Users of the ASUS Padfone can look forward to a treat by the end of this week which is when a software update would be made available. The smartphone and tablet combo device would be upgraded to Android 4.0 ICS and will also be provided with some additional utility features. Users can look forward to an improved user experience post the upgrade which aims to enhance performance … [Read more...] about ASUS Padfone To Get Android ICS Update OTA
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Original ASUS Transformer Slider to Get Jelly Bean Update
The must have Android version is of course the latest Jelly Bean, though early adopters of the Google OS definitely ran the risk of being left out of the fun. For instance, those who had bought the first gen Transformer or the Eee Pad Slider devices were almost left out though an Asus Germany representative has come to the rescue by ruling out such a scenario. What this means … [Read more...] about Original ASUS Transformer Slider to Get Jelly Bean Update
Asus Expected to Ship 2.5m Tablets by Q3 2012
The exemplary response the Nexus 7 has caught many by surprise, and that includes even the folks at Google. However, the Google tablet is expected to lend some solid weight to its manufacturer Asustek's sales volume, which analysts predict could top 2.5 million by the end of this year. Asus has earlier made known their intentions to ship no less than 6 million tablet devices … [Read more...] about Asus Expected to Ship 2.5m Tablets by Q3 2012
Asus Transformer Pad Infinity Priced at $499 and Will Reach US by Mid July
Asus' flagship tablet, the Transformer Pad Infinity, is finally reaching the US by mid July. Pricing details have been made public, with the base 32 GB version set to cost $499. Doubling the storage adds $100 to the cost, so the 64 GB version will sell for $599. The prices mentioned will fetch only the tablet; the keypad dock costs an extra $149. The keypad is worth it, since … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Pad Infinity Priced at $499 and Will Reach US by Mid July
Asus Transformer Prime Gets Firmware Update
Users of the Transformer Prime in the US and Canada have something to cheer about since Asus has rolled out a new update for users in the region. As a result, the firmware will be boosted up to 9.4.2.28, the notification for which should be reaching to users of the convertible tablet by now. Also, the update is minor, though it brings about the usual bug fixes and performance … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Prime Gets Firmware Update
Windows 8 Makes a Big Impact at Computex
Windows 8 has made a big splash at the recently concluded Computex event, which is hardly surprising. Microsoft has also promised an official launch of its next gen OS in October and Computex was the last big event for the Richmond based company to showcase their latest creation. The touch friendly Windows 8 has already earned critical acclaim and the recent sightings of the OS … [Read more...] about Windows 8 Makes a Big Impact at Computex
Asus Taichi Costs $900 to Manufacture
The Asus Taichi tablet concept shown at Computex 2012 is without doubt the most outrageous tablet concept we have ever seen. The specifications are good, as well, and the tablet runs Windows 8 OS. Unfortunately, the one thing about the tablet that can really spoil the party is its price. Unofficial sources concluded that the tablet costs a rather hefty $900 just to manufacture … [Read more...] about Asus Taichi Costs $900 to Manufacture
Asus Transformer AiO Debuts at Computex
Asus is going totally ballistic, offering different devices running Windows 8 at the ongoing Computex event. Asus wants to have its presence felt in all forms of computing based on the Windows 8 platform, starting from 10.1 inch sized tablet PCs in the form of Tablet 600 and Tablet 810 to the massive 18.4 inch sized Transformer AiO all-in-one device that also doubles up as a … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer AiO Debuts at Computex
Asus Taichi Laptop/Tablet Hybrid Debuts at Computex 2012
Asus has taken the laptop and the tablet to a new high in the form of the Taichi that it showcased at the ongoing Computex event. What makes the Taichi special is that it offers two displays, one on either side of the laptop lid. The Taichi is almost as thin and light as the company's Zenbook line of ultrabooks, though the one distinguishing factor in favor of the Taichi is (of … [Read more...] about Asus Taichi Laptop/Tablet Hybrid Debuts at Computex 2012
Asus Debuts Tablet 600 And Tablet 810 At Computex 2012
As expected, Windows 8 is turning out to be the draw at this year's Computex event and the first round clearly belongs to Asus. The Taiwanese manufacturer is showing off many new products with the latest touchscreen friendly OS. Launched today is the Tablet 600 and 810, both of which are Windows based. To begin with, the Tablet 600 is a step above the Transformer Prime with … [Read more...] about Asus Debuts Tablet 600 And Tablet 810 At Computex 2012