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ASUS Transformer Prime Camera Gets Tested, 8MP Sensor Actually Takes Nice Shots

Posted by on November 16, 2011 No comments

We’ve heard about tablets with 8 megapixel cameras before, but none of them were as impressive as what I’m about to show you. I’m talking about the ASUS Transformer Prime and its 8MP sensor, that actually takes good pictures, as shown in the following samples. Of course, feel free to consider the camera still a useless feature on a slate…

Considering how good these shots are, we might actually have to get good at holding these tablets and trying to take good pictures, especially when reviewing a device like this. ASUS might just be the first tablet maker that actually cares about photo taking on the go with a tablet and video recording as well, trying to hurt the competition on this field as well, not only CPU innovation.

I guess that the quad core Nvidia Tegra 3 CPU also helps with image processing on the Transformer Prime, right? The photos you see here were posted by ASUS on Facebook, so you can imagine they’re doctored in some way as that’s the usual way of the PR. I’m particularly impressed by how the camera handles low lighting situations where even a 12 MP phone like the Nokia N8 would fail.


ASUS Flexes the Transformer Prime’s Camera Muscle

Posted by on November 15, 2011 No comments

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Let’s ignore the fact that taking pictures with a bulky tablet isn’t the most ideal way to capture life’s best moments. Whether or not you plan to carry the upcoming ASUS Transformer Prime around in your bag, your smartphone or a point-and-shoot will always serve as a more accessible way to quickly capture a scene. Still, given enough time and the right conditions the quad-core Prime’s 8MP autofocus camera and its f/2.4 aperture and back-illuminated sensor can create some pretty impressive shots. ASUS flaunted the results on their Facebook page, making us all the more anxious for the release of the Tegra 3 slate.

[via Engadget]

ASUS Flexes the Transformer Prime’s Camera Muscle

Posted by on November 15, 2011 No comments

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Let’s ignore the fact that taking pictures with a bulky tablet isn’t the most ideal way to capture life’s best moments. Whether or not you plan to carry the upcoming ASUS Transformer Prime around in your bag, your smartphone or a point-and-shoot will always serve as a more accessible way to quickly capture a scene. Still, given enough time and the right conditions the quad-core Prime’s 8MP autofocus camera and its f/2.4 aperture and back-illuminated sensor can create some pretty impressive shots. ASUS flaunted the results on their Facebook page, making us all the more anxious for the release of the Tegra 3 slate.

[via Engadget]

Lenovo Preparing 10.1 Inch Android Ice Cream Sandwich Tablet With Tegra 3… Coming in 2011?!

Posted by on November 14, 2011 No comments

The Lenovo ThinkPad has just been criticized by our team in this review and already Lenovo is preparing a new product, one that breaks the rumors we’ve heard recently, saying that ASUS will be the first and only company in 2011 with a quad core slate…. Lenovo has big plans for the year end, preparing a 10.1 inch Android 4.0 with Tegra 3 on board…

This device will come with 2GB of DDR3 RAM, a standard USB port, a back camera with unknown resolution, a “Special Fusion Skin Body” and a fingerprint scanner that’s also an optical joystick. This gimmick will be found on the flat back of the tablet. No info about the dimensions of the product, but BIG is probably a safe bet.

We’re expecting here more firepower than the ASUS Transformer Prime, since the CPU is an Nvidia Tegra 3 T33 with 1.6GHz frequency not 1.33 like the ASUS gear. And now let’s see some leaked benchmarks, a launch date, some hands on time and we’ll be all set!



iPad 2 Versus ASUS Transformer Prime: Specifications Duel

Posted by on November 12, 2011 No comments

Since the ASUS Transformer Prime quad core tablet has just been announced officially, it’s time for the usual comparison with the iPad 2. The Transformer Prime is based on the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset, that competes with the 1GHz dual core Apple A5 processor on the iPad.

As far as RAM goes, the ASUS model has the upper hand with 1GB versus the iPad 2′s 512MB. On the display side, both models come with LED backlit IPS screens, but the diagonal of the Transformer Prime is slightly bigger. I can’t really say how well the quad core CPU fares against the iPad 2′s dual core processor, so I’ll have to see a bunch of benchmarks, but I guess that Tegra 3 is superior to dual core power.

The software duel really has no point in mentioning, since Honeycomb is clearly surpassed by iOS 5 and Android 4.0 doesn’t change much, either. The resolution is on the Prime’s side with 1280 x 800 pixels against the newest iPad’s 1024 x 768 pixels. The ASUS also wins the camera duel, with an 8 megapixel autofocus sensor, capable of 1080p video capture, versus the iPad’s very poor camera.

And finally, one of the things that matter the most is the battery life, that’s 12 hours for the Prime and 10 hours for the iPad 2. The new  Transformer can even reach 18 hours with the keyboard dock. What’s really nifty is that there’s a very good reason to compare the two: they have the same price: $500.


Asus Transformer Prime powers up with Tegra 3 quad-core processor

Posted by on November 9, 2011 No comments

On the shelves for December
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Asus has officially announced the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, the first Tegra 3 powered quad-core tablet.

Pocket-lint covered an impromptu unveiling back in October, when Asus CEO, Jonney Shih, revealed the new Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime at the AsiaD conference in Hong Kong, but we've been waiting for an official announcement - and here it is.

Coming in at just 8.3 millimetres thick, the tablet will sport a 10.1-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. It also claims to have a brightness of 600 nits, which should see it cope slightly better with bright outdoor conditions. The touchscreen will have 10-finger multi-touch and Corning Gorilla Glass to protect it from scratches.

However the real meat in the Asus tablet pie comes with the aforementioned "Kal El" Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, packing in quad cores. This comes with an Nvidia GeForce GPU, with 5th companion core for low power. This makes this the first of a new generation of Android tablets. It packs in 1GB RAM, you get the choice of 32 or 64GB of memory, along with a microSD card slot.

Connectivity offer you Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1 and micro HDMI on the tablet, but you'll need the keyboard dock for the USB and SD card reader.?In terms of cameras you'll get a 1.2-megapixel sensor at the front and an 8-megapixel unit with autofocus to the rear, with flash and F/2.4 aperture.

Given the specs and the look of Asus' new tablet there is going to be huge amounts of interest, especially given the success of its predecessor, the Asus Eee Pad Transformer. The new Transformer Prime comes will the familiar keyboard dock which fits onto the main tablet.

And the Prime should be able to handle all this well as the new chipset claims to be up to 61 per cent more power efficient than the older Tegra 2 chipset, resulting in 18 hours of battery life when docked and charged. Splitting that down, Asus are claiming 12 hours from the tablet on it's own.

The tablet will launch with Android 3.2 Honeycomb although it will be upgradeable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The Transformer Prime, bundled with the mobile keyboard dock, will launch for ?499 in the UK from early January 2012.

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A Closer Look: ASUS Transformer Prime Hardware Details

Posted by on November 9, 2011 No comments

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I told you guys in the announcement post that the ASUS Transformer Prime raised the bar for just about every Android tablet out there. Now, we’re going to delve a little deeper into the hardware of the Prime and explain exactly why. Starting with my favorite part, the sexy outer body and gorgeous 10.1-inch screen.

With a metallic surface and glossy display, it’s not hard to imagine that the Transformer Prime would become a fingerprint magnet. To keep your quad-core tablet looking good, ASUS had the foresight to apply a fingerprint resistant, hydro-oleophobic coating over the screen and metal surface. We’ve seen this before in the HTC Legend back in the day and we’re not exactly sure why it went extinct but we’re definitely happy it’s back and on the Prime. Bye, bye smudges and hello Popeye’s chicken!

If fingerprints covering your super-tab aren’t really going to keep you up at night, how about scratches or cracked displays? Yeah — we’ve all been there with our Android smartphones. Well, the Prime display features the, Android fan-favorite, Corning Gorilla Glass giving you the peace of mind that no matter how many spills your tablet may take, the screen will always come out unscathed.

ASUS has not only upgraded the durability of their display but the picture quality as well. They’ve introduced an all new Super IPS+ display that provides for a brighter, more vivid display allowing for better outdoor visibility and superior 178 degree viewing angles. When it comes to an Android tablet, I always say, “She better have great nits.”

The screen improvements don’t stop there. ASUS also felt the need to improve on touch-screen responsiveness, a feature that never even crossed my mind until today. The Prime manages to halve the normal response time from when a device detects your finger movement and follows along. I’ve seen this talked about in our comments section in past posts and was something I thought had more to do with software than hardware. It’s this kind of attention to detail that helps the overall user experience and something other Android OEM’s could learn a lot from.

Described simply as “amazing,” ASUS even managed to increase not just the megapixels — but the quality of the camera from the previous Transformer. The 8MP camera has been improved to shoot in full 1080p with a larger F2.4 aperture and back-illuminated CMOS sensor. Simply put — this camera rocks. While most people don’t normally take out their tablet when snapping some quick pics, the Prime just may change all that. And because the camera is on the back, those incognito shots of the hot girl at the coffee shop have never been easier.

One area you don’t normally think about when buying a new tablet are the speakers. I pretty much just pray they’re loud enough to watch videos with and hope for the best. Well, ASUS decided to up the ante with the speakers on the Prime equipping them with new speakers 6% larger featuring their ASUS SonicMaster Technology. Watching videos and playing music has never sounded better.

Last, but certainly not least, is an issue that is always on the minds of Android users everywhere: battery life. Some of you may have assumed that because the Prime is rocking a quad-core processor, that battery life would likely suffer. Wrongfully so. The included Nvidia Tegra 3 processor features a dedicated ultra low voltage fifth-core for handling non-CPU intensive tasks like email and Twitter. Think about it. Why use all you cores when you don’t have to? This results in approximately 12-hours of battery life for the Transformer Prime and when docked, you can squeeze out a full 18 hours (depending on usage). Color me impressed.

So you can see, ASUS didn’t just stop at safe — they stopped at extraordinary. They could have easily made a few aesthetic changes to the original Eee Pad Transformer and called it a day. Instead, they looked into all the details and introduced not only a worthy successor but an exceptional piece of hardware that raises the bar not just for Android OEM’s but Apple as well. I don’t know about you guys but I’m all hot and bothered. How about you?

Asus Delays Transformer Prime to December, Everyone Says “Boo!”

Posted by on November 8, 2011 1 comment

Remember the great date of November 9th, that everyone was counting down to, since it marked the debut of the first quad core tablet, the ASUS Eee Transformer Prime? Well, this date has just been changed and the debut of the first Tegra 3 slate has been moved to December….

Supposedly Google wanted to jump into the boat and provide Android 4.0 earlier for this model, so it could launch with it. Originally the Transformer Prime should have taken off in August, then in October, November and now December. Frankly, I don’t know how ASUS fans are going to take this, especially with all the teasing that’s been going on for the product.

So, are you disappointed that this Nvidia Kal-El piece of gear is not coming to your town just yet? The inside sources who detailed the Android 4.0 upgrade also mentioned that Google wasn’t very helpful with the update, so ASUS could be upset and turn to Windows 8 in the future.


ASUS Transformer Gets Update, Netflix Comes Pre-Installed

Posted by on November 4, 2011 No comments

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The ASUS Transformer Prime is about to make a big splash, but let’s not forget the tablet that paved the way for the upcoming quad-core beast. ASUS sure isn’t. A new update is now ready for the original ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, designated as firmware update 8.6.5.18. The update brings app backup, bug fixes, and Netflix pre-installed (for US users).

ASUS has been exceptional in their support for the Transformer, and the hardware isn’t half bad either. Looking a year back I don’t think I would have ever thought I’d say this, but ASUS is setting the benchmark for Android tablet manufacturers everywhere.

[via DroidLife]

Acer Iconia A100 Red Version Available

Posted by on November 3, 2011 No comments

The little tablet Acer Iconia A100 is a 7 incher we’ve heard so much about, especially since it’s cheap and offers pretty much the same functionality as other Honeycomb devices. Now, the tiny tablet is available in red on Amazon.de, in case you’re interested in more exotic colors for your tablet of choice.

This model runs Android 3.2 Honeycomb, packs a 7 inch 1024 x 600 pixel display and the usual dual core Nvidia Tegra 2 1GHz processor. Right now Acer Iconia A100 is available in red or blue for the price tag of 302 euros. The red version costs about 3.98 euro more than the blue one, for some unknown reason. This offer only applies to Europe right now, but it’s also expected in the USA soon.

This would make a fine gift for a mother or girlfriend, especially with this affordable price. However, if you save a little more cash you’ll be able to buy your own quad core tablet from ASUS in a week or two…