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I currently own an original transformer and I want to upgrade. I get some hiccups here and there and I hate the way it looks. I've had my heart set on tf prime since july, but with all the problems I hear about it, I'm sort of worried. A plus of upgrading now would be that my tf101 is still sellable, in June it may not be. A peeve is the hundred dollars more and having to wait 4 months (money burns a hole in my pocket), but the screen does seem really nice, and it looks like alot of the issues will get fixed.
What would you guys recommend?
The tf700 doesn't have any thing more than the prime
It just have a better screen
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Well, I'm waiting - for TF700 or a new Samsung with S-Pen. TF201 has too many issues in things that are critical to me. (But I have TF101 so I have something to wait with. I'm also observing the TF201 situation and if new Transformers are without much problems I might even buy TF201.)
I'd wait for the TF700 or like tablet bit I wouldn't pre-order any of them (never again for me).
I just realized the lenovo ideapad k2 is actually better than the tf700.
It has a USB port, same screen resolution, full sized SD, 1.7ghz t3, and a fingerprint scanner.
They're also ripping Asus off and adding a keyboard dock.
I'd probably go for that one, but lenovo is probably going to throw it in the 800-1000 range.
Looks a little huskier too.
Unfortunately no more of my money will toto Asus. Half working tablet isn't a good thing.
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I just realized the lenovo ideapad k2 is actually better than the tf700.
It has a USB port, same screen resolution, full sized SD, 1.7ghz t3, and a fingerprint scanner.
They're also ripping Asus off and adding a keyboard dock.
I'd probably go for that one, but lenovo is probably going to throw it in the 800-1000 range.
Looks a little huskier too.
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Another question: will the Ideapad get support from users/dev/geeks? One of my colleague got a Toshiba Thrive, but he is stuck with a tablet that is not well supported even if the specs were not bad. I told him to buy the TF101, but he did not listen to me.
I don't say the Lenovo tablet will not be good, but for me and most people who are reading this forum, community support is an important factor. I think so...
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TF201 has too many issues in things that are critical to me.
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Too many!?!?!
I own the prime and not one single problem. A very happy proud owner. I have used g slate, toshiba thrive, blackberry playbook, and sony s. None can compare with the prime. Thats all i can say.
So.. Main question..
Is the current prime worth it... Or should i wait for tf700?!
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SalsaForte said:
Another question: will the Ideapad get support from users/dev/geeks? One of my colleague got a Toshiba Thrive, but he is stuck with a tablet that is not well supported even if the specs were not bad. I told him to buy the TF101, but he did not listen to me.
I don't say the Lenovo tablet will not be good, but for me and most people who are reading this forum, community support is an important factor. I think so...
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Too many!?!?!
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Lenovo is in same boat as Toshiba. No developer support here at all..if you worried about community support, Toshiba n Lenovo will never have it here in xda. Their forums are dead..lol
Prime already has great support n more devs. Coming as soon as bootloader unlocked. We already doing great developement work without bootloader or custom roms. Just imagine once we do..
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zylor said:
So.. Main question..
Is the current prime worth it... Or should i wait for tf700?!
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I'd say go for it. If you look at all the polls here. You will see how majority of prime owners here in xda that voted feels. Plus I'm sure you've seen all the issue threads. Not to put things into perspective. Just look at The Positive Transformer thread in my signature.
Nothing is as good as it seems n nothing OS as bad as it seems...somewhere in-between, reality falls
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Yes, the issues that bother me the most and are deal breakers:
- GPS (I need a working GPS for many reasons, photo tagging being one of them),
- WiFi (I can't risk buying a device with poor WiFI that would be hard to replace and sell later),
- Touchscreen problems - some people reported poor touchscreen which is also critical to me because I write on my tablet a lot!
That is why I decided to wait for Samsung tablets with S-Pen (while using my TF101). It's my personal decision and maybe I could find a Prime without those problems, but it's too risky for me (it's a lot of cash for me and it's hard to replace a device in my country - not a lot of them around and bad customer service in most shops!). I saw a Prime running in Media Markt and it was blazingly fast compared to my TF101. So if there are no issues with your device it's probably the greatest tablet you can get. Still, the risk of problems is too big for me.
I was in the same boat as you... But then I ordered my tf201 on JAN 30th and I don't regret it!
go for it
i made a thread about this tfp i am using now and all i can say is that i love it, honestly. i was on the fence about whether or not to give it a go and had teetered toward the thrive, but i honestly am really loving the prime, granted the only issue i've noticed is with the gps so far but i'm having a snowstorm currently today and since this is day one of use, i'm still searching for any bugs or hangups. i'll be able to test the gps fully on a clear day and i hope it works well, but we shall see if anything new pops up that could be a deal breaker in the long run, but at this point i dont see anything that is too bad.
if you want to sit on your current pad and just pray the next replacement kills this bad boy, since you have a tab already why not wait? but if you're dying for the bigger better deal, the one i got is in great working order and came from an office depot "gmill" sub-warehouse in texas.
So, Iv'e ordered a tf700 and can pick it up in the store tomorrow. But after reading all the problems with multitasking and browsing I'm having second thoughts...
Anybody in Sweden got it from Alina that could tell me about their experiences?
Are there certain batchnumbers that are worse than others?
Really could use some pushing in the right direction here
Peace
Adam
what Multitasking and Browsing issues?
I read that while downloading torrents for example multitasking often would suffer... and many have complained about browser performance, right?
Are you satisfied with your infinity? Seing as it is maybe the premium android tablet right now, does it perform as such?
before the update i did not have this issue, and i do not have it now. i use atorrent to download files, i just downloaded a couple a little while ago. I had no problem. While they were downloading, i was still browsing the web and moving files. I use Dolphin HD as my main browser and have not had any issues with it. I prefer it over all the other browsers.
Ok, well, I think I'll take the plunge but will sleep on it...
Do you have any experience with other tablets?
anyway hanks for your input!
Cheers
Just a 5 minutes ago I finished showing my dad why I prefer an Android (and FHD) tablet over his iPad 2, he admitted he's using it only for browsing and e-mails and it would be great to have all the possibilities. He's thinking of getting himself a Win8 tablet sometime in the end of the year, but at least he won't have another iPad (which he got in a company, happily).
After yesterday's update I don't have "multitasking issues", as you called it, any more... and actually, what multitasking exactly are you going to have on an iPad? ;D
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So, Iv'e ordered a tf700 and can pick it up in the store tomorrow. But after reading all the problems with multitasking and browsing I'm having second thoughts...
Anybody in Sweden got it from Alina that could tell me about their experiences?
Are there certain batchnumbers that are worse than others?
Really could use some pushing in the right direction here
Peace
Adam
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Most of the io issues are better now, that said it all depends on what you want it for. Its not going to perform like a mid-high end laptop. The only reason I upgraded from tf101 is the screen which is gorgeous.
For most people a good tegra 2 tablet is enough.
Just curious, why do you prefer it to the ipad2, what are your arguments?
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Ok, well, I think I'll take the plunge but will sleep on it...
Do you have any experience with other tablets?
anyway hanks for your input!
Cheers
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i also have a xoom, which just received jelly bean. my fiance has an Acer iconia, a500. she is thinking about taking the xoom and selling her iconia. my oldest daughter, 8, has the Samsung galaxy tab 2 7". and my youngest, 5, has the Hyundai a100 (i think that's what its called).
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Most of the io issues are better now, that said it all depends on what you want it for. Its not going to perform like a mid-high end laptop. The only reason I upgraded from tf101 is the screen which is gorgeous.
For most people a good tegra 2 tablet is enough.
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Ok, thanks, that bit keeps me on the fence though, that it won't perform lika a mid-range laptop...
I'm gonna use it to download stuff and stream movies preferably 1080p, use it to view and maybe edit office docs, ftp and most of all browse. I can't really justify paying, in my opinion, a steep price if it won't be able to do these things seamlessly!
What do you think, will it be up for it? :-O
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i also have a xoom, which just received jelly bean. my fiance has an Acer iconia, a500. she is thinking about taking the xoom and selling her iconia. my oldest daughter, 8, has the Samsung galaxy tab 2 7". and my youngest, 5, has the Hyundai a100 (i think that's what its called).
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Hahaha, well you have 'some' experience then...
The upgrade to JB on the xoom, was it a big difference in terms of speed? overall responsiveness?
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Ok, thanks, that bit keeps me on the fence though, that it won't perform lika a mid-range laptop...
I'm gonna use it to download stuff and stream movies preferably 1080p, use it to view and maybe edit office docs, ftp and most of all browse. I can't really justify paying, in my opinion, a steep price if it won't be able to do these things seamlessly!
What do you think, will it be up for it? :-O
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It has the hardware to do it. With the new software update, the issues are starting to be resolved. If you don't like it though, you can always return it.
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KilerG said:
It has the hardware to do it. With the new software update, the issues are starting to be resolved. If you don't like it though, you can always return it.
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Ok, I'll have some faith in ASUS and XDA I'm getting it first thing tomorrow! wohoooo
Thank you for all of your input!
Good night
Adam
adamskiadam said:
Ok, thanks, that bit keeps me on the fence though, that it won't perform lika a mid-range laptop...
I'm gonna use it to download stuff and stream movies preferably 1080p, use it to view and maybe edit office docs, ftp and most of all browse. I can't really justify paying, in my opinion, a steep price if it won't be able to do these things seamlessly!
What do you think, will it be up for it? :-O
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it can stream practically any format. i stream1080p and 720p blu rays from my pc with no issues and the clarity i great. viewing and editing office docs is great as well. you will have a few doc applications to choose from. and like i said before, Dolphin HD is a great browser. It also has flash.
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Hahaha, well you have 'some' experience then...
The upgrade to JB on the xoom, was it a big difference in terms of speed? overall responsiveness?
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the speed and responsiveness is great compared to before. Its a lot snappier. and Google Now is a welcomed addition. Other than that, there really hasnt been much to go crazy over. I think its more suited for phones, but it does have some great features.
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Just curious, why do you prefer it to the ipad2, what are your arguments?
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1) i'm a developer and you cant develop for ipad unless you have mac and that's not gonna happen
2) Ipad is too limited in storage options
3) ipad wont dont do flash
4) ipad is too limited in terms of desktop setup
5) ipad doesn't have docking keyboard
6) apple accessories are to expensive
7) Ipad is not widescreen, 4:3 died 5 years ago
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1) i'm a developer and you cant develop for ipad unless you have mac and that's not gonna happen
2) Ipad is too limited in storage options
3) ipad wont dont do flash
4) ipad is too limited in terms of desktop setup
5) ipad doesn't have docking keyboard
6) apple accessories are to expensive
7) Ipad is not widescreen, 4:3 died 5 years ago
8) Ipad has no homescreen, imagine your pc is always in the app launcher.
9) Apple forces you to use Itunes
10) No USB or SD-card slot
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added 3 points )
Boooooom, I went for it and I have to say, despite my initial fears it's performing admirably. Looking forward rooting and upgrading it!
Peace
Adam
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adamskiadam said:
Boooooom, I went for it and I have to say, despite my initial fears it's performing admirably. Looking forward rooting and upgrading it!
Peace
Adam
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nice, hope you enjoy it.
Okay guys, I need some advice here. I am going to be forced to buy a tablet for work. I am the salesman of the month and what they do is give $500 or an IPad if you don't have a tablet. This will be used primarily for work with office software, emails, remote desktop, etc.
I am not sure that I want the IPad. I am thinking Android but not very familiar with the tablets. My brother had a Xoom and I am not crazy about it. I was wanting to decide on something so I might be able to get it in the Market Place here on XDA. I also think I want to be able to buy accessories like a dock,etc.to use with it.
Let me know what you guys think.....
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Just FYI, the $500 limit is probably unrealistic. Especially with a dock, etc..
I do love my Samsung Galaxy 10.1" 32GB, but they can't sell them now or something because of a law suit with Apple'
I also have an ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T Tablet 64GB and it is quick! But a TF300T would probably serve you real well!
Just make sure not to go below 32GB. You won't be happy if you do!
The ASUS has a really nice dock, if you're going to do a lot of typing. As for remote, TeamViewer puts the PC's desktop on your tablet.
Hope this helps!
I'd second a recommendation for the Asus TF300 or TF700 series. If you opt for a $700, you can buy a TF201 Prime dock that will work with the new Infinity tablet. I mention this as it will be cheaper than the official TF700 keyboard dock ($30 - 40).
My brother has the original galaxy tab that I could probably pick if for $100 but it has a very small screen and not much storage. It does have an SD card slot though.
Do any of you think the IPad is better than an Android tablet for office stuff? I will not be gaming on it, never really liked it or don't have the time.
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Do any of you think the IPad is better than an Android tablet for office stuff? I will not be gaming on it, never really liked it or don't have the time.
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I can't really give a non-biased answer on that. I know people that have iPads and have integrated them with their day-to-day work, but more often than not I see them playing games or checking email and not really do anything that's specific to the platform.
I know I personally would opt for the Android tablet route, but for e-mail, remote desktop, etc I think the apps are good on both sides of the fence and you'll be happy either way you go
Samsung
If you want an android tablet Samsung is probably the way to go
What would be a good price on the original 7" tablet that he has? It is Verizon 3g leather case and dock. He has it on a data plan now but I think I will use WiFi only. Oh it also has the SD card slot and is 8/10.
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I think both samsung and ipad is the best.. Samsung has a good at picture quality and a lots application on market.. Same to ipad.. U can get a lots of application trough cydia..
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i heard that asus transformer tablets are good, you can search for some reviews, also you can put a poll with some tablets to see wich one is the favorite , and lastly, congratulations for being the salesman of the month!!
I have a tf300 with a dock and love it. I got mine for 530 with dock i know you can get it cheaper online as i got mine from best buy.
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I think both samsung and ipad is the best.. Samsung has a good at picture quality and a lots application on market.. Same to ipad.. U can get a lots of application trough cydia..
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The new tab2 from samsung is very good one....
You guys are slacking. Nexus 7 16GB and pocket $250 for accessories...beer money...hookers and blow.
7"-8" is where it's at for portability. Who wants to lug around a freaking iPad all day.
If you absolutely need storage then OTG cable or wi-drive such as AirStash or Kingston Wi-Drive...
I don't know how anyone can be on XDA and still stomach it to wake up in the morning owning an Apple product. Wasn't so bad previously, but this latest round of lawsuits has gotten out of hand and I choose to practice what I preach.
Google nexus 7 if you are covered by wifi , if not go for the new Sammy 10.1 note that's going to sell in 2 weeks.
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Nexus 7.
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nexus 7 or transformer pad
ipad 2
Well, I'd say Xoom 2. It's beautiful and has a great built quality (and it's also water resistant).
I'd go for the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T.
The display and processor are simply hard to beat!
Asus Transformer is hands down the best.
Usability, the Samsung is the clear winner. The ASUS has no Task Manager (likke in Win). It has no screen captue icon in the Task/Status Bar. The ASUS powers up just from plugging it in to charge and there's no way to see how much charge it has, without starting it up.
These things do make a big difference and they are annoying weaknesses of the ASUS TF700T! In fact, I'm debating returning the ASUS and keeping my slower Samsung because of these things only. But I do like how fast and smooth the ASUS is and how good its screen looks.
However, without ebing able to root this ASUS, I can't do a lot of what I need to do and the DebugFS rooting method acts like it worked, but it doesn't and I can't post to that thread yet, because you have to jump thru hoops here first. So far its been a few days and I'll have a few more to go before I can post there, if I still even can. No offense to the admins, but it really pisses me off! I came here for one reason and one reason only and that was to address the developer about why it's not working for me and that will take a week! I will probably have returned the ASUS by then and say screw it. I wouldn't care if I could find another way to root it, but Google gives me no love there.
I know that last part seems off-topic, but it's not, considering how many people will need to be able to root and that being part of a recommendation and fols having problems with what seems to be the only rooting method available and no way to ask for help here, if they just got the device, find out the developer posts here and have to wait days just to ask a lousy question.
So as weird as it sounds, the ASUS has a mark against it due to XDA-Forums. If the util doesn't work, that is. Again, no offense. That's just the way it is.
Moral of the story? If you need to root, you can try the ASUS if you want. But if the util doesn't work right away and you don't have the privileges here, then just return it and get the Samsung, if you can't wait. Otherwise, just get the Samsung. It will root easy enough. If the situation weren't what it is with access to the developer, then no big deal.
I just caught wind of the generosity from Bestbuy in allowing users to return the TF201's under manufacturer defect. So I am contemplating my move.
is the TF700 the way to go? Or is there a better option at the same price point? I definitely dont want iOS so ill be sticking with Android, just not sure which device to push for in exchange, assuming they allow me to switch.
I see some people talking about the Note 10.1, how does that compare to these TF's?
Thanks for helping me
PS if it makes any difference, I would like to eventually Root and play with ROM's
Definitely worth the switch. I had to go to two Best Buys to make it happen (kinda my own fault), but I'm definitely happy that I did. Runs better, feels better. Go for it.
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I just caught wind of the generosity from Bestbuy in allowing users to return the TF201's under manufacturer defect. So I am contemplating my move.
is the TF700 the way to go? Or is there a better option at the same price point? I definitely dont want iOS so ill be sticking with Android, just not sure which device to push for in exchange, assuming they allow me to switch.
I see some people talking about the Note 10.1, how does that compare to these TF's?
Thanks for helping me
PS if it makes any difference, I would like to eventually Root and play with ROM's
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Basically the screen and that's it. And that's enough too to make the switch. I did because I can't stand anything under 200 dpi.
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Screen
WiFi
GPS
Speed
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WiFi
GPS
Speed
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Speed? I thought they were the same machine, just different back.
Sorry I havent done my own research yet, this all caught me by surprise.
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Speed? I thought they were the same machine, just different back.
Sorry I havent done my own research yet, this all caught me by surprise.
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T33 vs T30
The default clock speed is 1.6Ghz on the Infinity in Performance mode. I will agree that GPS is better, and obviously better screen resolution. However I notice quite a bit of stutter/lag while navigating through menus and switching apps. Hoping Jelly Bean or another OTA update will help.
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The default clock speed is 1.6Ghz on the Infinity in Performance mode. I will agree that GPS is better, and obviously better screen resolution. However I notice quite a bit of stutter/lag while navigating through menus and switching apps. Hoping Jelly Bean or another OTA update will help.
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There is currently a rom (Zeus v3.0) that greatly improves the TF700's performance. You don't have to suffer.
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totally agree with you. glad I went from my TF201 to my TF700T. Not looking back.
+1 for the comment about Screen,GPS, WiFi and Speed. I did mine and have been very happy. As for the stutter and lag, I don't do a lot of gaming on mine, but I have not seen any of those problems.
As for the need to use a custom ROM, with my TF201 I finally put AndroWook on it and said "Oh, this is how this is supposed to perform," I have been running the Stock ROM, rooted with the basic Performance Tweaks (frozen apps in TiBu and some build.prop edits) and do not always feel like I am still handicapped.
Fantastic feedback, thank you everyone
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Basically the screen and that's it. And that's enough too to make the switch. I did because I can't stand anything under 200 dpi.
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Uhh. The WiFi and GPS also work. Some people might find one or both of those useful. LOL.
I was one of the few who were actually happy with my Prime. The wifi worked fine and the GPS didn't bother me since I never used it. The only reason I sold it and got the Infinity was because I could not re-unlock my Prime after RMAing for a broken HDMI port. For me, the only thing better on the Infinity is the screen, and although it is a really nice feature it is not worth it for that alone in my opinion. Overall, my experience with the Infinity has been the same as with the Prime (minus the development, which I hope will pick up soon).
If you are happy with your Prime I would stick with it. If you fancy a change or feel like spending some $$ then the Infinity is a good choice. Like the Prime it is a solid tablet that offers a really nice user experience.
Edit: I forgot to mention the 'speed' issue. In every day use the Infinity and Prime are equally as speedy as one another in my opinion. I would say that the Infinity's superior processing power is sucked up by keeping all of those extra pixels going...
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If you are happy with your Prime I would stick with it. If you fancy a change or feel like spending some $$ then the Infinity is a good choice. Like the Prime it is a solid tablet that offers a really nice user experience.
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Actually, my last post was just a little sarcastic, I had a similar experience with the Prime (liked it, did not call for ASUS' head, etc). The Prime is a pretty awesome tablet and the Infinity is really just an evolutionary upgrade, when you can secure working unit with decent WiFi the Prime is still pretty cutting edge. And some of the custom ROMs make the 201 very sweet, indeed.
But that said, my GPS was DOA and the WiFi was merely "acceptable" (but not near the Infinity which I would class as being actually good).
Since like me, the OP is basically looking @ a $0 upgrade via a return, in my experience, the "upgrade" was well worth the five minutes of effort and had no real downside ESPECIALLY if you like the Prime, IMHO!
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Actually, my last post was just a little sarcastic, I had a similar experience with the Prime (liked it, did not call for ASUS' head, etc). The Prime is a pretty awesome tablet and the Infinity is really just an evolutionary upgrade, when you can secure working unit with decent WiFi the Prime is still pretty cutting edge. And some of the custom ROMs make the 201 very sweet, indeed.
But that said, my GPS was DOA and the WiFi was merely "acceptable" (but not near the Infinity which I would class as being actually good).
Since like me, the OP is basically looking @ a $0 upgrade via a return, in my experience, the "upgrade" was well worth the five minutes of effort and had no real downside ESPECIALLY if you like the Prime, IMHO!
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Got it lol. I would do the same if it cost me nothing . My infinity cost me about $150 after selling my prime on CL. Bought my infinity at Bestbuy - lesson learnt
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Made the switch today, came home and rooted+unlocked. Now im seeing all these issues and hoping my tablet is good! LOL
One change i noticed was the MicroSD card no longer protrudes from the device!!! Everyone who picked up my device immediately would push on my memory chip thinking it was a power button.
On the TF700 it is perfectly flush with the device, sweet!!
Bad news for me, i rooted specifically to run GameCIH to manipulate games. Now im rooted and see GameCIH is not even supported by this tablet. Fan-fvckin-tastic! LOL
otherwise very happy so far.
I wouldn't have been able to live with myself if I kept the tf201. It was a dud from day 1 and Asus knew it.
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I wouldn't have been able to live with myself if I kept the tf201. It was a dud from day 1 and Asus knew it.
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My Prime was actually great! Ran like a champ. Only reason for the switch was the FHD. A lot more people then you think had a satisfying experience with the Prime.
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Amazon Refunded My Prime
I just spoke with Amazon this morning and they've agreed (without any hassle) to refund the money I paid for my TFP. I bought it in December 2011 and received it in late January. I worked pretty well but lately I was having a lot of issues with dropped wi-fi connections.
Anyway, I've decided to pick up the TF700T and use my Prime keyboard with it. My question is: Can you use the GPS dongle that Asus sent the Prime users on the TF700T. If so, is there any difference in the GPS sensitivity?
Thanks,
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Can you use the GPS dongle that Asus sent the Prime users on the TF700T. If so, is there any difference in the GPS sensitivity?
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I dunno maybe... But the infinity's GPS is pretty good all by itself, picked up satellites pretty fast even indoors (first floor of a second story house with metal roof and 4 feet from the window.
I'm looking to get an ASUS tablet but with all the different models I'm looking for input from you guys that are rooted and running custom roms.
I'm a cellphone guy and this will be my first tablet. I'm not looking to get some pile that I'm going to be pissed off about because I can't do this or that.
I don't really have a "need" since I'm just looking for something to hack on...(root, roms, customization, web browsing..running benchmarks because I like looking at the speed, OC'ing... ya know the normal nerd shiz.
The "tinkering" is what I like, probably the same as alot of you guys, just trying new things on it and that stuff...just like my S3.
I'm looking at the tf700t right now for $300 used. I can't really find the difference with the "t" specification on the end..?
Which model should i be interested in if this isn't the "one?"
Am I going to be happy with this, being able to root and flash roms?
Is this the one with the plastic piece/bezel on the top so the GPS actually works decent?
Are these speedy or are they piles of crap?
Is $300 a decent price?
Would you go with Google Nexus 10 instead?
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Is this the tf700t? removed
is that one above the same as this one?
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Hard to tell for me since I never handled these guys.
Well Thanks for your help, if you think I'm missing the boat here and should go with a different tablet, let me know. I like the ASUS look, but not set in stone on it. I see some people saying they regret buying their ASUS tab and wish they went with the Nexus10. I like the Nexus10 too.
The first one is not the same as the second, the first one was the model before called the transformer prime, that one was removed from stores within about 6 months. I advise you to stay away from that one. The one on the bottom is the transformer infinity the one that is the better one. I have mine rooted and unlocked with cleanrom 2.4 and clemsyns 1.9 kernal. Boy can I say that its a sweet device now, stock it was okay but now its amazing. I would totally get it with the price of 350$.
This tablet has some advantages over the nexus 10 too.
Transformer Infinity's (TF700T) Advantages:
It has a micro SD card slot.
It has a dock that you can always connect to for extra battery life along with more ports.
Development is stronger AT THE MOMENT for this tablet.
For 350$ you can get 32 gigs of storage.
Nexus 10s advantages:
Better processor inside.
Better screen resolution.
Better support from manufacturer.
Disadvantages:
No micro SD card slot.
No docking station that adds battery life.
400$ only gets you 16 gbs of memory.
Not a lot known about this tablet yet to judge how great it really is or can be.
Hope this helps you out a little.
apristel said:
I'm looking to get an ASUS tablet but with all the different models I'm looking for input from you guys that are rooted and running custom roms.
I'm a cellphone guy and this will be my first tablet. I'm not looking to get some pile that I'm going to be pissed off about because I can't do this or that.
I don't really have a "need" since I'm just looking for something to hack on...(root, roms, customization, web browsing..running benchmarks because I like looking at the speed, OC'ing... ya know the normal nerd shiz.
The "tinkering" is what I like, probably the same as alot of you guys, just trying new things on it and that stuff...just like my S3.
I'm looking at the tf700t right now for $300 used. I can't really find the difference with the "t" specification on the end..?
Which model should i be interested in if this isn't the "one?"
Am I going to be happy with this, being able to root and flash roms?
Is this the one with the plastic piece/bezel on the top so the GPS actually works decent?
Are these speedy or are they piles of crap?
Is $300 a decent price?
Would you go with Google Nexus 10 instead?
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Is this the tf700t? http://appleton.craigslist.org/ele/3320859999.html
is that one above the same as this one?
http://appleton.craigslist.org/ele/3396655643.html
Hard to tell for me since I never handled these guys.
Well Thanks for your help, if you think I'm missing the boat here and should go with a different tablet, let me know. I like the ASUS look, but not set in stone on it. I see some people saying they regret buying their ASUS tab and wish they went with the Nexus10. I like the Nexus10 too.
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That is not the infinity. That is the prime (tf201). And yes you will be happy if you get the infinity
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T
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mj23kb24 said:
The first one is not the same as the second, the first one was the model before called the transformer prime, that one was removed from stores within about 6 months. I advise you to stay away from that one. The one on the bottom is the transformer infinity the one that is the better one. I have mine rooted and unlocked with cleanrom 2.4 and clemsyns 1.9 kernal. Boy can I say that its a sweet device now, stock it was okay but now its amazing. I would totally get it with the price of 350$.
This tablet has some advantages over the nexus 10 too.
Transformer Infinity's (TF700T) Advantages:
It has a micro SD card slot.
It has a dock that you can always connect to for extra battery life along with more ports.
Development is stronger AT THE MOMENT for this tablet.
For 350$ you can get 32 gigs of storage.
Nexus 10s advantages:
Better processor inside.
Better screen resolution.
Better support from manufacturer.
Disadvantages:
No micro SD card slot.
No docking station that adds battery life.
400$ only gets you 16 gbs of memory.
Not a lot known about this tablet yet to judge how great it really is or can be.
Hope this helps you out a little.
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How does the n10 have better support? Asus is considered to be the best. Even if the n10 is a nexus, it's made by Samsung, considered to be the worst...
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Because its a google product so logically google is going to release all of its updates and support quicker then any other device period. Dont get me wrong Asus has some awesome support.
Thanks guys.
I agree with the advantages over the Nexus tablet. I like the expandable storage. Plus 32gb for the price is great.
The resolution is better on the N10 but, really, I'm not a huge freak about that.
I'm sure the resolution is great and it has IPS mode right? I've heard good things about that.
I thought I'd be missing NFC, but in reality, it's a novelty to me, wow cool, ok move on. I've used it like 4 times on my S3, only because i bought a bunch of the tiles. They are in a drawer somewhere. Useless.
The dock looks pretty decent, kinda pricey but, i'll find a used one.
The infinity has USB OTG right? I'm assuming it does.
The processor difference between the N10 isn't that great and I don't really do anything that requires that much power..besides wow'ing myself with benchmarks, so i think it will be fine.
I'm not too worried about the updates since I won't be stock ever. I'm sure we'll be at 4.2 within no time if isn't already.
Thanks for the tips, I'm going to try to score the infinity off craigslist right now. I'll let you know what I think.
One last question..
The "gold" grey" models is referring to the actual color right or am I retarded? or both?
http://reviews.cnet.com/1770-5_7-0.html?query=TF700T+&tag=srch&searchtype=products
apristel said:
Thanks guys.
I agree with the advantages over the Nexus tablet. I like the expandable storage. Plus 32gb for the price is great.
The resolution is better on the N10 but, really, I'm not a huge freak about that.
I'm sure the resolution is great and it has IPS mode right? I've heard good things about that.
I thought I'd be missing NFC, but in reality, it's a novelty to me, wow cool, ok move on. I've used it like 4 times on my S3, only because i bought a bunch of the tiles. They are in a drawer somewhere. Useless.
The dock looks pretty decent, kinda pricey but, i'll find a used one.
The infinity has USB OTG right? I'm assuming it does.
The processor difference between the N10 isn't that great and I don't really do anything that requires that much power..besides wow'ing myself with benchmarks, so i think it will be fine.
I'm not too worried about the updates since I won't be stock ever. I'm sure we'll be at 4.2 within no time if isn't already.
Thanks for the tips, I'm going to try to score the infinity off craigslist right now. I'll let you know what I think.
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The resolution on the infinity still wows me though, its a nice looking tablet regardless. Sadly the infinity doesnt have USB on it however there is an adapter that plugs into your charger port to give you that support.
I have to agree that the dock is sweet but pricey, I personally dont own one yet and am patiently waiting for a Ubutu port before I make any further purchases.
Yeah the benchmarks on this thing are crazy if you do some tweaking, I will attach a pic with my benchmark on this post. It is pretty good.
Just make sure that it is indeed the infinity as the post says the transformer prime which is different then the transformer infinity. If the guy has the box the box should say infinity. Good luck man!
EDIT:Yes that is referring to is color not a stupid question either lol.
mj23kb24 said:
The resolution on the infinity still wows me though, its a nice looking tablet regardless. Sadly the infinity doesnt have USB on it however there is an adapter that plugs into your charger port to give you that support.
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The dock has a USB port and a full-sized SD card slot.
mj23kb24 said:
Because its a google product so logically google is going to release all of its updates and support quicker then any other device period. Dont get me wrong Asus has some awesome support.
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Except it's still Samsung.... updates still have to go through the original OEM... So if the oem sucks, so will update. Look at the galaxy nexus as an example...
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T
pierrekid said:
Except it's still Samsung.... updates still have to go through the original OEM... So if the oem sucks, so will update. Look at the galaxy nexus as an example...
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T
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I guess that's true I just don't see them releasing updates for other tablets before their own.
mj23kb24 said:
I guess that's true I just don't see them releasing updates for other tablets before their own.
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No, it’s a Nexus device the software will be updated by Google. The OEM means nothing.
Where did you see a TF700 for $350
mccahon said:
Where did you see a TF700 for $350
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I already got it for $350.
apristel said:
I already got it for $350.
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BS a $500 tablet for $350 where
He got it off of craigslist.
How are you liking the tablet thus far?
mccahon said:
BS a $500 tablet for $350 where
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$350 used isn't that unreal since you can get it new online for $429 shipped... so BS nothing.
mj23kb24 said:
He got it off of craigslist.
How are you liking the tablet thus far?
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So far so good. I really haven't played with it, been busy with some other stuff but i'm glad i got it over the n7 or n10 even.
Once I root/rom i'll let you know, stock isn't what i like on anything.
Thanks for asking though!!
Congrats on the Infinity purchase!! You'll love it! Better choice than the N10 in my opinion. I had the Prime, then bought the Infinity when it was released and my girlfriend got the Prime. The only thing about the N10 that excites me is that GameLoft and EA said they are going to support it with their games. So that means the Infinity will get support too with its high res display!! Bonus!!!
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Thats good that your liking it man, once you root it and get that custom rom on it you will be amazed believe me. I only have one complaint about the tablet and its the my left side of my screen creeks but other then that I dont have any of the other problems people are complaining about.
Yes!! Finally gameloft will support this beast of a device!
apristel said:
$350 used isn't that unreal since you can get it new online for $429 shipped... so BS nothing.
So far so good. I really haven't played with it, been busy with some other stuff but i'm glad i got it over the n7 or n10 even.
Once I root/rom i'll let you know, stock isn't what i like on anything.
Thanks for asking though!!
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I got my infinity from best buy for 347.99 I believe on a price match
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As an Infinity owner I would have gone to Nexus 10. It is so much better device than this.
Just saw a video where some guy had opened 6 3D games and was multitasking and playing fluently those games. You just can't do that with this tablet. This will die under 2 games already.