When the original TF101's were released, Asus were touting that their dock will be compatible with the future quad core tablet.
Well, we know that turned out to be false.
So now I am wondering if this is the going to be the case with the Prime Dock?
Has Asus said anything? I guess, if even if they said it is going to be compatible, i guess that doesn't necessarily turn out to be true..
2nd question: Is there any chance of a tablet + dock combo here in US?
Why would they not have that option here? I think this is the same thing they did last time...?
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Asus DID say that the dock will be compatible with future releases with the TF101. There is no proof that the existing TF101 will not work with the TF201 other than the fact that the new tablet is so much thinner I believe.
But let's look at how thin the TF201 is. How much thinner can you get? The Prime will be the thinnest tablet released and I really cannot imagine the want for a sub 8.5mm design. S
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I'm waiting for the Prime to be released locally before I decide if I want to upgrade from my Transformer, but one important point is the compatibility with the old dock.
I understand that the TF101 is too thick for the new dock, but if the attachment ports and the 40in port at at the same place, the old dock ought to work, unless it's blocked from doing so by software. Anyone with both an old dock and a Prime can chime in?
I don't have the dock, but I thought I read somewhere that the attachment ports were slightly different (in size and/or location) so it would not work. I can't confirm though....So I guess I really didn't help at all. Forget I said anything.
Yes. It doesn't work.
What about TF101 cases will they work on the TF201? I saw a leather case at BB for the TF101 and it looks pretty nice compared to the cases that are out for the TF201, I was thinking of getting it and trying it out and then just returning it if it does not fit.
The TF201 is thinner than the TF101. So if a case made specifically for the TF101, it will fit the TF201, but it will not be snug as a bug in a rug.
Put a pad behind the tablet, to make it snug.
But, ports are in diferent locations, so cutouts won't be right
I know its been discussed, running out the door asap though and have an expiring coupon at newegg that I may use to buy the dock.
Have we heard if the 201 dock will work with the tf700? Might buy the dock an the 201, and if the tf700 kills it just swap the tabs out later and keep the dock.
Norcalz71 said:
I know its been discussed, running out the door asap though and have an expiring coupon at newegg that I may use to buy the dock.
Have we heard if the 201 dock will work with the tf700? Might buy the dock an the 201, and if the tf700 kills it just swap the tabs out later and keep the dock.
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Unknown, but from the Infinity topic, it sounds like each tablet will have it's own dock.
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Unknown, but from the Infinity topic, it sounds like each tablet will have it's own dock.
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Wow, that stinks. I was under the impression that the dock would be interchangeable. Also from all the videos that have been posted, it looked like the tf201 dock on the 700.
I was hoping to do what the OP posted.....facepalm...
When the 700 was first announced they definitely said it would use the TF201 dock. Given the fairly minor differences between the Infinity and TFP there had better be a good reason why if not.
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When the 700 was first announced they definitely said it would use the TF201 dock. Given the fairly minor differences between the Infinity and TFP there had better be a good reason why if not.
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Ya, I specifically remember them saying when the 700 was announced during CES that the 201 dock would be compatible with the 700.
Yea at this point i am not sure anymore. I may sell my dock now and just get a new one when the Infinity comes out.
Well I missed the cutoff for that coupon before I settled on the dock, picked up some random things. I certainly hope, for their sake and the consumers, that the docks will fit both models. No sense in re-tooling AGAIN unless there is a major overhaul going on.
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When the 700 was first announced they definitely said it would use the TF201 dock. Given the fairly minor differences between the Infinity and TFP there had better be a good reason why if not.
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Asus also stated the same 'aim' with the original transformer keyboard dock. I can only go by what Asus have said about the new models on their facebook page, namely that none of them would be compatible with the existing Prime keyboard dock. But I suppose we'll only know for sure once the Infinity model is physically available.
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From the videos that I've seen it seems like Infinity should fit in the existing Prime dock.
i remember reading somewhere that asus did say all docks will be interchange able with later models
they said this with the TF101 dock
has anyone given that a try yet?
Video of the 700 with the plastic strip on top, he was careful not to say the Prime had crappy wifi.
Comparison video, He mentions a better antennae design, Headphone jack is moved and a couple of other things as well. It looks the same thickness as the Prime, but you can even see in this video the Prime has a more washed out color appearence, just look at the clouds on the 700 compared to the 201, 700 looks a lot better.
I remember reading that the docks would work with all 3 devices... The pictures of the 300 apear to have its "own" dock, which looks like the same dock just a new color.
Any info on if the docks work with all 3 devices or not?
i think the docks are incompatible...
can't speak for 700, since it's not out yet.
But the tablets and docks are interchangeable between 300 and 201
(Prime on 300 dock, TF300 on prime dock). Since Tf300 is a bit thicker it feels a little tight on prime's tablets, but it's clicked on and very stable. Prime on 300 docks on the other hand feels like a perfect fit, but you do feel like it's looser when opening/closing the lid.
I see no reason why tf700 won't fit on either keyboard docks.
wont work. each dock it fitted properly to its mated tablet. a prime could fit in a 300 dock but wouldn't be a tight fit and will lead to it breaking. a 300 wont fit in prime dock because its too thick.
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can't speak for 700, since it's not out yet.
But the tablets and docks are interchangeable between 300 and 201
(Prime on 300 dock, TF300 on prime dock). Since Tf300 is a bit thicker it feels a little tight on prime's tablets, but it's clicked on and very stable. Prime on 300 docks on the other hand feels like a perfect fit, but you do feel like it's looser when opening/closing the lid.
I see no reason why tf700 won't fit on either keyboard docks.
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wont work. each dock it fitted properly to its mated tablet. a prime could fit in a 300 dock but wouldn't be a tight fit and will lead to it breaking. a 300 wont fit in prime dock because its too thick.
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OK.....so it seems we still dont agree on an answer....
This is just pure speculation, but after watching a number of videos from the MWC on the 700, the dock looks identical. Of course the keys had a bunch of crazy letters over the English counterparts, but from the LOOKS of it, the 700 and 201 docks looked identical. But like I said it's just pure speculation....and hope...lol
Anandtech wrote something about it.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5756/asus-transformer-pad-300-review/2
The docks are interchangeable between tf201 and tf300
it feels a bit tight, but everything works just fine.
The only thing is the latch (switch on the prime dock won't go all the way to the right when the tablet is attached, but it is in fact properly clipped on)
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The docks are interchangeable between tf201 and tf300
it feels a bit tight, but everything works just fine.
The only thing is the latch (switch on the prime dock won't go all the way to the right when the tablet is attached, but it is in fact properly clipped on)
uploading pictures now will update the post soon
could you please test tf300 wifi signal range or side by side with the tf201.
thank you.
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best solution is to get the matching dock to whatever tablet you have. because believe if you crack your screen or mess up your port from not using a matching dock, asus wont cover it and itll be user induced damage. asus doesnt suppoert cross device docks. if it were like that they would just make one then.
like anandtech said, you can fit a prime in a 300 dock but its not a tight fit and will be wobbly and lead to breaking. same for 300 in prime dock. it will be too tight. leading to easily stressing the screen and port. also chance for the hinge to crack.
people need to stop looking for some cheap shortcut and get the matching, appropriate dock. then you have firmware issues for the dock to worry about. they are not all going to be the same likely.
moral of the story, get the matching dock you've been warned...lol
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best solution is to get the matching dock to whatever tablet you have. because believe if you crack your screen or mess up your port from not using a matching dock, asus wont cover it and itll be user induced damage. asus doesnt suppoert cross device docks. if it were like that they would just make one then.
like anandtech said, you can fit a prime in a 300 dock but its not a tight fit and will be wobbly and lead to breaking. same for 300 in prime dock. it will be too tight. leading to easily stressing the screen and port. also chance for the hinge to crack.
people need to stop looking for some cheap shortcut and get the matching, appropriate dock. then you have firmware issues for the dock to worry about. they are not all going to be the same likely.
moral of the story, get the matching dock you've been warned...lol
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don't want to knock you off your horse.. but both docks cost the same price.
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don't want to knock you off your horse.. but both docks cost the same price.
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i know that. that wasn't what i meant. i meant by trying to use another tablet dock with a different tablet. why do you think Asus makes a dock for each particular type of tablet? if asus wanted cross device docks, they would've just made one particular universal one. each dock is properly made for the matching tablet. not meant to use a prime dock on a 300 or vice versa.
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i know that. that wasn't what i meant. i meant by trying to use another tablet dock with a different tablet. why do you think Asus makes a dock for each particular type of tablet? if asus wanted cross device docks, they would've just made one particular universal one. each dock is properly made for the matching tablet. not meant to use a prime dock on a 300 or vice versa.
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I agree, ASUS is going to expect you to use matching parts. However, people like to accessorize and they should have indeed made just one dock with multiple colors and kept the different Transformer iterations closer to the same sizes.
Plus, I wouldn't mind having both a Prime and Infinity, and it would be nice to be able to just use the one dock as I want as opposed to pretty much having two touch-screen netbooks. There's no real need or point, and I'm most certainly a minority in the market, but still would be that much cooler.
Last I heard was that the 700 and 201 docks were supposed to be the same.
As for the 201 with a 300 dock, I was thinking that I might want mismatched colors (Champagne/Red or Champagne/Blue), but it's not worth it for 1) less battery life and 2) improper fit.
Am just wonder if each dock matches each model or all the docks are universal cause all the TF have the same form factor and designs.
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each tablet has a matching model dock. there is no universal dock. all devices are slightly different in dimensions. only by the dock that matches your model tablet. ex. prime aka tf201 only should use a dock made for tf201
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each tablet has a matching model dock. there is no universal dock. all devices are slightly different in dimensions. only by the dock that matches your model tablet. ex. prime aka tf201 only should use a dock made for tf201
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ah, ok reason i ask is cause best buy had TF101 dock on sale was wondering if i should waste my time and buy one to see if it works i guess its all program in the dock then, sucks wish there was a universal one
there have been reports the 201 can fit in the 301 dock but its a loose fit (so if you have screen protectors AND a protector over the back it might be a good fit), the 300 MAY fit in the 201 dock but it would be very tight (as the 300 is slightly thicker)
The mech in the 101 and 201 is different, unless you opened the dock and removed the locking mech theres no way to get the 201 to fit in the 101 dock. period.
This whole "issue" with the dock not fitting universally is perfect proof that you can't please everyone. If asus made the dimensions of every transformer model the same, then people would cry bloody murder. If asus made improvements in the design by making the later models differently dimension wise, then people would ***** to no avail at how they can't use the old dock on the new tablet.
On another forum, one guy even went as far as saying he will never buy anything asus ever again because he couldn't fit his prime in the tf101 dock and he thought this was a design flaw.
well the 300 could probably fit in the 200 dock if you removed the felt padding... thats what i had to do for my prime because of the screen protector and back protector i have, it does not have the cutouts on it.
And the prime can fit in the 300 dock, its just loose.
Overall Asus DID keep similar sizes however the plastic has to be thicker for structural reasons otherwise the tablet would warp too badly. And the 201 is rediculiously thin as it is, at least they are keeping the dock connector the same so accessories should work across the board.
Anyone try a GPS dongle in a 300 yet?
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well the 300 could probably fit in the 200 dock if you removed the felt padding... thats what i had to do for my prime because of the screen protector and back protector i have, it does not have the cutouts on it.
And the prime can fit in the 300 dock, its just loose.
Overall Asus DID keep similar sizes however the plastic has to be thicker for structural reasons otherwise the tablet would warp too badly. And the 201 is rediculiously thin as it is, at least they are keeping the dock connector the same so accessories should work across the board.
Anyone try a GPS dongle in a 300 yet?
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likely wont work because it doesn't have the software on the 300 to support it. plus the dongle is a tighter fit than 201 dock. probably wont fit unless you mash it in there. might crush the glass since it'll be so tight.
I'm in the market for a keyboard dock for my Prime. After doing some reading/research on Amazon, (link), it looks like the TF700 dock is better on the weight distribution and possibly a lesser charge, which doesn't concern me as much as the weight distribution. Does anyone know if these are compatible with the TF201?
Yes it is compatible with the tf201.
It was noted a long while back that the internals of the 700 dock are the same, the board inside even says 201.