android tablet usb adaptor? - Page 2

flashy · 12-08-2012, 08:44

I know none of the ports are usb mick, thats why i was asking in the first place

entwisi · 12-08-2012, 09:27

They are mini USB ports and to make a keyboard/mouse work you need a USB OTG (on the go) cable. We do this with siobhans tablet for her. The final port on the right is a hdmi port for putting the image out to a big screen/TV.

Have a look at dealextreme.com for a cable, they come from Hong Kong and usually are here in about a week. I use them for all sorts of things.

flashy · 12-08-2012, 10:37

Where would the otg cable go though Ian?

Margaret Pilkington · 12-08-2012, 10:48

you are right Mick, it has two ports that are similar......one labelled OTG...the other HOST....and it is the OTG port that I use to connect up to my desktop....but it was really to show Shaz the shape of the port.......I mislabelled it when I put the pic on.(my name should be daft Ada)
Anyway....I knew you would know more and be able to advise....whereas I am only useful as a bad example

susie123 · 12-08-2012, 11:50

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Originally Posted by entwisi

They are mini USB ports and to make a keyboard/mouse work you need a USB OTG (on the go) cable. We do this with siobhans tablet for her. The final port on the right is a hdmi port for putting the image out to a big screen/TV.

Have a look at dealextreme.com for a cable, they come from Hong Kong and usually are here in about a week. I use them for all sorts of things.

I can't see a mini usb port in the photo on post 1.

susie123 · 12-08-2012, 12:56

Right - this has exactly the same arrangement of ports as on Flashy's tablet - plus it comes with an adaptor similar to what I posted in post 4. Surely that is what she's missing?

Battery--World New Android 2.3 Tablet with UK Charge: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

24 pin Ethernet USB Adapter RJ45 Connector Android Tablet PC Epad *Free P&P* | eBay

flashy · 12-08-2012, 13:01

lol thankyou Susie, it does look like what i need but the only place it could go is in what Ian said was the hdmi slot? maybe

susie123 · 12-08-2012, 13:16

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Originally Posted by flashy

lol thankyou Susie, it does look like what i need but the only place it could go is in what Ian said was the hdmi slot? maybe

No it goes in the long thin slot next to the two round ones - not to be too technical about it. For less than four quid on ebay it's got to be worth a punt.

susie123 · 12-08-2012, 13:19

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

I am posting a pic of my android tablet.....so you can see what my usb connector port looks like.
Is there anything on your tablet that looks like this?

Haha Marg just looked at that picture again. Were you wearing blue linen look jeans and a spotty top in navy and white? Or was that the other half?

flashy · 12-08-2012, 13:21

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Originally Posted by susie123

No it goes in the long thin slot next to the two round ones - not to be too technical about it. For less than four quid on ebay it's got to be worth a punt.

the pic of the tablet is the exact same one i have

thankyou very very much for clearing everything up for me, i will have a look around now i know what it is i need, failing that i have saved the ebay page, thankyou again Susie lol

susie123 · 12-08-2012, 13:37

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Originally Posted by flashy

the pic of the tablet is the exact same one i have

thankyou very very much for clearing everything up for me, i will have a look around now i know what it is i need, failing that i have saved the ebay page, thankyou again Susie lol

You're welcome, just hope it's right!

I actually posted the ebay link at 9.30 last night but everyone ignored it. Oh well such is life.

You could save a whole 10p by buying this one - and the estimated delivery time is shorter too...

24 pin Ethernet USB Adapter RJ45 Connector Android Tablet PC Epad *Free P&P* | eBay

Margaret Pilkington · 12-08-2012, 14:02

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Originally Posted by susie123

Haha Marg just looked at that picture again. Were you wearing blue linen look jeans and a spotty top in navy and white? Or was that the other half?

It was me, balancing it on my knee and I was looking at it upside down too.
I felt like a juggler, because I was using my big camera...not something you can do one handed.

Restless · 12-08-2012, 14:55

Me neither. I think ian is talking about Margaret's pic...

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Originally Posted by susie123

I can't see a mini usb port in the photo on post 1.

Restless · 12-08-2012, 14:56

is it this one ? MID 7" Android 4.0 aPad Tablet PC - CPU 1.5GHz, 8GB: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/54...d_2_2.html?s=p this???

Looks like this is the one. You need the adapter for that long slot to use USB....

oops i didnt see the second page to this thread

Oh deal extreme. I have ordered from them. But when I ordered the sata to ide adapter to put a larger sata hd in my xbox they never came in a week. I was waiting three months!

Restless · 12-08-2012, 15:03

Yes that is the one Susie.

It looks like the tablet should have had one of those with it.

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Originally Posted by susie123

You're welcome, just hope it's right!