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Asus just posted on their U.S. facebook that they are currently working on getting an OTA update to 3.1!
I am really excited to be able to hook up my 360 controller. Emulations gonna be amazing.
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wait, whats this about the 360 controller?
im new to android, so im learning as i go
HC 3.1 will enable USB host for the first time and will allow for controllers to be plugged in to the devices. At the Google IO conference they had a 360 controller running their presentation on a Xoom.
turbulent28 said:
wait, whats this about the 360 controller?
im new to android, so im learning as i go
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In 3.1 it is promised to support variety of USB devices, including even Xbox360 wired controller (demonstrated during Google IO 2011).
This is great news! I'm loving the support Asus is giving this tablet!
http://www.facebook.com/ASUSEee/posts/198383890205017 Since the facebook post wasn't linked.
Asus EEE Facebook said:
Hi all,
We know you’re anxious about our Android 3.1 update. We’ve heard from our PM team that ASUS has already received the Android 3.1 code from Google and work has started on the update.
We will provide Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) updates for all ASUS Eee Pad tablet devices on a market by market basis. This online firmware update will include Android 3.1.
Watch this page for more updates, no pun intended.
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I've always had great experience with Asus on the pc hardware side of things. I'm glad to see they're keeping up their standards with Android.
Just a wild question, but would HC 3.1 support USB Speakers too ?
lol just had a thought it wont take long to roll the update out since so few people actually have the tablet...
keroppilee said:
lol just had a thought it wont take long to roll the update out since so few people actually have the tablet...
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Totally because amount of tablets equals development time right? Oh wait....
seshmaru said:
Totally because amount of tablets equals development time right? Oh wait....
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I would assume he was talking about not having to do a prolonged, staged rollout once the update is ready. Not development time.
bedoig said:
I would assume he was talking about not having to do a prolonged, staged rollout once the update is ready. Not development time.
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prolonged staged rollout is pretty much because of SKU's, not cause of amount of tablets.
shawnbuell said:
Asus just posted on their U.S. facebook that they are currently working on getting an OTA update to 3.1!
I am really excited to be able to hook up my 360 controller. Emulations gonna be amazing.
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Master Emulator TF compatability thread, apps, roms, controllers. Please contribute.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074709
~DC
Hmmm hopefully we can use this as a benchmark on how long it will take for us to get updates. Obviously the Xoom got it first because that is the device google builds on but with the lack on skin on the Transformer this really will tell us how they will be.
Dark lord me said:
Hmmm hopefully we can use this as a benchmark on how long it will take for us to get updates. Obviously the Xoom got it first because that is the device google builds on but with the lack on skin on the Transformer this really will tell us how they will be.
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I thought that Asus did some light skinning, a few buttons and added a few apps.
It looks like Samsung did a whole lot more work.
jerrykur said:
I thought that Asus did some light skinning, a few buttons and added a few apps.
It looks like Samsung did a whole lot more work.
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Apps probably aren't hard or light skinning either. Samsung did a whole lot more work, or added a whole lot more bloat?
zapatathemute said:
This is great news! I'm loving the support Asus is giving this tablet!
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+1
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Hello Everybody, I am new to this forum, but not XDA. I am soon to be buying a Eee Pad Transformer, but there is one major setback. I love my brother's xoom. It's amazing, fast, smooth, and all functions work. The one thing I've seen is how the Transformer doesn't look like the Xoom (so I'm led to believe it's dotted with ASUS's own software, while still running Honeycomb). Is there an easy fix for this? I've looked at the custom roms and can't find one that looks to be almost exactly like the Xoom. But I am a N3wb when it comes to Tablets, so I would really like some details on what to expect, from several people on performance, and preferably pro's and con's.
Thanks IA
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Hello Everybody, I am new to this forum, but not XDA. I am soon to be buying a Eee Pad Transformer, but there is one major setback. I love my brother's xoom. It's amazing, fast, smooth, and all functions work. The one thing I've seen is how the Transformer doesn't look like the Xoom (so I'm led to believe it's dotted with ASUS's own software, while still running Honeycomb). Is there an easy fix for this? I've looked at the custom roms and can't find one that looks to be almost exactly like the Xoom. But I am a N3wb when it comes to Tablets, so I would really like some details on what to expect, from several people on performance, and preferably pro's and con's.
Thanks IA
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All Honeycomb tablets at this time (with the exception of Galaxy Tab 10.1) are running stock Honeycomb. Some tablets may add apps of their own but it is not really bloatware.
If you're talking about the buttons on the bottom left there is a easy fix for that. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1120014&highlight=Xoom
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All Honeycomb tablets at this time (with the exception of Galaxy Tab 10.1) are running stock Honeycomb. Some tablets may add apps of their own but it is not really bloatware.
If you're talking about the buttons on the bottom left there is a easy fix for that. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1120014&highlight=Xoom
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Yes sir, thank you. That is a big help. Now what should i be expecting? i know I'm going to root it, but do you suggest much after that?
gobluewolverines4 said:
Yes sir, thank you. That is a big help. Now what should i be expecting? i know I'm going to root it, but do you suggest much after that?
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Umm.. you could flash a kernel and ROM afterwards?
Development is very limited as Honeycomb is closed-source.
Out of the box experience is amazing on Honeycomb though.
zephiK said:
Umm.. you could flash a kernel and ROM afterwards?
Development is very limited as Honeycomb is closed-source.
Out of the box experience is amazing on Honeycomb though.
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Oh alright. Thank you very much!
gobluewolverines4 said:
Oh alright. Thank you very much!
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Not a problem! and rooting is easy as one-click. Look at the "NVflash" thread in dev forums for more details.
Possibly getting one this week or next weekend!
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Just FYI, I had a Xoom before I got my Transformer. I am _much_ happier with my Transformer, both in terms of the screen (a huge improvement) and how Asus is supporting the device. Of course, the keyboard dock is a huge plus that nobody else can match...
Not knocking the Xoom, but rather to say that you won't likely regret your decision between them.
Ordered my b!+ch just now on Amazon!
Boom
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I have been looking at buying the Asus Transformer Prime. And was pretty much sold on it until I ran across this..
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http://www.android-advice.com/2011/the-official-google-branded-nexus-tablet/
Anyone seen any specs on it?
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I was pissed when i heard this cuz i just but the Asus Transformer 3weeks ago and now i hear about this.. This Nexus Tablet batter make it toss my Asus Transformer out the window.. Cuz i dont see no improvement hardware wise with the galaxy nexus vs galaxy s2
if you want one now, the xoom is basically an nexus tablet. well just have wait an see, for an few months.
If Nexus Tab:Nexus Phone::Galaxy Tab:Galaxy Phone, I'll stick with Galaxy phones and tabs for superior hardware, since Touchwiz is becoming driver support rather than ui.
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I was pissed when i heard this
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I can totally understand that. I would be pissed too!
How has the Transformer been for you so far? Any regrets buying it besides a newer model coming out?
tkeyes said:
if you want one now, the xoom is basically an nexus tablet. well just have wait an see, for an few months.
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Ya I do want one now! I have trying to hold out for the Transformer 2, but I have almost went and grabbed something else on a couple occasions now. ;-) Normally I am fairly patient though, so I can wait if I think I'm getting a better product. I have looked at the xoom a couple times. Something rubs me wrong with it though. Maybe the whole Motorola and locked boot loader fiasco. I am not sure this applies to the xoom however and maybe just their phones. I keep getting the feeling of some hidden hoopla I'm going to run across.
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If Nexus Tab:Nexus Phone::Galaxy Tab:Galaxy Phone, I'll stick with Galaxy phones and tabs for superior hardware, since Touchwiz is becoming driver support rather than ui.
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It's been hard for me not to just grab a samsung tab and be done with it! I have enjoyed my epic and the hardware has been outstanding! I guess there are two things keeping me from doing that
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1) The tegra 3 quad core in the prime. (hardware)
2) Just wanting something a lil different from my phone I guess.
The main things that are important to me is hardware, and developer support. The Epic would just not be the same without either of those! So, I want that in a tablet as well.
I also will need to get a windows 8 tablet due to my job so I wanted to keep the price down on the android tablet. However that Transformer Primes hardware and promises of ICS soon is making that tough! ;-)
Well, from doing some more digging with google it looks like their tablet is still 6 months away.
However, I am in the market for a tablet before then. Looks like google won't be getting my money this time around!
Hopefully they will release details on specs at CES in January as I am curious what's in it.
D-Buckner said:
I can totally understand that. I would be pissed too!
How has the Transformer been for you so far? Any regrets buying it besides a newer model
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IM loving this thing. I use it for everything .. I just wish it had a lil more support when it comes to development.. No im not upset about prime cuz i got my transformer for a good deal and plus quad-core is only good for gaming which i dont do much of on a tablet..
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I hope every one realizes this is purely rumor at this point.
zanderman112 said:
I hope every one realizes this is purely rumor at this point.
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If only there was a rumor thread.
The Root said:
If only there was a rumor thread.
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I saw that coming lol. I was gonna update it yesterday, but i got sidetracked lol
The Root said:
If only there was a rumor thread.
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LOL ^^^^^ this ^^^^^ LOL
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I hope every one realizes this is purely rumor at this point.
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maybe I jumped the gun a little on this one. Nice catch!
I blame the article and those darn journalist however! ;-) After all, the article title does say official! Plus it was 4 am or so when I read it.
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If Nexus Tab:Nexus Phone::Galaxy Tab:Galaxy Phone, I'll stick with Galaxy phones and tabs for superior hardware, since Touchwiz is becoming driver support rather than ui.
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Agree - I've been eyeing a Galaxy Tab myself, thinking of upgrading from the Nook. Hopefully though, the Google tablet does happen - the more choices, the merrier
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Agree - I've been eyeing a Galaxy Tab myself, thinking of upgrading from the Nook. Hopefully though, the Google tablet does happen - the more choices, the merrier
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Galaxy Tab 11.6 is coming in like February and sounds sick.
txtmikhail said:
IM loving this thing. I use it for everything .. I just wish it had a lil more support when it comes to development.. No im not upset about prime cuz i got my transformer for a good deal and plus quad-core is only good for gaming which i dont do much of on a tablet..
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If you hold tight, I'm sure there will be a TON of development for that device. It's the premire Android Tablet right now, so I expect some great things for it. Since it's so new and not everyone has one yet, dev will be a bit slow at the get-go, but I can assure you, it will pick up...and you'll be very happy.
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If you hold tight, I'm sure there will be a TON of development for that device. It's the premire Android Tablet right now, so I expect some great things for it. Since it's so new and not everyone has one yet, dev will be a bit slow at the get-go, but I can assure you, it will pick up...and you'll be very happy.
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Yea i know.. I read that cm9 is coming to the Transformer which im so happy cuz im pretty sure we'll get it before the Epic 4g does..
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What the hell?this tablet was the first honeycomb tablet ever and was like a nexus tablet with pure google(no skins). Developers are not many as it is and now this?what gives?
That's life.
By the way I'm running ICS on my Xoom now.
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Android300ZX said:
That's life.
By the way I'm running ICS on my Xoom now.
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ya but not officially and it's a matter of principle....
I'm not really surprised by that. But I have a feeling its not too long before the Xoom gets it....
As for my Xyboard, I have no idea whatsoever lol
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big ach said:
I'm not really surprised by that. But I have a feeling its not too long before the Xoom gets it....
As for my Xyboard, I have no idea whatsoever lol
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Xyboard doesent really bring so much to the table compared to xoom...another mistake right there
Android300ZX said:
That's life.
By the way I'm running ICS on my Xoom now.
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You are running a ics. I'm too but its not fun if you can't run many apps or games....only angry birds. So I'm going back to stock and wait for apps to work again.
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You are running a ics. I'm too but its not fun if you can't run many apps or games....only angry birds. So I'm going back to stock and wait for apps to work again.
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what ics rom were you running?Team EOS nightlies work really good and in the latest builds they made even the cameras work
Thats just not right....Getting beatin to the punch by a competitor at ur own game is just plain embarassing...shame on u Moto
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Thats just not right....Getting beatin to the punch by a competitor at ur own game is just plain embarassing...shame on u Moto
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well said, i thought the xoom will be the first:|. But anyway have you noticed that not many developers show interest in the xoom? i wonder why
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what ics rom were you running?Team EOS nightlies work really good and in the latest builds they made even the cameras work
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Rom works...everything else that its not UI native fc,lags or doesn't run at all.I'm running 32, great build, not complaining I know its a nightly
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Rom works...everything else that its not UI native fc,lags or doesn't run at all.I'm running 32, great build, not complaining I know its a nightly
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I am on the same rom and everything works i have no complain
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well said, i thought the xoom will be the first:|. But anyway have you noticed that not many developers show interest in the xoom? i wonder why
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I wonder too why? I mean every ad or demo about the power of android tablets where made with a Xoom. Maybe it was because of the bad media that everyone is on the fence about this awesome tablet.
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I wonder too why? I mean every ad or demo about the power of android tablets where made with a Xoom. Maybe it was because of the bad media that everyone is on the fence about this awesome tablet.
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It's odd, because it has the same price as the other high end tablet and it was the most popular as i said i considered it a NEXUS tablet, and it will probably not be the second one to receive ICS either, that will be the asus transformer
It's crap because not only wa the xoom branded as a GED ...
... not only did the Android team happily blog that ICS compiles for Xoom right out the gate with no tweaks ...
... not only did team EOS get leaked Chinese drivers to make everything work ...
... Motorola _still_ couldn't be bothered to get the update out in time.
Seriously they lined themselves up to have almost zero work on this port ... and they still blew it.
i also bought the xoom thinking it would be treated differently as it was the first "google tab" i have yet to see any special favoritism towards this device.
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and not even a date...
test..................
What a shocker Motorola borked an update, I guess they are too busy putting out 3 new phones and tablets every week to be bothered to do updates if google doesn't fix them they are done
I paid more for this thing when other tablets were out just so I didn't have to wait for updates...... Guess I was wrong
For the record the "test" wifi users signed up for last week still has not been released
Or maybe they don't want to look like dicks because Google bought them. Maybe Google want everyone to see that Motorola isn't its bff..... or its just the same old Motorola doing what they do best...nothing. you know what will put a cherry on top? Locking the boot loader.
From the sound of things for the soak test Wifi users were signing up for, Google is in control of the update, which makes sense, since it is a GED after all. It may not be Motorola's choice/decision.
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From twitter this time: https://twitter.com/#!/ASUS/status/164522714994974721
Hopefully they have made up their mind this time. Someone start the two-week countdown
Asus seems to have a problem deciding on when to release the real release-date and for how long it should continue to release prank-dates. The real release of the real release-date for the real release of ICS may or may not be right around the courner.
In the meantime, we could replace most of the world's nuclear powerstations with the whine contained in this very XDA thread. The power of both should more or less even out.
Good times.
Thanks for the update. I was waiting for an updated official source.
Too bad they can't just name a date. End all speculation. 'Mid february' is close but I want it less vague
........10 char
Ok i dont know why that pic came out so horribly pixelated very sorry anyway i got a timer widget set for 2weeks 12hrs
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My Transformer is super with 3.2.1. I'm wondering if ICS will bring some "extra super" stuff besides the interface?!?!
h.robert said:
My Transformer is super with 3.2.1. I'm wondering if ICS will bring some "extra super" stuff besides the interface?!?!
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Speed is one
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h.robert said:
My Transformer is super with 3.2.1. I'm wondering if ICS will bring some "extra super" stuff besides the interface?!?!
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I'm using a GNex since its release and I can tell you this: you'll be stunned. Not so much from the interface (which is very close to HC) but from the overall smoothness. I eagerly wanna try paulburtons ICS port, but I gave my TF away to a friend for 2 weeks
Yeah, I have ICS on my Nexus S, and I'm super excited to get it on my TF101. Most of the basic interface ideas come from Honeycomb, but very refined and improved. And yes, much better speed.
Just got ics alpha on my epic 4g.
After a day of playing with it, if anyone asks 'is it worth it to wait' you don't deserve it.
Wow. All i can say, my phone is giving my tf a run for its money now..
finally....
Someone knows if it will be worldwide or just like america/asia?
asder00 said:
finally....
Someone knows if it will be worldwide or just like america/asia?
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I think they'll roll out the update region by region to reduce server load (as they did with all the previous updates). But it should release globally within a few days.
You all know that mid Feb is going to be Valentines day. So better cancel those dates you got...and be prepared to wine and dine your TF101 instead that night!
Swyped from my Nexus One
SiNJiN76 said:
You all know that mid Feb is going to be Valentines day. So better cancel those dates you got...and be prepared to wine and dine your TF101 instead that night!
Swyped from my Nexus One
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Actually, showing off your newly ICS-enabled tablet to your SO sounds like a great date to me!
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Actually, showing off your newly ICS-enabled tablet to your SO sounds like a great date to me!
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Hahaha...either way...you'll be left alone with your TF...que (girl walking out the door).
We are slowly getting there. Can't wait to see the revolver version.
I just hope the TF101 ICS upgrade does not have all of the issues that the TF201 upgrade. Don't mean to be a Debbie Downer or anything. I just ordered my TF101 from Amazon last night after struggling with the 101 versus 201 decision. In the end it came down to the issue of the Wifi possible not working.
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Hahaha...either way...you'll be left alone with your TF...que (girl walking out the door).
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Ha ha, awesome.
xda-soar said:
I just hope the TF101 ICS upgrade does not have all of the issues that the TF201 upgrade. Don't mean to be a Debbie Downer or anything. I just ordered my TF101 from Amazon last night after struggling with the 101 versus 201 decision. In the end it came down to the issue of the Wifi possible not working.
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You know most of the problems have now been resolved? All the other noise is just fluff created by companies that are yet to launch a quad-core tablet...
asder00 said:
finally....
Someone knows if it will be worldwide or just like america/asia?
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If you're rooted it won't matter. Our fine devs will make it work for all.
Their facebook page just announced that it'll be "sometime this month"...
http://www.facebook.com/ASUS