Comments on: ASUS Transformer Prime with Android 4.0 ICS review http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/ Feeding Your Gadget and Tech Obsessions Mon, 14 May 2012 06:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Guest http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-193462 Guest Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:56:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-193462 If it helps, ICS going onto my TF101 has made it act like it just got a new processor.  There’s now zero lag.  It makes Honeycomb look like Alpha software.  An added bonus is that they seem to have tweaked the video drivers as the screen is crisper, brighter, and nicer looking than it used to be.  I had been considering replacing it with a Prime, but with these improvements, I think I’ll keep it around for awhile. :)

]]> By: Dominic Onofre7 http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-190912 Dominic Onofre7 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:27:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-190912 I have read a good number of reviews abot the Prime and about 25% seem to be consistent with the fact that there is poor wifi connectivity. Do you know if this is still a problem or is this a thing of the past that was related to honeycomb, not ICS. So read a lot that says there are reboot issues that frequent this tablet. Thoughts? P.S. great website!!!

]]> By: Dominic Onofre7 http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-190913 Dominic Onofre7 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:27:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-190913 I have read a good number of reviews abot the Prime and about 25% seem to be consistent with the fact that there is poor wifi connectivity. Do you know if this is still a problem or is this a thing of the past that was related to honeycomb, not ICS. So read a lot that says there are reboot issues that frequent this tablet. Thoughts? P.S. great website!!!

]]> By: Enriqx http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-178338 Enriqx Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:02:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-178338 I have a very bad experience with this tablet’ it only worked for six days, so I returned It, I went iPad and I’m not disappointed, don’t waste your money in unstable novelties, also check the issues abouth the gps poor performance of this expensive toy

]]> By: Enriqx http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-178339 Enriqx Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:02:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-178339 I have a very bad experience with this tablet’ it only worked for six days, so I returned It, I went iPad and I’m not disappointed, don’t waste your money in unstable novelties, also check the issues abouth the gps poor performance of this expensive toy

]]> By: companyemails http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-178036 companyemails Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:14:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-178036 Thanks for the tip on the Force GPU Rendering function.  I already had the device running on all five cores, but this should help things even more.

BTW, does anyone know how to make user settings permanent?  I’ve noticed that if you shut down the prime (not just put it into sleep mode), when you restart, it defaults back to balanced mode and doesn’t remember that you placed it in performance mode.  I don’t shut the prime down often, but this is kind of annoying.  it should remember the settings you put it on.

]]> By: Sperrybird http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-177714 Sperrybird Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:29:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-177714 Lucky for you guys. There’s still plenty of people (like me) who would love to buy this device but they are still unavailable. I’m still waiting to try it out at BEST BUY but even demo unit was bought by some idiot. I’m not buying any device until i can try it out first.

]]> By: Mrhomegrown09 http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-177667 Mrhomegrown09 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:55:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-177667 Am i the only person who cant change in browswer flash videos to full screen without the browser crashing. I’ve tried the stock one, Dolphin HD, Dolphin for tablets, Firefox and a couple more and still NO luck. I dont see it being talked about in forums either??

]]> By: Mrhomegrown09 http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-177668 Mrhomegrown09 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:55:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-177668 Am i the only person who cant change in browswer flash videos to full screen without the browser crashing. I’ve tried the stock one, Dolphin HD, Dolphin for tablets, Firefox and a couple more and still NO luck. I dont see it being talked about in forums either??

]]> By: Mrhomegrown09 http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-177669 Mrhomegrown09 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:55:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-177669 Am i the only person who cant change in browswer flash videos to full screen without the browser crashing. I’ve tried the stock one, Dolphin HD, Dolphin for tablets, Firefox and a couple more and still NO luck. I dont see it being talked about in forums either??

]]> By: gitoffmenuts_google http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-177242 gitoffmenuts_google Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:38:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-177242 it would be a great tablet if you didn’t have to reboot the thing twice a day.  The form factor is the best on the market.  Needs a software update asap.

]]> By: gitoffmenuts_google http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-177243 gitoffmenuts_google Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:38:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-177243 it would be a great tablet if you didn’t have to reboot the thing twice a day.  The form factor is the best on the market.  Needs a software update asap.

]]> By: gitoffmenuts_google http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-177244 gitoffmenuts_google Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:38:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-177244 it would be a great tablet if you didn’t have to reboot the thing twice a day.  The form factor is the best on the market.  Needs a software update asap.

]]> By: gitoffmenuts_google http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-177245 gitoffmenuts_google Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:38:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-177245 it would be a great tablet if you didn’t have to reboot the thing twice a day.  The form factor is the best on the market.  Needs a software update asap.

]]> By: gitoffmenuts_google http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-177246 gitoffmenuts_google Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:38:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-177246 it would be a great tablet if you didn’t have to reboot the thing twice a day.  The form factor is the best on the market.  Needs a software update asap.

]]> By: Dave http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176936 Dave Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:24:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176936 Lots of great info but I have a queston. I want to buy this tablet but want the icecream sandwitch os on it. Is this something that is just an upgrade after you purchase the Asus prime with the 3.s os?

]]> By: Dave http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176937 Dave Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:24:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176937 Lots of great info but I have a queston. I want to buy this tablet but want the icecream sandwitch os on it. Is this something that is just an upgrade after you purchase the Asus prime with the 3.s os?

]]> By: Lol http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176691 Lol Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:02:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176691 A bit lag at the camera option there..

]]> By: Lol http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176692 Lol Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:02:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176692 A bit lag at the camera option there..

]]> By: Lol http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176693 Lol Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:02:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176693 A bit lag at the camera option there..

]]> By: spiderbat http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176533 spiderbat Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176533 Ics was sopposed to bring full support for multicore and for gpu accelerated gui. This i need to see!

]]> By: Photogf4 http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176476 Photogf4 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:56:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176476 It would be great if you did some hardcore gps and wifi tests. Been concentrating on the gps myself. I saw where someone put an aluminum pot over their phone with GPS test running, and ran the tf201 next to it. I got the same result! My much maligned HTC thunderbolt kept a lock on 9 satellites in the house under one of my wife’s precious Calphalon pots which are 1/8 inch spun aluminum with heavy Teflon coating. To be fair it was warm and clear enough last night to leave the tf201 out on the deck rail last night, and it turned in a lock on 9 out of 13 satellites next to my tf101, which used 9 of 9 at 1/3 more signal strength. This eliminates whining that I didn’t give the tf201 a chance… remember if you will that the thunderbolt has a solid aircraft aluminum case, too! So what did the tf201 show for satellites this morning? A fat, juicy 0 after 15 minutes. Fail?

]]> By: Jonny http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176431 Jonny Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:17:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176431 Masands: That’s really bad. Just not sure when you pay a lot of money for these things. I am hoping to buy one of these, would you reccommend (Asus Transformer T201)?

]]> By: masands http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176416 masands Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:23:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176416 Good to see a quad core tablet freezing on the home screen….

]]> By: Robert Gilbert http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176270 Robert Gilbert Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:51:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176270 Best part of ICS is the ability to freeze programs without root so they don’t run. Quadrant Standard turned a 2900+ in on mine this morning, next to the 101′s paltry 1400… but what do the numbers mean? One time the 101 turned in a 2400. There are so many options available in ICS that it would be difficult to get a clear picture, so I am defending the author. :)

]]> By: Robert Gilbert http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176271 Robert Gilbert Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:51:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176271 Best part of ICS is the ability to freeze programs without root so they don’t run. Quadrant Standard turned a 2900+ in on mine this morning, next to the 101′s paltry 1400… but what do the numbers mean? One time the 101 turned in a 2400. There are so many options available in ICS that it would be difficult to get a clear picture, so I am defending the author. :)

]]> By: Robert Gilbert http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176266 Robert Gilbert Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:46:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176266 While I’m at it, are y’all SURE you aren’t checking both “GPS sattelites” and “Google’s location service”, when you say your GPS works just fine? try unchecking “location services” while in the house, and run Maps – see where you are… GPS is non-existent, or may acquire one, but quickly drop it. Some person is saying flexing the poor thing will help… Don’t do it!  :) ASUS is dropping the mention of GPS in the new manual.

]]> By: Robert Gilbert http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176267 Robert Gilbert Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:46:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176267 While I’m at it, are y’all SURE you aren’t checking both “GPS sattelites” and “Google’s location service”, when you say your GPS works just fine? try unchecking “location services” while in the house, and run Maps – see where you are… GPS is non-existent, or may acquire one, but quickly drop it. Some person is saying flexing the poor thing will help… Don’t do it!  :) ASUS is dropping the mention of GPS in the new manual.

]]> By: Robert Gilbert http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176255 Robert Gilbert Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:33:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176255 Question no more, my friend. Not trying to troll either… Got 30 years in the biz, and own the 201, the 101 (rooted), the HP Slate, an iPad 1, and have used just about all the others. I ordered two for my department, and both have the same issues: Spotty wifi (connects at about half the strength of the 101), and non-existent GPS. Works great if you turn on wifi locator – which is what the update “fixed”. There is a great synopsis out there somewhere – I was up Googling late last night – that explains the antenna issues vis-a-vis the iPad. It is really a shame, because this thing would totally rock if it had more plastic… I use the 101 in a RAM mount in my truck tethered to my Thunderbolt. Downloads map detail like a demon on 4G… will post more as time goes on (notice I didn’t say anything about the iPad)

]]> By: Disq_This http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176188 Disq_This Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:49:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176188 WiFi is excellent but GPS still has issues.

]]> By: Disq_This http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176189 Disq_This Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:49:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176189 WiFi is excellent but GPS still has issues.

]]> By: Disq_This http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176177 Disq_This Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:45:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176177 I’ve been using my 32GB Champagne Gold Prime for 2 weeks now and I’ve been very impressed.

PROS:
- Stunning to look at, I would even call it sexy
- Very quick transitions between home screens and the app tray
- The range of the WiFi is as far as my Droid X (WiFi issues were fixed as far as I’m concerned)
- Only Ice Cream Sandwich tablet out there at the time I’m writing this
- Can “freeze” apps (though it’s not really needed because there is very little to no bloatware on it — the preinstalled apps I actually use, unlike my Droid X which has so much Verizon crap on it)
- Camera works well (not that I’d ever use a tablet as a camera)
- The Gorilla Glass screen simply doesn’t scratch.
- Bluetooth works well
- The Battery lasts for 2 days under moderate-heavy usage.
- The screen looks brilliant. Netflix and THD apps look amazing.
- Able to handle THD apps (Tegra 3 only apps) which offer higher performance and better visuals

SO-SOs
- Comes with an ICS and an ASUS Keyboard, both are meh. I use Thumb Keyboard from the Android Market which is totally awesome on tablets.
- Even without GPS activated it can find out where I am. I haven’t tested out if the real GPS (satellites) works yet.
- The backside of it looks very sexy but is the reason for said GPS issues, it is also prone to scratches.
- Pictures and Media can be viewed on the microSD Card without having to transfer them to the tablet, but sadly apps cannot be installed to the microSD Card.

CONS:
- Fingerprint magnet.
- No 3G/4G (can be fixed by tethering connection to cell phone via WiFi or Bluetooth)
- Some of the apps on my phone (like Plants vs. Zombies) do not yet work on Android Tablets/ICS.

]]> By: Disq_This http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176178 Disq_This Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:45:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176178 I’ve been using my 32GB Champagne Gold Prime for 2 weeks now and I’ve been very impressed.

PROS:
- Stunning to look at, I would even call it sexy
- Very quick transitions between home screens and the app tray
- The range of the WiFi is as far as my Droid X (WiFi issues were fixed as far as I’m concerned)
- Only Ice Cream Sandwich tablet out there at the time I’m writing this
- Can “freeze” apps (though it’s not really needed because there is very little to no bloatware on it — the preinstalled apps I actually use, unlike my Droid X which has so much Verizon crap on it)
- Camera works well (not that I’d ever use a tablet as a camera)
- The Gorilla Glass screen simply doesn’t scratch.
- Bluetooth works well
- The Battery lasts for 2 days under moderate-heavy usage.
- The screen looks brilliant. Netflix and THD apps look amazing.
- Able to handle THD apps (Tegra 3 only apps) which offer higher performance and better visuals

SO-SOs
- Comes with an ICS and an ASUS Keyboard, both are meh. I use Thumb Keyboard from the Android Market which is totally awesome on tablets.
- Even without GPS activated it can find out where I am. I haven’t tested out if the real GPS (satellites) works yet.
- The backside of it looks very sexy but is the reason for said GPS issues, it is also prone to scratches.
- Pictures and Media can be viewed on the microSD Card without having to transfer them to the tablet, but sadly apps cannot be installed to the microSD Card.

CONS:
- Fingerprint magnet.
- No 3G/4G (can be fixed by tethering connection to cell phone via WiFi or Bluetooth)
- Some of the apps on my phone (like Plants vs. Zombies) do not yet work on Android Tablets/ICS.

]]> By: guest http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176171 guest Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:39:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176171 Send it back, I have one and have no issues with either technology. Wi-fi is slick as ever, GPS has no issues. I don’t really get the GPS issue very much as I think that might be the only thing I never really use on this device. However, send it back because this is probably just a bad device.

]]> By: guest http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176172 guest Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:39:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176172 Send it back, I have one and have no issues with either technology. Wi-fi is slick as ever, GPS has no issues. I don’t really get the GPS issue very much as I think that might be the only thing I never really use on this device. However, send it back because this is probably just a bad device.

]]> By: guest http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176166 guest Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:35:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176166 I don’t know what this wi-fi issue is. I’m running it in a 3 level house in the upstairs with the wireless access point in the basement. It is an N router so distance is limited by that technology and I have absolutely NO issues. I’ve never had wi-fi issues at businesses, work, home, friends homes, family homes. This is the slickest more well made device I own and I have no issues with having purchased it. I also purchased this after hearing about the new one, which is NOT a hundred dollar worth upgrade, and do not have any remorse and will not wish to have the new one over this one. 

I question this comment because I think people that don’t own the device are on here trying to get people to hate on this device. Potentially Apple guys swaying the general public away. That may not be the case here, it is possible that you have a faulty unit, but mine has been incredible and I have no issues with either wi-fi or GPS. I will admit that I don’t know what people are doing that the GPS is actually causing an issue, probably as a nav device. I have a nav in car and my phone does nav as well. I don’t need this device to do that.

]]> By: guest http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176167 guest Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:35:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176167 I don’t know what this wi-fi issue is. I’m running it in a 3 level house in the upstairs with the wireless access point in the basement. It is an N router so distance is limited by that technology and I have absolutely NO issues. I’ve never had wi-fi issues at businesses, work, home, friends homes, family homes. This is the slickest more well made device I own and I have no issues with having purchased it. I also purchased this after hearing about the new one, which is NOT a hundred dollar worth upgrade, and do not have any remorse and will not wish to have the new one over this one. 

I question this comment because I think people that don’t own the device are on here trying to get people to hate on this device. Potentially Apple guys swaying the general public away. That may not be the case here, it is possible that you have a faulty unit, but mine has been incredible and I have no issues with either wi-fi or GPS. I will admit that I don’t know what people are doing that the GPS is actually causing an issue, probably as a nav device. I have a nav in car and my phone does nav as well. I don’t need this device to do that.

]]> By: Robert Gilbert http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176032 Robert Gilbert Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:13:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176032 Where do you live – in the stockroom of Starbucks, or a one room apartment? I have a Cradlepoint mbr1200 with extended antennas, and only get 1 bar on the crapper. ;) used to get 4 with the TF101… range of the 1200 is 750 feet. I get 3 bars with the 101 in my driveway on the other end of the house. I have the 11.1 update on the 18th, and Nothing was improved. 

]]> By: Robert Gilbert http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176031 Robert Gilbert Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:08:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176031 This second post is here because of a network error with only 1 bar of wifi.

]]> By: Robert Gilbert http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-with-android-4-0-ics-review-25210727/#comment-176029 Robert Gilbert Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:03:00 +0000 http://www.slashgear.com/?p=210727#comment-176029 Just got my 64gb champagne yesterday, and after 1 evening with it decided to hold on to my TF101 for a little longer. I get tablets to review at work, and have used all of them. Even with a 9.4.2.11.1 update (search for it), the GPS is terrible indoors, the browser is laggy, and wifi is half the receive strength of the 101. I had to disable FlexT9 to type this! Otherwise it is sexy, fast, comfortable to hold, and NOT an Apple device. Best feature for me is the ability to disable bloatware, something you could only do with root before. Camera is fabulous with twice the options of the 101 and tap autofocus.

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