Looking at the hardware side of things, the device looks to include four speakers — two top and two bottom ones — along with a Fingerprint scanner integrated into the home button, a USB Type - C port and
a keyboard dock connector on the side of the device.
Not exact matches
Looking at the bottom of the tablet, you'll notice the same
dock connectors as are present on the Intel - powered Ativ device (which is quite a bit chunkier and heavier), meaning you should be able to connect both Ativs into the
keyboard dock we've seen on show here today.
To make use of the
docking connector (not found on the Thrive 10), Toshiba is readying a sort of multimedia
dock which will play nicely with a Bluetooth
keyboard that will also be offered with the device.
The
dock connector works with the included USB adapter and power brick, but can also be used for accessories, such as a
keyboard dock or video output adapter.
It also has a 30 - pin
connector and will have all the
docks and
keyboards you could (but almost definitely won't) use.
The bottom has a proprietary 40 - pin
connector for attaching the tablet to the
keyboard dock or to the power cord.
The port for the power adapter sits on the bottom of the tablet, along with a pair of slots to connect the Pro 700T to its
keyboard dock, and a magnetic
connector.
The new LapDock 100 features a smaller 10 - inch display and revised
dock connector along with a new
keyboard that includes Android specific keys.
The USB
connector is non-standard — a proprietary jack sits on the bottom edge of the Infinity — but this is easier to forgive than usual as it forms part of the
keyboard dock hinge.
Above the
keyboard, just below the
dock connector, is a strip of faux metal knurling.
On the bottom is a custom
connector for the
keyboard dock and two notches to help the
dock fit securely.
What is different between the Student Edition and the normal version is that you'll be getting a
keyboard dock as well as a USB
connector for peripherals.
It also lacks a
docking connector for an integrated
keyboard dock.
The absence of USB or Micro-USB on the tablet means you won't be able to take advantage of USB host features coming in Android 3.1: you'd either have to have the
keyboard dock connected, or an adapter for the proprietary
connector, which we're not sure that Asus will manufacture.
The bottom of the Eee Pad is given over to the two cutouts to hold it onto the
keyboard dock alongside their proprietary
dock connector.
Modules are fitted by removing the
docking connector from the bottom of the tablet and then snapping in the add - on, which then delivers the relevant functions and a connection for the
keyboard.
The
dock connector does mean that you'll be able to use it with a range of accessories, such as a
keyboard or desk
dock, which ultimately may progress the potential of the SamTab beyond that of just a big phone.
Apart from the USB 3.0 port which is on the
keyboard dock, all other
connectors are lined up along the edges of the screen, i.e. the tablet.
Overall we were happy with the design and ergonomics of the Transformer and the
keyboard dock provides a plethora of
connector ports including HDMI, USB, and SD.
Accessories will include a
keyboard dock that makes it look like a netbook, some sweet
connectors that allow USB and SDCard input and an array of Samsung and 3rd party cases.
Most notably absent is any sort of
dock connector for either charging, or attaching a
keyboard dock.
The Switch 10 comes in two parts - the heavier tablet-esque 10.1 - inch screen (although the diagonal measures 12.9 - inches given the bezel surround) and the lighter
keyboard dock - that «snap» together with ease thanks to a magnetised
connector.
The
docking connector is mainly for the $ 100 enterprise - level
docking station, since the Bluetooth
keyboard and stand lacks a
docking port.
We've just heard from a helpful tipster that a student edition of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is due to be stacked on shelves around August 19th, which keeps the regular $ 249 selling price of the 8 GB WiFi - only model but bundles a
keyboard dock and USB peripheral
connector.
Reseating the tablet to the
keyboard dock is just as simple, just center up the Windows logo with the latch and gently slide it onto the magnetic guided
docking connectors and it'll go on smooth and easy.
Other specifications are a micro USB 2.0 port, microSD card slot, audio jack, Bluetooth 4.0 for easy connection with your other compatible device,
docking connectors for an optional
keyboard dock, 802.11 a / b / g / n for wireless internet connection and 3G Module HSPA + that offer up to 5.76 Mbps upload speed and up to 21.6 Mbps download speed.
Processor AMD C - Series processor C - 50 (1 MB L2 cache, 1 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 9 W) Chipset A50M Fusion Controller Hub Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (32 - bit) Screen Type HD CrystalBrite LED - backlit TFT LCD with integrated multi-touch screen Resolution 1280 x 800 Brightness 350 cd / m ² Screen Size (Diagonal) 10.1 ″ (25.7 cm) Memory 2 GB DDR3 onboard Storage 32 GB SSD, with mini-SATA (mSATA) interface
connector Graphics AMD Radeon HD 6250 Graphics with 256 MB of dedicated system memory WebCam Dual Acer Crystal Eye webcams with 1280 x 1024 resolution Docking Connector Bottom US Keyboard Dock Battery Lithium - ion battery Battery Cells 3 Battery Life Up to 6 hrs (depending on configuration and usage) Dimensions (WxHxD) 10.8 x 0.6 x 7.6 ″ (27.4 x 1.5 x 19.3 cm) Weight 2.14 lb
connector Graphics AMD Radeon HD 6250 Graphics with 256 MB of dedicated system memory WebCam Dual Acer Crystal Eye webcams with 1280 x 1024 resolution
Docking Connector Bottom US Keyboard Dock Battery Lithium - ion battery Battery Cells 3 Battery Life Up to 6 hrs (depending on configuration and usage) Dimensions (WxHxD) 10.8 x 0.6 x 7.6 ″ (27.4 x 1.5 x 19.3 cm) Weight 2.14 lb
Connector Bottom US
Keyboard Dock Battery Lithium - ion battery Battery Cells 3 Battery Life Up to 6 hrs (depending on configuration and usage) Dimensions (WxHxD) 10.8 x 0.6 x 7.6 ″ (27.4 x 1.5 x 19.3 cm) Weight 2.14 lb (0.97 kg)
Gadgets like wireless headphones, mice,
keyboards, wearable gadget
docks, digital cameras and storage devices all use this
connector.
Exclusive to the iPad Pro line is the Smart
Connector, which uses magnetic technology to connect and charge
keyboard accessories and docks like Apple's Smart K
keyboard accessories and
docks like Apple's Smart
KeyboardKeyboard.
The
keyboard attaches via the magnetic
docking connector on the bottom and the screen turns off when you close the cover.
In addition to the M - pen, there's a
connector point for
keyboard docks, which will eventually allow you to attach a physical
keyboard.
A «coming soon» post there indicates that the new model will connect to its
keyboard dock with a magnetic
connector, similar to the Google Pixel C and Microsoft Surface 3.
Following a previous leak of a manual that showed the Galaxy Tab S3 with a
keyboard dock akin to those on the iPad Pro and Microsoft Surface tablets - smart
connectors that power draw power from the tablet to power the
keyboard to save it relying on Bluetooth... Read more
If true, it appears this feature might only make its way to the higher - end iPhone 7 Plus / Pro, as leaked schematics showed that device including the iPad Pro's Smart
Connector port, which can be used to add
keyboard accessories and charging
docks and a rear dual - lens camera.
All iPad Pro models have a Smart
Connector, which allows you to wirelessly connect to a
keyboard,
dock, or other accessory for quick powered access.
The next hybrid tablet will retain the Surface power
connector and all adapters,
docking stations and the
keyboard will be compatible.
Yes, you can purchase a
dock that integrates a classic Lenovo
keyboard, but it's a Bluetooth
dock without a physical
connector that would turn the system into a traditional clamshell.