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We don’t even need to tell out of the Transformer Prime’s success as the tablet has quickly become one of the most highly sought after Android tablets on the market. Much of this can be attributed that it’s the first

device to hit the market complete with NVIDIA’s quad-core Tegra 3 processor in addition to the fact that its predecessor, the Eee Pad Transformer, was so highly successful.

However, there have been some issues with the Transformer Prime but ASUS is doing what they can to fix this issues via software updates. Today, the company has begun the roll out of an update that will apparently boost the tablet’s WiFi reception and fix an issue users faced when rebooting the device.

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We don’t even need to tell out of the Transformer Prime’s success as the tablet has quickly become one of the most highly sought after Android tablets on the market. Much of this can be attributed that it’s the first device to hit the market complete with NVIDIA’s quad-core Tegra 3 processor in addition to the fact that its predecessor, the Eee Pad Transformer, was so highly successful.

However, there have been some issues with the Transformer Prime but ASUS is doing what they can to fix this issues via software updates. Today, the company has begun the roll out of an update that will apparently boost the tablet’s WiFi reception and fix an issue users faced when rebooting the device.
As always, the update is being sent out over the air so sit tight.
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ASUS has showed us that high end Android powered tablets are capable of competing with the iPad with a bit of clever marketing. Their debut Honeycomb powered device, the Eee Pad Transformer, came equipped with a keyboard dock that essentially allows you to turn the tablet into a laptop. Following up on the success of the Transformer, ASUS debuted the Transformer Prime complete with NVIDIA’s quad-core Tegra 3 processor.

While things seem to be chugging along nicely for the Transformer Prime, some users have reported the fun has come to an abrupt halt. As you’re sure to know, the Android ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ 4.0 roll out for the Transformer Prime is well under way with many happy consumers reporting great results.

Unfortunately for a select few it seems the be the exact opposite. Reports have begun rolling in that say some users are plagued with an issue regarding the device’s serial number that prevents it from being installed. While we haven’t heard anything from ASUS just yet that’s sure to change quite soon and we’ll keep you posted as we hear more.

Source:Mobilewhack.com

Asus confirmed on a recent conference call that its Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet will be available in stores in early December. The device will be among the first on the market with NVIDIA’s brand new quad-core Tegra 3 chip. It measures just 8.3mm thick but Asus says it is capable of offering up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge. The convertible tablet is equipped with a 10.1-inch 1280 x 800-pixel display, an 8-megapixel camera, a 1.2-megapixel camera for video chat, a microSD card slot and a microHDMI port.

Asus’ Eee Pad Transformer Prime will initially run Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), although the company said an over-the-air update will be issued shortly after launch with Ice Cream Sandwich in tow. The Eee Pad Transformer Prime will be available in 32GB and 64GB flavors for $399 and $499, respectively. Asus will also sell a $149 keyboard dock accessory that can turn the tablet into a netbook-style computer.

Finally, a notebook to satisfy your inner panda! ASUS’ U33JC-A1 is the first computer ever with hardware carved from a single piece of wood. OK maybe not, but it does sport a forest-y bamboo exterior that is indeed all natural, which ASUS says will “mature over time.” The bite-sized 13.3-inch computer is now even more edible affordable at $499, after a $150 discount and $150 mail-in rebate through LogicBUY.

The U33JC-A1 runs on a modern Intel Core i3 chip, so you won’t have any trouble with word processing, browsing, or foraging for grubs and plants. With an Nvidia graphics card and 4GB of memory, this unusually organic computer is a good catch, even if you do get furtive glances from your co-workers when they catch you watering your laptop.

Basic specs: Made of bamboo, 2.4GHz Intel Core i3-370M Dual-Core, 4GB (2x2GB) RAM, 500GB 5400rpm hard drive, Nvidia/Intel Hybrid Graphics

The Asus Eee PC X101 hasn’t gone on sale in the US yet, but it’s expected to hit the streets in September. Meanwhile, the folks at Vietnamese site Tinhte.vn have already managed to get their hands on the mini-laptop. The Eee PC X101 is one of the first netbooks from a major computer company to ship with MeeGo Linux instead of Windows. But that’s only one of the things that makes it special — it’s also expected to sell for under $200 in the US (or about 169 Euros in Europe).

In the unboxing video, you can see that the Vietnamese version will come with several different power adapters. I suspect US customers will get just one. The reviewer also shows off the tablet’s thin sides (it measures about 0.7 inches thick), 2 USB ports, Ethernet jack, and VGA port.

The Eee PC X101 has an 8GB solid state disk instead of a hard drive and runs MeeGo Linux. It also uses a 1.33 GHz Intel Atom N435 processor, which is one of the least expensive (and least powerful) Intel Atom chips available. Those decisions were made to keep the laptop’s price low. Asus will also offer an X101H model for a higher price. That version will be available with a 250GB hard drive and Windows 7.

MeeGo is an operating system optimized for netbooks, tablets, and in-vehicle entertainment systems. The user interface feels like a cross between a desktop OS such as Windows and a mobile OS such as Android. Most apps, for instance, run in full screen mode instead of in smaller windows.

There’s no start menu or taskbar, per se, but there are a series of tabs at the top of the screen that you can use to switch between different parts of the operating system. One window shows a list of installed apps, while another shows system settings. A third area shows networking settings, and a fourth shows updates from your social networking sites.

While the unboxing video is in Vietnamese, it’s worth watching with the sound off if you want an overview of how the first MeeGo Linux netbook from Asus will work.

Asus has finally published a product page for its Eee Pad Transformer. We can assume it’ll be out fairly soon. A rumour suggests that the Asus Eee Pad Transformer 2 is on its way. Asus claims that the sequel tablet should be ready by October.

Such rumours, albeit coming directly from Asus, should not be taken as gospel truth. The Asus Eee Pad MeMO for example has been delayed twice already and as things stand no one is really sure whether the Eee Pad Transformer will ever see the light of day.  The Asus Eee Pad Slider is on its way to launch in August, and the Asus Eee Padfone has not yet been confirmed.

Fan of ASUS‘ affordable, yet competitively specced Eee Pad Transformer, but still haven’t committed your credit to its 10.1-inches? Well, if this bout of rumor-mongering proves true, you might want to put the wallet down until early fall. Harbinger of supply chain gossip Digitimes is reporting that the electronics maker has just enlisted Wintek to provide touch panels for its next gen tablet, slated to launch this October.

The parts supplier is said to be working in tandem with HannStar Display to ramp up production should this iteration be met with its predecessor’s unforeseen popularity. Adding more ambiguity to the speculative fire, ASUS’ Chairman Jonney Shih recently confirmed to Forbes that an updated Transformer is on its way, saying only that it’d be very “impressive,” and would be available before CES. Jonney didn’t comment on the upcoming slate’s supposed use of NVIDIA’s quad-core Kal-El, but with the chip’s promised August launch date, we wouldn’t rule it out. While talks of a Transformer 2 are still just gossamer promise, you can always snag that Eee Pad Slider while you sit and wait.

Fragmentation feels like a dirty word these days, but let’s face it: not all Android devices are running the same version of the operating system. And it seems like it gets a little worse every day as Google keeps pushing out updates and it’s up to manufacturers to determine if and when to push out updates for their products.

Case in point: As promised, Asus has started rolling out an Android 3.2 software update for the Eee Pad Transformer. Users are reporting that they’re already getting notifications about the update. And as expected, there aren’t a lot of huge changes in the new tablet software. There’s better support for apps written for smartphones with lower resolution displays, and there’s support for multitouch gestures when using the optional Transformer keyboard dock.

But at the same time, Acer is still rolling out Google Android 3.1 for its 10 inch tablet, the Acer Iconia Tab A500. Acer started offering the update earlier this month, but German customers are just getting the new software today. It’s not clear when the company will offer an Android 3.2 update

Honestly, there’s not much difference between Android 3.1 and 3.2 as far as most users are concerned. Apps written for one version of the operating system will likely work on the other. But that’s not always the case when it comes to operating system updates. Many apps written for Google Android 3.0 and up won’t run on Android 2.3. And many apps written for Android 2.1 and up won’t run on phones using Android 1.6.

That’s not a huge surprise. I wouldn’t expect a Windows 7 app to work on Windows 3.1, after all. The difference is that those two operating systems were released nearly 20 years apart. The pace of change in the Android world is much faster, and there’s no guarantee that if you buy a tablet today you’ll be running the latest software next month.

Fortunately there’s an active community of hackers that does a pretty good job of offering the latest software for Android phones and tablets even when the manufacturer doesn’t — so there’s not a huge risk of your device becoming completely obsolete. You just might have to be willing to void the warranty to keep running bleeding edge software.

No leaks this time around, but Eee Pad Transformer users don’t have to wait much longer to get their Android 3.2 fix. ASUS has now confirmed that the update will be rolling out tomorrow, July 28th.

Unlike Galaxy Tab 10.1 owners, Transformer users shouldn’t expect too many surprises in store here considering ASUS is sticking with stock Honeycomb, although there will hopefully be a few fixes included in addition to the more general Android updates.

Asustek has revealed details of the Asus U43SD, an updated version of the 14-inch Bamboo Collection U43 which now includes 2nd Gen Intel “Sandy Bridge” processors.

The Asus U43SD sports a smoky brown bamboo exterior with some brushed aluminum parts and incorporates the Intel Core i5-2410M or i3-2310M processor and Nvidia’s Optimus switchable graphics solution which utilizes both the 1GB GeForce GT 520M dedicated video card and Intel GMA HD integrated graphics. Other core components are DDR3 memory – up to 8GB, a hard disk drive with up to 750GB of storage space, a DVD writer, and an 8-cell battery for “up to 10 hours” of autonomy.

Regarding the 14″ display, it has a resolution of 1366-by-768 pixels and LED backlighting.

Other notable features of the 4.7-pound U43SD are a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth and USB 3.0 in select models, HDMI port, and a 4-in-1 media card reader.

The stylish bamboo-clad laptop runs Windows 7 OS.

Info on pricing and shipping date is not available at the time of this writing.