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What happened to the TV-OUT ?

One of the most things that amazed me in Galaxy S II .Is the ability to output to HD/SD screens but today i've bought a 3.5m to RCA cable then plugged it in but there was no image and no option for TV-OUT !
So where is the TV-OUT exactly ?

Really, you did what?
I don't know how you could expect a video signal from an audio port. The thing you are looking for is the MHL Adapter (USB to HDMI) which isn't on the market right now (June most likely).

MoD85 said:
Really, you did what?
I don't know how you could expect a video signal from an audio port. The thing you are looking for is the MHL Adapter (USB to HDMI) which isn't on the market right now (June most likely).
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well actually the first sgs had tv-out from the 3.5mm port, as well as some nokia models, my dv cam has the same so its not impossible, but i find it strange that more people don't know that the sgs2 has the MHL adapter, see threads like this popping up all over

I'm surprised people are largely unaware of this too.
I really need the MHL cable, I used my Nokia 3.5mm TV Out cable a lot with my SGSI, really looking forward to being able to output HD content with the SGSII !!!

MHL was added, so tv out was removed.
photo editor was added, so adjustable saturation, sharpness, and brightness was removed.
video editor was added, so ability to pause while recording video was removed.
Thats the Wonder of Samsung~

Does anyone know if a non-samsung specific MHL cable would work with the SGS2, same as generic USB on the go cables work ok?

and yes, with the release of netflix today, and newly discovered "TV Shows Stream" app, i have to use my old sgs..
i wonder if software can fix this, or if hardware is missing.. someone should look into this

Its a standard, so yes, a non-Samsung one should work (only reservation for me is that GSMarena say that this one only works when a charging USB cable is connected to the adapter, so if a non-Samsung one didn't have a charging input it may not work).

MHL is just another way of saying HDMI-out !
I'm asking about the SD output that uses RCA connectors to plug into TVs.

Yep, I know what you're asking, it doesn't work (several of us have tried).

your one of those many people who don't really know what they are buying when they buy it, always a mistake. You need to do your homework before you waste any more money my friend.
Its all about the MHL port dude....

stoolzo said:
your one of those many people who don't really know what they are buying when they buy it, always a mistake. You need to do your homework before you waste any more money my friend.
Its all about the MHL port dude....
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thats not true at all.. there were no reviews of this phone before it came out, and thats like saying 'oh you expected mp3 support?' yes ofc we did, isn't it a given?
will mhl be able to interact with rca at all? or are all tvs pre 2010 useless now?
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but there is someone test it and said that can tv out via 3.5 jack (mirror) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1024557

which version of s2 do you have？korean version or uk version？

zoneking said:
but there is someone test it and said that can tv out via 3.5 jack (mirror) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1024557
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I believe that person was discredited later though.
In any case they are mistaken, because myself and several others have confirmed this is NOT working with the SGSII.

Sorry, wrong post

soraxd said:
thats not true at all.. there were no reviews of this phone before it came out, and thats like saying 'oh you expected mp3 support?' yes ofc we did, isn't it a given?
will mhl be able to interact with rca at all? or are all tvs pre 2010 useless now?
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There has been plenty of info floating around about this phone prior to release and on release day, if I and plenty of other people new about this and you didnt then as I said before you didnt do your homework
the MHL port will work with all tv's with HDMI ports, however it will only charge your phone via this port with new TV's with MHL compatible ports.

@ stoolzo
what about those TV'S with no HDMI ports.........???

bpratap said:
what about those TV'S with no HDMI ports.........???
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Join the 21st century and buy one that has?
seriouslly hdmi has been out for years and it is the norm on all TV's. That would be like having an argument about scart if your TVis 20 odd years old?

FS - Motorola Atrix Accessories

ALL ITEMS NOW SOLD
***Work & Play kit sold to Chimpdaddy***
***Ruggedized case sold to PatriotXT92***
Hi there,
I have a brand new Motorola Atrix Work & Play kit for sale.
The kit consists of:
Wireless Keyboard
Enjoy a super thin, full-sized keyboard designed specifically to enhance your productivity. Quickly access Android apps with shortcut keys.
Wireless mouse
Keep tangle-free with the Bluetooth wireless mouse
Remote control
Stay in control of your music and movies from the comfort of your sofa
18W Wall charger
Charge your phone directly or through the HD Multimedia Dock using the included rapid rate power supply.
HD Multimedia Dock
Dock your device and immediately have access to the webtop appilcation to interact with your favourite movies, music, games and websites plus browse and launch web apps or access your files stored in the clount. Just connect the Standard HDMI cable (not included in this pack but should have been supplied with your phone) to the back of your dock along with other USB accessories and use your Motorola Atrix as if it is a PC.
The work and play kit is for sale at £50 which is a bargain as in the shops it costs £129.99
http://www.orangeaccessories.co.uk/a...it_.html?npc=6
I also have a brand new Atrix ruggedized case imported for sale - £10
I am UK based therfore would prefer a UK buyer but if a international buyer is happy to pay for the shipping then I am willing to sell internationally.
Ron

I have now sold the Work & Play kit to Chimpdaddy.
Many thanks for the swift payment Chimpdaddy.
Item will be dispatched in next 1-3 days.
Thanks again and enjoy the kit, I've used one before and they do add another dimension the already good Atrix

Thanks Ronak, look forward to using it. Aready loving the phone, and the docks another dimension again like you say -even better with the full ubuntu hack.

atrix hdmi cable to vga/rca
for those who have the old pc monitors & tv's that dont have hdmi yet, is there a way we can convert the atrix hdmi cable to connect to these older tv & monitors. TNX

bravogee said:
for those who have the old pc monitors & tv's that dont have hdmi yet, is there a way we can convert the atrix hdmi cable to connect to these older tv & monitors. TNX
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Almost cheaper to buy a new monitor, and I'm not 100% sure it will work.
Linky thingy.

barry99705 said:
Almost cheaper to buy a new monitor, and I'm not 100% sure it will work.
Linky thingy.
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Damn that's expensive!

He posted some weird crap.
Not only can my 42" HDTV work well via hack, my other monitors without hdmi work great too
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man......dude you have a markplace for this....don't spamming this thread

EclipseX said:
man......dude you have a markplace for this....don't spamming this thread
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I'm not spamming this thread, chimpdaddy hasn't posted enough posts to respond to my market thread therefore I posted here so he can post.
May I suggest in future you don't assume!

EclipseX said:
man......dude you have a markplace for this....don't spamming this thread
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What marketplace are you referring to, on XDA?

trogdan said:
What marketplace are you referring to, on XDA?
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You need to have a minimum of 10 posts before you will be able to see it, it's in the general section.

Ruggedized case now sold sold to PatriotXT92

Item received! Kit is in excellent condition still all wrapped up as new for my unboxing pleasure Also included were some screen protectors and a case, above and beyond, very chuffed, thanks again Ronak.
Re usage, you can get vga converters for about £50
amazon.co.uk/HDfury-1080P-HDMI-Converter-Transcoder/dp/B000SOPWS8
This is dvi to vga but you can get a dvi to hdmi connector for a couple of quid. But yeh a hdmi enabled monitor is about £75 now, and whether a converter would even work or not i dont know. Would be great to have a way for sneaky full screen web browsing on my vga monitor at work...

[Q] Can A UK Member Please Test The MHL Out?

I want to make sure the MHL works since I haven't purchased an adapter yet or if any other members are on the fence or who don't have the cash themselves. I'd like the thread to be a reference that it does or does not work and hopefully sort out what adapters, OEM or aftermarket, may or may not work and if there is a difference between them.

Hi bought mine off ebay £9 works fine.
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cja1972 said:
Hi bought mine off ebay £9 works fine.
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Since some others people claim it doesn't work for them, perhaps you can post a link to the one you bought?

Standard Samsung MHL adapter works fine, took a while for my phone to load up thumbnails of my videos and it gave me a few "sorry this video cannot be played" errors during this, but afterwards it worked perfectly, 1080p out no problem. Bought from Amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Gal...3KQW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1322055217&sr=8-3

go2mo2 said:
Standard Samsung MHL adapter works fine, took a while for my phone to load up thumbnails of my videos and it gave me a few "sorry this video cannot be played" errors during this, but afterwards it worked perfectly, 1080p out no problem. Bought from Amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Gal...3KQW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1322055217&sr=8-3
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Thanks. Good to know. It makes you wonder why other people didn't get it to work with the same adapter. Perhaps they didn't plug in the charger?

Bought a cheap cable 9£ also on Ebay, plugged my charger and the HDMI side on my 60 inch TV and it worked fine.
Sound/Video.
Tried games/ Plex etc... all good.

MHL problem?

Finally bought the expensive mhl adapter for the s3 and after hooking up my phone to my samsung px2370 1080p monitor, I don't like what I'm seeing. The picture looks really fuzzy and reminds me of interlaced output. Plus my monitor is reporting a resolution of 1920x1079. Anyone experiencing the same problem?
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georaldc said:
Finally bought the expensive mhl adapter for the s3 and after hooking up my phone to my samsung px2370 1080p monitor, I don't like what I'm seeing. The picture looks really fuzzy and reminds me of interlaced output. Plus my monitor is reporting a resolution of 1920x1079. Anyone experiencing the same problem?
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I couldnt get it to work at all. I think they're just another gimmick not well made but who knows.
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Have you contacted Samsung? Just asking as it might be a simple setup tweak required.

Taysider said:
Have you contacted Samsung? Just asking as it might be a simple setup tweak required.
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Im thinking its because I'm rooted to be honest, it works by shutting off the device first then plugging everything in then turning it on and it's supposed to pick up from there but nothing happens. The same with my One S.
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You're saying it works, but it doesn't work?? Are you using the official s3 mhl adapter?
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is this the hdmi cable converter? if so yes i have plugged it into my 37inch LG HD TV in the bedroom. and its perfect, I even connected my ps3 controller and played NOVA which surprised me as it was better then PS2. Color is brilliant

btemtd said:
is this the hdmi cable converter? if so yes i have plugged it into my 37inch LG HD TV in the bedroom. and its perfect, I even connected my ps3 controller and played NOVA which surprised me as it was better then PS2. Color is brilliant
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+1 mine is perfect full HD 1920x1080 says on screen .. worked when stock, now rooted and even after mod .. bet it's not an original do a search model # and compare
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It might just be my pc monitor. I can't even get it to work with my computer via hdmi (dvi works though, as well as with my 360 and ps3). The adapter looks legit to me. I'll be trying it on a different tv and/monitor in a bit
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I bought the new MHL adapter as soon as it was available from Samsung. Output from applications like Netflix is reduced quality, this is intentional by the Netflix app. If you play a HD movie, you will see the quality is very good.
My only problem was lag. It looked good, but it was the equivalent of playing a video game with a framerate of around 20 FPS, it made gaming impossible and movies frustrating. I was told it may be my MHL adapter, but I haven't gotten a new one yet.

Saying it's the adapter is the easy answer. I have one that works perfectly on almost any LCD TV I have tried, but on LCD monitors, I have issues usually. I have used it with an HDMI to DVI cable, and got the exact result you described. I think it has something to do with the monitor not recognizing the native output. I haven't used it on an HDMI monitor.
I can confirm it works quite well on almost all TV's.

Ok I think I know what the problem is now. Seems like the s3 only outputs tp 1080i, that explains the flickering and fuzziness on my Led monitor. Is there no mod or hack to at least make it output at 720p instead (since 1080p would probably be to demanding)? Why would samsung stick to just 1080i? Was it the same with previous phones like the s2?
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Now that I'm on the puter it's gonna be easier to explain, I bought a T-Mobile MHL kit when
I got the HTC One S and rooted the device but for some reason it wouldn't work with it so
about a month after I had the One S I bought the GS3 and rooted it (still have both) and
tried it with this one and still nothing.
I was told by a few that it might not work on a rooted device but after doing the research it
seems that I'm the only one having this problem but I figured trying it on a different device
should show something, I'm at the point now that I'm sure it's the MHL kit and not a root
problem.

AFAIK only 1 cable/adapter exists that works with the s3 and its an official samsung product. Previous mhl adapters won't work due to a change in pin layout to the connector so if you bought one that isn't marked for the s3, the most likely isn't compatible and won't work. Even official s2 mhl adapters won't work
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georaldc said:
AFAIK only 1 cable/adapter exists that works with the s3 and its an official samsung product. Previous mhl adapters won't work due to a change in pin layout to the connector so if you bought one that isn't marked for the s3, the most likely isn't compatible and won't work. Even official s2 mhl adapters won't work
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It figures, I should just restore the One S to stock or sell it but on another note I just posted a tutorial for anyone interested on how to use the GS3 and the PS3 as a media server, connections and settings if you have a PS3 already. In the T-mobile general section.
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Samsung EPL-3PHP HDTV Adapter

Just received EPL-3PHP HDMI adapter from Amazon UK (£23.00) and happy to confirm working with my GT-N8010 with latest UK JB 4.1.2
Is it possible to attach a BT trackball/keyboard without a dongle, or somehow use an other adapter I can attach (possible by a double adapter)
Once connected to my TV the only way to change any input is via the Note.
Thanks

Could you please link me to that product at that price?
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damonsmith666 said:
Could you please link me to that product at that price?
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Hi Purchased from Amazon UK (seller was Amazon)http://http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0051D3KKI/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 actual price £23.55 but now looks like Amazon have suspended that item until they review a complaint, suggest you keep an eye on that link.
Surprised No has been able to answer my question regarding BT trackball!!!

If its a BT track ball I would think it will hook up just fine, same way a BT mouse would.

Just to let you know if you are in the UK with a HMV store nearby you can get these for £10. Picked up a couple last week.
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Hey there.
I do use my ps3 controller via Bluetooth while my note is connected through the docking station.
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xe0r said:
Hey there.
I do use my ps3 controller via Bluetooth while my note is connected through the docking station.
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Hi which one do you have, how do you connect it to the tablet, I assume its just Bluetooth no dongle, thanks.:good:

Simple the original one:
http://www.amazon.de/PlayStation-Du...HY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1362585611&sr=8-10
bought it when it was on amazon for 35€ incl. shipping!!! nice deal i thought. I do connect it with the app "sixaxxis" (bluetooth). Requires root though, but pretty nice app. Now i can play all the games of my childhood: zelda (oot, n64), tekken (psx) without the need to install the damn ugly consoles in my living room .. thats just awesome!!
After installing the app I noticed that you can emulate a mouse. That is very useful to me for streaming movies from my server, look something up on imdb and so on with the hdmi adapter...
any more questions? ?

xe0r said:
Simple the original one:
http://www.amazon.de/PlayStation-Du...HY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1362585611&sr=8-10
bought it when it was on amazon for 35€ incl. shipping!!! nice deal i thought. I do connect it with the app "sixaxxis" (bluetooth). Requires root though, but pretty nice app. Now i can play all the games of my childhood: zelda (oot, n64), tekken (psx) without the need to install the damn ugly consoles in my living room .. thats just awesome!!
After installing the app I noticed that you can emulate a mouse. That is very useful to me for streaming movies from my server, look something up on imdb and so on with the hdmi adapter...
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Thanks, not rooted, do not want to go in that direction, so am I correct in assuming you can only connect bt directly to tablet when you root it, otherwise I need a dongle??
So no way of having it connect to bt when using the hdmi adapter, bummer.

Question: Is the HDMI output lag-free, do the homescreens run smooth and is the image quality okay?
I just sent back the wireless allshare adapter because the streamed image has 15FPS when not buffered, the quality is worse than i expected and it ends every multitasking capability of the Note.

CentaXx said:
Question: Is the HDMI output lag-free, do the homescreens run smooth and is the image quality okay?
I just sent back the wireless allshare adapter because the streamed image has 15FPS when not buffered, the quality is worse than i expected and it ends every multitasking capability of the Note.
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No issues with lag, quality, home screen as normal.

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I just sent back the wireless allshare adapter because ... the quality is worse than i expected ...
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No issues with ... quality [on the wired HDMI adaptor]
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Well, keep in mind the ASCD won't mess with the resolution or color depth of the image displayed on the LCD, so if you see video quality issues (bad scaling or graininess or such) it's likely due to what your TV does with the not-quite 720P resolution of the signal from the Note 10.1 (1280x720 isn't a native resolution of most monitors and likely scales it to 1366x768), so I'm betting that the picture via the HDMI hard-wired cable will look the same (on static images) as did the picture from the ASCD.

Got mine here:
http://www.shop.bt.com/products/sam...pin-dock-connector-m--19pinhdmi--f--89W1.html
Deliver y delayed apparently but still a good price
xda premium hd is rubbish

New 2013 model of HDTV Adapter?
I'm shopping around for an HDTV Adapter for my GT-N8010 at the moment, and I've noticed that several online shops are advertising a new 2013 model - EPL-NPHPBKG.
e.g. - www dot amazon dot com /Original-Samsung-Genuine-EPL-NPHPBKG-EPL-3PHPBEG/dp/B00B8NJ6E4
They claim that it is the next verson of EPL-3PHPBEG (the model that this thread is about). Does anyone know what the difference is? The only thing I can see that might be an improvement is "Simultaneously charge your Galaxy Note 10.1 while streaming". I've seen reports on other threads about their tablet not charging while plugged in to the HDTV adapter. Can you confirm if this functionality exists on your EPL-3PHP?
-Matt

mattphi said:
I'm shopping around for an HDTV Adapter for my GT-N8010 at the moment, and I've noticed that several online shops are advertising a new 2013 model - EPL-NPHPBKG.
e.g. - www dot amazon dot com /Original-Samsung-Genuine-EPL-NPHPBKG-EPL-3PHPBEG/dp/B00B8NJ6E4
They claim that it is the next verson of EPL-3PHPBEG (the model that this thread is about). Does anyone know what the difference is? The only thing I can see that might be an improvement is "Simultaneously charge your Galaxy Note 10.1 while streaming". I've seen reports on other threads about their tablet not charging while plugged in to the HDTV adapter. Can you confirm if this functionality exists on your EPL-3PHP?
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Ah. See this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2166540

Hi,
I dont know the id of my hdtv adapter but as far as i own it since the early days of my previous tab 10.1 (p7500) I am pretty sure it's the "old" one.
I can confirm the adapter is definetly charging my n8000 while connected to my tv behind the docking station (universal samsung), streaming .mkv from my ubuntu desktop / server machine and being controlley by emulated mouse with my ps3 gamepad (via sixaxxis).
Sure you won't win a speed challange with that configuration but the main point is it is charging. I guess about ~ 2..3 % / 0,5..1,0 h (never did a measurement ) but still charging. Thats pretty nice because sometimes when I come home from university and the battery is nearly empty (sometimes 2 days of usage with a single charge) I plug my note into the docking station, let it charge to 3 or 4 %, turn it on and start streaming. When I end the day and shut down the tv the note is at about ~10% and ready to get charged the whole night.

xe0r said:
Simple the original one:
http://www.amazon.de/PlayStation-Du...HY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1362585611&sr=8-10
bought it when it was on amazon for 35€ incl. shipping!!! nice deal i thought. I do connect it with the app "sixaxxis" (bluetooth). Requires root though, but pretty nice app. Now i can play all the games of my childhood: zelda (oot, n64), tekken (psx) without the need to install the damn ugly consoles in my living room .. thats just awesome!!
After installing the app I noticed that you can emulate a mouse. That is very useful to me for streaming movies from my server, look something up on imdb and so on with the hdmi adapter...
any more questions? ?
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Looks good!

Update, just purchased apple Magic Trackpad looks like it works on my Tablet, No Dongle just Pin number input for connecting, so in theory I will be able to use it to control Note 10.1 whilst connected via HDMI adapter to TV, will confirm when it arrives this week.

Just received my EPL-3PHPBEG from Expansys. It was not the most expensive, but dirt cheap either. It works. It says it is for the Tab 10. The price on this seems to vary wildly with the cheaper ones (19-25$) all seeming to be out of stock, except today went back to Amazon and the Zeeestmm version now seems to be in stock and going for 29.00$
It works for my purpose - Powerpoint and other document projection. It does need to be powered, and the tab needs to be rebooted at least for the projector to recognize it. So it's working fine on my Tab Note 10.1.
What chaps me about Samsung, it the myriad of numbers and letters, all a bit different, but all seeming to be the same item. I thought it was bad with the phones and tabs, but it is beyond annoying with accessories.

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Well, keep in mind the ASCD won't mess with the resolution or color depth of the image displayed on the LCD, so if you see video quality issues (bad scaling or graininess or such) it's likely due to what your TV does with the not-quite 720P resolution of the signal from the Note 10.1 (1280x720 isn't a native resolution of most monitors and likely scales it to 1366x768), so I'm betting that the picture via the HDMI hard-wired cable will look the same (on static images) as did the picture from the ASCD.
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Thanks for the reminder. Probably the image will look not better than before. However, it was not a difficult decision why i sent the Allshare Cast Hub back to amazon. For 60€ it's just to much for what it would have been for me. Ending all MultiWindow possibilities is probably the worst part. Well, with the HDMI cable i won't be able to connect USB anymore .. so everything has pros and cons. For what it offers, the wireless adapter was just too expensive and i was really annoyed that it was never remarked on ANY website i read that it ends multitasking features of the Note 10.1.