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Asus responds to Transformer Prime GPS and bootloader issues: deal with it

By Michael Crider
on 3 Jan, 2012

There's been a lot of negative feedback from early adopters of the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, first over some poor GPS performance, then over a bootloader locked with 128-bit encryption. While the former is probably a hardware issue, the latter is a software decision that's keeping paying customers from taking advantage of the Transformer PRime's hardware with custom kernels and ROMs. Notebook Italia reports that the Asus Italy has responded to customer outcry. The response is not likely to make many users happy.

ASUS Transformer Prime update brings camera, GPS fixes

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Jan, 2012

The all powerful ASUS Transformer Prime quad-core tablet that seems to be sold out just about everywhere these days is apparently getting a little over the air (OTA) software update today that should make a few users plenty happy. One important note is fixes for GPS, although the bootloader is another story.

Transformer Prime users upset over 128-bit locked bootloader

By Michael Crider
on 2 Jan, 2012

There's nothing to take the wind out of a new flagship device's sales like a big power-user buzzkill. A considerable amount of drama came Motorola's way when it revealed that the DROID RAZR would arrive with a locked bootloader, and now it seems that the Android tablet of the hour is getting the same treatment. XDA-Developers members have called for a nuisance campaign after discovering that the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime comes with a bootloader locked with 128-bit encryption, making custom kernels and most community-developed ROMs impossible to run on the advanced tablet.

Transformer Prime GPS issues arise, activate WiFi to fix

By Michael Crider
on 30 Dec, 2011

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer prime is currently king of the hill as far as Android tablets go, but that doesn't mean it's perfect. As we've seen with other high-profile devices, a single critical failure can sound a sour note for an otherwise great piece of tech. For the Transformer Prime, that sour note appears to be the GPS radio, according to a growing thread over at XDA Developers. Users are reporting extremely poor GPS performance when not connected to wireless networks.

Asus projects as many as 6 million tablet sales in 2012

By Michael Crider
on 23 Dec, 2011

The Eee Pad Transformer Prime is king of the hill for Android tablets at the moment, despite an embarrassing objection from an entirely different kind of robot. Now Asus CEO Jonney Shih, who revealed the tablet himself at a conference months ago, says the company expects to sell at least three and as many as six million tablets next year. Taiwan Economic News reports the quote, noting that a considerable number of Transformer Prime units are experiencing WiFi difficulties, though Asus has already begun a replacement program for affected customers.

Hasbro sues Asus over Transformer Prime name

By Michael Crider
on 21 Dec, 2011

There's no question that Asus knew about the association with a certain mega-popular toy line when they christened their follow up to the original Transformer as the "Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime". Anyone born before 1990 will remember the Transformers action figures and cartoons, and anyone born after 1990 will recognize the Michael Bay films. Hasbro, the original creator of the transforming toys, didn't take kindly to Asus' free bit of nostalgic nomenclature. According to MocoNews, the toy manufacturer is suing the electronics manufacturer over the name, claiming that it could be confused with the series protagonist Optimus Prime.

Clove cuts 32GB Transformer Prime price and delays ship date on 64GB version

By Shane McGlaun
on 19 Dec, 2011

Clove has issued an update for the folks in the UK that were thinking about pre-ordering or have pre-ordered the Asus Transformer Prime tablet. The pre-orders kicked off last week at Clove and the 32GB version was up for pre-order with the keyboard accessory for £550.80 including the VAT. The good news in the update from Clove is that the 32GB tablet has a lower price and still includes the keyboard accessory.

ASUS Transformer Prime pre-orders available from EXPANSYS

By Cory Gunther
on 13 Dec, 2011

ASUS and their hotly anticipated quad-core tablet the Transformer Prime has been causing a bit of a stir lately. Selling out everywhere before it's even available and multiple online retailers having to turn away pre-orders. I know many of our readers have been looking for a place to order so today we have some great news -- Expansys-USA has opened up pre-orders and you can get one now, but you'd better hurry.

ASUS confirms Transformer Prime will be available on launch day

By Cory Gunther
on 10 Dec, 2011

Yesterday some rumors started floating around that the ASUS Transformer Prime had been delayed after weeks of pre-orders selling out. Apparently someone from Phandroid received word that an online retailer was canceling orders due to hardware and WiFi problems and the Prime would be delayed until next year and after the holiday season. We are happy to report this is not the case.

ASUS Transformer Prime Review

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Dec, 2011

Say hello to the next generation of Android tablets -- that would be quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 tablets to be exact. With 2011 dominated by the Tegra 2 we expect 2012 to be similar. Ahead of the pack comes ASUS with the worlds first quad-core slate, the Eee Pad Transformer Prime. Being similar to many other tablets around can the Prime boost ahead of the pack and make a name for itself, or will it just be another in the flood of Android tablets? With good looks, a fancy radial spun aluminum design and that ultra-powerful processor we think it will hold its own just fine. Read on below for all the details, video, and pictures you can handle.