Today, we’re exploring the first-ever tablet to run the upgraded Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich: the Asus Transformer Prime. As the first quad-core mobile device, this tablet is undoubtedly a breakthrough in mobile technology.
The Transformer Prime sets the bar high with its superior build quality, leaving many other tablets in the dust. The exterior features a spun metal finish and houses an 8-megapixel camera coupled with a flash. The tablet includes a solid collection of ports such as volume rocker, mini HDMI port, micro SD card slot, power button, microphone and a 3.5-millimetre headphone jack. It also showcases an impressive speaker system, which delivers a noteworthy audio experience.
Despite being just 8.3 millimetres thin and lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the Transformer Prime promises a comfortable grip. Whether you are casually browsing the internet or enjoying movies on the superb 10.1-inch 1280x800 Super LCD display, the tablet’s design is made for comfort and efficiency. Speaking of the display, its brightness level reaches up to 600 nits, outshining most computer monitors and rendering this tablet perfectly readable in the sunlight.
At the heart of this tablet lies the outstanding Tegra 3 chip, ensuring a seamless, fluid performance. This includes a quad-core chip coupled with a fifth core running at a lighter clock speed of 500 megahertz. Such architecture is designed to handle background tasks smoothly and extend battery life significantly.
Running on Android 4.0, this tablet combines functionality, speed, and visual appeal seamlessly. And if you’re seeking smoother performance with non-ICS enabled apps, forcing GPU rendering via developer settings yields remarkable results.
Regarding web browsing, the Transformer Prime offers a mixed bag. It handles light websites smoothly but may struggle with more resource-heavy sites unless you leave multiple tabs open. Nevertheless, the tablet handles Adobe Flash smoothly and offers a pleasant web browsing experience overall.
The Asus Transformer Prime also proves excellent for gaming. Its quad-core power and high-quality display combine to offer an immersive gaming experience.
If there’s a piece of tech that has redefined Android gaming, it’s got to be the Transformer Prime tablet. Packing Nvidia’s Tegra 3 under its hood, this device simply outclasses its predecessor, the Tegra 2, providing an exhilarating gaming experience that needs to be seen to be believed. This is the stuff that every gamer’s dreams are made of.
Compared to the games I played on my old Zoom, the Transformer Prime delivers unmatched speed, response times and richness in high-definition graphics. It’s like day and night. The videos out there simply can’t capture the full spectacle. Thank you, Nvidia, for this game-changing device.
Take a moment to behold the stunning aesthetic of this device, especially when you marvel at the beautiful imagery of ‘Riptide GP’, one of the many games you can enjoy on the Transformer Prime. The water splashing up on the screen — it’s simply mesmerising!
So, what else can the Transformer Prime offer? Well, an Office Suite for the diligent business person and an abundance of games on the Android Market for leisure. As the offerings of the Android Market increase, the possibilities with Transformer Prime are endless.
There might have been some initial concerns over Wi-Fi strength and GPS lock. However, these have been largely addressed by recent firmware updates. Yes, the Wi-Fi strength might be tad weak due to the metallic body construction, but it’s a small trade-off for the overwhelming benefits this device brings to the table.
If you’re wondering about the speaker placement, you’re not alone. It’s probably the key inconvenience in design. However, the quality and loudness of audio produced by the speaker more than make up for this compromise.
In essence, the Transformer Prime stands as the current ultimate tablet money can buy. At 500 bucks, for a 32GB Wi-Fi version, you have a chance to own this gaming beast, which is available in either grey or gold.
So why wait? It’s time to experience the premier Android gaming tablet!
