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My prime has some minor problems (something Loos inside and one corner of the screen is like unstuck or something) so I'm gonna return it to best bug soon. But I'm wondering how long I need to wait to get the second generation of primes to get in stick at places like amazon.
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there is no second generation prime. if you exchange now, chances are good to get one with issues fixed found in some units. As far as GPS goes, depending on when u get the prime, its likely to be taken out of the Prime or drivers for it disabled. Since Asus knows of the issues now, most new units should be corrected now. wait at least a week or 2 if you can. the longer you hold off, more than likely get a newer unit with problems fixed.
Actually reading your post again, if its just a screen issue, you could just exchange it now and new unit should be fine. I have one of first ones when it came out and have no screen issues.
Thanks I think I'm gonna go to best buy this weekend to return it. If Amazon has then in stock I'll probably get it from them this time.
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Better yet,
#1 Since no one know when primes or docks are being shipped until they are given a tracking #
#2 Since, we can get no real straight answers on GPS/WIFI etc...
Why would you muddy up the forums with questions like these? Not trying to be a ****, just get tired of people posting things that NO ONE can answer, or if they can won't.
IMO, some people have too much time on their hands and will never be happy with a product unless they make it themselves, then they will be the only on happy as others will find flaws. THERE WILL NEVER BE A PERFECT PRODUCT PEOPLE!!! If there were there would never be "The next best thing".
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Also, I was a lucky one and got the 1st TP at my gamestop and I love it! My Dock arrives Tuesday from Newegg, screw you Amazon! (I was one one the ones who had my TP and dock canceled in their big SNAFU and re-ordered it when they allowed us to and canceled after I got confirmation I was getting from others that I ordered afterwards but getting it sooner.
I think it's a very valid question just in case someone might have a good idea answer. There are tons of folks on this sight with loads of information.
I am happy with my Prime but I am also not quite sure if it's *right*. I know the browser is slow but I've switched browsers and I still get rendering problems and blinking checkered board swatches all the time. I've read the touch screen calibration thread several times over and I think mine is kinda iffy there, too. Especially corners and when I'm trying to place the curser back in the middle of a paragraph or sentence.
So my thought right now is to wait it out, see what more I can find out, I have until early February to return it. Maybe by then newer production units will be out and perhaps there will fewer issues. Sometimes I think mine is perfect, other times I wonder. Now that more are available I am going to compare mine to a friends, look at the at Best Buy, and make sure mine is "right". It's damn close, I just want to make sure.
I'm not due to receive mine until the end of this month and maybe it's a blessing in this case since Asus' production line is probably going through an overhaul in quality and inspection. Your decision to wait it out may be worthwhile, at least until the ICS is ota and then you'll find out if it fixes your problems.
3G version of Prime expected in March per this article http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aALL&ID=201201060022
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3G version of Prime expected in March per this article http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aALL&ID=201201060022
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Holy ****... that's news to me... first and only story I've see saying a 3G version is coming. Wonder is they didn't have it confused with Acer??
Removing GPS from the spec sheet or the Prime?
demandarin said:
there is no second generation prime. if you exchange now, chances are good to get one with issues fixed found in some units. As far as GPS goes, depending on when u get the prime, its likely to be taken out of the Prime or drivers for it disabled. Since Asus knows of the issues now, most new units should be corrected now. wait at least a week or 2 if you can. the longer you hold off, more than likely get a newer unit with problems fixed.
Actually reading your post again, if its just a screen issue, you could just exchange it now and new unit should be fine. I have one of first ones when it came out and have no screen issues.
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The ASUS FB posting said they were removing the GPS from the spec sheet not the chip from the tablet. Have you seen other information regarding any other action they are taking? I assume their FB announcement meant it would not be an advertised feature but the capability would still exist as an unadvertised feature.
Today was the official launch of the TP in The Netherlands and Asus Benelux confirmed there will be a 3G version within 3 months.
BTW Preorders were up today, ordered a 64 Gb Amathyst Grey.
Delivery Januari 10
[Q] May I assume that a 3G version could be used in wifi only mode and the only drawback would be the higher purchase price (no data charges if you never sign up for a 3G plan).
It appears something new may be on the way:
http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aALL&ID=201201060022
they should let us exchange for the 3g
model for free!!!
I wonder if this model will be the same size and work with the same dock?
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Wordlywisewiz said:
they should let us exchange for the 3g
model for free!!!
I wonder if this model will be the same size and work with the same dock?
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I wonder if this is for real at all... this is the first I've herd of it, and this is the only website reporting it. Wonder if any more info. will be released next week at CES???
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Prime 3G
And though the company’s German arm previously stated that there were no plans to bring a mobile broadband version of the tablet to market, another part of the Asus seems to think differently. Tablet Writings reports that the Asus office in charge of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg stated that a 3G Transformer Prime will be available some time in the future.
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I'm not allowed to post the link to the source but it should be found on androidcommunity.com
I am a noobie so please pardon my ignorance. This is my first tablet. It was my Christmas. I have read many posts here and tried to find answers about my problems. My GPS doen't work and it reboots a lot. Wifi is slow, but usable. some people say Asus will fix it but they said GPS is not supposed to work. My friend has a Samsung tablet and his works. I'm getting worried.
Other people say it is great, but maybe I just don't understand. The great thing I see is the water splashing on the screen in Riptide. I'd rather have GPS like my friend. Is it normal to buy a tablet and then find out it does not do what it is supposed to do and have so many problems? Is there really something better coming out soon? I don't like mine but would if everything worked good.
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I am a noobie so please pardon my ignorance. This is my first tablet. It was my Christmas. I have read many posts here and tried to find answers about my problems. My GPS doen't work and it reboots a lot. Wifi is slow, but usable. some people say Asus will fix it but they said GPS is not supposed to work. My friend has a Samsung tablet and his works. I'm getting worried.
Other people say it is great, but maybe I just don't understand. The great thing I see is the water splashing on the screen in Riptide. I'd rather have GPS like my friend. Is it normal to buy a tablet and then find out it does not do what it is supposed to do and have so many problems? Is there really something better coming out soon? I don't like mine but would if everything worked good.
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Are you even old enough to drive?
tsata said:
I am a noobie so please pardon my ignorance. This is my first tablet. It was my Christmas. I have read many posts here and tried to find answers about my problems. My GPS doen't work and it reboots a lot. Wifi is slow, but usable. some people say Asus will fix it but they said GPS is not supposed to work. My friend has a Samsung tablet and his works. I'm getting worried.
Other people say it is great, but maybe I just don't understand. The great thing I see is the water splashing on the screen in Riptide. I'd rather have GPS like my friend. Is it normal to buy a tablet and then find out it does not do what it is supposed to do and have so many problems? Is there really something better coming out soon? I don't like mine but would if everything worked good.
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Did your Prime come with ICS (The latest Android software)? If it did not and you had to update the tablet once you brought it home, doing a factory reset might do the trick to help solve your problems. Just a thought.
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tsata said:
I am a noobie so please pardon my ignorance. This is my first tablet. It was my Christmas. I have read many posts here and tried to find answers about my problems. My GPS doen't work and it reboots a lot. Wifi is slow, but usable. some people say Asus will fix it but they said GPS is not supposed to work. My friend has a Samsung tablet and his works. I'm getting worried.
Other people say it is great, but maybe I just don't understand. The great thing I see is the water splashing on the screen in Riptide. I'd rather have GPS like my friend. Is it normal to buy a tablet and then find out it does not do what it is supposed to do and have so many problems? Is there really something better coming out soon? I don't like mine but would if everything worked good.
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Best to return it and get a full refund there will be a better one coming out. WiFi and GPS are supposed to be addressed in the newer Prime TF700T plus it has a better screen.
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ToneyEricsson said:
Best to return it and get a full refund there will be a better one coming out. WiFi and GPS are supposed to be addressed in the newer Prime TF700T plus it has a better screen.
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You neglected to mention you won't see it on store shelves for a least the best part of 5-6 months.
jdbaker82 said:
Are you even old enough to drive?
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Are you trying to be funny or just rude. What does driving have to do with it.
I found you in other posts. You are the one that said
"Also just got off the phone with the ASUS Engineering department and they are aware that the backing is whats causing the issue with the GPS signal I finally got to speak with an engineer after jumping through 100 hoops and explaining to them that I disassembled one of the Primes and it locked onto a GPS signal and navigated from point A to point B with no problems with the backing off of it."
I don't think it would operate while disassembled, from the pictures of the tear down. So, you're probably not much help if you're not telling the truth.
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You neglected to mention you won't see it on store shelves for a least the best part of 5-6 months.
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yeah not only 5 - 6 months but it will be 100 pounds more expensive when it does come out
Thank you everyone for trying to help. I've done the updates and resets but it didn't fix anything. I will have to return it soon before it is too late. I think I had rather wait for a better one or have something slower and not as pretty that works.
Hello newbie you came to the wrong forum, this forum is not gonna help you with anything,you come here only if you
1- complaint
2- write negative stuff
3- Tell everybody that you are returning your prime
4-That ASUS is the worst company in the world
5-Never ask for help,JUST COMPLAINT
6-If you don't own the prime you complaint even harder
7- YOU ARE TROLL
8-WRITE NONSENSE
If you don't do any of the above you will be laugh at as you are seeing
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You neglected to mention you won't see it on store shelves for a least the best part of 5-6 months.
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TF700T comes out Q2
Q2 is April, May, June
Thats also how long before complete interest is lost in the TF201 as it will be obsolete as a mid range product. Its a far better option to get the better TF700T also it will be the flagship model.
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TF700T comes out Q2
Q2 is April, May, June
Thats also how long before complete interest is lost in the TF201 as it will be obsolete as a mid range product. Its a far better option to get the better TF700T also it will be the flagship model.
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We get it, you don't like the 201 , firstly it will not be obsolete as its part of the prime range with the TF700. Asus have said this. How long do you expect it it stay the flagship model?. I can buy the 201 now for £500. You are going to wait at least 4 months with no tablet only to pay £600 after everyone else has had theirs for months. Of course its only a minor update really, still just a tegra 3 tablet and tegra 4 will be out 2 to 5 months after the TF700. So expect the transformer 3 within 6 months of the TF700. Yeah your super flagship model won't be flagship for long and chances are the transformer 3 will be quite a big spec jump
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TF700T comes out Q2
Q2 is April, May, June
Thats also how long before complete interest is lost in the TF201 as it will be obsolete as a mid range product. Its a far better option to get the better TF700T also it will be the flagship model.
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It's been stated that release date is the ass end of Q2 i.e June. Even then it won't be widely available and going by ASUS' track record there will be delays.
Guys!
I just sold my Galaxy tab 10.1 for the prime,but reading from this forum with GPS and WIFI problem...
Should i BUY IT or NOT?
Or wait for the next TABLET....
dmoney94 said:
Guys!
I just sold my Galaxy tab 10.1 for the prime,but reading from this forum with GPS and WIFI problem...
Should i BUY IT or NOT?
Or wait for the next TABLET....
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Get it. There are a lot of people on here, including myself, that love their primes.
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If I've helped you in any way... hit the "Thanks" button.
It is a great device that while it has a few issues here and there its nothing to throw the level of fits some do here. At very least give it a try and make your own judgements.
dmoney94 said:
Guys!
I just sold my Galaxy tab 10.1 for the prime,but reading from this forum with GPS and WIFI problem...
Should i BUY IT or NOT?
Or wait for the next TABLET....
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If you read through some of the longer threads you'll see references to "good" Prime's and "bad" Prime's. The loyalists will say their "good" Prime's are in the majority while those with issues will say the "bad" Prime's are. There have been Prime's in the first batch w/o issues and samples of the latest build with them. Some people have had to go through quite a few exchanges to get a Prime they're happy with while some got a "good" Prime from the first batch built on the first shot. Keep in mind that both "good" and "bad" are subjective. With that said, it's your call.
I would definitely get it. I have one and yes there was wifi and GPS issues but a recent update has fixed the wifi issue on my prime
Keep reading and do what's best for you. Its a divided community and you are bound to get flamed just for this post.
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Its a divided community
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Which, indirectly, is an answer unto itself.
who needs GPS?
Well, i decided to open my box. it's the new champagne version and as the wifi works (so far) the gps doesn't at all.. then again it's snowing here so it may not work until there's a nice, clear day. i'm giving mine the benefit of the doubt and we shall see over the coming weeks if it was a good decission or a bad one as i will end up making a thread about what issues i come across eventhough i haven't gotten even midway through a quarter of the threads based around this workhorse.
stay tuned. but as for me, even with the gps not being amazing, or even working... i'm still happy at this point
There is quite alot of complaining going on here. But dont let yourself be fooled by that. There are/were some issues with Primes, my guess is that its mostly early models that had some preproduction problems.
Most users here are very happy with their Primes myself included. My wifi is perfect wherever i am in our house, i could even use it in the garden if it werent -10° Celcius
In fact if i compare it with wifi analyzer to my phone its almost always a bit stronger. Also my GPS works pretty reasonable when i'm outside, getting a fix in under a minute, not the strongest but it works.
Everything else is just astounding. Browsing, gaming, reading books/comics ist just an amazing experience. Everything is smooth, battery is amazing (no .13 patch in europe yet), in fact i hardly ever power up my desktop pc anymore. High quality flash in fullscreen or even outputted to an HDTV is just nice.
Oh and i have a perfectly smooth and working n64 and psx with me now. All the time Wh00t!?
I really have nothing bad to say at this point. And btw, this is the first unit i got. No exchange was needed.
If you are comfortable dealing with bugs, exchanging the product several times until you receive a good working unit, receiving little to no support, being without the tablet during RMAs, and probable hardware issues which cannot be fixed with software, I say buy it.
Myself, I returned mine for something more stable, the acer A200. I'm waiting for either a fixed TF201 or a different quad core tablet.
I received a bad unit and might seem negative. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Get it, try it. If you like it, keep it. If not, return it. But, do NOT keep it past the return period if you actually want to return it.
Keep in mind that any future update may make you wish you had returned it.
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- If you want to use GPS with your tablet I would recommend waiting.
- If you do not have a pressing desire/need for a tablet right now I would recommend waiting.
Given those two qualifications I would say go for it but do so with open eyes. Know your return window and if your unit has problems, or you can not live with the limitations, then be sure to return it in time. Personally I am quite fond of my TP but it would be foolhardy to deny that many have had problems.
If you can wait till June/July then I would recommend waiting for the 700 series transformer. Chances are Asus will have learned something from the TP and will update the wireless. Additionally by then the tegra 3 chipset will have been around long enough for the supporting code to be better situated. Finally the reported 1920x1200 screen is very enticing for me.
Ignoring the 700 I am sure the other manufacturers are not sitting on their laurels either. It might be worth a wait to see what comes out.
Thank everybody for your comments....
Now its time for me to decide....
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Thank everybody for your comments....
Now its time for me to decide....
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Are you a betting man (or woman)? Now that your question's been answered, I'll bet you an accessory this post is up to four pages by this time tomorrow and never leaves the front page. Such is the emotion the Prime evokes.
BostonDan2 said:
If you are comfortable dealing with bugs, exchanging the product several times until you receive a good working unit, receiving little to no support, being without the tablet during RMAs, and probable hardware issues which cannot be fixed with software, I say buy it.
Myself, I returned mine for something more stable, the acer A200. I'm waiting for either a fixed TF201 or a different quad core tablet.
I received a bad unit and might seem negative. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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I couldn't have said that better myself. I would still give it a shot. Who knows, you may get a "Good Prime".
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JanetPanic said:
- If you want to use GPS with your tablet I would recommend waiting.
- If you do not have a pressing desire/need for a tablet right now I would recommend waiting.
Given those two qualifications I would say go for it but do so with open eyes. Know your return window and if your unit has problems, or you can not live with the limitations, then be sure to return it in time. Personally I am quite fond of my TP but it would be foolhardy to deny that many have had problems.
If you can wait till June/July then I would recommend waiting for the 700 series transformer. Chances are Asus will have learned something from the TP and will update the wireless. Additionally by then the tegra 3 chipset will have been around long enough for the supporting code to be better situated. Finally the reported 1920x1200 screen is very enticing for me.
Ignoring the 700 I am sure the other manufacturers are not sitting on their laurels either. It might be worth a wait to see what comes out.
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Good post.
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If you read through some of the longer threads you'll see references to "good" Prime's and "bad" Prime's. The loyalists will say their "good" Prime's are in the majority while those with issues will say the "bad" Prime's are. There have been Prime's in the first batch w/o issues and samples of the latest build with them. Some people have had to go through quite a few exchanges to get a Prime they're happy with while some got a "good" Prime from the first batch built on the first shot. Keep in mind that both "good" and "bad" are subjective. With that said, it's your call.
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Nvm...lmao. just take a look St The positive Transformer thread in my signature. But remember OP,
NOTHING IS AS GOOD AS IT SEEMS AND NOTHING IS AS BAD AS IT SEEMS. SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN REALITY FALLS!
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Nvm...lmao. just take a look St The positive Transformer thread in my signature. But remember OP,
NOTHING IS AS GOOD AS IT SEEMS AND NOTHING IS AS BAD AS IT SEEMS. SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN REALITY FALLS!
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Janet said it best. If you don't need a tablet right now, there's zero harm in waiting. Hopefully Asus will work through the issues and a Prime purchased in the future will be more stable. If not, there are other tablets coming out so there will be something to compare to. Hopefully at MWC on the 27th manufacturers will do more than have a beauty pageant and actually announce some release dates.
If you are going to give it a try - make sure you buy from a store with a good return policy. 30 days, no shipping back fees and no restocking fees.
I have returned 2 and will return the 3rd. All of them had problems.
From my experience, I was amazed when it was advertised. I bought it, wasnt satisfied, exchanged it, wasnt satisfied again, in process of exchanging it, then the update screwed my wife's prime, so I returned that hers and cancalled mine for a full refund. We choose to wait for the prime to get its bugs out or a newer or better one to come out that we can try out and see if it something we can rely on.
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If you are comfortable dealing with bugs, exchanging the product several times until you receive a good working unit, receiving little to no support, being without the tablet during RMAs, and probable hardware issues which cannot be fixed with software, I say buy it.
Myself, I returned mine for something more stable, the acer A200. I'm waiting for either a fixed TF201 or a different quad core tablet.
I received a bad unit and might seem negative. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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+1 the future does not look good for this particular model of a new line comes out maybe then it would be worth it if they get QC under control with the processor.
Obviously it's the most "powerful" in terms of pure processing power and GPU as far as Android tablets go. But is the problems worth not buying? I will not be rooting the device as way to many problems I see on here. My question is if I leave it stock would I have some stupid issue's? I dont use bluetooth or GPS on a tablet so..
I posted this on the OG transformer forum by accident.
I KNOW there is a new TF coming out in June that will fix these issue's... But as of NOW is this a safe buy if I won't be rooting ? I will still be getting the new one later.. But need a tablet and cannot see myself going to garbage Tegra2.
Is H.profile video decoded easily with the Tegra3 vs.the 2?
Is it worth buying....?
In a word.... yes
After ASUS fixes the problems with Wifi and WiFi + BT it will be a great buy. Before that, no.
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After ASUS fixes the problems with Wifi and WiFi + BT it will be a great buy. Before that, no.
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What problems with "WiFi" from what i've heard there are only WiFi+BT issues
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What problems with "WiFi" from what i've heard there are only WiFi+BT issues
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I think he was talking about poor wifi performance in some cases. I have a C10KAS that I'll hopefully return today since I can't do anything beyond 20 ft from the router. I'll try to land on a C20KAS which apparently of no issues at all on this.
@jamaicansolja: I dont get it either There are some people that have some issues with wifi stability as it seems. The same thing you see with any device in this format especially the ipad.
I didnt have any of those problems though. I always have about exactly the same connection as my phone (DesireHD, also made out of aluminum with plastic cut outs). (see attachment)
Should you get the prime? Its the best Tablet out there. So yeah go ahead I certainly am really happy with it. Of course that will change in the future, but atm there is nothing even close. And i dont think the ipad 3 will change that because iOS will stay iOS... But thats personal preference.
Same location, 7-8m away from the router (24ft?) 2 Walls in between.
phone:
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Jesus...another thread like this? really?
It's pretty crazy how people are posting on a forum for the tech savvy people but have no clue how to do a search.
This message board really needs some mods.
simple answer yes. just look at the thread in my signature called Positive transformer thread. all your worries will cease afterwards .
If you don't need to take handwritten notes on it, yes it is a very good tablet. I which, there was a digitizer pen that works on the Transformer Prime.
Look dude, what you have to understand is the XDA forums (at least for the prime) has a higher concentration of people who have for whatever reason gotten bad primes. This is most likely because they are looking for answers. The prime is FLYING off the shelf and people who are happy aren't going to be as vocal as people who aren't.
I'm on my second prime and both have been great. The HDMI out port died on my first one, however, I dropped it off the back of the couch onto my kids tricycle so that may have had something to do with it.
I have never had a wifi issue at all. I get full strength in most parts of my house (I have 1.5mbps DSL connection and speed test puts my connection at 1.2mbps). The GPS on it is hit or miss, my first one didn't really work but my second (C1 s/n) works a bit better. If you want a GPS that works on the road though......put your had in your pocket and take out your phone. I've never had any random reboots with either of them. In short I've never had any problems. Its the fastest tablet out there and the best on the market. The keyboard dock is what really gives its edge. I was without one for two days and contemplated getting another until I realized there wasn't one that did everything the prime did.
If enough people complain and send their primes in for GPS issues and the problem becomes a hassle for the company they will offer a fix....I think there was a thread on here saying as much.
BUY ONE!
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If you don't need to take handwritten notes on it, yes it is a very good tablet. I which, there was a digitizer pen that works on the Transformer Prime.
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Why shouldn't you use it for handwriting?
I actually ordered mine for handwriting.
It's a notebook computer (with the dock) and a tablet. There's none like it. I don't need GPS on it cause I have 10 other GPS devices. Wifi is fine on mine, not any weaker than my HTC evo 3d. The good part is it can be as smooth as fast as ipad2 with a custom rom. I'm running virtuous rom. I can't complain its more sluggish or slower than ipad2 now. Functionalities on the TFP just blow ipad dead in the water. Just the browser alone is enough reason to get the TFP over the ipad2. Text reflow, flash support, bookmarks sync with chrome on your pc, quick controls on the stock browser or ice browser+ make safari look so dated, dynamically request desktop view. Complete sweatness. I don't have to go in other details of ice and android's goodness. I purposely compare it to ipad2 cause that's the strongest contender to TFP. I don't think there's a better android tablet out there.
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the XDA forums (at least for the prime) has a higher concentration of people who have for whatever reason gotten bad primes.
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Yes. ASUS strategically shipped all the defective devices to XDA forum members. I, for one, exchanged it 3 times and my 4th unit is also defective. Perhaps I'll ask a friend who is not a forum member to buy one for me so I get a working unit.
Techie2012 said:
Yes. ASUS strategically shipped all the defective devices to XDA forum members. I, for one, exchanged it 3 times and my 4th unit is also defective. Perhaps I'll ask a friend who is not a forum member to buy one for me so I get a working unit.
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Are you serious can you not read and comprehend a simple paragraph. I said that the XDA forums have a higher concentration of people who have problems with their primes because they come here looking for answers.....not that asus sent bad ones only to xda members.
You know because this is a tech forum and if people with electronics have issues they come to sites like these to seek answers.....therefore these forums could have a higher concentration of people with complaints. I didn't think that needed to be explained
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Yes. ASUS strategically shipped all the defective devices to XDA forum members. I, for one, exchanged it 3 times and my 4th unit is also defective. Perhaps I'll ask a friend who is not a forum member to buy one for me so I get a working unit.
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I think you need to reread what he wrote since you clearly misunderstood. It happens to the best of us.
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I did some research before I bought the TF201 and i believed the prime is the best andriod tablet on the market. Just to buy it and find out it has all these issues.
The most resent one for me is the Camera having the green scrambled screen. This company has really let me down so my question is...is there any better tablet out there? Is there any better company excluding apple lol i hate them.
I know the TF700 is coming out but i thought i was reading something today that said it has problems too, i only hope that was my imagination. Anyways what do you guys think? The TF201 has great specs but im really disappointed with the quality and build. Is there something better out there?
I have no idea what you are talking about. My Prime has been nothing but fantastic...Maybe you are thinking of an Acer tablet perhaps?
acdcking12345 said:
I have no idea what you are talking about. My Prime has been nothing but fantastic...Maybe you are thinking of an Acer tablet perhaps?
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No im not thinking of acer. I am talking ASUS Transformer Prime TF201. I have new one and it has some issues. The worse being the green camera...for me at least. Im glad you have a good tablet i guess i wish i was as lucky as you. But check this q&a section you will see people are complaining about their camera.
I have no problems with my Prime as well. It hardly ever leaves my side. There's a link on my signature of the Positive Transformer Prime thread.. I suggest reading that thread as well. Negative threads unfortunately over populate our forum which is normal.. People mostly come here not only to gain more knowledge and better there experience with there devices but to solve there own issues... not to praise it. But majority of owners are quite happy with there purchases.
Edit: The next update should hopefully fix the issue you are having with the camera. Honestly I've had several kinds of tablets and they all have there issues... Along with the issues you are having with the green screen on your camera. I had that on my galaxy tab 10.1 and experienced it also with my Acer A500.. Firmware updates fixed them right up.
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jjdevega said:
I have no problems with my Prime as well. It hardly ever leaves my side. There's a link on my signature of the Positive Transformer Prime thread.. I suggest reading that thread as well. Negative threads unfortunately over populate our forum which is normal.. People mostly come here not only to gain more knowledge and better there experience with there devices but to solve there own issues... not to praise it. But majority of owners are quite happy with there purchases.
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I read the positive forum before i bought my tab. It really helped me make my decision. Like i said the tab has great spec, the tegra and all that..but has very bad build and quality like common i spent over 500 for this device and in less than a month the camera stops working now i have to do RMA for another month. Its just all so disappointing.
I would wait to RMA it until after this up coming update. It may very well fix your issue. It should be any day now.
Edit: I feel for you but just because you spent 500 bucks doesn't mean its going to be perfect. Maybe in a perfect world yes. All the different tablets I've ever owned have had some form of issue. Sorry to say paying a premium isn't going to exempt you from SW/HW issues.
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all I have to say is, how did you read that the TF-700 aka infinity pad has some problems also. lmfao. its not even released yet. not even tech sites have gotten their hands on it to review. only possible problems would be the 4g version. it will use the S4 chip, which is in very short supply right now due to manufacturing issues. so it will likely be delayed.
p.s. My Prime works great also. if yours have a cam issue then RMA it or exchange it.
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all I have to say is, how did you read that the TF-700 aka infinity pad has some problems also. lmfao. its not even released yet. not even tech sites have gotten their hands on it to review. only possible problems would be the 4g version. it will use the S4 chip, which is in very short supply right now due to manufacturing issues. so it will likely be delayed.
p.s. My Prime works great also. if yours have a cam issue then RMA it or exchange it.
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This is the link about the TF700: http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/asus-tablets/38975-tf700-pricing.html
and maybe that's what the person was trying to say...but i really don't know anything.
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I would wait to RMA it until after this up coming update. It may very well fix your issue. It should be any day now.
Edit: I feel for you but just because you spent 500 bucks doesn't mean its going to be perfect. Maybe in a perfect world yes. All the different tablets I've ever owned have had some form of issue. Sorry to say paying a premium isn't going to exempt you from SW/HW issues.
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I understand what you mean about things not having to be perfect. I just felt like maybe since it's that expensive, it should have certain things that have no flaws e.g. the screen...i would think that there shouldn't be any dead pixels?...like some things should have some standards? But i totally understand it can't be perfect.
In spite of some of the replies here the Prime is plagued with problems. It's true that you will hear from more people with issues on forums about a product than those who are satisfied. But the shear number of complaints in regards to the Prime on several forums indicate to me that it is indeed a device with design flaws and quality control issues. Even in interviews ASUS representatives have said that the metal back cover cause signal issues. I believe many of those who claim no wifi issues never use their Prime far enough from a router to realize how weak the range is. I am presently at a hotel with wifi. My smartphone and my wife's smartphone get great wifi connection. I gave up watching videos on my Prime because its constantly buffering. This is my 3rd Prime. All have had basically the same signal issues. Others have been through more than 3 Primes. Some have found one OK enough to stick with after trying several. For someone to say you must be talking about an Acer and not an ASUS is ridiculous considering even ASUS has admitted there is a design flaw. They all have the same metal back. If it wasn't an issue why would ASUS change the design on the back cover of the TF700 to include a plastic cover over the antenna? Why not continue with the pretty all metal cover if it did not cause any issues? And besides the signal issues there are other issues that ASUS is trying to resolve with upcoming firmware updates. You are right to be concerned with ASUS not Acer as one has suggested you must own.
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I completely agree with you and i respect the opinions of the people who have commented here. My main concern though is that: is there something better?
Personaly there issnt better unless you go for appel. And I dont know if its really any better.
I have over 300 yards range on my TP wifi.(open space). 0 gps signal but then the dongle works so im ok with that.. I'm just finished watching a 1080p mkv file over wifi with no buffering or any hickups. And I'm a good 20yard from the ap,
And no matter what you pick, it doesnt have a battery powered clip on keyboard with full size usb, SDcard reader and many more
The prime IS the best android tablet on the market atm.. sadly some have issues..
I think 80% of the faulty TP owners are on this forum. I have spoke to many TP owners and noone have issues, and thought I was the only one with a faulty gps.