[Q] Newer build TF701t docks confirmed defect free?

Nathias2k · Dec 13, 2013

I've seen posts that newer builds of the keyboard dock would have the connection issues fixed. Has anyone gotten one of these " 2013.11" or later newer build keyboard docks and can confirm it actually has the issues resolved? I'd really like to get the keyboard dock for my tablet, but don't want to deal with the issues of the broken keyboard dock.

So has anyone actually gotten a working keyboard dock from a newer batch?

Thanks!

(MEDS) · Dec 15, 2013

My friend is getting one for Christmas. Unfortunately that means you'll have to wait until then to get confirmation from me.

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lortay78 · Dec 16, 2013

I've had two docks now. I got the replacement on December 2. It's funny because I never had a problem with disconnection until I went to write a response to you OP. I can tell you that the second one seemed put together far better than the first, but it still has A LOT of wiggle room in it. It does not dock like the TF201 did. It has no support on the front. That is nice if you use a screen protector like I do, but like I said, it does have issues.

The primary reason I buy these tablets is because of the dock. I really hope Asus does the right thing here. I hated my tf201 because of the extreme lag caused by the i/o controller or whatever, and now this. Kind of a drag.

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Nathias2k · Dec 16, 2013

lortay78 said:
I've had two docks now. I got the replacement on December 2. It's funny because I never had a problem with disconnection until I went to write a response to you OP. I can tell you that the second one seemed put together far better than the first, but it still has A LOT of wiggle room in it. It does not dock like the TF201 did. It has no support on the front. That is nice if you use a screen protector like I do, but like I said, it does have issues.

The primary reason I buy these tablets is because of the dock. I really hope Asus does the right thing here. I hated my tf201 because of the extreme lag caused by the i/o controller or whatever, and now this. Kind of a drag.

Sent from my K00C using Tapatalk 4

Was the "build date" number different on the packaging when you got the replacement?

I agree, the primary reason I got this tablet was the real keyboard dock for it. Seemed like a much better solution than the generic bluetooth keyboard docks I see on the internet. It's funny...always heard about the IO issues with this series of tablets...but dock always seemed to be really solid. The one time I actually go buy one...the IO issues are fixed, but the dock is now having issues.

Snah001 · Dec 16, 2013

On the transformerforum someone got a tablet with dock with production date 2013.11.
He reports that the flex is nearly absent and it connects more firmly.
Also the connection problem didn't popup.
Good news but now waiting for more people with the same experience.

Sent from my superfast Asus Infinity TF701with Dock

sbdags · Dec 16, 2013

Snah001 said:
On the transformerforum someone got a tablet with dock with production date 2013.11.
He reports that the flex is nearly absent and it connects more firmly.
Also the connection problem didn't popup.
Good news but now waiting for more people with the same experience.

Sent from my superfast Asus Infinity TF701with Dock

Mine is on the way back to Asus so let's see what comes back :fingers-crossed:

Eroc162 · Dec 17, 2013

If anybody does get a hold of this new keyboard please post where you bought it from. Thanks

Sent from my K00C using XDA Premium HD app waiting patiently for this keyboard fix.

Taufik15 · Dec 17, 2013

Sorry if dumb question, but how can i check my dock build date?
thanks

Snah001 · Dec 17, 2013

Taufik15 said:
Sorry if dumb question, but how can i check my dock build date?
thanks

Date is on the box where it came in.

Sent from my superfast Asus Infinity TF701with Dock

marcmarshall · Dec 24, 2013

I received my 6th keyboard a few days ago from Amazon. I was happy to see I finally got one with a manufacture date of 11/2013. I immediately inserted an SD card and tried moving the viewing angled. I did not see the SD card disconnecting and reconnecting so was hopeful.

Last night I noticed that the dock was not charging the tablet. I had to disconnect and replace the tablet in the dock 5 or 6 times before the widget showed the tablet charging.

This morning I tried viewing a video file on the external SD card in the dock. Changing the viewing and repeatedly caused loss of the data connection and the video player to crash.

Fail :crying:

I had the TF101 since it came out and was happy and had none of these problems. I now have had 2 of the tablets and 6 of the docks. I really want the TF701 to work for me but think I need to give up on this device find another option. I might try replacing dock or both dock and tablet again just because I want the tablet/dock combo and I am stubborn.

Snah001 · Dec 24, 2013

I got message that Tabletcenter had the TF701 in stock again and I could get a swap.
In the store they showed me the newest batch and it was 2013.10 so now I said keep it buddy and give money back.
So for now no TF701 anymore till it is proven that the problems are solved.
Using the TF700 again.:crying:

marcmarshall · Dec 24, 2013

Snah001 said:
I got message that Tabletcenter had the TF701 in stock again and I could get a swap.
In the store they showed me the newest batch and it was 2013.10 so now I said keep it buddy and give money back.
So for now no TF701 anymore till it is proven that the problems are solved.
Using the TF700 again.:crying:

I certainly would not accept a dock with October manufacture date. You did the smart thing.

mashed_ash · Dec 24, 2013

@marcmarshall - how was the flex in the 2013.11 build compared to your previous dock versions?

marcmarshall · Dec 24, 2013

mashed_ash said:
@marcmarshall - how was the flex in the 2013.11 build compared to your previous dock versions?

Not sure what you mean by flex but I have not noticed any obvious slop in the connection on any of them. I really went by performance and did not check closely for that though. I did have to replace a dock with my original TF101 and I learned back then that you want to hear two crisp snaps as the connectors on both sides lock into place. I have been having trouble getting that and even when I do I still get problems. The connection right now feels tight with no obvious slop but I just did another swivel test as I am writing this and the SD card disconnected and reconnected causing a video to crash.

mashed_ash · Dec 24, 2013

marcmarshall said:
Not sure what you mean by flex but I have not noticed any obvious slop in the connection on any of them.

This is what I mean:
http://youtu.be/Nj0Hqeb1Mxk

marcmarshall · Dec 24, 2013

The 11/2013 dock I have now had that kind of flex. I never thought that would effect the connection but maybe it does.

sbdags · Dec 24, 2013

mashed_ash said:
This is what I mean:
http://youtu.be/Nj0Hqeb1Mxk

marcmarshall said:
The 11/2013 dock I have now had that kind of flex. I never thought that would effect the connection but maybe it does.

If my repaired dock has that flex I'll be happy - my 2013/10 was far worse than that.

mashed_ash · Dec 24, 2013

sbdags said:
If my repaired dock has that flex I'll be happy - my 2013/10 was far worse than that.

My 2013.10 from ebuyer is similar to the YouTube video. Also I've had no disconnections so far

Guess there is no need for me to do a RMA for the moment.

mr.fast · Dec 24, 2013

mashed_ash said:
My 2013.10 from ebuyer is similar to the YouTube video. Also I've had no disconnections so far

Guess there is no need for me to do a RMA for the moment.

My TF701 (2013.10) from eBuyer does have flex, but no disconnects as of yet. I've tried various angles.

My guess is that the flex could be to stop the few reported instances of cracked glass (previous generation Transformer Pads).

Dirthawg · Dec 25, 2013

mashed_ash said:
This is what I mean:
http://youtu.be/Nj0Hqeb1Mxk

My TF700 has about that much flex and it doesn't loose any connection with the dock. Maybe the TF701 connection issues arenot completey caused by this flex?

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