The ever-shifting launch date of the ASUS Transformer Prime appears to have slipped into 2012. NCIX, an online retailer is apparently sending out emails to customers to tell them of a delay to the December launch due to a Wi-Fi issue: “Unfortunately, we just received word that the ASUS Transformer Prime has been delayed worldwide and will most likely not […]
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ASUS Eee Padfone to launch at MWC 2012 with Tegra 3 processor?
Recent rumours suggested that the upcoming ASUS Eee Padfone would run a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor. But Engadget has learned that it will instead sport an NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor like earlier rumours suggested. Already confirmed by ASUS is that the Padfone will ship with Android 4.0. ASUS is now apparently looking at (again) launching the Eee Padfone, which […]
Transformer Prime transforming sleeve demonstrated on video
One of the upcoming accessories for the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer is the Transformer Prime sleeve. Like the iPad 2 Smart Cover, it folds to become a tablet stand. An ASUS Taiwan video shows the sleeve in transforming action. The ASUS sleeve lacks the magnetic clips of the iPad 2 Smart Cover and its tabs must instead be inserted into […]
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime US launch dates official
ASUS has given The Verge the US launch dates for its Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet. Online availability is expected on December 12th with availability at brick-and-mortar stores to follow on December 19th. This is a bit later than earlier estimates had suggested. ASUS warned though that the dates could change but only slightly based on the number of pre-orders […]
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime to launch December 8th? (Updated)
The launch date for the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime appears to be getting clearer by the day. While ASUS itself has only indicated that it would be available sometime in early December, sites offering pre-orders are painting a more precise picture. In Canada, Best Buy is showing that the Transformer Prime “is scheduled to arrive in our warehouse on” […]
NVIDIA shows off Android 4.0 running on ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime
The ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime will not ship with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) but NVIDIA already has it up and running on one. It used it for an “early demo” showing off 1080p video playback and a game called Riptide GP which uses all four of the Tegra 3’s cores. NVIDIA taped the demo a short two days […]
Rumour: ASUS Padfone to sport Snapdragon S4 processor and qHD display
Published OpenGL benchmark results for the ASUS Padfone have apparently revealed a few details about the upcoming hybrid smartphone-tablet device. The device information shows that the Padfone runs an MSM8960 processor, part of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 lineup. If accurate, the Padfone could be one of the first devices to run a Qualcomm S4 processor. The MSM8960 is a 1.5GHz dual-core […]
Rumour: PC manufacturers to exit tablet market in 2012
Digitimes is reporting that “pure PC hardware players” such as Hewlett-Packard, Acer, Asustek and Dell will all exit the tablet market in 2012. Citing “sources from upstream supply chain,” it attributes the decision to the fact that they do not have the same content support as competitors such as Apple and Amazon. The report adds that companies with strong content […]