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[G Tablet Accessories] wasserkapf:
For those trying to get the wired LAN connection to work. Have you tried this mod, posted by Roebeet (of course) in post #8:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=886853

The one time I tried it, it didn't seem to work. At least non of the apps seemed to be aware of the connection.
[G Tablet Accessories] pgonza02:
Didn't work for me either. Actually made Pandora crash.
[G Tablet Accessories] californiarailroader:
Thanks! I just signed up, I see you are using the Mountain Laurel, how do you like that so far?
[G Tablet Accessories] pyro530:
Its far better then stock for sure, But I think I may try one of the other two 1.2 branches that Roebeet is working on. Brilliant corners my be going on the tab this weekend when I have more time.
[G Tablet Accessories] californiarailroader:
Thanks, I am looking into the Brilliant Corners too. Are his ROM's pretty stable?
[G Tablet Accessories] pyro530:
Yes, he probably has the best ROM's, I very recently moved over from XDA. A lot of the ROM's around here are his.
[G Tablet Accessories] californiarailroader:
Right on, I think I may have to give his a try!
[G Tablet Accessories] wasserkapf:
Roebeet's firmware's are actually a stock firmware that he tweaks. You actually install a stock firmware, but it is then tweaked by customizing scripts that he has included. This is why it may take longer to install his firmware, compared to others.

Roebeet's a good egg, and has devoted considerable time to his customizing. He is also very helpful if you post questions and problems concerning his firmware. But you will need to go to Slatedroid forums for that. I have found that there is less misinformation on the Slatedroid forums. Posters on XDA routinely post incorrect info and claim it is fact.
[G Tablet Accessories] it2steve:
+1 on the 'good egg' comment. I have had the pleasure in dealing with him for several months now especially when it came to DEV with the Dock in mind.

no two ways about it, the guy's a class act
[G Tablet Accessories] JoTeC:
Ditto,

Got my dock today (warp-speed shipping, thanks Steve!) HDMI works with power to the dock but no audio, only from the GTab. Went into configuration on the TV and all is correct. I am running TNT Lite 4.4. Ethernet was fine but stock browser put up a message that it could not load because of no internet connection but behind the nag screen, I could see Google had loaded. Cancel nag screen and browsing just fine on internet. However, some programs would crash as other members have posted. (RockPlayer, etc) I dont plan on actually using my GTab connected to my TV or wired router so it is no bother for me. Just thought I would put up my results. I do LOVE my dock, I am happy to see My GTab standing up in front of me instead of laying on its back like a cheap whore... LMAO...
[G Tablet Accessories] californiarailroader:
That's weird, I get audio from the Dock to my Monitor via HDMI. It's an Acer H233H.
[G Tablet Accessories] aldo.caruso:
Dock tested with Vegan rom

I have tested the dock with both Vegan 5.1.1 and VEGAn-TAB GingerEdition. In both cases HDMI and LAN didn't work. Would they work with a different rom?
[G Tablet Accessories] pgonza02:
I am on CM 7.0.3 and HDMI does work.

Still working on trying to get Ethernet to work.

Been having a discussion here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13503561&postcount=862
[G Tablet Accessories] jonalowe:
I forgot that you have to boot up with the gtablet in the dock for ethernet to work. Tablet has to be completely off. Many Apps won't work with ethernet, only wireless even then. Browser will give an initial error, please but then load ok. I'm using Robeet's Brilliant Blue rom, but the same was true with 3588.

Jon
[G Tablet Accessories] pgonza02:
I knew about having to connect with it off, still have some problems.
[G Tablet Accessories] it2steve:
Hdmi cable

Got a prototype to do a review on last night. Sorry I didn't get it done but last night was daddy/daughter night and that takes precedence...

I will tell you that the cable DOES work, both video and sound. I'll get some pics and a write up here soon :)
[G Tablet Accessories] roguey:
crack that cable open and find the pinouts :P
[G Tablet Accessories] hozayjmmpr:
Just Got the Dock in (fast Thanks)

but cant get the ethernet to work ?

tried tnt 4.24

VEGn-TAB 5.1.1

Reboot with cable connected

wifi off

Still No Go

Any help Thanks
[G Tablet Accessories] Scuter:
Hdmi bad quality?

Hey Guys,

I got my dock a few days ago and was using VGanTAB RC1 with bad quality on the 47 inch lcd tv. Now updated to G-Harmony Gingerbread 2.3.4 with Honeycomb element and its still bad quality. Any suggestions?

It works but just very pixelated :(
[G Tablet Accessories] pyro530:
I think everyone who has the dock see's the same thing. I know I do, I am running brilliant corners and seeing the same issue. BUT if you play a 1080p video using a media player, it does up-convert to true HD, which is fine because I only use my dock for playing movies and listening to Pandora.
[G Tablet Accessories] Fenyx4:
Just got the dock! Plugged it in and it immediate pushed video and audio to the tv. But I am suffering from the pixelated problem.

What media player are you using? I've tried vPlayer and Rockplayer Lite and I'm not seeing the "up-convert to true HD" you are talking about.
[G Tablet Accessories] hozayjmmpr:
hay Fenyx4 what rom are you running
[G Tablet Accessories] Scuter:
So I downgraded again to a 2.2 rom and played some movies using .... you wouldn't believe it but "Gallery" and it looks much much better than anything else I have used with the Gtab.

Can someone try it with Gallery on a higher ROM and I might switch back.

My Current ROM is Calkulin+Clemsyn 1.5ghz Froyo Combo VERSION 5
[G Tablet Accessories] Fenyx4:
CM7 and pershoot's 2632.39 kernel
[G Tablet Accessories] Texican74:
Hello Steve,

Are those your pictures? I was curious about the case for the Malata tablet, do you know if it fits for gTablet? Thanks

- Tex
[G Tablet Accessories] roberto188:
HDMI Cable Review

Hey Steve-o,

DYING to read the review of the HDMI cable...where did you get it? What resolution is the output?
[G Tablet Accessories] MicroChip:
I'd want to get my hands on one and test it with the HC builds. I know HDMI is working on them on the Adam, no reason it shouldn't be on GTab.

MC
[G Tablet Accessories] xjarl:
1920*1200 Maybe..
[G Tablet Accessories] Childofthehorn:
Hey I have one of these suckers coming in soon.

Why has no one posted the pinouts for this thing?

Also, what connector does this fit. Is it PDMI, Sansa, or Galaxy Tab

I am willing to do this myself if I have to. Have Scopes and logic analyzers and probes galore. However, just do not want to buy a dock when all I am interested in is making my own special purpose cables. I bet that there is untapped audio outs down there as well.

Adding extra USB hosting functions should also be pretty easy as you simply need root access, a kernel that supports USB host, and a script runner/editor like gscript.

Oh and BTW - Hi! My names is Stacy
[G Tablet Accessories] h3llphyre:
Read below

None of the above. Looks like a custom job. I got an non working HDMI cable with the correct dock connector, with the wrong pinout, I just haven't gotten around to pinning out the device yet.

I'm willing to get you're right.

USB host already exists.

OH HAI!
[G Tablet Accessories] Childofthehorn:
I hope so! Usually manufacturers also include a serial interface which means that we could get commands going.

If someone could run http://code.google.com/p/android-serialport-api/ APK to see of there are any available (but all unused) serial ports, that would be amazing!

Yeah, but I want to enable some weird USB host like DisplayPort adapters, Ethernet USB (working), TV Receivers, and MIDI input/output for some on the spot DJing!

BTW: Does anyone know whether the USB audio works well? Mainly I am interested in USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 Audio Standard. That means that I could use a sickly small USB DAC + AMP with my Tablet. Otherwise, will need to add myself then eh?
[G Tablet Accessories] Oozura:
HDMI is working with HC. I tested it with Roebeets alpha 2.4 via the Dock. Dont have a cable for testing though.
[G Tablet Accessories] forgiventhief:
Good cable that works with the Malata ZPAD Dock

Hey all. I ordered my Malata ZPAD dock from electroniccrap.com

I then ordered the following HDMI cable:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032ZZP82

Like most, picture quality for showing internet was grainy.

Showing youtube videos produced a lag... sound came before picture. Picture was grainy.

However, showing 1080p video that was already on the tablet was crystal clear on my 40" Samsung tv. I also tested it on another 46" tv, but can't remember the brand.

In any case, this cable gave me good video and sound, and it was cheap.

Couldn't get the LAN to work.

-----------------------------------------------------

Running VEGAn-Tab Build BETA 5.1.1 w/supplement

and OG Droid running Liquid Gingerbread v1.8
[G Tablet Accessories] wasserkapf:
Well, I just got these cables:

http://www.woot.com/Blog/ViewEntry.aspx?Id=17545

They seem to be the same spec as yours. But I still don't get any audio outputted through the HDMI cable on either of my tablets (see my sig below). But I see that you are using Vegan-tab beta.
[G Tablet Accessories] Fenyx4:
In my attempts to get rid of my pixellated problems I tried a bunch of different media players. vPlayer caused the sound to stop working over HDMI. After trying to play anything with vPlayer I had to undock and redock to be able to hear sound from other players.

Hope it helps.
[G Tablet Accessories] drizzt5:
Just a cable? :D Me wantttt!
[G Tablet Accessories] it2steve:
Well yea :)

Guys I'm SO SO So sorry that I haven't written a review for this thing yet. I got a baby tri-pod for the Bloggie so I can add a video to it so you can see the quality of the outputted video.

Last week was just COMPLETELY brutal at my 'real' job and didn't give a whole lotta time for anything else. I will make it a priority tho!
[G Tablet Accessories] me_is_rushin:
For those of you that ordered from Anaka.com how long would you say it took to arrive?

Thanks
[G Tablet Accessories] tedlogan42:
Sorry that your real job has been so brutal. Do you have any idea how much these are going to retail for when they're ready? Any idea when they're going to be ready? 'Cause having easy HDMI out on this thing would make my life so much easier.
[G Tablet Accessories] me_is_rushin:
Hey Steve, I'm also really interested in this cable. In the other thread you mentioned it might be 3D compatible. Please confirm whether this is true or not.

Thanks a ton, I'm really looking forward to the review.
[G Tablet Accessories] Linuxslate:
I ordered a Malata ZPAD dock from pyro via eBay.

It arrived amazingly fast. I'm happy to pay a little more to get it from someone here in the US, rather than wait and wonder if it is coming from China. Thanks pyro!

It's nicely packaged and looks to be of good quality.

In the spirit of my previous mistreatment of tablet docks, as can be seen here:

http://linuxslate.com/ (Scroll to 18 August 2010) (Plug)

I decided to take it apart.

Here is a list of the major chips:

The large chip on the back of the board is simply a Ethernet interface chip. It protects and isolates the rest of the dock/Pad from the Ethernet wiring.

Also on the back (what was called the solder side, in my time) is an Amtel AT93C56A Three-wire Serial EEPROM. It is used by the main chip (see below) for storage of the Dock's Ethernet MAC address.

Data Sheet: www.atmel.com/dyn/resources/prod_documents/doc3378.pdf

The Ethernet port is in the Dock, it's not just a connector for a Ethernet chip in the G-Tablet. Ethernet is provided by a SMSC LAN9512 USB 2.0 Hub/Ethernet Controller. It's the Ethernet Controller and the Ethernet Physical layer. It also provides the USB port (and another unused internal USB port).

The Linux driver is: /lib/modules/{Your Kernel}/kernel/drivers/net/usb/smsc95xx.ko

Data Sheet: http://www.smsc.com/media/Downloads_Public/Data_Briefs/9512db.pdf

There is another small chip that is part of a power supply (near the coaxial power connection), but no other major chips.

The HDMI connector is essentially wired directly to pins on the G-Tablet. So a HDMI cable need not have any active components.

For now, I want to put it back together, and see if I can get the Ethenet port to work (on CM 7.0.3). I'll take it apart again when I have more time and the ambition to try and trace pins.
[G Tablet Accessories] scyld:
I look forward to hearing about your efforts on this front!

It's a shame that the ethernet connection doesn't simply work out of the box basically all the time on any ROM, like a USB memory stick would; I had been under the misapprehension that the G Tablet would "see" this internet connection just as any other, as a PC would after a layer which handles the wired connection and ethernet board. I don't know why I didn't think about how this software layer wouldn't be present or at least wouldn't be fully developed...

I've tried the ethernet connection on Brilliant Corners, and it does work. However, it seems to ONLY allow the browser to use the web, and it doesn't seem to allow any downloads, either off of Market or from a web link. Apparently, others report similar results on other ROMs that seem to accommodate the dock's ethernet port.
[G Tablet Accessories] Linuxslate:
How to get the ethernet port working (at least on CM 7.0.3)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14194660&postcount=27
[G Tablet Accessories] deltchon:
I recently got my dock and it works great. I am not having any issues with grainy picture quality under cm7. I've tried it both on my sony bravia tv and on my other no name brand hdtv. Just plug it in and the sound and picture come in nice and clear. Keyboard also works. Waiting on cm7 to support mice properly.
[G Tablet Accessories] twiceover:
If anyone is lookign I'm selling my dock for $30 shipped over in the market.
[G Tablet Accessories] xjarl:
HDMI Cable

Just a 30pin-HDMI cable...
[G Tablet Accessories] h3llphyre:
Do you have a source for just the dock connector?
[G Tablet Accessories] xjarl:
difficulty to find. I'm in China.
[G Tablet Accessories] roberto188:
HDMI Cable

What ever happened to the HDMI cable? Still in developement? No review yet? Im getting blue balls here.
[G Tablet Accessories] mgrankin:
I am interested if the dock is still available.
[G Tablet Accessories] xjarl:
If you keep your eye on electroniccrap.com You will find one within 2 days..
[G Tablet Accessories] roberto188:
Awesome thanks!
[G Tablet Accessories] rrgreentree:
http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_10&products_id=27

Wow, so is this legit? What's the story behind this? I'll definitely be getting one of these if it turns out to be legit.
[G Tablet Accessories] captainharlockus:
If it is sold through electroniccrap.com it should be OK, the guy that does that site specializes in stuff for the gtab and test everything. I have ordered from him before and he has great and quick service. Sign up for the email list on the store web site and he will keep you updated on new stuff he gets in and when items are back in stock.
[G Tablet Accessories] toadleyb:
The HDMI cable is on electroniccrap.com now. Just ordered one this morning. Can't wait to try it out.
[G Tablet Accessories] roberto188:
Review

Toadlyb

Myabe you can do a full scale review since it2steve is too busy reviewing DOA items.
[G Tablet Accessories] it2steve:
Ouch... Sorry you feel that way. Unfortunately I have a ' real' job that's gone through multiple office / location / network migrations thats caused me to travel some the last month. That and I am personally moving myself in a couple weeks. please look at the op date of that 'DOA' review and you'll see that was quite some time ago.

After 10 and 12hr days I come home and pack orders. I am sorry that I haven't done a full write up of it other than it works. I do sincerely apologize but I do feel that was a bit unnecessary.

Please dont allow these gTab forums to fill with flames and 'shots' at anyone. Of all the xda forums I have been involved in and learned from, this one had always remained respectful and helpful to everyone.

...sent from my 'un-stock' g2x
[G Tablet Accessories] 999ping:
roberto, I also ordered a cable and Steve shipped it Thursday. I'll see about doing a little write up of the cable when I get it, either here or on my blog and linked here.

Steve, relax man, your efforts are appreciated and I'm not at all sure any criticism was intended - so difficult to interpret intent through an electronic medium.

I am sure if you publicize your current situation - job gone wild and moving - folks will cut you some slack. We all know what life can be like.

:)
[G Tablet Accessories] tedlogan42:
Steve, thanks for all the hard work you're doing. I bought one of those cables yesterday (which you've already shipping) with perfect faith that it works, since you've always been wonderfully awesome in each of your previous reviews. I look forward to the official review once your real job and moving get themselves calmer.
[G Tablet Accessories] roberto188:
missed sarcasim

Haha sorry it2steve...i was being facisious...i was only poking fun in a joking way but still hoping that if someone else does get the cable in a few days they can write a review so that u wont have to...especially seeing as how u r in fact very busy. I think a previous poster had it right...its hard to detect sarcasim on the internet :)

Btw steve everything that goes on in these forums is done via goodwill...u dont have to explain ur self to anyone on here...including me
[G Tablet Accessories] it2steve:
No worries, thanks for the explanation. Unfortinatlly, my OCD hates the idea of people getting frustrated ESPECIALLY if there is something I should be able to control. Thanks for the understanding. All good here and I too apologize if I came off curt, absooutly crazy month that won't stop for a few weeks (I just don't see how developers keep up?)

...sent from my android tablet
[G Tablet Accessories] 999ping:
Just received my cable - thanks Steve! - and gave it a try.

First impressions:

- At just 3' it's pretty short. On the plus side that means it's really portable and maybe long enough to hook up to a projector for a presentation, on the minus side it's really not long enough to hook up to your TV unless your TV has an HDMI input on the front.

- I found 6' HDMI extension cables for $8 shipped on buy.com (http://www.buy.com/prod/6ft-hdmi-m-...tv/q/sellerid/15743316/loc/101/217579788.html) so that's easily fixed

- As Steve said, the cable carries both video and audio. The video looks a bit chunky when blown up to 42" on my LCD projection TV but I didn't fiddle with any settings yet so there may be room for improvement.

- The cable itself is reasonable, not flashy looking but not cheap crap either. The plugs are nice and chunky and the tablet-end plug has a little catch-release system to hold it in place which was good thinking on someone's part.
[G Tablet Accessories] toadleyb:
I just received mine as well. Thanks Steve!

I agree that it is very short. I actually found a female to female adapter on monoprice for 4 bucks with shipping so now I can sit in my recliner an plug into my 25 foot hdmi.

I bought this mainly so I could plug into my hdmi receiver to listen to mog. The sound quality is far better than going out from the headphone jack to rca's.

The picture quality on Netflix is not even close to my roku even with a standard definition video.

Since I bought it mainly for music I am very satisfied. Listening to tunes as I type this and it sounds excellent. You can't turn off the display though or the music quits.
[G Tablet Accessories] roberto188:
Sweet

Sweet, thanks for the mini review guys...any pics maybe? Has anyone tried any HD video? I heard that it outputs the LCD's native resolution, but when video playback is enabled it outputs the video resolution. Is this true?
[G Tablet Accessories] 999ping:
I don't think I have any video files on my g tab at the moment but I'll see if I can't rustle one up and take a look at that later today.

I also want to see if I can use the cable the other direction and have the g tablet act as an extra screen for my laptop... I think I saw a post about that ages ago and there was some software needed, anyone know?
[G Tablet Accessories] rrgreentree:
Hey it2steve, do you think there's any way that you will be able to produce longer cables, in the 6-9 foot range? I'm really interested in one of these but as others have mentioned, I'd really like to see one a bit longer.

Thanks for getting to work on this - this is something lots of us have been waiting a long time for, and from what the other posters are saying, it sounds pretty great!
[G Tablet Accessories] tedlogan42:
Not sure about the video, but you wanted some pics, you get some pics. I received the cable today, and beyond the 3' concern (I just bought a coupler and a 6' cable for $8 on Amazon), it seems to work as advertised. Sound and video go through it fine. I don't use a TV (I play games and watch Netflix for entertainment), so my HDMI cable is connected to my main monitor (25" Hannspree, which has some little built-in speakers that were optimal for this test).

Images are of Google Music running in "Recent" display, the Riptide opening screen, a couple game screens from Riptide, and then a couple of shots of it playing Last Man Standing streaming from Netflix.
[G Tablet Accessories] xjarl:
HDMI signal strength decreases with the length of the Cable. The longer the Cable, the more loss of image quality. :)
[G Tablet Accessories] tedlogan42:
And yes, Riptide is pretty fun on a 25" inch screen. Not what I was intending to use this cable for, but a nice side bonus.
[G Tablet Accessories] rrgreentree:
While true, the signal loss in the jump from 3 to 6 or 9 foot is infinitesimal, likely undetectable, and well worth the the benefit of being able to use the cable conveniently if you don't have HDMI ports on the front of your TV.
[G Tablet Accessories] roberto188:
Badass

Thing Looks Pretty Badass...I may get one.
[G Tablet Accessories] drizzt5:
Was gonna buy one, but $30 for a 3foot cable...

Errrr, man I want one but it is over half the price of the dock :/

Maybe when its like half that price.
[G Tablet Accessories] tedlogan42:
I don't think it's going to get much cheaper, given that its an aftermarket cable for what is pretty much already a niche item (especially given the percentage of Gtablet owners who have made their way to XDA in search of a cable like this).

You're not really paying for the length of the cable. You're paying for the work in designing for a non-standard connector and for a product that won't pay for itself in volume sales.
[G Tablet Accessories] dav_t:
Cable works well!

Just received this cable from electroniccrap.com yesterday, and it works well on my 37" tv. The audio and video are both clear, and it is easy to use. The 3' length is a little short for my preference, but it does make it much more portable and I can always get an HDMI extension cable if I find I need one longer. Mainly I got this for when I'm travelling to be able to watch netflix / hulu / mlb.tv on hotel TV's. I think it will work well for that purpose. For those that are reporting a grainy picture, I think that is more a symptom of the ROM and kernel combination they are using versus the quality of this cable. I'm using Vegan Ginger, and it looks fine to me (i don't see any blurriness whatsoever). I would expect it to look even better on some of the ROMS that have the overclocked Kernels and/or hardware acceleration.