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[Asus Transformer TF700] Kenif1983:
I wish my TF700 was a "zippy" as my nexus 7.

It's been 3 months since my TF101 was stolen (I replaced with TF700) and I don't remember it being so laggy

I'm looking into unlocking and installing a custom rom.
[Asus Transformer TF700] daddydark:
No

I was disappointed with the overall performance. The lag in browsers and in games that require processor power was pretty bad.

returned my 8 months after for a in store credit from best buy. I just want it to work without hours and days worth of tinkering. I returned the prime received the infinity as a replacement now I have in store credit waiting the next BIG TABLET.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Tylorw1:
Unlocking and installing CromiX fixes most issues :D.

Tylor

ROM: CROMIX 4.5 DeOdex

Kernel: Hundsbuah/MaxKernel

Theme: Timberwolf's Blues and Jazz Theme
[Asus Transformer TF700] AndroidFTW11:
I would buy mine again. I haven't really had any issues other than the known I/O issue which I am just too lazy to fix. Aside from that, I have no complaints and I truly believe this is one of the best and most versatile tablets on the market. I chose this over the nexus 10 because of the external memory slot. I will never buy an Android device without a micro SD slot. My main uses: reading, browsing, Google music, Pandora, twitter, Facebook, gaming, downloading movies and more. I have always been on CROMI and maintain whatever current version is out. I am anxious for new kernels for 4.2 because it ran slightly better on 4.1 with an over clocked kernel.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kauhl:
I would not.

I bought the TF700T last January and I'm disappointed at its overall performance and stability.

I think one of the major problems is that the browsing experience should not be so clunky, considering how much we paid for this device. Since the beginning, I gave up using stock ROM. Browsing was really awful and I got too much reboots for my taste, even with the latest updates.

So I unlocked the bootloader and installed the latest deodexed CROMI 3.x. CROMI is a great ROM, way better than stock for sure. But it still feels a bit shaky, although browsing is faster with Browser2RAM.

I went for the Infinity because I've had several Asus products and they're mostly reliable. But I regret not going for the Nexus 10. I was turned off by the lack of a microSD slot and the fact that I could not buy it via Google Play Store (as I don't live in the USA). Maybe the Nexus isn't really that much better than the Infinity, but the specs and price are promising.

At the moment, I'm waiting for my keyboard dock to be delivered and I hope it will somehow make me enjoy the Infinity more. I love the screen, the look and feel this thing has. Still, I would not recommend it to anyone unless the price drops something like 100$. IMHO, this tablet costs too much to perform like it does and requires too much tweaking.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Stuartofmt:
My experience too !
[Asus Transformer TF700] manubu:
I would buy it again for sure. Once Chromi is installed the tablet is just great. Now, if i would have to buy a tablet now i would probably wait a bit to see what is coming...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Rgsauve:
I've had mine for about 8 months and my experience was so bad with the browser choppiness and lag that I gave up on all Asus products (and will continue to do so). Installed CromiX a few days ago and it's like I have a new tablet. I wish I had unlocked and rooted this tablet earlier. Now it's got a second life. Asus should be embarrassed of what they've done with this thing. Big props to sdbags for all his work!
[Asus Transformer TF700] xRamz:
Honestly no. I would buy windows8 tab instead. Haha but I still like the tf700
[Asus Transformer TF700] echardcore:
I am on the fence.

Mine had to be RAed due to very frequent random rebooting. They fixed it even though it was unlocked. I received it back with a stuck pixel. I also was unable to unlock it after being serviced. After about 6 months I finally was able to get support to update the new MAC address that I hd after the RA in their servers. This allowed me to unlock it again. This was very recently, that I was able to unlock it. I barely used it while stock.

I am falling in love with it again!!! The performance is head over heels better with a custom ROM.

The form factor of the thing beats all comparable android tabs out there.
[Asus Transformer TF700] deadant:
Definitely no. After the issues and way I have been treated trying to warranty the product I'll never touch anything Asus again. Their products have way too high of a failure rate and they don't seem to fix many of them. I wish I would have researched it better because their better business bureau rating is horrible. I thank all our developers though for making this flawed device much more usable.
[Asus Transformer TF700] DarsVaeda:
After buying the tablet I hate ASUS now. The release policy was horrible. Months of "it will be released next week".

The build quality is not really good for a tablet that price:

- I have a scratch on the display (isn't this gorilla glas or something?)

- the metal above the power connector is bend upwards just from plugin/out

- pressing some places on the border of the tablet makes a squeey noise

- the light sensor can not cope with dim lighting sourroundings (where any other phone I had had no problems).

The worst is the software, which is so slow. Hell this thing has 3 cores! Why is it so ****ing slow.

Yes cause ASUS integrated the cheepest memory they could find on the planet into their top class tablet...thank you!

Installing something and trying to do anything else besides is horrible.

Sometimes it is slow for no reason. It crashes a lot and once went into a state where my gf could reset the tablet (all data gone).

I would not buy it again (nor any other ASUS product) and actually I will try to return it due to all the stuff.

But currently I need it to prepare for my exams so the ASUS customer experience adventure needs to wait a lil.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Eyenza:
A big no for me. I waited a long time for Google to restock the Nexus 10, caved in and bought this tablet instead. Big mistake. I'm disappointed with the tablets performance and ASUS customer support. Also to rub salt in the wound I have not been able to install custom software due to that stupid unknown network error when attempting to unlock the device. I don't know if I'll avoid all ASUS products, but until they shape up I'll certainly avoid their tablets
[Asus Transformer TF700] kokoon:
A definite NO! I will think another time before buying anything asus again.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Felborn:
Decently not, even with cromi-x my 99£ memo pad offers a better performance! Bad wifi signal, laggy and horrible battery life makes this a bad choice for a tablet in 2013
[Asus Transformer TF700] furou:
Definitely no. Never going to buy an Asus tablet again and will recommend anyone considering buying an Asus tablet, not to.

The tf 700 was the worst, even with cromix.. You just can't fix cheap faulty hardware (really Asus? Cutting corners with the worst cheapest memory in your flagship device??) with software. It would lag switching apps, lag when opening the app drawer... the tablet would freeze if you tried installing an app or copying files. Overall the worst user experience money can get you.

Then I did this mistake again when I bought the new nexus 7 because I thought the partnership with Google would uphold Asus to certain standards. Wrong. Asus managed to screw up the most basic of basics in a tablet - the touchscreen is messed up. Thanks to the fix over at the xda nexus 7 forum (forgot the name of the awesome Dev who provided us with the fix), I can finally use the nexus without having it miss touches or generate ghost touches, but I still can't use it on certain surfaces without the touchscreen going nuts. How Asus can screw up a tablet's touchscreen this badly is incredible. Too bad Asus is making the new nexus 10, but I guess it will be amusing to see what Asus messes up this time - maybe the speakers won't work all the time, or the battery will occasionally die after a full charge or maybe the tablet will randomly combust... With Asus you can never know.

So no more Asus.
[Asus Transformer TF700] BTrack:
You bet. Still locked, but rooted. No issues.
[Asus Transformer TF700] eRPeeX:
NO,

I've bought a high end tablet I thought. But it was and is an experience I never could been thinking of. It is an expensive piece of ****. When others (colleagues, family, ...) are looking while I'm using the little thing they first say wow ... that's a nice tablet, it looks good. But when they see how it works ..... after a while they say indeed its ****

Thnx to Cromi, cold booting and so it's a little bit better usable but its so laggy, it has it's own lazy life not synchronized with a quick and snappy use I've been thinking of.

F.e. my newspaper apk on my S3 is ready to read after 20 seconds. The same apk on my tablet it takes 2-5 minutes for I can read the first thing.

Browser same stuff. On my S3 or notebook it's snappy. On my tablet one must have a whole lot of patience.

So Asus TF700 again? NO
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Absolutely.

The TF700 on CROMi-X is a thing of beauty. I never had a piece of hardware I liked so much!

Can't wait for the TF701 and the CROMi rom for it :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] Felborn:
In no way trying to be rude here, but will one of the first thing you do with a brand new piece of hardware be to throw the warranty out of the window, wave goodbye to automatic updates and go with a custom ROM? As much as I am grateful for cromi-x, I would hope I stick with a stock tablet if I replace my tf700
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I will be unlocking mine and installing a custom rom the day I get it! :D But then maybe I'm not normal. I do this with every phone, tablet I buy - I believe many people do the same. Part of the fun of android me is ripping it apart and putting it back together how I want.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Well, I'm not quite as hasty as sbdags. I give it a week or so on stock - just so I can appreciate the difference :D

And in terms of warranty: I wouldn't rely on the manufacturer warranty anyway! I'll buy peace of mind with a SquareTrade warranty. Forget Asus...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Felborn:
Working with computers for a living, and the end of the day I just want my tablet to work smooth and not demand debugging or troubleshooting. I used to enjoy playing around with stuff like this, but nowadays I just want it to work :)

That said, I have been enjoying much of the flashing and trying out custom roms, but having to way goodbye to the warranty that's abit of a deal breaker for me sadly
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Interesting as I don't believe much in manufacturer warranty - The Asus one doesn't seem to be worth the paper it is written on. Sure if I buy a device in a shop and it goes wrong - Here in the UK you will get 12 months min warranty where you take it back to the shop and they replace it no questions asked.

If I drop the device and break it - my fault, I wouldn't expect my warranty will fix it. I am totally comfortable unlocking and doing it. And that is what it boils down to, I bought the device - I'll do what I like with it,, thank you very much. I hate to see people held to ransom over a warranty.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Felborn:
I'm living in Norway, and here we have 5 year warranty pretty much covering everything a said from dropping it or otherwise cause damage to it myself. So it's worth a fair penny to keep that, but how asus can just drop all warranty cause you unlocked it is beyond me.
[Asus Transformer TF700] eRPeeX:
In Europe (EC) it's illegal what Asus presumes. You must receive the 2 year guarantee. Even if you root or unlock. But they will try to persuade you the guarantee dropped by rooting or unlocking.

No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.Albert Einstein
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
No.

Yes, but not by the manufacturer.
[Asus Transformer TF700] eRPeeX:
Yes, it is. 2 years.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34284421

Of course it is first the store and second hand Asus guarantee the store.

No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.Albert Einstein
[Asus Transformer TF700] BabelHuber:
Do you use Data2SD? I do, and the tablet is a joy since then. Using CROMI-X without Data2SD only gives you a smooth experience as long as you do not do backgroud stuff, e.g. installing Apps or copying files.

I just hope that some Asus manager tries out the TF700 with CROMI-X and Data2SD, so he can see how a tablet has to behave.

Also one must not forget that the TF700 is a 2012 model, so nobody should be surprised that e.g. an SGS4 is smoother meanwhile.

Still, with CROMI-X and Data2SD, I do not see the need to upgrade my tablet.

Big thanks to sdbags, _that and Hundsbuah, who made this table usable in the first place.

And shame on Asus for delivering a half-baked product bottlenecked by slow memory!
[Asus Transformer TF700] eRPeeX:
Data2SD is meant to use with external sd? Or can it be used with internal?

Which install options you've chosen?

No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.Albert Einstein
[Asus Transformer TF700] BabelHuber:
If you want to replace the slow internal SD-card by something faster, you better use another SD-card :)

Seriously, I am using a Sandisk 64GB Class 10 sdcard for Data2SD. With this mod, the external SD-card completely replaces the internal one (Android is installed on the external SD-card). The internal one is still available to store data at, though.

Just refer to the CROMI-X thread, everything is decribed there.
[Asus Transformer TF700] eRPeeX:
Tnx, gonna try this.

No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.Albert Einstein
[Asus Transformer TF700] nickelfritz9:
why yes i would

As I post from my tf700 I would in a heart beat yes the stock ROM was a little slow but still not that horrible still way usable just stay at 4.1.1 4.2.1 had Bluetooth issues so just stay stock or unlock and root and enjoy endless possibilities
[Asus Transformer TF700] arclight25:
I would buy my 700 again. (My 300 was great too) It has been a great tablet. Laggy? At times. But a clean install of the latest CROMi, and it is running better now than it did coming out of the box. And now it does not lag any worse than my Galaxy Tab 8.0. And from a pure horsepower standpoint, it is still in the top class of high performing tablets.

Mind you, this will not prevent me from selling it along with the dock, as my 701 should be in my hands later today. :) in looking thru eBay, there are actually some really good deals to be had for the 700s.
[Asus Transformer TF700] princeplanet:
Having bought a new Android tablet, and liking it very much, no...I would not go and buy it again, even if it were cheaper. For those who love it, great; I'm happy for you (I really am).

For me the experience was not a happy one. I've moved on, and my Blood Pressure is back to normal levels when using my tablet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] eRPeeX:
Indeed it causes high blood pressure. Asus should be ashamed to release such a crap.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Felborn:
The real question for me right now is, do I trust Asus enough to buy a TF701 after the huge letdown the TF700 was?
[Asus Transformer TF700] kbboykin:
@ Princeplant: I was thinking about getting the 10.1 2014. It definitely is eye-catching. I would still keep my TF700 for custom romming. How does the display compare. Do you like Touchwiz better. I know Touchwiz from my S4
[Asus Transformer TF700] princeplanet:
I can live with Touchwiz. I actually prefer just the stock Android, but I am using Nova Launcher and Thumb-Keyboard, so things haven't really changed. Asus had its own changes; it's just a matter of adjusting. As to the screen, the Note has a better screen. My frustrations began with the Asus Transformers performances (I had both of them). I bought the Xoom when it came out and traded it for the latest and greatest, which, for me, wasn't. If I had to choose, I'd go back to the Xoom.

I'll take performance over asthetics anytime. Anyhoo, Touchwiz isn't really a problem for me. Even before the first update it was way faster and responsive than my Asus. When using programs etc, it doesn't really matter. There is a slight change here and there with controls, but, for me, it's nothing to complain about.

The Note is MUCH better to hold. It doesn't dig into my palms like the TF700 did. The sound is much better also.

I'm also liking the S-pen. I'm not a student anymore, so I don't rely on S-notes all that much for notetaking in class. But when I need it at a meeting, it IS nice. I always had to take a pen and notepad with me (it was easier for me to write than to type), but now I can use the Note for the occasional note (and I can write it!).
[Asus Transformer TF700] kbboykin:
Yeah, I still have my Xoom and put it aside for the TF700 which couldn't hold a candle to the Xoom in speed/responsiveness until I unlocked it( TF700) and put on a custom ROM. I went for the display since my Xoom was minimal. But I would rather have a tablet that's a work horse with a crisp display and the Note 10.1 2014 surely looks good. I have invested in so many tablets on several platforms. The Xoom was my first. I have the Asus VivoTab RT, and replaced it for size by the Acer w3-800, but disappointed in it's display (ordered it without checking out the sharpness). I do like the 8" form factor for Windows RT. These tablets have all but replaced my Dell laptop.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Lexus One:
I've only owned my TF700T for 3 days now. In those 3 days I have unlocked, flashed TWRP recovery, flashed CROMiX 5.1.2, flashed _that's kernel, ran lagfix, and this tablet is still laggy as hell. Even with a Quadrant score of 6500. Apparently this doesn't mean much. I've seen people imply that theirs is not laggy. Well, I don't believe it. They probably don't have a concept of laggyness. This thing is really been a disappointment. I also own a old Toshiba Thrive 10.1, and that tablet runs circles around this thing. I should have done my homework. I absolutely love my Samsung GS3 phone. Maybe I should buy a Samsung tablet and put this POS up on ebay. Unless someone knows of a fix for this tablet's laggyness...meanwhile my ears and eyes are open. I'll likely be selling this thing sooner rather than later. So the answer to the question is, obviously no, I would not buy another TF700T or any Asus tablet for that matter. Period.

UPDATE (one week later): I've tried a couple different roms but I'm back on CROMiX 5.1.2. This device does indeed use slow memory chips which is one reason for the lag. The screen resolution of 1920x1200 also ads to the total lag. My guess is the graphics engine would probably run smoother at 1200x800. My opinion has changed in that I would buy another Asus tablet (but not this one) if these issues were addressed. I have nothing against Asus as a brand name.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
There are tons of reports and Quadrant scores on the CROMi-X forums and they all lie???

Did you do a clean installation of CROMi-X when you came from stock? If your tablet is still brand new this is the perfect time to give it a fresh start. Format /data, reinstall CROMi-X, run it with default apps to check if it's really the rom that lags on your tablet.

If you do restore with TiBu don't restore system data - better yet, don't restore at all. Sometimes you just dump the old cr** back onto your clean system if you restore from a backup.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sparksd:
Clearly your unit is very problematic and you have good reason to be unhappy with it. But I have had my stock unit for over a year and it just does not lag. My frame of reference is owing this unit, a Xoom, 2012 & 2013 Nexus 7's, Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and a Kindle Fire. I also happen to work as a SW Architect on large-scale command and control systems so I have a fair understanding of what operator responsiveness and display latency mean.

But would I buy it again? Probably not as I've come to like the 7" form factor of the N7 and it works great with a Bluetooth keyboard when needed.

Dave
[Asus Transformer TF700] Lexus One:
I did everything clean. I even did a factory reset while running TWRP 2.6.3.1, a wipe of the system & data, and dalvik and cache before I flashed CROMi-X. And I did not restore any apps or data afterwards.. I've been flashing roms since my Droid Incredible back in early 2010. I do have a concept of what clean install means. And I also know laggyness (or is it spelled laginess? ha). And even with the new rom and kernel (and btw I appreciate what the developers have done) this thing is still more laggy than my old Toshiba Thrive 10.1. Even when I ran Quadrant and got a score of 6500, this thing was still laggy. Fast, by laggy. And from what I've recently read about this tablet, it uses slow memory chips. Couple that with the higher resolution that the Tegra 3 wasn't designed for, and presto...inherant laggyness. There is apparently no software substitute for slow hardware.
[Asus Transformer TF700] yugendreams:
I just bought one of these. I really hope it isn't as bad as everyone seems to be stating. I really liked my TF300T and I was thinking, back when this first came out and watching all the reviews of it, this would be a HUGE upgrade.

Sorry to hear you're having all these issues mate. The only thing I could suggest, without having the tablet, is to try CM10.2 since they incorporated TRIM support with 4.3 that is supposed to make a big difference.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Lexus One:
Thanks for the suggestion. I'm sure I will be trying this among others. My past experience with AOSP has been that they are fast and practical, but the UI is not that pretty. And I like pretty. :cyclops:
[Asus Transformer TF700] yugendreams:
I'm currently runny CM 10.2 Nightlies on my Razr Maxx HD and it looks beautiful. I did theme it with this:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tung91.miui5

this icon pack:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fsproductions.theme.miui.v5

and I am using the Nova Launcher. It looks beautiful to say the least.

Hope you try it out and post back.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Eroc162:
Tf700 looked and felt like a premium device, but I wouldn't buy it again. After buying my tf701 I wouldn't go back. They new keyboard looks plasticy but the tablet performs great. Doesn't have that premium feel though. I guess if I had to pick I would pick horse power over looks.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] pjfuerte:
Anybody knows? T-Mobile doesnt carry the XDAII.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] NeoCole:
www.gsmphonesource.com

That's where I bought my phone, 750 Bones.. Currently cheaper than www.expansys-usa.com Plus it's the T-Mobile MDA II which looks better than the XDA II.. Same hardware though.

Brandon
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] pjfuerte:
NeoCole: MDAII is not listed on the T-Mobile website (under handhelds). I also called T-Mobile and they have no idea what MDAII is. Did you bought it here in US? Thanks
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] mrbizi:
MDA/XDA III

Where can I get info on the up coming XDA/MDA III?

I would like to purchase one but I can't find anything but one picture of it on a Czech website. Its great but where can I get one in the states?

Thanks,

MrBizi
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] BRosenow:
The MDA III/XDA III is pure rumor and speculation at this point. It is NOT a product you can purchase yet, because it is

not a product

yet.

The XDA II/i-mate can be purchaed at eXpansys.com.

There is speculation that T-Mobile will carry the new iPaq 6300 PDA/Phone sometime later this year, but until I see it on their website, I won't hold my breath on that one either.

HTH!