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December 2011
(87%)
366 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
46 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Classy
Solid
And svelte design
Includes useful software tweaks
MicroSD card slot
Good gaming power from quad-core processor
Great battery lifeThin
Light
High-end designSolid performanceGood value
Gorgeous design
Very light and slim
Excellent display and fast
Gorgeous
Super-bright IPS Screen
Speedy quad-core Processor
Slim and stylish design
Keyboard dock has great feel
Blazing fast
Great gaming
Cool keyboard dock
Quad-core performance is evident in slick transitions and program multitasking
High-quality keyboard for emails
High-spec cameras
Desktop-like browser...
Light and thin
Speedy
Gorgeous aluminum finish
Generous storage for the price
Stunning Super IPS+ display
Long battery life
The Transformer Prime shows how Android tablets could and should be built. And this tablet actually lives up to the hype as far as speed and performance goes. It's easily the fastest Android tablet out there
And may well be faster than the iPad 2—though
Fastest Android tablet we've tested yet
Materials and worksmanship
Super thin at. 33"
Beautiful
Bright display with Super IPS+ Mode
32GB model at $499 is $100 cheaper than a similarly equipped iPad 2
Very fast
First quad-core tablet
Slim
Attractive tablet
Durable with spun metal finish
Keyboard dock adds a lot of function
The Asus Transformer Prime sports an iPad 2-inspired design that's even thinner and nearly as light
While also managing to include microSD and Micro-HDMI support. The Prime delivers smooth and clear 1080p video
And the 8-megapixel camera captures detail
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Android
Asus
Ice Cream Sandwich
Quadcore
Tab
Great design
Build
And size
Bright
High quality SuperIPS+ screen
Tablet can run for over nine hours
Superb gaming performance
Superfast quadcore processor
Brilliant Super IPS display
Killer industrial design
Convertible aspect with its optional keyboard dock
Stellar battery life
Ice Cream Sandwich ready
Great screen
Superb build
Swift performance
Reasonable connectivity
Excellent graphics
Unmatched battery life
Excellent value for money
Newest mobile quad core chip
Very good screen
Elegant and robust aluminum case
Latest Android 4.0.3
Extended options thanks to keyboard dock
The editors didn't like
Not a lot of software optimized for quad-core CPU
Occasional hiccups and stuttersKeyboard on dock is less than perfect
GPS and WiFi woes
Weak
Quiet audio
Tiny power button
Not readable in direct sunlight
Some bugs
Honeycomb lacks both apps and a good app store
Keyboard’s trackpad is over sensitive
Not much quad-core optimised software yetLook and Feel...
No dedicated USB port
Only one speaker
No Android 4.0 face-recognition feature
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The big ding is that it's still running Honeycomb. While the Tegra 3 over-powers Honeycomb's speed problems with obscene processing power
It's still not a very intuitive UI
The most glaring design flaw is the speaker. Yes
Speaker. Singular
Only one speaker port
Slightly warm color balance for the display
GPS signal issues
Keys on dock are shallow
Camera captures washed out images
Weighting when docked takes getting used to
Not every game takes advantage of the quad-core CPU
And frame rates can suffer as a result. When connected to the dock keyboard
The tablet is top-heavy and can easily slide off a lap or table if you're not careful
WiFi only. 40pin connector for charging instead of USB. Keyboard dock is pricey. Dock is lighter than tablet
Making the assembly topheavy and causing stability problems. Keyboard's trackpad has issues
Poor app selection and quality
Software isn't completely optimized for the faster processor
Published: 2012-03-20, Author: Jonathan , review by: itnews.com.au
Tegra 3 came as a little bit of a disappointment to the reviewers at iTnews' sister publication, PC&Tech Authority. We had been hoping for iPad-beating levels of responsiveness, smoothness and battery life. The Prime doesn't quite offer that, and although...
Published: 2012-03-12, Author: Jonathan , review by: crn.com.au
If we're honest, Tegra 3 came as a little bit of a disappointment. We had been hoping for iPad-beating levels of responsiveness, smoothness and battery life. The Prime doesn't quite offer that, and although the new chip does boost HD video and the potenti...
Based on the lag and stability issues that plague the Transformer Prime, we get the feeling that ASUS rushed the Ice Cream Sandwich update out just for the privilege of being first to market. What we've ended up with, then, is a beautifully-designed, ext...
Excellent expansion options; Very well built; Outstanding battery life;
Performance can lag from time to time; Rubber feet don't stop it from slipping;
In the Transformer Prime, Asus has managed to perfect what it created the first time around. By adopting a similar body to the ZenBook, keeping build materials strong, and refining its unique design approach, Asus has delivered the ideal tablet computing...
Super IPS+ screen is gorgeous. Lovely design. Tegra 3 performs very well. Decent battery life
No SIM slot. Panoramic photography isn't what it's cracked up to be. Android still has a lot of work to do to become a good desktop experience. Not everything is optimised for quad core. The TF700T is coming
Asus' Transformer Prime combined with Ice Cream Sandwich is an excellent tablet. For now, this is the one to get — at least until the TF700T comes down the line....
Excellent design and aesthetics, Keyboard dock is a great add-on, Slick software and good performance
Very top-heavy when docked, No 3G, Poor GPS performance
If you don't want an iPad, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime is the tablet you do want. It has a great design, a nifty keyboard dock, slick, up-to-date software and great performance. The lack of 3G is a pain and there are a couple of other issues that n...
This is an excellent tablet for anyone who wants a lot of processor grunt, great graphics and Android 4.0. It's light in the hand and is packed with a lot of unique features.
When attached to the keyboard dock it is a tad heavy. It's also pricey but if you want a BMW over a V8 Holden you have to pay for the privilege, it’s no different with tablets.
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Published: 2011-12-02, Author: Eric , review by: cnet.com.au
The Asus Transformer Prime sports an iPad 2-inspired design that's even thinner and nearly as light, while also managing to include microSD and Micro-HDMI support. The Prime delivers smooth and clear 1080p video, and the 8-megapixel camera captures detail
Not every game takes advantage of the quad-core CPU, and frame rates can suffer as a result. When connected to the dock keyboard, the tablet is top-heavy and can easily slide off a lap or table if you're not careful
The Asus Transformer Prime is the best full-featured Android tablet yet, with a sexy design, thoughtful features, and an impressive camera....
This morning I sat in on a conference with ASUS about their upcoming Tegra 3-based Transformer Prime tablet. The event covered everything you and I need to know about the tablet, as well as a few surprises. First off, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Pr...
