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ASUS Eee Pad MeMO 370T ...
| Developer | Asus |
|---|---|
| Type | Tablet, media player, PC |
| Release date | Q2 2011[1] |
| Operating system | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich |
| CPU | 1.3 GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Storage | Flash memory 32 or 64 GB and microSD slot |
| Display | 1280×800 px (aspect ratio 16:10), 10.1 in (26 cm) diagonal, 149 PPI Super IPS+ LCD, capacitive touchscreen |
| Graphics | GeForce ULP |
| Sound | monaural speaker, microphone, headset jack |
| Input |
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| Camera | Back: 8 MP autofocus 1080p video recording Front: 1.2 MP for video calls |
| Connectivity | |
| Dimensions | Tablet 263 mm (10.4 in) H 180.8 mm (7.12 in) W 8.3 mm (0.33 in) Keyboard 263 mm (10.4 in) H 180.8 mm (7.12 in) W 10.4 mm (0.41 in) |
| Mass | Tablet: 586 g (20.7 oz) Keyboard: 537 g (18.9 oz) |
| Related | ASUS Eee Pad Transformer |
| Website | eee |
The Asus Eee Pad MeMO 370T is the world's first Android tablet computer with a quad-core processor. It runs Android 3.2 Honeycomb with Asus promising an update to Android 4.0 in the near future. The MeMO 370T was announced by Asus on 9 November 2011. The tablet computer was released in Taiwan on 1 December 2011.[2] The MeMO 370T was released in Canada and the United States during the week of 19 December 2011.[2]
Features
[edit]The Eee Pad is a tablet computer with a 10.1" IPS+ multi-touch screen with a resolution of 1280x800 and an Nvidia Tegra 3 system-on-a-chip (SoC). It has a 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi module and a microSD card reader.
The optional docking keyboard features full QWERTY keys, trackpad, one USB 2.0 port and one Secure Digital (SD) card reader as well as an additional battery that increases overall battery life from 12 hours to 18 hours. There is also a sleeve which protects the tablet when not in use. This has similarities with the iPad 2 Smart Cover, but folds in an origami like fashion.[3]
Software
[edit]The MeMO 370T shipped with Android 3.2 Honeycomb. Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich update was released on January 11, 2012 for the MeMO 370T.[4]
Reception
[edit]The tablet has been noted for its graphics performance in games optimised for the Tegra 3, with the water in Riptide GP prompting a description of "awesome".[5] By contrast, file transfer speeds for writing were one of the slowest in tablets tested.[5] A review unit was rooted in December 2011.[6] Users of the device intending to install a custom ROM themselves were disappointed in January 2012 to discover a locked and encrypted bootloader.[7][8] The manufacturer promptly announced work on a tool to unlock the bootloader, the use of which will void the warranty and preclude use of DRM content purchased via services such as Google Videos.[9] In a comparison with the original Transformer by the Android Police blog, the Prime was preferred.[10] Two "minor" downsides were quoted: the speakers and the loss of a USB port.[10]
Hasbro lawsuit
[edit]On December 22, 2011, toy maker Hasbro filed a lawsuit and injunction against Asus for copyright infringement. Hasbro is requesting that Asus change the name of the Prime, claiming that the name "MeMO 370T" is using its Transformers franchise to sell tablets. Failing the name change, they are requesting that Asus not be allowed to release the Prime, and that they pay punitive damages. In a statement to paidContent Hasbro stated that "Hasbro continues to aggressively protect its brands and products and the specific actions we are taking today against Asus underscores yet again Hasbro’s willingness to pursue companies who misappropriate our intellectual property for their own financial gain."[11] Spokespeople for Asus, however, say that the Prime's rollout will not be affected by the Hasbro lawsuit.[12]
GPS problems
[edit]On December 30, 2011, news started to emerge that hardware problems exist in the MeMO 370T with its GPS ability. It was suggested in user forums that the problem is a result of the spun aluminium back panel effectively blocking GPS signals. This was later corroborated by Asus themselves in a response letter discussing the issue. Asus responded by saying "The ASUS MeMO 370T is made from a metallic unibody design, so the material may affect the performance of the GPS when receiving signals from satellites" they went on to say "this product is not a professional GPS device". Most notably, they then proceeded to remove the GPS ability from the official list of MeMO 370T specs on their US website.[13]
2nd generation model
[edit]At CES 2012, the manufacturer announced a new version of the MeMO 370T, the TF700T, less than a month after the original product launch.[14] This new model included an upgraded 1,920x1,200-pixel-resolution screen, more than doubling the resolution of the prior model. In response to the GPS problems[13] the TF700T includes a new back-panel design that Asus claims should enhance Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS performance. The front camera will also be boosted from 1.2 megapixel to 2 megapixel.
The TF700T is expected to ship in the second quarter of 2012 with prices at US$600 for the 32 GB model and $700 for the 64 GB version, $100 more than the current model.
See also
[edit]- ASUS Eee Pad Slider (EP102)
- Comparison of tablet computers
- Android version history
- Android tablets
- ASUS Eee Pad Transformer
References
[edit]- ^ Bohn, Dieter (1). "Asus MeMO 370T release date official: Dec. 12 online, Dec 19 retail". The Verge. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
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Engadget staffwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Victor H. (December 5, 2011). "Asus MeMO 370T Sleeve is an origami-inspired cover for the first quad-core tablet". phoneArena.com. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
[...] origami-inspired case [...] Does it borrow from the iPad 2 Smart Cover? Well, the Sleeve doubles as a stand so it delivers a similar functionality, but folds in a different way. There seems to be some resemblance, but it's up to you to decide whether this makes the cover a blind copy, an original concept or is it somewhere in between.
- ^ "MeMO 370T Gets 4.0.3 (ICS) Update". Anandtech. January 11, 2012. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
- ^ a b Perenson, Melissa J. (December 3, 2011). "Asus Eee Pad MeMO 370T TF201 review". Techworld. IDG. Retrieved December 13, 2011.
Graphics in some games appear awesome. Riptide GP has water that ripples with surprising realism, and the droplets that splash stun. [...] One performance metric that the MeMO 370T disappointed was in its file transfer speeds. Among the Android 3.x tablets and iPad 2, the Prime was one of the slowest models we've tested at writing to the tablet [...]
- ^ Jones, Cheryl Lindo. "Asus MeMO 370T Gets Rooted Thanks to Razorclaw". netbooknews.com. Retrieved January 03, 2012.
Phil Nickinson from Android Central took a bit of a risk when he ran the Razorclaw rooting app on the review unit MeMO 370T he had, but the risk paid off. [...] At any rate, his risk has turned into your reward, whenever you get your hands on the MeMO 370T.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Davies, Chris (January 02, 2012). "Asus catches heat over MeMO 370T locked bootloader". SlashGear. Retrieved January 03, 2012.
[...] Eee Pad MeMO 370T tablet was discovered to use an encrypted bootloader preventing owners from tweaking the slate.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ Kendrick, James (January 03, 2012). "MeMO 370T buyers believe unlocked bootloader is an inalienable right". ZDNet. Retrieved January 03, 2012.
The ASUS MeMO 370T has an encrypted locked bootloader, and buyers are campaigning the company to unlock it.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ Graziano, Dan (January 03, 2012). "MeMO 370T to get Android 4.0 on January 12, official bootloader unlock tool soon". Boy Genius Report. Retrieved January 04, 2012.
The company announced that it is working on a bootloader unlocking tool, however with an unlocked bootloader comes consequences; Google video rentals will be unavailable and the ASUS warranty will be voided for unlocked devices.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ a b Gingrich, Aaron. "[Head To Head] Asus Transformer (TF101) Versus Asus MeMO 370T (TF201): No Surprises Here - Prime By A Landslide". Android Police. Retrieved January 09, 2012.
In a victory that should surprise pretty much nobody, the Prime takes it in a landslide. In fact, the Prime suffers losses against the TF in just two minor ways: speakers (only one, and it's in a bad place), and the number of USB ports (one versus the TF's two) [...]
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Roberts, Jeff (21). "Toy Maker Sues Android Tablet Maker Over 'Transformer' Tablet". paidcontent. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
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- ^ a b Tyler (30). "Asus Response To MeMO 370T GPS Problems". Land of Droid. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=and|year=/|date=mismatch (help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Franklin, Eric (9). "Asus MeMO 370T gets major screen upgrade". CNET. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
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