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Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime sports a very high-resolution 1920 x 1200 pixel 10.1-inch Full HD display, it is powered by either a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 or dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processors depending on configuration. It runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and has an optional keyboard dock like the other Transformer tablets from Asus.

Based on 67 reviews

Excellent:

44
Good:

22
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros

Light and thin, Speedy, Gorgeous aluminum finish, Generous storage for the price, Stunning Super IPS+ display, Long battery life
Transforms between Tablet and notebook form; fast Tegra 3 processor is good for games; long battery life.
Gorgeous design, very light and slim, excellent display and fast.
Great design and build quality, Lightweight form factor, Excellent battery life, Good camera performance, Pleasant user experience
Quad-core performance is evident in slick transitions and program multitasking, high-quality keyboard for emails, high-spec cameras, desktop-like browser...
Superfast quadcore processor, Brilliant Super IPS display, Killer industrial design, Convertible aspect with its optional keyboard dock, Stellar battery life, Ice Cream Sandwich ready
The first quadcore tablet, and the first with Ice Cream Sandwich. So powerful, you won’t believe it until you use it. Outstanding for games. Interface enhancements are the shot in the arm Android needs. Price is good for what you get.
Stunning Super IPS display, Outstanding battery life, Greatlooking design and solid build quality, Physical keyboard makes light work of text entry, SD card slot for storage expansion, Classleading camera.
Bright display with great viewing angles; thin and lightweight design; solid, premium build quality; improved front and rear cameras.
Super-bright IPS Screen; Speedy quad-core Processor; Slim and stylish design; Keyboard dock has great feel
Classy, solid, and svelte design, Tremendous gaming power from quadcore processor, Includes useful software tweaks, microSD card slot.

Cons

No dedicated USB port, Only one speaker, No Android 4.0 face-recognition feature
Small chiclet keys on dock; camera could be better; builtin speakers offer below average sound quality.
GPS and WiFi woes.
Screen is a fingerprint magnet
Keyboard’s trackpad is over sensitive, not much quad-core optimised software yetLook and Feel...
Weak GPS signal strength, Soso video recording & photo quality
WiFi only. 40pin connector for charging instead of USB. Keyboard dock is pricey. Dock is lighter than tablet, making the assembly topheavy and causing stability problems. Keyboard’s trackpad has issues.
App library pales in comparison to iOS, Costs as much as a fullyfeatured laptop, Only one configuration for UK consumers
Occasional UI lag; more costly than predecessor; quad-core processor underutilized.
Weak quiet audio; Tiny power button; Not readable in direct sunlight
Not a lot of software optimized for quadcore CPU, Images (click to enlarge)

By Android Police on May 09, 2012

I'm not going to call on overall winner here, because I don't think it's fair to name one "better" than the other. Much like with smartphones, the way each individual uses their tablet constitutes which one is the "best" one for them, and...

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By Kitguru.net on April 27, 2012

Tablets, by nature of their form factor are mostly just pieces of plastic, glass and aluminum glued together to me, whereas phones are the beholders of the beauty and design. The Asus Transformer Prime comes under the phone category in regards to...

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By Tom's Hardware UK on April 19, 2012

Apple's new iPad is turning heads, but it's not the only compelling choice. Four months after its introduction, Asus' Transformer Prime TF201 shows us that tablets aren't exclusively content consumption devices. Some make it easier to...

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By APC Magazine on April 16, 2012

We canâ€™t stress enough how amazing this tablet is. As a standalone tablet, itâ€™s neck and neck with the Toshiba AT200 as the best Android tablet launched so far in 2012. But docked with a keyboard, it also successfully...

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By TechSmart.co.za on March 28, 2012

It’s not easy for an Android tablet to distinguish itself these days, and retain a unique enough appeal to make it stand head and shoulders above the tablet crowd. As the first tablet with the Tegra 3 processor onboard, Asus’ Transformer...

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By Phone Arena on March 22, 2012

There’s good reason as to why many people regard these two titans as the two best tablets on the market right now. For starters, they are premium in every way, shape, and form – inside and out! Essentially, they epitomize everything that means to be...

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By VR-Zone on March 21, 2012

Despite its minor shortcomings, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime is a solid tablet that offers amazing performance and experience to the users. With the Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor and Google Android 4.0 ICS mobile operating system, you can...

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By HardwareHeaven on March 07, 2012

As ever we start off with the build quality of the Transformer Prime. Like the Transformer TF101 this device has been put together well and with great attention to detail. Our device has been subjected to some pain and even with a few dents there was...

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By PC Advisor on March 02, 2012

The ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime is a well-designed and well-built product that has been executed superbly. Not only does it look great it has a long list of impressive specifications and features. Its hybrid nature sets it apart from the...

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By Computeractive on February 27, 2012

A good alternative to the iPad 2 if you type a lot, but it's not as polished as Apple's tablet...

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