait days for an answer. One question, the keyboard dock is missing from the drop down menu when you attempt to register it. Do I really need to wait days for an answer to a simple question.

Thanks.

Rob

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
zip with the real tf-201 manual inside is attached to this post.

you know what you need, you need the online pdf manual for the prime. that manual that came with prime tells nothing. ill brb. ill get that manual for you and attach it to this post. gimme a sec to get it. this manual is very detailed and will really help you discover all the features of prime.

edit: i added the full complete prime manual to this post. the pdf file is inside the zip file attached.
[Transformer TF300T General] aznmode:
If everything works sure but I'm relying on you to get on Asus butt to get things fixed and for that reason I'm staying with prime :p
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
I installed Apex, but didn't really understand all the settings.

I did see the Draw thing, did realize that was for the apps .

I'll watch the video on it as well as Nova.

I also purchased Launcher Pro way back for my phone and never used it, I had gotten used to Touchwiz .

So the best launcher replacement is the Apex and Nova?

I'll watch both videos and see what the differences are.

I tend to keep most of it stock, at least that what I've been doing in just in my phone.

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] gaetanolip:
Up please

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[Transformer TF300T General] aznmode:
Doesn't adw allow it? I could be wrong though. But I'm sure Go Launcher EX does.
[Transformer TF300T General] gaetanolip:
We know prime has poor internal sd speed, is t the same for t300? can you run https://play.google.com/store/search?q=androbench&c=apps and post result ?

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[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
its already been done. the ddr3 ram & I/O are no better than the prime. this is a software issue asus needs to address. people running custom roms/kernels posted up significant better numbers compared to stock.

Basically asus needs to optimize the software more. but it was already shown the ddr3 ram has shown no improvement over prime ddr2 ram.
[Transformer TF300T General] rushless:
Agreed that the 510 may be the better choice if you do not want the dock. My concern is why Acer placed the USB port on the bottom, rather than the side. At least Asus had a direct functional reason to.

After more use of the 510 and messing with the 300 more:

The 510 gets no warmer, except when charging and using wifi at same time. The heat from the 300 seems more evenly displaced, rather than concentrated on the right like the 510.

The displays are both very good, but some bleed on the 300. Notice when black borders with video.

The 510 seems to be a lot more sturdy and better made than the 300

I do not care for the Ring interface, but it can be turned off (I did).

Sound from the 300 speakers seems odd placement for listening, but great on the 510. Best I have heard on a tablet and even a few laptops.

One more time, the location of the usb/charge port is very stupid. No practical way to charge and use, unless you lift it up, so no propping in a case and using while charging or using a drive. Also no propping on lap, as I am doing now (without charging, of course). Pure stupid and renders some of the function impractical. The full USB adapter they package would have been better off a right angle connector.

Added: The 1080p video links earlier in this thread play fine, but choke on the Thrive.
[Transformer TF300T General] gaetanolip:
Have you a forum link to those custom fixes?

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[Transformer TF300T General] JustusIV:
Ugh not having root blows. And i miss AOKP
[Transformer TF300T General] corwest:
So got the TF300 today and honestly I think it runs much better than the prime I have. The screen is brighter than I thought it would be and haven't had one force close, stall, or " not responding " incident yet. The UI seems smoother than my prime (C3 version btw). And the wifi is much better. For those of you on the fence about the 300 or prime, unless you like a flash a lot for the camera I would go 300 and save a 100 dollars while your at it.
[Transformer TF300T General] Admiral2145:
Relax... When we get root that will be fixed
[Transformer TF300T General] aznmode:
Totally agree with you. I can see if it had an optional dock then stick on the bottom but on the side is better. But then Prime and 300 is the same. If you wanna charge its on the bottom if you want usb transfer its still the bottom. So either way you go you're SOL unless you get a dock for the 300 but thats another $150 to consider over the $350-$399 pricing.

Also I think you can get the right angle adapter for like $6 so it's not too big of a deal. Compared to that huge adapter Asus is selling for like $20. I wouldnt wanna put that thing on my Prime or if I had a 300. Thats just asking for the charging port to break at a higher cost.
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
its in prime developement section. you have motley and shaky custom kernels with memory tweaks and optimizations and other similar things to speed things up. you also have custom roms in there like WSG or AOKP thats optimized. go in developement and take a look.
[Transformer TF300T General] aznmode:
Have you tried any of them? Afraid to unlock and lose warranty and end up just slightly better IO
[Transformer TF300T General] Admiral2145:
In correct.... You can downgrade to..15 and root then upgrade to.21 on the prime...
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
same here..lmao. I've been waiting to unlock just in case anything major comes up that I need to send device in for.

if you have root you can try out ATP that allows you to change the I/O schedulers. prime is noop by default but with that app you can change it to get improvements to fit your prime usage needs. the thread on it is in themes and apps section. that's where its at to download also. changing I/O scheduler can improve the slowdown experienced when Google play downloads are updating or whatever.

from the feedback on the custom roms/kernels there has been dramatic improvements. no slowdown at also and significant faster disk/flash read/write speeds. I will eventually lock sooner or later but I'm in no rush though. prime performs great on stock or 1.6Ghz speeds. The feedback on AOKP & WSG have been really good. actually all the roms get great feedback. both those particularly have alot of mods and tweaks to optimize and speed up the prime even more. along with motley or shaky custom kernels.
[Transformer TF300T General] Admiral2145:
Agin... Read this lol