[Q] (request) ASUS Eee Transformer section - Eee Pad Transformer General

Would we consider adding a forum for the Transformer? Seems like a lot of potential with that tablet...
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does anyone know how many +1s it takes for a forum?

I second this request.
Looking at the price it's gonna be coming out at and the functionality it has, I should expect this will be a popular little device.

Consider this a must, especially with all the controversial halo Honeycomb gets. Not being open source atm, rushed to release and so forth.

kovla said:
Consider this a must, especially with all the controversial halo Honeycomb gets. Not being open source atm, rushed to release and so forth.
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True, hope to get one myself aswel

I would love to see this section open,
I plan on getting one too.

+1 from me, just trying to find a supplier who will have early stock

Me too!
expansys (UK) have it listed for preorder... but their prices are usually geared towards those that must have it first rather than those who want to shop around.
Apparently there'll be a price announcement from Asus tomorrow. I want keyboard too so here's hoping for a nice bundle
Comments from an Asus guy who has one over in the bit-tech forums:
http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=206353
And a nice video, although in Swedish and no keyboard, it does show Honeycomb quite well. And (is this Asus'?) lovely liquid live wallpaper where the liquid level indicates the battery level!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ms-oD11NCI

There is a new article on slashgear with pricing and availability for UK :
http://www.slashgear.com/asus-eee-p...slate-ep121-officially-priced-dated-30143364/
Pricing and Availability:
Tablet, 16GB, WiFi, unlimited ASUS Webstorage: £379
Tablet & keyboard dock, 16GB, WiFi, unlimited ASUS Webstorage: £429
Tablet, 32GB, WiFi, unlimited ASUS Webstorage: £429
UK-wide range of retailers including PC World, Currys, Comet and Carphone Warehouse – pre-order online at Amazon.co.uk and Ebuyer.com from midnight today (30th March 2011).
In stock from April 6th (first units will be available in stores and pre-orders will be delivered shortly afterwards)
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+1. I am in doubts on getting this one or the Xoom one. This one will be released first in europe, so for europe, this will be the first Honeycomb, not the XOOM. Motorola has been sleeping around

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ASUS has announced it in the US in April. Available for order now in UK, released in Taiwan. Please open a forum section forum for those of us who have or will have this unit. I tried the Xoom, nice but decided I want the keyboard. Best of both net-book and tablet. It could be a Transformer/Slider forum.
SOON PLEASE.... PRETTY PLEASE.....

Daffa222 said:
I second this request.
Looking at the price it's gonna be coming out at and the functionality it has, I should expect this will be a popular little device.
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also .... where can you pre order i the UK ?
will be an amazing device

Apache14 said:
where can you pre order i the UK ?
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I saw it on Amazon but I'll probably get one at PC World or Carphone Warehouse as I'll be in the UK when it will be available

sgspikes said:
I would love to see this section open,
I plan on getting one too.
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I would love too. I'm thinking about buying one by import or to w8...

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Yes a section for the EEE pad Transformer should be great !

ya... the important question... how many devs will be getting it?
cause I'm all about contributing everything I can, but unfortunately thats not a ton...

Comet have it up for sale at £399 - not clear whether this is with/without dock.
http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Tablets/buy-ASUS-TF101-1B027A-Tablet/717703

That looks to be the non keypad version
BTW im the cyanogenmod maintainer for the POV mobii / Advent Vega tegra 2 tablet. So ill be deving for it

Apache14 said:
That looks to be the non keypad version
BTW im the cyanogenmod maintainer for the POV mobii / Advent Vega tegra 2 tablet. So ill be deving for it
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nice... so I can rest assure I'll be able to get root access then...

I have mainly been on the app development side of things, but for a tablet I might shift gears and try learning ROM development/root hacking.
I am definitely looking forward to this tablet, and think it should get its own section.

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Advent vega

Hi Is it possible to have an advent vega section as i believe this device is now popular and would help to provide a wider audiance to this device.
Thankyou.
Where do you find this sucker?
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it is the european version of the ux100 from korea, avaliable from pcworld,
also paul over at modaco has been doing lots of work on this internet tablet.
Awesome although is this available in the States?
A link if anyone wants it?
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/adven...-be-back-in-stock-this-week-08258762-pdt.html
Although they seem to be out of stock they reccomend the Galaxy Tab lol
Supporting this proposal
Waiting for these to come back into stock - they are the most powerful and well specified tabs available in the UK at this price point (around half a Galaxy Tab and similar to the Archos 101).
Supporting this device in this forum would be good news in my view.
Yeah I'd like to see a section as well. I love my Vega, It's great...Even better after Paul's mods from Modaco to install Google APK's.
Please can we have a new section Mr Mod?
Logicalstep
Me want too.me want
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Just got my hands on one, its not a bad tablet at stock, but with the modoco rom its a great tablet for the price!
Should be getting mine on Saturday!
Advent Vega a.k.a POV mobii
Great with Modaco's Rom installed.
Back in Stock
Back in stock at pc world. Just ordered mine, says 3-5 days delivery. Hopefully should be here for Christmas
Just ordered mine too. Got an email saying expect in 3 working days.
Been showing stock for most of the day now, so looks like supply problems may be resolved.
Shame that's not the case for the Notion Ink Adam Ordered one of those too, but may just cancel if I don't see a real production device soon.
A bit more expensive (£360 after vat and shipping for LCD and 3G version), but has more memory, better camera etc.
If it all comes through, then may end up having 2 Android tablets in the family (along with 2 android phones).
Zuber
Zuber said:
Just ordered mine too. Got an email saying expect in 3 working days.
Been showing stock for most of the day now, so looks like supply problems may be resolved.
Shame that's not the case for the Notion Ink Adam Ordered one of those too, but may just cancel if I don't see a real production device soon.
A bit more expensive (£360 after vat and shipping for LCD and 3G version), but has more memory, better camera etc.
If it all comes through, then may end up having 2 Android tablets in the family (along with 2 android phones).
Zuber
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You might be waiting a while for the norton ink adam. The shipping date keeps getting pushed back. Screen looks good and the extra ram can only be a good thing. But at only £250, the advent vega still looks like a good bet.
Source: http://www.techmagdaily.com/notion-ink-adam-pre-order-shipping-date-slips-to-mid-january.html
+1 For this - I prefer to post any work I do on XDA rather than Modaco. I for one will be looking at getting a custom ROM out for this. I have emailed an admin to ask
I've just got myself one of these beauties and would love to see xda-devs work it's magic.
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+1 for the Advent Vega / POV Mobii Forum
This tablet looks like it's going to have quite a large userbase, so it should be pretty busy (especially as it's a little ..er.. quirky and need lots of hacking to get it running smoothly).
Come on admin, we want a advent vega section. You have one for the norton ink adam, as far as i am aware this device is not even available!! The vega has been out for a good six weeks (although hard to get hold of) and need lots of work from the great devs here on xda dev, to open the full potential of this fantastic device.
Who else has one? We'll add, we just need to hear from more of you!
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Who else has one? We'll add, we just need to hear from more of you!
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I know a few guys that have bought the Vega. Seems pretty popular in the UK, as it was sold out from the sole distributor for a little while.

10.1 exclusive for NYC on June 8th and everywhere else June 17th

http://www.bgr.com/2011/06/02/samsu...t-best-buy-in-nyc-national-availability-soon/
Sigh..
Maybe I'll get that iPad2 after all, and just wait till the Tegra3 ships later this year to get an android.
I bet this has to do with them not having enough units to sell.
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http://www.bgr.com/2011/06/02/samsu...t-best-buy-in-nyc-national-availability-soon/
Sigh..
Maybe I'll get that iPad2 after all, and just wait till the Tegra3 ships later this year to get an android.
I bet this has to do with them not having enough units to sell.
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Ugh. Not driving to NYC to get this...
Are you F*ing kidding me, Samsung? I give up.. I'll wait until the Tegra 3 gear come out and buy a tablet from another vendor who doesn't play these games..
Well now I understand why JR.com and Office Max are saying they aren't getting until late June.
It's a paper launch. Bummer. I guess they don't have much supply or something.
Philly Carpool
Anyone in the Philadelphia area want to carpool?
This is disappointing, but we'll only have to wait a bit over a week more, I guess I can live with that.
I'm looking to buy my 1st tablet. Still no word on the 8.9 I wonder is this going to be Samsungs version of the White iPhone. Announce it and it comes out a year later.
I'm starting to fall into the camp like a few posters here and may just wait till later this year and get one with the Tegra3 or see what Apple has in store for iOS5 *shrug* heck maybe even Win8
I was wanting to try Android as I already have an iPhone4 and wanted to try something new.
I'm guessing it's a supply thing because I don't understand the NYC only launch. I didn't think they would do a super soft launch with this device.
This would be my first tablet too. I didn't think I would need one, but once I got a chance to use one for a couple of day I really want one.
I've played with the iPad2 and the Xoom and I much prefer the Android experience. However all these devices are still pretty new. I generally wait for a second gen before I buy.
I'd almost rather buy an iPad2 now, better resale value later, and wait till an Android tablet with more experience under its belt.
Also I'd much rather have a Nexus tablet.
I don't have to have one but could find uses for it at work. We have some printers setup in the building and with a tablet I could connect to the network via wifi, and look at jobs on the printer without going to a terminal.
Exchange emails,5250 client,ssh, ereader for tech stuff, RDP and VPN plus just social stuff I'd want to do so I at least I can justify one and I thought I'd go with the 8.9 but I don't know now.
I'm one of those that my attention will jump to something else pretty quick but as a fall back the iPad2 can do everything I'd want to do and then some.
Well, I will be right there.
I will try to look at the tablet and if the specs are as seen on the I/O units (no USB, no SD, no HDMI) then I will wait for the massess to fight to get a new 10.1 Tab, and then make my way to the TF / Iconia stand to get one.
And what is all that about Touchwiz? Is the release unit going to come with Touchwiz?
Regards.
That is sad and also explains why there are no preorders from Best Buy, Target, Walmart, etc. I'm starting to wish at least one manufacturer would wait until they have significant enough stock to launch before actually attempting to launch.
And I guess Motorola was the only one that got that right with the Xoom launch but then shanked the price.
Try the asus transformer. Amazing tablet!
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And I guess Motorola was the only one that got that right with the Xoom launch but then shanked the price.
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By launching only the 3G version with a non-working micro SD slot and waiting months to launch the Wifi version? I don't think pricing is the only thing they shanked.
(ps. And pricing wasn't really the issue, just a lack of a 16GB model.)
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This is disappointing, but we'll only have to wait a bit over a week more, I guess I can live with that.
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im driving in NY lol
Well I guess a good thing out of this is, it will force me to read the reviews for a week to see if its good or bad.
If it was coming out the 8th were I live I would have just bought it first day.
More time to check out the new Toshiba Thrive Tablet coming in July, not to mention more hands on from users that get the 10.1 first
Come on people ... We have been waiting for months, what's wrong with another 10 days?
Relax and enjoy the moment. Read user reviews ... Be joyful Androids
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Come on people ... We have been waiting for months, what's wrong with another 10 days?
Relax and enjoy the moment. Read user reviews ... Be joyful Androids
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I think the fear is that if they are delaying and staggering out the launch, that might mean they have supply issues. So even when the 17th comes around, getting one might still be impossible for many.
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More time to check out the new Toshiba Thrive Tablet coming in July, not to mention more hands on from users that get the 10.1 first
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Is then when the Toshiba Tab is dropping? couldnt find info on it. running out of time on returning my xoom, was hoping early June.
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Is then when the Toshiba Tab is dropping? couldnt find info on it. running out of time on returning my xoom, was hoping early June.
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SlashGear.com has a short blurb on the Toshiba tab. Sorry, cannot give a link at this time since I do not have enough posts as yet.

Go with 10.1 tab or Asus prime?

Really like Samsung.. Have the Galaxy s2 skyrocket.. love it. and was thinking of getting the 10.1 tab , but heard the Asus prime is "the tab"..
Have heard issues with qc with asus and with the quad core being the first just alittle skiddish about it..
Im sure Best Buy will put the Galaxy stuff on sale soon..
I have heard great things of the Galaxy tabs..
What do you want? If you really want a quad-core, wait for new tablets first. If you don't need/want quad-core, get the GTab.
Just get the prime, seriously.
Here's what I would do:
1) post questions in the Q+A forum
2) read the forum and find the other thread ON THE SAME PAGE that asked the EXACT SAME QUESTION: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383993
3) make up my own damn mind.
There are like three other threads discussing this same question.
If you have to have a tablet now, then yes, the Prime is the one to buy (assuming you want Wi-Fi only). But, like you said, Asus is a low to mid-level manufacturer and they had problems with the first Transformer and that was a much less complex device. If you read what's going on over at the Prime forum there's potential issues with Wi-Fi strength/range and some question as to just how many units will actually be made available this year. A ton of pre-orders were canceled and Amazon no longer has it listed for sale.
CES is January 11. There have been leaks about both Acer and Lenovo quad-core tablets. Both are supposed to have more RAM (2GB) and higher res displays (1900x1200) then the Prime. I wouldn't be surprised to see them announced in almost production-ready form at CES. Other than being the first Teg3 and having a dock, there's really nothing remarkable about the Prime. It's larger than the G-Tab, iPad2, and new Toshiba Excite. It has the same 1280x800 screen resolution and 1GB of RAM as all the first gen tablets. It also has mono-speakers (they're on one side) and only supports the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band. I think all the people racing to buy a Prime that already have an existing tablet are going to be disappointed when better featured next-gen tablets start to be released.
If you can wait until February-ish I think either the Lenovo or Acer are probably going to be better choices if for no other reason than having higher-res displays. They'll also ship with ICS pre-installed. But for now, solely because of the Teg3 processor (and keyboard dock if you care), the Prime's the best available choice. You're other choice could be to watch for refurb deals on the G-Tab. They've been as low as $329 shipped for the holidays. You could use it for a few months to see what your options are and then sell it on eBay/CL for close to what you paid for it.
Get the gtab. There is nothing revolutionary about the prime. If you got a little patience, you'll wait two three months and get some of the real next generation tablets.
The galaxy tablet handles everything except 1080p, if you do have a huge collection of that, get something else.
You get one awesome screen, very nice stereo speakers and solid build quality.
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Here's what I would do:
1) post questions in the Q+A forum
2) read the forum and find the other thread ON THE SAME PAGE that asked the EXACT SAME QUESTION: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383993
3) make up my own damn mind.
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Nice.. thank you for your informative post
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Nice.. thank you for your informative post
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If you're still in the remorse period for your Skyrocket you have another option. AT&T's got a deal going where you buy a G-Tab 8.9 and get a Skyrocket free. So if you paid either $149 or $249 for the Skyrocket you'd end up spending either $330 or $230 for the Tab. It's also got a Qualcomm chip which is faster/better then the Teg2 in the Wi-Fi version. You don't have to keep the data plan on the Tab either. If you want to sell it down the road it should also hold its value better than a Wi-Fi Tab.
I would say Asus based on the specs but based on their past history I'd avoid them and go with the Samsung Tab....
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If you're still in the remorse period for your Skyrocket you have another option. AT&T's got a deal going where you buy a G-Tab 8.9 and get a Skyrocket free. So if you paid either $149 or $249 for the Skyrocket you'd end up spending either $330 or $230 for the Tab. It's also got a Qualcomm chip which is faster/better then the Teg2 in the Wi-Fi version. You don't have to keep the data plan on the Tab either. If you want to sell it down the road it should also hold its value better than a Wi-Fi Tab.
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I saw that deal.. I have had my SR for about 6 weeks now..
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I would say Asus based on the specs but based on their past history I'd avoid them and go with the Samsung Tab....
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That is what I am thinking.. I will just use my tablet for fun really.. root it, custom roms.. customize it.. not for work or anything..
I mean , does anybody need 4 cores?
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I would say Asus based on the specs but based on their past history I'd avoid them and go with the Samsung Tab....
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I would avoid Asus too who needs updates, micro sd slot, hdmi port etc,etc,........ Look at Samsung they never roll out updates....They barely got 3.2 and 4.0 is just around the corner.
I cant tell if you guys are being sarcastic, but serious advice, i got my tab about 6 weeks ago and Im having tablet envy because the prime has more storage for the same money and its faster. I've had to do a lot of customization to mine for it to feel fast.
And if you plan on listening to music or watch any kind of movies on your tab then you will want to have 32gb minimum with MORE storage if you like to watch in 720p.
Having a usb flash sticking out the bottom of my tab doesnt feel right and im always paranoid im going to snap it
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I would avoid Asus too who needs updates, micro sd slot, hdmi port etc,etc,........
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They aren't the only one that has tablets with ports. The quality of the TF1 was questionable and the Prime either has or had Wi-Fi issues and it's not even released yet.
Look at Samsung they never roll out updates....They barely got 3.2 and 4.0 is just around the corner.
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I have a SGS2 and it's been updated like a dozen times. I don't know why they're so slow with tablets. They regionalize their products and offer 3G versions which Asus doesn't so that could explain some of the delay. As Google's platform partner for ICS, the Tab should get ICS faster and better then other brands. Samsung UK announced the SGS2 will get ICS next month. Let's hope the Tab's right behind it. It makes sense for Samsung to get ICS on the Tab quickly to extend its selling life in the face of competition that's supposed to be announced next month at ICS. The Toshiba Excite, a direct competitor to the G-Tab, will ship with ICS when it launches in February so hopefully Samsung will respond before then.
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I would avoid Asus too who needs updates, micro sd slot, hdmi port etc,etc,........ Look at Samsung they never roll out updates....They barely got 3.2 and 4.0 is just around the corner.
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I agree with the updates comment but Samsung has gotten a little better in that area...
I don't need usb or hdmi slots... Some do, some don't but I'm in the don't department..
Not a good sign when a manufacturer with a questionable quality history has to delay its product before its even released because of quality issues....
My $.02
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Not a good sign when a manufacturer with a questionable quality history has to delay its product before its even released because of quality issues....
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And not even agree internally on whether or not the problem exists. Asus Canada notified resellers that shipments were delayed indefinitely while a fix for poor Wi-Fi range was implemented. Asus U.S. said the launch is occuring as announced on 12/19. The Prime forum should be entertaining once people have them in their hands.
You can't accuse Asus of a delay when, in fact, they are expected to meet their US ship dates (and we'll find out in two days, won't we?). Out of *all* of the reviewers and websites who reviewed pre-pro and production models of the Transformer Prime, precisely ONE reported any sort of Wi-fi issue at all (anandtech). Hard to believe that, if there was a widespread issue, only one reviewer ever encountered it.
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You can't accuse Asus of a delay when, in fact, they are expected to meet their US ship dates (and we'll find out in two days, won't we?). Out of *all* of the reviewers and websites who reviewed pre-pro and production models of the Transformer Prime, precisely ONE reported any sort of Wi-fi issue at all (anandtech). Hard to believe that, if there was a widespread issue, only one reviewer ever encountered it.
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Then you should run out and be one of the first to get one. Asus had a poor track record for h/w on the TF1 and the Prime's a more complicated device. It may be the second coming of Christ but like many here I'll wait to see what Acer, Lenovo, and Samsung announce at CES on January 11. The Prime's the first quad-core, it won't be the only quad-core and with a G-Tab I love I'm in no rush and don't feel like being part of Asus' QC process.
Actually, yes, I ordered one weeks ago from Best Buy, so hopefully I will be the first one to get one. Having played with a Samsung, I'm certainly not interested in anything they'll be crowing about in January.
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Having played with a Samsung, I'm certainly not interested in anything they'll be crowing about in January.
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I know I should not feed a troll.... BUT....

Is Asus Transformer Still a Good buy

Well guys i am planning to buy a Tablet with a 7" or 10" Display i am hung up on 3-4 Options
1) HP Touchpad
2) Asus Transformer
3) BlackBerry Playbook
4) Nook colour Or a Kindle Fire
My budget is not more than 400$ not a single penny more. Or should i just wait for the new release of the Asus Tablet which cost around 249$
Well, the nook and playbook aren't 10' , and the new transformer is also 7' so there's that. I think the Transformer and Playbook have a lot of Dev support, but I don't know to what extent for the Playbook. Take a look in their forum, see what kinds of Roms they have. I bet the Playbook will have CM9 before we do, but not by much. I love my Tranny, and I think you will too. I bought my 32 gb for 350, so shop around and get the best deal and then...buy the dock.
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Well i am betting on MeMo to come out . And there is no support for playbook at XDA
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Well i am betting on MeMo to come out . And there is no support for playbook at XDA
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for me, the decision was to wait for MeMo or get the transformer now. I got a transformer for a few reasons:
1. I would have been happy with a 7" screen, but I'm happier with a 10".
2. The MeMo will not have a keyboard dock (probably not at least).
3. Since the tegra2 devices have been on the market much longer than the tegra3 devices, the software and manufacturing are more mature and I don't want to be a beta tester for a new device.
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Well guys i am planning to buy a Tablet with a 7" or 10" Display i am hung up on 3-4 Options
1) HP Touchpad
2) Asus Transformer
3) BlackBerry Playbook
4) Nook colour Or a Kindle Fire
My budget is not more than 400$ not a single penny more. Or should i just wait for the new release of the Asus Tablet which cost around 249$
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Just got me a 101 with 32gb for $350 at Ebay, mint condition. The tab is perfect, all features work including a very fast gps lock. With Android 3.2 you're just one step to the Ice Cream Sandwich. I recommend the 101, everything works and the price just right. You will be pleased!
I wouldn't get any of the products you have listed. I would save up a bit longer and get the Prime (if you really need one soon) or wait until Q2 and pickup the TF701 (the 1920x1080 res one).
All of the products you listed (besides the Kindle / Nook) are at the EOL or completely done (Touchpad).
The Nook/Kindle are just under powered imo.
Don't get me wrong, all of the ones I've played with are nice devices. Just if I am spending a decent amount of money on something, I want it to be new and good for a while after I purchase it, not something that is already outdated.
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for me, the decision was to wait for MeMo or get the transformer now. I got a transformer for a few reasons:
1. I would have been happy with a 7" screen, but I'm happier with a 10".
2. The MeMo will not have a keyboard dock (probably not at least).
3. Since the tegra2 devices have been on the market much longer than the tegra3 devices, the software and manufacturing are more mature and I don't want to be a beta tester for a new device.
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Ahh well you have made a right point about the gpu. but your are paying 100$ more than the TF707
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Just got me a 101 with 32gb for $350 at Ebay, mint condition. The tab is perfect, all features work including a very fast gps lock. With Android 3.2 you're just one step to the Ice Cream Sandwich. I recommend the 101, everything works and the price just right. You will be pleased!
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So what can you say about the transformer is it outdated or still a good buy
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You’re somewhat late buying a 101 for $400.
I was waiting for the Prime, until Black Friday came along. Brand new, you bet the 101 at $250 knocks it out of the ballpark. At $400 and with what’s looming, I’d wait.
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So what can you say about the transformer is it outdated or still a good buy
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Products become outdated only when it's no longer supported by the maker or new software is no longer available. The Transformer is not outdated, in fact over 99% of the apps out there will run on it, and Asus is about to provide an ICS update that will enhance its functionality. For your targeted budget I would consider the Transformer as the best buy among those in your list.
The other consideration is your own personal usage, what kind of programs are planning to run on your tablet? Most users want something with reader functions to read books, media entertainment like music and movies, children educational programs, internet browsing, video and audio chatting, newspapers and magazines, personal data managment like bills, records, checkbooks. The Transformer will do all these and more for you.
yes the tablet is a beast.
got mine for 270 on ebay mint condition and im loving it
rooted with custom rom. sucks i cant get a keyboard cheap
im a college student a keyboard is a must buy for me. for now i cant really buy anything since school is sucking up all my money
anyway you should buy it although the development for it is really slow. we still waiting for ICS( FFS Asus hurry the fudge up)
I think the Asus Transformer is still very much a relevant tablet. I just got mine from Tiger Direct for $299 on a Valentine's Special.
Right now the development and spec are growing exponentially and you will find yourself waiting just a little bit longer for the next version and never buy anything.
The TF101 is a very capable tablet that wi compatible with 99%+ of what is in the market right now. It is also one of the first tablets slated to receive ICS (March-2012).
My only thought here is that for $400 retail is a bit stiff knowing the prime is about $100 more. Shop around so that you don't pay full retail price. If you get a good deal, you will end up with a table that will satisfy your needs very well, and will probably cover your wants for a while too.
Get it and enjoy it!
I bought mine a few weeks ago. I did a ton of research on what's around at the moment and tossed around the idea of 7 inch vs 10 inch, looked into cost, read a ton of reviews. I couldn't justify anything as being a better deal than the Transformer w/ dock.
A few weeks later and I'm more than happy with my choice. It's a wonderful device.
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It is also one of the first tablets slated to receive ICS (March-2012).
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But keep in mind it was slated to receive ICS in December-2011, then in January, then in February and now they say March. I wouldn't buy Transformer now unless it dropped in price. Better go for sth without Tegra, so you can watch any movie you want on the tablet. Avoid Blackberry too and all 1024x600 resolution tablets.
I bought my new 32GB TF101 last week when Best Buy had it on sale for $399 and I couldn't be happier. I wasn't going to take the chance on a Prime for $100 more (when you can actually find someone who has it in stock) with all of the reported issues. Especially in my case where I was trying to replace my Acer A500 that had really poor wifi signal strength so I didn't want to go from one bad one to another.
Sure the Prime is much better on paper, but with the list of issues that it has I am not so sure it is a great buy right now. If it was readily in stock it might be worth at least a chance because you could try exchanging it a couple times, but IMO it certainly isn't worth it when your only other option is to RMA it.
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If it was readily in stock it might be worth at least a chance because you could try exchanging it a couple times, but IMO it certainly isn't worth it when your only other option is to RMA it.
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*lol* I looked for one. It seemed a few weeks ago there wasn't *any* in existance at any price. Right now I'm happy with the one I have - might upgrade next year, to this years model.
I got the 16 gig and tossed a 16 gig SD card I had lying around.
Well thanks for your input guys all I want from my tablet is Entertainment like games and movies nothing else. I have seen people saying that this tablet is a bit heavy and you cant carry it wherever you go so what's your say on this. And the most important factor is I live In india and the only store that ships it is Amazon I can't find any other option to buy from
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I am quite confused whether to wait for the launch of TF701 or just buy a transformer
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I've had my hands on a Transformer for a while now and I must say it's great.
If your question was : Will I enjoy using a TF101?
I'd say : Definitely!
Will there be some other sexy tablet released in the near future that you'll want to buy ?
Most likely! but keep in mind that this will always be the case... There's always something new and exciting to wait for.
The Android is always greener on the other side of my time machine...
www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_TF101/
4.0 upgradable
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Xiaomi MI2

Is sold out. So lets take bets... the preorders were already inflated from $315 to $399
I'm betting that stock will be found on eBay/Amazon during the holidays or early 2013 starting at $699
I wont be paying that much.
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And... what does this have to do with the Atrix?
i try to pre-order from china from official site xiaomi.com the mi2 but the first mobiles are the beta version, final version pre-order is not yet.
Oh, no xiaomi sub-forum and u put it in the atrix, thanks
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Is sold out. So lets take bets... the preorders were already inflated from $315 to $399
I'm betting that stock will be found on eBay/Amazon during the holidays or early 2013 starting at $699
I wont be paying that much.
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1. it's cheap and a power monster.
2. it's not sold out. it's just "booked out". like restaurant is booked fully does not mean all booked customers will go there for sure. i expect 50% people who got the mi phone bookings will place the order.
3. no use for non chinese user. cause few english based developers will have the phone. and a lot of translations, localizations need to be done.
4. quality and delivery time are unknown.
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3. no use for non chinese user. cause few english based developers will have the phone. and a lot of translations, localizations need to be done.
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I suspect (or rather, hope) that the Mi2 will manage to find popularity, and maybe even official distribution outside China. There really isn't anything comparable coming to the RoW market at this kind of price point at the moment, so there will be a lot of interest from developers abroad.
I, for one, don't even like Miui, but if I could have that hardware running ported CM10 I'd be happy as a pig in s**t - especially given it's a 4.3" phone at 720p, and AFAIK the only other option is the Sony which is far more expensive and doesn't have the horsepower of the Mi2. I'm not really a fan of big screens, but I do like having all the pixels
Hey, maybe somebody will want to swap a Mi2 for my One X one day :victory:
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