Ultimate Transformer PRIME TF201 Accessory Guide

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joepic

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I started putting this accessory list together in August when I thought that I would have my PRIME in October:p

DISCLAIMER: Some of the items listed below (case, screen protector, etc.) are for the Eee Pad Transformer TF101. They are here to give you an idea for something you may not have know about. The manufactures have NOT made a PRIME TF201 version yet. I will update the list with TF201 product when it becomes available.

So you are buying an Asus Transformer Prime! You will need a few accessories. Here are my recommendations:

1. Micro SDHC memory

SAMSUNG 32GB MICRO SDHC CLASS 10 - $50

Lexar High Speed MicroSDHC 32 GB Class 10 Flash Memory Card with Reader - $54

AmazonBasics 16 GB microSDHC Class 10 Flash Memory Card with SD Adapter -$25

AmazonBasics 8 GB microSDHC Class 10 Flash Memory Card with SD Adapter - $12

2. Micro HDMI to HDMI cable - connect PRIME to your TV

Fosmon HDMI to Micro HDMI Cable 6ft - $3

10ft 34AWG Standard Speed w/ Ethernet Micro-HDMI (Type D) to HDMI (Type A) - $6.72

HDMI Female to Micro HDMI Male Adapter - $6

HDMI Female/Female Coupler - $1.89

3. Sleeve

Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 TranSleeve

ASUS Transformer Cover for TF201
- $35

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 TranSleeve - ALL COLORS - $44

ASUS Sleeve Case for Eee Pad Transformer - Grey - $40

Navitech Durable water resistant neoprene 10 inch carry case zip sleeve / pouch with ultimate protection for Transformer Prime - $7

USA Gear FlexSleeve Neo-Cushion Protective Cover Case Guard for ASUS Transformer Prime TF201 - $17

AmazonBasics Netbook Bag with Handle, Fits 7- to 10-Inch Netbooks, iPad, HP Touchpad (Black) - $11.35

HP WV594AA 10.2 Inch Mini Sleeve - $10.25

Weather-Resistant VanGoddy Brand Asus Transformer Prime Neoprene Sleeve - $14.45

4. CASE -
Transformer PRIME
10.4 x 7.1 x 0.3 inches


Eee Pad Transformer
10.7 x 6.7 x 0.5 inches


Drop Tech Series Asus Prime TF 201 Case - $60

MiniSuit ASUS Transformer Prime TF201 Leather Keyboard Portfolio Stand Case Cover for TF201 Mobile Dock and Tablet (Black) - $30

rooCASE Executive Portfolio (Black) Leather Case Cover with Landscape / Portrait View for Transformer PRIME TF201 10.1-Inch TF201 Tablet - $40

rooCASE Dual-View Multi Angle (Black) Leather Folio Case Cover for Asus Eee Pad Transformer PRIME 10.1-Inch TF201 Tablet - $30
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Dual-...er-10-1-Inch/dp/B0062OKDIC/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_1
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Dual-View-Leather-Transformer-10-1-Inch/dp/B005XOPCBK

VERTEKS Transformer PRIME TF201 Multi-Angle Slim-Fit Leather Folio Case Cover 3 Adjustable Angles for Viewing - $10

MiniSuit ASUS Transformer Prime Case TF201 Leather Multi-View stand folio case - $12

MoKo(TM) Slim Cover Case with Stand for Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime Android Tablet (TF201 Sleeve) Black - $20

Poetic(TM) Leather Case Cover With Stand for ASUS Prime TF201 Black - $10

HHI Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 - $20

Targus CityGear Mini Motorola Xoom - $25

Tuff-Luv Veggie Leather Book Style and Keyboard case for Asus Eee - same as MiniSuit $30 above

Flip Folio Asus EEE Transformer Case TF101 - $45

5. Full body protection

Ghost Armor™ - $40

6. Speakers

Satechi ST-IPOP Ultra Portable Rechargeable Speaker for iPod, iPhone and MP3 player (Black) - $25

The cable with the speaker is short. You may want an audio extension cable.

Cables To Go 40407 3.5 mm Male/Female Stereo Audio Extension Cable, Black (6 Feet/1.82 Meters ) - $1.88

Creative D100 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
- $68

Logitech Mini Boombox for Smartphones, Tablets and Laptops - Red (984-000207) - $100

Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile Speaker - Nylon - $300

ZEPHYR 550 - $160


ZEPHYR: First Portable Speaker, Speakerphone & Charger for Mobile Phones by SPAR

ZEPHYR 300 - $100 - 12 hours battery play
ZEPHYR 500 - $130 - 18 hours battery play
ZEPHYR 550 - $160 - 30 hours battery play

Jawbone JAMBOX - $182

7. Wall Chargers

Increase USB charging rate

ASUS AC Adapter for Transformer TF201 - $29

AC Adapter - $30

USB Wall Charger +USB Car Charger +Original USB Charge Cable For Transformer TF201 - $46

8. Car Chargers

EXCELLENT article on building a charger for the Transformer

I am aware of three CAR chargers that will work for the PRIME

NTK 12V 2.0 A MINI BULLET STYLE CAR CHARGER FOR TRANSFORMER PRIME TF 201 - $9.50

Custom Made 0.5M USB Car Cord For Asus Transformer TF101 Tablet Car Charger - $15

USB Wall Charger +USB Car Charger +Original USB Charge Cable For Asus Transformer TF101 Tablet - $46

Wagan 4-Way 12V Automotive Socket Extender - $10

Roadpro 12V, 2 Outlet Platinum Series Fused Cigarette Lighter Adapter with Short Cord - $6.70

So the NTK and the RND chargers listed below will NOT charge the PRIME because of the need for 15v on USB pins 1 & 4.

<<NTK 3.1 A MINI DOUBLE DUAL USB CAR CHARGER FOR ASUS EEE TRANSFORMER - $9.50>>???

<<RND Power Solutions Dual Black USB car charger for Tablets - $9>>???

9. Airline Charger (adapter) also requires NKT or similar Car Charger

Empower Adapter - $8

10. USB hub - ONLY 1 USB connector in keyboard on PRIME

Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra Mini Hub F5U407 - $11

11. TABLET - USB Cable

USB Cable (3 Feet) - $18

USB Cable (5 Feet) - $20

12. TABLET - USB adapter & External Card Reader

Tablet USB 2.0 Kit - $15

ASUS External USB Adapter for Transformer TF101 / TF201 - $19


Asus 90-XB2UOKEX00010 USB Kit for Eee Pad Transfomer TF101/TF101G Tablet
- $15



Genuine Asus Eee Pad Transformer External USB Adapter + KOZMICC Mini Keychain Stylus Pen
- $32

ASUS External Card Reader for Transformer TF101 / TF201 - $19

Asus 90-XB2UOKEX00030 SD Kit for Eee Pad Transformer TF101 Tablet - $15

External Extention

13. USB to Ethernet - requires ROOTED PRIME (future)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1274656

Belkin F5D5055 Gigabit USB 2.0 Network Adapter - $44

14. Stylus - Brush

Capacitive stylus roundup
http://www.nothingbuttablets.com/1638
http://www.nothingbuttablets.com/6477
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1204885

New Trent Imp62b Stylus-champa, Dual-purpose with Micro-knit Fiber Capacitive Stylus and Fine Ball Pen -$9

Acase Capacitive Stylus - $8


Jot - Capacitive Touch Stylus
- $20

Jot video

iFaraday Stylus - $10 - $25

iFaraday video

Hard Candy Cases Stylus, Silver - $30


Nomad Brush iPhone and iPad Stylus Brush Short Tip - $25

Nomad Brush videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LPeHDqb9Ww
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJajSACXx6w

15. Hand Writing - Note Taking Software

LectureNotes (Trial Version)

Antipaper Notes

ColorNote

DioPen Handwriting & Keyboard - $11

Evernote

Mindjet for Android

PenSupremacy for Tablets - $1.50

Springpad

Super Note

Ultimate To-Do List - $5.00

WritePad - $10

WritePad Stylus - $1


Wunderlist Task Manager



16. Drawing - Paint Software

Doodledroid - $1

Fresco Pro - $3


Magic Doodle Premium - $2

SketchBook Mobile - $2

SketchBook Pro - $5

17. Joystick

Tablet Arcade Suction Cup Joystick - $15

Logitech Joystick - $20

18. Display Adapter Micro HDMI to VGA

HP HDMI to VGA Display Adapter - $40

ASUS Micro HDMI to VGA Adapter Cable Adapter for TF201 - $29


ASUS MICRO HDMI TO VGA ADAPTER FOR TF201 (90-XB2UOKCA00110-)
- $24

Micro HDMI to VGA cable

19. Game Controlers

Logitech Wireless (WiFi) Gamepad F710 - $50
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/gaming/controllers/devices/7361
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-940-000117-Wireless-Gamepad-F710/dp/B0041RR0TW

PhoneJoy dual analog Bluetooth controller - $35

Wireless Bluetooth Game Controller (Black) for Sony PlayStation PS3 - $29

Tablet Wireless Bluetooth Controller - $4

Connect Xbox360 Wireless Controller to Android Devices

Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver - $22

20. Controller Software

Bluez IME

Sixaxis Controller – $1.99

USB/BT Joystick Center – $4.79

Wiimote Controller

21. USB Bluetooth Adapter (for HTPC)

Medialink - USB Bluetooth Adapter - Windows 7 Compatible - Bluetooth Version 3.0+HS Class 2) - $25

22. USB Bluetooth Adapter (for HTPC) - Software

Unified Remote

23. Bluetooth to A/V Receiver

Logitech Wireless Speaker Adapter for Bluetooth Audio Devices - $39

24. Bluetooth to IR remote control for TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player, digital cable box, etc.

Griffin Beacon Remote Control System Android - $39

Dijit Universal Remote software for Griffin Beacon

Review of Griffin Beacon Remote Control

25. Bluetooth Mouse

Logitech V470 Bluetooth Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks - $35

26. Bluetooth Transmitter - not needed for PRIME but you may have other devices (iTouch) that can use this

Miccus BluBridge mini-jack: Portable, Bluetooth Music Transmitter with Swiveling connector for all (1/8-Inch) Headphones - $37

27. Car - Bluetooth Receiver to FM Radio

BTC8 Bluetooth FM Transmitter for Android Phones & PRIME TF201 - with wireless music streaming & Hands Free Calling - $45

28. Bluetooth Car OnBoard Diagnostic - OBD

Elandpower Bluetooth ELM 327 Scanner OBDII PC Car Diagnostic - $20

29. Bluetooth Car Diagnostic Software

Torque Pro (OBD2 & Car) - $5

30. Screen Protector

SGP Steinheil Screen Shield Install & Comparison for iPad

SGP store for Transformer

SGP Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 Screen Protector Steinheil Ultra Series [Ultra Crystal] - $22

SGP Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 Screen Protector Steinheil Ultra Series [Ultra Fine] - $25

Skinomi TechSkin - Screen Protector Shield for Asus Transformer Prime - $16

HHI Asus Transformer Prime TF201 Anti-Fingerprint, Anti-Glare, Matte Finished Screen Protector (3 Pack) - $13

HHI Asus Transformer Prime TF201 Crystal Clear Screen Protector (3 Pack) (Package include a HandHelditems Sketch Stylus Pen) - $13

31. Desktop Table Clamp Mount

ChargerCity 7" to 10" Aluminum Tablet Office Desk Desktop Table Clamp Mount with 360º Easy-Adjust Holder & 22" Gooseneck Flexible Arm Clamp - $44

32. Car - I plan to mount my PRIME in my SUV

Car Cup Holder Mount - Car Floor Seat Bolt Gooseneck Mount - Car Air Vent Mount - $30 - 38

iPad Holder & Mount for 03-05 Chevrolet Blazer - $150

Mobotron Car iPad Netbook Tablet Mount Fits 6-12 inches devices - MS323PB -$85
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0P30566124
http://www.buy.com/pr/product.aspx?sku=224324913&sellerid=34809558

Mobotron Car Truck iPad Laptop Heavy Duty Mount Stand Holder - $ 125
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Q287M6/?tag=computertabletsstore-20
http://www.amazon.com/Mobotron-Truck-Laptop-Mount-Holder/dp/B004PK4B2E/ref=pd_sim_e_1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0P30551056
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004Q287M6/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&condition=all
http://www.shiniest.com.tw/modules/products/products.php?g=bWRwR2V0JTVCcGRfaWQlNUQlM0QxNA==

Bracketron 30mm Telescoping Support Brace for Mobotron's In-Vehicle Laptop Mount - $29

Asus Eee Pad Transformer - Holder with Tilt Swivel - $50

Chevrolet Blazer S10 - 1998-2005 - ProClip Center Mount - $30

33. GPS Navigation Software & Tools

BackCountry Navigator PRO GPS - $9.99

Gaia GPS – (Topo Maps) - $9.99

Locus Pro – $5.33


Maverick Pro – $4.95

Navigon MobileNavigator USA & CAN - $49.95

NavDroyd - $6.93

Google Maps

Street View on Google Maps

Sygic GPS Navigation - Paid

FasterFix

GPS Aids - FREE

GPS Essentials

GPS Status & Toolbox

OruxMaps

TrekBuddy

CoPilot Live Premium USA - $20

Continued in PART II in Post #5 below:
 
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andyxover

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Wow, great job Done, a very complete list of accessories.
One thing though, in the case section you mentioned the PRIME is a little BIGGER than the Transformer??
really? From the picture that I've seen its a little taller but not as wide.
 
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joepic

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Ultimate Transformer PRIME TF201 Accessory Guide - Part II

I exceed my thread message size :eek: Here is the message that I received..

"The text that you have entered is too long (30139 characters). Please shorten it to 30000 characters long."

So this message is now PART II of the Ultimate Transformer PRIME TF201 Accessory Guide

34. Misc items for Car

Duck Brand 297472 Double Sided Mounting Tabs, 60-Count - $5

Velcro Brand Industrial Strength Tape - in your choice of colors - $23

3M VHB (Very High Bond) industrial/commercial grade foam tape


35. Microphone - Ear Buds

JBuds J5M Earbuds-Style Metal Headphones with Microphone for iPhone, iPad, Tablet, Android - $36

36. Desktop Stands

Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand for Apple iPad, Galaxy Tab, Kindle Fire, Playbook, Xoom, Toshiba, Acer, Nook and Other Tablets - $13

3feet Stand for phone & tablet - $15
http://www.3feet.com/

37. Bluetooth GPS Receivers

Qstarz BT-Q818 66-Channel Bluetooth GPS Receiver - $69


Holux M-1000 32 Channel Wireless Bluetooth GPS Receiver - $45

Holux M-1200 GPS Receiver - $50

38. Bluetooth GPS Receiver Software

External Bluetooth GPS support has been available on Android for a while. Here a few apps that do it fine:

Bluetooth GPS - Free one (works with everything but Sygic):

Bluetooth GPS Provider - Free one & works with Sygic

Bluetooth GPS Mouse unlimited - Commercial, but cheap (works with everything including Sygic):

Bluetooth GPS Mouse - free - Test version of above app:

ShareGPS BETA - If you have an Android phone you can even expose the GPS off it as a Bluetooth GPS Source with this app:

Or share the Android phone GPS via WiFi:
TetherGPS Lite
TetherGPS

39. 3G/4G - MiFi Connection

Comparing the New 4G Mobile Hotspots

Mobile Hotspots - Verizon - FREE to $80

MiFi 4510L TS-9 External Antenna Kit - $36

AT&T Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G - $70

AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 2372 - $50

4G Mobile HotSpots from T-Mobile - FREE to $99

Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless - $50

MiFi® 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Novatel Wireless - $50

Sprint MiFi 3G/4G 4082 Mobile Hotspot - $80


40. Stream Video/audio from PC/MAC/Linux to android device from your local WiFi, 3G or external WiFi.

Emit Free

PC/MAC/Linux software

41. Stream Video or anything on screen but NO AUDIO from ROOTED PRIME to PC via WiFi

MirrorOp Sender - $10

Windows Receiver

Here is the original message that I posted.

Wow, great job Done, a very complete list of accessories.
One thing though, in the case section you mentioned the PRIME is a little BIGGER than the Transformer??
really? From the picture that I've seen its a little taller but not as wide.

Fixed the CASE size comparsion;)
 
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curreyr

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why the "MUST be CLASS 10" ...

I can understand perhaps if you plan on using it for video capture :confused:

But, really?
 
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curreyr

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Correct :D Why pay for a 1.4 GHZ Quad Core CPU and put in a Class 2 SD card to slow everything down?

Because class 4 (and some class 2) are BETTER than a class 10 for random read/write tasks. Have a read for yourself here.

So,

Class 4 is "ultimate" for many general purpose uses.
Class 10 is "ultimate" for some tasks like video capture and playback (if the hardware can sustain the throughput).
 

xXxDieselxXx

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One more to add :D

USA Gear FlexSleeve Neo-Cushion Protective Cover Case Guard for ASUS Transformer Prime TF201 $11.99

http://www.amazon.com/FlexSleeve-Ne...4C6E/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1323644722&sr=8-6

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