[Q] Would you still get a Transformer if it doesn't have GPS?

popophobia · Apr 21, 2011

Would you still get a transformer if it doesn't have GPS? In many recent reviews of the US model, I don't see any mentioning of GPS included.

I hope it's not the case. If not it would be a shame to not include a small model for a successful sale.

kgdg · Apr 21, 2011

popophobia said:
Would you still get a transformer if it doesn't have GPS? In many recent reviews of the US model, I don't see any mentioning of GPS included.

I hope it's not the case. If not it would be a shame to not include a small model for a successful sale.

Wondering about this as well?
Anandtech specifically mentions NO GPS:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4277/asus-eee-pad-transformer-review/9

ASUS, i was dying for this to come out and would have been there when the doors open at 9am on 4/26 to pick this up, but sorry, no GPS, no sale...

T3rry1 · Apr 21, 2011

i think i would still get it.

the camera i don't care about, but the GPS i would be disappointed if it was missing, especially if they launched another build in a few weeks/months that did include it.

T3rry1 · Apr 21, 2011

kgdg said:
Wondering about this as well?
Anandtech specifically mentions NO GPS:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4277/asus-eee-pad-transformer-review/9

ASUS, i was dying for this to come out and would have been there when the doors open at 9am on 4/26 to pick this up, but sorry, no GPS, no sale...

however android central's review today stresses that it's the NA version, and it DOES have the gps and camera.

popophobia · Apr 21, 2011

Not in this review either
http://www.businessinsider.com/asus-eee-pad-transform-review-2011-4

I'm worry that the tablet would not be such a hit and the modding community would not adopt it as warmly as they would otherwise.

International versions all have GPS I believe.

rothnic · Apr 21, 2011

I'd still be getting it. I've had a tegra 2 since november and never once needed gps. I have an android phone which is a much better form factor for gps.

I see why people would be unhappy, but I dont see it affecting adoption much.

T3rry1 · Apr 21, 2011

popophobia said:
Not in this review either
http://www.businessinsider.com/asus-eee-pad-transform-review-2011-4

I'm worry that the tablet would not be such a hit and the modding community would not adopt it as warmly as they would otherwise.

International versions all have GPS I believe.

those guys couldn't even get the device name right, and they just ripped the article from another source, so i wouldn't give them much credibility.

kingrat · Apr 21, 2011

Specifications
Display 10.1" LED Backlight WXGA (1280x800) Screen*1
10 finger multi-touch support
Scratch resistant glass
CPU NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2
Memory 1GB
Storage 16GB/32GB
Unlimited ASUS Webstorage*2
Wireless Data Network WLAN 802.11 b/g/n@2.4GHz
Bluetooth V2.1+EDR
Camera 1.2 M Pixel Front Camera
5 M Pixel Rear Camera
Audio SRS Premium Sound
Stereo Speakers
High Quality Mic
Interface 1 x 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone/Mic-in)
1 x mini HDMI 1.3a
1 x Card Reader (Micro SD)
Sensor G-Sensor
Light Sensor
Gyroscope
E-Compass
GPS
Application Multi-Task Support : Yes
Flash Support : Yes *3
Software :
- ASUS Launcher
- MyLibrary
- MyNet
- MyCloud*4
- File manager
- PC Sync
Battery 9.5 hours; 24.4Wh Li-Polymer Battery *5
16 hours with dock *5
Dimensions 271 x 171 x 12.98 mm
Weight 680 g
Mobile Docking Keyboard
Touch Pad
2 x USB 2.0
2 x Docking port (Host + Client)
1 x Card Reader (MMC/SD/SDHC)
1 x 24.4Wh Battery
Note *1 : IPS Panel, 178° wide view angle.
*2 : Complimentary one-year trial of ASUS WebStorage. Please visit www.asuswebstorage.com for more details.
*3 : Adobe® Flash® update required from Android Market.
*4 : Will be ready after mid-April via online.
*5 : The estimated maximum battery life is measured by playing 720p video, LCD brightness 60 nits.

Says GPS

http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_TF101/#specifications

can we kill this thread now

popophobia · Apr 21, 2011

Saw the androidcentral's review. They did stress that it has GPS.

I'm getting an international version anyway (Singapore pre-order for about $570 with keyboard), just hoping that the different SKUs play nice with different ROMs. If not, I may swap to a US version. Rather take community support over Asus's warranty any day.

TJNooker · Apr 21, 2011

Guys...relax. It has GPS.

On the ASUS's website it says it has GPS.

On Android Central's review (published today) it says it has GPS. I already linked to that article in another thread, so you can look that one up yourselves.

joebob23 · Apr 21, 2011

popophobia said:
Saw the androidcentral's review. They did stress that it has GPS.

I'm getting an international version anyway (Singapore pre-order for about $570 with keyboard), just hoping that the different SKUs play nice with different ROMs. If not, I may swap to a US version. Rather take community support over Asus's warranty any day.

How did you preorder it from singapore?

popophobia · Apr 21, 2011

joebob23 said:
How did you preorder it from singapore?

From their facebook page last monday. Only 100 sets with free keyboard were available though.

T3rry1 · Apr 21, 2011

kingrat said:
Specifications
Display 10.1" LED Backlight WXGA (1280x800) Screen*1
10 finger multi-touch support
Scratch resistant glass
CPU NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2
Memory 1GB
Storage 16GB/32GB
Unlimited ASUS Webstorage*2
Wireless Data Network WLAN 802.11 b/g/n@2.4GHz
Bluetooth V2.1+EDR
Camera 1.2 M Pixel Front Camera
5 M Pixel Rear Camera
Audio SRS Premium Sound
Stereo Speakers
High Quality Mic
Interface 1 x 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone/Mic-in)
1 x mini HDMI 1.3a
1 x Card Reader (Micro SD)
Sensor G-Sensor
Light Sensor
Gyroscope
E-Compass
GPS
Application Multi-Task Support : Yes
Flash Support : Yes *3
Software :
- ASUS Launcher
- MyLibrary
- MyNet
- MyCloud*4
- File manager
- PC Sync
Battery 9.5 hours; 24.4Wh Li-Polymer Battery *5
16 hours with dock *5
Dimensions 271 x 171 x 12.98 mm
Weight 680 g
Mobile Docking Keyboard
Touch Pad
2 x USB 2.0
2 x Docking port (Host + Client)
1 x Card Reader (MMC/SD/SDHC)
1 x 24.4Wh Battery
Note *1 : IPS Panel, 178° wide view angle.
*2 : Complimentary one-year trial of ASUS WebStorage. Please visit www.asuswebstorage.com for more details.
*3 : Adobe® Flash® update required from Android Market.
*4 : Will be ready after mid-April via online.
*5 : The estimated maximum battery life is measured by playing 720p video, LCD brightness 60 nits.

Says GPS

http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_TF101/#specifications

can we kill this thread now

you should quote the entire source

All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers. Products may not be available in all markets.

TJNooker · Apr 21, 2011

If this makes you feel any better... On Android Central's specifications page, it has several footnotes. Footnote "1" states:

Configurations and Applications offered for the Eee Pad Transformer may vary based upon SKU, Country, and Locale. Functionality, release dates and specifications are subject to change.

However, if you look at the specs, "1" is only listed after "Storage" and "Applications," not "Sensors" which includes GPS.

I'm done humoring the conspiracy theorists now.

kgdg · Apr 21, 2011

TJNooker said:
If this makes you feel any better... On Android Central's specifications page, it has several footnotes. Footnote "1" states:

However, if you look at the specs, "1" is only listed after "Storage" and "Applications," not "Sensors" which includes GPS.

I'm done humoring the conspiracy theorists now.

Just because we are concerned doesn't make us conspiracy theorists..no malice towards ASUS, just dissapointment.
That said, if it does have GPS (and I hope it does), it's mine!

popophobia · Apr 21, 2011

TJNooker said:
I'm done humoring the conspiracy theorists now.

Seriously? I'm done ordering mine. Just worry that you guys in the States don't get GPS.

bushrat67 · Apr 21, 2011

From the Asus main Facebook page in the comments on the Anandtech review:

Dan Krizanek AnandTech.com says that there is no GPS, even though Asus's official specs say there is. Is it true?
48 minutes ago · Like
ASUS Official Page ‎@Dan - where did u see it in the official specs?
37 minutes ago · Like
Avinash Raghavendra On time! Thanks!
37 minutes ago · Like
ASUS Official Page ‎@Dan Krizanek - sorry, that's correct. No GPS in North America, but it is available in some regions which is why it's listed on the official ASUS site
32 minutes ago · Like
Johnson Dea No GPS in N.A. i am sad
29 minutes ago · Like
Dennis Structure we love like anantech love youuuu :=)
27 minutes ago · Like
ASUS Official Page N.A has location GPS but not Navigation GPS to clarify

dcmtnbkr · Apr 21, 2011

bushrat67 said:
From the Asus main Facebook page in the comments on the Anandtech review:

Dan Krizanek AnandTech.com says that there is no GPS, even though Asus's official specs say there is. Is it true?
48 minutes ago · Like
ASUS Official Page ‎@Dan - where did u see it in the official specs?
37 minutes ago · Like
Avinash Raghavendra On time! Thanks!
37 minutes ago · Like
ASUS Official Page ‎@Dan Krizanek - sorry, that's correct. No GPS in North America, but it is available in some regions which is why it's listed on the official ASUS site
32 minutes ago · Like
Johnson Dea No GPS in N.A. i am sad
29 minutes ago · Like
Dennis Structure we love like anantech love youuuu :=)
27 minutes ago · Like
ASUS Official Page N.A has location GPS but not Navigation GPS to clarify

You gotta remember, PR people dont always have the right info. GPS is GPS, maybe they are referring to a program to run it on... either way I'm thinking maybe you should not pick one of the first run transformers just to make sure

djklmnop · Apr 21, 2011

It should have GPS and probably will have GPS.

I've done my share of customer service and know that most reps that don't know, will guess. Not a lot of them will say "ummm, I really dont know".

Not having a GPS though would be a huge disappointment as the Google map software already integrates navigation features.

What I'm more concerned about is, why the heck did they remove the "rotate lock" lever in their production model. Their demos had them - right beneath the volume button.

TJNooker · Apr 21, 2011

How did the rest of you interpret that? No turn by turn navigation (through google or something else?) or no GPS, or both?

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