Well, my transformer 'journey' is over. - Eee Pad Transformer General

So, its been well over 2 months since my transformer was reported broken.
Yesterday I was finally offered a refund by Asus themselves after several failed repairs. I accepted that one.
So, I ordered a new one off Amazon (original from different retailer). It's come with a dodgy bezel that doesn't sit flush with the plastic back.
Also there is a chip in the bezel (v.small) which my first transformer only got once its screen was replaced - it seems Asus may be fobbing off refurbished transformers as new.
(it's a B6O)
Anyways, amazon are refunding me and I'm giving up on the transformer, a shame for what should have been a great piece of kit.
Anyways I have an Acase folio case and a power adaptor if anyone in London (or UK) is interested.

Cool story bro.

I feel bad for you. I honestly wish Asus had better quality control (though I got lucky with mine). This is a pretty great piece of technology, but if I ran into troubles like yours, I'd have ditched it after the 2 months of repairs. Honestly, if I ran into troubles like that, I'd just have gotten an Alienware laptop or something instead of this tablet-netbook hybrid. Good luck though!

Here's hoping the quality control on the upcoming Slider is better... looks pretty neat.

I am interested with the case nd adapter, please email me at [email protected] also in london too.
Thanks
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Return it and buy retail. Problem solved.

Some bad luck mate, some things just arent meant to be it seems! Im interested in the charger aswell if donny's not got in there first, how much where you looking for? Many thanks
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Still waiting from spakka about this.
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Spakka said:
So, its been well over 2 months since my transformer was reported broken.
Yesterday I was finally offered a refund by Asus themselves after several failed repairs. I accepted that one.
So, I ordered a new one off Amazon (original from different retailer). It's come with a dodgy bezel that doesn't sit flush with the plastic back.
Also there is a chip in the bezel (v.small) which my first transformer only got once its screen was replaced - it seems Asus may be fobbing off refurbished transformers as new.
(it's a B6O)
Anyways, amazon are refunding me and I'm giving up on the transformer, a shame for what should have been a great piece of kit.
Anyways I have an Acase folio case and a power adaptor if anyone in London (or UK) is interested.
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Sorry you have had these problems.
I live in london and am interested in both if you are still looking to sell, please let me know.
All the best
Dom

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Who is using Acer Icona in India

Hello,
I have just ordered my Acer Iconia A500.
I am form India wanted to know whoelse is usin Iconia in india because i am finding it very difficult to find the accessories for acer iconia in india.
Please post here so we can help each other to use acer iconia in india.
BadProgrammer said:
Hello,
I have just ordered my Acer Iconia A500.
I am form India wanted to know whoelse is usin Iconia in india because i am finding it very difficult to find the accessories for acer iconia in india.
Please post here so we can help each other to use acer iconia in india.
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I am.....even I found it difficult......I have already given an order.....they should arrive by tomorrow...lets see....
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Did you found any good leather covers for Acer Iconia A500 and screen Protectors in India ?
BadProgrammer said:
Did you found any good leather covers for Acer Iconia A500 and screen Protectors in India ?
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Which city you live in?
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I am living in Nagpur
It will take another week for the covers to arrive......approach a dealer(not a reseller) if you want it quick.....
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Are you from Mumbai ?
Did you found any good leatrher pouches for Iconia.
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Are you from Mumbai ?
Did you found any good leatrher pouches for Iconia.
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Yes...I'm from mumbai......and you meant sleves or case or cover??......I got one awsum pouch from acer for free when I bought it.....
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that's great!
i am looking for this type of cover but it's too costly do you think this type of cover we will get here ?
pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=11000659_11001240_11001241&products_id=32892
if possible post picture of your cover....
hi,
Even I am facing issues with accessories. have ordered the screen protector from ebay global buy. should eventually cost around Rs600/-. the carry bag i picked up was targus....very good, but make sure u do not buy the ipad one, that is elbeit smaller. go for the 10.2 inch.
regards,
Pushpinder
pushysahi said:
hi,
Even I am facing issues with accessories. have ordered the screen protector from ebay global buy. should eventually cost around Rs600/-. the carry bag i picked up was targus....very good, but make sure u do not buy the ipad one, that is elbeit smaller. go for the 10.2 inch.
regards,
Pushpinder
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You bought the targus bag from ebay??.....plz post a pic......
I contacted with acer....they said the accessories should be available in the next week or so......
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Even me from india, mumbai and using acer A500, I am also searching for mini hdmi cable and a good cover too.
The sleeve/cover I got from the acer dealer is also quite nice, it doubles up as a stand.
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i was thinking that it will be easily available in mumbai but surprise to see not available their also.
@vari9 can you post the pic of your pouch
@pushysahi how much it coast you(cover)
targus case for acer iconia a500
vari9 said:
You bought the targus bag from ebay??.....plz post a pic......
I contacted with acer....they said the accessories should be available in the next week or so......
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Hi,
I bought it from a local dealer in gurgaon for 1500/-. did a goog product search for you and came up with other sizes.
NEW HERE SO XDA NOT ALLOWING ME TO POST LINKS. DO IMAGE SEARCH OF "targus crave", the second one, blac, with handle (they fold and get buttoned inside the tab, so good) Targus DE3956 Crave Horizontal Netbook Case with Stow-Away Handles
Basis the image, you can look up the same and get it from targus dealers in your city. the ipad one is for 3.4K on ebay, but don;t spend more than 1.5K for this. maybe the 2nd one ($10 types)
mine due to unavailability was the ipad one, and it's a tight fit for the first few days but then now my iconia settles into it nicely, but pls pls prefer the one which has internal dimensions of minimum 10.2inch.
the netbook versions are deeper in width so not recommended.
cheers!
BadProgrammer said:
i was thinking that it will be easily available in mumbai but surprise to see not available their also.
@vari9 can you post the pic of your pouch
@pushysahi how much it coast you(cover)
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read Post No. #14 for details. 1.5K. Targus Crave Case with Stow-Away Handles
How you guys running internet on tablet.
Whether any dongle or broadband will work or can run only through wi-fi?
BadProgrammer said:
How you guys running internet on tablet.
Whether any dongle or broadband will work or can run only through wi-fi?
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Only wifi if you are on 3.1......if you want dongles to work....flash a custom rom...
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Hi I am from bangalore. have an Iconia a500 Tab 16gb, have 3 cases its a mistake... 1st when i bought i did not have anything so had to pick up a sleeve targus which costed 800 and then i ordered the full case for acer which costed 3k and then suddenly after 3 days of giving this order the dealer told me we are giving a sleeve for a500 owners and i got that too. screen protector could not find original for acer so i got a laptop screen protector and cut it down.
micro hdmi not able to find any where some one from bangalore have any idea ?
matrix.bharath said:
Hi I am from bangalore. have an Iconia a500 Tab 16gb, have 3 cases its a mistake... 1st when i bought i did not have anything so had to pick up a sleeve targus which costed 800 and then i ordered the full case for acer which costed 3k and then suddenly after 3 days of giving this order the dealer told me we are giving a sleeve for a500 owners and i got that too. screen protector could not find original for acer so i got a laptop screen protector and cut it down.
micro hdmi not able to find any where some one from bangalore have any idea ?
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Buy a normal hdmi and then buy hdmi to micro hdmi converter.....
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Can someone from india post their orignal gps.conf and the gpsxml as well???
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$79 Refurbished Nook Touch on sale from B&N via eBay

NOW DOWN TO $79!
This deal keep getting better and better.
I just pulled the trigger on one.
Thought some of you might be interested.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOOK-Simple-Touch-Reader-/300589902031?pt=US_Tablets&hash=item45fc8de8cf
Will this be shipped with the original box? Anyone tried buying this?
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Will this be shipped with the original box? Anyone tried buying this?
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Mine is expected to arrive on Wednesday (UPS). Will let you know then. Others may get it earlier and let us know about their experience.
The description on eBay does state that it may or may not come in the original packaging, so we'll see.
Any feedback on those that have their units already?
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Any feedback on those that have their units already?
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I just got mine a half hour ago. Came in the original nook packaging with sticker in the back of the box and another sealing the box that say "certified pre-owned nook"
Looks pristine (minor scuff in back where unit touches surfaces when put down--I stand corrected, it was no scuff, just some dirt). Screen is flawless, no marks whatsoever. Up and running after registering in a minute. Dowloaded my books and opened the one I'm currently reading at the bookmark left on my Nook Color.
Version 1.0.1
Will root later after work.
Currently listed on eBay for $112, but these retail online for $139 with free shipping anyway.
Granted, $27 is something, but is that enough to cover the risk/hassle of refurb hardware?
aafreeman said:
Currently listed on eBay for $112, but these retail online for $139 with free shipping anyway.
Granted, $27 is something, but is that enough to cover the risk/hassle of refurb hardware?
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They're shipped by B&N and they come with a full warranty. I'm pretty sure most of them are returns from people who didn't care for it. It's a bit more than 27 when you factor in the state tax on 112 vs 139.
Am I the only one or has any one else gotten this? Your experience? Good or bad?
I bought one after dropping the one my girlfriend bought me for my birthday present. Wasn't able to fix the screen and couldn't find a replacement online. Got it within 3 days and it looks brand new. Really happy about it. She has no clue I broke the first one. Hoping to find a way to fix it in the future.
Wow, it gets better and better! You can now get a refurbished Nook Touch from B&N via eBay for $99 (down from $112) with free shipping.
EDIT: NOW DOWN TO $79!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOOK-Simple...&otn=3&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=3402316121997626486
It's so cheap now that I'm debating whether to buy a backup unit, just in case.

A500 case in Canada

I'm trying to find a case online for my A500 in Canada but struggling.
I want a folio style with the 'clips' holding the tablet and preferably a magnetic cover. I think the ACase is the closest but every time I find one on Amazon it says it wont ship to Canada !?
Does anyone know of a reputable online store (preferably inexpensive) that I could find one.
I prefer not to use Ebay etc.
Any help would be great.
I'm in the same boat as you. For a while I was using the Acer case but it was pretty sucky so I returned it. In the meantime until I find something good here in Canada as well I have my tab, bluetooth keyboard and stand all in a netbooks sleeve. It does the job for now. If I ever find something I'll let you know!
I bought the Case Crown case when it was $1.00 and paid $10.00 all in including shipping. I would watch these guys to see if they have other cases as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402720
It took about 3 weeks to arrive but well worth the wait. The only thing is the one on the link is not a clip style. All of the ports are accessible through it though.
Good luck!
I got the case crown bold for !one cent plus shipping at Xmas,had to wait three weeks for deliver. Check out Amazon.ca. saw a case with Bluetooth keyboard to sixty.

Nexus 7 case in Australia

Hi,
I have been using my n7 for about 2 weeks, but I can't find anywhere to buy a case for it in Australia.
I really need one as the is already a few marks and scratches on it.
Can anyone tell me where I can buy a nice nexus 7 case in Australia.
Thanks in advance
Cheers
Corey
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Ebgames was meant to be getting them on the 1st of august, but that was delayed to the 23th at the moment.
im in australia, i just bought my case from ebay AU.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayI...&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:AU:1123#ht_8982wt_1060 it was this one
its a pretty decent case as its a 2 piece case. you have the basic cover for the tablet, and then you can dock that into the foldable cover/stand part. so when you want to type quickly (or game lightly) without the foldable case getting in the way, you can separate the two pieces of the case to just use the slimmer part of the case.
its also fairly good build quality for the price, quite durable and does a good job of protecting the nexus. see if you can find other rotating cases from ebay AU sellers.

N7 Digitizers Anywhere?

First, i'm sorry if this is the wrong location, I just don't know where else to put this. It's not an accessory, I guess it could be Q&A, but i don't know.
Anyway, my trusted, loyal N7 took a dive last week and cracked its screen. I cannot for the life of me find anyone anywhere with the digitizer in stock! Does anyone know where anyone has these in stock? I need my N7 BAD!
Thanks
Try amazon?
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BlackFire27 said:
Try amazon?
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Yeah, I've checked there, I've checked eBay, I've Googled it, I've contacted local repair locations, and no one can get one. I was hoping someone had some supplier or knows of anywhere that they are in stock.
Try alibaba.com
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There are vendors on Alibaba that will sell you a digitizer for around $100 but you have to buy 5 of them.
However, considering the alternative is to pay $170+shipping to an ebay vendor and there are a number of owners looking for them that you could probably sell the extras to.
Wow!!! You have to buy 5!!!
That way you have to send it off for repairs.
What does the repair cost???
DEVICES:
NEXUS 7 32GB STOCK
(NO ROOT)
T-MOBIL LG G2X (LG-P999)
STOCK (ROOTED)
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Actually, I have not heard from any vendors yet on there. The repair shop down the road from me said that he was going to start stocking them once he can find them, so I'l going to point him over to them and see if he has any luck.
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You could always pick up a used/new N7 off of Craigslist for 120.00-170.00 (depending location and condition I suppose). Then sell your N7 as parts for 50.00 or so.
I picked up a brand new sealed 16gb 2 days ago for 150.00 (ad was for 170.00). I wasn't looking for another N7 but I couldn't pass it up when he agreed to the offer. I live in the Phoenix AZ area.
Just be patient and you could probably get a 8gb N7 used for less than 120.00.
Seems like the price of the N7 doesn't warrant replacement part availability for the majority of N7 owners out there.
bigbop said:
There are vendors on Alibaba that will sell you a digitizer for around $100 but you have to buy 5 of them.
However, considering the alternative is to pay $170+shipping to an ebay vendor and there are a number of owners looking for them that you could probably sell the extras to.
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What about this one?
search for "New Latest 100% Original For ASUS Google Nexus 7 Touch Screen digitizer free shipping" on aliexpress.com
sorry I can't post url as a new user...
He sells even one item. I just hesitate because I can't find any guide how to replace it. The last crucial step is missing how to remove the LCD from the broken digitizer / outer frame. Anyone did it? Or herd / read something about?
zhivagodr said:
What about this one?
search for "New Latest 100% Original For ASUS Google Nexus 7 Touch Screen digitizer free shipping" on aliexpress.com
sorry I can't post url as a new user...
He sells even one item. I just hesitate because I can't find any guide how to replace it. The last crucial step is missing how to remove the LCD from the broken digitizer / outer frame. Anyone did it? Or herd / read something about?
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The LCD and digitizer ship as one assembly because the LCD is bonded to the digitizer. The hard part is separating the digitizer from the front frame.
You can post the URL. Just leave off the http://WWW part.
Edit - I just saw the item online. I would be hesitant to get this. You would have to un-bond your LCD panel and that is near impossible without cracking it.
New digitizer - http://m.aliexpress.com/item/733262760.html
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bigbop said:
The LCD and digitizer ship as one assembly because the LCD is bonded to the digitizer. The hard part is separating the digitizer from the front frame.
You can post the URL. Just leave off the hxxp://WWW part.
Edit - I just saw the item online. I would be hesitant to get this. You would have to un-bond your LCD panel and that is near impossible without cracking it.
New digitizer - m.aliexpress.com/item/733262760.html
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At this part of the world (Hungary) Google officially not selling N7-s, so tech support is not available, I have to repair my broken N7 (dropped and screen cracked) myself.
I still in the reading / learning phase. An ifixit video shows step by step instruction to disassemble the N7, but one step is missing from it, how the LCD / digitizer assembly could be removed from the front frame. Then I could order a digitizer / LCD assembly like this:
m.aliexpress.com/item/652472351.html
The other thing holding me back, that on some of the pictures on aliexpress.com the LCD not the original HYDIS but an OEM widh CHUNGHWA labels on.
Do you know how the glass display fasten in the outer frame, and how one can remove a cracked digitizer from it?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks a bunch folks! I just ordered from aliexpress just 1 unit for 95 bucks. The free shilling might take a month, and but that is not a problem.
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Please don't forget to report how you replaced your cracked screen.
Actually, I'll be taking it down to a shop that specializes in mobile phone/tablet repair. I don't trust myself with this fix, and they could not find the part from their suppliers. They were OK with me providing the part.
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Not a bad experience at all with aliexpress. I ordered the digitizer on the 13th, it showed up at my door on the 24th. Considering I used the free shipping option, and it was shipping from China to the US, i have no complaints at all.
The digitizer was well packed, double boxed, and wrapped in miles of bubble-wrap, they included tools for the replacement as well. I dropped my Nexus off at the shop yesterday with the new digitizer, and i'm expecting it back Monday.
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Where can you get speakers?
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Not a bad experience at all with aliexpress. I ordered the digitizer on the 13th, it showed up at my door on the 24th. Considering I used the free shipping option, and it was shipping from China to the US, i have no complaints at all.
The digitizer was well packed, double boxed, and wrapped in miles of bubble-wrap, they included tools for the replacement as well. I dropped my Nexus off at the shop yesterday with the new digitizer, and i'm expecting it back Monday.
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Thats good news. What I really wondering is how would the LCD display replaced to the new digitizer? According to other posts I read the LCD is bonded to the digitizer, and nearly impossible to separate them. This is why its adviced to replace the whole digitizer/LCD assembly. Would you ask it from the tech people at the repair shop? Thanks.
zhivagodr said:
Thats good news. What I really wondering is how would the LCD display replaced to the new digitizer? According to other posts I read the LCD is bonded to the digitizer, and nearly impossible to separate them. This is why its adviced to replace the whole digitizer/LCD assembly. Would you ask it from the tech people at the repair shop? Thanks.
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Yeah, I'm wondering about that myself. I have read the same things about the digitizer and LCD panel, but these guys said that they could do it.
We'll see Monday.
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ghostlobster said:
Yeah, I'm wondering about that myself. I have read the same things about the digitizer and LCD panel, but these guys said that they could do it.
We'll see Monday.
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Remember to update us, please :good:
Well, looks like the shop I brought it to was mistaken...they could not replace just the digitizer. Crap!
Anyway, we worked something out together for them to buy from me the digitizer and I went out to the local Game Stop and snagged a new Nexus 7. Lesson learned...I also grabbed a gel case.
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