I think I have left my Transformer Prime at an airport.
I believe that the ASUS provide an app on the Transformer prime where you set up an account, and you can log in to find it (It's its connected via WiFi to something). However I now can't find any mention of this. Am I making this up, or can someone tell me the name of the website?
Thanks.
AWilco said:
I think I have left my Transformer Prime at an airport.
I believe that the ASUS provide an app on the Transformer prime where you set up an account, and you can log in to find it (It's its connected via WiFi to something). However I now can't find any mention of this. Am I making this up, or can someone tell me the name of the website?
Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684346
Still, this is the "General" area. Is it so hard to post this one in the right subforum?
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Is this Asus Transformer Prime Market App legit?
https://market.android.com/details?...yLmFzdXMuZWVlLnBhZC50cmFuc2Zvcm1lci5wcmltZSJd
The dev has a bunch of similar apps for other devices with decent reviews so chances are that its a legit app.
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I tried it out. all it does is rehash old info and doesn't even give full story. you want full article, it links you to web browser. its good concept but the app itself not even tablet optimized..lol
demandarin said:
I tried it out. all it does is rehash old info and doesn't even give full story. you want full article, it links you to web browser. its good concept but the app itself not even tablet optimized..lol
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Hahaha, fail. Thanks for the info.
Here's a Neat Trick!
you want a quick and easy way to keep up to date, try this. Enter "Asus Transformer Prime" into google, change the settings to News only, last 24 hrs and sort by date. Keep that page up on your pc and Refresh that in the morning and at night. Or you could bookmark it on your mobile device and check it w/e. I've found a ton of great info like that. Hope it helps. ^ ^
Asus USA website no longer shows GPS in specs.
http://usa.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_Prime_TF201/#specifications
http://eee.asus.com/eeepad/transformer-prime/specification/
It still does here. But that is not a good signal for those who want a GPS.
lol...so who is right?
Oh, I see. The OP provided a link to the USA Asus site.
USA site was changed. I assume they will update the rest to match. Disappointing for me.
global will eventually follow same suite.
Are they going to remove WiFi as well?
lol
slayvus said:
Are they going to remove WiFi as well?
lol
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ha.. that was a good one.
slayvus said:
Are they going to remove WiFi as well?
lol
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No, but Hasbro is going to make them remove the work Prime
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As long GPS is on the box we can claim them to fix it
Asus: what box? We shipped all primes in un marked packaging.
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Gone from Canadian and Czech sites too.
Google requires all Android devices that want Android Market to have GPS. So they can't just remove the chip, but want probably avoid having to fix it in already shipped Transformers. :|
Seriously?
Wats is this bull**** ?
And for those of us who are supposed to have it ?
The day google realises that ASUS is screwing around their clients because it's removing the GPS spec, they are going to make a tantrum.
If you think about it, the TFP will be the first device running ICS without a GPS, and eventually without the Market.
So we will all be stuck with a useless piece of expensive hardware.
They better correct their way of doing things, because it looks like a Sony copycat. Screw the clients, we decide what happens with our devices.
Companies should stick to their guns and make sure that they actually provide the functionality. Not **** people over afterwards.
i dont know how many times i have to say this WE HAVE GPS SO WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE MARKET WE HAVE GPS WE HAVE GPS WE HAVE GPS WE WILL HAVE THE MARKET the only thing is gps doesnt work well it doesnt work well
I looked for GPS a month ago on the site, and didn't find it. I did find it on the spec sheet though. So I have never seen that GPS was specifically listed other than on the spec list. I am wondering if anything has really changed....
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
My only question is who the hell 1-starred this thread? In fact, who the hell is going around trying to downvote every thread that at all says something negative about the Prime? This thread is entirely factual and the OP reported something that is from Asus itself. Talk about device insecurity.
On topic: this is a really weird development, so weird in fact that I don't even know what to make of it.
It used to be listed. For me it was a requirement.
The FAQ download on the asus site contains a short section about gps. It was last updated on 12/27, is this section new? For safety, do not use while driving, insulated car windshields may reduce or block signals, and of course connect to the internet to first activate. Retailers still list gps on the primes specifications...at least bestbuy and newegg do.
Edit-Additional info- Asus site Specs list under sensors: e-compass.
So is the a game changer for some of you folks?
It seem like one bad thing after next is coming out with this cluster **** of a tablet launch from ASUS.
Hi
I heard that we get splashtop in the transformer prime and i didnt get one, can somebody tell me how? or give me the file?
On before hand thanks in advance
Inside the app MyCloud is MyDesktop.. that's it
Wish I'd read this yesterday, shelled out for the Splashtop app in Android Market and I didn't need too, d'oh!
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/Asus-to-offer-free-Transformer-Prime-GPS-Dongle/
I'm not sure if this was posted yet. Mod can delete if repost.
edit: I see it's been posted in the update sticky. Sorry
Yep duplicate topic
thanks for trying to help, however had you read the article you posted. It states they got the information from XDA
Ive been digging through threads for half an hour now, can you please point out where this topic might be?
I want to find out how to apply for this GPS dongle because mine is utterly dead.
I just registered my prime deep in the bowels of the asus website,
but I haven't seen or heard of this free dongle that im supposedly entitled to.
Ditto how do we receive this?
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Am I going crazy or did a whole thread with 20 some pages simply vanish on this subject? I cannot find it now. Title was something like GPS fix!
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houtx2 said:
Am I going crazy or did a whole thread with 20 some pages simply vanish on this subject? I cannot find it now. Title was something like GPS fix!
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indeed, it seems that it has disappeared...
link was http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584213
The information it contained was not meant to be public... yet.
stereokontroll said:
indeed, it seems that it has disappeared...
link was http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584213
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Imagine that...thought that "law" was blocked....
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using XDA Premium HD app
I'm glad Asus is addressing this problem I figured they forgot about us but they didn't
=) thanks Asus...
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so is it legit or not :S?
same here
houtx2 said:
Am I going crazy or did a whole thread with 20 some pages simply vanish on this subject? I cannot find it now. Title was something like GPS fix!
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
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Same here, was reading through the pages to try and find more info when it just disappeared! Thought my tablet was acting up again. Asus contacted an admin maybe?
Eoin247 said:
Same here, was reading through the pages to try and find more info when it just disappeared! Thought my tablet was acting up again. Asus contacted an admin maybe?
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(Sinister laugh) we used the special tool like Men in Black. Everyone forgets what just happened. Therefore it never happened..lmfao
here come the men in black....
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so is it legit or not :S?
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It is real, I don't know what regions it is a applicable to though. I do know I was able to apply for one of these GPS units from their website. I live in the US though.
To get a hold of said GPS offer go to http://vip.asus.com/
Once there, register an account then register your tablet. After you register your tablet, they will automatically redirect you to a page asking for your shipping information. Once you've filled out your shipping information click 'Submit' at the bottom of the application.
I just wanted to see a picture of it, that's all....
ASUS is getting tons of good publicity over this. The story is covered on all major tech sites now. VERY surprising how fast word travels on tech news. Exciting times for prime.
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It is real, I don't know what regions it is a applicable to though. I do know I was able to apply for one of these GPS units from their website. I live in the US though.
To get a hold of said GPS offer go to http://vip.asus.com/
Once there, register an account then register your tablet. After you register your tablet, they will automatically redirect you to a page asking for your shipping information. Once you've filled out your shipping information click 'Submit' at the bottom of the application.
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I have registered my Tablet, but I am not given an option to input my shipping details?
Any ideas?
Stewart
StuMcBill said:
I have registered my Tablet, but I am not given an option to input my shipping details?
Any ideas?
Stewart
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Same here. I registered as a VIP but was never given any options for the dongle
Hey Stewart,
I've been following that other thread (the one that vanished) since it popped up, and a lot of the pages were full of comments exactly like yours.
It appeared to me that some people were able to fill out a form on the Asus site last night, but after a certain point no one was getting the registration page any longer. Some people had tried calling customer service, and most reported back that the person they spoke to either didn't know what they were talking about, or knew what they were referencing but that it wasn't official yet so there was nothing they could really do (some took contact info down, but who knows about what the follow-up will be for that).
Now that the whole thread has disappeared, and especially with demandarin's comments on the fact it vanished, my general sense is that the whole thing just came out too early, before Asus had everything in place to start taking in all of the requests. It sounds like it should all be made official soon though, and my guess would be that they will put out info in the media and through this site as to how to go about sending in your info then.
So I wouldn't worry about it now. Track some of the threads (or just check in with Gary Key's unofficial post updates), and join the rest of us in the waiting game...
As said above, duplicate thread.
Here's one of the very worst technical support I've dealt with
The context: I followed the free dongle link and instructions. I entered my unit's serial number on the Asus VIP portal. It got recognized as an "Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201" and it's now listed as such on my "Extended Warranty Service" page. So far so good.
Now I open the "TF201 GPS Extension Kit Apply&Inquire", pick my serial number from the list and enter my address. But I'm presented with the following error: "Sorry but your serial number could not be recognized. Please check your serial number to ensure that your model is a TF201, and try again.". That's obviously wrong, so I take screenshots and open a "Technical Enquiry" about it:
Here's the exchange with their tech support rep:
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---------- Original Message ----------
[Product Information]
*Product Type : Eee Family
*Product Model : Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201
[Problem Description]
Can't order GPS dongle; see attached pics
---------- Original Message ----------
Dear valued customer,
Thank you for contacting ASUS Customer Service.
Sorry for the delay.
Many customers have the same question.This maybe the Database error or data
delay,so you may wait some time and try again.
If you have another problem, please get contact with us ASAP.
Best Regards,
Joe
ASUS Customer Service
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Thank you for your reply
I understand that you acknowledged the problem
Now let me rephrase my question: Since asus instructions for getting the GPS
dongle ( event.asus.com (slash) ASUSPad/TF201GPS ) send us to a page that doesn't
work ( vip.asus.com (slash) user/tf201gps_ext.aspx?SLanguage=en-us )...
How can I get that dongle?
---------- Original Message ----------
Dear valued customer,
Thank you for contacting ASUS Customer Service.
Sorry for the delay.
Official ASUS announcement: free external GPS extension kit to boost signal reception for Eee Pad Transformer Prime [I](url removed)[/I]
Step-1: join ASUS Membership program
Step-2: register Transformer Prime TF201
Step-3: apply on "TF201 GPS Extension Kit Apply & Inquire" on the left side of the web menu
If you have another problem, please get contact with us ASAP.
Best Regards,
Joe
ASUS Customer Service
Don't know whether they don't want to send too many of that dongle or whether it's they website that's completely broken, but for tech support badness that's impressive
I hear ya
Welcome to the club man! You should check out our conversations in this thread about the shipping black hole.. I've actually received some mail from "Joe" myself
I get the exact same error. let me know how to resolve it please
NeoMagus said:
Welcome to the club man! You should check out our conversations in this thread about the shipping black hole.. I've actually received some mail from "Joe" myself
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Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using XDA Premium HD app
I had this error for a few hours.. then one time I tried again (I tried lots) I happened to see my flash blocker whoe a small flash area on the page.
I allowed all flash and boom, form submitted next time I tried.
It might well be a huge coincidence, but it's worth mentioning if you do have a flash blocker..
Good luck.. it worked for me
Please use one of the existing complaint /dongle threads for this.
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