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Asus shows off new 1080p prime

Personally, I don't care. It's not like anyone can see a difference between 720P and 1080P on a 10" screen. The only thing that would piss me off is if they drop the price on the TF201 right away.

Just take a look at how clear text is on a Galaxy Nexus, Rezound, or other 720p phone. I think the bump to 1080p on a tablet would have the same effect and be very desirable.

Technology moves fast. I get that... but seriously? I mean, the TF201 isn't even stocked on store shelves yet because of the backorders. Will they just skip the TF201 in favor of the new model? I'm guessing they might... especially since they designed it to work with the same keyboard dock.

Bah. I want to wait for the new one, but I also don't want to have no tablet again for another three months... :(
 
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Meh - sounds like it's coming out in Q2 and considering the issues with the release of the prime, I'm guessing that's a real conservative estimate. I'd be miffed if it was on its way in 2 weeks, but you can't expect your tech to be top of the line for more than a couple months in any circumstance. Good on ASUS for addressing the issues, and hopefully adding even more cred to the transformer namesake
 
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Do I understand correctly that they're ditching the metal back in order to improve radio signals for wifi/gps/bluetooth?

If so, I wonder if we'd be able to swap-out our metal backs...

They added a plastic like strip along the top of the back where the radios reside I believe... the rest is still aluminum (though not the nice looking spun type that is on our TF201). You won't be able to swap the back out... the new tablet probably has some slightly different internals anyway given the new screen.
 
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I don't want to tick any current owners off, but it seems to me that Asus may really be trying to push this newer model as a marketing tool.

Your feedback (current owners) has been very valuable.

Now Asus can say, "Look, we listened to our customers, and we are improving our product. And look how quickly we did it!"

Spin Doctors!

I continue to follow this forum; all of your input is great.
 
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Face it.. They knew about the Primes wireless issues.. GPS and Wifi. The rumors of WiFi delay were out before release. They knew about it, ignored it and released it. Im sure the math was done on which would be more profitable. Recall them or delay and fix the issues ,or push the flawed design out in time for optimal Christmas sells. In the meantime lets get the improved design going.

The screen does not bother me however..

"rear panel has been redesigned to enhance WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS performance"

This is very telling of what has happend. I think my assessment above is probably not far off. They probably already had an improved shell before the current Prime shipped.

Now it will be interesting to see how many people try to pretend that this is not what happened.

I had already returned two of our three Primes due to the GPS and was holding on to one just to have but #3 is boxed up and ready for return.
 
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I have a 7 day return window and my prime should be here tomorrow.

I feel as though Asus have screwed Transformer Prime owners over too many times now, they sold us a flawed product and offer us who planned to stick with it nothing! Even Nintendo offered compensation for people who bought their 3DS before the price drop.

This is worse than that situation (Prices drop, that's acceptable - Flawed devices are unacceptable!) they have basically just used the TF201 as a Beta device and the TF700T is a finished product.

Cheers Asus! I hope your business is forever dented from all the **** ups you have made recently.. unless of course you can offer people something to make the TF700T sting a little less?
 
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