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Asus Transformer Prime benchmark tests

Asus Transformer Prime benchmark tests

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from running numerous benchmark tests with Android-based tablets, it has to be that we can’t always trust them. Case in point with Quadrant, which seems to finish in record timing with the Asus Transformer Prime, but...

posted: 24 Jan 2012, 13:10

Asus Transformer Prime unboxing

Asus Transformer Prime unboxing

Packaging wise, we’re instantly given a sneak peek into the razor thin construction of the Transformer Prime, which is in thanks part to the profile shot of the tablet seen on the front side of the box. Out of the box, it’s running Honeycomb, but as soon as it...

posted: 24 Jan 2012, 12:40

Owners of the Asus Transformer Prime report even worse results with the latest GPS fix

Owners of the Asus Transformer Prime report even worse results with the latest GPS fix

there are several people reporting that the recent software update for the tablet has made things worse! In fact, one member mentions that the GPS signal strength was very weak to begin with, but...

posted: 23 Jan 2012, 15:07

GPS fix update for the Asus Transformer Prime is rolling out, but the results are mixed

GPS fix update for the Asus Transformer Prime is rolling out, but the results are mixed

This time around, however, the update hones in on the troubling GPS issues affecting some units – though, it’s reported that the issue stems from a hardware problem as opposed to software. Naturally,...

posted: 19 Jan 2012, 12:18

Asus to make up for faulty Transformer Primes with refunds and extended warranty

Asus to make up for faulty Transformer Primes with refunds and extended warranty

The Asus Transformer Prime is probably the hottest Android tablet out there right now, but after issues with it just kept popping up first with Wi-Fi reception and then GPS…

posted: 18 Jan 2012, 08:10

Asus Transformer Prime models in the U.K. free of Wi-Fi bug that affects U.S. models

Asus Transformer Prime models in the U.K. free of Wi-Fi bug that affects U.S. models

Asus posted an update that says that the Wi-Fi bug that affects stateside owners of the Asus Transformer Prime are not bothering U.K. owners of the device; the TF700, the updated version of the Transformer...

posted: 17 Jan 2012, 20:42

Some Asus Transformer Prime tablets get a brain freeze, won't update to Ice Cream Sandwich

Some Asus Transformer Prime tablets get a brain freeze, won't update to Ice Cream Sandwich

A number of Asus Transformer Prime owners are having troubles updating the tablet from Honeycomb to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The Serial Number Unknown error that they get has been reported...

posted: 17 Jan 2012, 03:55

Asus refutes 3G Transformer Prime rumors, not working on one

Asus refutes 3G Transformer Prime rumors, not working on one

Asustek Computer – the company that brought us the Asus Transformer Prime, announced that a 3G version of the tablet is not being planned...

posted: 16 Jan 2012, 05:56

Asus Transformer Prime hands-on

Asus Transformer Prime hands-on

Adorned with some serious hardware over what was found with the Asus Eee Pad Transformer from not too long ago, the Transformer Prime has been treated to some visual flare with its design. Specifically, it’s been outfitted with a shiny metallic back cover...

posted: 11 Jan 2012, 18:05

Asus Transformer Prime OTA ICS update is LIVE

Asus Transformer Prime OTA ICS update is LIVE

Earlier today Asus promised an Ice Cream Sandwich update for today. Apparently it has made good on its promise, as reports around the net are showing Transformer Prime users have begun to receive their OTA updates.

posted: 10 Jan 2012, 01:01

Asus Transformer Prime getting Android 4.0 today

Asus Transformer Prime getting Android 4.0 today

It wasn't expected to be available until this Thursday, January 12th, but Asus has surprised us all and released the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Transformer Prime starting today...

posted: 09 Jan 2012, 19:14

Asus Transformer Prime getting redesign to fix GPS and add upgrades

Asus Transformer Prime getting redesign to fix GPS and add upgrades

Asus has essentially acknowledged that it made a mistake in the design of the Transformer Prime by announcing there will be a redesigned Prime coming in Q2 with a couple extra upgrades as well...

posted: 09 Jan 2012, 12:24

Here's why the Asus Transformer Prime will always have GPS issues

Here's why the Asus Transformer Prime will always have GPS issues

Everybody seems to know that the Asus Transformer Prime has GPS issues. Asus has already released one firmware update in an effort to fix the problem, but it seems likely that this problem won't be fixed with software...

posted: 04 Jan 2012, 19:55

Easy rooting now available for Transformer Prime, Galaxy Nexus

Easy rooting now available for Transformer Prime, Galaxy Nexus

Android developers have released tools that greatly simplify rooting of the Transformer Prime, or rooting and unlocking the bootloader of the Galaxy Nexus...

posted: 04 Jan 2012, 11:29

Free your Transformer Prime with NachoRoot, works after the firmware update too

Free your Transformer Prime with NachoRoot, works after the firmware update too

The procedure involves installing the ADB software, as well as gathering a few files together, but the step-by-step tutorial in the source is fairly easy to follow, and you have the instructional video...

posted: 04 Jan 2012, 08:29

ASUS says ICS coming to the Transformer Prime January 12th, bootloader unlock in the works

ASUS says ICS coming to the Transformer Prime January 12th, bootloader unlock in the works

ASUS has made it's statement on the Transformer Prime's bootloader, GPS functionality, ICS, and more...

posted: 03 Jan 2012, 12:34

Asus tells everyone to chill about the locked Transformer Prime bootloader, statement coming soon

Asus tells everyone to chill about the locked Transformer Prime bootloader, statement coming soon

Wit the locked bootloader issue, Asus chose to tease us with the enigmatic Facebook post: "Official statement on bootloader for the Prime coming in a bit. Hang on tight guys. In the...

posted: 03 Jan 2012, 09:47

Software update for the Asus Transformer Prime graces the tablet with a good dose of speed

Software update for the Asus Transformer Prime graces the tablet with a good dose of speed

There’s still plenty to like about this one seeing that it graces the tablet with a good sense of speed. So far, it’s reported that it brings along an overall peppier response with its performance,...

posted: 02 Jan 2012, 11:31

Asus Transformer Prime surprising first owners with encrypted bootloader

Asus Transformer Prime surprising first owners with encrypted bootloader

The Asus Transformer Prime is probably among the hottest selling Android tablets right now as it’s out of stock in many places like Amazon, but the first customers to get…

posted: 02 Jan 2012, 08:38

Asus Transformer Prime users report teething GPS problems

Asus Transformer Prime users report teething GPS problems

The Asus Transformer Prime pioneering users, who just got their machines recently, are reportedly coming across one of these problems that often arises with the first devices of a given chipset. The first quad-core tablet, powered...

posted: 02 Jan 2012, 03:02

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