[mk1freak]

forgive me if its already posted:

so it's launching tomorrow
anyone considering getting this?
looks decently spec'd up to 9.5 hours battery time (16 with dock!)

http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_TF101/
http://www.laptopmag.com/review/tablets/asus-eee-pad-transformer-tf101.aspx

might just do it since its priced at 399(wifi only)/499 [149 for the dock]

but may just wait for the tab2

[Soundy]

Pick one up for me, willya? I'll pay you back eventually :)

Seriously, looks pretty trick... although with my need for Windows for work stuff, I'd love to see a PC design like this.

[CP.AR]

I was going to pick up one when I go back to Hong Kong in the summer... until my laptop started to die.

So now I have decided that I don't need a laptop and then a tablet that transforms into a laptop.

I'm probably just gonna pick up some other random android dual core tablet lol.

[!MiKrofT]

This is currently the cheapest dual core full featured 10" tablet. The keyboard is optional anyways. Other than the Viewsonic G tablet this is an awesome deal.

[mk1freak]

confirmed price at memoryexpress 399 with 16gb (wifi only).
they have 2 in stock friend showed me the box, but they weren't opening it LOL
32gb is not in stock nor are there any keyboard docks.

[RevRav]

What I dont understand was why Asus didn't use USB 3.0 or Bluetooth 3.0 for this model / the keyboard dock. It's been out for quite sometime now, and its seen across their line of netbooks.

Otherwise, its a great tablet/netbook!

[PornMaster]

So where can I get one?
Only memory express?

[RevRav]

^ NCIX have them. They even did a "review" of it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rm8NQAib-A&feature=channel_video_title

[!MiKrofT]

What I dont understand was why Asus didn't use USB 3.0 or Bluetooth 3.0 for this model / the keyboard dock. It's been out for quite sometime now, and its seen across their line of netbooks.

Otherwise, its a great tablet/netbook!
Is USB 3.0 really necessary on the tablet? I mean it'll only have the 16gb plus whatever microsd you install on it. At those sizes I don't think speed is that much of a concern.

[CP.AR]

the more i look at this thing again the more I want it.....

It'll be even more epic if it can dualboot into linux (which i'm sure it will eventually be able to)
If i get it in Hong Kong it has GPS too!

[bcedhk]

how come on the NCIX techtip the playback on the asus seemed choppy?

[!MiKrofT]

the more i look at this thing again the more I want it.....

It'll be even more epic if it can dualboot into linux (which i'm sure it will eventually be able to)
If i get it in Hong Kong it has GPS too!
I thought they all came with GPS?

[RevRav]

I thought they all came with GPS?

North American models will only have "location-base GPS" which depend on your wifi.

[Manic!]

North American models will only have "location-base GPS" which depend on your wifi.

That is fail right there.

[RevRav]

That is fail right there.

I'm no expert, nor have I got the chance to get my hands on an Eee Pad yet. But I'm reading it from here:
http://forums.ncix.com/forums/?mode=showthread&forum=116&threadid=2346896&pagenumber=1&subpage=1

[CP.AR]

It's a bit more expensive in Hong Kong (4000HKD = $490 CAD for 16gb) if you buy the machine on its own, but the buying both pieces (ie: with the keyboard dock) as a package is about 4800HKD = $590 CAD. Keep in mind too there's no sales tax in Hong Kong!

gaaaahhh should I buy a fancy tablet or a sexy laptop? or BOTH and use up my tax refund lol

[RevRav]

Any one got the chance to check it out in store today?

[!MiKrofT]

I'm no expert, nor have I got the chance to get my hands on an Eee Pad yet. But I'm reading it from here:
http://forums.ncix.com/forums/?mode=showthread&forum=116&threadid=2346896&pagenumber=1&subpage=1
Anand Lal Shimpi

RE: GPS in US version? Need confirmation from anandtech please by Anand Lal Shimpi on Thursday, April 21, 2011
I just confirmed with ASUS, the US version does have GPS hardware. Maps seems to require an active WiFi connection to use GPS however, which is why I originally assumed it wasn't present. My mistake, I've corrected the review :)

Take care,
Anand

[way2quik]

how come on the NCIX techtip the playback on the asus seemed choppy?

Because it is choppy.
Sources state playback choppiness is due to software, but at this point, it's all speculation.

[Levitron]

Ordered mine with NCIX. Pretty excited to get it in my hands :)

[jmvdesign]

I'm sold. Way more practical than the Ipad.

[LiquidTurbo]

I'm sold. Way more practical than the Ipad.

More practical than a netbook? :troll:

[Simplex123]

fuck I'd want something like this but 10" is actually too small for my netbook usage, but a 12" would be too large for a tablet

[PornMaster]

How come best buy states has it but not canada

[!LittleDragon]

the more i look at this thing again the more I want it.....

It'll be even more epic if it can dualboot into linux (which i'm sure it will eventually be able to)
If i get it in Hong Kong it has GPS too!


Shouldn't be difficult. Hardware is essentially the same as my Viewsonic G Tablet and the folks at XDA have had Ubuntu running on it for months now

[RevRav]

fuck I'd want something like this but 10" is actually too small for my netbook usage, but a 12" would be too large for a tablet

12" isn't too big for tablet. What you need is the Asus Eee Slate:
http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Slate_EP121/
However...given its size, it will weight a lot more and much poorer battery life.

[Hehe]

I love how Asus created the whole netbook thing just to kill it with this transformer tablet.

This basically kills the netbook in very sort of imaginable ways.

[LiquidTurbo]

Those small Netbook = useless.

The original EEE pad thing, useless. It's crazy how fast technology has changed.

[!MiKrofT]

I love how Asus created the whole netbook thing just to kill it with this transformer tablet.

This basically kills the netbook in very sort of imaginable ways.
Well it's catered to a different crowd. Some ppl still like to run windows and desktop programs.

[Soundy]

Well it's catered to a different crowd. Some ppl still like to run windows and desktop programs.

And some of us NEED to. I work with surveillance systems and network cameras. The systems we use have only a Windows-based client. 90% of the cameras require ActiveX to view their live views and setup pages. Android and *nix are useless, so a netbook that runs Windows suits me perfectly.

I was using a 15" laptop before, but it was heavy and bulky and unbalanced, had lousy battery life, and was hard to see in bright light. It was a PITA to carry up a ladder or balance on a lift. My netbook runs all day on a charge, is light as a feather, and the LED-backlit screen is readable in direct sunlight.

So.... no, Android tablets and iPads will NOT be replacing netbooks or laptops. They're a different market, that's all... like cars vs. trucks vs. trains.

[twitchyzero]

i honestly didn't think tablets would take off when ipad was announced around a year ago...look at all these companies jumping ships within such a small time-frame (viewsonic/samsung/BB/asus)

[Simplex123]

12" isn't too big for tablet. What you need is the Asus Eee Slate:
http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Slate_EP121/
However...given its size, it will weight a lot more and much poorer battery life.

Yeah I've looked into that. The battery life is only 3-4 hours and it is twice as much as the transformer. Not worth it IMO.

[!LittleDragon]

i honestly didn't think tablets would take off when ipad was announced around a year ago...look at all these companies jumping ships within such a small time-frame (viewsonic/samsung/BB/asus)

There were a lot of tablets available prior to the iPad. Fujitsu's been making tablet computers since the 90's. Bill Gates tried pushing tablets back in 2001 but I guess without the cult following, it never took off

[CP.AR]

IMO tablets need not imitate a full sized computer and run windows. Those OSes were made/designed to be operated with a keyboard and a mouse.

What apple did though, specifically starting with the iPhone is made a completely "new" way to navigate through an operating system, by designing it around WHAT is used to navigate the interface, rather than supplying compromises to make your fingers act as a mouse or keyboard

[!LittleDragon]

Microsoft Surface did all that and it long predates the iphone. Why Microsoft didn't release it to the public is a mystery to me but they had a touch OS for a long time.

[RevRav]

Seems like there is a least 250+ people on NCIX's waitlist/preorder already.....

[!MiKrofT]

Seems like there is a least 250+ people on NCIX's waitlist/preorder already.....
It's pretty much sold out everywhere now. Supposedly more stock next week

[LiquidTurbo]

How is the iPad better than this thing??
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[JesseBlue]

How is the iPad better than this thing??
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thats dependent on what you want to use it for...

[LiquidTurbo]

-Price
-ability to attack a keyboard elegantly and double battery life
-Flash
-widescreen

Android apps have pretty much caught up to the app store. This tablet looks like a winner to me!
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[dangonay]

How is the iPad better than this thing??
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Far more apps. Far more accessories/cases/docks to choose from.

Oh, and there's that little graphics thing. You know, the iPad 2 is anywhere from 2-5 times faster. But graphics speed means nothing on a tablet, which is all screen, so it's not really an advantage at all.

[dangonay]

-Price
-ability to attack a keyboard elegantly and double battery life
-Flash
-widescreen

Android apps have pretty much caught up to the app store. This tablet looks like a winner to me!
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There are many great keyboards for the iPad 2, and you can choose which one you like instead of the proprietary Asus one. As I'm typing this there's an ad for the Zagg mate at the top of the page.

Apps for Honeycomb are a long way behind iOS. On the smartphone side Android is doing very well - maybe that's what you were referring to.

[!LittleDragon]

Any bluetooth keyboard will work, the Asus keyboard does have another battery that'll just about double it's uptime.

[Manic!]

Far more accessories/cases/docks to choose from.



And the I pad has been out for how long??? and like everything else apple there overpriced.


Did you watch South Park last night. :LOL:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9CDs32ZSLM&feature=related

[Euro7r]

This looks awesome. Definitely interested in getting this.

[Levitron]

Shipping and delivery is a crapshoot right now.

If you think you're lucky, try walking into an NCIX retail store to score one. I read on the NCIX forums that you might have a chance getting one sooner that way.

[Canadian Rider]

I'm on back order from amazon.ca .... waiting... patiently.. kinda

[dangonay]

Any bluetooth keyboard will work, the Asus keyboard does have another battery that'll just about double it's uptime.
And how many developers are going to bother to make a keyboard for the Asus when Asus already has their own? Sure any Bluetooth one will work, but wouldn't you prefer one that was actually made specifically (meaning it's sized and styled to match your Transformer) for it?

You can also use any BT keyboard with the iPad as well. Despite this, only a small number of people actually get keyboards for their iPads. This is because they bought the iPad for consumption, not creation, and the on-screen keyboard works well enough for the amount they use it.

And the I pad has been out for how long??? and like everything else apple there overpriced.


Didn't you learn your lesson the last time you used that argument? Sure Apple branded accessories (like cables/adaptors) are expensive, but so are ones sold by every manufacturer. Complaining about Apple charging $30 for a cable is pointless when a dozen companies make compatible ones for $5 (or less).

And the fact still remains that with an iPad 2 you will have a choice of countless accessories made by numerous manufacturers. You won't see that for any other tablet until after they've been successful and have significant sales numbers. No company is going to want to spend money tooling up for production of an item without first having a market to sell to.



Oh, and I see no responses on my comment about the iPad 2 killing the Transformer in graphics performance.

[Levitron]

And how many developers are going to bother to make a keyboard for the Asus when Asus already has their own? Sure any Bluetooth one will work, but wouldn't you prefer one that was actually made specifically (meaning it's sized and styled to match your Transformer) for it?

^ and THAT'S the exact reason why the OEM keyboard is so much better.

You can also use any BT keyboard with the iPad as well. Despite this, only a small number of people actually get keyboards for their iPads. This is because they bought the iPad for consumption, not creation, and the on-screen keyboard works well enough for the amount they use it.

^ Good point. iPads are consumption-orientated....that's because that is how Apple framed it all in their iTunes-iPad-iPhone-iPod ecosystem. Awesome business strategy if you ask me.

The Honeycomb OS is targeted towards a totally different type of user.


Oh, and I see no responses on my comment about the iPad 2 killing the Transformer in graphics performance.

^ As someone who is personally starting to develop for Honeycomb, I see lots of potential in developing for Honeycomb tablets. Honestly, Honeycomb had only been released for a few months. It's easy to forget that iOS has been on the market for 4 years now...if they didn't optimize the OS graphically by now, shame on Apple. Almost no OS manufacturer has perfected their OS in the first go, so I see no difference between Honeycomb and iOS. Also, Google is locking down on their hardware requirements for Honeycomb tablets, so it will make harnessing the processing power much better than previously in other Android iterations.

Anyways, this thread is about the Asus Transformer. No point in bashing it with Apple-trolling.

[Szeto]

-Price
-ability to attack a keyboard elegantly and double battery life
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demonstration? :troll:

[!LittleDragon]

Anyways, this thread is about the Asus Transformer. No point in bashing it with Apple-trolling.


^
This....

[dangonay]

Anyways, this thread is about the Asus Transformer. No point in bashing it with Apple-trolling.

It was asked by LiquidTurbo why the iPad 2 is better, and reasonable (and accurate) repsonses were given. I don't see it as trolling, unless you feel it's necessary to avoid talking about competing products when someone asks.

However, the Apple haters are sure quick to post up useless garbage like South Park videos or make false claims about expensive Apple accessories. Seems like it's the haters who are trolling/posting trash.

As to graphics performance, the A5 is a superior processor to the Tegra 2 regardless of the OS. If I was looking for a Honeycomb tablet I wouldn't buy the early tablets with Tegra 2 - I'd wait for something with better performance (like Tegra 3). Usually it's the enthusiasts who are more likely to buy an Android device, and I'd think an "enthusiast" would be concerned with the underlying hardware and its performance. You wouldn't see a person building their own rig to buy last years video card, would you?

[striderblade]

damn i want this so bad.. but everywhere is sold out

[t8v6]

Microsoft Surface did all that and it long predates the iphone. Why Microsoft didn't release it to the public is a mystery to me but they had a touch OS for a long time.

the technology was before it's time. they wouldn't have made any money on it if they sold it as a consumer-based product. that's why they sold it to casinos, hotels, and other businesses instead.

as for the asus transformer, it's a bit too thick for me with the keyboard attached. with the pace at whcih technology is growing, I expect asus to come out with a a thinner and more battery efficient model next year. i'll wait till next year to see what they have.

[!MiKrofT]

It's not really that thick considering it's basically a netbook with the keyboard attached. Any thinner and they'd have to start using more metal/cf/etc which increase costs.

[Levitron]

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2011/04/30/2003502009

Asustek said its Eee Pad Transformer was selling like hotcakes in the US on channels including Amazon.com Inc and BestBuy. The company now expects total shipments of the Transformer tablet to exceed 300,000 units for the quarter.

“We have been resolving component shortages for the past month [in the wake of Japan’s double disasters on March 11] and volumes of the Transformer will pick up soon,” CEO Jerry Shen (沈振來) told an investor conference.

Daily production output of the Transformer tablet is set to hit 100,000 units from next week onwards after steady component supplies were secured, he said, adding that daily output this week was 50,000 units.
Asustek expects to ship more than 300,000 Transformers this quarter.

“The strength and user experience of this product will help us achieve the shipment goal,” he said.

The company said its first tablet is currently the top seller in the tablet category on Amazon.com, dwarfing Motorola Inc’s Xoom and Samsung Electronics Inc’s Galaxy Tab.
Asustek is betting on the Transformer — a 10-inch Android 3.0 machine with a detachable keyboard docking station — as its anchor tablet model.
Development of the second and third generation of the Transformer has begun as Asustek aims to sell 2 million tablets by the end of the year.

[604CEFIRO]

So guys I wanted your opinion on the Asus Transformer vs. Ipad 2.

I'm planning on buying one or the other but I just can't decided.

Basically, I need something like the Ipad/Transformer to do some work on the road. Emails, PDF files, editing some excel files, media consumption.

I already have an jailbroken iPhone4 so i thought the Ipad2 would suit me well. I was going to get the Zaggmate keyboard as well.

But after seeing the Transformer i'm having second thoughts.

Can the transformer do pretty much what the ipad can do?

The huge draw for me right now is that the iPad has such a huge app store... things i bought on my phone i can pretty much also have on my ipad

I like my hacked apps / installous on my iPhone...does the Transformer or the Android market have something similar?? lol

[!LittleDragon]

I like my hacked apps / installous on my iPhone...does the Transformer or the Android market have something similar?? lol

http://www.applanet.net/

[Levitron]

So guys I wanted your opinion on the Asus Transformer vs. Ipad 2.

I'm planning on buying one or the other but I just can't decided.

Basically, I need something like the Ipad/Transformer to do some work on the road. Emails, PDF files, editing some excel files, media consumption.

I already have an jailbroken iPhone4 so i thought the Ipad2 would suit me well. I was going to get the Zaggmate keyboard as well.

But after seeing the Transformer i'm having second thoughts.

Can the transformer do pretty much what the ipad can do?

The huge draw for me right now is that the iPad has such a huge app store... things i bought on my phone i can pretty much also have on my ipad

I like my hacked apps / installous on my iPhone...does the Transformer or the Android market have something similar?? lol

I think you might be better off sticking with the iOS world. Reason being that you already have your music library on iTunes and you have apps you're used to on iOS.

[DragonChi]

In terms of free apps, there are more on the Android market.
Unless it's an app that I'll use everyday, I probably won't buy it.

http://www.intomobile.com/2011/04/28/android-market-hosts-more-free-apps-than-iphone/

[LiquidTurbo]

iOS feels pretty stale for the iPad.. I hope there are big changes coming along the way, because Honeycomb feels much better for a tablet world.

Has anyone actually gotten one of these yet? Any impressions? I'm curious about the real life battery life..

[Klobbersaurus]

So guys I wanted your opinion on the Asus Transformer vs. Ipad 2.

I'm planning on buying one or the other but I just can't decided.

Basically, I need something like the Ipad/Transformer to do some work on the road. Emails, PDF files, editing some excel files, media consumption.

I already have an jailbroken iPhone4 so i thought the Ipad2 would suit me well. I was going to get the Zaggmate keyboard as well.

But after seeing the Transformer i'm having second thoughts.

Can the transformer do pretty much what the ipad can do?

The huge draw for me right now is that the iPad has such a huge app store... things i bought on my phone i can pretty much also have on my ipad

I like my hacked apps / installous on my iPhone...does the Transformer or the Android market have something similar?? lol
i dont think there is a point of getting an ipad if you have an iphone cause they are pretty much the same thing other than the bigger screen but the reason i didnt get an android is because hardware for them are going ahead so fast that once you buy something, the next quarter, something new and better comes out

[Manic!]

From the Asus website:

http://ca.asus.com/websites/CAen/banners/RIASIoXsbOQQlDVq.jpg

[JesseBlue]

so much hype but not much stock...

[604CEFIRO]

im about to go to ncix to go play with their display model

will chime in after :D

[JesseBlue]

you should call first to see if the display model is in the same store you're going to as i heard it was being rotated

[LiquidTurbo]

With the tablet market heating up like crazy, It's almost worth it to wait a little bit. I'm pretty sure they are already well into development of a Transformer 2 tablet, and at this rate, it seems like Apple has to release an iPad 3 fairly soon.. I don't know if they can wait a year, especially if the competition is putting out cool stuff like this.

[TheNewGirl]

Is there a kobo app for Android yet?

Because if there is I'm totally sold.

[604CEFIRO]

you should call first to see if the display model is in the same store you're going to as i heard it was being rotated

So just came back from ncix richmond. spent about 10-15 minutes playing with it. It was definitely cool. Well built, didn't feel cheap but it didnt feel refined and robust like the iPad.

Scrolling and going in and out of programs i would say wasn't as smooth as the iPad either, and for some reason the youtube clips I watched were laggy / choppy. Maybe it was the wifi connection in there? and or video was buffering etc.

The email app, map app, remote desk top, office suite, was what drew me to the transformer, and they seem to work well.


NCIX has 250 ppl on their pre-paid preorder list for the 16gig. They said they get about 25 units per shipment, about once a week.

I put a deposit down at Memory Express instead... for the 16gig and keyboard.

[LiquidTurbo]

I've never heard of memory express until searching around for the Transformer.

How are they compared to NCIX?

[Levitron]

I've never heard of memory express until searching around for the Transformer.

How are they compared to NCIX?

Similar.

[604CEFIRO]

I've never heard of memory express until searching around for the Transformer.

How are they compared to NCIX?


Similar. They were price matching and also offering 10% off from the price match a few weeks back. Scored a MMO Naga mouse for $79.95 - 10%.

They are okay, i just chose them because they are close to my store.

[Canadian Rider]

Is there a kobo app for Android yet?

Because if there is I'm totally sold.

Yeah they do. I have it on my phone..

[TheNewGirl]

I was just up at NCIX. They were telling me they have a mega shortage because some of the components are manufactured in Japan and with the current situation there they're only getting limited supplies. :(

And alas they have no Demo (at least not in Coquitlam), I wanted to play with it!

[RevRav]

And alas they have no Demo (at least not in Coquitlam), I wanted to play with it!

The demo Transformer is being rotated around branches. So far they started off at Broadway's...and now somewhere in Richmond. Give your local store a call to check if they have it in store that day.

[Modified__]

I've been trying to find one locally, and of course there are tons of morons on CL jacking up the price trying to resell them for 30% more than retail. It'll probably be weeks before I can find one, which brings me to consider another product.

Samsung Slider Series 7 @ $649.99 USD (Price confirmed by pre-order @ Amazon.com)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwnCXlZDMS0

Win 7, HDMI out, SD support, physical keyboard, front and rear cameras, (GPRS)3G Support, 2lbs. It makes me consider this now because its coming out VERY soon. The only advantage I like about the ASUS TF is the dock is also a battery in itself, and it runs honeycomb.

[Riddle]

will be getting one end of August. XD

[striderblade]

wow that women asked the dumbest question. "what happen if the battery die...do you buy a new one?" WTFLYINGFUCK The sliding keyboard is nice. But the UI seem laggy

[RevRav]

The sliding keyboard is nice...
but one think I hate with a lot of Samsung's products is the huge black plasticly-looking frame surrounding their products. Ie. in this case...the frame of the tablet. Gives consumer this "cheap plastic" feel + look to it... And its a lot thicker than the Transformer + keyboard.

[!MiKrofT]

You're probably gonna get crap battery life on something like that. Should wait. Windows is gonna enter with an Arm compatible version if you really want a windows lightweight tablet.

[JesseBlue]

with that samsung, you might as well get another laptop...

[Modified__]

with that samsung, you might as well get another laptop...

It would be a replacement for my netbook which I take to school, and around town if I need it.


The specs are similar to my current netbook (LG X110 - 1.6Ghz Atom [Single Core], 2GB ram, running Win 7. So yes, in essence I would be buying another laptop, this time with a captive touchscreen for a reasonable cost. I'm satisfied with the performance on my netbook so I'm ok with going to either the TF101 or The Samsung slider..

Back on topic with the TF101.

Does anyone on RS have one at the moment? Im concerns is that the hinge on the dock seemed a bit flimsy on the videos. Im concerned about the durability. I'm not rough with my products, but sometimes a neoprene case cant absorb the impact of university textbooks if you get my drift.

[dangonay]

ASUS is already talking about Tegra 3 tablets to be ready later this year. I wouldn't buy a Tegra 2 when a new version that will be 5x faster is due in less than 6 months. By then Google should have the bugs in Honeycomb worked out and there will actually be a good selection of tablet apps available.
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[Levitron]

There's always going to be something new around the corner with technology. It's almost guaranteed that there's going to be a new iPad within the next year too!

[dangonay]

^ True, and I know some people who never buy stuff because of the next great thing coming up. I also know people with money to burn who constantly upgrade to the latest.

I'm in the middle - I wait for something significant to some out, then buy and keep it for a little longer. I try to buy something at the start of its life cycle, not at the end.

[TheNewGirl]

with that samsung, you might as well get another laptop...

Yeah this is much closer to a laptop then what I'm looking for personally. But it does have awesome potential as a netbook.

I'm amazed how short the product cycle is getting. And it's getting frusterating as hell to keep up!

[Hehe]

I'm the kind of geek junky that keeps up with most of the latest stuff.

The economical way to maintain this is to take advantage of new stuff and CL.

My iPad-->iPad2: iPad1 originally bought with Futureshop gift cards that I bought off Craigslist at 15% discount. Basically no tax for me. Went down to US to buy 3 iPad2s. Sold 2 for 250 profit each on CL and my new iPad2 was basically free and as CDN is worth more than USD, I even got my gas covered.

If you plan ahead and always look for good deals on CL, the upkeep with latest gadget can be minimum.

[LiquidTurbo]

You just have to be smart about technology. If you want the latest and greatest, be prepared to pay.

If you wait forever, you're being an idiot. Basically the best way i think, is to wait long enough until the product has significantly improved. For the iPhone, the iPhone4 was the sweet spot.

I think the iPad 3 will be the sweet spot for iPads, and as tempting as this eee transformer tablet is, I'm sure that by the end of the year you will see something good enough that it will make you regret getting one of these now..

[jmvdesign]

http://gizmodo.com/#!5798419/rumor-asus-will-storm-into-town-with-tegra-3-tablets

Tegra 3 looks more promising. I'm willing to wait. Might just pick up a 1st gen Ipad for now.

[!LittleDragon]

http://cdn2.ubergizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/nvidia-tegra-roadmap.jpg

[TheNewGirl]

So Superman, Batman, Wolverine and Ironman? Cute.

[JesseBlue]

with a shorter life cycle on items...the more items that go to waste and landfill no matter how much stuff is recycled... :(

[604CEFIRO]

I was at memory express last nite right before closing.

There was some sort of weird mix up, but they had 2 Transformers in stock and available... the catch was ONLY if u were on the pre-order prepaid list.

I had a chance to take the tablet right there and then since i prepaid for one, but i passed due to other financial commitments that came up.

ended up purchasing a keyboard and headphones for gaming since i couldnt get my deposit back


I'll wait till the end of the month to see if new shit comes out, but im sure by end of may/june there will be plenty of Transformer supply.

[LiquidTurbo]

Anyone got this yet? How is it so far?

[LiquidTurbo]

Man, backordered for a month..

[604CEFIRO]

I thought memory express cancelled my preorder but they ended up calling me anyways

Just picked up mine along with the keyboard dock

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd487/604cefiro/d9f216dd.jpg
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[!MiKrofT]

I thought memory express cancelled my preorder but they ended up calling me anyways

Just picked up mine along with the keyboard dock

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd487/604cefiro/d9f216dd.jpg
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Didn't u just say u passed on it a few posts above?

[Levitron]

Didn't u just say u passed on it a few posts above?

I thought memory express cancelled my preorder but they ended up calling me anyways

Just picked up mine along with the keyboard dock




:)

[604CEFIRO]

Alright guys so i'm typing this on the tablet atm. I'm going to give you my initial impression.

I'm not sure if its a hardware issue or a software issue but even typing this right now, there is significant lag betweeen me pressing the keys and the actual letters popping up on screen.

Youtube videos are quite choppy. It's like buffer freezing, but its not. It will play smooth then be choppy.

I downloaded and installed Facebook, but the application crashes evry single time i go to my "friends" tab, it crashes and forces me to close the application

I've uninstalled and reinstalled and rebooted the Transformer but it hasnt fixed the issue.

The browser on this thing is recognizzed as mobile browser, so when i go on Facebook.com i can only view it on this android version and i cant really choose the desktop version.

I cannot tether the Asus Transformer to my iPhone4 using MyWi. The device doesn't recognize mywi adhoc hotspot.

So far, I'm not impressed. This post has taken me 10 minutes so far to type because the words dont appear fast enough on the screen

[wstce92]

Alright guys so i'm typing this on the tablet atm. I'm going to give you my initial impression.

I'm not sure if its a hardware issue or a software issue but even typing this right now, there is significant lag betweeen me pressing the keys and the actual letters popping up on screen.

Youtube videos are quite choppy. It's like buffer freezing, but its not. It will play smooth then be choppy.

I downloaded and installed Facebook, but the application crashes evry single time i go to my "friends" tab, it crashes and forces me to close the application

I've uninstalled and reinstalled and rebooted the Transformer but it hasnt fixed the issue.

The browser on this thing is recognizzed as mobile browser, so when i go on Facebook.com i can only view it on this android version and i cant really choose the desktop version.

I cannot tether the Asus Transformer to my iPhone4 using MyWi. The device doesn't recognize mywi adhoc hotspot.

So far, I'm not impressed. This post has taken me 10 minutes so far to type because the words dont appear fast enough on the screen

I'm pretty certain this is a software issue.
I played around with the Motorola Xoom that my friend had bought for a couple of days; and I was plagued with the same issues when posting on forums, facebook, google docs, office app, etc.
Considering the processing power and ram, there really shouldn't be as much lag as there is when typing.
Regarding the mobile version of websites issue, try typing about:debug into your browser address bar.
How is the browser when it comes to browsing multiple tabs?
The Xoom will crash repeatedly when browsing multiple tabs, and some websites (like jalopnik) will cause it to crash as well.

[LiquidTurbo]

Honeycomb seems to still be in its infancy..It will probably make great advances in the coming releases..

[604CEFIRO]

I can see the potential in this thing, but this isn't refined like an iPad or iPhone is

I'm not sure if i should refund this things or just wait till the issues are resolved?

Any forums you would recommend for Android OS users? or Transformer users?

[604CEFIRO]

The trackpad on the keyboard dock stopped working

I had to disconnect the screen from the dockand reconnect... sigh

[Levitron]

XDA Developers.

[LiquidTurbo]

I can see the potential in this thing, but this isn't refined like an iPad or iPhone is

I'm not sure if i should refund this things or just wait till the issues are resolved?

Any forums you would recommend for Android OS users? or Transformer users?

Get an iPad :D jk.

[!MiKrofT]

:)
Oops. I understand now lol.

[604CEFIRO]

Quick update. I was able to tether the iPhone 4 by using Bluetooth tethering.

ASus website site shows a firmware update beginning of may. Maybe I have to update

Will do it tomorrow after a visit to memory express. I wanna pick some of those guys' brains cuz they seemed more knowledgeable about android shit than I do

Still quite disappointed at the laggyness of the tablet and the fact that multiple programs have crashed multiple times. Also the keyboard doc keeps 'losing connection' with the screen (ie// keyboard all of a sudden stops working, wifi turns off randomly etc)
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[JesseBlue]

lagging was the first thing that i saw when i was playing with the xoom vs the ipad...i think its the way it was designed....whenever you swipe to different pane i notice that there is a 'box' / 'page' that turns/changes...thus the lagginess i guess...
i lucked out and got a 16g white ipad in london drugs a few days ago for our family...and i'm impressed with it...

[dangonay]

I can see the potential in this thing, but this isn't refined like an iPad or iPhone is

I'm not sure if i should refund this things or just wait till the issues are resolved?

Any forums you would recommend for Android OS users? or Transformer users?

I'd return it. Software companies are bad at releasing products with defects because they know they can patch it at a later date. That's fine since there are always unforeseen problems that don't get spotted during testing. But too many companies are releasing products with significant deficiencies leaving you having to wait for an update before it's even usable (or your game playable). Of course you can't do a damn thing since software can't be returned.

However, you have a piece of hardware which means you can return it. The iPad is one year old. Competitors sat on their asses for most of that time and are now trying to rush products to market that aren't really ready for prime time (Xoom, Playbook, Transformer). What the hell have they been doing this last year?

Do you really want to pay money to be a beta tester for their product?
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[604CEFIRO]

Here guys. I made a post on an android forum of the problems I'm currently facing as I use this thing more:

http://androidforums.com/asus-tablets/333093-new-transformer-owner-many-many-annoying-issues-i-am-trying-resolve.html

[Levitron]

3 in stock for 32GB on Staples.ca :)

[mk1freak]

android 3.0 is bound to be buggy, and for me that isnt much of a dealbreaker when you look at the value of this thing.
Granted the annoyances you are facing would be enough for anyone to return the unit, for me i love being able to face issues and have them solved/fixed through my blood,sweat and tears (well actually lots of energy drinks and late nights LOL)

the potential of this unrefined(software wise) machine is so high(even without tegra3) that it gives me wet dreams. (im so horny to try out ubuntu on it) Once honeycomb is in full developement swing and the apps come rolling in and google sends out the upcoming updates i'm sure that this tablet will shine.

In any case its up to you what you decide to do with your machine but on the offchance you do go back to ME and return it LMK so i can get the open box deal :P

enjoy it while you have it. :)

[dangonay]

android 3.0 is bound to be buggy, and for me that isnt much of a dealbreaker when you look at the value of this thing.
Granted the annoyances you are facing would be enough for anyone to return the unit, for me i love being able to face issues and have them solved/fixed through my blood,sweat and tears (well actually lots of energy drinks and late nights LOL)

Having built countless gaming rigs over the years, I can see where you're coming from. And that's fine if you're selling to enthusiasts and overclockers. But tablets are being marketed to consumers and an easy-to-use device is what they want.

These companies are going to shoot themselves in the foot if they take an "enthusiast" point of view and apply it to a product they want to sell to the masses.

[mk1freak]

you speak the truth, i'd love to be able to take one apart without voiding the warranty, they should make barebones tablets LOL

[604CEFIRO]

I don't mind trouble shooting a little bit, but this just seems like amateur hour type shyt... like a couple doods with beers threw together a custom pc and it half works, and then u gotta go thru the internet finding patch fixes lol

I can see the potential. im going to try to stick it out and wait for the upcoming updates

[Canadian Rider]

Where the hell are you all getting yours? I've (well my gf) has been on a waiting list for me since apr 30th on amazon.ca... still no signs of stock or a ship date.

[jmvdesign]

http://gizmodo.com/5784427/samsung-galaxy-tab-comes-in-in+between-89+inch-size-now

Samsung has a new Galaxy Tab in both 10.1" and 8.9" versions coming out in June. Hopefully it's a much more refined version of the Honeycomb 3.0.

[dangonay]

^ Samsung had a tablet ready, but did a quick refresh when the iPad 2 came out (rumor is to make it more competitive). The new one is much sleeker than the original.

When the late-comers ship their tablets with 3.1, what are current owners going to think? How many people are going to equate the Samsung's better performance to the company/tablet as opposed to the OS? The tablets that arrive late might actually do better than the ones rushed to market since those customers won't have any of the issues the first tablets did.

It's not always best to be the first to market. :)

[LiquidTurbo]

This samsung tab looks sweet!
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[mk1freak]

been reading alot of forums that state that when 3.1 rollsout it will fix most (if not all) of the issues plaguing 3.0 (adobe also posted about this as well apparently re:youtube HD). basically 3.0 = 3.1 RC LOL
tab2 is pretty sweet as well

and it may not be the best to be first in market....but it sure as hell feels really good :P

[604CEFIRO]

Where the hell are you all getting yours? I've (well my gf) has been on a waiting list for me since apr 30th on amazon.ca... still no signs of stock or a ship date.

You should visit local stores and check every day to see if ppl with reservations cancel.

I got mine at memoryexpress. Took less than 10 days from the time i put a deposit down.

[TheNewGirl]

The Samsung 8.9 inch is like almost exactly what I'm shooting for. I think I'll wait till June and see what it looks like.

[!MiKrofT]

The current Honeycomb tablets should get 3.1 update as soon as it's released in a few weeks. I don't think there's any manufacturer customizations that would cause delays so current customers should be fine.

[dangonay]

and it may not be the best to be first in market....but it sure as hell feels really good :P
Yes it does. Just ask Apple. ;)
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[604CEFIRO]

As I use the Transformer everyday, it does get a bit better. I'm getting used to the quarks and to be honest it does have some sweet functions.

Im really enjoying the MyCloud and remote desktop.

As long as this thing gets frequent updates i think it's a good buy.

[ecsw]

As I use the Transformer everyday, it does get a bit better. I'm getting used to the quarks and to be honest it does have some sweet functions.

Im really enjoying the MyCloud and remote desktop.

As long as this thing gets frequent updates i think it's a good buy.

+1. I love how the chrome loads webpages faster than my iPad. Sure it's not prefect, but once get used to it, it's actually pretty sweet. Can't wait to get my dock. :)

[LiquidTurbo]

How's its graphics capability? Can it play things like infinity blade?
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[RevRav]

How's the back order these few days?

[Levitron]

I have a dock, and I barely use it. I haven't even taken it out of the house or typed on it more than twice.

Anyone want it? I'll pass it on to you at-cost...otherwise, I'll just return it to Staples.

"At-cost" is $152 after tax (I had a coupon).

[jmvdesign]

How's the back order these few days?

Went down to Memory Express myself to check it out and the rep says they should have stock in 2 weeks/end of the month.

[mk1freak]

32gb in stock at memory express right now! 6 in stock as of this posting, no 16gbs or keyboard docks though.

[jmvdesign]

Galaxy Tab 10.1 can be pre-ordered in the states now for the June 8th release.

http://www.jr.com/samsung/pe/SAM_MAYXARBK/

[mk1freak]

yea i thought about getting the tab, but honestly the asus keyboard dock is so dam pretty

[Levitron]

The Transformer with the dock is absolutely gorgeous. I wish I had the extra funds, otherwise I'd keep mine.

[CP.AR]

just picked mine up from Fry's in Oregon (tax free w00t)
got tax exemption so I can just come clean at the border

Loving it so far! (still looking for the dock though)

[LiquidTurbo]

^ Tax Exemption?

[RevRav]

There's no duty involve (as was the case for ipad) Providing Captain Picard stayed for more than X days, his tax exempt should be enough to cover it.

[!MiKrofT]

Yeah just need to stay 48 hours.

[mk1freak]

got the 32gb version, pretty sweet so far! ....now if there was a way to take it apart without voiding the warranty!

[CP.AR]

^ Tax Exemption?

Yeah just need to stay 48 hours.

this.

and because of oregon's sweet sales tax rates (0%). I have exactly 1 dollar left for something else

[Hehe]

^
My buddy's heading down to Portland this week... how are the stores on stock for the transformer?

Did you just walk in and buy it? I have tried calling Fry's... they keep putting me on infinite hold.... :fuuuuu:

[CP.AR]

^
My buddy's heading down to Portland this week... how are the stores on stock for the transformer?

Did you just walk in and buy it? I have tried calling Fry's... they keep putting me on infinite hold.... :fuuuuu:

I did Fry's online in-store pickup.
There's only one store in Oregon I believe, or at least one that's not too far away.

http://www.frys.com/product/6575513?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

just tell your buddy to click on "check availability" next to "store pickup". if it's available it'll say how many's left

[!MiKrofT]

All in stock at staples now

16gb http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=342817&affixedcode=WW

32gb http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=342818&affixedcode=WW

Dock http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=342819&affixedcode=WW

[Anjew]

bump

stock report anyone??? need the 16gb~!!

[JesseBlue]

The link is above...why not click on it?

[Lomac]

bump

stock report anyone??? need the 16gb~!!

Staples has lots. No one knows they sell tablets... :lol

[mk1freak]

honestly staples sucks for electronics.....though this one time they do get props for carrying the transformer and having it in stock.

[CP.AR]

Hey has anybody gotten the 3.1 OTA yet? I've read on XDA that SOME people have gotten the official one already (not the leaked one)

[Levitron]

Yeah I was curious too if anyone here got the FOTA update. It's past 12am now...

[CP.AR]

Do the manual update check - I just did and it's installing right now

[Levitron]

I just got the update pushed to me sometime tonight (not sure exactly when). I've been doing manual checks all day long yesterday already ;)

[mk1freak]

whats a good site like applanet to use nowadays (at least until applanet is back up )

i'm finding the keyboard docka little more laggy after the update, maybe they'll send an update for the dock shortly afterwards...

[CP.AR]

try these forums

http://www.ipmart-forum.com/forum.php
http://forum.mobilism.org/viewforum.php?f=398

A word of advice on ipmart: I've been them since my symbian days, lately their ads have been spewing out viruses - so make sure you protect yourself

Mobilism is alright, very tidy and organized but the releases lag behind (ie: something will take a week after it's been on IP mart before I see it on Mobilism)

I know it's a PITA compared to applanet when it comes to installing. To work around this I just download everything to dropbox!

If you don't already have dropbox... sign up here using my reference link! It'll give us each an extra 250mb! http://db.tt/8fqKg3t

[mk1freak]

My skinomi carbon fiber skin came in, gotta say this is a sweet skin.too bad the key dock doesnt have one yet

[mk1freak]

here's some pics of the skinomi installed:
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/1921/img20110606100721.jpg
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/7724/img20110606100809.jpg

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/6864/img20110606100629.jpg

[Jet]

I picked up a 16GB from Staples a week ago and got the dock from MemEx, so far I've been impressed with it, There are a decent amount of apps in the market but they need to start optimizing some of the more popular ones for the honeycomb and utilize the screen. Got the update the day after a bought it last week so I can't really say how it was as most of my experience with the tab is on 3.1, one thing i really don't like is how short that USB power cord is ...

Has anyone looked into a screen protector for these or is it not necessary (how does a protector affect touchscreens)

My skinomi carbon fiber skin came in, gotta say this is a sweet skin.too bad the key dock doesnt have one yet

That's looks really sweet, does the skin affect the docking to the keyboard or is it a non issue ...

[mk1freak]

Has anyone looked into a screen protector for these or is it not necessary (how does a protector affect touchscreens)



That's looks really sweet, does the skin affect the docking to the keyboard or is it a non issue ...

protector doesnt affect the touchscreen IME

and it's a non-issue when docking.

[Canadian Rider]

That tab has gorilla glass on it... if you don't drop it on a sharp object screen down or store it with sharp stuff you shouldn't need a screen protector..

[wstce92]

Anyone know if memory express or ncix or staples or any other local store has the transformer with the dock on display?
Id like to see how the keyboard keeps up with my typing before I buy

[Levitron]

Anyone know if memory express or ncix or staples or any other local store has the transformer with the dock on display?
Id like to see how the keyboard keeps up with my typing before I buy

Not 100% sure, but I returned my dock at the Bridgeport Staples in Richmond and I overheard the staff talking about whether or not to use the dock as a display.

[RevRav]

Anyone know how the stock is lately?

Anyone ordered one but still waiting?

Memory Express and Amazon seems to be still out of stock.

[RevRav]

About time........ Futureshop started selling them now:

16gb:
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/asus-asus-eee-pad-transformer-10-1-16gb-tablet-tf101-a1-tf101-a1/10173364.aspx?path=8884bdff6b00d2814c8105c240ea7bc 3en02

32gb:
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/asus-asus-eee-pad-transformer-10-1-32gb-tablet-tf101-b1-tf101-b1/10173366.aspx?path=6a84affd8ad8cfe5cc569400c671b4e aen02

Sold out for the 16gb, but still have some online stock for the 32gb.

[RevRav]

Best Buy:

16gb (no stock):
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/asus-asus-eee-pad-transformer-10-1-16gb-tablet-tf101-a1-tf101-a1/10173364.aspx?path=cadb9512b027debf401f01390a4a55c 1en02

32gb (8 left):
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/asus-asus-eee-pad-transformer-10-1-32gb-tablet-tf101-b1-tf101-b1/10173366.aspx?path=2be874b42b80a13c3e4c62a1f0f006a 3en02

Keyboard (no stock):
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/asus-asus-eee-pad-transformer-docking-station-tf101/10173831.aspx?path=3eeef5af33531a6948d343edeb78427 0en02

[JKam]

Looking to pick one up but has the lagginess for typing been fixed yet?

[snowball]

Looking to pick one up but has the lagginess for typing been fixed yet?

bump for this, any updates?

[Gh0stRider]

We sell the 16gb bundled with the keyboard for 499. All sold out.
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[Levitron]

3.2 is going to be pushed out starting tomorrow apparently.

http://www.facebook.com/asus.n.america/posts/10150395781797178

[JKam]

for the people that bought the keyboard...

What do you think of it? What do you use it for? Should I just skip it and save money?

[CP.AR]

^ I have the keyboard.

adds so much more functionality to it. I brought my laptop and my transfer back to HK during my trip - I barely touched my laptop. All the stuff I need to do could be done using the transformer... including typing lengthy emails


Not 100% sure, but I returned my dock at the Bridgeport Staples in Richmond and I overheard the staff talking about whether or not to use the dock as a display.

I bought your dock lol. I also got the open box discount :)

[JKam]

^ I have the keyboard.

adds so much more functionality to it.

What do you use the keyboard most for? The only thing I can think of is emails since you can't do any word processing on there

[CP.AR]

^ i do excel, word, and of course (documents to go HD)
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[Levitron]

Yeah, for what it's worth, the keyboard is a great attachment (plus it gives additional battery life).

Not much of a use for me though since I don't word process on the go that much (if I do, I have my laptop).

[JKam]

^ i do excel, word, and of course (documents to go HD)
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oh cool, I didn't know that app was available. Looks like I'll be picking one up soon then.

[CP.AR]

yeah 10+ hours of battery is awesome

I was on the plane to HK, had it on pretty much the entire time doing my documents, watching movies and listening to music... I got off the plane with around 20% left lol

[604nguyen]

just picked up my transformer yesterday from ncix, i was torn between this and the iconia.
overall im pretty impressed with the tablet,

But is it just me, or do none of the gameloft games work on this tablet?!

[ForbiddenX]

I just picked one up today instead of getting a galaxy tab.

Does anyone have any suggestions for cases?

I'm trying to find a folio case but not in leather. Is there any that exist? I've tried looking on ebay but most of the ones I've found are leather.

[VK79]

32g + Keyboard on sale at NCIX for $489.99

NCIX.com - Buy ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101-B1 10.1IN TEGRA2 Android Honeycomb 32GB Tablet W/ Keyboard Dock - ASUS - TF101-B1-DOCK-Bundle - in Canada (http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=63231&vpn=TF101-B1-DOCK-Bundle&manufacture=ASUS&promoid=1370)

So tempted to pick it up but its only gonna become a white elephant with so many tablets in the house arggg...

[taylor192]

Fuck that's a really good price.... must not purchase...

[LiquidTurbo]

Lol!!
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[Szeto]

32g + Keyboard on sale at NCIX for $489.99

NCIX.com - Buy ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101-B1 10.1IN TEGRA2 Android Honeycomb 32GB Tablet W/ Keyboard Dock - ASUS - TF101-B1-DOCK-Bundle - in Canada (http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=63231&vpn=TF101-B1-DOCK-Bundle&manufacture=ASUS&promoid=1370)

So tempted to pick it up but its only gonna become a white elephant with so many tablets in the house arggg...

Memory express has it for $479 :)

[JKam]

wasn't that how much the 16gb + keyboard was?

Looks like transformer 2 is being released :troll:

[Gh0stRider]

16gb with keyboard was $499
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[!MiKrofT]

Awesome price. Tempted.. if I didn't already have a Xoom.

[taylor192]

Looks like transformer 2 is being released :troll:

Why did you have to say that! I googled: quad core, ice cream sandwich, thinner, lighter, for the same price, available in Q4.

Now I must wait a few months till this comes out.

[Szeto]

should be out fairly soon, if all goes according to their schedule of Q3 release?

[JKam]

Why did you have to say that! I googled: quad core, ice cream sandwich, thinner, lighter, for the same price, available in Q4.

Now I must wait a few months till this comes out.

I'm so tempted to get the transformer but cash is tight right now and the transformer 2 is coming out... I don't know what to do!!!

Buy now and basically get the keyboard for free? or Buy later and get a potentially better unit?

I say potentially because the software still might not be able to utilize the hardware.

[JKam]

I just went to Memory Express to check it out and they have one with the dock on display.

The dock is AMAZING. It pretty much performs like a laptop/netbook since you can do word processing and powerpoint. I ended up picking up an open box one (all they had left). Came out to be $530ish.

I now have 7 days to test it out to make sure I like it. I'll make sure I do a nice review on it for you guys.


**Edit - WTF why is there no facebook app for android tablet?

[LiquidTurbo]

Why not just get a laptop at that price.. haha.

[JKam]

Why not just get a laptop at that price.. haha.

because laptops at that pricepoint suck and a tablet serves a different purpose.

laptop won't give me 16 hours of usage on a single charge.
laptop isnt as portable.
start up time is slower.
etc.

[taylor192]

Why not just get a laptop at that price.. haha.

1. Cause I cannot separate the laptop and carry around just the screen as a tablet.
2. Cause the laptop will not have a touch screen.

Yet most of us want these for couch surfing, in which case a cheap laptop is a far better choice, especially for those of us that post on forums a lot.

[ForbiddenX]

The 32GB for $379 is a nice price! I'm going to have to return my 16GB and grab the 32GB with a price match.

I ended up getting the ASUS folio case. It isn't too bad but the quality isn't that good. I wish there were a lot more accessories for this.

[JKam]

The 32GB for $379 is a nice price! I'm going to have to return my 16GB and grab the 32GB with a price match.

I ended up getting the ASUS folio case. It isn't too bad but the quality isn't that good. I wish there were a lot more accessories for this.

Yeah I saw that case. It was shit and it wouldn't fit properly with the dock.

On a side note... playing SNES and GBA games on the transformer is pretty cool!


What kind of apps are you guys running on it? I find that a lot of mainstream apps aren't available (Facebook, Mint.com)

[striderblade]

yeah i'm playing some old school street fighter turbo with the ps3 contorller lol. Even some ps1 games work pretty good. For facebook i use an app call "friend me". There is a no ads version. I'm sure you can find it =)

[JKam]

wait... you can connect a controller to the transfomer?!

brb gotta google this.

[ForbiddenX]

Woah didn't know you could connect a controller either.

But damn it! The sale ended at MemoryExpress and I won't be able to get the 32GB for 379 :( unless anyone has a screenshot or a receipt or something! Please help haha.

I've been mostly downloading widgets and customization apps. Haven't really tried anything else from the android market.

LauncherPro Plus
Beautiful Widgets
Minimalistic Text
DBClock
Calendar
Google+
Angry Birds
Block Puzzle

Liked the idea of this theme "hubs" [Layout] "Hubs" Updated! - xda-developers (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1218260) so I've been basing my homescreens off of it.

[Sentinel]

I bought the 16gb transformer with keypad a couple days ago. Hmmmm should I return it and wait for the transformer 2?
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[CP.AR]

wait... you can connect a controller to the transfomer?!

brb gotta google this.

yes you can, in fact it was one of the first things to come out for it :fullofwin:


I just went to Memory Express to check it out and they have one with the dock on display.

The dock is AMAZING. It pretty much performs like a laptop/netbook since you can do word processing and powerpoint. I ended up picking up an open box one (all they had left). Came out to be $530ish.

I now have 7 days to test it out to make sure I like it. I'll make sure I do a nice review on it for you guys.


**Edit - WTF why is there no facebook app for android tablet?

use "friendme" much more optimized for tablets!

[ForbiddenX]

Returned the 16GB and got the 32GB for roughly the same price that I got that 16GB which was $375 lol.

[Mr.JDM]

Returned the 16GB and got the 32GB for roughly the same price that I got that 16GB which was $375 lol.

how did you manage to get the price match? i think you were the one that pm'd me on redflag. sorry couldn't help you much yesterday..

[ForbiddenX]

Since I was returning the original 16GB (I got the protection plan aswell) they really didn't want to lose the sale to memory express. I explained to them that it would probably go back down in price.

[SiRV]

Since I was returning the original 16GB (I got the protection plan aswell) they really didn't want to lose the sale to memory express. I explained to them that it would probably go back down in price.

I got mine the same day that you got yours (@Staples w/ coupons, 16GB @ 385+tax) only difference is I didn't get the protection plan.. I think I might try returning mine tomorrow as well and either wait it out for the TF2 or settle with a 32 GB upgrade!

[ForbiddenX]

I have a feeling that the 32GB will hit that price again pretty soon (hopefully).

I got the protection plan at bestbuy since it's an on going thing for 3 years. Literally anything that can happen other than physical is covered. And if anything does happen, you'll be able to get a brand new one or if there isn't anymore transformers (ie: Transformer 2 is out) You'll be getting the transformer 2.

So if by chance the transformer gets bricked or something a few weeks after the transformer 2 is released. The replacement will be a transformer 2 :)

[Mr.JDM]

price protection? damn i think i missed on that..

if anyone looking for an inexpensive case for the tablet. i found an ebay seller that has a little shop in richmond. got my leather case whatever you want to call it. for $20.

place is called MX Mart, that sells hdmi cables, sattelite dish stuff. its on shell road and alderbridge in richmond.

[bigzz786786]

just got an email back from Asus Canada

the transformer 2 is set to release in October for Thailand

as of right now there is no ETA for release in USA or Canada for this year

:(

[ForbiddenX]

Anyone use a stylus for the Transformer? How well does it work?

[!MiKrofT]

Most of them don't work very well. The tablet is optimized for fingers and not stylus.

[ForbiddenX]

Are there any that are at least decent? I want to start taking notes on the tablet so I can stop printing out paper lol.
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[bigzz786786]

^you know you can just type it into your tablet right?
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[ForbiddenX]

yes?

Kind of hard to type math notes on pdfs

[bigzz786786]

^ oh, maybe there is an app for it?
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[ForbiddenX]

I'm using ezPDF reader and it'd be easier to write on it with a stylus than just my finger.

[SiRV]

for anyone interested

From Memory express:

On Sale!!! with $70.00 Off
Asus EeePad Transformer, 32GB
SKU: MX32979 Part#: TF101-B1
4/5 4 Review(s)
$399

[bigzz786786]

^only 500 for the 32gb with dock

are they getting ready for the transformer 2 maybe?

[SiRV]

^ thats a possibility. They actually had this sale back in late August as well though so they might be just trying to clear up some excess inventory

[ForbiddenX]

That's a really good price for the Transformer. PM with BB or Futureshop to get the extra $7 off

[taylor192]

for anyone interested

From Memory express:

On Sale!!! with $70.00 Off
Asus EeePad Transformer, 32GB
SKU: MX32979 Part#: TF101-B1
4/5 4 Review(s)
$399

^only 500 for the 32gb with dock

are they getting ready for the transformer 2 maybe?

I don't see this on their site, link?

[SiRV]

Tablets in Canada at Memory Express (http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PortableElectronics(ME)/TabletPads(ME)/Default.aspx?cc=1)
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[Vansterdam]

will futureshop/bestbuy actually pricematch memory express?


how is this thing compared to the playbook or galaxy tab 10.1

[b0unce. [?]]

will futureshop/bestbuy actually pricematch memory express?


how is this thing compared to the playbook or galaxy tab 10.1

they should.

they price match any company with a physical store. as long as it's not a print out from like newegg, it's fine.

[SiRV]

Better than both in my opinion, I've owned the transform and the tab (resold both after realizing I had no use for it)
I've never owned the playbook... But is that really even a question lol
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[Vansterdam]

playbook beats the tab 7 and comes close to beating the tab 10.1

specs for the transform look preety solid i might have to get down on this sale lol


is it possible to tether internet from my blackberry to this?

since i see it has bluetooth is a there a program i could use for it to work? will pdanet work?

[Szeto]

;7596578']they should.

they price match any company with a physical store. as long as it's not a print out from like newegg, it's fine.

I think most retailers do not PM door crasher pricing if you look closely in their TOS or policy.

[JKam]

will futureshop/bestbuy actually pricematch memory express?


how is this thing compared to the playbook or galaxy tab 10.1

they won't if there's a limit on it. When the sale was on in Aug ME had a limit of 2 per person and FS/BB wouldn't honor it.

[Vansterdam]

looks like 499 with dock isnt the best deal as ncix and memory express had it for 479-490 before with dock included as well

guess ill wait for a better deal :P

[R&R]

has anyone tried tethering a blackberry and the transformer yet?

[!MiKrofT]

has anyone tried tethering a blackberry and the transformer yet?
As long as your BB can become a wifi access point I don't see why it won't.

[Vansterdam]

if someone can confirm you can tether with blackberry i would love to get a 16gb with keypad hopefully for 400 or less :)

[Gh0stRider]

dont u have to run bb desktop manager to tether? If so, i dont think you can install that on android os. Its a windows and mac program
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[Simplex123]

if someone can confirm you can tether with blackberry i would love to get a 16gb with keypad hopefully for 400 or less :)

Wifi Hot Spot feature coming soon to BlackBerry 7 devices | CrackBerry.com (http://crackberry.com/wifi-hot-spot-feature-coming-soon-blackberry-7-devices)

[Vansterdam]

dont u have to run bb desktop manager to tether? If so, i dont think you can install that on android os. Its a windows and mac program
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you can tether through bluetooth on certain devices i think it connects through ADHOC

[Gh0stRider]

499 for the 32gb with dock. very tempting

[LiquidTurbo]

Don't do it, brah.

Transformer 2 just right around the corner...

[!MiKrofT]

Depends. I'm sure it won't be $499 for a 32gb with keyboard for the transformer 2. He'll have to wait for the price to drop and then uhoh tegra 4.

[JKam]

Or buy it now and play with it to see if you really use the tablet. When the TF2 comes out give the TF1 to the GF!

That's my plan... hahahaha

[R&R]

just bought one , GREAT BUY. loving it

PS> anyone know how i can play .avi files on the trans? thanks!

[ForbiddenX]

Such a hot price right now:
$239 for 16GB
Asus EeePad Transformer, 16GB at Memory Express Computers (http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX32978%28ME%29.aspx)
$289 for 32GB
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX32979(ME).aspx

Transformer 2 is probably incoming!

[bigzz786786]

^wow

i was just at memory express today asking about the transformer 2, they said that from what they know is it won't be released until early next year, when they do get info on the exact release date, then they will take preorders

transformer2 debut is apparently November 7 in Europe

[kkttsang]

so tempting

[ForbiddenX]

The dock is also on sale for $85.

Has there been any news that the dock can be used by the Transformer 2 as well?

Asus EeePad Transformer Docking Station at Memory Express Computers (http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX32980(ME).aspx)

[cctw]

Anyone wanna line up with me?...im the only poor soul at the store right now gg

If u come bring me coffee pls LOL

[SiRV]

Tablets in Canada at Memory Express (http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PortableElectronics(ME)/TabletPads(ME)/Default.aspx?cc=1)


for future records:

On Sale!!! with $65.00 Off
Asus EeePad Transformer Docking Station
SKU: MX32980 Part#: TF101 Docking
5/5 1 Review(s)
Normal: $149.99
Sale: $84.99

On Sale!!! with $160.00 Off
Asus EeePad Transformer, 16GB
SKU: MX32978 Part#: TF101-A1
5/5 11 Review(s)
Normal: $399.99
Sale: $239.99

On Sale!!! with $225.00 Off
Asus EeePad Transformer, 16GB Bundle w/ Docking Station
SKU: BDL_ASUS_EP16GB
5/5 1 Review(s)
Normal: $549.98
Sale: $324.98

On Sale!!! with $180.00 Off
Asus EeePad Transformer, 32GB
SKU: MX32979 Part#: TF101-B1
4/5 4 Review(s)
Normal: $469.99
Sale: $289.99


On Sale!!! with $245.00 Off
Asus EeePad Transformer, 32GB Bundle w/ Docking Station
SKU: BDL_ASUS_EP32GB
4/5 1 Review(s)
Normal: $619.98
Sale: $374.98



wow fuck seriously they are super cheap right now... but are they really worth lining up for at 3 in the morning??!

[geeknerd]

damm if i was in vancouver i would deff line up.

[Gh0stRider]

damn thats cheap. Any left?

edit: fuck it, wait for transformer 2
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[!MiKrofT]

Completely sold out. I almost made it buying through the website but I was 15min.late. sold out just I was checking out.
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[ShadowBun]

already have a galaxy tab 10.1...
good thing it was sold out last night within 15mins - helped me fight the urge.

maybe i shall upgrade to transformer 2.0
maybe

[!MiKrofT]

I was only snagging it cause it was cheap. lol. Already have a Xoom for now.

[bigzz786786]

first asus transformer 2 teaser!

ASUS teases us with next version of the Transformer tablet [VIDEO] (http://blog.gsmarena.com/asus-teases-us-with-next-version-of-the-transformer-tablet-tablet/)

[Simplex123]

Although not as cheap as before it's $350 for the 16GB + dock at the Vancouver NCIX Grand Opening on Saturday
NCIX.com - Canada's Premier Computer Store - Online PC Discount Store, Buy Computer Accessories (http://www.ncix.ca/promo/promosale.php?webid=Van2GrandOpening2011-instore)

[!MiKrofT]

Those are gonna be gone so fast. 3 available in store only. I'm gonna get the prime as soon as its available. It's only 499 for the 32gb one.

[Simplex123]

Anyone know where I get get the dock for a price similar to the MemoryExpress sale? ($85)
The cheapest I found was $120 on Amazon = =