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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] darkhawkff:
I still laugh at everyone that thinks this is going to be out...

Anyone remember video cards? Or even CPU's? It wasn't until the past 2 or 3 years that manufacturer's actually had product available when they 'launched' them.....Go back a few years and remember. They'd 'launch' a product and a month later we'd finally see it on shelves or in stock online.

I'm sticking to my guns. They'll announce it Nov. 9th, but good luck having product in your hands before December, if not January even. On top of that, remember back to the original Transformer launch. Sure, Launch it Nov 9th. You won't get one until February anyway. Either way, I'm going to be laughing at you. I await the 100 page posts about people trying to find some place that has a TF2 in stock. It will be great.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kanariya:
What if we are able to get one before xmas?

Never say never.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
Well you're not really sticking to your guns are you.... Yes, now it will/may be out on or shortly after Nov. 9, but No you won't be able to get one b/c of supply. Whereas before, you were sure it wouldn't be out till after the end of the year. That right?

I truly am sorry that you are apparently upset about your first gen Transformer being obsolete so soon, but it happens... :) It's ok, the Prime will be outdated soon enough, and then I guess I can be mad too :mad::p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Sib64:
A news from android community

Asus roadmap leaked: Transformer Prime Nov. 9, more tablets in Q1 2012
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jblah:
whats a hero Product?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] inimitableac:
I want the padfone
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
That refers to a company's top-of-the-line offering(s). What makes them stand out in the market... So, I'm pretty excited that ASUS considers the Transformer line to be hero products for them--means they'll be continuing to make investments in making these things successful.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] starfcker69:
Launch date and ship date are not the same thing. The Asus Prime launch date is Nov 9 as we know, but the ship date? Let's hope they tell us on the 9th.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Sib64:
A good news :

ASUS Transformer Prime could go on sale with Honeycomb next week, Android 4.0 to follow

And the other :

ASUS Transformer Prime set to be announced or launched on November 9th
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BongoBong:
Didn't the Asus Zenbook go on sale right after their launch event? I would say thats a more analogous and recent example I would say
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yashromhtc:
You should try to sell it.. but i won't suggest on that because the new Tablet is based on a new tech piece. The new core is a quad by nvida called the Kal-el or the Tegra 3. This once also gonaa be ICS and not Honeycomb as i guess and the rumors on sites.

ITs gonaa be uber thin that's for sure a litter 10 incher type.

Source: Tech Dweller
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 1stGenRex:
I just bought the 32gb version of the current Transformer from newegg for $500. BUT that also included the dock, so I feel that it's not that bad of a deal. I waited for the original; Tab, but the lack of an SD Slot was a deal breaker to me. I waited for the Xoom, but found out it was a dud. I stopped caring for a while, and I decided to look into tablets again, as my wife will have a 13 hour flight to meet me in Paris. So, As far as I can tell, for the money, this is still the best Android tablet for the money, and I bought it.

That's always kind of bugged me about the Android Tablet thing. There's always a better one on the horizon. And quite honestly, I'm still waiting for the Tab 7.7, which is what I REALLY wanted to get for my wife. I foresee myself ending up with the transformer once the 7.7 comes out, as I'll probably get her that one.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bøygen:
I seriously hope they release a version with 3g or some other kind of mobile connectivity at once.

No mobile connectivity (at least that is possible to get a hand on) is really a dealbreaker for me on the transformer.

Otherwise the prime ticks allmost all the boxes with me and, as others have mentioned, kind of gets me salivating.

What would be really cool was if Asus and LG collaborated and made something called the Transformer Optimus Prime. I'd buy it almost no matter what it was just for the name... :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jeremyshaw:
Well, the TF101G did recently launch, which is basically a TF101 with 3G (GSM) abilities...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Croptop:
If only I could find one. Anywhere.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cdkizzle:
Anyone think that the Prime will cause the TF101 to go down in price? I've been seeing deals like the 16gig + dock on Newegg for $400, missed that deal but am on the lookout. Really want to get one of these soon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jblah:
there was a deal yesturday for $499 you get the 32 GB TF and the dock. But now its $419 for the 32 GB TF..which still isn't a bad deal but not as good as the "free dock".
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TrailorParkKid:
I fly back to Germany from the States on the 17th of Nov. Fingers are crossed for a 9th release/launch
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] starfcker69:
Two upcoming events -

* Nov 15 is the Amazon Fire release date - so it should start shipping then

* Nov 9 - Asus Transformer Prime launch announcement.

Also--

* Week of Nov 7 the new B&N Color Nook should be announced

All this adds up to less interest (at least temporarily) in the current tablets, so prices should be dropping! Of course I could be wrong.

If you can, wait until at least Nov 9 for the fun to begin.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nook-color:
I'm still using my 7" Nook Color here, but was checking out the TF-1 @ local retailer and have tablet envy. Also would like a 10" screen for some uses and the faster CPU.

* Q * The only hangup I found on the design, was the edges seemed like they were a bit sharp compared to the rounded aluminum on it's competitors. Has anybody been bothered by that one.

I'm trying to figure if I should pounce on a Holiday sale price if I see one, or just hang on a bit longer for the Kal-El.

* Q * I've also read that the form factor for TF-2 will be closer to the IPAD 4/3 style vs the Long and Wide Screen Android tablets that we're used to seeing today. For TF1 owners, what do you think of that? Pro / or con ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] darkhawkff:
I wouldn't say they are sharp. Maybe compared to somethings, but I haven't ever found it to be a problem at all.

Personally, I like the TF the way it is. The screen makes it nice for watching 16:9 videos the way it is. It also makes it nicer for reading books on it as well. But that's just my opinion....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TrailorParkKid:
Judging from all of the leaked pictures plus the unofficial reveal at AsiaD I would say the form factor is still 16:9
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dagrim1:
I don;t think the price on the TF1 will drop that much... The TF2 will be sold for a higher price and it's already announced that the TF1 will remain at the same price level...

One could see it as a more entry level model.

That said, I am planning on buying the TF2. The TF1 is great but not yet excellent and I'm hoping the kal-el can give it that extra push to really make it excel in everything.

I will wait until it's rootable though I think, hope that can be done.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Well, it's passed the FCC, which usually happens right before a product is released. http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/02/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-arrives-at-the-fcc-we-feign-surp/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Well, it's passed the FCC, meaning it should be coming soon: http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/02/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-arrives-at-the-fcc-we-feign-surp/

And man, if it really does have a 14.5 hour battery (which I still think is a confusion; I think battery life will be similar to the TF1), then I'll be all over this no matter what.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jimpmc:
I'm pretty sure at the AsiaD presentation, the 14.5hr was mentioned as the combined tablet+dock time.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
That's what I think as well, but many sites sure seem to think it's 14.5 hours for the tablet itself...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
Warning Nerd Porn Ahead!!!!!!

Sexy Sexy!!!!

http://www.wirelessgoodness.com/2011/11/02/asus-transformer-prime-gets-torn-down-kal-el-pictured/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JoTeC:
LMAO Nerd Porn. Loved it!

I am starting to get the urge to sell my TF101 w/dock and buy the TF201 w/dock. I can play with my Xoom or my er, GTab until the TF201 becomes available. Ummm, scratch that, I'm dumping the GTab too... Anyone?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] songmeesay:
Hmm anyone else notice that it looks like only 1 speaker in the FCC pic?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
I'm not sure I can pick speakers out at all from the pics, but I do remember ASUS saying that sound was one of the important things in designing the Prime.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cdkizzle:
Just waiting for a killer deal on the TF101 then just going to buy that :D

Unless the Prime is so mind-blowingly amazing that I desire that instead.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ChrisDos:
I still can't tell if it is going to come with a full size SD slot or a micro SD. I'm hoping for the full size so I can put a 128GB card in there.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jblah:
i saw on some site it was 10.5 hrs for the tablet itself. but i guess we'll find out on the 9th!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dazz87:
the speaker better be good, cause the speaker on the TF is trash
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jeremyshaw:
People have good things to say about the zenbooks speakers, and that is in a thin build, too!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Techno79:
I hope it's full size too but I seriously doubt it due to the thinness of the design. Getting a full size card would be extremely impressive. Even if it's a full size slot, it'd have to support SDXC to use cards greater than 32GB. I have a feeling that the dock part may contain the full size USB ports, memory cards etc but the tablet itself will come with the micro versions. Only 5 days before we find out for sure :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] m0bster:
Realtek ALC5631 DAC. Tegra 2 had a wolfson :( :( :(

See the teardown http://www.wirelessgoodness.com/2011/11/02/asus-transformer-prime-gets-torn-down-kal-el-pictured/?nggpage=2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ChrisDos:
Actually, from what I've read, the only difference for the SDXC cards is that they are formatted exFAT. Just reformatting them to FAT32 allows us to use them in SDHC slots.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Care to elaborate on what this means?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] m0bster:
Well, I personally like wolfson DACs, the audio quality is perfectly suitable for my ears. Any device with wolfson DAC is a joy to listen to with high-end in-ear phones for me. All tegra 2 devices have wolfson.

I have tried others and it did not work. Let's wait for reviews on this particular Realtek dac.

The spec for Realtek ALC5631 :

- Digital-to-Analog Converter with 100dBA SNR and –90dB THD+N

- Analog-to-Digital Converter with 93dBA SNR and –88dB THD+N

- Stereo BTL (Bridge-Tied Load) Class-D amplifier and with 650mW/Ch output power

(SPKVDD=3.6V, THD = 1%, 8Ω load)

- Stereo headphone output and without DC blocking capacitors.

(With 45mW/Ch driving power, 3.3V, 16Ω load)

- 3 analog differential inputs and 1 stereo single-ended input

- Stereo differential analog microphone inputs with boost pre-amplifiers and low noise microphone

bias

- Differential earpiece Amp output

- Stereo single-end or one differential line output

- Audio jack insert detection and microphone switch detection

- Power management and enhanced power saving

- Support flexible digital 6 bands equalizer (EQ)

- Support digital spatial sound and pseudo stereo effect

- Zero detection and soft volume for pop noise suppression

- Inside PLL can receive wide range clock input

- Support I2C Control Interface

- 24bit/8kHz ~ 192kHz I2S/PCM interface for stereo DAC

- 24bit/8kHz ~ 96kHz I2S/PCM interface for stereo ADC

- Support enhanced Auto Level Control (ALC) function for playback and record

- Support digital microphone interface

- QFN-48 (6mm x 6mm) package

This is WM8994 (Tegra 2) spec:

Hi-Fi 24-bit 4-channel DAC and 2-channel ADC

100dB SNR during stereo DAC playback (‘A’ weighted)

Smart MIC interface

- Power, clocking and data input for up to four digital MICs

- High performance analogue MIC interface

- MIC activity monitor & interrupt allows processor to sleep

1W stereo / 2W mono class D/AB speaker driver

Capless class W headphone drivers

- Integrated charge pump

- 6mW total power for DAC playback to headphones

4 line outputs (single-ended or differential)

BTL earpiece driver

Digital audio interfaces for multi-processor architecture

- Asynchronous stereo duplex sample rate conversion

- Powerful mixing and digital loopback functions

ReTune™ Mobile 5-band, 6-channel parametric EQ

Programmable dynamic range controller

Dual FLL provides all necessary clocks

- Self-clocking modes allows processor to sleep

- All standard sample rates from 8kHz to 96kHz

Active noise reduction circuits

- DC offset correction removes pops and clicks

- Ground loop noise cancellation

Integrated LDO regulators

72-ball W-CSP package (4.511mm x 4.023mm x 0.7mm)

My personal view on it: Wolfson WM8994 is a high quality DAC for playing music and Realtek ALC5631 is a DAC for a mobile device generic audio output.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
I love how ASUS just pushed an update that includes an app to backup apps and data to another ASUS tablet. Looks like they expect some folks to upgrade to the Prime... :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Techno79:
This is pretty decent on Asus's part! I really think some generic migration tool is needed in Android core OS so that when moving from one Android device to another, data can also be backed up and restored without having to root the devices at both ends. I know there could be security issues with allowing applications to be backed-up/restored so even if it is just application data then that would be great. The applications can always be downloaded from the Market on the device being restored (although some "fire and forget" batch mode would be great).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jblah:
well incase you all haven't seen this yet take a look at the prime's benchmarks. OFF THE CHART (literally)

http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-sets-massive-benchmark-pre-release-04193077/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] newtybar:
Not having to worry about your 1080p video settings and having it run smoothly is a huge plus (main frame, high frame, all that jazz).

Faster web page browsing, hopefully no input lag, better flash performance...

...all reasons im going to upgrade ASAP.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
I'm getting pretty darned excited for the Prime. It's going to cause some marital strife once my wife realizes I'm going to buy this thing the second it's available just like I did the Transformer, but it'll be worth it. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
And I find today's update, with the backup/restore to a new ASUS tablet app, to be quite timely... They're doing everything they can to make it easy for us to upgrade. Now, if they only make the docks compatible...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dazz87:
Yup zenbooks speaker are very nice. I have the UX31 and too bad Asus couldnt hook us up with Bang & Olufsen like they did with the UX31.....:D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] T.A Blet:
Bummer :( I just read the Prime will not be launched before the holidays in the Netherlands (Benelux) and most likely not in other countries of Europe too.

Launch is scheduled for January 6 2012.

So dissapointing.:(

US will probably have it before the holidays.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ckoadiyn:
Care to share link?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] T.A Blet:
No links in english available.

Info regarding the Netherlands came from ASUS Benelux.

Another article mentions the launch in Taiwan is scheduled for December 1 2011.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xPSYCHOTRONx:
Damn! Be nice to get it soon but i imagine it be worth the wait. How fast you think they will keep in stock if it hits before xmas?

Sent from my EVO 3D w/ Tapatalk
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] morphiend:
thanks for the info t.a. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] uploder:
i gotta say i was really skeptical that asus would release the prime before next year but with all the recent news nov 9 is looking to be the release date. I still think its too early if ya ask me but hey im not running a multi million $ company like mr shih :p they must have a strategy i mind.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jocelyn:
Ewwwww

Edit: And OMG I <3 Fauxdroid!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Arctiik:
personally, i think its a waste of money for 2 extra cores and knowing its more then likely gonna be unrootable because of the new SBk.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] timlot:
I'm no audiophile, but going by the specification you provided it looks like the Realtek is the better DAC. One example would be the headphone jack producing 45mW/Ch on the Realtek, but only 6mW total headphone power for the Wolfson. Also the 192kHz vs 96kHz sample rates.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jocelyn:
Yes, but the comparison doesn't take Supercurio's voodoo control into account...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] morphiend:
i researched this a little bit and the zenbook was said to be available the same day as mr. shih made the announcement at that show in new york. this is getting my hopes up that the prime could possibly be available on the 9th as well. just a few more days till we find out! :D. i'm ready to go wait in line somewhere or have my credit card ready to order it online.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
*cough* Three extra cores *cough* :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JimTDI:
I don't like the new shiny finish either. Maybe it will grow on me but for now I'm not a fan.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] infamousjax:
TF101 is dual-core.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] voltron2k11:
Tegra 3 is 5 Core ;)

It has 1 core dedicated to the os and background stuff, and then the quadcore on top to work depending on how much speed it needs
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BuZzCoRe:
yeah same here...

link: click here
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Magnesus:
Realtek makes the worst audio chips I heard. My laptop has Realtek ALC269 which has 96dB SNR on paper, but it's also the worse audio chip I heard in my life. My old SB Live with 92dB SNR (which sounded a little worse than Transformer with Voodoo Sound to my ear) sounded crystal clear in comparison to the Realtek.

I'm not an audiophile, I don't see much difference between my old SB Live and my new USB SB with 100db SNR but Realtek in my laptop sounds like garbage to me. I hope it's not the same with other Realtek chips (maybe mine is just broken or sth? unfortunetely other Realtek integrated audio chips I heard weren't much better).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ckoadiyn:
For audio they should just get with creative.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TrailorParkKid:
I'd like to see the source for this. Seems like rumor creation to me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sontin:
Yes, Asus benelux didn't wrote anything on Facebook. And that would make absolut no sense to announce something before christmas and bring it to the market after...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Good thing is, we only have three more days to go...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] timlot:
I told myself on Oct. 19 when it was first introduced that it was only 3 weeks, but everyday I became more impatient. So the next three day won't be any better unfortunately.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TrailorParkKid:
I'm right there with you. I've put off purchasing a tablet for a while now, almost as if I knew subconsciously this was coming. The suspense is killing me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gniouki:
I work for a French Website about Asus tablets and Asus France told me the 9th november keynote was canceled. No new keynote is scheduled for the moment.

It's the same for the keynote that was scheduled the 9Th in France (to initialy introduce the UX21 et 31 ultrabooks but also with TF201 as guest)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ckoadiyn:
They say why n doesn't mean asus won't do a anouncment anyways
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gniouki:
I ask them why and the only answer I can get was "I can't tell anything !"

I don't know what to think about it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jblah:
reports are that it won't be released in europe until Jan 6th 2012. Asia and US will get it earlier.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Asus...-Reach-Europe-Until-January-2012-232688.shtml
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gniouki:
Yeah, I know that but for the moment I don't see anything thant doesn't proof that it isn't juste a rumor.

I'm waiting for the answer of Asus France about that
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sontin:
Maybe someone from Netherlands can post something on their facebook site. Because i don't see anything from asus benelux which confirm the story. And why would they give this date to one site only.

BTW: The India magazine "stuff" posted on twitter that the Prime has 2GB Ram. :D

http://twitter.com/#!/stuff_india
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jblah:
2 GB of ram? that would be awesome. that has been the main thing holding tablets back imo. lets hope they are correct.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gniouki:
This news make me think about something told me the Asus guy at the end of our chat about the canceled keynote.

He says something like "Maybe it's juste to run back in order to give a better jump forwards".

Is Asus preparing something bigger than we are waiting for ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jblah:
i don't know what else it could be. I think Prime has been pretty hyped up! especially with that benchmark "leak". now the 2GB..there is only so much you can do with a tablet.. i mean we know it has "kal-el". i guess software wise they could have something up their sleeves but i think most people have a good picture of the hardware. either way i'm excited and can't wait for it to come out! hopefully it will come out on the 9th in the US!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gniouki:
Quad core 1.5Ghz + 2Gb of RAM would be amazing with Windows 8 for ARM devices !
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kokusho:
2gb RAM makes sense when consider the benchmark we saw wich shows a RAM score twice as good as the 1gb devices.

btw, weren't Adobe's touch softwares suppose to be release november/december ?

Thoses would make for some awesome softwares to make good use of those 2gb ram.

Maybe they decide to reschedule to launch it directly with ICS onboard ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] delaroche:
Question about the keyboard:

What happens if I buy the TF2 in the US (SKU US) and import it to Switzerland, and then buy a keyboard in Switzerland (SKU WW)?

Reason: a friend of mine is in the US until end of November (and hopefully it will be released by then), but I'd rather have the local keyboard layout and not the US one. What that possible with the TF101?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] morphiend:
at this point i just don't see the prime having 2 gb of ram. i'd love to be wrong though.

question: when you say windows 8 "for arm devices" does that mean that it's not the full version of windows? if it's not full windows is it then just a mobile version of windows? what sort of limitations will there be on arm versions of windows 8 on a tablet versus full blown windows (which i guess is the x86 version?)