I contacted Viewsonic, asking about an official G Tablet Dock, and they transferred me to what they called the dedicated number for the G Tablet (actually apparently a U S Merchants number). The person I spoke with said that the official G Tablet Dock is already available and emailed me an order form.
Any thoughts on this? This is through U S Merchants, (who must be the official distributor of the G Tab since their sticker is on the back of the tablet) but there is no real technical information about the accessories on the order form; whether it is just the Malata dock, or if it is actually made with Viewsonic's blessing specifically for the G Pad.
The G Tablet U S Merchants number is on the order form, so I may try calling again and ask for more details about the dock. Order form attached, hope this is helpful.
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Any thoughts on this? This is through U S Merchants, (who must be the official distributor of the G Tab since their sticker is on the back of the tablet) but there is no real technical information about the accessories on the order form; whether it is just the Malata dock, or if it is actually made with Viewsonic's blessing specifically for the G Pad.
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There is nothing GTab specific about the dock, its just the malata dock its funny that they are also selling the cheap no name case with keyboard, one would think if there is ever a custom made case/keyboard it would show up with them.
The $50 price is hardly competitive.
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Can you point me in the direction of a competitive seller? Electroniccrap (out of stock) was selling it for $49 plus (from what I could tell) $9 shipping. The U S Merchants price includes shipping.
EDIT: The only other seller I could find is Ankaka, who sells for about $37 plus $8 shipping. Still about on par with US Merchants.
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Can you point me in the direction of a competitive seller? Electroniccrap (out of stock) was selling it for $49 plus (from what I could tell) $9 shipping. The U S Merchants price includes shipping.
EDIT: The only other seller I could find is Ankaka, who sells for about $37 plus $8 shipping. Still about on par with US Merchants.
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$44.99 shipped @ ankaka.
Its also $46 shipped @ merimobiles take an additional 5% off (welcome).
So this is exactly what I meant, they can't be competitive if they are offering the same (in fact even 10%-15% higher) price, not to mention the inconvenience of the ordering process (who is still using money orders/cheques), they will most properly end up drop-shipping it to you from Asia any way, just go straight to the source and order from one of the online retailers above and at least enjoy Paypal protection (just in case).
Most of the store are out of stock. You can ask them about this information. Malata's supplier decide to stop the DOCK'S production. But maybe some one have enough stock. They will resume production(or not) 1-2 month later.
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Can you point me in the direction of a competitive seller? Electroniccrap (out of stock) was selling it for $49 plus (from what I could tell) $9 shipping. The U S Merchants price includes shipping.
EDIT: The only other seller I could find is Ankaka, who sells for about $37 plus $8 shipping. Still about on par with US Merchants.
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I sell them through my eBay store but I only have 4 left in stock but I wouldn't say I am competitive on the price, however they are in stock in the US.
I only have the 4 plus I have 20 in route to me from China, but after that I'm not going to have any more to sell until Malata decides they want to produce them again. I would drop the price, but I don't want to sell out of them and not have any more to sell. :-(
I do have some news about a replacement dock coming out that is going to be cheaper in price. I will post more details in a new thread when this is confirmed, at the moment its only a rumor.
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I do have some news about a replacement dock coming out that is going to be cheaper in price. I will post more details in a new thread when I get conformation when this is confirmed, at the moment its only a rumor.
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Now thats an interesting rumor, any info about if that docking would still have HDMI and LAN ?!
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Now thats an interesting rumor, any info about if that docking would still have HDMI and LAN ?!
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Sounds like they are dropping the Ethernet.
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Sounds like they are dropping the Ethernet.
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I'm rather glad I bought my now, if that's the case. The ethernet port on the docking station was one of the big selling points for me for the G-Tablet; there are times when I will only have an ethernet connection available and no wireless...
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$44.99 shipped @ ankaka..
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Confirmed in stock. Emailed them the other night. I thought i had one secured on ebay. But apparently someone wanted it more than me.
Happy shopping to all!
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Confirmed in stock. Emailed them the other night.
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Same for merimobiles, ordered yesterday, received the tracking number earlier today.
Related
Does anybody got the official sleeve from Asus?
How good is it?
Where is good website I can buy one?
Thanks!
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Does anybody got the official sleeve from Asus?
How good is it?
Where is good website I can buy one?
Thanks!
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well, I am looking forward to buying this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...17145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B004V949OO
But right now its little pricey.
I ordered mine from here, and opted for standard USPS First Class Mail shipping.
http://www.upgradenation.com/775435/asus-notebook-accessory-90-ok00bg00010-tf101.html
Total came to $51.55, certainly not cheap. It will take a week to reach me, however, I have the exact same type of case for my Ipad 2 and it is a superior product, worth waiting for. Fits the unit like a glove, with no sag or slack, all major switches and ports remain accessible, works well as a stand and exudes quality throughout.
Amazon has it for $39.99 and with discount coupon I had for $10, it came out to $29 bucks, with 2 day shipping, FREE!
Amazon doesn't have it in stock, so I ordered from this website posted in a different thread:
http://www.excaliberpc.com/605684/asus-eee-pad-transformer-tf101.html
$46 was the total shipped, USPS Priority Mail, but I'm not getting a dock and this is the only real option for a true tablet case at the moment.
w00t! Finally in stock BY Amazon!
Got it with Prime. $39.99, no tax, free 2 day shipping! $39.99!
You sure about that? You can buy it, but the estimated ship date is 1-3 weeks.
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You sure about that? You can buy it, but the estimated ship date is 1-3 weeks.
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Damn you're right.
A few hours ago, you couldn't order it from Amazon, now you can. I put my order in but it says shipping May 11-13.
Oh well. No tax, free ship. Best place to buy right now.
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Amazon doesn't have it in stock, so I ordered from this website posted in a different thread:
http://www.excaliberpc.com/605684/asus-eee-pad-transformer-tf101.html
$46 was the total shipped, USPS Priority Mail, but I'm not getting a dock and this is the only real option for a true tablet case at the moment.
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Excaliberpc is doing preorders on even the 16gb. They're selling it for $50 over retail on Ebay, I doubt they have the sleeve in stock.
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Excaliberpc is doing preorders on even the 16gb. They're selling it for $50 over retail on Ebay, I doubt they have the sleeve in stock.
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ExcaliburPC is putting a ton of listings on ebay all "preorders" for may, and marking it up too.
Very annoying. If I was a customer of theirs, I'd stop being one.
Yeah, but the TF101 is listed as Pre-order, and the sleeves are listed as being in stock with a certain number left (19 to be exact), and the base price is the retail price of $39.99. If it doesn't ship by Friday I'll get a refund.
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Yeah, but the TF101 is listed as Pre-order, and the sleeves are listed as being in stock with a certain number left (19 to be exact), and the base price is the retail price of $39.99. If it doesn't ship by Friday I'll get a refund.
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Let us know if and when you get a tracking number. Hopefully my patience can hold out saving $10 on shipping, plus tax since they're in cali.
My compliments to those of you who landed this fish for less than I did.. I'm always impressed by the frugal souls on XDA, and hope my children emulate your example.
My sleeve has just shipped (rather faster than I expected), and I'll see it by Saturday, not too shabby. The main thing is that we're all getting the very best Transformer case currently available. Just take care of that velour exterior, which feels wonderful to the touch but tends to attract lint etc.
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My compliments to those of you who landed this fish for less than I did.. I'm always impressed by the frugal souls on XDA, and hope my children emulate your example.
My sleeve has just shipped (rather faster than I expected), and I'll see it by Saturday, not too shabby. The main thing is that we're all getting the very best Transformer case currently available. Just take care of that velour exterior, which feels wonderful to the touch but tends to attract lint etc.
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Where did you order from?
Where?
Amazon is 1 to 3 weeks shipping.
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Amazon is 1 to 3 weeks shipping.
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EXcaliberPC is selling it but they may not have it in stock too (i dont see it), or over priced!!!
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http://www.upgradenation.com/775435/asus-notebook-accessory-90-ok00bg00010-tf101.html
I cited this link earlier in this thread. Had never heard of this place before, but they had stock, albeit not at a competitive price. Decided to go for it since I can vouch for the quality of the case which, in design and materials, is identical to that I use with my Ipad 2.
BTW, many thanks again to Donatom3 for lighting my path to PC Richards. That worked out!
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http://www.upgradenation.com/775435/asus-notebook-accessory-90-ok00bg00010-tf101.html
I cited this link earlier in this thread. Had never heard of this place before, but they had stock, albeit not at a competitive price. Decided to go for it since I can vouch for the quality of the case which, in design and materials, is identical to that I use with my Ipad 2.
BTW, many thanks again to Donatom3 for lighting my path to PC Richards. That worked out!
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Oh sweet I thought people had problems with tthose PC Richards orders.
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Decided to go for it since I can vouch for the quality of the case which, in design and materials, is identical to that I use with my Ipad 2.
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Out of curiosity, what is it made of?
I got it from a auth seller on Amazon. Cost me a 25% mark up but UPS should deliver it along with my tf in a few hours. will post some pics.
For what it's worth (because it's backordered), the dock is now for sale at Best Buy (.com anyway). I'm waffling on the dock, but with my gift cards and RZ money, I can get it pretty cheap, plus I get a $10 gift card, so I'm probably going to take the plunge once it's in stock.
Amazon has it in stock now...
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Amazon has it in stock now...
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Thank you, gbcue. Contacted Amazon, ordered Dock, took out a free trial of Amazon Prime, got one-day service for $3.50 +/-, will cancel same within 30-days, might take a couple of days for delivery BUT THEY HAVE IT!!!!! Cancelled orders @ J & R and also Tiger Direct. Tiger has rec'd a shipment (much less than what it ordered), but it is going to take an unknown number of days for it to sort everything out and start shipping.
I'd grab the one from Amazon if I wasn't going to save so much from BB by using all my cards and points (good thing about being a tech nerd, a BB gift card is always a great gift!). I can wait, the dock is a luxury for my existing luxury
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For what it's worth (because it's backordered), the dock is now for sale at Best Buy (.com anyway). I'm waffling on the dock, but with my gift cards and RZ money, I can get it pretty cheap, plus I get a $10 gift card, so I'm probably going to take the plunge once it's in stock.
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I looked on bestbuy.com and didn't see it. Can you provide a link?
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Out of stock now
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I looked on bestbuy.com and didn't see it. Can you provide a link?
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+...155&skuId=2663006&ref=39&CJPID=1886881&loc=01
1:46PM out of stock.
nowinstock.net
they can notify if/when something is in stock.
I pre-ordered the dock from Best Buy and picked ship to store, so there was only tax to deal with. That's fine, though, since I can just walk it back in should something go wrong with it. The biggest issue is when it'll ship.
According to nowinstock, Adorama has it in stock.
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I checked in and verified my Dock should be shipped on the 10th.
HOWEVER, I also noticed the price was now $179. There are 4 left. The kicker is I got mine for the "standard" price of $149. This is from another private vendor. The private price has been steadily going down on Amazon. This is around $100 less that it had previously been, but still a rip off. I think mine is coming directly from Amazon, not through any third-party vendor.
They're back in stock, but not in any stores near me, so I can't use my promo coupons
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They're back in stock, but not in any stores near me, so I can't use my promo coupons
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BB is backordered...is that what you meant?
Cost central
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I checked in and verified my Dock should be shipped on the 10th.
HOWEVER, I also noticed the price was now $179. There are 4 left. The kicker is I got mine for the "standard" price of $149. This is from another private vendor. The private price has been steadily going down on Amazon. This is around $100 less that it had previously been, but still a rip off. I think mine is coming directly from Amazon, not through any third-party vendor.
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Im getting my dock tomorrow... just paid $118 +shipping from Costcentral.com
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BB is backordered...is that what you meant?
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When I posted at 8:15am, they weren't backordered.
Just checked Costcentral. Now out of stock. Congratulations Cristian on that $118 price. Pretty low. Checked Amazon. My order @ $149 shipped today; should get tomorrow. Amazon price now $193.98 from yet another private vendor!!!! The way the price keeps fluctuating @ Amazon is really funny.
Back in stock at BB...just ordered.
Dock @ BB
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Back in stock at BB...just ordered.
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what are you typing in for the search? i typed in asus transformer dock and i get nothing?
Try this "Asus - USB 2.0 Docking Station"
It appears the dock is being carried in-store now -- every store near me has it. I've got some RZ bucks and a 12% off coupon (that includes tablet accessories!), so I guess I'll finally take the plunge.
Sears currently has the Dock. It's 149.99 plus tax and shipping. Cheaper than I found on amazon.com... which I usually buy from.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00384015000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
If that doesn't work just go to sears.com and type asus transformer.
Shipping is supposed to be quick, within 5 days. If this helps... don't forget the thanks button.
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VEGAntab 5.1 gtab
Original D1 running Bugless Beast
Stock Asus Transformer
good find, i almost bought one off ebay, but this is good.. *ordered*
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Just FYI: It's not Amazon that's marking up the dock, it's other sellers using their storefronts. Saying that Amazon is selling above MSRP is like saying that eBay is doing so. In reality, both those sites are serving only as the listing and payment mechanisms for other sellers.
When the dock has been in stock directly from Amazon, it's at $149.
Yawn. Amazon meaning amazon marketplace. Ie the place the merchants sell their goods and are selling above list price atm. Sorry for the lack of specificity between amazon as a retailer and amazon as a conglomeration of multiple retailers. Commense self-definistration.
Use code SEARSJUNE for $10 off...
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Use code SEARSJUNE for $10 off...
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Wish I had known about that code 6 hours ago before I ordered, arrgh. Just glad I found a place with them instock, so I'm happy, and pickup at my local store is very nice.
bestbuy.com also has the dock in stock, just got mines in today
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Wish I had known about that code 6 hours ago before I ordered, arrgh. Just glad I found a place with them instock, so I'm happy, and pickup at my local store is very nice.
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Wish I had known about that code 6 hours ago before I ordered, arrgh. Just glad I found a place with them instock, so I'm happy, and pickup at my local store is very nice.
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I tried the code and it said not available for this product
FYI, I just found it on amazon.com for $149 with free super-saver shipping. If anybody is currently looking, check it out.
http://www.amazon.com/Transformer-TF101-Keyboard-Docking-Station/dp/B004U78628
Please don't post multiple threads on the same topic
Badwolve1
As stated in title, I wanna buy a prime tablet from amazon but their prices are ridiculous at the moment. The only one close to the average 499$ price tag are the used ones.
With all the problems I've been reading about this tablet, I still feel drawn to testing my luck.
The main reason I want to use Amazon is for the "billmelater" option. March is a very heavy birthday filled month in my family so I wont have the actual cash till around may.... I don't want to wait until may.
Also, if i have to start with the sending back n forth process because of light bleeds, reboots, etc etc how is the process with Amazon.com? Is it a headache?
Thanks in advance for everyone's opinion on the matter. I want to make a purchase soon so it can come tomorrow hahaha I want to play with this tablet asap.
Why not just get it new at Officedepot.com? If you order now you will receive it by "Estimated Delivery Date: 02/10/2012." Just checked for you That's where I ordered my Prime. I have no issues whatsoever No wifi/BT fallouts. GPS works great!
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As stated in title, I wanna buy a prime tablet from amazon but their prices are ridiculous at the moment. The only one close to the average 499$ price tag are the used ones.
With all the problems I've been reading about this tablet, I still feel drawn to testing my luck.
The main reason I want to use Amazon is for the "billmelater" option. March is a very heavy birthday filled month in my family so I wont have the actual cash till around may.... I don't want to wait until may.
Also, if i have to start with the sending back n forth process because of light bleeds, reboots, etc etc how is the process with Amazon.com? Is it a headache?
Thanks in advance for everyone's opinion on the matter. I want to make a purchase soon so it can come tomorrow hahaha I want to play with this tablet asap.
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If you buy a used prime at $499, your not looking hard enough. But if you really want a prime here is one at jr.com:
Asus Prime Jr.com
Or go to your local BestBuy and tell the sale's clerk you want place an "OMS order SKU: 4038674" theyll ask for a mode of payment and ask you if you want if you are picking up at the store or home delivery in about a week. Even if they are out of stock at BestBuy the "OMS" will check the one of the warehouse of Bestbuy and get you one.
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Why not just get it new at Officedepot? If you order now you will receive it by "Estimated Delivery Date: 02/10/2012." Just checked for you That's where I ordered my Prime. I have no issues whatsoever No wifi/BT fallouts. GPS works great!
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Because I want to pay with "Bill Me Later" so I can pay in installments or all at once within 6 months without interests rates. I don't have the option of dishing out ~550$ TODAY. So BillMeLater is my only option at the moment. I check before, I don't think Office Depot gives that option to bill later.
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If you buy a used prime at $499, your not looking hard enough. But if you really want a prime here is one at jr.com:
[had to erase link cuz im a new member]!
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Same reason - Bill Me Later
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Or go to your local BestBuy and tell the sale's clerk you want place an "OMS order SKU: 4038674" theyll ask for a mode of payment and ask you if you want if you are picking up at the store or home delivery in about a week. Even if they are out of stock at BestBuy the "OMS" will check the one of the warehouse of Bestbuy and get you one.
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Would they accept bill me later that way? =/ Im almost certain the bestbuys around my area have a few in stores. I was playing with the display one all weekend and that's what fueled the fires of temptation for this device.
If someone is selling it this close to release, it probably has defects
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If selling is selling it this close to release, it probably has defects
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Not sure what you're trying to say but it seemed like "if they are selling it this close to release...." which I agree that's why im extremely hesistant. But I don't understand why the Amazon prices are so incredibly high when they are supposed to be the cheaper online stores.
I'd wait or try to find another means of paying for one new somewhere else.
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But I don't understand why the Amazon prices are so incredibly high when they are supposed to be the cheaper online stores.
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The reason is that those aren't being sold by Amazon, they're being sold by other companies THROUGH Amazon's storefront. They're basically what you would find if you went to eBay--third parties selling them at a premium because demand continues to outstrip supply.
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The reason is that those aren't being sold by Amazon, they're being sold by other companies THROUGH Amazon's storefront. They're basically what you would find if you went to eBay--third parties selling them at a premium because demand continues to outstrip supply.
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I see, so when supply starts to meet demand, Amazon will drop in prices a bit to match the norm. Guess ill be playing with the display a little longer LOL I wonder if I can get BB to sell the display to me for a reduced price >_>
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I see, so when supply starts to meet demand, Amazon will drop in prices a bit to match the norm. Guess ill be playing with the display a little longer LOL I wonder if I can get BB to sell the display to me for a reduced price >_>
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Amazon doesn't control the prices for their third party vendors. Amazon just controls the prices where Amazon is the seller. As previous poster pointed out, other vendors use the Amazon storefront, which is the case here. When Amazon sells the Prime, Amazon prices it at $499.
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Because I want to pay with "Bill Me Later" so I can pay in installments or all at once within 6 months without interests rates. I don't have the option of dishing out ~550$ TODAY. So BillMeLater is my only option at the moment. I check before, I don't think Office Depot gives that option to bill later.
Same reason - Bill Me Later
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I believe PayPal also has billmelater....don't quote me but I THINK jr.com accepts paypal ergo billmelater
as for buying it used....I agree with the others (it's most likely returned models from the early batches) b/c it's a lot more trouble than it's worth
hope that helps
I'm not sure how many TFP's have been returned, but its possible factory refurbed TFP's might be available soon at a discount. If you can wait a month, you might get a good deal.
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I see, so when supply starts to meet demand, Amazon will drop in prices a bit to match the norm. Guess ill be playing with the display a little longer LOL I wonder if I can get BB to sell the display to me for a reduced price >_>
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Just to be perfectly clear, these higher-priced units are NOT being sold by Amazon, and Amazon is NOT setting the prices on them. They're being sold by 3rd parties at whatever price those 3rd parties want to sell for. Again, it's like eBay, only through Amazon's equivalent (pretty much anyone can sell things through Amazon).
When Amazon ITSELF has the Prime in stock, they sell it at the standard retail price ($499 for 32GB, $599 for 64GB).
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B00TX5T4A0/...G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&tag=affilizr-de-111-21 - translation : https://translate.google.fr/transla...G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&tag=affilizr-de-111-21
no availability date though ...
source : http://forum.hardware.fr/hfr/gsmgpspda/tablette/unique-tablet-tablette-sujet_29199_2.htm#t1940567
ps : lte is 649E : http://www.amazon.de/Sony-Tablet-PC-TFT-Display-Octa-Core-Prozessor-Megapixel-Kamera/dp/B00U14TNF8
http://forum.hardware.fr/hfr/gsmgpspda/tablette/unique-tablet-tablette-sujet_29199_2.htm#t1940567
Being that people are having trouble getting their hands on one I advise giving eBay a shot.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...blet.TRS0&_nkw=sony+xperia+z4+tablet&_sacat=0
Also when does this ship in the US!?!?!?
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Being that people are having trouble getting their hands on one I advise giving eBay a shot.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...blet.TRS0&_nkw=sony+xperia+z4+tablet&_sacat=0
Also when does this ship in the US!?!?!?
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I'm afraid of the low feedback count. Otherwise I'd be all over it.
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I'm afraid of the low feedback count. Otherwise I'd be all over it.
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Don't waste your time and risk your money on eBay. Expansys is already selling the LTE version for $700 including shipping. For another $35, they'll extend the warranty they provide from six to 18 months. (With their warranty, if Sony USA refuses to cover the device, Expansys will return it to the country from which it came, handle the warranty repair for you, and then return it to the USA once more.)
http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-xperia-z4-tablet-lte-sgp771-black-unlocked-32gb-278961/
http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-xperia-z4-tablet-lte-sgp771-white-unlocked-32gb-278962/
I've bought my last three phones from them, and have had a great experience every time. Other than as a customer, I have no relationship with them:
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Don't waste your time and risk your money on eBay. Expansys is already selling the LTE version for $700 including shipping. For another $35, they'll extend the warranty they provide from six to 18 months. (With their warranty, if Sony USA refuses to cover the device, Expansys will return it to the country from which it came, handle the warranty repair for you, and then return it to the USA once more.)
http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-xperia-z4-tablet-lte-sgp771-black-unlocked-32gb-278961/
http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-xperia-z4-tablet-lte-sgp771-white-unlocked-32gb-278962/
I've bought my last three phones from them, and have had a great experience every time. Other than as a customer, I have no relationship with them:
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Awesome. Thanks for the info. I was about to pull the trigger lol.
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Awesome. Thanks for the info. I was about to pull the trigger lol.
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No problem! I know Clove.co.uk is another site some folks recommend for buying from overseas, but I've never used it myself. They do seem to have it in stock as well, though...
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No problem! I know Clove.co.uk is another site some folks recommend for buying from overseas, but I've never used it myself. They do seem to have it in stock as well, though...
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I hope you're right, cuz expansys has some bad reviews. I just placed my order though.
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I hope you're right, cuz expansys has some bad reviews. I just placed my order though.
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Good luck! All I can tell you is that I bought my HTC One X, my wife's HTC One X+ and my Xperia Z2 from them, and every one was a good experience. The One X+ was the only one where I had any problems at all -- I'd actually ordered a One S, but they couldn't source it and so after waiting a while, they offered me the much better One X+ at well below their retail price.
And for my Xperia Z2, I ordered the phone, two docks and headphones, then they contacted me to let me know I could save money by buying a new, unopened Z2 UK kit that a customer bought and returned without opening, with that specific kit including the headphones I'd bought separately. They actually saved me a good bit by doing so, when they could've just filled the order I had made and got more money out of me...
So yes, three good experiences and I'm very happy with them. Hopefully you will be too! I'm pretty certain once I can afford the Z4 Tablet, I'll be getting it from Expansys, unless somehow Sony USA miraculously sets a reasonable price for the tablet. (Last time around, I paid less to them for the phone, two docks, headphones, extended warranty and expedited shipping than I'd have paid to Sony USA for just the phone by itself.)
We'll see. Here's to hoping. I'm not overly concerned with the timeframe as much as I am just getting it.
Anyone know where I can get the Keyboard seperately? They never released the keyboard for the Z2 Tab Internationally so I'm going to use this. The only one I have found is this one: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301652441507?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
But $288 AUD for a keyboard alone IS CRAZY. I was expecting to spend like $100...
*EDIT* Found it a bit cheaper on http://www.expansys.com.au/sony-blu...or-sony-xperia-z4-tablet-black-qwerty-275344/ $240 + 18 Postage AUD
http://www.amazon.de/Sony-BKB-50-Bl...&qid=1433574303&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=bkb50 Comes to $214 AUD but no shipping to Aus.
http://www.mobilezap.com.au/53608-official-sony-xperia-z4-tablet-bluetooth-keyboard-case-black.htm $233.50 + $30 postage AUD :/
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But $288 AUD for a keyboard alone IS CRAZY. I was expecting to spend like $100...
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You're not going to find it for $100 or even anything close to that. The keyboard alone, direct from Sony, costs 15,880 yen in Japan. That's the equivalent of AU$166 in their home market, and you've got to add the cost of international shipping PLUS a profit margin to make it worth their while for any company selling you one as a parallel import. I'd figure $220 is the absolute minimum you're going to find it for anywhere...
I bought at Clove - 482.50 GBP, but it bundles BKB50 Bluetooth Keyboard!