ASUS Transformer Prime Reviews

[videopho]

J&R is now up for pre-order with $5 OFF coupon. (hint:techbargains)
I just ordered mine.
Let's hope on-line orders will be filled on Dec 12 as some sites said.

 

[Cruisin1]

Well just sold my Xoom on ebay so I'll be without a tablet for a few weeks damn it asus!

 

[Cruisin1]

J&R is now up for pre-order with $5 OFF coupon. (hint:techbargains)
I just ordered mine.
Let's hope on-line orders will be filled on Dec 12 as some sites said.

Hmm.. only the champagne colored one... Interesting though... no tax in CA so quite tempting.

 

[AFSOC_Commando]

I have a buyer for my OG 32GB TF-101 and have the prime on order.

For those that need USB but do not want to buy the keyboard Asus made a dongle that is already for sale and works on both pads, they also made another dongle that reads SD cards. I have that on order for $15. I currently have the keyboard and love it since it turned my little pad into a netbook while I was traveling and increased my storage, battery life and I use my micro mouse with it and it is awesome.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+T...rime&cp=1&lp=4

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Asu...&otn=3&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=4739858412021086820

 

[videopho]

Your current keyboard (assumed it's the sameTF keyboard dock) is not compatible with the Prime.

 

[videopho]

Any update on the on-line order availability?

 

[Red Storm]

Engadget says 12/19.

 

[AnMig]

Can't wait I have 2 on pre-order at J & R and they have not cancelled it yet like Amazon did.
Should be a great late x-mas gift for me and my daughter.

Wifi issues? Didn't Anands review unithave this. I guess it wasn't a faulty unit after all.

 

[SlitheryDee]

Looks very good, but it would have to be significantly better than the iPad 2 for me to consider it. Im waiting to see what the iPad 3 is like, not to mention next gen SOCs from other manufacturers.

 

[videopho]

Can't wait I have 2 on pre-order at J & R and they have not cancelled it yet like Amazon did.
Should be a great late x-mas gift for me and my daughter.

Wifi issues? Didn't Anands review unithave this. I guess it wasn't a faulty unit after all.

Go this email today in my in-box from J&R

Dear XXXX YYYYY,

We are sorry to inform you that the following item(s) you ordered
are currently not in stock. We have these on order with the manufacturer,
and hope to have them available shortly. We sincerely apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause you. Please be assured that we are doing our
best to obtain these for you as quickly as possible. If this is a "special
order" or a "pre-order" item, please be aware that this email is
automatically sent on all orders that are waiting for stock to arrive.
There is no need to contact us for a substitution on pre-orders or special
orders. If you would like to contact us, please use the information below.

 

[MooMooCow]

Go this email today in my in-box from J&R

Dear XXXX YYYYY,

We are sorry to inform you that the following item(s) you ordered
are currently not in stock. We have these on order with the manufacturer,
and hope to have them available shortly. We sincerely apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause you. Please be assured that we are doing our
best to obtain these for you as quickly as possible. If this is a "special
order" or a "pre-order" item, please be aware that this email is
automatically sent on all orders that are waiting for stock to arrive.
There is no need to contact us for a substitution on pre-orders or special
orders. If you would like to contact us, please use the information below.

The email doesn't point to anything special.

 

[AnMig]

I guess the rumored 12/19/11 release date was wrong.

Called J and R still unavailable, hinted at maybe as late as January.
Wanted to cancel one of my orders (broke down and got my daughter the 10.1 Galaxy tab instead) was told any change in the order would put me at the back of the line (>300 pre-ordred).

Will wait.

 

[videopho]

Same here. Will cancel mine too. Screw Asus for that.

 

[sygyzy]

I love my Transformer. Is it worth upgrading to the Prime? It's not a small price increase. I haven't checked OG Transformer used prices but I am guessing at least $200-300 needs to be thrown in to get Prime.

 

[poofyhairguy]

I called Office Depot today and they said they will get them the week after Christmas.

 

[papaschtroumpf]

Amazon sent me an email they can now be ordered again. 4-7 week delivery

Asus missed the Xmas window, so they won't get my money for a while, if ever on that one.

 

[videopho]

Canceled mine (J&R) today.
Screw Asus on this one for missing out big time during the Holidays.
Pretty sure Asus will be licking its wound on this timing for a while.

 

[videopho]

Just bought mine today at MicroCenter (St Louis area) for $449+tax.
Will the ICS update be automatic when the tablet is on line?

 

[hennessy1]

Yes you can also use the check for update in the settings menu as this is what I did when setting up mine today.

 

[poofyhairguy]

Once you get ICS I would recommend installing:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.beansoft.browserplus

Which is an improved stock browser.

 

[Bateluer]

Just bought mine today at MicroCenter (St Louis area) for $449+tax.

Interesting turn around?

Played with a Transformer Prime friday night, and I have to say, I was impressed. Its very snappy, and seems to have very solid battery life. The display unit was at a nearly 30 hours, pretty solid.

I was looking at the Galaxy Tab 8.9 for its lightness and portability, but the Prime blows it out of the water, has an sd card slot, and doesn't have TouchWiz bogging it down.

 

[videopho]

after a couple of false starts I thought I would never buy it but...
then MC came to the rescue, $449 + tax I guess that will make it up for what happened before xmas.

 

[videopho]

Returned the 16gb and picked up a 64gb gray at Micro Center for $549+tax instead.

 

[gorcorps]

Once you get ICS I would recommend installing:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.beansoft.browserplus

Which is an improved stock browser.

I've heard stock ICS has one of the best browsers Android's seen yet. Why change it if it's that good?

 

[ponyo]

I've heard stock ICS has one of the best browsers Android's seen yet. Why change it if it's that good?

That's basically stock browser with user agent toggle, gesture control, and couple other features added. Stock with added functionality.