Asus Transformer Prime vs Apple iPad 2
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It wasn’t until the arrival of the iPad that the Tablet market began to gain steam amongst consumers. Even now, Apple’s pride in joy in the iPad 2 continues to make great strides in the tablet landscape as it’s seemingly is the benchmark that all other tablets try to live up to. Not one to back down from a good fight, we’ve seen very recently that Asus has managed to enthrall our interests thanks to its amazing Transformer Prime, but it’s going to be interesting to see how it stacks up against the iPad 2. Without further delay, let’s find out which of these two power packed tablets will come away in proclaiming itself the one tablet to rule them all.
Design:
Hardly able to contain our adulation towards these two tablets by simply looking at them from afar, our hands absolutely fall in love with the two as they exhibit the qualities of a premium device with their minimalistic designs. Honestly, it’s hard to say which one is the better looking, for the simple reasoning that they’re similar with their premium choice materials, skinny streamlined construction (the Prime is a hairline thinner), lightweight feel, and sturdiness to instill us with confidence that they’ll last a lifetime. However, we do notice that the metallic spun finish of the Transformer Prime appears to retain dirt and debris a little more than the iPad 2 – though, a quick rub down with a piece of cloth reverts it to its usual shiny appearance.
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Both the Transformer Prime (right) and the iPad 2 (left) exhibit the qualities of a premium device with their minimalistic designs | ||
There’s no arguing with this one, but the iPad 2’s volume rocker and dedicated power button are light years better in feel and response over the Transformer Prime. Meanwhile, even though we despise proprietary ports with any device, we’ve come to live with the fact that they’re abundant on tablets – with these two showing us the transparent realization. However, the iPad 2 can output video with the aid of an optional digital AV adapter – whereas the Transformer Prime has a separate microHDMI port.
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Asus Transformer Prime (top), Apple iPad 2 (bottom) | |||
Display:
Visually, we’re absolutely stunned by the amazing displays found on both tablets, seeing that they’re able to reel in our eyes with their good detail and balanced color reproduction. With the 9.7” XGA (1023 x 768) IPS LCD display of the iPad 2, it’s still a sight for sore eyes as it maintains all of the elements that make a great display usable – such as its spot-on colors, wide viewing angles, and high-contrast. However, the Transformer Prime is able to inch its way past it thanks to the 10.1” WXGA (1280 x 800) Super IPS+ display it’s packing for the ride. Specifically, it offers superior viewing angles and brightness output, while maintaining the same natural colors found on the iPad 2 – though, it’s a tiny bit warmer. On top of that, setting the Transformer Prime to “Super IPS+” mode kicks up its brightness even further to make it more visible outdoors versus the iPad 2 under the gaze of the sun. In all seriousness, the Transformer Prime merely comes to the table showcasing the better display.
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Asus Transformer Prime (right), Apple iPad 2 (left) | ||
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2. android_hitman posted on 02 Feb 2012, 06:49 18 2
you took the words right out of my mouth...
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8. sorcio46 posted on 02 Feb 2012, 07:08 15 3
With the Dock itself it can even worth even better than iThing 3
17. pooked posted on 02 Feb 2012, 09:30 18 1
I approve, blows the Ipad 2 out of the water without breaking a sweat!.
28. bigdawg23 posted on 02 Feb 2012, 12:15 5 0
Couldn't agree more.
This would be like comparing the Blackberry Torch 9850 against Samsung Galaxy S2. Single core vs Dual. In this case its Dual vs Quad.
4. kshell1 posted on 02 Feb 2012, 07:00 16 3
finally apple has been taken down :D well in my mind they were a long time ago by samsung, htc,motorola, hell even lg, but apparently in phonearenas mind they just now beat apple
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29. bigdawg23 posted on 02 Feb 2012, 12:16 4 0
Yep taken down by a Quad Core. Lets see if the iPad 3 has a quad core and then rerun it.
47. hobble posted on 08 Feb 2012, 13:38 1 0
If they do have a quad core I bet it won't be faster than 1.5.
5. RORYREVOLUTION posted on 02 Feb 2012, 07:01 16 4
Isnt it obvious which one is better? The transformer prime will still be better than the ipad 5. Lol but phonearena is too scared to say it.
6. kshell1 posted on 02 Feb 2012, 07:06 5 1
apple claims all their gadgets tablets and phones are innovative but if you ask me only the OG iphone was innovative because it was new and everything but since then the os has only had incremental improvements. hell if you buy one off contract its between $700-$900. all it is, is a ipod touch with a cellular radio.
7. 9_HeLLs_oF_DrOid posted on 02 Feb 2012, 07:07 2 0
" Of course, it helps more than ever when it’s packing an earth shattering quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, versus the iPad 2’s year old dual-core Apple A5 CPU."
I find this line a bit disturbing!
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11. peekb24 posted on 02 Feb 2012, 07:18 2 5
I wouldn't be so quick to say which one is better because I owned a Prime and sold it due to it being inconsistant most of the time with the browser crashes wifi lack of app optimizations and gps issues when on the other hand the iPad 2 keep in mind a whole year older just simply works in every aspect and no I'm no APPLE FAN BOY but ppl spend hundreds of dollars on these devices and they don't work consistantly and my eyes that doesn't put you ahead of the game yea Android has wonderful ideas that blow you away and then it seems Apple just doesn't utilize enuff innovation sumtimes its jus crazy I could go all day ... In my eyes Android still has some work to do !!!
33. chadrick0814 posted on 02 Feb 2012, 18:40 4 0
So android 4.0 wa released on January 11th for the transformer prime. In te time since then, you've had multiple OS crashes and sold your transformer prime. Even if this story was believable (and it's not), you are still 1 person with an individual problem. Some devices don't function properly. Your case is not representative of all transformee primes. Just as you as an individual had a problem with your device, there are plenty of "open box" Ipad 2s being sold at best buy at a discounted price.
12. anirudhshirsat97 posted on 02 Feb 2012, 07:19 12 0
The prime is the 1st tablet ive seen which blows the ipad 2 away in every department..! hola...
