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ASUS Transformer Prime RRP listed as RM2,199
Posted:
January 13, 2012
By: ccsoya
17 comments
UPDATE: The RM2,199 pricing is likely to be the WiFi version. Thanks CWK for highlighting.
ASUS Malaysia has mentioned that the Transformer Prime will launch in Malaysia before Chinese New Year (January 23) but they didn’t say how much it’s going to cost. If a price list from an IT reseller is anything to go by, ASUS might not have to say anything at all.
Commenter CWK alerted us on this price list available here (under the “laptop” section) and it appears that the Transformer Prime is going to sell for RM2,199 for the 32GB 3G WiFi version — the same price as the iPad 2 32GB 3G. As reference, the original Transformer has a RRP of RM1,799 for the 16GB WiFi-only version including the keyboard dock.
The list didn’t specifically indicate if the price includes the keyboard dock but it’s pretty much safe to assume that RM2,199 will get you the keyboard peripheral as well. Aside from that, we still don’t know if Malaysia will be getting the earlier TF201 or the recently announced TF700T. Realistically however, it’s an almost forgone conclusion that we will get the TF201. Also, could the existence of a 3G version of the Transformer Prime mean there will be an operator or two that are going to offers plans for it? We don’t know.
So, how’s the pricing for you? Attractive enough for you to grab one?
Thanks CWK for the tip!
17 Comments for ASUS Transformer Prime RRP listed as RM2,199
Ajax
Transformer Prime should have wifi only.. no 3g option available yet..
CWK
hi SC, i think there is typo @ the price list. should be wifi version only..
awesomo
Way too expensive for a WIFI-only version. Dock should be optional.
Tenaga
Nobody is gonna spend more than 2K for a tablet. ipad better value
ehre
it is too expensive! better buy netbook for less then 1k with atom duo core or wait for next generation ipad.
the bad point of ipad is it is too much hip, but it is also easy for resell in case we change our mind.
joe36
who want the asus transformer prime Tf 201 ? very cheap , just rm1500 .. if expensive , we can negotiate .. if anyone want that item , just call me , joe(0192055323)..very urgent !
Ajax
It is too expensive..but compare to Tab 7.7, with dual core, super amoled plus.. no keyboard, no extra battery, which one is better deal? headache choosing..
kakaka
You should consider screen side too. The Tab has 7.7 inch, while the Prime has 10 inch. They are in different category, i think.
Capt Obvious
Better screen or better processor? If only got both but how many people can afford?
lina
is it this tablet have gps issue?
awesomo
It did initially, but Asus apparently fixed it with a software update. Asus doesn't even list GPS as a feature in their spec sheet. http://eee.asus.com/eeepad/transformer-prime/spec…
Makes one wonder whether GPS was an after thought. Anyway, with the unveiling of TF700T at CES, the Prime is already DOA.
mixer
USD 499 . Why so expensive in Malaysia?
meeninme
USD 499 only the tablet. plus USD 149 for the keyboard dock.
Here Malaysia MYR 2199 for the whole package!
awesomo
USD499 + USD149 = USD648 = RM2030. Yes, we're being overcharged here.
contestgeek
Govt. tax dude!
joe36
i want sale my asus transformer prime Tf 201 .. rm1500 , if expensive , we can negotiate .. anyone want , just call me ,(0192055323-joe) seriously buyer n urgent !!
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