UPDATE: Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich OTA Update for ASUS Eee Pad Transformer now available. Update via About Tablet under settings.

ASUS announced via Facebook that it has started rolling out ICS OTA update for the Eee Pad Transformer TF101. Transformer users in Taiwan will be the first to get the update which will then be released to the rest of the world soon soon after that.

ASUS initially planned for the Eee Pad Transformer to get ICS in January but then delayed it till late January, mid-February, and then February / March. Still, better late than never.

Announcement on the ICS rollout from ASUS available after the jump if you want to take a look.

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While we have not experienced it ourselves, many users have complained about the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime having GPS signal issues. Apparently ASUS has released an update that fixes this. Several XDA forumers have reported significantly improved GPS performance on their TF201 Transformer Prime with some users saying that they are able to lock on up to 10 satellites indoors!

There’s no official word from ASUS on this, so let us know if you’ve been asked to update the firmware in your Transformer Prime recently. The updated GPS software and build versions are 6.9.13 and IML74K.US_epad-9.4.2.11-20120117 respectively. See if your TF201 carry the same build and version numbers and let us know.

Good luck and thanks!

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We go deep inside the box the ASUS Transformer Prime, world’s first quad-core tablet, to reveal all its details. Some that you might be interested in:

• Our unit is running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich right out of the box. Most first batch units will still be running Honeycomb but it will tell you to run an update right after you’ve connected it a WiFi network
• ASUS included a cleaning cloth with the Transformer Prime. We think this is because the screen and brushed Alluminum finished and the screen are efficient fingerprint magenets

Look out for our first impressions coming soon.

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The anticipated Quad-core ASUS Transformer Prime was spotted at one of ASUS retailers ahead of its launch on Wednesday. Last Friday ASUS Malaysia has revealed the pricing for the 32GB WiFi version with keyboard dock at RM2,199. From what we gather, most of the Transformer Prime units are either pre-booked or sold out ahead of launch. Even a reader from the comments had bought one from Lowyat Plaza yesterday. The next batch of Transformer Prime is said to be coming after Chinese New Year around February.

From the brief encounter, the Transformer Prime is currently running on the latest Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. Compared to the older Transformer, it is noticeably lighter and thinner while the metal back gives it a more upmarket feel. The keyboard dock looks pretty much the same but there’s a slight change with the keyboard layout, particularly the left shift, black slash and Enter keys. The touch pad looks different too as the button and touch surface appears to be a single piece.

We will try to get more details on stock availability and hopefully we get a proper hands-on soon.

Head after the break for more photos and some sample photos taken with its 8MP camera.

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UPDATE: ASUS informs stock of the first Transformer Prime is shipment limited. We don’t know how limited only that units are so limited that just a few selected stores will be selling the Transformer Prime on January 18. We will try to get the names of the stores for you if possible.

UPDATE 2: ASUS Transformer Prime was spotted at retailers ahead of launch.

ASUS has dropped the bomb. The Transformer Prime will hit store shelves next week on January 18. The price is also confirmed at RM2,199 for the 32GB WiFi-only version with the keyboard dock included.

The Transformer Prime is the world’s first Quad-core Tegra 3 processor with 1GB of RAM and a enhanced 10.1-inch SuperIPS+ display. At 8.3mm thin, the Prime is one of the slimmest tablets to date. If you’re particular about numbers, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is 8.6mm thin, the iPad 2 8.8mm and the Toshiba AT200 is a basically just a at 7.7mm thin.

So, you guys ready for this?

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Can’t wait to get our hands on this one and by the looks of it, the wait won’t be long now. What do you think? Worth the RM2,199 asking price for the 32GB WiFi-only version with keyboard?

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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!

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The ASUS Transformer Prime is set to make its Malaysian debut before Chinese New Year, ASUS Malaysia revealed on its Facebook page today. The announcement didn’t specifically say when the launch will happen but our money is on Friday, January 19 20.

Another uncertainty is the version that Malaysians will get. As you may have known, there are two versions of the Transformer Prime, the TF201 and the improved TF700T unveiled at CES. The TF700T brings 1080p display with a 1920×1200 pixel SuperIPS+ screen and a revised rear cover design for better GPS, WiFi and Bluetooh performance. The front camera has also been upgraded from 1.2MP to 2MP. We’re guessing Malaysia will get the earlier TF201 version but one can certainly hope.

While we wait for a full announcement from ASUS, check out our comprehensive coverage of the Transformer Prime here. Particularly the hands-on videos here and here, as well as some sample pictures taken using the 8MP camera here.

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ASUS introduced a new variant of its Transformer Prime tablet at CES recently. The TF700T features a 1080p SuperIPS+ display that’s pushing 1920×1200 pixels. The TF700 also gets a revised rear cover altered to allow for better GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth performance. The front camera has also been uprated to a 2MP unit from the 1.2MP shooter in the original Transformer Prime.

The TF700 will come with Android 4.01 and is expected to his stores in the US in Q2 2012 with an estimated price tag of between $599 (RM1,880) and $699 (RM2,120) offering 32GB and 64GB storage options.

Question is, which version will come to Malaysia?

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Just a short update. ASUS UK via its Facebook page has announced the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich will available for the first-gen Eee Pad Transformer. This is definitely good news for Transformer users in Malaysia as you can expect the update to arrive here as well.

No firm date has been given but ASUS UK says that they are aiming to release the FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) update as soon as possible after the scheduled January 12 launch of the Transformer Prime in the UK.

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