The Toshiba Excite. OMAP is better than Teg2 but other than being the thinnest tablet, especially with ports, it's pretty ordinary.
http://www.toshiba.ca/web/link?id=4740#1
Before the original Transformer was announced, I was pretty set on getting the Toshiba Thrive. And then the release kept getting pushed back and back without explanation (hmm, sounds familiar) and I ended up getting the TF101 instead.
Yesterday, I saw a Thrive at my local Best Buy for the first time, and was instantly glad I didn't buy one; it was enormous.
Anyway, good to see the new one won't be so ungainly.
How is this the first real ICS tablet? The first one announced to launch with it?
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How is this the first real ICS tablet? The first one announced to launch with it?
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I'm thinkn the same thing. No where in article states it launching with ICS. Plus the specs on it sux. It wont be a really be a major factor against other upcoming tablets or prime.
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How is this the first real ICS tablet? The first one announced to launch with it?
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There was a thread about some obscure Chinese company launching 5 low-rent ICS tablets. Toshiba's a "real" company.
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I'm thinkn the same thing. No where in article states it launching with ICS. Plus the specs on it sux. It wont be a really be a major factor against other upcoming tablets or prime.
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Did you click on the link? The description on the Toshiba site says "February" and "Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)." So it seems that Toshiba may be the first major vendor to deploy ICS on a tablet. That's the part that's interesting, not its specs.
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There was a thread about some obscure Chinese company launching 5 low-rent ICS tablets. Toshiba's a "real" company.
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Did you click on the link? The description on the Toshiba site says "February" and "Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)." So it seems that Toshiba may be the first major vendor to deploy ICS on a tablet. That's the part that's interesting, not its specs.
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I don't know about you, but I fully expect the Prime to come out before February, and I expect Asus to update it with ICS before that point too. I may end up being disappointed, but I wouldn't assume something that may launch in February will one up anything at this point...
Toshitba don't update their firmware. Got burned when getting their PDA. The only make better laptops IMO.
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I don't know about you, but I fully expect the Prime to come out before February.
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On 3.2
and I expect Asus to update it with ICS before that point too.
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That's where it gets really interesting based on Asus' desire to accumulate firsts. One could say a line's been drawn in the sand.
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Yes... which is why I went on to say, "I expect Asus to update it with ICS before that point too. I may end up being disappointed. . ."
I still don't understand why you would call something which hasn't been released yet the first anything. Even if it releases February 1, there's still a month and a half between then and now and no reason to expect it will take longer than that for Asus to put out ICS for the Prime.
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Yes... which is why I went on to say, "I expect Asus to update it with ICS before that point too. I may end up being disappointed. . ."
I still don't understand why you would call something which hasn't been released yet the first anything. Even if it releases February 1, there's still a month and a half between then and now and no reason to expect it will take longer than that for Asus to put out ICS for the Prime.
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You guys are so torqued by the potential for a delay and other stuff that I think you've lost your senses of humor. Asus has said all along they want to be the first with ICS. If you weren't so overly sensitive you'd look at what I posted as good news. It means that to beat Toshiba, Asus will probably have ICS out before February.
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Great news!
"Asus Transformer Prime To Get Ice Cream Sandwich Update in January"
http://www.technobuffalo.com/compan...-to-get-ice-cream-sandwich-update-in-january/
"That’s because the Transformer Prime will be shipping with Android 3.2 Gingerbread "
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Not sounding very credible there.
Their source, Digitalversus, said this. Not really showing the source of the info. Could be a clueless call center drone for all we know...
The Prime will apparently ship with Android 3.2 but Asus says that an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich should be released in January 2012, not long after the product itself hits the high street.
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Meanee said:
"That’s because the Transformer Prime will be shipping with Android 3.2 Gingerbread "
Not sounding very credible there.
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win
Tech Radar also says the Prime will get ICS in January.
http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/asus-transformer-prime-android-4-0-update-coming-in-january-1047747
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Tech Radar also says the Prime will get ICS in January.
http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/asus-transformer-prime-android-4-0-update-coming-in-january-1047747
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same "source" though.. doesn't matter
I stop reading at 3.2 Gingerbread. Come on, if you can't get version right. Then your story is not credible.
Assuming it ships before January
So when I first turn my Prime on and it cuddles with WiFi, the first thing it's going to do is to phone home and tell me there's an important update that needs to be installed?
I can live with that.
Steve
HTC Thunderbolt | Samsung Galaxy 10.1
Waiting on Prime | Motorola Droid Razr
Asus said a while back they would have the update out dec/jan, not really new news...
Who cares about ics when you can't buy the unit and don't know when it'll be available
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same "source" though.. doesn't matter
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I didnt even notice the 3.2 Gingerbread...LOL...but Tech Radar tends to be an effective source.
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I didnt even notice the 3.2 Gingerbread...LOL...but Tech Radar tends to be an effective source.
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The OP's link is via Tech Radar
Tech Radar is sourcing Digital Versus, so this sounds like a repost not something they verified.
Tech Radar even states as much
We're not massively familiar with Digital Versus but since Google's already released the ICS code to manufacturers and Asus is holding the Transformer Prime up as the bastion of Android tablets, January 2012 seems like a sensible guestimate for the tablet to receive the update.
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that's the problem with hyperlinks and attribution (or lack thereof in many cases).
you can result have hundreds of "sources" all coming from the dame initial report.
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It sounds like bad news actually for me... 2 months ago... it said the prime with ics gonna be realeased on nov... and then nov we just got news. It's not gonna with ics but 3.0... and the ics on december... and now it's january? That's really dissapointed... as gadget freak there're no other way... just waiting... hope it really in january...
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It sounds like bad news actually for me... 2 months ago... it said the prime with ics gonna be realeased on nov... and then nov we just got news. It's not gonna with ics but 3.0... and the ics on december... and now it's january? That's really dissapointed... as gadget freak there're no other way... just waiting... hope it really in january...
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I have been following the Prime's release since i first heard of it and never saw anything related. It was said it COULD be the first 4.0 tablet, but wasn't clear, it was only said because 4.0 was to be released before the tablet itself was going to be released, so it was an option, and it was to be SHOWN on nov, never read released on nov aside from just a few rumours.
It was also said, and this seemed like a more confirmed thing that ICS would come by the end of the year, but i guess that with the possible wifi issue, they will have preferred to try it out on every model and every production batch. I prefer them testing it before actually releasing it Anyway, ICS has been released for little time, so the engineers probably have had a really short time to study the code and push their updates. And for a matter of fact, most people are getting the tablet in january or even later, so it's still possible for us to get the tablet with the ICS update ready.
The Transformer Prime TF700T will likely be the first tablet released to sport a 2.3-million-pixel, 1,920x1,200 screen. For those keeping count, that's more than twice the pixel count of any previous tablets, which top out at 1,280x800 (1.02 millions pixels). No release date but I think its worth the wait.
Read more: http://ces.cnet.com/2300-33378_1-10010873.html?tag=contentMain;mGalleryUL#ixzz1j4rZYihc
What else did you do today?
dkb218 said:
The Transformer Prime TF700T will likely be the first tablet released to sport a 2.3-million-pixel, 1,920x1,200 screen. For those keeping count, that's more than twice the pixel count of any previous tablets, which top out at 1,280x800 (1.02 millions pixels). No release date but I think its worth the wait.
Read more: http://ces.cnet.com/2300-33378_1-10010873.html?tag=contentMain;mGalleryUL#ixzz1j4rZYihc
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Good for you. I'm also waiting for my flying car.
I'm going to go take a dump. After that, I'm going to eat my yogurt for breakfast. Then I'll probably work on some press releases that I need to get written.
Beats me why anyone is still considering buying Asus after the disregard they have so blatently shown for their customers.
I'll never purchase or allow to come into my home, another Asus product. There are plenty of other company's out there who haven't yet purposefully shafted their customer base.
Thanks for the info. Ill update my dkb218 fansite now.
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Beats me why anyone is still considering buying Asus after the disregard they have so blatently shown for their customers.
I'll never purchase or allow to come into my home, another Asus product. There are plenty of other company's out there who haven't yet purposefully shafted their customer base.
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Sort of like posting on a forum for a product that you don't like made by a company you don't like.
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Sort of like posting on a forum for a product that you don't like made by a company you don't like.
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I posting here because I know they read this site. It's pretty pointless posting where I'm not sure they'll get it.
Someone Walkin' said:
I posting here because I know they read this site. It's pretty pointless posting where I'm not sure they'll get it.
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And they should care about the opinions of someone who will never buy their products again?
It's kinda ironic though that the Transformers are the best software-supported tablets out there. Constant updates and usually among the first to get the latest.
Now that's...Mean.
Wait. I take it you're the early adapters who got stuck with the OLD version and are acting like you're on the rag because I posted this. Damn. Oh well.
Don't take in out on me little girle men. Call Asus and level a grip at them.
What else did I do today, you ask? I didn't by a Transformer Prime! HA, ha hardy har har!
and then you'll be waiting after that when someone brings out an even snazzier toy.
at what point will you actually stop and buy?
TF700 is slated Q2 which if normal release cycles are anything to go by will be the back end of that quarter and that will be provided there are no delays. they have to be able to produce a 600+ nits screen that can do full HD on mass production levels and hope they don't encounter any other problems.
then you have have whether or not ICS will cope with a full HD screen on normal day to day use, will apps? will ICS need tweaking to work properly? will tegra 3 be able to handle full HD res without dragging its ass like a dog.
I'm buying the prime now, with a weather eye on the TF700 down the line. no reason to deny myself in the meantime. play with the prime. sell it six to seven months down the line and get the newer model sounds like a plan to me.
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Thanks for the info. Ill update my dkb218 fansite now.
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You go on ahead and do that! Make sure you spell my name right this time. I know you have that learning disability but for crisp sake, it DKB218 not KDE32s. Get it right for the love of Pete! {LMAO}
You guys are so funny! I needed a good laugh. So, how's the Transformer!
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You guys are so funny! I needed a good laugh. So, how's the Transformer!
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AWESOME..Loving ICS.. I came from a Galaxy 10.1 which the Prime blows away!!
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You go on ahead and do that! Make sure you spell my name right this time. I know you have that learning disability but for crisp sake, it DKB218 not KDE32s. Get it right for the love of Pete! {LMAO}
You guys are so funny! I needed a good laugh. So, how's the Transformer!
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Was any of this supposed to make sense? plz reply soon, the public needs to know.
Someone Walkin' said:
Beats me why anyone is still considering buying Asus after the disregard they have so blatently shown for their customers.
I'll never purchase or allow to come into my home, another Asus product. There are plenty of other company's out there who haven't yet purposefully shafted their customer base.
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I was thinking the same thing. The people saying they canceled their preorders or returned the Prime b/c it's a "POS" but are waiting for the next Asus tablet really amuse me.
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I posting here because I know they read this site. It's pretty pointless posting where I'm not sure they'll get it.
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If I posted on forums for brands I no longer like it would be a 100hr/week job.
(get a life, move on, Asus is not a bad ex-girlfriend...though you sound like one)
My Prime works great.
I got ICS early.
I don't need GPS on a tablet, I've got a phone.
I really like the aluminum.
There is always going to be something better 4-6 months from now...
It's been confirmed that the 700 will hit the market in June.
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ORam78 said:
It's been confirmed that the 700 will hit the market in June.
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ASUS are not known to hit release dates very well.
ORam78 said:
It's been confirmed that the 700 will hit the market in June.
Sent from my MoPho using XDA Premium.
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bet you $1 that it doesn't hit until July at the earliest
Now that Gary has given us much to speculate about in his thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23409128#post23409128
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Good Day,
I am starting this thread to provide general updates and information on current or future products. In addition, at times I will address rumors where applicable.
Items- 3/8/2012
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4. I will have some exciting news in about two weeks on the TF201.
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I am starting this thread by proclaiming at the beginning of spring in the nothern hemisphere Asus will show off and give techies the dualboot solution with Win8 Arm and ICS.
Sorry Gary, I just had to do this. Pure speculation though but I am sure I am right.
So you might as well "let the cat out of the sack" as Trapattoni claims.
FTFY
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23409128#post23409128
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Now that Gary has given us much to speculate about in his thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23409128#post23409128
I am starting this thread by proclaiming at the beginning of spring in the nothern hemisphere Asus will show off and give techies the dualboot solution with Win8 Arm and ICS.
Sorry Gary, I just had to do this. Pure speculation though but I am sure I am right.
So you might as well "let the cat out of the sack" as Trapattoni claims.
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I don't BELIEVE that's what's going to be announced, but man, that would be pretty cool. I'm still not sure if Office will run on the ARM version (I'm thinking X86 apps won't, but I've seen so much conflicting info lately I"m not sure). Without Office, it would be more of a novelty for me, though.
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Now that Gary has given us much to speculate about in his thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23409128#post23409128
I am starting this thread by proclaiming at the beginning of spring in the nothern hemisphere Asus will show off and give techies the dualboot solution with Win8 Arm and ICS.
Sorry Gary, I just had to do this. Pure speculation though but I am sure I am right.
So you might as well "let the cat out of the sack" as Trapattoni claims.
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Yea, only in your dreams. That'll never happen.... as far as dualboot being officially supported by Asus and Microsoft (doesn't make sense at all for Asus)
As far as speculations go.. my guess.. is.. more or less.. likely.. an update to Android 4.04
Btw, Capello is gone... about time for Trapattoni as well? =P
where are all those mofos that tried to doubt what I said about the the "Fix"? you see it in plain writing now. I rest my case. lmfao lmfao
don't hide now Barry n others
seems like good news is coming though. let me keep reading Gary post. I had to bring this back up.
Maybe they will recall all of them in two weeks, and give us something that works a little smoother, and a tablet with glass that does not break while docked, this would be nice.
Will never happen. Have you seen new article on XDA portal? Regarding win8 tablets being locked down to allow ONLY win8 to boot. Mind you, if they base win8 tablet on TFP, we might get tablet analog of htc hd2.
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I don't BELIEVE that's what's going to be announced, but man, that would be pretty cool. I'm still not sure if Office will run on the ARM version (I'm thinking X86 apps won't, but I've seen so much conflicting info lately I"m not sure). Without Office, it would be more of a novelty for me, though.
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While windows 8 on prime is not coming officially I can say for near sure, office will be built for Windows on arm for 100% sure. There is no way whatsoever they would leave it out. It is their flagship product and they know very well the only way they will stand a chance in the tablet market is to get office and other desktop like software running on their os.
I also say update to ICS 4.0.4
I'd say ICS update and new 3.0 kernel update. maybe Asus will unlock some of the ICS features found in the phones on our tablet like FaceUnlock, wifi direct transfer, and maybe 5Ghz wifi N band(we currently only have 2.5Ghz N band enabled.
I know one of the ultimate things would be allowing users to unlock without voiding warranty. or at least fully unlocking allowing NVflash and fastboot. I have some other great guesses but I won't mention them. Ill let it be a surprise
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I'd say ICS update and new 3.0 kernel update. maybe Asus will unlock some of the ICS features found in the phones on our tablet like FaceUnlock, wifi direct transfer, and maybe 5Ghz wifi N band(we currently only have 2.5Ghz N band enabled.
I know one of the ultimate things would be allowing users to unlock without voiding warranty. or at least fully unlocking allowing NVflash and fastboot. I have some other great guesses but I won't mention them. Ill let it be a surprise
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I'll take everything they will give...
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remember: I get a new mainboard, maybe a replacement though I'd prefer the mainboard only. Got way to much familiar with the sucker in these three weeks, it had only one almost invisible llight bleed.
And yes this is probably my specific solution I recall plastic pieces falling out of one docking hole after I had peeled out the rubber
Doubt it's windows 8
http://www.xda-developers.com/feature/microsoft-confirms-lockdown-of-arm-devices-running-windows-8/
No, not gonna happen. No way in hell. Absolutely not possible.
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Now that Gary has given us much to speculate about in his thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23409128#post23409128
I am starting this thread by proclaiming at the beginning of spring in the nothern hemisphere Asus will show off and give techies the dualboot solution with Win8 Arm and ICS.
Sorry Gary, I just had to do this. Pure speculation though but I am sure I am right.
So you might as well "let the cat out of the sack" as Trapattoni claims.
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Gaaaary, I stopped using Winfuck when Android hit the stream
This ISN'T my Transformer Prime
demandarin said:
where are all those mofos that tried to doubt what I said about the the "Fix"? you see it in plain writing now. I rest my case. lmfao lmfao
don't hide now Barry n others
seems like good news is coming though. let me keep reading Gary post. I had to bring this back up.
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Lets just wait. April should be a good one. Dont count your chickens till the eggs are hatched. If there isnt a fix by April, suck for the people with problems. If there is a fix good for them.
Hope that exciting news will make consumers that are having problems with their primes happy and not just an award that the TF201 has has received. It doesnt really suggest anything: I guess we just have to wait in two week if its really exciting or not.
I'd say Android 5.0 confirmation is more likely, possibly a release date?
androidcommunity.com/asus-says-theyll-be-first-to-android-5-0-jelly-bean-20120302/
Jelly Bean is coming to Primes...
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Here is jorokw's link:
http://androidcommunity.com/asus-says-theyll-be-first-to-android-5-0-jelly-bean-20120302/
"Just like the original Transformer was the first to update to new versions of Honeycomb, the Prime was the first to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Now ASUS has mentioned Android 5.0 and Jelly Bean, and we sure are excited."
Could it be the news?? ... If it is, I hope we dont run into the random locks, reboots, lags all over again with ICS.
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Here is jorokw's link:
http://androidcommunity.com/asus-says-theyll-be-first-to-android-5-0-jelly-bean-20120302/
"Just like the original Transformer was the first to update to new versions of Honeycomb, the Prime was the first to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Now ASUS has mentioned Android 5.0 and Jelly Bean, and we sure are excited."
Could it be the news?? ... If it is, I hope we dont run into the random locks, reboots, lags all over again with ICS.
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that wouldn't be news as we've already heard about that for a little while now. there's a few threads on it. I think its too early to jump to a whole new version now. ICS still brand new. Android needs to catch everyone up to ICS before updating to next version. fragmentation needs to be minimized as much as possible.
Could it be a price-drop?
starfailure said:
Could it be a price-drop?
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That doesn't help current owners unless they also offer to refund the difference... and that would cost Asus their entire profit. Don't see that happening.
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So, I'm sure it's not only me wondering this... Are we getting this thing ever?
most likely, lots of "feature updates" and motorola is 'part of' google now. gotta think they will support their flagship phone of 2012
Of course, even if we are going to get it we won't get it for at least another year, maybe year and a half.
I hope that with the release of the pdk the thing will go better, but i don't belive that we will get it soon
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So, I'm sure it's not only me wondering this... Are we getting this thing ever?
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10 Buy device
20 LOVE device
30 Learn new OS coming
40 HATE device
50 Whine until update arrives
60 GOTO 20
70 END
Official from Verizon/Motorola: <50%
From the devs: >95%
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amfetamine said:
Official from Verizon/Motorola: <50%
From the devs: >95%
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Irl, 0%
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Irl, 0%
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Reading post after post from you, it seems you're just a very negative person. Clearly you're anguishing over the disappointment your Razr has given you. I suggest you buy an iPhone.
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Reading post after post from you, it seems you're just a very negative person. Clearly you're anguishing over the disappointment your Razr has given you. I suggest you buy an iPhone.
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No, razr is the best phone I could have compare to my other Android devices, and I very happy with my razr.
The big disappointed I got, came from Motorola's developers and service.
And, no... Ios is bad, has no many options,the system designed for little kids/not intelligent people/lazy hoes/people who can't handle complicated os and etc.
I would never buy such low level device like iphone or ipad..
Iphone is like a console, like xbox or ps3.
And android is like pc.
Who's better? The pc.
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I'm assuming RAZR will get it, it is still one of the most up to date phones motorola have on offer.
Based on the ICS release I'd guess we get it rolling out about the same time the Nexus devices get Kola Kubes.
Hopefully at the same time motorola initially promise to keep the bootloader locked then decide to change their mind, completely ignore the promise and do the opposite.
Honestly, I think by the time we get it we'll all be ready to upgrade to a new phone if we haven't already. I'm gonna say Q2 2013...
\\Carved into this thread with my RAZR//
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Honestly, I think by the time we get it we'll all be ready to upgrade to a new phone if we haven't already. I'm gonna say Q2 2013...
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No no no.. 2013? Motorola would never do such a thing... Be positive! Be realistic! We going to get this on 2019!!
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I don't really have much faith in Motorola updating our devices anytime soon. They're failing to meet their own release schedules for ICS so I don't see how they will have JB out anytime soon.
I was looking for a decent tablet and hoping to get a Prime but the Nexus 7 hits the price point perfectly so I ordered a 16gb one. Hopefully there isn't an issue with Google's release/shipping date so I can enjoy JB faster.
Considering how long it took them to push ICS I seriously doubt we will ever get and official Jelly Bean OTA update. Knowing Verizon they are probably going to EOL the RAZR/MAXX not long after the RAZR HD gets released. Constantly releasing new phones brings them more money... not supporting phones they have out already. The devs on the other hand will probably have one out soon.
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Considering how long it took them to push ICS
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Compared to who? The 7% who have ICS or the 93% who still don't?
I seriously doubt we will ever get and official Jelly Bean OTA update. Knowing Verizon they are probably going to EOL the RAZR/MAXX not long after the RAZR HD gets released.
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Funny, my Droid X went from Eclair to Froyo to Gingerbread and received several updates since.
Constantly releasing new phones brings them more money
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Hello and welcome to every phone manufacturer out there. Including Apple.
... not supporting phones they have out already.
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Nope.
The devs on the other hand will probably have one out soon.
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Well, that at least, is true.
By devs here on XDA: yes
By Motorola: no.
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Compared to who? The 7% who have ICS or the 93% who still don't?
Funny, my Droid X went from Eclair to Froyo to Gingerbread and received several updates since.
Hello and welcome to every phone manufacturer out there. Including Apple.
Nope.
Well, that at least, is true.
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Motorola promised ICS 6 weeks after its official release by Google.
http://1.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/motorola-tweet.jpg
http://1.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/motorola-tweet-21.jpg
Releasing it the at the end of June is pretty far from their promise. And when other manufactures release ICS for their phones isn't relevant. This is about Motorola. So yes I have little faith in Motorola. If they had stated that ICS would be released for the RAZR in mid-2012 from the beginning I wouldn't complain. But that isn't what they promised.
fade79 said:
Motorola promised ICS 6 weeks after its official release by Google.
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Releasing it the at the end of June is pretty far from their promise. And when other manufactures release ICS for their phones isn't relevant. This is about Motorola. So yes I have little faith in Motorola. If they had stated that ICS would be released for the RAZR in mid-2012 from the beginning I wouldn't complain. But that isn't what they promised.
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They never promised they'd release it within 6 weeks, they promised that they'd release a list of devices that would get ICS. The Q2 release date was the only promise they ever made on it, and they've held to that for Verizon. On GSM, I'm not surprised they've pushed it back, because apparently there are some issues in this OTA and I'm sure they want to fix them up a bit, and then they'll push that update out as the first release for GSM users and a minor update for Verizon users. It probably won't that GSM users are waiting until the end of Q3 for ICS, it will probably be pretty soon.
fade79 said:
Motorola promised ICS 6 weeks after its official release by Google.
http://1.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/motorola-tweet.jpg
http://1.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/motorola-tweet-21.jpg
Releasing it the at the end of June is pretty far from their promise. And when other manufactures release ICS for their phones isn't relevant. This is about Motorola. So yes I have little faith in Motorola. If they had stated that ICS would be released for the RAZR in mid-2012 from the beginning I wouldn't complain. But that isn't what they promised.
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If you READ what that infamous tweet said, they promised to release DEVICES for ICS. This means devices that meet the hardware requirements for ICS. They in no WAY promised ICS in 6 weeks and there is no way you can twist those tweets to mean that.
Waiting for ICS was horrible. I literally checked for updates every day before I threw in my towel and flashed the LATAM ICS ROM (and loving it).
If the RAZR isn't going to get the support it deserves, would you guys contemplate say, selling your device and getting an HTC One X/Galaxy SIII?
I mean, our devices are still new and can fetch a hefty sum...
Looks like the XOOM gets the update before we do. Again.
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/07/2...oid-4-1-1-build-jro03h-here-is-the-changelog/
I'm kinda surprised the Verizon version doesn't get it first. I mean people paid a ****load of money for the 3G/4G version they should get JB before or at the same time as the wi-fi Xoom. Of course this is probably due to it being on a carrier and having restrictions.
Either way, it took me awhile to realize that since I had unlocked my bootloader I wasn't going to get any updates from Asus. This is fine since the dev community will put a fully functional JB ROM out before Asus will have it for the Prime I bet (if it hasn't already happened).
The xoom will always get updates first, along with the nexus 7.
It was a google reference device and essentially the first nexus tablet in a way.
Now if Acer or Lenovo or someone else get it before Asus, then dangit asus.
They didnt beat anyone..lol all they did was announce their device will recieve it. just like aSus did.
P.s. whose to say jb on prime isn't already in testing?
isnt the Xoom the nexus device for honeycomb? afaik it is a google experience device so it will likely get it first.
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WiFi Xoom is a GED device, its a given it'll get updates first.
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demandarin said:
They didnt beat anyone..lol all they did was announce their device will recieve it. just like aSus did.
P.s. whose to say jb on prime isn't already in testing?
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You're such a tease.
google does own motorola
Additionally, this forum is NOT a place to complain about Asus practices. It doesn't add anything to the forum. If you are really that displeased with your Transformer Prime, sell it.
GS_Dan said:
You're such a tease.
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+1 to this. Demandarin always giving us high hopes for our Primes. Spill the beans!!!!
st33med said:
Additionally, this forum is NOT a place to complain about Asus practices. It doesn't add anything to the forum. If you are really that displeased with your Transformer Prime, sell it.
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People like you should stay off the Internet. You'll have an early heart attack.
Plus I've been running the team eos build of JB on the prime, and it already seems to operate better then their same ICS build.
It's quite nice and will only get better.
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Plus I've been running the team eos build of JB on the prime, and it already seems to operate better then their same ICS build.
It's quite nice and will only get better.
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same here, it gets a lil better every build.
i don't think an official JB release, (which is probably some time away, knowing ASUS' support of this tablet)
is worth waiting for.
Jonphinguyen7 said:
+1 to this. Demandarin always giving us high hopes for our Primes. Spill the beans!!!!
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I agree with you.
Now that he has a Nexus 7 he will be all over the thread, like he uses to be
on the Prime. Lecturing, tutoring, reprimanding and lauding the Prime against all evidences.
I returned my Prime for three reasons : weakness of the wi-fi, no GPS (even if I am more than "totally satisfied" with the Galaxy Nexus), and an horrible Customer Service.
I strongly intended to buy the Infinity. But the unfixed i/o issue and the built quality (and QC) are a deterrent to me no matter what Demanderin says about Asus.
Apparently Nexus 7 has some QC problems. Not mine. I am ordering a second one this week. It will be my lab to take advantage of the works of our dedicated devs in this Forum. It is also a vote of confidence for Google products, with no bloatware ....so far and quick update releases.
I will buy the Nexus 10, just hoping it will be manufactured by Google-Motorola and not by Asus.
Google will learn from its first experience in the tablet market.
The ranters and whiners as much as the extreme lauders are blind or ignorant ( sorry for the redundancy for an ignorant is blind which is not true for a blind who can be of a superior intelligence.
See you, most of you I mean, on the Nexus 7 thread.
Good luck and good ride on your Prime and Infinity.
Not sure what the fuss is about with Moto Xoom receiving JB...
Moto Xoom is technically a "nexus" device & Google specifically said Moto Xoom will receive JB update by mid-July at Google I/O
Now... Samsung is rumored to update Samsung Galaxy SIII (SII & Galaxy Note to follow soon after) with Jellybean by Aug/Sept...
When you factor in carrier restriction, Touchwiz skin.. and etc... & if Samsung does pull it off before Asus (especially for WIFI only tablet without any carrier restriction).... well, you can start a fuss...
Edit: Speaking of which..Padfone even updated to Android 4.0.4
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...ter-battery-life-improved-stability-and-more/
As I recall The Prime had ICS before the Xoom..So what do you mean again?
Matstarr said:
As I recall The Prime had ICS before the Xoom..So what do you mean again?
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And that was only for a day or two (official release version)...
Along with Moto Xoom getting ICS "beta" test for few users before ICS started to roll out for Asus Transformer Prime...
Didn't the JB "soak test" for the Xoom get delayed anyway?