There are 2 configurations, Tablet &amp; Tablet with Dock. I read that the tablet only charges through the keyboard so, isn't the keyboard the dock?
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The tablet can be used by itself. It can charge without the keyboard dock. Within the dock is another battery so it extends the time you can use the tablet before charging. However, I would strongly recommend finding another tablet. The connection between the keyboard dock and tablet is poorly designed. very slight movement will cause the keyboard dock to lose connection. I had the original ASUS transformer and that connection was perfect. This one is terrible and because of this I will never buy another ASUS tablet again.
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no, the keyboard doesn't have a charging port, or a battery. I should also mention that, when docked, the battery drains faster when the unit is in sleep mode, so when you're not using it, and not charging it, you should undock it from the keyboard. Just FYI.
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When my tablet keyboard came, it fit perfectly and works quite well. It sounds like the parts are not compatible, can you check to be sure that the dock is the correct part for the tablet?
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Dear friend, thanks for your interest. Yes, this tablets can plug in a keyboard dock. Now, we just have one PU Leather Case with kerboard which is compatible with your model.Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DWPZU6O.Thnaks a lot.
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Read in a forum that the higher priced version ($1300 or something?) might have the dock & keyboard included. However, this is just speculation.
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the keyboard hooked up to my tablet very easily. i really liked it for the short time i was able to use it. my tablet will not take a charge, they think i received a bad charger and so i am impatiently waiting for one to be shipped. sorry i can't give you more input. good luck, linda
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Both ports are on the dock. This item uses docking station to charge (recharging) both tablet & dock. Together they (batteries) produce up to hours batteries life!!!
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The docking station is seperate but u can get it. The station has a hdmi out. The station also extend the time off the charger for an extra hour. So ur lookin at 4 hours of battery life without a charge. What I did to fix the issue of only having 1 usb port is brought a multi usb port. It plugs into the one on the tablet and there are 5 extra ports to use on the plug.
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mine was plug & play. I have to disconnect my tablet to charge it because the port on the keyboard does not work.
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The dock is rechargeable when you connect with the USB cable/cord. The tablet or phone would have to be charged with whatever separate USB or electric cable/cord came with the tablet. Since the dock is bluetooth, it should make no difference if you want to charge either the tablet or the docking station. However, the dock does not charge the tablet. It is merely a dock that you can set your tablet in if you would like or you can leave it off the dock and still use it.
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I am not sure what you mean by tablet guide, but to attach to the dock, you simply remove the tablet from any cases, and slide it down into the black slot on the keyboard. The connection is made via the standard 30-pin Samsung port.
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No, the dock is not included. Its about $170 and sold separately. If you plan on doing a lot of typing then its helpful to buy...but I was personally satisfied enough with the touch screen keyboard.
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No. There is a physical connection between the keyboard and the ASUS Pad. I just checked it. When you charge the keyboard you are also charging the PAD because of the physical connection (by the way, the connection it the same as the charging plug).
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This dock is a plug in item like all docks . . . instead of plugging your charger cable into the iPad, you first plug into the rear of the dock, in this case it is a keyboard dock . . . then you seat the iPad into the iPad connection that allows you to view the screen. Typically, all docks are a secondary charging mechanism that allows another mechanism(the dock connection) in front of the original(iPad) charging connection. The iPad charges while you use the keyboard.
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You Can't ASUS has not made this Table and Keyboard Dock since 2013. I Purchased One TF810 that was on E-Bay and should a Tablet & a Dock, thw write up said that it had a keyboard, however when I received it it was just the tablet, so I stared to look on E-Bay & Amazon & I found a Complete Tablet & Keyboard, so now I have two Tablets & One Keyboard Dock. So if you find 2 Docks let me know and I will buy it.
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I am not familiar with the docking station you are referring to. The keyboard is designed to mechanically and electronically connect to this tablet via connectors in the hinges. The only other I/O connection available is a mini-USB port for charging the tablet (and keyboard) or for external data transfer which is located on the tablet not the keyboard. The keyboard also has a mini-USB connection which allows for charging/data transfer from the keyboard alone but this is not accessable when the keyboard is connected to the tablet. This probably could facilitate connection to a compatible docking station. My knowlege on this topic is now exhausted. I am not familiar with the docking station you are referring to. The keyboard is designed to mechanically and electronically connect to this tablet via connectors in the hinges. The only other I/O connection available is a mini-USB port for charging the tablet (and keyboard) or for external data transfer which is located on the tablet not the keyboard. The keyboard also has a mini-USB connection which allows for charging/data transfer from the keyboard alone but this is not accessable when the keyboard is connected to the tablet. This probably could facilitate connection to a compatible... » Read More I am not familiar with the docking station you are referring to. The keyboard is designed to mechanically and electronically connect to this tablet via connectors in the hinges. The only other I/O connection available is a mini-USB port for charging the tablet (and keyboard) or for external data transfer which is located on the tablet not the keyboard. The keyboard also has a mini-USB connection which allows for charging/data transfer from the keyboard alone but this is not accessable when the keyboard is connected to the tablet. This probably could facilitate connection to a compatible docking station. My knowlege on this topic is now exhausted. « Show Less
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i did not get a chàger...but you shouldnt need one. the charger for your tablet also fits the dock! i dont think you get a charger even if you order from asus directly. i love my dock and use it all the time. most the time i charge both tablet and charger together (just connect dock and tablet together and plug charging cord into dock...it charges both at same time)