Considering a tablet - Thrive vs. Transformer Prime

[Girevik]

I'm considering a tablet and think I really like the Asus Prime, but I'm wondering if at nearly 50% less the Thrive isn't a better option. Is the Prime worth the extra money (to be fair, the Thrive is a refurb)?

Or is there something else is the sub $500 range I should be looking at?

 

[n3vry]

How about the ASUS Transformer TF101? The ASUS tablets have Gorilla Glass, the Thrive doesn't.

 

[Girevik]

I just realized this morning there was a Transformer before the Prime and have asked about those two in the Prime forum. My understanding from a comparison I looked at, though, is that the Transformer does NOT have Gorilla glass, while the Prime does.

I do think my choice has come down to the Transformer or the prime (if I do decide to buy).

EDIT - Never mind...checked the specs online and the Transformer does indeed have Gorilla glass.