ASUS Transformer Prime owners have likely found themselves questioning their purchase. Early adopters’ biggest issues have so far revolved around poor WiFi and GPS performance that according to ASUS, is ultimately because of said device’s metal back cover. A software update (build # 9.4.2.11) has been released in an effort to somewhat “fix” the issues at hand, though ultimately not much can be done. Reflecting this fact comes by way of ASUS going as...

ASUS’ infamous Transformer Prime tablet has officially been blessed with ICS. The update began rolling out late yesterday to throngs of impatient users. We have yet to actually see said device actually running ICS, though hope to quickly remedy that situation beginning with the official launch of CES 2012 today. So we gotta ask: If you upgraded to ICS on your Transformer Prime, how’d it go? All hype and no substance? Drop it in the comments after the...

Yesterday we shared with you the terrible news that ASUS’ quad-core packing Transformer Prime tablet would ship with a locked and encrypted bootloader. The masses have spoken (across many social networks and mediums) and they’re aren’t happy. 24 hours later, ASUS is finally beginning to clarify their stance. For now, the English subset of ASUS has yet to utter their official comments on the matter at hand, though ASUS Taiwan has offered up a rather simple...

Looks like Android’s “open” nature has just received it’s potentially most damaging setback yet. New reports from early buyers of the device originating from XDA have noted that the Transformer Prime’s bootloader is locked down. To those not in the rooting scene, a locked bootloader essentially means no custom ROMs, kernels, etc. — essentially, no fun. And considering that the Transformer Prime won’t ship with Android 4.0 ICS right...

After an issue with Wi-Fi connectivity, Asus has announced that the Tegra quad-core Transformer Prime will hit US shelves December 19th, just in time for Christmas. However, the folk across the pond in the UK can expect to get their hands on the tablet some time in January. Brits will also be lacking in choice as the Prime will come bundled with the laptop dock accessory, which will be an optional $149 purchase in the States. How much will the bundle cost? A pricey £499...