Asus Eee Pad Transformer Keyboard Dock Review

[vuurwerkgangster1997]

does the eee pad transformer has on it a usb port without dock?

[MobileTechReview]

@vuurwerkgangster1997 No, it doesn't. Check out our video of the Transformer for all the info on ports. The link is in the video description.

[vuurwerkgangster1997]

I like it

[EnvyM31550]

can you connect a USB printer and print?

[SlipknotMaggot0526]

for anybody wondering, yes you can plug in a mouse, external hard drive, etc, and works perfectly.

[SlipknotMaggot0526]

watching this from my asus eee pad with the dock. xD

[AwashRocker999]

Hey please answer,

Soo minecraft on PC/Laptop is better than pocket edition on android.

Im thinkin,can i downloa it from the website and use this transformer with the tablet to play the PC version of Minecraft? PLEASE ANSWER

[gameboykid11]

So awesome! one question though. Is the mouse like always visible like on the home screen with all your apps?

[MobileTechReview]

@gameboykid11 Yes.

[Zlofpgu]

does a kindle fire have this, also is there a way to download itunes music to the asus eee pad?

thanks

[ejonuv]

can you connect an external bluetooth/USB mouse on the dock? :)

[MobileTechReview]

@ejonuv Yes, you can plug in an USB mouse via the dock.

[pspiq3]

You can also  use flash through apps, and saving the flash game locally to your storage. runs better that way.

[AirJordan2380920]

@TheNunoTubes Flash yes. There is a $15 app for Office. It's got Tegra 2 so it runs games smoothly. It's a great tablet because its cheaper. Sorry, no iTunes.

[AirJordan2380920]

@prezjay No its specifically designed for the Transformer.

[prezjay]

can you use the Asus keyboard with another tablet on the market?

[TheNunoTubes]

And i forgot something .. can i download itunes ?

[illustriouschin]

Oh, the keyboard dock is what costs $150. That is a lot of money for a keyboard with a hinge and a few docks.

[Wizard25Singing]

Is the transformer compatable with itunes

[DejectedPanda]

Polaris is one of the better Office programs for Android, if not the best, in my experience.

[Nerdtothemax01]

Which is better, the 16 gig or 32 gig?

[MrSuperkiki]

Got this for college, on the first day everyone was laughing at me for bringing a tablet as a Laptop, as soon as i got the dock (Day after) everyone wanted an Eepad Transformer.

[MobileTechReview]

@MrSuperkiki Excellent! :)

[pobanmanu]

@MobileTechReview From what I have heard, one should unplug the device after the device is fully charged. If tablet is connected to the dock, the dock is charging the pad all time, hence degrading the battery, is it true???

[lmrojas1990]

@MrSuperkiki what word processing app work for you? i pre ordered the prime :]

[MrSuperkiki]

@lmrojas1990 Polaris

[Hersatz]

@MrSuperkiki

DUDE DUDE DUDE. Can you move your files from the pad to a word program on a computer? I only need this information to decide myself and i can't find it.

[Squiddbly]

@MobileTechReview Will Polaris Office files open in Open Office?

[AppleParody]

What camera are you using to record the video?

[MrGelowe]

I have heard that whiling using the dock, keyboard response is delayed. Basically there is lag while typing. Is this true? And if it is, how noticeable is it? From the video it is not very noticeable...

[everyknowsitsbutters]

can I charge my phone with this

[moensterkill8]

Can I connect this to a LCD projector?

[MobileTechReview]

@moensterkill8 As long as the LCD has HDMI port. Then yes.

[TheNunoTubes]

@MobileTechReview DOES THIS HAVE HDMI PORT ???

[MobileTechReview]

@TheNunoTubes The tablet itself has an HDMI port.

[GOPACKERSJT]

This + windows 8 = awesome!!!

[xParad0x13x]

Does the tablet itself have an orientation lock?

[MobileTechReview]

@xParad0x13x The tablet doesn't have a hardware button as a screen lock.

[Saltybriefs]

@xParad0x13x The tablet has an orientation lock. If you go to settings>screen> uncheck auto rotate screen. And it should lock it, how ever it only locks on a horizontal view. So if you wanted to lock it vertically, it won't. 

[xParad0x13x]

@Saltybriefs Ok thank you.

[holntra]

Is there a app you could download to write notes with an actual stylus?

[Zpik3]

@holntra Sadly no. This does not support pen-input.. Not in the way you want if you want to be able to write on it that is. It wouldn't differentiate between the pen and your hand, so your hand touching the screen while writing would count as multiple points of contact, which of course would be a bother.

[Kmcornell23]

So if the touchpad works. Can you use it with a mouse?

[MobileTechReview]

@Kmcornell23 Yes, you certainly can.

[FraeStudios]

Does the ep121 support SDXC? 128gb sd card?

[1zacster]

Can I use the keyboard on the ep121?

[MobileTechReview]

@1zacster No, the ep121 comes with a wireless keyboard.

[EAteearsehole]

yes the keyboard can be use to play the game on andriod also. ANYTHING A LAPTOP CAN DO, THIS BABY CAN DO, but keep in mind, its also a tablet at the same time :)

[EAteearsehole]

For folks who is asking can you run microsoft office programs like excel and pdf and doc and powerpoint. YES you can run MS office documents and power point and pdf in asus transformer app called Polaris Office. It opens pretty much anything. doc, excel, pdf, power point. Doc for my theis paper presentation and it works wonder (people comment on my tablet rather then my paper) (-.-)

Another question is can you download MS Office into the device? HELL NO, ANDRIOD !!!! not MICROSOFT!!!!

[bigrobbystyle]

I cant find a review for transformer vs acer;s iconia.

[MobileTechReview]

@bigrobbystyle Here is our comparison review: v=iyTXevfSIVk

[22CCS22]

I love it! now can the Transformer be docked backwards with the screen facing up away from the key board

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[EAteearsehole]

@22CCS22 no but great question though ( lol not really, just trying to be nice) my therapy lady told me to be nice so :) ( i go extra mile for that smile)

[1717coolx]

can i download microsoft office in this device

[1717coolx]

can i download microsof offic in this device

[thecoleseven]

I know that on the newest blackberry phone the little mouse/touchpad will be able to scroll through icons/apps and such but what does the touch pad on the keyboard do when there is no "cursor".

[villagewhore911]

can the keyboard be used to play any games like android app games?

[SneakToasterJ]

Does the keyboard come with a charger.

[zZiDodoZz]

i think i will go for ipad!!!

[6954sergio]

I know me 2

[aeroxtreme15]

I definitely get this in christmas :D

[niteprowler1992]

do you think this would be a good product if i wanted to use this as a laptop for college?

[heymecalvy]

@niteprowler1992 that's what i'm planning on doing. looks like a solid all-around tablet

[q1joe]

@niteprowler1992 i use it in high school, b/c we use only ebooks and while everyone has there dell that has so many issues i have this and it works better

[niteprowler1992]

@q1joe im just worried it wont be able to do everything i need it to do in like word doc, thats the only thing holding me back.

[q1joe]

@niteprowler1992 It has poliris office which is work for android

[e510021]

Nice one!!!

[bigmanjenko]

I am realllly close to getting this because of you, just one question, if I have created a document in polaris, can I open it in Microsoft office? Please help because this would be a really useful piece of kit for University!

[MobileTechReview]

@bigmanjenko Yes, you can.

[Faoman2011]

@bigmanjenko polaris office IS a modified version of microsoft office so it can be combatible with android devices

YES YOU CAN

[MrNicoAug]

Can you still touch the screen while docked? No one seems to answer this question in any video...

[Alowishius]

@MrNicoAug yeah, you can.

[solarlightning]

@MrNicoAug yes you can

[aeroxtreme15]

@MrNicoAug : yes, you can still touch the screen even it is docked

my cousin tried it and it worked

[atyl1972]

i dont think anything tablet wise can touch this at the moment it seems perfect, yes it will have some flaws but so does everything really, especially technological wise, cheap as well, really thinkin gof ordering this like right now, had a littl eplay today in pc world and it is very responsive, speakers are an issue though but it does have a 3.5mm jack so alls good, here we go i believe,lol

[munimack]

I went to BB and tested charging my phone VIA usb. It works only when the tablet and keyboard are connected. It also charged my phone when closed, I was not sure when and if the device goes to sleep after awhile when closed. Very curious about that. @mobiletechreviewer please test charging phones VIA usb on Transformer. EVO HTC

[Alowishius]

Can you plug in a usb mouse and use that instead of the trackpad instead of the screen?

[F3lixMjamjar]

they did forget the multitasking button :(

[munimack]

I'm tired of the weak battery on my EVO, so I am in the market for a Tablet. Ques? Will the Tranformer charge my EVO when closed? Like in a backpack or case. And can the tablet only charge a cellphone too?

[Parisalchuk]

Is there a this vs Xoom review you guys have done?

[puppyjoe69]

For $149, Asus should have made this a backlit keyboard. Many people would have been all over it!

[Alowishius]

@puppyjoe69 Backlit keyboard is unimportant and just drains battery.

[laxxxer0909]

is this wifi only?

[MaximGhost]

As soon as Asus releases a similar attachable keyboard for their Eee Slate, I'm buying that plus the Slate. As cool as the Transformer is, having a pen too definitely sways me towards the Slate.

[MtnXfreeride]

this looks great for long note taking sessions in class!

[MrChris8898]

can the tablet turn with the keyboard like a real laptop? please reply

[H3llb0und]

1 person is pissed off because the Transformer + Dock is a lot cheaper and a lot better than their overpriced iCrap.

[jazznotes95]

could you tether this to your 3G device and get internet on the go?

[bgreenjr7149]

Awesome review Lisa!

[SuperSnowboarder1191]

Can you print using the Asus Eee Pad Transformer?

[MobileTechReview]

@SuperSnowboarder1191 Nothing built-in from the OS, you can use cloud-based printing services, or specific apps, like HP offers WiFi printing app to print photos and PDFs on its own printers.

[thed1776]

@MobileTechReview do you know if the polaris wil send via email to windows office with out screwing up the text. and is easy to organize the files you write for example doing it by chapters for college lessons also can you use the touch screen in dock mode cause you seem to have more trouble with the small touch pad rather than just touching the icons

[jakdextar2]

so if i had like a sleeve/case/cover for the asus eee transformer, it would need to be taken off before connecting it to the keyboard?

[forrest822]

so in theory with the whole pc control app, could you play minecraft with this?

[MobileTechReview]

@forrest822 If you check our video review of the Transformer, you will see that we were playing Left 4 Dead 2 on a PC using the remote desktop control on the Transformer. Check it out! You can have so much fun with this!

[Guitarrassdeamor]

@MobileTechReview Seriously? That is AWESOME!

[TheSnobar]

@MobileTechReview where is that vid i cant find it ! please help :)

[Pilkingtube]

@MobileTechReview Can I ask about that, there was a slightly choppy framerate when you're playing that game on the review, is that caused by the tablet or is it caused by the laptop that's running the game? In other words, could I play at, say, 30fps if my laptop had enough power, or does the tablet simply not have enough power to decode the data stream fast enough?

That feature is what really interests me about this tablet, if it really could allow me to do proper games on the tablet i'll buy!

[MobileTechReview]

@Pilkingtube The tablet does a good job at mirroring the laptop, the speed of the app is usually depending on the performance of your laptop/desktop or the speed of your network. In this case, it was the laptop that ran the game at a lower fps.

[Pilkingtube]

@MobileTechReview Thanks a lot for that, think i'll probably have to get one then! ;D

[MobileTechReview]

@Pilkingtube If you do, please let us know how you like it.

[Ethan6500]

@forrest822 that is the best comment ever!!! MINECRAFT FOREVER

[smallfish008]

It looks sooo good!!

[bhan87]

ASUS always makes high quality netbooks. Seems like they made a real winner again with this tablet.

[ulangi]

Wonder if it works well with usb mouse or any usb devices..

[MobileTechReview]

@ulangi Works with USB mouse fine and external HDD via USB as well.

[Datapunkk]

@ulangi a guy hooked it up to a Samsung keyboard which had a little mouse control button between the keys. Even that worked!

[Arjoma92]

Lol, a review of a keyboard dock :) But it is definitely a really nice thing, it adds so much functionality to the tablet (full SD card slot, 2x real USB host, huge battery!).

The mousepad doesn't support multitouch gestures I'm afraid?

[MrFa3oos]

@Arjoma92 no it does support multitouch, when u r at the home page of the tablet and u swipe across the mouse-pad to the right with your fingers it goes to the page on the right, and u can scroll up and down in the browser the same way

[cptroger]

this is a really nice move of asus

[rml695]

DO you know if you could plug in, say, an optical drive to view DVD movies? I'm also curious about how this'll fair up against the rumored purpose built 13" Android Notebook that Asus (supposedly) is working on.

[MobileTechReview]

@rml695 With the dock, the Transformer works with an external hard drive, but it doesn't work with an optical drive.

[kevmack101]

I have this tablet with key dock and this tablet owns all Apple and Android tabs. The bang for the buck factor rules plus the track pad has awesome multi-touch features. And the expansions on this thing are endless. It might not be the thinnest tab but i don't care if other tabs are point mm thinner my hands don't notice the difference.

[NattC11]

should do a galaxy tab 10.1 vs iPad 2 vs motorola xoom vs blackberry playbook

[AlrightOkaay]

if you have a case over the eeepad transformer will it still be able to connect to the keyboard dock ?

[PitoVH]

Cool ...

[theAidsWizard]

Lisa know anything about a new HTC phone that will come out on ATT soon??

[PurpleSkyz]

this vs ibm pc convertible please

[Coaster1313]

Also, I am with verizon and dont want to purchase a tethering plan. Can i plug my phone into the USB port on the keyboard and to a wierd tether between my phone and the Asus transformer

[xdbuix]

@Coaster1313 depending on the phone u have to jailbreak or root it

[Coaster1313]

@xdbuix yea got the eris and its rooted

[Coaster1313]

Just ordered an Asus EEE pad getting it monday. Im excited. Havent got the Keyboard dock. do you recommend purchasing the dock?

[lisag101]

@Coaster1313 Totally recommend the dock if you plan to do much typing or need extra battery power on the go.

[rb7magnetico]

@Coaster1313 I do reccommend getting the dock. I am using it right now and it is worth the purchase imo. I have had my AET for about a month. I wanted the Galaxy 10.1 but I couldnt wait and AET is worth the purchase. I am now waiting for the Galaxy 8.9 to hit the market. Again on AET it stands alone and if it was to be ranked it would be top 3.

[robertorobotoful]

this vs galaxy tab 10.1 please

[MobileTechReview]

@robertorobotoful Since you asked, we will be doing that soon. Stay tuned. 

[robertorobotoful]

@MobileTechReview thanks 

[toqi786]

@MobileTechReview wow that will be a good one!! (y)

[camaroone123]

Got to get one of them. Thanks for the demo.

[abbasean]

hi Lisa :p

[JogBird]

just get a netbook

[getinked5]

Asus always puts out good gear.