Keyboard and dock? What about the keyboard and dock? Included? If not, can I buy it separately or do we need to wait and buy a model that includes it?
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Is it okay to pre-order when there is clear confusion on the specs available. I feel its like buying a pig in a pork. I guess the best option will be to wait until the specs are updated.
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I talked to a guy at MacMall and he told me that it included the dock and keyboard, but it was $1,500+. I emailed Amazon last night with the same question. I'll update my post it I hear anything from them.***Amazon customer service says they don't know either. They told me I could order and send it back if it's not what I wanted.***
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Yip. everybody has a phone in their pocket. Tethering is the simple and most economical answer - why sign up for another data plan when you already have a 3G device in your pocket ?
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I just picked mine up from the Microsoft store yesterday. What a beautiful machine. The model # is XE700T1A-A04US. It has the 128GB drive and Windows 7 Pro. The sim slot only has a cover but nothing behind it. I was able to open the sim cover bur no sim slot :( It wasn't a deal breaker but it would have been great if it was there.
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this model A03US includes a dock and keyboard with windows HOME premium edition. the model A05US currently on preorder at the MS store does not have the doc and keyboard but it comes with a Windows Professional Edition.
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As for the price mehg, the price for that android phone is not actually $100, this is just the "deal" the provider gives you as you are signing a new contract. If you were to buy that phone without the contract it'd probably be around $600. Also I am pretty sure there is a SIM slot on the Samsung series 7 for 3G if a partner were to partner later (source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/samsungs-series-7-slate-pc-hands-on/) The problem is that the amount of data the thing would use would be as much as a laptop, as this device is basically that.. and carriers are going to want to limit that a lot. For me personally, everywhere I would use it has wifi so its not a big deal As for the price mehg, the price for that android phone is not actually $100, this is just the "deal" the provider gives you as you are signing a new contract. If you were to buy that phone without the contract it'd probably be around $600. Also I am pretty sure there is a SIM slot on the Samsung series 7 for 3G if a partner were to partner later (source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/samsungs-series-7-slate-pc-hands-on/) The problem is that the amount of data the thing would use would be as much as a laptop, as this device is basically that.. and carriers are going to... » Read More As for the price mehg, the price for that android phone is not actually $100, this is just the "deal" the provider gives you as you are signing a new contract. If you were to buy that phone without the contract it'd probably be around $600. Also I am pretty sure there is a SIM slot on the Samsung series 7 for 3G if a partner were to partner later (source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/samsungs-series-7-slate-pc-hands-on/) The problem is that the amount of data the thing would use would be as much as a laptop, as this device is basically that.. and carriers are going to want to limit that a lot. For me personally, everywhere I would use it has wifi so its not a big deal « Show Less
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I was wondering the same thing. When the announcement was first made for the tablet many gadget sites stated the 1349 model would have the keyboard and dock so I guess its just a matter of waiting until they update this page. Contacted Amazon and Samsung and neither knew.
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John, currently using a bluetooth keyboard and mouse with my tf701t I got for father's day. Waiting for a bit till all the dock nonsense settles. Got a dock from ncixus and was old. Returned using a bluetooth from my wife's old iPad case and keyboard. Fine so far.
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It's sold separately. The Microsoft website has some keyboards for the Surface for about $80.. or they did last time I checked.
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Bluetooth keyboards should work fine ,although I don't have one to try. There is also a microusb port but i suspect that a keyboard specific app might be needed . There is NO keyboard specific docking so Bluetooth is the way to go.
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Acer is not selling the dock separately just yet. I would think they eventually will sell probably at a cheaper price.
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Seems a ridiculously high price for the dock and keyboard not be be included, if it was I would have bought it but the current spec says optional extra which means who knows how much more for the keyboard and dock....how disappointing....can't even find any link for the keyboard and dock at the moment to find out how much more they want for those.Also, am bemused as to the product description stating it has full pc capabilities offering all the features of a laptop - if that was the case then the dock and keyboard need to be included so it is a package otherwise it becomes nothing more than a higher spec tablet because the keyboard is only an optional extra!!! Seems a ridiculously high price for the dock and keyboard not be be included, if it was I would have bought it but the current spec says optional extra which means who knows how much more for the keyboard and dock....how disappointing....can't even find any link for the keyboard and dock at the moment to find out how much more they want for those.Also, am bemused as to the product description stating it has full pc capabilities offering all the features of a laptop - if that was the case then the dock and keyboard need to be included so it is a package otherwise it becomes... » Read More Seems a ridiculously high price for the dock and keyboard not be be included, if it was I would have bought it but the current spec says optional extra which means who knows how much more for the keyboard and dock....how disappointing....can't even find any link for the keyboard and dock at the moment to find out how much more they want for those.Also, am bemused as to the product description stating it has full pc capabilities offering all the features of a laptop - if that was the case then the dock and keyboard need to be included so it is a package otherwise it becomes nothing more than a higher spec tablet because the keyboard is only an optional extra!!! « Show Less
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you can buy an attachment if you want a qwerty keyboard. I did and loved it. otherwise it is a touch screen only.
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The keyboard is included, and works great. Best add-on for your tablet that I can recommend.
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I called Samsung today and a representative told me that the dock and keyboard do come with the model 03 as long as you buy it from their 5 suggested retailers. It says on the website in the specifications that it does come with those two items. I was told that if I receive it without the dock and keyboard that I would receive it directly from Samsung at no charge.
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Yes it comes with a dock, and a portfolio which includes a Bluetooth rechargeable keyboard. The tablet has 1 USB 3 port which plugs into the dock and the dock has an additional 2 USB 3 ports
1281984
Yes it includes the keyboard! I've had mine for a few months now and I love it!
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No, you have to purchase the keyboard separately. There was a promotion where for a short period, if you purchased the tablet, they will throw in the keyboard for free but that expired on 12/31/12. You can purchase the keyboard for approx. $75 (just do a search).
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The docking station is not needed for using the tablet. The tablet comes with a soft keyboard built in, a charger, and a thin hard keyboard which is part of the protective jacket. Personally I don't use the docking station period. The jacket's keyboard has a grove across the entire keyboard width for the tablet to rest in, just like any tablet in the market. For more USB ports, I use a 4-port USB 3.0 hub for better portability than the docking station.
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Ever get this solved? I bought one, tablet section only, and not having much luck. The keyboard is the dock, with ALL of the ports. I can tell you that the Envy 11.6 keyboard base, (dock), is no way compatible. HP must have thunk it a good idea to change post location as well as the "proprietary" connector. Also thunk it good to have zero ports on the tablet itself, save for the micro sd.
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Yes, there is (1) Full sized USB Port on the keyboard/dock. This is a very handy feature because if you don't have the keyboard you have to use the adapter to connect a USB device to the built-in port on the tablet.
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Janet, I get the benefit of both the touch screen element, as well as using the keyboard. Just had my new one installed yesterday, by the Geek Squad. Nicely done!Enjoy both devices.
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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?