I have seen a few threads around here where people are were asking about some good quality photos of the inside of the Malata Zpad dock that works for our gTablets.
Well, I had a dock that I thought was DOA, after taking it apart it turns out the weight had just come loose and pulled out the ribbon cable. Simple fix as it turns out.
While I had it apart I figured I would snap a few shots. Sorry I couldn't get too close up, I don't have a Macro lens.
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i got one，but i can not connect to ethernet with this dock,
i use VEGAn-TAB GingerEdition STABLE RC1
i have another malata usb ethernet adapter，also can not work.
is there anyone cne use it?
Thanks for the pics Pyro! Hey, if you need Macro you can pick up Macro Filters pretty cheap, they aren't as good as a true Macro Lens of course, but they do pretty darn good.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938731&pf_rd_i=507846 Some of the shots people have taken with them are amazing.
revlis8989 said:
i got one，but i can not connect to ethernet with this dock,
i use VEGAn-TAB GingerEdition STABLE RC1
i have another malata usb ethernet adapter，also can not work.
is there anyone cne use it?
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do you have the tablet OFF and on the dock before you boot up? There is a know issue with that requiring it to boot up on the dock for the LAN to work.
pyro530 said:
Well, I had a dock that I thought was DOA, after taking it apart it turns out the weight had just come loose and pulled out the ribbon cable. Simple fix as it turns out.
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Funny thing, same thing happened to the first one I ordered, but the counter weight managed to rip the ribbon. Any idea if I can get a replacement?
Thanks.
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do you have the tablet OFF and on the dock before you boot up? There is a know issue with that requiring it to boot up on the dock for the LAN to work.
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yes ,i turn off wifi and shut down gtab then connect dock boot up ,also can not connect to ethernet with dock
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Yes, I turn off the wifi and shut down the gTab, then connect it to the dock and boot up, but I still cannot connect to Ethernet with the dock.
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I have done the same as well, but I also cannot connect to my LAN.
new dock
that make 3
my dock charges but no network light
wifi off - using VEGAN - 5.11 -
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I just got a new one as well. It's much smaller than I thought it would be, only about 5" across.
Great Picks very much appreciated!!!
I had a member PM me about taking the dock apart and do the repair on the ribbon cable. I wanted to post the info here so everyone can read it.
Take a look at this picture
See the 5 brass threaded inserts around the edge of the case? If you peel back the rubber pad at the bottom of the dock, there are 5 small screws at those locations.
I was lucky enough to have one of these on hand, purchased from focal price.
http://www.focalprice.com/detail_IPC04X.html
I used the long pry tool to pull back the rubber pad and remove the screws.
You can also see in this picture to the left and right of the tablet connector, where the ribbon cable starts, are two grey circles. This is where the mounts SHOULD be for the weight that is inside the dock. Malata for some reason only used these two small anchor points to mount the weight, so its pretty easy for them to break off.
I was able to take the plastic pieces where the weight screws in, glue them back in place by holding them with the tweezers included in the repair kit.
Once the weight is fixed you need to pull the grey bar out in front of the ribbon cable slot using the pry tool again. Slip the ribbon cable into the slot and push the grey back back up into place, this should secure the ribbon cable.
At this point you should be able to button the dock back up and have a working dock.
hey folks,
looking at the last set of pics, it looks like the ethernet chip has its own MAC. Just a long shot, but maybe network settings are preventing the dock from accessing the network. For example, I have MAC filtering enabled, and if I don't specifically add the MAC, my lights wont light up.
I am looking to get a dock, so i am doing a bit of research...
Is the MAC address found on the box or someplace in plain sight? I dont want to take the thing apart to get to the MAC.......(I will).
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hey folks,
looking at the last set of pics, it looks like the ethernet chip has its own MAC. Just a long shot, but maybe network settings are preventing the dock from accessing the network. For example, I have MAC filtering enabled, and if I don't specifically add the MAC, my lights wont light up.
I am looking to get a dock, so i am doing a bit of research...
Is the MAC address found on the box or someplace in plain sight? I dont want to take the thing apart to get to the MAC.......(I will).
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No, the only place I saw it was on the sticker once I opened the unit. You might talk to the devs here and see if one of the custom ROMS has a place to find it in the software.
I had no problem with my dock working if I booted the tablet once it was on the dock. Any standard router should be able to pick up the mac address of the dock.
Looks like next to the power socket, you might be able to solder on a 3.5mm jack...
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I am wondering if there already is a active carmount (so one that charges the unit and possibly 'extends' the usb port to hook up a wired GPS) available or announce for the Wizard/MDA Vario/K-Jam ....
I don't like the idea to plug a cable in-and-out the unit everytime....
Thanks,
Taco
Yes, go here: http://www.brodit.com/
Not in the US yet, but will be in a few weeks.
Looking forward to this... I wonder if I can just get one with a USB through port so I can use either a charger or a direct USB connection to my CarPC...
Terran
This is the ONE! I jst got off the phone with www.proclipsusa.com, she is calling brodit to find out if it's in the shipment that's on it's way. I'll wait.
KJAM active mount
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This is the ONE! I jst got off the phone with www.proclipsusa.com, she is calling brodit to find out if it's in the shipment that's on it's way. I'll wait.
KJAM active mount
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I'm thininking here I can open the USB plug in the holder ( see 2 x screws ) and replace - that way I can either charge or USB ...
Fantastic
Terran
Or even 971650 Active Holder, Tilt Swivel
An active holder with a straight cable with open end for fixed installation and a cable with Molex adater system. The cables are to be connected inside the dashboard, this gives a discreet, neat installation without cables hanging over the interior.
You can choose to use the holder as an active holder only for charging, or to connect an adapter to the Molex connector for additional features. Then you can use the holder also for power supply of a GPS reciever, data transer or other own solutions.
12/24 Volt. The product is E-approved. Connect the power cable with a 1,5 A fuse. 2 A charger. Professional installation recommended. The holder is attached onto a tilt swivel and can be adjusted in order to avoid light reflection. Attach onto a ProClip Mounting Platform.
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I like the keyboard extended, so that's why I want the other one. I've already got a laptop stand to mount it on, so it'll work out well for me.
I also plan on getting a Parrot as a friend just got one and he's my guinea pig. :O)
Thanks.
itsmewhoelse
Sorry for the off topic:
Is you're friend using the Parrot with a Wizard? Which Parrot is he using? Please report back how well it works I have been also thinking of getting tehe 3500 Color LCD car kit.
Thank you
I think he's got the 3000 or 3100? I'll have to ask and make sure. Believe me, as soon as he reports to me, I'll post on it. Yes, he's got a KJAM/Wizard.
marka2k said:
itsmewhoelse
Sorry for the off topic:
Is you're friend using the Parrot with a Wizard? Which Parrot is he using? Please report back how well it works I have been also thinking of getting tehe 3500 Color LCD car kit.
Thank you
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If its any intrest I think the voice dial will work on the 3000... if I press send on the kit it brings up the voice pad thing... but I've not used it my self. I how ever have no idea how to access the menu on the Parot kit its self yet.
Terran
ccsnet said:
itsmewhoelse said:
whos this one by? got a link? cheers
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brodit.se
The Brodit range (including the new 'open' XDA mount) is here in the UK.
They'll also ship to the US.
http://www.dsldevelopments.com
They are very helpful, and do a screen mount for those who prefer it to the Dash mount which is car specific.
http://www.dsldevelopments.com/suctionmount.html.
See this post too:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=38678
I've fitted a Brodit active vertical mount & routed the cigarette lighter inside the dashboard to a 4 way that I've mounted in the glovebox. My Holux BT receiver is permanently plugged into its cigarette lighter which comes on when the ignition is turned on. The battery is removed. So if I want to go walking etc, I just unplug the receiver, put in the battery & off I go. The only challenge is the battery life of the vario - 4ish hours max with screen on all the time & BT on as well.
Tom Tom running on my Vario will only run in portrait, which is fine for me, which is why I chose the vertical mount.
The Vario/Mini S/9100 will not work with wired GPS receivers according to Holux UK tech support.
dont you find the brodit charger leads to be too short?
mine doesnt actually reach the socket unless i stretch it... not sure how you managed to get it into your glovebox
i'm getting my tomtom, brodit 9100 and snooper wired directly to battery next week so i guess i wont have to worry about it soon
The Brodit leads aren't very long, but I managed to get it to reach going through the central part of the dashboard under the radio/computer combo on my BMW. It is stretched a litttle, but I don't see it, it looks neat and it works great.
I've just discovered Tom Tom will run in landscape mode, but having used my Palm T3 in both portrait & landscape, I prefer portrait on the Vario as the bottom info doesn't take too much of the screen in portrait, but does in landscape.
I bought the horizontal Brodit Passive holder. Was not impressed. THe phone didnt fit well and the plastic was cheap and it actually snapped when I first put the phone in.
The Vertical one is great. Its made of thicker plastic and holds the phone. Even on the bouncy back roads I take it work.
I received my brodit car mount today and install it. I love my tomotom nav in landscape mode. because of the horizontal brodit won't let me closed the keyboard. I decided to buy the vertical one and turn it 90 degree counter-clockwise for landscape. Will take some pic and post it next week. 8)
Is there enough space in the Brodit active vertical mount to accomodate a thin (soft) velcro strip on the back of my K-Jam/Vario? Would this mess up the alignment with the mini-usb power connector?
Thanks!
Hi,
have you got a picture of the back of your device with the velcro on? Ill have a look and measure up a stock item: 968650 Holder to see if it would be ok (I suspect it might be if its not too thick, and like you say it is soft)
Cheers,
Bryson
Hi,
have you got a picture of the back of your device with the velcro on? Ill have a look and measure up a stock item: 968650 Holder to see if it would be ok (I suspect it might be if its not too thick, and like you say it is soft)
Cheers,
Bryson
Lets not leave this section empty.
I have seen a lot of discussion about docking stations and I was wondering how many of you X10 users want/need one. This is a rather neglected market from the manufacturers and it seems not many people use docking stations.
I for one cannot go without one anymore. I used to be sceptical, but the convenience of having your phone upright next to your PC (for example) dispalying all sorts of useful info and getting charged is a must. Especially if the station has a socket for a spare battery.
Thoughts?
I want one on my bed table as a charging station/ alarmclock
How many X10 user are there (25/03/10)?!
I would probably buy one, if it was cheap.
I looked at the HTC docking station which was around £20 and though nah.
A docking station is basically just a holder - like a slot in your table. Waste of money IMO, if you've already got a charger.
It's not a shaver or a toothbrush!
But the usb connector is on the top of the phone... so i think there will not be a docking station...
THE MACHINE said:
I want one on my bed table as a charging station/ alarmclock
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Seconded! I'm thinking about the same thing like I've got for my wife's Nano in the kitchen: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=Sony+ICF+C7IP+Clock+radio&cid=17026844560688303975#
wertzius said:
But the usb connector is on the top of the phone... so i think there will not be a docking station...
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I don't mind connecting a top piece manually as long as there is a cradle for the phone in a standing position...
Or something like this? in landscape, so is can be a photoframe and clock in one(app). Calling by external speaker.
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Id want a docking! I use them all the time. At the office Im only using bluetooth anyway, so Its nice just having the phone standing, so I can see whos calling.
Also great to see time, weather whatever just in front of you!
Im almost embaressed to admit it but I use a small piece of velcro on my phone and in several places it habituates, my desk, nightstand, car. Feels like slumming but remarkably functional and I actually went back to this from a docking station because I prefer it.
Both the Droid and Nexus One have pretty nice docking stations, lets hope Sony puts out something nice. As for the velco idea... interesting, but I would never do that to my desk or my phone.
Hardly notice the little bit of velcro that is on the phone and in the other places not at all. Its all about placement man, I would bet you wouldnt see any of them unless pointed out to you. Most folks are going to see this solution as getto, just pointing out an alternative that is surprisingly effective. Those looking for the gucci dock definetly wouldnt be happy.
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Hardly notice the little bit of velcro that is on the phone and in the other places not at all. Its all about placement man, I would bet you wouldnt see any of them unless pointed out to you. Most folks are going to see this solution as getto, just pointing out an alternative that is surprisingly effective. Those looking for the gucci dock definetly wouldnt be happy.
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Lol'd @ gucci dock .
It's a nice solution, especially for phones that don't have docking stations... or the ones available are ugly/unfunctional.
I wouldn't do it, becasuse I hate the idea, but still +1 for ingenuity.
hopefully one will be released soon! i wanna buy one! maybe a white station for a black x10??
i remember when all pda's and pdaphones used to come with a cradle lol. it is useful, and its a pity if you want one nowadays you have to buy them for ridiculous prices like 40 dollars or something.
i dont think the xperia has any other connectors other than the microUSB, unlike the nexus one which has those cleverly camoflaged contacts.
Well, there's somthin like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPII.dll?ViewItem&item=390163600318
Holder and USB hub, so could be connected with a cable to charge and sync.
This is more or less just a concept. but i think that it could work, and look nice aswell. And it should not be too hard to make one.
I am sorry if the 3D doesn't look that good, but I did just make it rather quickly.. so the textures looks kinda messed up etc.
17 minutes left until I can go to bed.. yey..
i was thinking last night, and just because the charger is on the top that doesn't mean a dock won't work. if there was a dock that the phone could sit sideways in, and an app that waited in the background and detected when the phone was docked (plugged into the usb port and landscape) it could display a landscape digital clock screen, with little icons for missed calls and texts etc...
once my dissertation is handed in in a few months i might have a go at developping my first android app!
I just don't know why Sony Ericsson put the MicroUSB port on the Top? Side maybe but on the top? sheeesh
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I just don't know why Sony Ericsson put the MicroUSB port on the Top? Side maybe but on the top? sheeesh
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Well I think that it could work out with the design I posted 1/2 posts before yours.
With the docking part at the top. where you can "drag" it up and down. press it down when you have placed your phone there.
that way your phone won't fall out for some reason atleast.
I don't really see why it would tho but..
Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but I did a search and couldn't find anything on it. I'd like to get a docking station, but more importantly I would like to have a cable that has HDMI out. This would be "just a cable", and I'd like it to not go through a dock. The reason is for travel. I can handle wrapping up a cable and stuffing it in a suitcase or something, but I don't want to lug a docking station around.
Anyone know if there's "just a cable" for this thing yet? Thanks.
I have seen this come up before and as I recall nobody knew of one.
Do you realize how small the dock is? It's < 5" long by 3" deep by 2" tall - very compact. Weighs a bit more than the stock power adapter, mostly because they added ballast for stability. It is very portable.
My recommendation: buy a dock and forget about obscure cables that may never exist.
If you check out the original thread covering the Zpad Docks you'll see that itSteve has been passing on details of the pin-outs to someone who was looking into making an HDMI cable. I haven't seen a conclusion to this yet, but if one does become available I'm sure you'll see it make a splash in this forum.
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If you check out the original thread covering the Zpad Docks you'll see that itSteve has been passing on details of the pin-outs to someone who was looking into making an HDMI cable. I haven't seen a conclusion to this yet, but if one does become available I'm sure you'll see it make a splash in this forum.
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Correct, that would be huge. BUT, there were questions in regards to it needing power to that port and people were unsure if one could be made. I would LOVE to see that tho.
...sent from my ' un-stock' vibrant
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Looking foward to seeing some of these.. still need to post a few responces.. Thanks
I personally would prefer a cable over a dock. I would only use it for watching movies on my LCD Tv. Wow one more post and I will ascend to another plane!
Tt
Yeah I would prefer a cable to a dock as well
Can anyone link to the pin-out for the connector? Also, does anyone know if the connector is a standard type that could be ordered form a component supplier?
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Yeah I would prefer a cable to a dock as well
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Me too. Would make playing games using the tilt sensor easier when displaying on the big screen.
thfoster said:
Can anyone link to the pin-out for the connector? Also, does anyone know if the connector is a standard type that could be ordered form a component supplier?
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Use Search... I and others have posted much on this before. If there was a quick viable solution, the forum will be screaming with it as soon as it appears. Not any time soon unfortunately.
Power needed for HDMI?
I've noticed that without the power plugged into the dock, neither the HDMI nor the ethernet ports work. Wouldn't such a cable then need to supply power as well?
This would most certainly be a huge benefit. I plan on using my GTab for business as well as work. Would be great if a simple cable was available as opposed to the dock. I know the dock is small, but the inconvenience is still there.
There are times I have 15 minutes to get setup and present to potential clients. If I could just plugin a cable, it would be golden!!
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Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but I did a search and couldn't find anything on it. I'd like to get a docking station, but more importantly I would like to have a cable that has HDMI out. This would be "just a cable", and I'd like it to not go through a dock. The reason is for travel. I can handle wrapping up a cable and stuffing it in a suitcase or something, but I don't want to lug a docking station around.
Anyone know if there's "just a cable" for this thing yet? Thanks.
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Nope but here is a thread with someone in China who "says" they are working on it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920046
There was a post buried in one of the threads, that stated it's the same connector that apple uses. I will confirm this weekend.
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There was a post buried in one of the threads, that stated it's the same connector that apple uses. I will confirm this weekend.
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Very interesting! Would of just flew by me in that aspect. If this is true, then we can potentially use the ipod to hdmi port that was made for the 4th gen ipods and iphones. Let me know how that turns out. We probably have to create drivers for it though.
"The Viewsonic Tablet also has a 30 pin iPod like connector on the bottom that's used for -- well, nothing at the moment. There is not even any associated cable in the box. It's not actually iPod/iPad compatible, and very sadly, it is not the new PDMI standard. Theoretically, Viewsonic will be coming out with cables and docks that break this connector out into HDMI, charging, USB, etc. Again, it's only theoretical at the moment, but the G-Tablet should be able to crank 720p HD Video out that port. Also seen at the left of the unit in the following picture is the tiny hole for the microphone."
According to
w w w . linuxslate . o r g/Review_Viewsonic_G-Tablet_Android_Tablet.html
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Checked and the ipod version is 30 pin also.... sooooooo i wonder if they line up with the ipod version. The above is probably stating that this has no drivers as of yet, but doesnt mean that devs cant attach a kernal that enables whatever pin to do whatever.
Or is there a certain suit that has to follow? like pin 1 (+ hdmi power) or whatever. Thanks
Just checked, I had one on me lol, it doesnt fit at ALL!!! sorry guys
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Just checked, I had one on me lol, it doesnt fit at ALL!!! sorry guys
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It looks awfully close... to the iPad connector.
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Even if the connector fits, I'll bet big money the pinout is completely different. No big deal, I just need to find the mating connector. I can make a cable (would have to put an active chip in it to get HDMI output and find power on the connector).
People with a sansa player cable claim it fits, but I wasted $20 on a "sansa break out cable"from a company called Kinetica, but it does not fit......but it fits the I pad.....I told them about it and they claim it is different than than the I pad connector....I tried......
A really quick eyeball inspection seems to show the connector to be *very* similar to the apple docking connector. I'm kind of half-heartedly trying to fidget and see how the plug is modded to fit.
But above all else, I'm no expert. Just someone who wants to see if the plug can be tricked into fitting without wrecking my gtab.
Dan
Best stand ever
$0.99 http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/p...a0OswsgfRP5YaYxu1hsJ6S8Ss%2F4BB9Pc%0ApQ%3D%3D
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Nice. Clean and simple. But... "Best Stand Evah!"? I don't know about that.
There is an Ikea store here, guess I will go check one out. Also might look at Target to see if there is something similar.
not very practical for a touchscreen tablet...
but not bad for a Barbie & Ken Drive-In theater scene
This one is made of chopsticks...
http://www.howgreenworks.com/diy-ipad-chopstick-stand/
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This one is made of chopsticks...
http://www.howgreenworks.com/diy-ipad-chopstick-stand/
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Knowing IKEA products, the chopsticks option is probably sturdier.
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Knowing IKEA products, the chopsticks option is probably sturdier.
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There's an IKEA about 20 minutes from my house and just across the street from my office. They do have a lot of cheap disposal quality crap but they also sell some pricey things that are built really well too.
Thinking more about it, Ikea is not that close, and doing a quick search I could probaby find a table easel made of metal for not much more but local. I would only use it for watching movies when not on the couch. hmm like at the office
Is the bottom of the holder large enough that you could cut a slot in the bottom to make the connector accessible without compromising the structural integrity of the stand?
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Is the bottom of the holder large enough that you could cut a slot in the bottom to make the connector accessible without compromising the structural integrity of the stand?
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What connector are you referring to? The dock connector on the bottom? The USB connector on the top left? The power connector on the lower left?
Looking at the photos it doesn't look like there is any kind of a groove on the horizontal piece of wood so it would seem the tab could slide off pretty easilly if you're poking at the tablet. But it does look like it's about 50% wider than the thickness of the tablet.
If you're talking about having the power cord plugged into it while you have the tablet in portrait mode then why not flip it so that the power port is on top and not the bottom? That's what I do when I use my Arkon foldable stand and I need to charge the tablet at the same time.
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What connector are you referring to? The dock connector on the bottom? The USB connector on the top left? The power connector on the lower left?
Looking at the photos it doesn't look like there is any kind of a groove on the horizontal piece of wood so it would seem the tab could slide off pretty easilly if you're poking at the tablet. But it does look like it's about 50% wider than the thickness of the tablet.
If you're talking about having the power cord plugged into it while you have the tablet in portrait mode then why not flip it so that the power port is on top and not the bottom? That's what I do when I use my Arkon foldable stand and I need to charge the tablet at the same time.
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I meant the dock connector, in the off chance that an HDMI cable ever becomes available.
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I meant the dock connector, in the off chance that an HDMI cable ever becomes available.
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Ah... I think THIS can help you with that.
gangolfus said:
Is the bottom of the holder large enough that you could cut a slot in the bottom to make the connector accessible without compromising the structural integrity of the stand?
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No need for modifying the stand, just place it upside down, most ROMs and application will auto rotate, you will free the connector as well as get a better viewing angles as reported by many.
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Ah... I think THIS can help you with that.
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Yes, I have a Dremel, I just wanted to know if the shelf was wide enough to Dremel a hole in it without sawing it in half.
nice pics..
you must have used the g tab's camera.
xyrcncp said:
Knowing IKEA products, the chopsticks option is probably sturdier.
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Mega Lols!
So true!
Looks cool though, I will totally add this to the list when I pick up a Gtab for my lady.
Nice. I've actually been using that same ikea stand for a few weeks now as well. I bought a new one, but found a 7 year old one, which is identical, except that the horizontal shelf sits half an inch higher and the aged wood matches the rear skin protector....
http://phrancis.com/test/P1060248.JPG
With my original samsung 10.1, Newegg sent me a free docking keyboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875998866). Will this work with the galaxy tab 2 10.1? I hope so.
Well took a look at the thickness and it appears that the original tabs were 0.34 and the tab 2 is 0.38. Man that is close
Is the connector in the same place?
scottx . said:
Is the connector in the same place?
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I do not have it yet. While I was waiting for a reply I did find a thread where someone stated they could get it in there but it was really tight. Not sure if I would like putting that much stress on it.
The dock Connector is in the same spot but it is a snug fit and it does need to be forced our it will not fit
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Maybe some careful work with a Dremel would do the trick?
Not sure if I would want to do that. I guess when it comes in I will try it and see what happens. If way too tight I will just cry and move on.
Tried the samsung dock. I don't think it's worth it to try to force the tablet into the dock. I went out and bought a Bluetooth keyboard
Sorry to hear it did not work out for you. So which keyboard did you end up getting? I'm considering getting a keyboard also.
I'm going to try sanding an old dock with Dremel, as someone suggested. Will keep you posted.
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I was on the road this week and used the OTG USB adapter and a small USB keyboard along with either a stand or my portfolio case. Here's the trick. Put the tablet upside down so the connector is on the top. The screen rotates so you don't care. You have to be careful not to put the device such that the volume buttons get mashed down, but otherwise that's not a problem. The USB port is now on top and you can plug the keyboard in and type.
Not perfect because you can't charge and type at the same time, but not bad for a "field expedient!"
Dremel did the trick
I did some light sanding, grinding and brushing with a Dremel tool, that worked perfectly. I needed about .9mm in thickness and .1mm in width. After about 30 mins work, I was able to fit my P5100 into a dock belonging to a P7500. It now slips in and out perfectly, and will not damage the finish on the tablet.
If you're not confident with a Dremel, you could also use some low gauge sandpaper, which will also work, since there's very little to be adjusted. Be sure to concentrate on the parts protruding from the surface for the corners of the tablet.
Ah, no pics?
I'll post some better ones tomorrow. As you might be able to see, the finish isn't all that great, but it is pretty smooth so it won't scratch the Tab. The tab fits completely clean, shaking the dock does not affect connectivity, all keys work. I'll work on that some more with a rubber attachment or a polisher and post some updates. Here's what I've done so far.
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Makes me wanna get one of these instead of waiting on Samsung to release one.
Very nice!!! I bought the dock with my P5113 thinking that they were direct plug and play and didn't realize that the Tab didn't fit in the dock connector.
I've removed the piece that holds the tab in the dock for now and am typing on the keyboard successfully. I'll probably have to do the same thing you did to modify the dock for a proper fit as I'm intending to use the Tab/keyboard combo as a laptop replacement in college this year.
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This isn't a docking keyboard, but this is what I finally decided I am getting. What sold me is the size (this is a portable tablet, why do I want a non-portable keyboard?), the fact that is has a mouse nub, and the nice case it comes with which doubles as a tablet stand.
Motorola Wireless Keyboard with Device Stand - Retail Packaging
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006CFU61U/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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I will be getting the SGT2 as a combo 25th anniversary and 50th birthday present wanted to order my case at the same time and wondered if this keyboard case would work. Your thoughts and opinions greatly appreciated.
7" Tablet Stand with USB Keyboard - Black Faux Leather Carrying Case
Thank you
Tammy aka GreenFuzzer
I assume you referring the student edition that released that includes , keyboard and usb adapter.Judging from the pictures of the keyboard I would guess it will not properly due to that part where tablet docks. It sticks up a bit which seems like it would not allow the tablet case to close as the dock connector would be in the screen. That's only my assumption from the pictures I've seen.
RaViCa said:
I assume you referring the student edition that released that includes , keyboard and usb adapter.Judging from the pictures of the keyboard I would guess it will not properly due to that part where tablet docks. It sticks up a bit which seems like it would not allow the tablet case to close as the dock connector would be in the screen. That's only my assumption from the pictures I've seen.
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Thank you for your speedy reply. Please forgive my ignorance, I don't know what you mean by "student edition". I am probably wrong but I thought the user would unplug the usb and tuck it in the spine area of the cover before closing it. Of course that comes from not remembering where the usb is on the SGT2 but thinking it would be a good habit in general. As I had said I haven't gotten this tablet yet, the check is in the mail as they say. I do have a Nook Tablet that I rooted back the end of December that will be going to my mother as I want to "move up" in my choice of tablets. I would prefer the Samsung Galaxy Note S. I am short on part of the money so that is another determining factor if I should forget the SGT2 and a keyboard and save for the Note and basically not have to worry to match about needing a keyboard. Again Thank You! for your speedy reply. I will continue to look over those pictures to see what I can understand from them.