Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[ASUS Transformer Prime TF201 gets Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/27/asus-transformer-prime-tf201-gets-android-4-1-1-jelly-bean-updat/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/27/asus-transformer-prime-tf201-gets-android-4-1-1-jelly-bean-updat/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/27/asus-transformer-prime-tf201-gets-android-4-1-1-jelly-bean-updat/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments ASUS Transformer Prime TF201 gets Jelly Bean update, lets owners enjoy Android's finest

The folks from ASUS gave North American Transformer Pad Prime and Infinity owners a tease yesterday, telling them that the TF201 and TF700 models would receive an update to Android 4.1 within the next three days. Today, the Taiwanese firm's made good on half its promise, delivering Jelly Bean to the Prime OTA. We confirmed that the update is rolling out, as our in-house TF201 has, indeed, been upgraded to version 4.1.1. Alas, Infinity owners are still sans their software goodies, but ASUS still has plenty of time left in that 72 hour window.

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]]> androidandroid 4.1android 4.1.1Android4.1Android4.1.1asusasus transformer infinityasus transformer primeAsusTransformerInfinityAsusTransformerPrimeinfinityjelly beanJellyBeanotaprimesoftwaretransformertransformer pad infinitytransformer pad primeTransformerPadInfinityTransformerPadPrimeupdate Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:51:00 -0400 21|20335365 <![CDATA[IRL: ASUS Transformer Prime, Verbatim Dual USB Power Pack and V-Moda's Crossfade LP headphones]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/24/irl-asus-transformer-prime-verbatim-dual-usb-power-pack-v-moda-crossfade-LP/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/24/irl-asus-transformer-prime-verbatim-dual-usb-power-pack-v-moda-crossfade-LP/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/24/irl-asus-transformer-prime-verbatim-dual-usb-power-pack-v-moda-crossfade-LP/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

You love your gadgets because they're awesome. Or maybe you love them because you spent $500 and decided you'd better learn to like them. Whatever the case, chances are you've learned to forgive their flaws and enjoy them enough as they are, force-quits and all. That about describes this week's IRL, in which three Engadget editors make peace with their imperfect gadgets: an occasionally crash-prone Transformer Prime, the easily scratched V-Moda Crossfade LP headphones and Verbatim's Dual USB Power Pack, with its short little charging cables.

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]]> asusasus transformer primeAsusTransformerPrimecrossfadecrossfade lpCrossfadeLpengadgetIRLIRLpower packPowerPacktransformertransformer primeTransformerPrimeV-modaV-moda crossfadev-moda crossfade LPV-modaCrossfadeV-modaCrossfadeLpverbatimverbatim dual usb power packVerbatimDualUsbPowerPack Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:00:00 -0400 21|20306831 <![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of June 11th, 2012]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/17/refresh-roundup-week-of-june-11th-2012/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/17/refresh-roundup-week-of-june-11th-2012/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/17/refresh-roundup-week-of-june-11th-2012/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Refresh Roundup week of June 11th, 2012

Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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]]> amaze 4gAmaze4gandroidandroid 4.0Android4.0asusasus transformer primeAsusTransformerPrimecyanogenmodcyanogenmod 9Cyanogenmod9droid incredible 2droid razrdroid razr maxxDroidIncredible2DroidRazrDroidRazrMaxxgalaxy s iiiGalaxySIiigooglehtchtc amaze 4ghtc droid incredible 2htc rezoundHtcAmaze4gHtcDroidIncredible2HtcRezoundice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichminipostmobilepostcrossmotorolamotorola droid razrmotorola droid razr maxxMotorolaDroidRazrMotorolaDroidRazrMaxxrefresh roundupRefreshRounduprezoundrrsamsungsamsung galaxy s iiiSamsungGalaxySIiismartphonesmartphonessonysony tablet psony xperia raySonyTabletPSonyXperiaRaytablettablet pTabletPtabletstransformer primeTransformerPrimeupdateupdatesverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessxperia rayXperiaRay Sun, 17 Jun 2012 21:00:00 -0400 21|20260382 <![CDATA[Engadget's tablet buyer's guide: spring 2012 edition]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/17/engadgets-tablet-buyers-guide-spring-2012-edition/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/17/engadgets-tablet-buyers-guide-spring-2012-edition/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/17/engadgets-tablet-buyers-guide-spring-2012-edition/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Engadget's tablet buyer's guide: spring 2012 edition

As spring reaches full blossom, it's not just the flowers that are beginning to show -- so are the new slates heavy hitters teased back at CES. So, what does that mean? It means it's high-time that we cast a fresh glance over the tablet landscape, took in a deep breath of slate-infused air and exhaled a hearty Engadget tablet buyer's guide. We've been running the smartphone equivalent for a little while now, so we thought it only fair to give the now-mature tablet category one of its own. We're going to look at the main categories of fondleslabbery and carve out what we think are the finest offerings on the market right now. It doesn't matter if you're looking for something big, small, just good enough or so powerful that it could replace your laptop: we've collected our favorites and shepherded them safely into this one humble guide. Of course, if you want to cast your net a little wider, you can always check out our tablet review hub, but if you struggle with indecision, head on past the break to see what's hot right now in Tablet Land.

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]]> 3g tablet3gTablet4g tablet4gTabletacerAcer Iconia A200Acer Iconia TabAcer Iconia Tab A200acer iconia tab a510AcerIconiaA200AcerIconiaTabAcerIconiaTabA200AcerIconiaTabA510amazonamazon kindleAmazonKindleappleasusasus transformer primeAsusTransformerPrimebarnes and nobleBarnes and Noble Nookbarnes and noble nook tabletBarnesAndNobleBarnesAndNobleNookBarnesAndNobleNookTabletengadget tablet buyers guideEngadgetTabletBuyersGuideGalaxy Note 10.1Galaxy Tab 2 7.0Galaxy Tab 7.7GalaxyNote10.1GalaxyTab27.0GalaxyTab7.7guidehuawei mediapadHuaweiMediapadIconia A200Iconia Tab A200Iconia Tab A510IconiaA200IconiaTabA200IconiaTabA510ipadipad 4gIpad4gkindlekindle fireKindleFireltenooksamsungSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0SamsungGalaxyTab27.0slatespring tablet buyers guideSpringboardSpringTabletBuyersGuideT-MobileT-Mobile SpringboardT-mobileSpringboardtablettablet buyers guidetablet guideTabletBuyersGuideTabletGuidetabletsthe new ipadTheNewIpadTransformer PrimeTransformerPrimeverizonverizon wirelessVerizon Wireless Galaxy Tab 7.7VerizonWirelessVerizonWirelessGalaxyTab7.7 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:15:00 -0400 21|20232729 <![CDATA[How would you change ASUS' Transformer Prime?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/08/how-would-you-change-asus-transformer-prime/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/08/how-would-you-change-asus-transformer-prime/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/08/how-would-you-change-asus-transformer-prime/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Image
"All hail the new king," was how we capped off our review of the Transformer Prime, which simply blew us away. Gaming performance was astonishing and it only improved when Ice Cream Sandwich appeared in the middle of this year's CES. In fact, the only issues we could find involved a less-than-ideal speaker placement, slightly flat color reproduction and the fact that the keyboard dock and battery is an additional $150. The company's even getting around fixing the GPS issue with the soon-to-be-released dongle attachment. But then we wanna hear your opinions about how this thing behaves in the real world: what are your feelings using this thing on a daily basis? Can you use it instead of a laptop or Ultrabook? What do you love, what do you hate and, if Asus' was watching, how would you change it?

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]]> AndroidAsusASUS Transformer PrimeAsusTransformerPrimeGoogleHoneycombHow Would You ChangeHowWouldYouChangeHWYCIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichTabletTransformer PrimeTransformerPrime Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:39:00 -0400 21|20210021 <![CDATA[ASUS teases 'awesome new features' for Transformer Prime, doesn't say what they are (update)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/27/asus-teases-awesome-new-features-for-transformer-prime-doesn/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/27/asus-teases-awesome-new-features-for-transformer-prime-doesn/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/27/asus-teases-awesome-new-features-for-transformer-prime-doesn/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Like that one friend who cares enough to update everyone about a "killer party" they're headed to without saying where it is, the official ASUS Facebook page has dropped a teaser that is as tantalizing as it is frustratingly vague. The note promises "awesome new features" in the next update for its Transformer Prime, but has absolutely no details on what that means. So what could be in store, some minor .01 revision ICS bump, further GPS tweaks, custom ASUS apps or some celebratory Hasbro wallpapers? Of course, we'd love to hear that everyone's getting a new higher-res display swapped into their Tegra 3 tablet, but even with lasers and time travel still on the table, we're thinking that's not it. Feel free to dream big in the comments below -- for the moment, anything is possible.

Update: If you need a hint, several commenters have pointed out posts on XDA Developers by ASUS' Gary Key indicating firmware 9.4.2.21 will arrive "by March 30th" so it shouldn't be a long wait. A possible preview of the features included is also in the thread, culled from a list on the company's Swedish Facebook site for a differently numbered, though also yet to be released update. Check the list after the break or hit the links below to follow the breadcrumbs for yourself.

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]]> androidasusasus transformer primeAsusTransformerPrimefeaturesice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichminiposttablettransformer primeTransformerPrimeupdate Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:10:00 -0400 21|20202435 <![CDATA[US Judge rejects Hasbro / ASUS sales ban, Transformer Prime prevails]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/27/hasbro-asus-transformer-prime-lawsuit/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/27/hasbro-asus-transformer-prime-lawsuit/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/27/hasbro-asus-transformer-prime-lawsuit/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments ImageComing up with original gadget names is tough work, and, after all, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery -- right? So it was no surprise when ASUS happened upon an alias that more than slightly resembled that of a popular fictional mutant semi -- you know, Transformer Optimus Prime. However shockingly, Hasbro wasn't a fan, opting to battle ASUS to the death in the U.S. court system. And, after countless weeks and many bank holidays, we finally have a victor. It appears that the leader of the Autobots will continue to share its name with the Taiwanese company's tablet -- that's what you get for leaving the fate of the world to mere human bureaucrats. Just don't be surprised when it comes time to name the world's next Superhero, Ms. Zenbook UX31.

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]]> asusasus transformer primeAsusTransformerPrimebanHasbroinjunctionintellectual propertyIntellectualPropertyiplawlawslawsuitlegallegal actionLegalActionlicensingoptimus primeOptimusPrimerobots in disguiseRobotsInDisguiserulingsales banSalesBansuesuittransformer primeTransformerPrimetransformers Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:39:00 -0400 21|20202086 <![CDATA[Engadget Giveaway: win one of two ASUS Transformer Primes, courtesy of NVIDIA!]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/16/engadget-giveaway/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/16/engadget-giveaway/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/16/engadget-giveaway/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Boom. Just like that, another giveaway materializes out of the ether, and it's a doozy. There's a particular tablet getting a whole bunch of attention today, and NVIDIA has a sinister idea to distract you from the newest slate on the block: offer up a couple Tegra 3-powered ASUS Transformer Primes, complete with keyboard docks! No matter what kind of fanboy or girl you are, everybody wins today in one way or another, and it's hard not to be interested in anything that uses a quad-core CPU (with a 5th battery saver core thrown in for good measure) with a bunch of games to take advantage of the experience. So as usual, make sure you read the rules and leave a comment to enter the contest.

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]]> asusasus eee pad transformer primeasus transformer primeAsusEeePadTransformerPrimeAsusTransformerPrimecontestengadget giveawayEngadgetGiveawaygiveawaymobilepostcrossnvidiaprimequad coreQuadCoretegra 3Tegra3transformertransformer primeTransformerPrime Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:01:00 -0400 21|20193493 <![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of February 13th, 2012]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/19/refresh-roundup-week-of-february-13th-2012/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/19/refresh-roundup-week-of-february-13th-2012/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/19/refresh-roundup-week-of-february-13th-2012/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Refresh Roundup: week of February 13th, 2012Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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]]> amazonamazon kindle fireAmazonKindleFireandroidandroid 2.3android 4.0.2Android2.3Android4.0.2asusasus transformer primeAsusTransformerPrimebellbell mobilityBellMobilitybioniccanadadroid xyboarddroidbionicDroidXyboardg-tabletgalaxy nexusGalaxyNexusgingerbreadhackhackedhacksice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichkindle fireKindleFirelglg phoenixLgPhoenixmiuimobilepostminimotorolamotorola droid bionicmotorola xoomMotorolaDroidBionicMotorolaXoomphoenixrefresh roundupRefreshRoundupromromsrootrootedrrsamsungsmartphonesmartphonessonysony tablet sSonyTabletStablettablet sTabletStransformer primeTransformerPrimeupdateupdatesverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessviewsonicviewsonic g-tabletViewsonicG-tabletxoomxyboard Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:50:00 -0500 21|20170092 <![CDATA[ASUS offers refunds and extended warranties to piqued Prime customers in the UK]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/asus-offers-refunds-and-extended-warranties/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/asus-offers-refunds-and-extended-warranties/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/asus-offers-refunds-and-extended-warranties/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Transformer PrimeIf the Ice Cream Sandwich update, bug fixes and piles of apologies from the folks at ASUS just aren't cutting it and you happen to live in the UK, then we've got some good news for you. You are free to take your Transformer Prime back to the shop for a full refund. Don't expect turn around and pick up that updated TF700T with your haul, though, it won't be hitting shelves in merry ol' England till at least June. If you choose to keep your dockable tablet, ASUS will offer an extended warranty of 18 months, just to soothe your panicked mind that wakes you with night terrors about GPS issues and unknown serial numbers.

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]]> ASUSASUS Eee Pad Transformer Primeasus transformer primeAsusEeePadTransformerPrimeAsusTransformerPrimebritainEee Pad Transformer PrimeEeePadTransformerPrimeenglandrefundTransformer PrimeTransformerPrimeukwarrawarranty Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:59:00 -0500 21|20150997 <![CDATA[ASUS says the Transformer Prime won't do 3G, time travel and lasers still on the table]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/asus-says-the-transformer-prime-wont-do-3g-time-travel-and-las/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/asus-says-the-transformer-prime-wont-do-3g-time-travel-and-las/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/asus-says-the-transformer-prime-wont-do-3g-time-travel-and-las/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments ASUS gave you the Transformer Prime TF700T and a frosty injection of Ice Cream Sandwich -- what more could you possibly want? 3G on your convertible tablet? Listen, ASUS has needs, too. The company has rebuked reports that such a device would be heading our way in the first quarter of 2012 -- or at any point in the foreseeable future -- have been greatly exaggerated. According to a statement by the company, "no such product exists on its current roadmap" -- and keep in mind, that roadmap navigating comes after a GPS upgrade.

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]]> 3gasusasus transformer primeasustekAsusTransformerPrimeroadmaprumortransformer primeTransformerPrimeupgrade Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:40:00 -0500 21|20149613 <![CDATA[CES 2012: tablet roundup]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/ces-2012-tablet-roundup/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/ces-2012-tablet-roundup/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/ces-2012-tablet-roundup/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Couldn't keep up with the 600+ posts we wrote covering CES 2012 in Las Vegas? We're here to help sift the wheat from the chaff, and if you're hoping to see the best of what CES had to offer in the world of tablets, you've come to the right place. As you can imagine, finding the best slate is much easier said than done, since it seemed as though nearly every major company brought a tablet in some shape, form or color. Head past the break to see our personal favorites from the show.

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]]> acer iconia tab a200acer iconia tab a510acer iconia tab a700AcerIconiaTabA200AcerIconiaTabA510AcerIconiaTabA700asusasus transformer primeAsusTransformerPrimecesces 2012Ces2012ces2012bestofelementideapadideapad yogaIdeapadYogalenovo ideapad yogaLenovoIdeapadYogamarvellolpcolpc xo 3.0OlpcXo3.0pantech elementPantechElementtabletstf700ttransformer primeTransformer Prime TF700TTransformerPrimeTransformerPrimeTf700txo 3.0Xo3.0yoga Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:01:00 -0500 21|20148337 <![CDATA[Ice Cream Sandwich to hit Eee Pad Transformer in February, says Asus]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/ice-cream-sandwich-to-hit-eee-pad-transformer-in-february-says/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/ice-cream-sandwich-to-hit-eee-pad-transformer-in-february-says/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/ice-cream-sandwich-to-hit-eee-pad-transformer-in-february-says/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Eagerly awaiting that sweet Ice Cream Sandwich update for your original Eee Pad Transformer? Keep waiting. Asus recently told Android Police that the classic Transforming tablet wouldn't be getting its ICS update until early February. The statement came shortly after a mix up on Asus' Singapore Facebook page that mistakenly claimed the update was arriving this week. Bummer? For sure, but at least you'll get to practice the gadget lover's most valued virtue: patience.

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]]> androidandroid 4.0android tabletAndroid4.0AndroidTabletASUSasus eee pad transformerASUS Transformer PrimeAsusEeePadTransformerAsusTransformerPrimeeee pad transformerEeePadTransformerice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichoperating syOperatingSy Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:23:00 -0500 21|20146978 <![CDATA[Transformer Prime gets a fresh serving of Ice Cream Sandwich, we go hands-on]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/hands-on-with-ice-cream-sandwich-on-asus-transformer-prime/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/hands-on-with-ice-cream-sandwich-on-asus-transformer-prime/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/hands-on-with-ice-cream-sandwich-on-asus-transformer-prime/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Like many of you, we couldn't wait to serve our Transformer Prime Google's latest dessert, so we took a brief respite from the CES grind to enjoy our upgraded (and suddenly dated) tablet. Yes, our Prime is now rocking Ice Cream Sandwich, and although its only been sporting the update for a few scant hours, we're already pleased. Read on to find out why.

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]]> AndroidAndroid 4.0Android 4.3Android4.0Android4.3ASUSasus primeasus transformerASUS Transformer PrimeAsusPrimeAsusTransformerAsusTransformerPrimeCESCES 2012CES2012hands-onIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichICSprimetransformertransformer primeTransformerPrime Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:20:00 -0500 21|20144948 <![CDATA[Eee Pad Transformer to receive Ice Cream Sandwich after January 12th, ASUS confirms]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/eee-pad-transformer-ice-cream-sandwich-update/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/eee-pad-transformer-ice-cream-sandwich-update/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/eee-pad-transformer-ice-cream-sandwich-update/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer is about to get a healthy scoop of Ice Cream Sandwich. The company's UK branch confirmed the news today on its Facebook page, announcing that its original tablet-netbook hybrid device will make the jump to Android 4.0 sometime after January 12th. That date, as you may recall, is when the Transformer Prime is slated to receive the update, though ASUS has yet to confirm a specific date for the predecessor's update, saying only that it'll roll out "ASAP." As always, we'll be sure to let you know when we hear more.

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]]> androidandroid 4.0android tabletAndroid4.0AndroidTabletASUSasus eee pad transformerASUS Transformer PrimeAsusEeePadTransformerAsusTransformerPrimeeee pad transformerEeePadTransformerice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichoperating systemOperatingSystemosOTAOTA updateOtaUpdatetabletTransformer PrimeTransformerPrimeupdateupgrade Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:49:00 -0500 21|20143241 <![CDATA[Ice Cream Sandwich coming to the Transformer Prime January 12th]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/ice-cream-sandwich-coming-to-the-transformer-prime-january-12th/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/ice-cream-sandwich-coming-to-the-transformer-prime-january-12th/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/ice-cream-sandwich-coming-to-the-transformer-prime-january-12th/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Transformer Prime You might still be reveling in all the fun delivered by the latest update to the Transformer Prime firmware, but ASUS has some even better news -- Ice Cream Sandwich is coming, and soon! In a post on Facebook the company announced that it would begin rolling out the latest version of the Android OS to its flagship tablet starting January 12th. The post isn't all celebration and back pats however, ASUS takes time to thank its customers for their patience before addressing the elephants in the room -- GPS and the locked bootloader. While it does acknowledge there is an issue with GPS signal, thanks to the metal unibody construction, the company does skirt responsibility by claiming the Transformer is "not a professional GPS device" and admits to removing the feature from its specs and marketing materials. Lastly, ASUS explains that the locked bootloader is essential for access to content from Google's video market thanks to DRM restrictions, but it promises an unlock utility is in the work for those who want it.

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]]> androidandroid 4.0Android4.0asusasus transformer primeAsusTransformerPrimebreaking newsgoogleIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichtransformer primeTransformerPrimeupdate Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:16:00 -0500 21|20139339 <![CDATA[Transformer Optimus Prime wants his name back, right now preferably]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/transformer-optimus-prime-wants-his-name-back-right-now-prefera/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/transformer-optimus-prime-wants-his-name-back-right-now-prefera/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/transformer-optimus-prime-wants-his-name-back-right-now-prefera/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments In a cunning bid to remind the adult world of its long-lost childhood, in which even the most vacuous fictional characters could somehow seem magical, Hasbro has suddenly decided to sue ASUS over its 'Transformer Prime' branding. It doesn't matter that the Transformer Prime really does transform -- you know, in real-life -- or that it exists in a non-competing market, or that the latest Transformers movie was a complete waste of everybody's time. Nope, Hasbro still feels the need to "aggressively protect its brands and products" from illusory enemies, and it's fully prepared to threaten ASUS with a sales injunction until some sort of conciliatory gesture appears on its bank statement. If this lawsuit takes hold -- please, not another Düsseldorf -- then we promise that our future children will never buy, watch or touch a single Hasbro product. Except maybe that R2-D2 version of Operation, which is pretty sweet.

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]]> asusasus transformer primeAsusTransformerPrimehasbrointellectual propertyIntellectualPropertyiplawsuitlegal actionLegalActionlicensingoptimus primeOptimusPrimerobots in disguiseRobotsInDisguisetransformer primeTransformerPrimetransformers Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:04:00 -0500 21|20133508 <![CDATA[ASUS Transformer Prime pre-order shipments delayed at Best Buy, Amazon]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/asus-transformer-prime-pre-order-shipments-delayed-at-best-buy/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/asus-transformer-prime-pre-order-shipments-delayed-at-best-buy/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/asus-transformer-prime-pre-order-shipments-delayed-at-best-buy/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer Prime has already suffered a few setbacks on its march to the US market and unfortunately, it looks as if another obstacle may be on the horizon. According to a handful of tips we've received this morning, Best Buy has been sending out emails to users who pre-ordered the new tablet for delivery this week, informing them that shipments have been "back-ordered," and delayed by one to two weeks. This means, of course, that some buyers may not receive the device until after Christmas. In its email, Best Buy gave its customers the option of canceling their orders outright, replacing it with a similar device, or searching the product at a brick and mortar location (a customer service rep told us that the Transformer Prime is not in stock). Some who ordered the slate on Amazon, meanwhile, have received emails informing them that their orders were "inadvertently canceled," and offering them the chance to pre-order it again today, along with a $10 gift card to make up for the inconvenience. We'll be following this story closely, so check this space for any further updates. Here's ASUS's official statement:

"ASUS started filling the inventory pipelines this past week for our new Eee Pad Transformer Prime and will continue to do so on an expedited basis for the foreseeable future. We will reach normal inventory levels in January for the North American market based on current orders and forecasts. Based on forecasted supply schedules to our valued partners we expect pre-order allocation fulfillment to occur shortly and online or in-store availability in the very near future. We will continue to work closely with our partners to fill customer orders as quickly as possible."


[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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]]> amazonasusASUS Eee Pad Transformer Primeasus transformer primeAsusEeePadTransformerPrimeAsusTransformerPrimebest buyBestBuydelayeee pad transformer primeEeePadTransformerPrimeorderpre orderPreOrderpurchaseshipmentslatetablettransformer primeTransformerPrime Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:06:00 -0500 21|20130687 <![CDATA[Transformer Prime heading to UK shelves next month, bundled with dock for complete transformation]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/16/transformer-prime-heading-to-uk-shelves-next-month-bundled-with/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/16/transformer-prime-heading-to-uk-shelves-next-month-bundled-with/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/16/transformer-prime-heading-to-uk-shelves-next-month-bundled-with/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments ASUS has excelled at building up the global Transformer craze, and although there's been a few hiccups along the way, the quad-core beast is set to start hitting shelves around the world in the weeks ahead. According to Pocket-lint, the Taiwanese company has given confirmation that the newest Eee Pad on the block is hitting Great Britain in January. You'll be surprised to hear that the Prime won't be coming as a lone wolf, instead being bundled with its mighty dock companion and priced at £499 (around $770 in Greenbacks) for the 32GB WiFI-only version. We'd offer you a look at our review in the meantime, but on second thought, that probably makes the wait that much more unbearable...

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]]> asusasus eee padasus eee pad transformerasus transformer primeAsusEeePadAsusEeePadTransformerAsusTransformerPrimeeee padEeePadminiposttransformertransformer primetransformer prime uktransformer prime uk release dateTransformerPrimeTransformerPrimeUkTransformerPrimeUkReleaseDate Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:42:00 -0500 21|20129616 <![CDATA[ASUS delays Transformer Prime's release until WiFi fix is found (update: Prime to be released the week of 12/19)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/12/asus-delays-transformer-primes-release-until-wifi-fix-is-found/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/12/asus-delays-transformer-primes-release-until-wifi-fix-is-found/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/12/asus-delays-transformer-primes-release-until-wifi-fix-is-found/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
If you were hoping to get you hands on a Transformer Prime this month, prepare to be disappointed. After hearing rumors of the ASUS slate's delay due to Wifi issues, we've now received confirmation from ASUS Canada via one of our tipsters. The company says that "the WiFi range on the TF201 did not meet our quality standards" and that it will not release the product until the wireless is up to snuff. In order to combat the issue, ASUS "will be implementing a new solution," though it declined to elaborate on what the solution would be. Naturally, no timetable for the Transformer Prime's release was provided either. So, if you jumped on the pre-order, let us know if you've heard the same song and dance from ASUS in the comments below.

[Thanks, George]

Update: We heard back from ASUS US and were told the Prime is still scheduled for release the week of 12 / 19.

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]]> androidAndroid 3.2Android honeycombandroid honeycomb 3.2android tabletAndroid3.2AndroidHoneycombAndroidHoneycomb3.2AndroidTabletASUSASUS Eee Pad Transformer Primeasus transformer primeAsusEeePadTransformerPrimeAsusTransformerPrimeDelaydelaysEee Pad Transformer PrimeEeePadTransformerPrimegoogleslatetablettabletsTegra 3tegra 3 android tabletTegra3Tegra3AndroidTablettransformer primeTransformerPrime Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:21:00 -0500 21|20126377 <![CDATA[ASUS Transformer Prime origami-style Smart Cover is ready for its closeup (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/asus-transformer-prime-origami-style-smart-cover-is-ready-for-it/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/asus-transformer-prime-origami-style-smart-cover-is-ready-for-it/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/asus-transformer-prime-origami-style-smart-cover-is-ready-for-it/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
ASUS Taiwan's been busy updating its Facebook with pictures of all its BFFs, completing the 30-day music challenge and posting a video of the Transformer Prime's new origami-style smart cover. Slotting into two hook-holes on the side of the bezel, it folds into a cunning stand that props the tablet at a variety of angles -- disconnecting with a gentle pull (and a slightly sickening metallic scraping noise). After which, it probably posted a message about wanting an unlike button and played some Farmville. If you wanna see how easy the cover is to position, head on past the break to watch it in action in glorious high definition.

[Thanks, dy4me]

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]]> AccessoriesAccessoryASUSASUS Transformer PrimeAsusTransformerPrimeEEE Pad Transformer PrimeEeePadTransformerPrimeOrigamiOrigami CoverOrigamiCoverSmart CoverSmartCoverTabletTabletsTegra 3Tegra3Transformer PrimeTransformerPrimevideo Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:04:00 -0500 21|20120756 <![CDATA[ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Is there any tablet that's hotter than the Transformer Prime right now? (Please, don't say the Kindle Fire.) For weeks we geeks, early adopters and people who love their tech toys have been awaiting this, and none too patiently. Make no mistake: this will be one of the slickest products we test this year and it isn't just because the original Transformer had such an inventive design. The Prime is the first device packing NVIDIA's hot-off-the-presses Tegra 3 SoC, making it the world's first quad-core tablet. This comes with promises of longer-than-ever runtime and blazing performance (five times faster than Tegra 2, to be exact), all wrapped in a package measuring just 8.3mm (0.33 inches) thick -- even skinnier than the iPad 2 or Galaxy Tab 10.1. Throw in specs like a Super IPS+ Gorilla Glass display, eight megapixel rear camera and a confirmed ICS update in the pipe and even we seen-it-all Engadget editors were drooling.

All of which means we dropped just everything when a 32GB Prime showed up on our doorstep earlier this week, and soon enough, you'll have your chance to nab one too. ASUS announced today that the WiFi-only models will be available through online sellers the week of December 19th, and in retail the week after. (No word yet on 3G versions for the US just yet.) It'll start at $499 for the 32GB model -- not bad considering five hundred bucks is the going rate for a high-end tablet with 16GB of storage. From there you can get a 64GB number for $599, while that signature keyboard dock will set you back a further $149. Worth it? Read on to find out.

Gallery: Transformer Prime review (hardware)

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]]> 10 inch10-inch10-inch tablet10-inchTablet10InchAndroidAndroid 3.2Android3.2ASUSASUS Eee Pad Transformer PrimeASUS Transformerasus transformer primeAsusEeePadTransformerPrimeAsusTransformerAsusTransformerPrimeGoogleHoneycombHoneycomb tabletHoneycomb tabletsHoneycombTabletHoneycombTabletsimpressionsipsNVIDIANVIDIA Tegra 3NvidiaTegra3previewquad corequad-coreQuadCorereviewSuper IPS+SuperIps+tablettabletsTegra 3Tegra3transformertransformer primeTransformerPrimevideo Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 21|20117685 <![CDATA[ASUS Transformer Prime pre-order page points to December 8th release date]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/asus-transformer-prime-pre-order-page-hints-at-december-8th-rele/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/asus-transformer-prime-pre-order-page-hints-at-december-8th-rele/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/asus-transformer-prime-pre-order-page-hints-at-december-8th-rele/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
We were expecting ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer Prime to hit the market sometime next month, but a new pre-order page on Newegg may have just revealed a slightly more specific date. Of course, the Tegra 3-packing tablet has already gone up for pre-order on a host of retail sites, but Newegg's listing is the first to peg December 8th for its release. Its $500 price tag also dovetails nicely with what we've previously heard, though ASUS has yet to weigh in with its official word. Interested parties can grab a piece of the Prime at the source link, below.

[Thanks, Nivin]

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]]> androidandroid 3.2android 3.2 honeycombandroid tabletAndroid3.2Android3.2HoneycombAndroidTabletasusasus eee pad transformer primeasus transformer primeAsusEeePadTransformerPrimeAsusTransformerPrimeeee pad transformer primeEeePadTransformerPrimehoneycombneweggpre orderpreorderpricereleaserelease dateReleaseDaterumorTegra 3Tegra3transformertransformer primeTransformerPrime Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:12:00 -0500 21|20115439 <![CDATA[ASUS Transformer Prime goes up for pre-order in North America, banks on your lust for Tegra 3]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/asus-transformer-prime-goes-up-for-pre-order-in-north-america-b/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/asus-transformer-prime-goes-up-for-pre-order-in-north-america-b/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/asus-transformer-prime-goes-up-for-pre-order-in-north-america-b/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
It's only been a few weeks since ASUS went official with it's Tegra 3-packing Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet. We knew the keyboard-dockable hybrid would available sometime this December, but now the Android 3.2 Honeycomb-running slate (later upgradeable to Ice Cream Sandwich) has just popped up for pre-order at various North American retailers. If you'll recall, inside of its Zenbook-esque shell you'll find a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, an 8 megapixel rear camera and a 1.2 megapixel front facer -- not to mention other goodies like a mini-HDMI port, USB 2.0 port and a SD card reader. Folks in the US can place their funds down for the 1.3-pound 10.1-incher with Amazon, B&H Photo, Tiger Direct and Best Buy, while those up in Canada can currently look to Future Shop for the privilege. Arriving in your choice amethyst gray or champagne gold with 32 or 64GB of storage, you'll find it priced at $500 and $600, respectively. So, if you want to ensure you're the first kid on the block with a quad-core slate, find your credit card, get Eee-xcited and hit the source link below.

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