okey so i broke my usb charger cable today. its the end that goes into the tablet that is broken. i live in norway and there is NO ONE (in stores nor online) that sells 201 cables, anywhere. but there is a few stores that sells 101 usb cables. are those compatible with my prime? i dont want to damage my tablet by using something that isnt compatible.
is there any other third party cables that works?
Yes, the TF101 cable (and charger) will work.
Yes, there are 3rd party cables out there, but I'd stick with a major supplier...That's too critical an item to buy from China directly,
I have bought stuff from this company (in California, USA) with no issues, and their prices are fair.
http://www.caseen.com/Asus-Transformer-Prime-TF201_c_28.html
Bob
tasaran said:
okey so i broke my usb charger cable today. its the end that goes into the tablet that is broken. i live in norway and there is NO ONE (in stores nor online) that sells 201 cables, anywhere. but there is a few stores that sells 101 usb cables. are those compatible with my prime? i dont want to damage my tablet by using something that isnt compatible.
is there any other third party cables that works?
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I have a few 3rd party cables from eBay and they work fine with the TF201 although they are shorter. However if your charger is damaged and not just the cable you will want to replace it with an official Asus charger.
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I have tried 3 different brands of USB 2.0 cables and come to the conclusion that only true USB 3.0 would work with the TF (though I would LOVE to be proven wrong).
Where are people getting their extension cables? I refuse to believe that people are living with this horribly short charging cable. It doesn't even reach from my outlet to my desk without an extension cord.
Normally I buy cables like this from Monoprice or DealExtreme or dollar stores, but in this case i would rather find one that someone knows works. I have checked in The Source and Future Shop and could not find any USB 3.0 extension cables.
There is a thread about it called "Short Cable".
Some have bought from amazon.com. Some from Monoprice.
Since I'm in Canada as well, I saw some at Canada Computers and are $10 for 3ft and 13 for 6ft.
I'm taking a chance with Dealextreme for $5.80.
extension cable
i bought mine at Tiger direct store in toronton.
http:// http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4659455&CatId=444
i bought that one and it works good.
the one at canada computers by icann works
lg777 said:
There is a thread about it called "Short Cable".
Some have bought from amazon.com. Some from Monoprice.
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I am more looking for somewhere I can walk in and get one.
klau1 said:
the one at canada computers by icann works
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Good to know, might get that one.
Bought the 6 ft at Canada Computers ican brand and it works for me.
I ordered one from Dealextreme so I'll let you know if that works as well.
I wish they come in black.
I ended up ordering one from monoprice... I'll report back after getting it.
Is it possible to purchase a spare USB Connector Cable without the wall charger?
I want to get a few spares - to keep one at work, and maybe a couple at home.
Any Ideas?
I saw some on eBay for about 10 bucks. No US sellers though.
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I saw some on eBay for about 10 bucks. No US sellers though.
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Yeah.. A bunch of Chinese knock offs but they're just 40pin connectors. I'd rather pay 10$ for one on ebay than 30-40 for an OEM Asus cable..
mazjohn said:
Is it possible to purchase a spare USB Connector Cable without the wall charger?
I want to get a few spares - to keep one at work, and maybe a couple at home.
Any Ideas?
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Try reading the STICKY THREAD first
Ultimate Transformer PRIME TF201 Accessory Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20013463#post20013463
10. TABLET - USB Cable
USB Cable (3 Feet) - $18
http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?..._detail&p=4067
USB Cable (5 Feet) - $20
http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?..._detail&p=4293
I purchased and have received two of the 5 ft USB cables.
18$ 3' cable is a ripoff lol
I've been using "Chinese" made type cables for years just because I can buy like 10 of them for the price of one OEM type. And they do actually work. I bought some Apple itouch cables from Ebay that were cheap as hell and work perfectly. Apple wanted mega bucks for the same thing.
I could only find USB cables for the TF101 at the Asus store, and I know they are the same as for the prime, but get this.... They are all out of stock on the Asus website.
How could Asus not have figured out that these cables would now be in higher demand? It's ridiculous to spend 500 bucks on a new tablet, and not be able to pick up a spare charging cable right away.... I am NO APPLE LOVER, but at least you can walk into a Best-Buy and pick up a charging cable without hunting across the entire planet to find one. If a company is going to make their cable proprietary, at least make it readily available for purchase. Real poor shoddy job by Asus on this... They really need to up their game. Their tablet can certainly stomp on the competition, but things like this keep holding them back.
Will the prime charge over this proprietary cable over usb?
mazjohn said:
I could only find USB cables for the TF101 at the Asus store, and I know they are the same as for the prime, but get this.... They are all out of stock on the Asus website.
How could Asus not have figured out that these cables would now be in higher demand? It's ridiculous to spend 500 bucks on a new tablet, and not be able to pick up a spare charging cable right away.... I am NO APPLE LOVER, but at least you can walk into a Best-Buy and pick up a charging cable without hunting across the entire planet to find one. If a company is going to make their cable proprietary, at least make it readily available for purchase. Real poor shoddy job by Asus on this... They really need to up their game. Their tablet can certainly stomp on the competition, but things like this keep holding them back.
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That's why I ordered the charger and USB cables on Dec 8, didn't want to get caught in the Christmas PRIME rush
I'd like to get an additional USB cable for connecting my Transformer Prime to my PC because I need it for debugging my apps, and I'm getting tired of swapping it back and forth to connect it to the charger brick.
Are these cables commercially available anywhere? Is it the same cable that was used on the original Transformer (which I know nothing about)?
Ebay + Prime USB Cable = Simples
Amazon has it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006N3L5SE/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
I think the product code as SUBAD003600 and they are about $15-20 plus delivery
On eBay UK they are about $11 (ref #280794053901) and eBay USA about $12 (ref #320851673796), both from China, including delivery.
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Amazon has it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006N3L5SE/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
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I got this one and it works great. Charges and transfers data just fine.
Thanks all. I just wanted to confirm that it's the same as for a TF101, which apparently it is according to the Amazon listing.
I recently saw that Dealextreme is stocking two wall chargers for the Asus Transformer series of tablets
One with the proprietary connector built in
http://dx.com/p/ac-power-adapter-ch...101-tf201-sl101-black-2-round-pin-plug-137392
and one with a 15v USB port
http://dx.com/p/ac-power-adapter-ch...mer-tf101-tf201-black-2-round-pin-plug-126492
has anyone tried them? I think I'll order the one with the proprietary connector, and so if it fails, I'll still have the connector to tinker. Also, if it works, I'll get to keep the cable at home, protected, instead of in my messenger bag.
I have tried the one with the 15v USB port - and it works just fine.
The best value for money (as always from DX).
i could buy those charger on ebay.. but what is the review about those chargers
I use second and i dont have any problems.:good:
Bought the one with the proprietary connector built in from them - works just fine.
I bought one from ebay here. It works great and you don't have to worry about that stupid asus brick crapping out on you.
Anyway, it's good to have one functioning properly with charger connected.
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Anyway, it's good to have one functioning properly with charger connected.
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You mean the one from the ebay?
ordered one and it worked. Shipping to germany was free
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Vyrlokar said:
I recently saw that Dealextreme is stocking two wall chargers for the Asus Transformer series of tablets
One with the proprietary connector built in
http://dx.com/p/ac-power-adapter-ch...101-tf201-sl101-black-2-round-pin-plug-137392
and one with a 15v USB port
http://dx.com/p/ac-power-adapter-ch...mer-tf101-tf201-black-2-round-pin-plug-126492
has anyone tried them? I think I'll order the one with the proprietary connector, and so if it fails, I'll still have the connector to tinker. Also, if it works, I'll get to keep the cable at home, protected, instead of in my messenger bag.
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How to use this in the US? Is the round-pin connector removable?
TIA;
Pat
This one is half the price of the asus, available with amazon prime, and got REALLY good reviews. Just ordered one today, will provide feedback when received.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Q4VP9I/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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How to use this in the US? Is the round-pin connector removable?
TIA;
Pat
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USA version of the non USB one can also be found for that seller (Flat pin plugs). Search tf101 charger. I'd give you the link but I dont have rights yet.
Hello,
I have patched my original tf300t charge/data cable too many times and need a new one. I have been eyeballing the longer cords like 10ft and 6.5ft on amazon and eBay. Has anyone bought one and liked it? Can you give me the link? Does it charge quickly? Thicker then original?
Thanks!
Instead of buying a 'rare' cable (custom Asus connector + long non-standard size) I would get a cheap replacement cable for the tf300t and a regular USB3 extension cable.
I got one here, standard size, haven't had any issues.
http://goo.gl/tLdw83
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I got one here, standard size, haven't had any issues.
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Thank you! Mine's just about to give up the ghost!
Had issues with the cheap ones from china. Bought a PWR+ 6 ft wall plug and it works great. I did find some official Asus cables on ebay that were super cheap and worked flawlessly. I know this is late to the party, but never hurts to update.
Here is the wall unit I bought
http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Charg...5961&sr=8-10&keywords=Asus+TF300T+power+cable
I have had it for 3 months now without issues