Asus Transformer Pro 3

Asus transformer pro 3 Continue Google has started rolling out an Android 4.2 update for its Nexus devices, but that doesn't mean that all Android device manufacturers are willing to do the same for their existing tablets and smartphones, especially since some are still busy rolling out the previous version of Jelly Bean. However, it looks like Asus is already working on updating some of its versions of the Transformer tablet for Android 4.2. ETA is on a roll of the firmware update is not available yet, and we have no idea which models will be supported, although it is more than logical to assume that these devices are currently running Android 4.1 or later will also be bumped up to Android 4.2 as well. But it appears a representative of asus has confirmed that Asus is working on Android 4.2, without actually providing details of availability. A rough translation of Google from the Dutch blog Android Planet reads: Asus has confirmed that the Transformer Prime TF201 update to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean received. Reported that the client is against Asus Android Planet reader Eric. When Google launches a new version of Android, it will take some time before we update our customers spread. We are currently working on developing Android 4.2 for our tablets. An update will naturally follow and you will receive an automatic notification on your tablet if it is available, said Asus.We'll come back with more details on Android 4.2 updates for the phone as soon as we have it. Tagged: AndroidTabletsASUS Asus Transformer Pro T304 uses price and connectivity to bring more benefit than the Surface Pro. Low price means the real cost of a good keyboard and touchpad experience Decent performance for performance of solid build quality at the price of unfortunate choice in storage hampers battery performance can be better Display average at best Microsoft Surface Pro is the most iconic removable tablet and has maintained a significant leadership in the Windows 2-in-1 market in both performance and mindshare. This didn't stop Microsoft's OEM partners from jumping into the game with their most flexible versions, with varying success. In our review of the Asus Transformer Pro T304, we'll look at almost a Surface Pro clone that hopes to use a lower price to cut out its own part of the growing segment. The big question is, can a machine that looks so much like a Surface Pro - seriously, you'd be hard pressed to tell them other than the whole room - differentiate yourself enough to grab your hard-earned money? It can if you look at the price. Our review unit offered the seventh-generation Intel Core i7-7500U, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of solid-wheel drive SATA (SSD) for a steep $1000. Right now, our review configuration is the only one available in retail, except version on the wholesaler Costco with Core i7-7500U, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SATA SSD $1,400 (on sale for $1,200). The nearest microsoft Surface Pro equivalent runs $1,600, and the Asus Transformer Pro T304 includes a keyboard cover and active handle, while the Surface Pro doesn't. Add in Microsoft Signature Type Cover ($160) and Surface Pen ($100), and the Surface Pro comes in at $1,860. This is twice as much as the Alternative as Asus. The price is only one consideration, however. We've seen many Surface imitators fail. Does the Asus Transformer Pro T304 bring enough capability and performance to turn its low price into real value? Like the Surface Pro, only different If you were to install the Surface Pro and Transformer Pro T304 side by side on the table, the average person would find it hard to tell them apart from the entire room. The Transformer Pro T304 uses a similar silver chassis made of magnesium aluminum alloy, has an almost identical stand, and the charcoal keyboard cover, which comes with our view unit, is a spitting image of the Microsoft Type Cover. There are differences, however, when you get the machines in your hands. The Transformer Pro T304 doesn't have the same solid piece of metal to feel about it. It doesn't feel cheap or bad made by any means, but Asus doesn't match Microsoft's efforts to exuding elegant quality. In addition, the stand may look the same, and it extends to a full 170-degree angle compared to the Surface Pro's 165 degrees - but it doesn't feel the same. The action is not so smooth, and indicates a little less engineering prowess. Despite this, the Transformer Pro T304 feels like a quality product. That looks like a weight at 1.79 pounds, compared to about 1.7 pounds for the Surface Pro. It has a fairly sleek edge that it's convenient to keep as a tablet, and its keyboard cover offers the same magnetic automatic shutdown (and auto-on, the Surface Pro lacks) functionality. There were no squeaks or twists implying the Transformer Pro T304 would not hold up to long-term use. In other words, the Transformer Pro T304 is a well-made removable tablet with all the same strengths and weaknesses of its class. It's excellent as a tablet and it can serve as a bona fide laptop as long as you use it on a stable platform. The tablet and keyboard are connected by strong magnets, so you won't worry about them inadvertently falling apart, although you'll still feel some instability when you use it on your lap. Input options are varied and good enough for productive work, like all removable tablets, the Asus Transformer Pro T304 has many input options that match the variety of the machine. Like a tablet, it asks to be used only with a touch and a handle, but there is no better way to enter amount of information than a standard keyboard. The Pro T304 transformer accommodates these needs pretty well. Asus offers two keyboards for the Transformer Pro T304, T304, with an aluminum lid, and charcoal colored versions that came with our review unit. This version has a soft touch feel that it's similar to the original Microsoft Type Cover for surface Pro 3, and it has the same common bounciness when type on it. Bounce is a common feature of these kinds of keyboard covers, so it's not a knock against the Transformer Pro T304 in particular. Typically, a quick response should provide a comfortable experience for most touchscreen typists. The keys offer a solid 1.4mm journey - almost as much as an average laptop - and a generally quick response that should provide a comfortable experience for most touch typists. In addition, the location of the keyboard is familiar, with all the keys of the correct size in all the right places. It is fastened with magnets and a go-to contact connector, so it offers typical flat and sloping input positions. Best of all, it stays in touch just as it should be. The touchpad is also pretty good, and it's a full 17 percent more than the equivalent of Microsoft. Its glass coating is smooth and convenient for quick and efficient cursor control, and the buttons are responsive without being too loud. Because it's a Microsoft Precision touchpad, all built-in gestures are available, and they're as accurate as the name suggests. Asus includes an active pen with the Transformer Pro T304. This is one area where the Asus machine lags behind the Surface Pro, with the former offering 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity compared to the last in 4,096 levels. And the Asus pen doesn't react as fast as microsoft's last, with only a hint of lag when you write quickly through the touchscreen display. This leaves the Transformer Pro T304 next to the rest of the removable packaging. Finally, the 10-point multitouch Transformer display responds quickly and accurately, which is the norm with Windows 10 touchscreen machines today. This provides a great experience, whether in tablet or laptop mode. Windows Hello support is on, but Asus has gone with a fingerprint scanner rather than an infrared camera for facial recognition. It worked well, with fingerprints recognized consistently and quickly. This many ports (for the tablet) Asus packed real connectivity in the Transformer Pro T304, paying attention to both the past and the future. On the left side of the tablet you'll find a microSD card reader under volume buttons, which is a little more convenient than sticking it behind the keyboard, as some sellers have done. On the right side you will find a USB 3.1 Type-A port, a full-size HDMI connection and a USB 3.1 Type-C port. Unfortunately, the latter is not equipped with Thunderbolt 3. You're powering a transformer T304 with a standard A/C adapter, which is regrettable given the USB Type-C port. We tried a pair of USB Type-C power from other manufacturers and they don't charge the machine. The high-resolution display that disappoints Asus has slipped a little more than the 12.6-inch display into the Transformer Pro T304, a little off the more common 12.3-inch screens you'll find in some other removable tablets including the Surface Pro. The resolution is slightly lower at 2160 x 1440 or 206 PPI. This is below the 267 PPI provided by Surface Pro in 2736 x 1824 resolution.

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