what's the point of getting gps on such a big tablet? get a smartphone then

i wasn't talking about others



Just because you or [insert person] have no use of [a function] doesn't mean that it applies for other people as well.

it's a very useful tool for hikers and outdoor people, geo surveyors, etc. picture with GPS data, offline terrain map plotting, capturing images and putting it straight to a word doc. and this is just ONE application with GPS. seriously i don't even know why i bothered replying fanboi questions like this

This post has been edited by C-Fu: Jan 8 2012, 01:09 PM

Let's not debate whether is it good to use GPS on a 10 inch tablet.. it'll get us no where.

I think we all can agree is
TP is great! but no GPS is dissapointing because we initially expected it to have it.

For those that want GPS + 3G, wait for TPv2 i guess
For those that don't mind without GPS, go ahead with TP

GPS or no, it's still the 1st Tablet Tegra 3. And i think it'll be one of the tablets that gets the most support from XDA Dev, (same as HD2) which is my main reason for getting this

haters gonna hate more

good news. i believe the TP 3G will have that GPS signal problem fixed. so just wait and see how Asus deal with this sort of thing. it is happening and there's nothing you can do. furthermore, TP with Win8 is otw though it might be long from now but well, still it is becoming a reality.

This post has been edited by emy_xvidia: Jan 8 2012, 03:16 PM

Got 3G version already?
With Win8, that something to drool about

^not yet. It's otw. And only God knows when it's gonna be here in malaysia market.
TP with Win8 is on its way too. but dont be too excited about it. It might be here end of this year. That if the earth would still exist by the end of this year. (

good news for those who can really wait, but for ppl like me who are already in the market for a laptop replacement, it's not news at all, i need the TP NOW! and by the time the 3g version comes out (2nd half of 2012), there would be tonnes of other choices like the Samsung (rumored) quad core 11 inch tablet with super high res screen.

What ? a downgraded processor to dual core for 3G model ?


Hope it's rumors

This post has been edited by Maxieos: Jan 8 2012, 05:55 PM

that is not TF201 3g model.

just another rumor for TF202 high resolution dual core

Is there any place or anyone i can buy the Asus TP from, cash and carry.

then you will be spoilt for more choices. waiting sucks, i know. but due to the fact that the current model ones do not interest you in any way, i believe, then waiting is your only choice unless you can live with the fact that your Prime has a faulty GPS.

Perhaps, but for those who wants/prefers the Asus model would most probably be because of the great integration with the keyboard+dock. Because without that, the TFP would essentially be like any other tablet (minus the GPS).

ASUS made a BIG BIG blunder over the use of aluminium casing for this one. You can almost see some bosses in ASUS goes "ok for TFP we put all aluminium case and charge a premium for it" without bothering asking engineers if it's a good idea or not.

3G signal would definitely be affected by the aluminium casing as well.

Hold your horses guys!!

Asus announces a new Transformer Prime TF700T with 10.1" Super IPS 1080p display with a 1.3GHz Quaddie

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/asus-ee...lshare_facebook

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This post has been edited by -kytz-: Jan 10 2012, 02:51 AM

I think this is not a friendly thing towards current early adopters that have bought the first prime although it had many problems. I mean; adding a few different models to your line isn't a big deal, but it is when customers will see it more as a replacement for a faulty model...

Is this new model again even the 1st prime yet to begin selling officially in Malaysia?
WTH..???

The new Transformer Prime TF700T revealed

Well ... its just an announcement n wouldnt be released b4 2nd quarter even without delay (also more expensive). For me, its not a surprise anymore if there's a new android device coming out every 6 months.

Btw, ICS come earlier to ATP ...

http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/9/2695218/i...mer-prime-today

Asus going to launch TP this week in sg
Dear all, we understand many has concerns on the price of the Transformer Prime in SG, as well as the additional 200 sets of the Transformer Prime which we are offering to the public. Thus, this is an official statement from Asus to address your concerns. Hope this helps. Thanks for all the support.

1) Promotion for Facebook members are limited to 100 sets and we are offering an additional 200 sets (tablets only) to the public to purchase it at a special price of SGD$699. The difference between the Facebook promotion and the public is that for Facebook members, you are getting the bonus gift of the protective case whereby this is not offered to the additional 200 sets.

2) Official introductory retail price of Transformer Prime (tablet only): SGD$759 (UP: $899)

3) Official introductory retail price of Transformer Prime + Docking station: SGD$899 (UP: $1098)

I guess my question had finally been answered.
Thanks ASUS, but still my money is on the OG TP!
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/01/09/asus-...nsformer-prime/