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sidefx

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Topic # 103541 10-Jun-2012 09:16
A while back I lost the charger for my tf101. I'm looking at different options to charge it since a full replacement charger is a wee bit expensive and doesn't seem to be in Stock many places. Does anyone know if I just got a replacement cable, could I plug in and charge it with an old ipod usb wall career? Or LG p500 wall charger? Or how long does it take to charge from pc usb?

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Reply # 638404 10-Jun-2012 09:36
I have used an ipad charger and also my cellphone charger with the transformer cable to charge my tf101 without any problems. Only thing I am worried about is if the cable gets damaged I am toast as its a propriety cable and I havent seen any for sale anywhere to get a spare cable HTPC AMD A4-5300 cpu, Gigabyte ga2fa75m-d3h motherboard, , 4GB DDR3 ram, onboard graphics. Hauppuage HVR 3300 tuner, Antec 2480B case, Windows 7 home premium 64 bit using media center

sidefx

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Reply # 638413 10-Jun-2012 09:48
Thanks! Yeah, it's the one thing I don't like about my tf101... the proprietary cable; Though I guess apple gets away with it and they set the standard. pbtech sells them for $25 - still ridiculously expensive for one little cable but better than I've I've seen the chargers going for. Computer Lounge has an international charger kit for $31 with the cable, but no NZ plug. They're closed on Sundays and I don't want to pay shipping, otherwise I'd go for that option. Then I've seen them on other sites for $45 - $55 :-O Anybody else know of other sources? :)

sidefx

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Reply # 638429 10-Jun-2012 10:42
Bah, had another look at the ipod charger I was thinking of using and it has the wrong usb connector on it... that just leaves my phone charger (5.1v/0.7A) vs the tf101 charger which seems to be either 5v/2a or 15v/1.2a hmm.. There's a whole thread on the subject at xda-dev: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1087321 The computer lounge option actually looks best, and I forgot shipping is free from them! So have ordered one.

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Reply # 638430 10-Jun-2012 10:44
yeah, when I said I used Ipad charger, I meant Ipad charger with the transformer cable HTPC AMD A4-5300 cpu, Gigabyte ga2fa75m-d3h motherboard, , 4GB DDR3 ram, onboard graphics. Hauppuage HVR 3300 tuner, Antec 2480B case, Windows 7 home premium 64 bit using media center

sidefx

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Reply # 638432 10-Jun-2012 10:53
Gilco2: yeah, when I said I used Ipad charger, I meant Ipad charger with the transformer cable Aye, I was planning to get the transformer cable and and use it with the ipod charger... but on closer inspection of the ipod charger it has a weird usb jack. It's not type A which is what I think the transformer cable is; and it's not a type B or mini. I'm not sure what it is.

CADMAX

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Reply # 638433 10-Jun-2012 10:54
40Pin USB DATA Charger Cable for Asus Transformer TF101 /TF201/Slider i thing go doe $20 +gst ? well thats what is listed here at work. <a href="http://www.lakeflyit.co.nz">lakeflyit

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Reply # 638434 10-Jun-2012 10:56
CADMAX: 40Pin USB DATA Charger Cable for Asus Transformer TF101 /TF201/Slider i thing go doe $20 +gst ? well thats what is listed here at work. Thanks Cadmax, where is that and how about with the actual charger?

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Reply # 638604 10-Jun-2012 20:07
sidefx: CADMAX: 40Pin USB DATA Charger Cable for Asus Transformer TF101 /TF201/Slider i thing go doe $20 +gst ? well thats what is listed here at work. Thanks Cadmax, where is that and how about with the actual charger? hi, we have: ASUS AC Adapter for Transformer TF101 / TF201 / Slide SL101 / TF300 (Includes USB Power Adapter & USB Connector Cable) Its listed but we dont have one in stock and we have not sold one, the price seems a little steep @ $82 inc gst trade. i will work out how to post a photo and get a photo up for you. <a href="http://www.lakeflyit.co.nz">lakeflyit

CADMAX

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Reply # 638605 10-Jun-2012 20:11
pic ASUS AC Adapter for Transformer TF101 / TF201 / Slide SL101 / TF300 (Includes USB Power Adapter & USB Connector Cable) <a href="http://www.lakeflyit.co.nz">lakeflyit

sidefx

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Reply # 638643 10-Jun-2012 21:37
Yup, that's the one. I sure don't want to pay $82 for one though! :) Looks like the one from Computer Lounge is still the best option and I'll just use it with a UK or US to NZ travel adapter. Thanks for the info anyway.

CADMAX

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Reply # 638676 10-Jun-2012 23:35
sidefx: Yup, that's the one. I sure don't want to pay $82 for one though! :) Looks like the one from Computer Lounge is still the best option and I'll just use it with a UK or US to NZ travel adapter. Thanks for the info anyway. Other than the fact thst its got a NZ plug and its factory asus.. I think its been in the system a long time and i bet the price of it is a lot lower now! I would go with computer lounge if i was you. i can do a price look up tomorrow (it should be $20 odd not $82!) as i said we have not sold one or stocked it so i dont know why its there?? <a href="http://www.lakeflyit.co.nz">lakeflyit

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Reply # 638702 11-Jun-2012 08:17
Ebay's the best place to find stuff like this. Just search for "asus transformer charger" or "tf101 charger". http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Charger-Sync-Data-Cable-for-ASUS-Eee-Pad-Tablet-Transformer-TF101-TF201-/251070066899?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item3a74f130d3 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Wall-Charger-Power-Adapter-For-Asus-EeePad-Transformer-TF101-TF201-Tablet-/280873406789?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item41655c1145 Asus eee pad transformer iPod 2G Windows 7 PC Lots and lots of Nikon camera gear