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 stereo speakers sit to the left and right
of the docking connector.
In addition, the 4G iPod touch has a dedicated speaker port, which you find just to the left
of the dock connector port at the bottom of the iPod.
Most notably absent is any sort
of dock connector for either charging, or attaching a keyboard dock.
A big design change is the lack
of a dock connector at the bottom, which enables the tablet to be made that little bit thinner.
New leaked parts for what would allegedly be a smaller iPad have been released today, and a high - res shot
of the dock connector reveals the smaller 8 - pin design that's also rumored to appear in the next iPhone.
However, replacing the standard 30 - pin connector would result in compatibility issues with existing accessories that make use
of the dock connector (unless it also provides a convertor).
The engineering mockup shows two speakers on either side
of the dock connector, where current iPads have only one speaker.
iMore also makes a valid point that with introduction of PC Free features such as Wi - Fi Sync, AirPlay and iCloud, the importance
of the dock connector has changed.
But as we've pointed out earlier, replacing the standard 30 - pin connector would result in compatibility issues with existing accessories that make use
of the dock connector (unless Apple also provides a convertor).
Not exact matches
Despite complaints over a new Maps app and a smaller
dock connector, hundreds
of Apple fans spent the night outside Apple stores across Southern California hoping to be among the first to grab the iPhone 5.
The former are now covered by small drilled holes, rather than one large opening, while the latter is a replacement for the wide, 30 - pin
dock connector of old.
Situated on the base
of the tablet, either side
of the new 8 - pin Lightning
dock connector, the speakers are easily muffled by the hand when holding the device in a standard and conventional manner, an issue that can severely diminish the sound quality and deplete the overall enjoyment
of the experience.
Instead
of a micro USB port, on the bottom you'll find a 30 - pin
dock connector that looks like the iPhone's and is your sole means
of connecting to your PC or power source.
The right - hand side has the majority
of the ports: Headphones, MicroUSB, HDMI, and the
dock connector.
Syncing music, movies, apps, and other content to the iPad can be as simple as plugging a cable into the
dock connector at the bottom
of the iPad and the other end into a USB port on your computer and letting the data download.
There will also be an upgraded version
of the HP Slate which costs $ 599 with 64 GB
of storage, and both models will have a five - hour battery, an SDHC slot, two camera, a USB port, a SIM card slot for the optional 3G modem, and a
dock connector for power, audio, and HDMI out.
The Marathon also boasts
of a USB port and a
dock connector along with an HDMI port as well.
There is also a new version $ 599 with 64 GB
of storage, and both models will have a five - hour battery, an SDHC slot, two camera, a USB port, a SIM card slot for the optional 3G modem, and a
dock connector for power, audio, and HDMI out.
On the bottom
of the CherryPad you'll find a card slot (Cherrypal calls them «TF» cards, but don't let that confuse you — the slot is for micro-SD cards), and a proprietary
dock connector for charging and syncing the CherryPad.
Seating the tablet into the
dock is also rather clever: the
connector tilts vertically, so finding the right angle
of approach is decidedly simple.
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.
Along the bottom edge
of the device is a powerful magnet and
dock connector which allows you to attach either the Touch Cover or the Type Cover accessories.
These can,
of course, be added through adapters using the tablet's proprietary
docking connector, but since Samsung doesn't include them in the box, these need to be purchased separately.
Google designed the Nexus 7 with a bare minimum
of ports, but did right by its users by employing a standard microUSB charging port instead
of the proprietary
docking connectors we've seen on so many other slates.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 hosts a 6100mAh battery which should get you around 9 hours
of battery life, and having put it to the test running throughout the day on light use it was around nine hours before we had to reach for the
dock connector to charge it up again.
4:3 Aspect Ratio Non-Retina Display Lack
of Customization Features Thunderbolt
Connector Makes Old
Docking Stations Obsolete, Unless You Buy Pricy Adapters High Price
There is also a
dock connector on the bottom
of the device, although we found no associated cable in the box.
One
of the big projects at the iPod touch mods blog is snappy homemade mic dongle for VoIP that neatly fits into the
dock connector.
Samsung's
dock connector and a pair
of built - in speakers are located on the bottom edge.
On the left side
of the device there is a USB 2.0 and power jack, on the bottom there is a
docking connector and mini-HDMI and on the right side there is an auto - rotate button, volume controls, and a mic / headphone jack.
It's going to have 19 pin port
dock connector, which is set at the bottom
of the device.
Most
of the speakers designed for the iPod and iPhone can't hold an iPad and, even if they could, their
dock connector port doesn't provide enough power to charge the iPad when it's awake.
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.
On the exterior there are also contacts for a
dock connector, with Panasonic saying there will be a run
of accessories to support their new Android Toughbook.
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.
On the bottom
of the tablet there's a six - pin magnetic
connector that's expected to eventually offer
docking and charging capabilities, although as yet nothing concrete has been released to fit it.
The Tablet S slides into a
dock connector in the upper part
of the case.
The bottom
of the ElitePad 900 has a proprietary
docking connector in the middle and two speakers toward each side.
Above the keyboard, just below the
dock connector, is a strip
of faux metal knurling.
Above the screen is the VGA camera, and the bottom
of the touch houses the
dock connector, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and speaker.
On the bottom edge
of the tablet is a magnetic
docking connector for attaching the Surface 3 Type Cover.
A
docking connector at the bottom
of the tablet makes it easy to turn the ElitePad 1000 into a laptop for improved productivity, and it is compatible with HP's Smart Jacket range
of accessories that extend battery life while boosting functionality.
That's the beauty
of Apple's
dock connector.
The standalone ElitePad 900 does not feature a single port other than the power /
docking connector on the bottom edge
of the device.
Will Apple's new
dock connector, expected to debut on the iPhone 5, signal the end
of low - cost audio
docks?
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.
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.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1is a Tablet Powered by Windows 10, Auto Focus Rear camera with HD Front - facing camera and with a optional Productivity Module that adds 5 hours
of battery life, full size HDMI port, OneLink +
docking connector, and full size USB 3.0.