Transformer Prime owners to get a free GPS dongle from Asus
It looks as though Asus isn’t happy until its customers are happy. A user over at XDA leaked an email conversion between a Transformer Prime owner and an Asus Jr. Technical Product Manager. According to the exchange, Asus is planning on sending GPS dongles out to all registered Asus Transformer Prime users. The current ETA for this initiative is mid April.
The representative described the dongle by saying; “It will look similar to the hinge from the dock. Where it will be a flush fit on the bottom of the unit if held in landscape matching the color of your Prime chassis.”
Shortly after that post, another member chimed in admitting they are one of the people testing the dongle solution. They also pointed out that this was supposed to be a secret until Asus makes an announcement. This user states that the dongle is “very minimalistic and made to look like part of the Prime.” He also warns that testing is still going on and the results of that testing will determine if this will be an approved solution.
To get Transformer Prime owners’ hopes up even more, the folks over at LandOfDroid managed to obtain a screen shot of what looks to be a registration page to receive the dongle.
As long as this solution is acceptable in Asus’ tests and, of course, all of these leaks are true, it shouldn’t be too long until Asus Transformer Prime owners finally get a solution to their GPS woes.
source: XDA via LandOfDroid
2. KingKurogiii posted on 06 Apr 2012, 13:15 7 3
no, it's just the iPhones that have all of the signal issues. ;)
11. sorcio46 posted on 06 Apr 2012, 14:12 4 1
Cause iPad WiFi hasn't the GPS as ALL the Android tablets wifi Only !
Apple means lack for features for more money in their pokets :P
12. rf1975 posted on 06 Apr 2012, 14:53 1 1
No. But they will give you external WiFi adapter with new iPad very soon.
3. KingKurogiii posted on 06 Apr 2012, 13:15 3 1
i'm more interested in something that'll improve it's Wi-Fi signal strength. >>
6. downphoenix posted on 06 Apr 2012, 13:26 1 0
no kidding, that's about 1000x more important.
4. fsahin posted on 06 Apr 2012, 13:16 1 0
I can't imagine how do they release such high end products without testing!
7. imkyle posted on 06 Apr 2012, 13:48 2 0
I'm sure Asus wanted to be the first tablet with the Quad Core processor.. Can't blame them for rushing tho, but the WiFi issue is non excusable.
8. pooked posted on 06 Apr 2012, 13:48 0 0
One of the 2 reason i didnt get this tablet :(. such a shame!! really its a shame!
13. chong posted on 07 Apr 2012, 02:51 0 0
Hi, I stay at Malaysia and intend to purchase it, but seen that is the GPS issue problem soon I carry on or not. How about WiFi ? Please advice.....
14. thelegend6657 posted on 07 Apr 2012, 09:11 0 0
hi i am Malaysian too .
The 1st batch of prime comes with honeycomb and is plagued with wifi and GPS issue .
2nd batch comes with ics
GPS wasnt really an issue as I never really use GPS on my tab (wifi only ipads dont have GPS anyways)
+ new ipad is also plagued with wifi problem
15. thelegend6657 posted on 07 Apr 2012, 09:14 0 0
i suggest you wait for the 3rd batch which is called TF700 infinity as i comes with a full HD screen and is clocked at 1.6ghz (faster)
small kampong boy from klang
16. chong posted on 08 Apr 2012, 10:53 0 0
Thanks a lot your suggestion, seen that I had to wait for 3rd generation. when the tab will release.