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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Like I said, they said transformer prime would be first tablet with ICS. They held to that statement. They always said ICS would eventually come to OG transformer. Doesn't matter if it ships with it or not. As long as its already out, every device can easily upgrade to ICS.

Plus I've never seen one statement saying prime and OG transformer would receive ICS at the same time. That doesn't even make sense. Why would they hype up being the first tegra3 device and first tablet with ICS only to release ICS simultaneously along with OG. Even from a marketing perspective that doesn't make since. That would take easy from the hype. As long Prime received ICS well before any other tablet, they kept their word to that statement. Period :p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
http://www.slashgear.com/asus-eee-p...t-android-ice-cream-sandwich-tablet-19189412/

one of the quote: "ASUS has confirmed that its popular Eee Pad Transformer tablet as well as its upcoming Transformer 2 would both be getting the just announced Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update very soon. Considering how quickly ASUS updated to Honeycomb 3.2 following its release, this early confirmation could make the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer the first tablet to run Ice Cream Sandwich."

That article is from Oct. 19th 2011...

There are articles quoting from Asus Reps that OG Transformer will be one of the first tablet with ICS as well.

I didn't say YOU made the comment, but Asus certainly did.. or gave that impression that they will.

Edit: Just stating that all these statements by Asus about Jellybean and etc is just a marketing ploy (of which HTC & LG are also participating in playing the game.)

I'm sorry but that website is using DIGITIMES as source...

And now you are talking about "Google Nexus Tablet".. which is another rumor in itself.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Well, nothing in that quote says that the Prime and OG Transformer would be getting the update at the same time, nor when they'd get it. It merely says that they'd both be getting the update "very soon." Which they both did.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Well if you want to go by that, then Google nexus tablet being created by Asus seems a helluva lot more believable than a 11+ in. Samsung tablet. As we have numerous different sources stating Asus creating the tablet. No sources really stating anything on Samsung tablet to be lead to look believable.(a picture of a unicorn tablet in an advertisement doesn't mean anything..lol)

Digitimes is like one out of 20 different sources talking about Google nexus tablet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
Here..

http://androidcommunity.com/asus-eee-pad-transformer-might-be-the-first-tablet-to-ics-20111019/

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/42628/asus-eee-pad-transformer-ice-cream-sandwich

http://www.talkandroid.com/91164-as...roid+News,+Rumours,+and+Updates)#.T3I55WFv-7s

"The update, originally announced on Twitter by Asus in October of last year, was first expected in January, then slipped to mid-February. This latest slip has generated a few angry responses ranging from “Just prepare for another announcement in March,” to, “I call this lying to your customers!”"

The whole.. It'll be the first didn't exactly pan out.

Both are rumors? What's your point? I still don't get why you started "Samsung's 11+ in Tablet is canned" rumor of your own creation.

And I never said I don't believe in the existence of 7 in. Google Nexus Tablet..

I thought we're discussing about Jellybean & Asus exec simply commenting on "possibility" of Asus being one of the first to release JellyBean system. And my stance is that.. it is more or less a "marketing ploy" & should take his comment very LIGHTLY.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] StuMcBill:
Upcoming Update (with Awesome new features!!!) teased on Facebook: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...ransformer-prime-awesome-new-features-coming/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
it did pan out like they said. Asus Transformer Prime was the first Android tablet to be sold that had ICS. period.

I'm not worried about jelly bean comment. no android device needs it anyways. barely 1% of android devices now have ICS. its only a handful. releasing jellybean to early will only hurt android and contribute to further fragmentation issues. I do agree all statements should be taken with a grain of salt. but some are more believable than others though.

as far as Samsung tab canned, I didn't make that up. I did read it in an article but made mistake of not copying the link. anyways doesn't matter. Its not a reality yet/doesn't exist. if, and when it does come, won't be anytime soon anyways. we already have another company, forgot the name, coming out with a 13in. tablet with high resolution screen. so if they don't hurry to market fast, they won't even be able to claim having the largest screen. ill find the article on that tablet. ill add it in my competition thread once I do. as this thread needs to stay on topic...lol

so my stance is I don't even want jellybean yet. ICS needs to be mastered first before moving on.

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that article funny. "Awesome new features" lmao they better be ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mdeblaz:
I guarantee that the big announcement and awesome feature is nothing more than Asus enabling face unlock...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pbelcomp:
What will you give us if you are wrong? ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Coderedpl:
I have a bad feeling the announcement is over-hyped and a lot of us are expecting something "BIG" and when the news DO come, a fair share of us will be disappointed since it won't be as big as expected of beneficial to every user.

It would really have to be something REALLY GOOD to make it even worth all the speculation.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mdeblaz:
Another post with something else to say
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Norcalz71:
Source for the bolded parts? Samsung G-Tab 11.6" will be out next week for $399 for a 32gb, I read that in an article but mistakenly didn't copy the link. You see my point I'm sure.

Is 11.6" G-Tab confirmed, NO.

Is Google-Asus Nexus Tablet confirme, NO.

Are both rumored, YES.

Right now both tablets are in the same boat, one is not more credible than the other because rumors are just that, rumors. Until one of the companies makes a definitive move, or you have some insider info you aren't sharing, don't argue that one is coming and the other isn't. You may be right in the end, but at this moment you have no proof. I'll hope for both showing up. Also the 13" you are thinking of is a prototype Toshiba, no known production run that I have heard of yet.

And yes, google needs to cool it with the OS fragmentation and start being "more apple-like" in their approach. I don't mean in exerting total and unwavering control, but they need to come down on the carriers and handset makers and go for a more unified system. Android is the only platform currently able to compete with iOS, so obviously samsung/motorola/HTC/etc are not going to go elsewhere.

Mandate software updates, reduce the amount of Android customization that carriers/handset makers are allowed to bake in to speed up roll out of new OS iterations, and don't announce the NEXT version of the OS before the "current" version has even hit a substantial portion of the market.

Oh and IIRC ICS was to unify tablet/phone, while it sounds like Jelly Bean will be moving away from that again. If so, bad plan, unify unify unify.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pdiggitydogg:
I'm in the same boat. I have a feeling that it won't be what everyone needs it to be. Its probably going to be ho-hum at best or features no one cares about. Just hype.

I've been following the tprime for awhile and even though I don't own one I bet I'll be just as disappointed as the lot of you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Face unlock isn't exciting news. That's only a gimmick anyways. Its not even secure. You can take a photo of that person and it'll unlock the device. Lmao

We all have to remember no matter what they announce,you can't please everyone. They could announce they giving free new ipads to everyone and it'll still disappoint alot of people..lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] czerdrill:
getting a feeling its face unlock...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Norcalz71:
truth.

face unlock would be insanely disappointing though. screen flickers or lock ups would be nice but not "really exciting", still good though. wifi would be great, gps would be great.

face unlock WOULD be lame.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ride525:
Gary did say there was "exciting news" coming. I'd be willing to bet it will be exciting. As demandarin suggests, some may find it exciting, some may not. Others may be amazed. Others may be surprised.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I see your point on sourcing. I agree with rest of your post also.

so here's some sources ON TOSHIBA'S NEW 13.3in. TABLET, and yes we have pics of its actual existence...lmfao so its not rumored, its a reality. plus TV tuner built in or something

http://phandroid.com/2012/03/24/a-b...tablet-compared-to-traditional-sized-devices/

www.reghardware.com/2012/03/22/toshiba_outs_13_inch_monster_tablet_specs/

http://liliputing.com/2012/03/toshibas-13-inch-android-tablet-prototype-gets-a-tv-tuner.html

http://tablet-news.com/2012/03/25/t...t-compared-to-other-traditional-slates-video/

http://techreport.com/discussions.x/22680

plus there's a ton more..didn't feel like linking every single one of them. ill find that Samsung article also.

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great way to put it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] czerdrill:
clearly not haha..im more confused then ever
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Norcalz71:
Definitely know it is exists, whether or not it is a prototype that will go into production is another story though right?

13" would be awesome in the construction field if it was ruggedly built for looking at and marking up plans in the field. great superintended/foreman tool.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
Since you read it & Pulse app picked it up (according to you).. I'm sure you can find the link.

As far as Samsung tablet is concerned, it isn't the display size but the resolution & Exynos SoC that is getting the attention (toshiba's 13 in. tablet with Tegra 3 doesn't have/offer the same resolution). I'm also amazed by how you continue to ignore or undermine Samsung's manufacturing prowess. You continue to point out that Infinity Pad 700 won't be out til June/July.. well.. with Samsung's ability, they can release their tablet before Pad 700 or during the same TIME. And guess what.. we're already near April...(unless two/three month is eternity away for you)

Btw, both are RUMORS from similar sources (yes, including DIGITIMES).... & both are based on "credible" projection/hypothesis for many of these rumors (exclude DIGITIMES as being credible..). So, as far as both rumors go... they are RUMORS. As in.. NEXUS GOOGLE TABLET being made by ASUS doesn't exist/not reality yet as much as Samsung 11+ in. tablet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
OK, we can take this to my competition thread as we way off subject. lol

in tech time, that is an eternity. major advancements are made in less time. plus you have to base timeline on when it was first announced to so called release date. Asus tends to release devices well after projected release dates, as recent track records have shown on OG transformer and prime. my next tablet will be a tegra4 device, hopefully from Asus. nothing until then will be a major jump in performance from what I have already. As far as a complete package, that is.

plus Samsung devices be over priced for subpar specs. don't try to show me recent Samsung clearance items either as they desperate to sell them off with recent Ipad launch. Samsung is a big company but so is Asus. like a said before, Android wars within the family are fruitless. Apple is the bigger and Only real enemy here. So brag to apple fanatics about how great Samsung tabs or sell and see what they say. lol we are all losing to apple. even win8 might not be as huge of a factor as originally thought either. there's a huge outrage over removal of start button and possible compatibility issues. desktop users are hating the universal UI win8 brings.

so we will see how things play out. it'll be interesting, nonetheless.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rogerchew:
lol, the big announcement is that there will be an update by 3/30 for north america. what's all the speculation about another big announcement?!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vvveith:
Rotflmao

Too Funny!!! :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] junrider:
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13" tablet... seriously? Too big, too heavy, and can you say higher percentage of screen cracking, and I wouldnt see a high demand for the tablet that big. 10" would have to be the highest for a tablet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
lol. I would love to have one. that one would only stay in the house. imagine watching movies or playing games on it. or viewing web pages in their entirety. Artists and photographers would love it to showcase their work on that kind of display. still portable enough for a backpack or carried in a carrying case. would also be great for architects and construction blueprints and such.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Norcalz71:
It might not cater to you and it's not an ultra portable day to do, but there is definitely areas it would be great. Not what I want, but good for some.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] junrider:
The question would be is it even worth creating a production line of a 13 in tablet, that would only cater a small group and still make profit? It is a good idea with some benefits, but I dont know if it would be profitable at the end..... oops I think we all got side tracked..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] neo1738:
I almost wonder if the announcement is trade in TF201 and pay $100 get 1st dibs at infinity pad 700
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
You know what would be exciting, and totally possible? If part of the announcement would be Asus giving us 1.6Ghz top speed in stock form. Since it was already present in the kernel when ICS arrived. If so, this would allow even higher overclock as we already have 1.7Ghz and someone looking into 1.8Ghz. Totally possible on firmware update and should please everyone. That of course with more battery optimizing included. Hopefully wifi optimized more also to make it better overall.

What if they surprise everyone announcing they applied 2Ghz speed to our stock devices? I'd be stoked. This would give us the edge on future competing tablets and processors.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] texstar:
And good for older people like me with bad eyes. Not everyone is 25 years old with 20/20 vision.

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Stuff I read about the firmware update so far. My apologies if this has been posted before.

New Features:

+ Press-able notification in Lock screen

+ User can able to check reminder or notification of unread email under screen locked.

+ Upgrade Vibe from v1.0 to v2.0 with corresponding MyLibrary and MyCloud versions - Vibe2.0 improves UI and provides more media contents

New Functions:

+ Support the USB to LAN cable of UX series (Accessory)

+ Camera FW background forced update mechanism - Camera FW upgrade will be automatically installed with image upgrade so there is no need to press the independent camera upgrade icon in the notification area.

+ Support Ad hoc mode (Ad hoc mode was supported in HC but 1st time support in ICS)

+ Keep use’s choice of browser viewing type (Tablet or Desktop website viewing type)

+ Enable power profile (Battery information setting)

+ New display mode of HDMI output - Scale mode(Default) and Crop mode (Detail comparison in next two sides.)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Yeah this info was for .19 update that we never got. We getting .21update on Friday. So new update should have all of that plus even more on top. We saw this like a week or so ago. I want to see a complete feature and bug fix list for the new .21 update coming.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoteriX:
The limitations on clock speed are at some point physical and are not merely that of the nVidia gods saying so.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dime_veyron:
They promise to give us FaceUnlock

Facebook link whats new in .21

rogerchew,
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rogerchew:
Can someone translate?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] junrider:
Sure:

Big news on the horizon for users of Transformer Prime! And 'in fact an update coming very full-bodied, with version number 9.4.2.21. Here's what changed: first, it will be possible to control notifications (unread mails, etc ...) directly from the screen lock.

Some apps will change the system default name: the Market will Play Store, Books become Play Books, Music and Video will become Play Music Play Music.

There will be an update from ASUS Vibe from version 1.0 to version 2.0 (and consequently also an update of the app and myCloud MyLibrary). The new version of the Vibe will propose an improved interface and more content.

We will support the connection of Prime LAN cable, using the Ethernet to USB converter UX Series (sold separately as an accessory). Function that we implemented in response to demands made on Facebook.

With the new release there will be a new mechanism to update the camera firmware: will no longer need to be updated separately, but will be updated directly with the image of the operating system.

Important news will be the long awaited support for Ad-hoc networks required (rightly) a loud voice to all of you after the move to ICS. And then you say that ASUS does not think ;)

Finally we added the ability to display the HDMI output to TV viewing in choosing between portrait and landscape, each with an option to scale the video to full screen or cropparlo.

Among the upcoming features in the implementation of which we are working there are the Face Direct Unlock and WiFi.

That said: timing of update? Short, very short indeed. The release of the update on the devices should be Italian (except for last-minute problems) already this Thursday (March 29)!

At the same time we are working at full capacity to release another update that stabilizes the problems encountered by some of you on the TF101. And of course the update - long awaited - ICS for TF101G. Stay tuned ;)

The staff at ASUS Italy:D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Big news on the horizon for users of Transformer Prime! And 'in fact an update coming very full-bodied, with version number 9.4.2.21. Here's what changed: first, it will be possible to control notifications (unread mails, etc ...) directly from the screen lock.

Some apps will change the system default name: the Market will Play Store, Books become Play Books, Music and Video will become Play Music Play Music.

There will be an update from ASUS Vibe from version 1.0 to version 2.0 (and consequently also an update of the app and myCloud MyLibrary). The new version of the Vibe will propose an improved interface and more content.

We will support the connection of Prime LAN cable, using the Ethernet to USB converter UX Series (sold separately as an accessory). Function that we implemented in response to demands made on Facebook.

With the new release there will be a new mechanism to update the camera firmware: will no longer need to be updated separately, but will be updated directly with the image of the operating system.

Important news will be the long awaited support for Ad-hoc networks required (rightly) a loud voice to all of you after the move to ICS. And then you say that ASUS does not think ;)

Finally we added the ability to display the HDMI output to TV viewing in choosing between portrait and landscape, each with an option to scale the video to full screen or cropparlo.

Among the upcoming features in the implementation of which we are working there are the Face Direct Unlock and WiFi.

That said: timing of update? Short, very short indeed. The release of the update on the devices should be Italian (except for last-minute problems) already this Thursday (March 29)!

At the same time we are working at full capacity to release another update that stabilizes the problems encountered by some of you on the TF101. And of course the update - long awaited - ICS for TF101G. Stay tuned ;)

The staff at ASUS Italy

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damn, you beat me to it..lmao
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dime_veyron:
junrider, demandarin Google Translate RUUULLLEZ ))))))))))
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] HOFFERN342:
removed, I saw that some people beat me to it.

I must say, Face Unlock will be coming on another patch later, nice :P Another gimmick to play with.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] junrider:
Hehe..

At least we know what .21 will have.

How about that 3 translations.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I know right..lol

seems like only thing added from last .19 changelog we saw is the face unlock and wifi direct.

I wish they would add the bug fixes also to changelog. their changelog only shows features. must be too many bug fixes to list...lmfao
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dime_veyron:
and .20 too
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yod-b:
Then it's one day before the US release, and yay! Can't wait for the new library. (Even if it's lame or at least not so geeky :-D)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dime_veyron:
Tomorrow I'll have two good events - my birthday and out of the new firmware

cheers!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I'm excited about wifi direct. I posted very detail description of what it was a page or 2 back. plus they said only one device needs to have wifi direct. all other devices only need regular wifi capabilities in order for the different things it can do to work.

edit: wifi direct detailed description and video on page 58 of this thread.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ride525:
Thought you might enjoy that... ;):)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yod-b:
You know what would totally blow me away? The final release of Chrome slipped into the rom...

If Asus and Google is so much in hand in hand as it seems, it's not even impossible :-D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Moist:
It's slightly frustrating to see that Gary comes online ONCE during the day(usually in the morning) and then doesn't return. Especially since he has a lot of messages piled up. I know he's doing a great job and us a bit of a favour, but for R6500 and this thing doesn't work correctly, that's what I would expect...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yod-b:
Instead, I think it's kinda cool that an official came to XDA, and also using this community to test out beta roms as it was with .15 (These sort of experimental stuff is the purpose of this forum, innit?) Probably he has tons of other things to do during the day, but he still puts an effort to do this. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I didn't really see this sort of stuff before...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Its true. No other tablet or even phone company has ever had this kind of close involvement with its users in the forums.

On another note, thinking about it, Gary says new firmware update will release "BY" the 30th. For north America. So technically it could arrive anytime now through Friday.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] agzela:
looks like the 29th

http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-update-due-march-29-with-ethernet-support-28220325/