[Streak10]HDMI dock breakout box

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Dell Streak 10 HDMI Dock connector



Yea so dell was super lame with not including hdmi/usb on the device itself, there's PLENTY of room to fit the connectors comfortably.

If it wasnt for the fact that the s10 uses a higher voltage to charge, everything done on the new connector could be accomplished on the s5/s7 pdmi-like connector. Even then the charging part is unnesscerry, as all other 10.1" tabs can charge fine though high-capacity usb chargers.

It features a HDMI connector, a USB-A female port, and a dock connector pass though to charge. It costs ¥299, which is approx $47 USD, which is really expensive for something that coulda been built into the device. But I assume most buyers knew this beforehand before buying.
Honeycomb should fully support HDMI/USB out of the box, so there shouldnt be anything to configure. Hopefully it will operate without requiring external power, which is almost forgivable since if you're going to attach it to a tv one extra box wont be a huge deal.

I am considering buying one myself since I'm in it for the long haul, but it's hard to overlook how lame dell was with this. I cant offer much advice to anyone else interested in importing, I'm going to go though my friend same as when my s10 was imported.

I do not believe there are any other accessories planned, the only thing missing vs the pdmi-like connector on the s5/7 is line out, which the s10 may not even support.


A lot of this criticism is also valid for the s7 though, it requires the hdmi dock to do anything, even though it could have been fitted with a microhdmi connector or usb host connector. The multimedia dock's launch MSRP was about $50 also, so they're both on par with pricing of additional connectivity.

Originally Posted by TheManii

Dell Streak 10 HDMI Dock connector



Yea so dell was super lame with not including hdmi/usb on the device itself, there's PLENTY of room to fit the connectors comfortably.

If it wasnt for the fact that the s10 uses a higher voltage to charge, everything done on the new connector could be accomplished on the s5/s7 pdmi-like connector. Even then the charging part is unnesscerry, as all other 10.1" tabs can charge fine though high-capacity usb chargers.

It features a HDMI connector, a USB-A female port, and a dock connector pass though to charge. It costs ¥299, which is approx $47 USD, which is really expensive for something that coulda been built into the device. But I assume most buyers knew this beforehand before buying.
Honeycomb should fully support HDMI/USB out of the box, so there shouldnt be anything to configure. Hopefully it will operate without requiring external power, which is almost forgivable since if you're going to attach it to a tv one extra box wont be a huge deal.

I am considering buying one myself since I'm in it for the long haul, but it's hard to overlook how lame dell was with this. I cant offer much advice to anyone else interested in importing, I'm going to go though my friend same as when my s10 was imported.

I do not believe there are any other accessories planned, the only thing missing vs the pdmi-like connector on the s5/7 is line out, which the s10 may not even support.


A lot of this criticism is also valid for the s7 though, it requires the hdmi dock to do anything, even though it could have been fitted with a microhdmi connector or usb host connector. The multimedia dock's launch MSRP was about $50 also, so they're both on par with pricing of additional connectivity.

I think that the S7 also provides a higher charge than normal USB. EDIT: That is why one cannot use it and charge from a computer. I think the S7 charger is 2mA.

The s7 can charge from 5v@ 500mA-2000mA, though only meaningfully at 1000-2000mA, or 2.5-10W.

the s10 charges at 19v @ 1580mA or 30W.

I've seen the s7 'charge' from 500mA while the screen is off, it just takes 10 or so hours to do so

Originally Posted by TheManii

The s7 can charge from 5v@ 500mA-2000mA, though only meaningfully at 1000-2000mA, or 2.5-10W.

the s10 charges at 19v @ 1580mA or 30W.

I've seen the s7 'charge' from 500mA while the screen is off, it just takes 10 or so hours to do so

Thanks for the clarification. 19v - Yeow! 30w is what my HP Slate 500 uses for charging...

[QUOTE=TheManii;19428396]Dell Streak 10 HDMI Dock connector


It features a HDMI connector, a USB-A female port, and a dock connector pass though to charge. It costs ¥299, which is approx $47 USD, which is really expensive for something that coulda been built into the device.
I am considering buying one myself since I'm in it for the long haul, but it's hard to overlook how lame dell was with this. I cant offer much advice to anyone else interested in importing, I'm going to go though my friend same as when my s10 was imported.

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Hi TheManii, any chance in helping us purchasing this device? I got my S10 at eBay. The guy who sold me the S10 also helped me purchase the Targus Silicone Cover. But somehow this guy dissapeared. So dont know who to ask now for help.

Sorry I'm getting a friend to have one brought back on carry-on, they'll be leaving china in a couple days and it simply wouldnt be possible to order an extra before they depart.

Just as much, bringing multiples might look suspicious, but a single can easily be explained away.

If the timing wasnt so perfect I really dont know when i'd be able to get mine myself

Originally Posted by TheManii

Sorry I'm getting a friend to have one brought back on carry-on, they'll be leaving china in a couple days and it simply wouldnt be possible to order an extra before they depart.

Just as much, bringing multiples might look suspicious, but a single can easily be explained away.

If the timing wasnt so perfect I really dont know when i'd be able to get mine myself

Ok. Thanks. I will try to find some other way. Only wish Dell could have designed the adapter without the short cable like this...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Gen...item4cfbbe3269

The dell one has 2 ports and a passthough, it would really work out unless you wanted to get 2 seperate ones.

Personally it seems about right the way it is since it makes a good docking station setup if you get a good stand. If it was vertically down it'd be pretty difficult to have it mounted upright unless you got a very tall stand

Originally Posted by TheManii

The dell one has 2 ports and a passthough, it would really work out unless you wanted to get 2 seperate ones.

Personally it seems about right the way it is since it makes a good docking station setup if you get a good stand. If it was vertically down it'd be pretty difficult to have it mounted upright unless you got a very tall stand

Good point. Hope you will do a review once yours arrived. Cheers

Just recieved mine today, it's pretty great (if you ignore the fact it should have been built into the s10.
It's smaller then the picture implies, it's only slightly wider then the dock connector itself. It adds very little bulk to your kit if you carry it (in a bag or so) with your s10
W1orks exactly like you'd expect, the s10 supports usb hubs too.

Currently typing this on my tv with my s10 hooked up to it, have a usb keyboard and mouse and am currently charging my s5 off the s10 which itself is also charging off the wall.

Dell could easily make a transformer type dock for the s10 if they were inclined to. The fact that all the ports are on the bottom middle makes it extremely easy to hack together.

Only issue is that the charger is 19V which is a lot to ask from a battery.

Mini Review

As previously stated, the available ports on it are:

• HDMI out
• USB in
• Power passthrough

HDMI Out
Works just as expected on any tegra2 device(?). It mirrors everything you see on the screen and shows it on the tv. You cant turn the tab screen off without losing your picture, but this is a limitation of the t2 itself and not the s10. (exact same thing happens on the s7)

Unfortunately some apps are not single touch friendly, such as the maps app on HC devices, you must use the screen to zoom in and out, but this is a limitation of apps and not related.

USB in
Works pretty great, plugged in a usb hub and a usb keyboard and mouse and they all worked fine. Even plugged in my S5 to charge and it works, though it's very slow as it's very underpowered. (not really surprising)

I put my s5 in usb mode and the s10 wouldnt mount. Afterwards it apparently completely corrupted my card[!]. Fortunately it had nothing irreplacable, but I dont know yet if this was a one off thing or consistant.

Power passthrough
Does exactly what it looks like it does, lets you also charge it while in use.

Overall
The box itself is pretty small, it's only slightly wider then the dock connector. The press shots dont really do it justice to how small it feels. The thing is also very light as it seems to not actually contain anything, it's merely a pass though connector.

Conclusion:
Pros:

• Small
• Light
• Supports usb hubs
• Easy way to organize cables/acts as a docking station

Cons:

• Bit pricy for just a dumb passthough box
• Corrupted my memory card[!](?)
• Should be bundled with all new s10s and not seperate

Random trivia: PEGATRON (the manufacturer of the S10 for dell) was spun off from asustek along with asus. The Transformer was made by asus. The S10 essentially has capability of it's own version of a transformer dock. The dock connector is in the right location and exposes the needed pins for a transformer type dock to be made, were it not for the way the s10 charges. Unfortunately it is unlikely for a transformer type dock to ever be made.