ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime with NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-Core Processor and Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich available in Singapore now (pricing included)

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Jan 132012
 

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime is the world’s first tablet featuring the NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core mobile processor and to be unveiled with Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, which will be available through an over-the-air update on 12 January 2012.

RRP:

  • Eee Pad Transformer Prime + Docking station: SGD$899 (GST Included) [UP: SGD$1098]
  • Eee Pad Transformer Prime (Tablet only): SGD$759 (GST Included) [UP: SGD$899]
  • Docking station: SGD$199 (GST Included)

First Thoughts:

  • I love how amazingly light (586g), slim (8.3mm), and extremely responsive the device is.
  • Up to 12 hours of battery life, with 18 hours when coupled with the docking station.
  • Super IPS+ screen with 600 nits of brightness – in comparison with the ~400 nits on the iPhone and iPad.
  • 8 MP (f/2.4) rear camera + 1.3 MP front camera – coupled with ICS new camera features like panorama, the camera actually is useable.
  • The sound (SonicMaster technology) is clear and loud, however the speakers are behind so you’ll still have to cup the speakers to hear the audio properly.
  • The NVIDIA Tegra 3 comes with 4-core CPU + 12 core GPU + 1 extra CPU core for low-power processing. This essentially allows the battery life to last up to 12 hours.
  • It is 3D capable. Plug in your Transformer Prime into a 3D capable monitor or TV and you can display your games in 3D (with those 3D glasses) while the games are playing in normal 3D (think 3D flattened to 2D) on your Transformer Prime.
  • My verdict? This is the best buy EVER Android ICS tablet for now (yes, even better than Motorola XOOM 2).

Specifications after the break.

Display 10.1″ LED Backlit screen with Super IPS+ (1280 x 800) 10 finger multi-touch, Corning Gorilla Glass
Operating System Android 3.2 Honeycomb (Upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich via FOTA)
CPU NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-core CPU
Memory LP DDR2 1 GB
Storage 32GB EMMC + ASUS WebStorage
Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR
Camera 1.2MP (front)/ 8MP Auto-focus (rear) with LED flash, large F2.4 aperture
Interface PAD: 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone/Mic-in); 1x micro HDMI port; 1x Micro SD Card Reader; 1x Internal Microphone; 1x Stereo Speaker Mobile Dock:1x USB2.0 port; 1x SD Card Reader
Sensor G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, E-compass, GPS
Flash support Yes
Multi-tasking Yes
Special Apps ASUS launcher, @Vibe Music, ASUS WebStorage, MyLibrary, MyNet, MyCloud, File manager, ASUS sync, SuperNote, App Locker, App Backup, TegraZone, Polaris Office
Battery 12hours; 25Wh Li-polymer Battery(2)18 hours pad with dock ; 25Wh(pad) & 22Wh(mobile dock) Li-polymer Battery(2)
Size / Weight Pad: 263*180.8*8.3mm / 586gMobile Dock: 263*180.8*8~10.4mm / 537g

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  • Tingrr

    But where to buy?

    • http://justinlee.sg Justin Lee

      It’s supposed to be available at all authorized Asus retail outlets. Have you tried the big shops like challenger and harvey norman?

  • Joanne

    I heard it does not support 3G network. It basically function like a netbook with netbook display size.

  • Joanne

    It is too highly priced for and too Low on memory, being netbook sized display and do not have 500GB hard disk space.

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/LW4YJRMZODOB2VT5K4OE2FVFOE Padma

    Hi Justin, 

    Is this tablet good for travelling? USB port and sd card + 3g?

    • http://justinlee.sg Justin Lee

      There’s no 3G available. You’ll need to have a hotspot setup to connect to a wifi if you wish to use it on the go.