Testseek.co.uk have collected 366 expert reviews of the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201.
December 2011
(87%)
366 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
46 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Blisteringly powerful processor
Very bright screen
Keyboard makes typing much easier
Sturdy build quality
Stunning Super IPSdisplay
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
Solid chassis
Android ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ 4
Fast quad core processor
Great docking keyboard
Bright screen
Physical keyboard
Useful ports and slots
Great battery life
Well Built Aluminium Body
Good docking area and probably best execution there currently is
Plenty of Power
Portability
Gaming is a Strong Point
Great design
Awesome keyboard
Tegra 3 chipset
Next-level gaming
Lightweight
It's the first truly useful tablet
Light and portable
Highly readable screen
Fast processor
Smooth HD video
Great for games
Design
Tegra 3 processor
Updatable to Ice Cream Sandwich
Detachable keyboard
Quadcore processor
Great keyboard experience
Topquality snappers
Desktop browsing experience
Smooth performance and multitasking
Brilliant screen
Battery-boosting keyoard dock
A top IPS screen
Good even outdoors
The Tegra 3 quadcore is very promising
Nice design and very slimline
Good use of aluminium
Keyboard dock an improvement on the first one
Good battery life / Video decoding
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime keeps the same form factor as the original Transformer. You'll still be able to use it as a lightweight tablet when you're travelling
Or add a proper keypad when you want to work or add extra battery power. The styling on the Transformer Prime has moved on slightly
With thinner dimensions and a more curved design. It looks great
And the metal finish adds a to
Great screen
Superb build
Swift performance
Reasonable connectivity
Unmatched battery life
Value for money
Slim and smart
Android 4.0 is fast and clean
Good video and audio
Clever extras
32 GB of storage and the keyboard dock included in the £499.99 RRP
Wonderful display in terms of colours and viewing angles
Tegra 3 chipset surpasses anything else out there
Runs a relatively untampered version Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Asus ared
Superb screen
Comes with a keyboard dock that adds a second battery
Supports USB and SD card expansion via the keyboard dock
Thinner and lighter than most
Gorgeous
Super-bright IPS screen
Quad-core yet excellent battery life
Keyboard dock adds connectivity and battery
Full HD video plays smoothly
The editors didn't like
Won't ship with latest version of Android
Expensive
Software problems with camera
App library pales in comparison to iOS
Costs as much as a fullyfeatured laptop
Only one configuration for UK consumers
Issues with GPS.
Operating system needs refinement
Screen's not amazing
Touchpad is a little jumpy
Will you choose a tablet with a keyboard over a Ultrabook?
Android Honeycomb —that's literally it if we're honest
Average camera
Screen not as colourful as Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Some minor recording bugs
Movie rentals did not work
App selection
Heavy when combined with the docking station
Doesn't have ICS just yet
Oversensitive trackpad
Lack of software that takes advantage of the quadcore chip
Heavier than standalone tabs
No USB charging
Poor speaker sound
Honeycomb still not 100% optimised. We can't wait for Android 4.0!
Keyboard could still be improved / Tablet not available without the dock
Proprietary connector for charging and connecting the dock…
No dedicated media player
It's not all good news
However. The more rounded design makes the Transformer Prime slightly more unstable than the original Transformer
Although we never found this to be a big issue. The keyboard dock has also slimmed down over the original. Although this makes it more portable
It also reduces the overall battery life (there are still no issues in using the Transformer Prime for an entire da
Still not quite a laptop replacement
Keyboard could be better
Can't match Apple's wealth of apps
Second best for AV performance
Display only has a 1280×800 resolution
GPS functionality is non-existent by nature of design
Those wanting a 3G model will have to wait for currently unreleased tablets
Aluminum backing scratches relatively easily
Not available without keyboard dock
Tends to topple over if you tap the screen when it's docked to the keyboard
Abstract: We can’t stress enough how amazing this tablet is. As a standalone tablet, it’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 demonstrates the hybrid concep...
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Published: 2012-03-20, Author: Jonathan , review by: itnews.com.au
Tegra 3 came as a little bit of a disappointment to the reviewers at iTnews' sister publication, PC&Tech Authority. We had been hoping for iPad-beating levels of responsiveness, smoothness and battery life. The Prime doesn't quite offer that, and although...
Published: 2012-03-12, Author: Jonathan , review by: crn.com.au
If we're honest, Tegra 3 came as a little bit of a disappointment. We had been hoping for iPad-beating levels of responsiveness, smoothness and battery life. The Prime doesn't quite offer that, and although the new chip does boost HD video and the potenti...
Based on the lag and stability issues that plague the Transformer Prime, we get the feeling that ASUS rushed the Ice Cream Sandwich update out just for the privilege of being first to market. What we've ended up with, then, is a beautifully-designed, ext...
Excellent expansion options; Very well built; Outstanding battery life;
Performance can lag from time to time; Rubber feet don't stop it from slipping;
In the Transformer Prime, Asus has managed to perfect what it created the first time around. By adopting a similar body to the ZenBook, keeping build materials strong, and refining its unique design approach, Asus has delivered the ideal tablet computing...
Super IPS+ screen is gorgeous. Lovely design. Tegra 3 performs very well. Decent battery life
No SIM slot. Panoramic photography isn't what it's cracked up to be. Android still has a lot of work to do to become a good desktop experience. Not everything is optimised for quad core. The TF700T is coming
Asus' Transformer Prime combined with Ice Cream Sandwich is an excellent tablet. For now, this is the one to get — at least until the TF700T comes down the line....
Excellent design and aesthetics, Keyboard dock is a great add-on, Slick software and good performance
Very top-heavy when docked, No 3G, Poor GPS performance
If you don't want an iPad, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime is the tablet you do want. It has a great design, a nifty keyboard dock, slick, up-to-date software and great performance. The lack of 3G is a pain and there are a couple of other issues that n...
This is an excellent tablet for anyone who wants a lot of processor grunt, great graphics and Android 4.0. It's light in the hand and is packed with a lot of unique features.
When attached to the keyboard dock it is a tad heavy. It's also pricey but if you want a BMW over a V8 Holden you have to pay for the privilege, it’s no different with tablets.
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Published: 2011-12-02, Author: Eric , review by: cnet.com.au
The Asus Transformer Prime sports an iPad 2-inspired design that's even thinner and nearly as light, while also managing to include microSD and Micro-HDMI support. The Prime delivers smooth and clear 1080p video, and the 8-megapixel camera captures detail
Not every game takes advantage of the quad-core CPU, and frame rates can suffer as a result. When connected to the dock keyboard, the tablet is top-heavy and can easily slide off a lap or table if you're not careful
The Asus Transformer Prime is the best full-featured Android tablet yet, with a sexy design, thoughtful features, and an impressive camera....
