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I love my Transformer. It really is a great product. However, many people experience awful QC. Every transformer has semi-quiet speakers, and Adobe STILL has not enabled hardware acceleration for Flash. These reasons are starting to reconsider my suggestion of getting the Transformer.
I don't want him receiving a Transformer with Light-Bleeding, Creaking, Or any hardware related issue but this product is so incredible.
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I love my Transformer.
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So why not tell him the whole story ... then he can decide for himself. I knew, that QC issues might to be expected and bought it nevertheless and didn't regret it
I just sold ny ipad 2 and this thing is awesome. Very functional and just works the way you would expect it. Im just now figuring out the swipe keyboard. Very cool though. Very fast.
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So why not tell him the whole story ... then he can decide for himself. I knew, that QC issues might to be expected and bought it nevertheless and didn't regret it
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+1. And if possible, have him go to a store where he can try hands-on the one he will adopt as his newest family member. That way he can be sure it doesn't creak, at least. Checking for light leaks would be difficult, but he should be able to check for the creaks at least. And if he finds problems when he brings it home and charges it up, he should be able to exchange it w/o going through asus.
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And if he finds problems when he brings it home and charges it up, he should be able to exchange it w/o going through asus.
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Buying at a local shop has it's advantages
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I love my Transformer. It really is a great product. However, many people experience awful QC. Every transformer has semi-quiet speakers, and Adobe STILL has not enabled hardware acceleration for Flash. These reasons are starting to reconsider my suggestion of getting the Transformer.
I don't want him receiving a Transformer with Light-Bleeding, Creaking, Or any hardware related issue but this product is so incredible.
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It's funny how you're blaming ASUS for its problems. There have been multiple revisions, my first TF101 and there are no problems with it. If you're going to "reconsider [your] suggestion of getting the Transformer" then you need to not single out the Transformer but single out all Android tablets because of the Flash problem. Not the tablet.
And as far as getting a tablet in store. Eh... it goes both ways, ordering it online could save you a couple of bucks. Just make sure you get it from a reputable etailer such as Newegg or Amazon. I'd highly suggest Newegg, great customer service and you can return it easily there.
And the lightbleeding issue is not because of ASUS. It's because of IPS screen technology.
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It's funny how you're blaming ASUS for its problems. There have been multiple revisions, my first TF101 and there are no problems with it. If you're going to "reconsider [your] suggestion of getting the Transformer" then you need to not single out the Transformer but single out all Android tablets because of the Flash problem. Not the tablet.
And as far as getting a tablet in store. Eh... it goes both ways, ordering it online could save you a couple of bucks. Just make sure you get it from a reputable etailer such as Newegg or Amazon. I'd highly suggest Newegg, great customer service and you can return it easily there.
And the lightbleeding issue is not because of ASUS. It's because of IPS screen technology.
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The transformer was the best choice for me. My friend was instantly wowed by it, and its amazing price.
Bull****. Asus has terrible QC and you know it. It has light bleeding, sure! But not to mention that MANY people have creaking, broken seals, broken speakers, and a ton of other issues does make it ASUS' fault. And revisions? I have a perfect B50 unit, but many B60 units are faulty as hell. He is getting a Transformer and I hope he will like it.
So I have been reading a lot of threads recently about people debating upon the two, and just wanted to know who plans on upgrading and whos staying.
Personally I own the OG Transformer, rooted of course, and have no intentions to update, a new processor is not going to get me to give up my pride and joy!
I'm honestly glad to have a TF101 now and didn't sell it off to get a Prime. With all of the problems with the Prime (poor wifi, removed GPS functionality) I am happy to have let it pass by. That said, I am kinda drooling over the just announced TF700T.... basically a re-designed Prime to fix wifi/gps and with a 1920x1200 resolution!!! Yummy!!!
The TF Prime looks pretty half baked. By the looks of it Asus more or less released a beta product and then charged 500 bucks for it. Once problems started cropping up they announce the TF700 as an "upscale" version of the original Prime which was fraught with issues. I think I will stick to my original TF101 to see if anyone with a clue makes a compelling upgrade for me.
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I'm honestly glad to have a TF101 now and didn't sell it off to get a Prime. With all of the problems with the Prime (poor wifi, removed GPS functionality) I am happy to have let it pass by. That said, I am kinda drooling over the just announced TF700T.... basically a re-designed Prime to fix wifi/gps and with a 1920x1200 resolution!!! Yummy!!!
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And the prime dock is supposed to be interchangeable drool lol
I got my tranformer in early december as a gift from my mother. I was seriously thinking about selling it and going for the prime but it's sufficient for what i use it for. Like everyone else I'm seeing a LOT of negative Prime feedback.
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There are only two reasons I can see for getting a Prime if you already have the OG.
A.) You just got to have it. Just like that 2012 Lambo in your driveway.
B.) You're in need of a 32GB/$500 price range tablet with a dock and can choose between TF101-B1 and TF202-B1.
In boat B, I was still tempted to get another TF101-B1 but don't want e.g. a B80 to replace my B50.
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I'm a fan of sticking with a device until it no longer suits my needs. my tf does everything I need it to wonderfully. there may be quite a few generations of tablets before I "need" to update.
Now that I have some money, I probably would sell off my transformer to get the TF700T eventually..
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That's utter crap...
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Asus totally rushed the Prime. Quad core is good and all but they should've spent more time on the OG Transformer. For Example, correcting the power button, light bleeding from the screen, and HONEYCOMB!!! However, in the world of business I guess you have to do everything and anything to remain relevant. I'm Sticking with my Transformer!
Indeed the prime is not even released in most countries and they already announce a new version... they just wanted to be the first on the market and rushed the product release.
ICS is released for it now only a couple of weeks after, as if a normal company wouldn't have waited 2 weeks more for a proper release and as if they didn't know the GPS was borked when they shipped out the product.
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i will make up my mind after ics update is released for tf101. HC makes the tablet slightly unresponsive and i can definitely feel the lag here and there. if ics makes all that go away, it just feel like brand new device again for me and i am happy to stick with it until either it's stolen, destroyed or sold
Sticking with the OG as well. It took me a while to get the original one without bleeding on the bottom. Now there's reports that Prime has GPS issues (or GPS is unsupported to begin with due to the unibody design), I very much like my TF101 with working GPS. This is not to ignore that the Prime has a boatload of new features including a better screen, thinner profile, better design, better cameras, better processor, etcetera.
But the TF101 works and Asus is on a tear releasing new tablets way too often, they've just announced the TF700 that probably pissed off some Prime customers.
In all, TF101 works, I got one without problems, I'll keep it until at least a year or two when the landscape has settled and I can see what's coming out or is out and then replace my TF101 with the best Asus tablet then. Selling and buying every time they release a new one is somewhat stupid IMO, especially when Asus is releasing tablets so quickly. It's best to wait IMO until your device becomes old and outdated and unsupported and then choose.
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Sticking with the OG as well. It took me a while to get the original one without bleeding on the bottom. Now there's reports that Prime has GPS issues (or GPS is unsupported to begin with due to the unibody design), I very much like my TF101 with working GPS. This is not to ignore that the Prime has a boatload of new features including a better screen, thinner profile, better design, better cameras, better processor, etcetera.
But the TF101 works and Asus is on a tear releasing new tablets way too often, they've just announced the TF700 that probably pissed off some Prime customers.
In all, TF101 works, I got one without problems, I'll keep it until at least a year or two when the landscape has settled and I can see what's coming out or is out and then replace my TF101 with the best Asus tablet then. Selling and buying every time they release a new one is somewhat stupid IMO, especially when Asus is releasing tablets so quickly. It's best to wait IMO until your device becomes old and outdated and unsupported and then choose.
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I agree. I will probably keep My transformer for about a year or so. Hell, I still have my HD2 in mint condition. I like to hold on to products until they're obsolete and not just upgraded (e.g. extra camera and memory)
As someone who has a B40 transformer (yeah an oldie) and just got a dock if i were to get another tablet i would be getting a memo. I could afford $250 as an upgrade and it wouldn't have the primes problems, would be much fore pocketable as well as have a tegra 3. Would just need to see what the dev community would be like but at its price...
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I agree. I will probably keep My transformer for about a year or so. Hell, I still have my HD2 in mint condition. I like to hold on to products until they're obsolete and not just upgraded (e.g. extra camera and memory)
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i was on the same boat, till i upgrade my hd2 to galaxy note
I'm not made of money so I'll be sticking with my TF101.
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I'm a fan of sticking with a device until it no longer suits my needs. my tf does everything I need it to wonderfully. there may be quite a few generations of tablets before I "need" to update.
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I totally agree with this, as tempting as the newer models are.........
I like the fact my OG dont show finger prints all over the outside and that it has two speakers.
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I like the fact my OG dont show finger prints all over the outside and that it has two speakers.
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The speakers are very loud and clear. My friend's laptop speakers can't even compete, despite the fact he paid $200 dollars more lol. I haven't heard the sound on the Prime though, I wonder if its as loud and clear as ours.
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Thats what happen when you rush releases, be happy that google and motor ola are testing ics before release (or maybe not).
Serves 'em right...
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Thats what happen when you rush releases, be happy that google and motor ola are testing ics before release (or maybe not).
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Well said.
Asus botched the HW by rushing it, and have already essentially announced its replacement. Sounds like they did the same with the ICS release also.
I bought an ASUS high-end laptop 4 or 5 years ago - it was not quite a 1st tier product; they cut too many corners. But to be honest, I barely missed Amazon's first pre-order; I'd have bought one if I could have (That early-adopter itch.....I was lucky in this case)
Thinking about Lenovo or Toshiba now, and giving the grandkids the Xoom with ICS; but will wait a couple of months until I see what is both hot and working in the tablet market.
Sad that Moto has no real new products at this point at least. Their problem, not mine.
Because their dev team is so much inferior to our EOS team and all Xoom Devs.
Remember what the Xoom was like when it first came out? Buggy, slow, and a browser that wouldn't stay running for more than 5mins.
No way the Xoom was ever that bad. It's like a train wreck over there. Not only the GPS, wifi, Bluetooth issues, also problems with touch screen and especially the display, which has developed very strong horizontal banding, mostly since the ICS upgrade Asus support sounds much less effective and concerned than Motorola.
I'm really glad I have a Xoom.
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Serves 'em right...
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What about the end users? Does it serve them right that their $500 (or $600) tablet is now closer to totally unusable after the ICS update? As if their pre-ICS hardware issues weren't enough of a slap in the face. There is nothing "right" about their Transformer Primes having hardware and software issues and definitely nothing right about gloating about it. I'm not a Transformer Prime owner (I'm a proud fellow Xoom owner) but its not right to make fun of the situation. ASUS has nothing to lose other than positive mind share while their consumers are stuck with a very expensive paperweight.
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What about the end users? Does it serve them right that their $500 (or $600) tablet is now closer to totally unusable after the ICS update? As if their pre-ICS hardware issues weren't enough of a slap in the face. There is nothing "right" about their Transformer Primes having hardware and software issues and definitely nothing right about gloating about it. I'm not a Transformer Prime owner (I'm a proud fellow Xoom owner) but its not right to make fun of the situation. ASUS has nothing to lose other than positive mind share while their consumers are stuck with a very expensive paperweight.
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I agree, it's a sad situation for the TF Prime owners. Hopefully they will get a fix for some of the most egregious problems very soon.
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I agree, it's a sad situation for the TF Prime owners. Hopefully they will get a fix for some of the most egregious problems very soon.
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ASUS owes their Transformer Prime customers a HUGE sincere apology. Make that two: one for bad hardware design choices and one for a horrible software experience. For example, their solution for the poor GPS reception is to remove it as a listed feature for the Transformer Prime on their website? Nice one.
Anything not done right is not worth doing at all...
1. I'm glad I returned my Prime and picked up the Xoom. The Prime is now $400 in some spots and I'd still pick the Xoom over it.
2. Motorola is smart for doing the soak tests.
Hey Everyone!
Like the thread title says, I'm looking to buy a tablet. I never really wanted one because I thought they were excessive luxury items but Amazon's Kindle Fire announcement (mostly it's $200 price tag) made me think for the first time about getting a tablet.
However, once I learned about the Fire not having a microSD port, I looked at the B&N Nook Tablet. I played with it in stores and I really liked it, but that 7" screen isn't optimal for me. I was looking for other options and came across the refurbished Transformers going for $300 on Tigerdirect. (Using my Chase credit card, I can buy it from Amazon and get 5% cashback which means I can get the Transformer for about $285)
Obviously this forum is biased, but do you guys recommend the Transformer? I'd love the Prime, but I just don't have that kind of money as a college student. Am I better off going with the newer Nook Tablet? Have you guys heard of any problems with these refurbed Transformers?
Thanks in advance!
Asus refurbs have a bad name to them lately. Either way, I love my Transformer. I returned an iPad2 to buy it. My wife returned her Kindle Fire because she expected it to be more like the Transformer. Said she'd rather have no tablet, then a half a tablet.
So, my vote goes to Yes, Buy it.
I'll chime in here. I've had my Transformer since the summer and I must admit that I absolutely love it. For me it offers the ultimate in portability and choice. Whatever your desire, be it watching a movie, reading a book, updating a work document, accessing your home computer, playing a game or browsing the web, it is an ultra portable extension of your computing life. If you are already in the Android ecosystem, once you register your tablet all of your Android apps will show up on your device for download. Some things it does not do well is picture taking but who uses a tablet for taking pictures? Tethered to my Android phone, I have the internet anywhere on the go. I use it with the Swype keyboard (you have to sign up for the beta) to take notes at meetings and can nearly keep up with the spoken word. If that's not good enough at a meeting, voice record it. If you have kids, there is plethora of movies, games activities to keep them quiet in the back seat on a long ride. I rooted my tablet more because I like to tinker, but out of the box I think you will find that there is not much need to do so if you are no so inclined. The stock ROM is smooth and responsive and full of useful apps; not overly bloated with proprietary B.S. In short, what are you waiting for? Pull the trigger and you won't regret the investment; it's tons of fun and useful when needed.
I have to agree with aburgthing, it's a great tablet. I also got mine this summer to replace my Asus eeepc 1005HA which was so slow that I would rather use my Incredible instead of that slow piece of crap. I use mine constantly.
The thing is absolutely amazing because IMO it can do way more than your standard netbook, if you're a college student (like I was up until a month ago!) you'll definitely want to get the keyboard also. It's a great addition for multiple reasons: It makes typing way easier (IMO it's kind of awkward to type with your thumbs on a 10" screen), it provides you with a stand when you don't feel like holding the tablet, It gives you another 9 hour battery, it provides you with 2 usb ports which function exactly like usb ports on a pc and you get an SD card slot which supports up to (the current) 128GB. Not to mention if you install an app like syncSMS you can send text messages to friends during class with the professor being none the wiser (since the texts can be sent and received via your TF to your phone)!
It's an amazing piece of technology, I spent $600 total on mine and I don't regret it one bit.
look for some used equipment deals first. Usually you can find better deal than refurb.
I've seen people call it "OG" but I don't know what it stands for?
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I've seen people call it "OG" but I don't know what it stands for?
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OG = OriGinal. (Added by edit - I guess it's original ganster. Always thought it was for original or orgie)
That or orgie. Come on! You know what I mean. I am absolutely convinced most guys got the TF101 to have a portible porn viewing device.
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Original gangster
OP: I love this tablet, I use it everyday for business, gaming, media, Web surfing... You get the idea.
I would but new or from a reputable source if you go used. If you plan on typing a lot then get the dock also, it really makes this tab stand out compared to the rest.
I have zero regret with this tablet, much preferred over all the other choices... Aside from the prime, but i'm waiting for the revised version.
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I bought mine "like new" from Amazon for a pretty reasonable price from warehouse deals.
id have to say the transformer in my opinion is the best tablet out there minus the prime when its worked out. ....laugh all you want but id be willing to bet i am over 10 ft away from my tab for less than a few minutes a day i m pretty much attached to it....and except for things tht are just impossible to do, i have completely replaced my laptop with it.im a student as well and its done everything ive needed it to do/
I decided to pull the trigger. I'm really excited to get it! Thanks again everyone!
BTW, what did one of you mean when you said ASUS refurbs have a bad name recently?
I am very happy with the Transformer purchased mine around the time of the Touchpad big sale.Boy glad I did not get that thing,and wanted a tablet and hands down it is the best for the price.Picked up the dock at Christmas for $99 from Amazon a good deal.Check online for a good price I was lucky the price had dropped under $370 at the time.The refurbished will save you some but not that much imo save and get it new.
Absolutely love my Transformer. I would definitely buy it again if I had to. It is fast and I have not had any problems with it at all, everything works great. I think some places are even selling new ones cheaper now that the Prime is out as well, but I could be mistaken. I say go with the transformer.
just make sure the refurbed transformers are not ones with the bad light bleeding issue! thats the only issue i've had so far with my transformer...not a major problem, but can really annoy you at times
I had an ipad, ordered the Prime. Changed my shipping speed and Amazon graciously kicked me to the back of the line and i got backordered untill mid Feb so i cancelled.
So glad it happened, i grabbed a refurb OG Transformer and i love it. With the right rom and kernel it kicks my wife's laptops butt on loading webpages, and if you have seen anything on ICS it will just be that much faster. Very glad i saved the 200 bucks, power button is pretty weak though on my refurb but ill fix it if it gets too bad.
Glad to see you pulled the trigger, welcome to the darkside!
Isn't that how it always works? I was originally with Nook Color, then I traded up to a Galaxy Tab, then I traded up to a Transformer. I kept finding reasons to justify the cost.
The TF201 has some issues of its own, particularly flaky QC and poor wi-fi and GPS reception, of which the TF101 has neither but has had QC issues in the beginning (I believe they're all ironed out now).
The TF201 has a smooth, slick design, better thinner profile and weight, a better processor, better screen, better camera, overall better device but its issues are alarming and the fact that they announced the TF700T which seems like an admission of poor design for the TF201 leads me to believe you should either stick with the tried and true TF101 or at least wait until the TF700T.
Try looking on craigslist.
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sadly i didnt like the TF201, finger print magnet :/ the TF700 looks better though
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sadly i didnt like the TF201, finger print magnet :/ the TF700 looks better though
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You should get an ipad2. Apple came out with this anti-fingerprint technology where your fingerprints are instantly dissolved the moment you touched the screen.
Yeah I really want one. I'm not interested in prime yet since there's nothing new coming out for it yet. I really dont see the point of spending 500 dollars on it
Anyway is there anything or any user problems I should know about TF1 or should I looking for something else
Thank you
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You might be kicking yourself later for not buying a Prime. Just sayin.
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You might be kicking yourself later for not buying a Prime. Just sayin.
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I Agree!!!
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You might be kicking yourself later for not buying a Prime. Just sayin.
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Or he might not. There have been numerous, well documented issues around the lack of QA on the Prime's release.
The real question is WHAT are you going to use the tablet for? If you want high powered Android gaming then maybe you SHOULD look at the Prime. I think all the really defective ones are out of the supply chain now. But if you buy the Prime and GPS is important to you, expect to buy an external GPS puck or find a way for your phone to supply GPS.
What should you know about the TF101?
ICS is currently expected in early to mid Feb.
The battery life rocks, and with the dock is incredible.
Tablet is rootable, but the bootloader is encrypted.
CWM and some nice ROMs are available, Krakd and Revolver are the most popular. I can't make a recommendation, I just installed Krakd about 20 min ago.
If you get the keyboard/dock and the cursor randomly jumps from field to field turn off the touch pad.
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You might be kicking yourself later for not buying a Prime. Just sayin.
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Why would He?
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The only recommendation I can give is to not buy from Best Buy. =P
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You might be kicking yourself later for not buying a Prime. Just sayin.
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I don't think so. I'm perfectly happy with my TF101 and plan on using it for a while. The duo core tablet won't be outdated for at least a couple more years. Remember that the prime's only real advantage over the OG is gaming. If the OP doesn't game, there's really no point in getting the prime.
I picked up a used one on craigslist two weekends ago. Absolutely love it. Not having the quad core hasnt bothered me and having the extra 300 dollars in my pocket (got it for 350 with a dock) was well worth it.
I have had issues trying to get a custom rom on it. Mine is rooted .21 but not so clear on how to get the recovery on there for some reason.
I have had zero problems (operational) the past two weeks with my TF101. Completely enjoy having it.
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I picked up a used one on craigslist two weekends ago. Absolutely love it. Not having the quad core hasnt bothered me and having the extra 300 dollars in my pocket (got it for 350 with a dock) was well worth it.
I have had issues trying to get a custom rom on it. Mine is rooted .21 but not so clear on how to get the recovery on there for some reason.
I have had zero problems (operational) the past two weeks with my TF101. Completely enjoy having it.
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Just wait for ics .
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Just wait for ics .
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Thats my plan. Its rooted with root saver(if that works as planned) so we shall see. I am completely satisfied with this purchase.
Thanks guys.. I have to say I was thinking about the hype of the prime. There is no doubt that that machine looks amazing on paper... But I am not a gamer at all, that's why I was looking at the OG Transformer. Thanks for the clarification and the recommendations.
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As a householder with 2 TF101s, 2 Ipads and a Blackberry Playbook, I can honestly not fault the Transformers. They belong to the kids and never cease to amaze me what they are capable of doing with them. Apart from hardcore gaming, I struggle to think what the advantage of quadcore would be.
awesome thank you guys
read all the replies.
i do use my tablet for games sometimes as you can see on my sig. i have a ps3 so i dont really care about games much except when im in college. but im going to buy PSVITA in couple weeks for that. anyway i think TF1 would be great for my college work and stuff
i didnt know the bootloader was encrypted
thats the only reason why i sold my A100 in the first place. because the bootloader was locked. i couldn't mess with it or anything
and i agree with some of you. i dont see the point of getting TF prime now. since there are so many issues with it.
i will buy TF1 on ebay friday.hopefully by Monday i can start college with my beautiful TF
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The only recommendation I can give is to not buy from Best Buy. =P
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I bought mine (the one I'm typing this on) from Best Buy...
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You might be kicking yourself later for not buying a Prime. Just sayin.
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I returned my Prime and bought the TF101. Now I have no more headaches.
TF 101 rocks
For the money I and less hassles I would get the TF101, personally I think serious gaming on a tablet is not worth an upgrade to a prime. The controller situation is not great or even good compared to a console or computer.
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Or he might not. There have been numerous, well documented issues around the lack of QA on the Prime's release.
The real question is WHAT are you going to use the tablet for? If you want high powered Android gaming then maybe you SHOULD look at the Prime. I think all the really defective ones are out of the supply chain now. But if you buy the Prime and GPS is important to you, expect to buy an external GPS puck or find a way for your phone to supply GPS.
What should you know about the TF101?
ICS is currently expected in early to mid Feb.
The battery life rocks, and with the dock is incredible.
Tablet is rootable, but the bootloader is encrypted.
CWM and some nice ROMs are available, Krakd and Revolver are the most popular. I can't make a recommendation, I just installed Krakd about 20 min ago.
If you get the keyboard/dock and the cursor randomly jumps from field to field turn off the touch pad.
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only lingering problem I know of is GPS. That isn't huge for most people with a wifi tablet. Original 101 has its problems too like quality control issues and falling AC adapters.
Not to mention the 201 has a faster processor and more cores, typically more storage than the most common 101s. Battery life might be better, screen might be better, etc.
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awesome thank you guys
read all the replies.
i do use my tablet for games sometimes as you can see on my sig. i have a ps3 so i dont really care about games much except when im in college. but im going to buy PSVITA in couple weeks for that. anyway i think TF1 would be great for my college work and stuff
i didnt know the bootloader was encrypted
thats the only reason why i sold my A100 in the first place. because the bootloader was locked. i couldn't mess with it or anything
and i agree with some of you. i dont see the point of getting TF prime now. since there are so many issues with it.
i will buy TF1 on ebay friday.hopefully by Monday i can start college with my beautiful TF
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101 has issues too. You must have missed all the threads with people having light bleed, messed up screens (my first one), speaker problems, etc. then my failed AC charger.
Also Asus said they will be unlocking the bootloader on the prime soon. Not sure what happened with doing it on the 101...
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tekkitan said:
only lingering problem I know of is GPS. That isn't huge for most people with a wifi tablet. Original 101 has its problems too like quality control issues and falling AC adapters.
Not to mention the 201 has a faster processor and more cores, typically more storage than the most common 101s. Battery life might be better, screen might be better, etc.
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There are still some units being shipped with light bleed.
And they used pogo pins for connecting the WiFi and GPS antennae to the boards, so this is a hardware issue and it can be fixed, but it is still problematic in random units.
Make sure when you purchase you check under direct sunlight for dust under screen mine had several specs bottom left and also light bleed from bottom I replaced 2 units I love mine [email protected]
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