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 Asus Transformer Prime TF201 Official Thread V1, Update with GPS Solution: GPS over BT

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soccergod
post Jan 6 2012, 08:07 AM

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Just received my 32GB grey prime. Updated to the latest firmware, charging and playing with it now. Extremely disappointed with the wifi and GPS performance.

For Wifi, I was able to get full bar with my transformer, but only 2/4 bars with the prime. Haven't tested the exact speed yet.

For GPS (indoor), I put it side by side with my phone, my phone was able to detect a row of satellites in less than 15 seconds with GPSTest, while the prime was still searching for signals after 3 minutes.

I am seriously considering if I should return it. hmm.gif

Update: Ran speedtest on both my phone, PC and prime all with Wifi, results looked comparable. So I guess my only concern now is the GPS performance.

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post Jan 6 2012, 09:05 AM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jan 5 2012, 06:56 PM)
did you get it from US?
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I live in US now and lucky enough to get one this soon. smile.gif
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post Jan 6 2012, 10:59 AM

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QUOTE(meeninme @ Jan 5 2012, 08:31 PM)
We're so much focused on the bad side of this tablet.
Why not take a look from a different view.

Readable outdoor
Quad-core gaming (can also cucuk ur xbox and ps3 controller)
External storage
Tablet to Netbook hybrid
Confirmed ICS this 12th

We have to accept it has poor wi-fi and GPS, it sucks I know.
But hey, it's the most powerful android tablet to date!
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This prime is so much smoother to navigate and use compared to the transformer. I played a few 1080p videos from Youtube and see no lag at all. The screen is bright and clear, and yeah the super IPS mode for outdoor viewing.

And of course it is lighter and sexier too. cool2.gif
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post Jan 10 2012, 09:25 PM

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Just updated my prime to ICS. Everything feels snappier now, noticeably faster when browsing ebooks and pictures. GPS still sucks.

My conclusion: Definitely a good buy if you don't care about GPS performance.

Some screenshots:

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post Jan 11 2012, 02:37 AM

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QUOTE(danieliew @ Jan 10 2012, 07:49 AM)
Any improvement on the wifi? Your GPS screenshot was taken outdoors? That's not acceptable man! I know it's not strong, but zero!!???
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I think the GPS performance did improve a little bit. That screenshot was captured indoor, I tried moving it around my room, and did get some weak signals near the window.

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