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Oh the glory and the smell of a new phone. As I posted a few weeks ago, the HTC S420 is coming. This is the follow on to the StarTrek and I must say, with some nice feature upgrades. We know, there is NO WiFi, but I am willing to sacrifice sleekness for a few things. Did we already mention that it will have WM6, 400Mhz CPU, GPS Receiver, Quad-Band, FM Radio, UMTS, and a 2.0 mega-pixel camera. Oh yea!!
So gentlemen and ladies, get your Credit Cards warmed up because supposedly we have a RTS/Release date of May 16th, 2007.
Here are some sites that are taking pre-orders. Click here to see some Froogle ads. (I in no way endorse these sites) Matter of fact I prefer the good ol' eBay way or MobilePlanet myself.
And yes...The initial sticker price is high but just give it a few weeks and your carriers should have them in stock.
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joeyyoung said:
Oh the glory and the smell of a new phone. As I posted a few weeks ago, the HTC S420 is coming. This is the follow on to the StarTrek and I must say, with some nice feature upgrades. We know, there is NO WiFi, but I am willing to sacrifice sleekness for a few things. Did we already mention that it will have WM6, 400Mhz CPU, GPS Receiver, Quad-Band, FM Radio, UMTS, and a 2.0 mega-pixel camera. Oh yea!!
So gentlemen and ladies, get your Credit Cards warmed up because supposedly we have a RTS/Release date of May 16th, 2007.
Here are some sites that are taking pre-orders. Click here to see some Froogle ads. (I in no way endorse these sites) Matter of fact I prefer the good ol' eBay way or MobilePlanet myself.
And yes...The initial sticker price is high but just give it a few weeks and your carriers should have them in stock.
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Correction on Date - Received new word that it will be May 18th, 2007.
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Thanks for the info. This is the first time I read something about a release date of this little beauty.
In Denmark??
Hi.. Do you think that this phone is gonna be on the marked in may, in Denmark to??
Would be great
hmm ive only seen a mock up CGI type pic of the unit not an actual live photo,any around?
Today it's the 18th. No news on it so far on the Net. I hope it will be released soon, though I do not excpect it before june. We'll see.
I hoping we at least see it in June. No one has yet seen a pre-production/release model yet which usually crops up first. I checked with Haider at SMG and he has no word. There are a couple of folks who have the pre-production S630s so we will probably see that released first. Dopod has also announced their version of. As of yet, I have seen no official announcements on the erato.
I need it the HTC S420
if there not even an in the wild tru pic knocking around the net ,then i doubt we are anywere near getting it myself
jaceuk said:
if there not even an in the wild tru pic knocking around the net ,then i doubt we are anywere near getting it myself
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I agree. Let's hope their just looking for better battery life before releasing this little baby.
I was hoping it would be out...and that the Bluetooth to Uconnect would sound better (my main complaint about the StarTrek)
Steve
Arrrggg...
Damm, i hope they release it soon it´s difficult to wait...
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Damm, i hope they release it soon it´s difficult to wait...
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this happens everytime we get specs we are always disappointed with release time. but i for one will be getting raped buying the import for cingular becuase i wont wait love how its 3g ready for cings band.
HTC S420 (also known as Erato) has been canceled.
HTC announced it on 29. May. They cancel releasing and doesnt start to produce the smartphone.
That sucks but would not be totally unexpected.
Can you give us the link to the press release since it's not (yet) on one of the HTC sites?
This message appeared here: http://obchod.sunnysoft.cz/scripts/shop_NF.asp
It's Czech, not English. But I am sure you understand what does mean the cross on the picture.
HTC S420 Still on Track
moneytoo said:
HTC S420 (also known as Erato) has been canceled.
HTC announced it on 29. May. They cancel releasing and doesnt start to produce the smartphone.
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I find that weird that they are canceling a great phone but you never know. I did call the HTC Bellevue office and they knew nothing of a cancellation. I will email the Taiwanese location and see if there have been any developments. You never know.
Just do clarify, Froogle and PDAdb.net has the phone still coming in July now.
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This message appeared here: http://obchod.sunnysoft.cz/scripts/shop_NF.asp
It's Czech, not English. But I am sure you understand what does mean the cross on the picture.
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Well, that's just what sunnysoft said. And after all the crap they posted (i.e. Qtek 8500 has miniUSB, selling extUSB>JACK as microUSB>JACK,............), who will believe to what they said? They also said that Treo 750 will never be shipped to Europe
Another info from simon211175 at modaco (his post)
Last week I emailed HTC europe to find out if the StrTrk/Qtek 8500 was going to be given the WM6 facelift. When they said (in vague terms) "no", I asked when its successor (S420/Erato) will be out.
The reply was "The release date for the HTC 420 is expected to be in July 2007"
I know this probably means September at the earliest, but it's a start.
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Now I am a bit confused but this message may be few days older...
Well, so far the Czech Sunnysoft site is the only one claiming the Erato is cancelled. No other site confirming it or confirmation from HTC. So, let's cross fingers for a July release
Hey I don't normally post on here, I have been over at ppcgeeks for over a year now and thought everyone would like to read this. Hopefully its true.
"Read this before you start flaming....
So, recognizing that it is definately NOT early Q1 2008 anymore, I decided to go on an info seeking quest with Sprint Customer Service. After about 45 minutes of being put on hold...transfered twice...some social engineering....I finally got transfered to a device engineer. Mind you, this was not any type of customer service rep or tech support guy. This was an engineer who actually worked on it.
He confirmed, and very quickly I might add (didn't need to look anything up....he immediately knew the answer), that the update we all DESPERATELY want will come out this Friday, February 15th. I said to him, "This Friday? That's a strange day. You guys usually release on Mondays." He replied, "Yes, it is an unusual day. We are releasing it on Friday because it's already late to market."
I think this is pretty credible info. He backed it up with admission of a strange release day and the fact that it's late.
Now, bring it on Naysayers...."
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=18489
We don't flame here:-D
I'm pretty sure this is the tenth "for sure" release date we've heard.
Well, I was on hold with Sprint for almost 45 minutes and was told that the new update was coming out on Friday. He couldn't give me any details other than that. Sounds promising, but I'm not going to hold my breath!
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I'm pretty sure this is the tenth "for sure" release date we've heard.
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I know, but I am just hoping that Sprint will follow through on one of them. At least by default.
here is why I wouldn't believe this...(and I'm not flaming the poster here just pointing out some inconsistencies...)
1 - If it was actually done and what he said was true they would have released it as soon as it was officially DONE...for the same reasons he said it would be released on a friday...It's Late...Why delay till friday if it is complete?
2 - Sorint isn't the one actually working on this release...HTC is! All Sprint might do is integrate it into a ROM for their phones but HTC was the one actually working on the radio. Maybe the radio is done and Spint has it but again if they had it why wait till friday to release it?
Only reason to wait on a release is for testing purposes...
And if that is true then they could just as easily find a problem and delay again...
No matter what the truth is, It will be done when it's done! We have DCD's ROMs to work with for now. And even if Sprint does release Friday it will take a day or two before guys like DCD and No2Chem extract the stable radio in it and cook up some Roms for everyone else.
The only thing I know thats happening on Friday for Sprint is that my neighbor and good friend maybe out of a job, Sprint is going through a MASSIVE restructuring and layoff. His support area is going from 15 cell site techs to 7.... Sprints got real issues other than slow ROM updates
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And even if Sprint does release Friday it will take a day or two before guys like DCD and No2Chem extract the stable radio in it and cook up some Roms for everyone else.
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i dont know about a few days, when the 3.16 beta was leaked DCD had cooked roms up in about 8 hours, lol
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here is why I wouldn't believe this...(and I'm not flaming the poster here just pointing out some inconsistencies...)
1 - If it was actually done and what he said was true they would have released it as soon as it was officially DONE...for the same reasons he said it would be released on a friday...It's Late...Why delay till friday if it is complete?
2 - Sorint isn't the one actually working on this release...HTC is! All Sprint might do is integrate it into a ROM for their phones but HTC was the one actually working on the radio. Maybe the radio is done and Spint has it but again if they had it why wait till friday to release it?
Only reason to wait on a release is for testing purposes...
And if that is true then they could just as easily find a problem and delay again...
No matter what the truth is, It will be done when it's done! We have DCD's ROMs to work with for now. And even if Sprint does release Friday it will take a day or two before guys like DCD and No2Chem extract the stable radio in it and cook up some Roms for everyone else.
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You'd be surprised. I used to work for a company (will let the company rename nameless) that did all the picturemail testing and QA for sprint phones and when we would get new firmware and everything was QAed and done and certified for release the firmware was not "immediately" released. They ALWAYS set a date a for real production but would have it in "production" for a week or so with the sprint people to make sure everything worked fine.
why dont they just mail the files to dcd or colonel and let them do it for em? seems like something would actually get done and done right.
Tregrad said:
why dont they just mail the files to dcd or colonel and let them do it for em? seems like something would actually get done and done right.
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You know, that does make sense...
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Hey I don't normally post on here, I have been over at ppcgeeks for over a year now and thought everyone would like to read this. Hopefully its true.
"Read this before you start flaming....
So, recognizing that it is definately NOT early Q1 2008 anymore, I decided to go on an info seeking quest with Sprint Customer Service. After about 45 minutes of being put on hold...transfered twice...some social engineering....I finally got transfered to a device engineer. Mind you, this was not any type of customer service rep or tech support guy. This was an engineer who actually worked on it.
He confirmed, and very quickly I might add (didn't need to look anything up....he immediately knew the answer), that the update we all DESPERATELY want will come out this Friday, February 15th. I said to him, "This Friday? That's a strange day. You guys usually release on Mondays." He replied, "Yes, it is an unusual day. We are releasing it on Friday because it's already late to market."
I think this is pretty credible info. He backed it up with admission of a strange release day and the fact that it's late.
Now, bring it on Naysayers...."
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=18489
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I'll check with my friend who leaked me the early testing version with GPS and RevA
I'm sure he's reliable
I am just confused why the release will be Friday. Usually they release Monday just in case there are any issues they have tech support on hand M-F to fix the issues. I am talking even the basic issues with a good rom. Plus everyone knows the techs do not set the release data. Upper Management sets the release date once they feel like it is in control. Just my opinion.
they cant tech their way out of a wet paper sack anyway. the devs in here are far better support than any pin head at sprint will ever be. Ill wait for the xda gurus and the ppc guys (if they get their site working right) to put thier heads together and build a screamin rom for us all
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they cant tech their way out of a wet paper sack anyway. the devs in here are far better support than any pin head at sprint will ever be. Ill wait for the xda gurus and the ppc guys (if they get their site working right) to put thier heads together and build a screamin rom for us all
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Are you stupid or something? Do you really think any carrier makes thier own ROM? HTC does all of it, every little bit, and then carriers bug test and HTC sends them another. Why do people think carriers make phones or software? All they make is a network.
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Are you stupid or something? Do you really think any carrier makes thier own ROM? HTC does all of it, every little bit, and then carriers bug test and HTC sends them another. Why do people think carriers make phones or software? All they make is a network.
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Oh no... and carefull tossing around accusations of "stupidity"... You've already touched upon testing, but also often either in house or contracted out development is done for carrier specific applications and configurations for the carriers' released ROMs.
Kmart Afther you gave us gps you have my complete trust!
http://www.america.htc.com/support/mogul/software-downloads.html
HTC is currently developing a separate ROM update which enables the EV-DO Rev. A and GPS capabilities that are already built into the Mogul hardware. Sprint and HTC plan to make this software ROM available in early 1Q 2008. Please bookmark this page for easy reference.
why is this something we are supposed to get excited about? we've had it for weeks
now if it was the video drivers... that would be another story
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http://www.america.htc.com/support/mogul/software-downloads.html
HTC is currently developing a separate ROM update which enables the EV-DO Rev. A and GPS capabilities that are already built into the Mogul hardware. Sprint and HTC plan to make this software ROM available in early 1Q 2008. Please bookmark this page for easy reference.
why is this something we are supposed to get excited about? we've had it for weeks
now if it was the video drivers... that would be another story
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I think a lot of people are hoping for a less flaky radio in the official version (that doesn't randomly drop the data connection). Really that's about it I think.
They ALWAYS set a date a for real production but would have it in "production" for a week or so with the sprint people to make sure everything worked fine.
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Well my point was until their final testing is complete you can't really be sure they have a stable release at all...
they may have set Friday as the release date so they could test but that friday is just another deadline that could be missed if they find some issue between now and then...
So you can't really say it is READY unless you have already done all your testing and if you haven't then it is not actually ready yet...
In either case something said is not really fact! Either it was tested and ready so why not release...Or it is being tested until friday to see if it is good and therefore NOT READY yet...
Thats all I was trying to get across.
i dont know about a few days, when the 3.16 beta was leaked DCD had cooked roms up in about 8 hours, lol
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LOL very true....
New Response From [ Pete (UK - Ireland Support (Tech)) ]
Hi Hywel, thanks for your email.
I understand this may be frustrating, but the 16th was never the release date. there were some 'leaks' on the internet, but those were incorrect, It was never planned for today at all.
The update will be available for everyone from the end of the month as planned. it will be phased out over a week or so to spread out the download demand, but it was certainly never going to appear today.
Best regards,
Pete W
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Hi Where is the hero 2.1 upgrade for me to download?? It’s the 16th of April the day the upgrade is scheduled for release. If it’s not released today then when? If this is so then I can’t believe this delay as its been promised again and again !!!!!
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They never said that ROM 2.1 will be released on 16th. I don't know where you get that.
1st they said they will release 2.1 ROM upgrades in March. When March came they said that due to some technical issues we have to wait till mid April for release.
So now it is mid April and some tech guy says it will be released at the end of the month. Guess what, at the end of month they will say that it will be released in mid May.
Did you get the game rules now ? They want as to buy their new Incredible phone!
The 16th was on a schedule that was leaked a moth or so ago.
But it should never have been believed anyway.
Lennyuk said:
The 16th was on a schedule that was leaked a moth or so ago.
But it should never have been believed anyway.
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mainly because of... where did that "leak" come from? i mean it is as easy as this:
leaked from HTC Customer Care:
Release Date of HTC Hero Android 2.1 Upgrade: 17. April 2010
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see? it is not gonna happen tomorrow because i claim it. as long as it isn't a *ruu*.exe file i don't believe anything anymore...
edit: lol, now wait for the five threads that will be created quoting the above
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luvgirl12345 said:
Hey guys yo no wat?? 2.1 update iz supozed to be relesed tomorow!!! OMFG im so hapy xD...
lol that was fun.
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Nice misleading thread title bro.
I wonder if I'm the only one getting sick and tired of reading these threads about official 2.1...
twmshwn said:
Hi Where is the hero 2.1 upgrade for me to download?? It’s the 16th of April the day the upgrade is scheduled for release. If it’s not released today then when? If this is so then I can’t believe this delay as its been promised again and again !!!!!
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I think you didn't put enough exclamation marks in your original enquiry for them to take you seriously. And if I were you, I'd sue that guy who promised you update on April 16th again and again. Uh wait. Nobody promised that. Nevermind then.
Imagine having to man the email response section at HTC for the Hero with all the plums emailing you asking every 10 mins when the 2.1 update will be out!
I wonder how high the internal window jumper rate is... or forced handset in throat related deaths in the HTC office..
I also emailed them and they said the android 2.1 updates will be coming out starting at the end of april including for your HTC hero
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Did you get the game rules now ? They want as to buy their new Incredible phone!
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I don't buy that as it makes little sense. It would hardly increase sales figures for the new devices at all. Most cellphone owners are locked into a contract which means if they want to upgrade before it's renewal time they have two choices.....wait, or pay over the odds to do so.....almost everyone (except die hard early adopters who are an extremely small percentage of owners) chooses the first option.
Then you have the fact that the newer handsets have better hardware and software, and all the ROM upgrades in the world won't change the hardware, so who in their right mind is going to choose an older phone knowing they'll have to mess about and upgrade it when they can just go get the shiny new model for free on another contract?
For all we (I) know, the delays could be due to more tweaks needed to make the ROM run at an acceptable level on handsets that have an inferior hardware spec than those that it was originally designed for.
the delays are mostly due because the htc servers couldnt possibly support all desire, hero and legend updates at the same time, thats why they are rolling ou the updates slowly, starting with the desire network providers, then the legend probably and finally the hero
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I don't buy that as it makes little sense. It would hardly increase sales figures for the new devices at all. Most cellphone owners are locked into a contract which means if they want to upgrade before it's renewal time they have two choices.....wait, or pay over the odds to do so.....almost everyone (except die hard early adopters who are an extremely small percentage of owners) chooses the first option.
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I know this is not true as I and many of my friends are not on contracts (actually can only think of 1 who is) and prefer to buy outright as to upgrade as we see fit, and change service provider too. But I do agree with your point, it would not be a way to increase sales, more likely just internal bureaucracy is the cause for the set back.
Seriously people, there's a little thing called patience. My mother always told me that good things come to those who wait.
Just came across this:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/12/asus-delays-transformer-primes-release-until-wifi-fix-is-found/
I'm hoping the source is unreliable but...it's not looking good. Although it seems strange to me no press release and the only source is some guy named "George". It does seem a bit strange too that they came out just yesterday claiming no delay. It is of note that this article references Asus Canada, so it may be possible that they only have so many to go around after a QC check of their inventory and are cutting out Canada as a quick easy way of dividing up who will get filled orders and who will see delays. So...who knows. Just thought I'd share...
UPDATE: Update:*We heard back from ASUS US and were told the Prime is still scheduled for release the week of 12 / 19.
So...who knows. Just thought I'd share for others like me eagerly waiting and wondering...
Everyday I read something different.... Like a woman sigh
I'm going to believe it, I guess. Can't anything launch on time. Goodness
Sent through my Black market i9250 Galaxy Nexus
Same unsourced claims regurgitating the same old statement, different day.
BiGMERF said:
I'm going to believe it, I guess. Can't anything launch on time. Goodness
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No, Asus hasn't confirmed it! They "received confirmation from ASUS Canada via one of our tipsters" that there was a delay. It's probably from one of the jokers who got the email from NCIX, which was also not confirmed by Asus. Don't fall into the hype! They are trying to drive up sales! Now, the smart thing to do would be to sell your Prime that you successfully got on time from pre-order for $1000+ because everyone thinks there is a shortage.
Like an energizer bunny...
Keeps going and going and going...
Engadget has to know that this is old news and has already been proven fake by other sites linked in there comments, I bet they love the drama and attention as they always seem to blindly start trouble.
WOW who keeps starting these rumors.Gamestop already has confirmed that they will have them on the nineteenth & their display unit has no problem connecting to wifi
Arun01 said:
WOW who keeps starting these rumors.Gamestop already has confirmed that they will have them on the nineteenth & their display unit has no problem connecting to wifi
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yes it does,I tried it and made a video of it on YouTube. But never tried the range, which is what is in question
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No, Asus hasn't confirmed it! They "received confirmation from ASUS Canada via one of our tipsters" that there was a delay. It's probably from one of the jokers who got the email from NCIX, which was also not confirmed by Asus. Don't fall into the hype! They are trying to drive up sales! Now, the smart thing to do would be to sell your Prime that you successfully got on time from pre-order for $1000+ because everyone thinks there is a shortage.
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They are trying to drive up the hype be releasing rumours that their device has Wifi problems?...
I don't know one way or another but this thread should be closed, Engadget used the exact same language as the NCIX email which is a Canadian company. It seems Engadget did not search the internet before posting this, notice how they put in an update about the ASUS denial. I won't fault the OP but a new rumor of an old rumor denied is a waste of precious minutes of our life
Since no one seems to be reading the links, here's what Engadget said...
If you were hoping to get you hands on a Transformer Prime this month, prepare to be disappointed. After hearing rumors of the ASUS slate's delay due to Wifi issues, we've now received confirmation from ASUS Canada via one of our tipsters. The company says that "the WiFi range on the TF201 did not meet our quality standards" and that it will not release the product until the wireless is up to snuff. In order to combat the issue, ASUS "will be implementing a new solution," though it declined to elaborate on what the solution would be. Naturally, no timetable for the Transformer Prime's release was provided either. So, if you jumped on the pre-order, let us know if you've heard the same song and dance from ASUS in the comments below.
[Thanks, George]
Update: We're aware that ASUS US has said that the Transformer Prime release is still on schedule. We've reached out to the company and we're awaiting word on the issue.
As online media rags go, Engadget's one of the more reputable ones. If they're quoting something from the company, even off-the-record via a tipster, it's got to have some validity. After all, the company knows what they've said and haven't said, so it's not like it's going to fly under the radar. It's one thing to say from an anonomyous source and another to say from "the company."
The real question is why does it appear that Asus Canada's not OK with the current Wi-Fi implementation and Asus U.S. is when I'd imagine they both share the same stock?
Oh well, will you look at that, Engadget updated their original story (twice) to say that Asus reached out to them directly and said the device is on track for release the week of 12/19.
Now my only question is, will that be arriving in our hands by then, or shipping from retailers. Because if it ships then I'm going to have to change my ship-to address...
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WOW who keeps starting these rumors.Gamestop already has confirmed that they will have them on the nineteenth & their display unit has no problem connecting to wifi
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What display unit are you talking about, as if there is only one? Are you talking about this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20155969&postcount=11
...The wifi on the demo unit at GameStop definitely was fluctuating wildly both times I played with it, I had assumed the signal just sucked, but I didn't compare to my phone.
Besides, the article said "the WiFi range on the TF201 did not meet our quality standards" which is not the same as just connecting to Wifi.
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Oh well, will you look at that, Engadget updated their original story (twice) to say that Asus reached out to them directly and said the device is on track for release the week of 12/19.
Now my only question is, will that be arriving in our hands by then, or shipping from retailers. Because if it ships then I'm going to have to change my ship-to address...
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Wonder why they didn't leave both updates, better yet wonder why they did not just pull the story, this kind of sensationalism and running up hit and comment counts is irritating to me so I will not be going to engadget for say... 6 months
now I have wasted a full ten minutes on this
Here we go again. Engadget may be credible but word from Asus themselves weighs more. Plus sounds like rehashed news engadget now just catching on to. As you saw their updates. I'd be more inclined to think maybe Canada supply n U.S. Supply were built at different times or from different batches. Canada may have been receiving batch with more units not up to par with wifi quality. U.s. Batch seems to be in good standing s still as release date is only 1 week away for GameStop.
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What display unit are you talking about, as if there is only one? Are you talking about this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20155969&postcount=11
...The wifi on the demo unit at GameStop definitely was fluctuating wildly both times I played with it, I had assumed the signal just sucked, but I didn't compare to my phone.
Besides, the article said "the WiFi range on the TF201 did not meet our quality standards" which is not the same as just connecting to Wifi.
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Funny how you've been silent lately and as soon as this new rehash rumor thread pops up, here you are..lmfao. You love this kind of stuff huh?
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Here we go again. Engadget may be credible but word from Asus themselves weighs more. Plus sounds like rehashed news engadget now just catching on to. As you saw their updates. I'd be more inclined to think maybe Canada supply n U.S. Supply were built at different times or from different batches. Canada may have been receiving batch with more units not up to par with wifi quality. U.s. Batch seems to be in good standing s still as release date is only 1 week away for GameStop.
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This is what I am thinking as well. From memory express to me about the delay
Originally we were supposed to get them on the 6th of December. According to Asus they are shipping on the 15th which means in theory we should have them on or after Christmas day.
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So seems like a fairly small delay for at least some retailers in Canada.
Now, BGR reposts Engadget's story, but without the correction. So, now there are TWO major sites having reported on already-debunked information. Pretty soon, it'll become "fact"...
Tech reporting is simply terrible. Just terrible.
Edit: I say this about tech reporting even if in this instance the story turns out to be true. BGR is a big enough site without enough clout that ASUS would respond to them. So, if they were going to do real reporting, they should wait until they can confirm with ASUS rather than just rehashing what Engadget says.
ASUS really should have done a better job communicating the launch plans to it's customers. It seems like we've been relying on rumors and information from retailer customer service reps. It's no wonder we keep hearing all kinds of conflicting information coming from so many different sources except the one source that really matters.
Duh! You really only have 500 people ordering, they've just placed pre-orders with 15 different stores! Lol. They keep pushing the release date further and further back because they think they have this huge order to fill but in reality its probably a third of what they think. I am so lucky I got mne on the 23rd and its a good unit. No major quirks or problems. Cause its going to be a while before their out.
If they hadn't cancelled pre-oders and gave a straight answer on the release date we wouldn't be innthi mess!
Guess they don't care about all the bad publicity.
ok
What was your point again?