Asus Eee Pad Transformer 9.2.1.24 Update Rolling Out, Bug Fixes and Face Unlock Included

by: | posted 05.16.12 | News

Asus is continuing their excellent service record for “OG” Eee Pad Transformer owners with a new firmware update. The newest update will bring you up to build number 9.2.1.24-20120503 and has a few needed bug fixes and added features. For starters, Transformer owners really wanted Face Unlock, a popular feature from Ice Cream Sandwich, which is now baked into the tablet. Go download the update and tell us if you can spot any other noteworthy features or fixes.

Cheers Jose and Mahers!

Asus Transformer TF101 Receiving Update to Build Number 9.2.1.21, Should Fix Newest Case of Lag

by: | posted 04.24.12 | News

Asus is sending out another update to the Transformer Eee Pad that should address the newest case of lag and other bugs that have become apparent to TF101 owners. The build that is being pushed out now is numbered 9.2.1.21 and as far as we can see on the About page, that is the only change. Once we find some additional info or an official changelog, we shall update the post.

Are you noticing some better performance on your Transformer Eee Pads this morning after the update?

Cheers Adam and Bret!

Asus Transformer Pad TF300 Review

by: | posted 04.21.12 | News, Reviews, Tablets

 

The folks over at Asus were nice enough to send us a brand new Transformer Pad before they hit the US market here in a few days. The tablet itself is Asus’ attempt at creating a powerful tablet with strong on-paper specs, but keeping it at an affordable entry-level price for people who could possibly be shopping for either an Android tablet or a netbook. Coupled with the separately sold lapdock accessory, the Transformer Pad is capable of taking on your most important business and then handling your favorite Android apps with ease. Read on to see how it is almost the perfect example of when good looks meets affordable functionality.

Asus TF101 Transformer Receiving Update, We Assume to Fix the Reboot Issues

by: | posted 03.14.12 | News

Since being upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich, OG Asus Transformer owners have been plagued with bugs. Luckily for them, Asus is on the ball and has began sending out updates to all tablets that are infected. Bugs included random reboots and various freezes that would require a hard restart along with reports of the sound to completely stop working in the middle of use. Whatever the problems, hopefully they’re being fixed with this new update. Go grab it and let us know if you see anything else.

Cheers everyone who sent this in!

Asus Transformer Pad 300 Outed At MWC, New Affordable Yet Powerful Tablet

by: | posted 02.27.12 | News

The Asus Transformer 300 tablet that we have been hearing rumors for has been officially shown at MWC. The folks over at Engadget have had a good hands-on with the tablet whose purpose many folks have been questioning. Is it the next Prime? Does it have top-of-the-line specs? Well, no actually. The Transformer 300 will be Asus’ more affordable, slightly less super-tablet for folks who don’t need to spend $600+ on an Android slate. 

Original Asus Transformer Receiving Ice Cream Sandwich Update Now

by: | posted 02.24.12 | News

Asus said it would be today and they weren’t messing around. The Ice Cream Sandwich update for the “OG” Transformer is available now to all users. From your tablet, cruise into Settings>About and then check for system updates. It should be there. Welcome to Android 4.0.

Cheers Mike61969, Adam, Colton, 

Asus Twitter: Transformer ICS Update Starts Rolling Out Tomorrow in the U.S.

by: | posted 02.23.12 | News

According to the “official” Asus Twitter account, Ice Cream Sandwich should arrive on your Transformer starting tomorrow. Only hours after the update was announced for Taiwan with a “soon after” timeline for the rest of the world, this is fantastic news.

Via:  Twitter

Cheers @bstag!