Review: Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet with quad-core processor

The Taiwan-based Asustek Computer announces the world’s first quad-core processor-powered tablet PC, Eee Pad Transformer Prime. The 10-inch tablet is the first to have a five-times-better performing quad-core CPU inside. Thanks to the high speed processor, the tablet grows from just being a device for content consumption to a device for content creation. Video and image editing will be a task-free job on Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

What is it:

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime is the first tablet PC with quad core processor. The device will run on Android 3.2 Honeycomb and is upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It will have 1GB of RAM and two memory options; 32GB and 64GB. The new Eee Pad Transformer Prime will land in stores in December this year with a price tag between $500 and $600.

Key features:

1. Quad core processor: Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime will be powered by Nvidia's quad-core Tegra 3 processor that clocks at 1.3GHz. The new processor is an upgrade to Nvidia dual core Tegra 2 that situates on Eee Pad Transformer.

2. Android 4.0 ICS upgradable: The new Asus tablet is to play on Android 3.2 Honeycomb, the special tablet version of Google’s mobile operating system. However, the machine is upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich at a later date. ICS is the new version of Android, which will run on both tablets and smartphones.

3. Less weight: The new Asus tablet will weigh at just 585 grams. Apple iPad 2 and many other tablets weigh more than 600 grams.

4. Better gaming machine: Thanks to a powerful quad core processor, Eee Pad Transformer Prime is a perfect platform for gaming.

5. Dual cameras: The new Asus tablet will sport an 8-megapixel camera in the rear panel with LED flash. The device will further have a 1.2-megapixel secondary camera for video calls.

6. Better memory option: The tablet will come in two memory options; 32GB and 64GB. Users will have enough space to store their data on the device.

7. Long battery life: According to Nvidia, Eee Pad Transformer Prime will offer 12 hours of battery life. The cores of the processor shut down when the device is not in busy use, thus saving battery life.

What’s innovative:

What will make the upcoming Eee Pad Transformer Prime different is its five-times-better performing processor. The device mounts a quad core processor for unmatched speed and performance. The tablet will be an ideal choice for gaming and video editing thanks to its powerful processor. Long battery life is another brilliant feature of the new tablet from Asus.

Price and availability:

Asus has not yet revealed the exact pricing of its forthcoming Eee Pad Transformer Prime. According to reports, it will be priced in between $500 and $600. The device will be available for grabs in December in global markets.

The up side:

We are to get the world’s fastest tablet with Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime. No other devices in the world including Apple iPad 2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be able to surpass the processing speed of Transformer Prime, because it mounts a quad core processor. As well, the device is wonderful with an 8-megapixel camera, long battery life and many other much-coveted features.

The down side:

The tablet comes on Android 3.2 Honeycomb. Asus could have made Eee Pad Transformer Prime the first tablet on Ice Cream Sandwich, the newly launched version of Android for both tablets and smartphones.

Our experience:

The device is yet to come out of covers. Of course, it is largely believed that Transformer Prime will be doing great thanks to its quad core processor.

The bottomline:

The tablet market is growing very swiftly. It was only a few months back that we heard of dual core processors. It is now the time for quad core processors. Encouraged by the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, many more technology makers will be bringing out quad-core powered tablets with startling speed and performance. Of course, working with tablets will be far great with web pages, images and videos coming up quite rapidly.