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All the nice portfolio cases (roocase & tuf-luv) are going to be out in July.
I'm looking for a really cheap one to hold me over. I hope to get one fast (hopefully from within US) for under $20 including shipping. Anybody seen anything?
This one is supposed to be pretty good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1084303
if you search ebay for " SOLO iPad and e-Reader Jacket - Black/Blue" you find it for 17 bucks.
I ordered mine but am still waiting for delivery. Anyone else got this since the last thread was last bumped?
RooCase is available for shipping ??!!
Roocase is pre-order on Amazon thru PCMicroStore (July shipping). But they're available on PCMicroStore website directly:
Just search for "asus transformer" on their website (I can't post a direct link).
It has free S/H, so about the same cost as buying via Amazon.
I used this coupon code for 20% off "20OFFTABLET". So it's about $25 shipped. I believe the code lasts for first 1000 users.
Just ordered, so don't know if it will ship soon.
PaulHBK said:
This one is supposed to be pretty good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1084303
if you search ebay for " SOLO iPad and e-Reader Jacket - Black/Blue" you find it for 17 bucks.
I ordered mine but am still waiting for delivery. Anyone else got this since the last thread was last bumped?
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If you have a Staples they carry the SOLO iPad and e-Reader Jacket.
thanks so much!
Thanks so much! I got th zipped Roocse for $34.92 shipped! I also went to staples and bought the solo to hold me over lol
hyperxguy said:
Roocase is pre-order on Amazon thru PCMicroStore (July shipping). But they're available on PCMicroStore website directly:
Just search for "asus transformer" on their website (I can't post a direct link).
It has free S/H, so about the same cost as buying via Amazon.
I used this coupon code for 20% off "20OFFTABLET". So it's about $25 shipped. I believe the code lasts for first 1000 users.
Just ordered, so don't know if it will ship soon.
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Thanks for the info! I ordered the black folding case. I'm hoping it's thin enough to fit inside the Case Logic netbook sleeve I bought from Amazon, so I can have some extra padding for it during transport.
I got the solo. It's quite well padded but a little pricey and it doesn't stand up on its own.
anyone get their hands on the roocase yet? is it well padded? it's hard to tell from the picture.
Hm, trying to decide between the executive and the multi angle. Does anyone have an opinion on whether or not one uses an angle other than 45 degrees for viewing on a table?
I ordered my roocase last night and since then, they changed it to preorder, shipping on 7/11.The rep stated they are waiting for them to come from China. That's too long to wait so I cancelled my order.
If there's one thing I hate, it's a site that says an item is in stock when it is not (and, in this case, apparently never was). I cancelled my order, too.
My rooCase pre-order availability date from Amazon moved from July 11 to June 30. Interesting...
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I've been watching the RooCase on Amazon. It was July 3rd, last week then up to July 11th. Hopefully June 30th is actually the date. I need to get my order in.
For anyone looking for more detailed pictures, it's probably going to be very similar to their cases for the Xoom seen here:
http://www.roocase.com/-/cat-c/c103671.html
LucJoe said:
For anyone looking for more detailed pictures, it's probably going to be very similar to their cases for the Xoom seen here:
http://www.roocase.com/-/cat-c/c103671.html
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The actual pictures of the rooCASEs are already out. See this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110864
Bring on the cheap cases
There's a couple of auctions on ebay one @$13.69 shipped and one @$15.68 shipped. Both sellers are from California.
I think we are at the point where the Transformer accessories aftermarket is beginning to settle in.
Now we just need those chargers and cables.
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The actual pictures of the rooCASEs are already out. See this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110864
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Yea, I like it. But there is only 1 small picture there, and it looks exactly the same as the case for the Xoom. Many more pictures of the Xoom case.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Case-Sl...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2eb5f7599d
Found a $15 PU case, in brown, black or white (white is $27).
Ordered it from HK, so I have a couple weeks of wait, but it looksw great & is super cheap. If it isn't great, I'll see how the rooCASE turns out.
-bZj
down8 said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Case-Sl...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2eb5f7599d
Found a $15 PU case, in brown, black or white (white is $27).
Ordered it from HK, so I have a couple weeks of wait, but it looksw great & is super cheap. If it isn't great, I'll see how the rooCASE turns out.
-bZj
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I dunno, by the time you receive this shipment you could have just preordered either one of the rooCASE or the Case Crown cases that are coming out in 1-2 weeks and shipping from within the US. Also, if you do have to ditch the first case, it is $15 wasted.
I bought a TF101 about a month ago, been itching to get a dock since then. Sadly stock has been scarce. The upside is that finally a couple of retailers have dropped the price on the dock here in Canada ($150 seemed expensive IMHO). For fellow TF Owners here in Canada I've seen the dock as low as $114 or a combined TF101 (16GB) and Dock for $499 (thesource email blast this morning). Anyone else looking for a dock at a good price I'd suggest bestdirect.ca or comtec.ca
Finally picked one up from BestDirect. Orderded July 11, 2011 22:00 delivered July 13, 2011 10:20 total price including taxes (free shipping) was $129.27 Canadian WOOHOO. Although this online retailer is located in BC they shipped it from Markham Ontario (perhaps because I am in Ontario). I'd highly suggest anyone in Canada looking for the dock save some time and money and check them out
Picked up a 16GB+keyboard dock for $499-$50 coupons = $450 from Staples.ca .... that's probably as good as it gets right now
it gets better
staples.ca does price matching. Go into the store with a printout of the amazon.ca deal where you get the 32GB+dock for 599 and they will price match (they gave me no trouble anyway)... so the dock ends up being 100 canadian.
****.. that's crazy cheap. x_X
Surroundedbytrees - was the dock you received from BestDirect a B50 or B60?
It's a B60 is that good/bad/ugly?
ikeny said:
Surroundedbytrees - was the dock you received from BestDirect a B50 or B60?
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Does it matter? As long as it works.
Sad Panda
I had finally settled on the rooCase Slim-Fit Folio through Amazon (via PC Micro Store) as seen here:
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Slim-Fit-Adjustable-Transformer-10-1-Inch/dp/B0058DLAA8/ref=pd_cp_e_3
Originally listed as available on July 18th, I ordered it last week in hopes of having it by Friday to take on vacation (and paid for expedited shipping as well). However I noticed today that the "available" date had been bumped to July 20th, and I hadn't received any shipping notices, so I fired off an email to check things out.
Unfortunately the case is now delayed until July 26th, which is when "they" will receive their shipment, and then start shipping. This won't work for me, as I'll be laid up in a Cabin in Colorado for 2 weeks The person who responded was very nice and apologetic for the delay, and offered to refund my expedited shipping charge (14.99) and still send the package expedited as soon as it was available. While a lovely gesture, it just doesn't help me in my current situation.
So now I'm without a case, and definitely need one before we leave on Saturday.
In your experience, do you think I could get a case (rooCase, Caseen, etc.) online and shipped in time for my trip without spending an arm and a leg, or should I head to Best Buy and try to find something that I can jam the Transformer in for my trip.
Just wanted to share the delay of the case, my good experience with PC Micro Store customer service, and ask if anyone had any suggestions to get something in my hands by Friday or Saturday. Thanks!
Great looking case!
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I am in the same boat, minus the 2 week vacation. I do fly out Friday as well, but I will be flying back on Sunday. I also got the same email with the offer to refund the expedited shipping and still expedite once they get them in stock.
I have been traveling with just the cheap hp case and a stand:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033RSNPG
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049H8W1Y
I was really looking forward to the slim-fit though. As for other similar cases, anything roocase is out as there only looks to be one supplier for them. For any of the other ones it just depends on who is actually doing the shipping. Amazon is usually very good about making next/2-day as per the item page. You just have to be more careful about the purchases that don't actually come from Amazon. Whatever you are going to do, I would hurry up. You are just on the edge of rolling over to another shipping day for Amazon.
Good luck.
Edit: Yes...I am a sad Panda as well.
I ordered the same case but have been waiting since July 6th, I guess one more week is not such a big deal.What is a bit disconcerting is that the email says they will mark the order as shipped on Amazon.
+1 on the sad panda. But m not going anywhere and my transformer stays fine on my couch, without a case. Just saved some money! not so sad a panda now that I think about it.
Sent from my cell phone. DUH.
Thanks for the sad panda support guys! I went ahead and canceled the order, went to my local Micro Center and bought a cheap neoprene sleeve to hopefully keep my TF safe during travels (and kept the receipt and tags). Certainly not ideal, as I really wanted a folio that I could use to protect it and let my 20 month old son watch movies in the back seat on our long drive. Ah well, we shall perceiver!
Hopefully while I'm away, you guys will get your slim-fit and post some thoughts. If it's favorable ill go ahead and order one when I get back.
From the pictures, with this case we can connect the keyboard without removing the case, right?
I think I'll get this one.
SoundSurfer said:
From the pictures, with this case we can connect the keyboard without removing the case, right?
I think I'll get this one.
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Bump- as I also would like to know this...
I've been holding off because I'd really prefer buying a case that allows me to dock without removing the TF and I don't want to spend money on the Tuff-love because it's too expensive for me.
I ordered this case as well however I just canceled it. I found the Acase version of the slim fit on amazon that is in stock with free shipping. I originally paid the $20 for expedited shipping that wouldn't arrive until after Aug 4th to an FPO address. However the Acase offers free shipping that will arrive between Aug 1st and Aug 4th, or for the $5 shipping they have a guaranteed delivery of Jul 30th. The Acase version can be found at
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005D1Q6J0
I've seen the gray dock start to ship. However, is there anyone here who has actually received a champagne dock? Or has anyone heard about their arrival?
Several smaller retailers still have a "notify me"/backorder listing, but it seems the champagne dock has now been removed from Best Buy's site. Amazon used to have a good listing, but now the description says gray (not matching the champagne pictures). Newegg has the gray and AFAIK has never had the champagne dock listed. At my local Gamestop I've been told they have no idea when docks will arrive.
And... would a champagne tablet look bad coupled to a gray dock?
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I've seen the gray dock start to ship. However, is there anyone here who has actually received a champagne dock? Or has anyone heard about their arrival?
Several smaller retailers still have a "notify me"/backorder listing, but it seems the champagne dock has now been removed from Best Buy's site. Amazon used to have a good listing, but now the description says gray (not matching the champagne pictures). Newegg has the gray and AFAIK has never had the champagne dock listed. At my local Gamestop I've been told they have no idea when docks will arrive.
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And... would a champagne tablet look bad coupled to a gray dock?
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It doesn't look bad at all. It's just a matter of taste. I prefer the matching dock vs the two tone look.
Here are examples of each with the champagne tablet.
Two-tone champagne tablet w/ gray dock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21108653&postcount=49
All champagne:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-review/
Thanks for the pictures. I've got a gray dock arriving today along with my second and third Prime tablets... I pre-ordered and the other two just shipped without asking me first if I still wanted them. I'll have two grays and one champagne.
grumblers said:
It doesn't look bad at all. It's just a matter of taste. I prefer the matching dock vs the two tone look.
Here are examples of each with the champagne tablet.
Two-tone champagne tablet w/ gray dock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21108653&postcount=49
All champagne:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-review/
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I am quite confused
Anybody out there dealing the same.
AMAZON (DE) has just canceled my pre-ordered GOLD keyboard dock. I pre-ordered it long ago in November 2011.
I spoke to Amazon's customer service and they declared that the golden version will not be available in Germany as a stand-alone device and that there had been only some golden docks bundled with the 32gb version of the tablet. However the grey dock stays in offer but the ETA is 1-2 month.
So, the bootom line is quite clear. Amazon (DE) has simply given up on begging ASUS for a shipment of golden docks.
Hopefully, other shops like cyberport.de or redcoon.de will have a bit more staying power cause I am so eager to get a golden keyboard for my golden tablet...
PS: I stress "golden" beacause - you would not imagine or you just would - the customer service proposed to order a grey dock instead of a golden one. Ok, we all know: it's customer service ...
What the??? I've been searching shops for weeks to find a available dock in gold with the german layout. That's horrible news Hopefully the dock pops up in other shops. It would suck not to be able to get the dock. That's at least 1/3 of the primes charme...
Weird. Amazon US has Champagne Gold Primes in stock right now, a new shipment that just went on sale today.
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Weird. Amazon US has Champagne Gold Primes in stock right now, a new shipment that just went on sale today.
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We are talking about the dock only in champagne gold, not the tablet.
Of course, there are gold primes and there are as well bundles (tablet 32g + keyboard dock). But believing amazon we will never get champagne gold docks stand-alone in Germany, only gray ones. Unbelievable, isn't it.
In Europe the docks are mostly only sold paired with the tablet.
In my country you cannot by any dock what so ever.
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We are talking about the dock only in champagne gold, not the tablet.
Of course, there are gold primes and there are as well bundles (tablet 32g + keyboard dock). But believing amazon we will never get champagne gold docks stand-alone in Germany, only gray ones. Unbelievable, isn't it.
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Gotcha, sorry, missed that point. I was actually wondering if ASUS was ditching the Champagne Gold period, both tablets and docks, and then was surprised to see Amazon get some Primes after all this time.
I remember somebody having Champagne docks either last week or the week before, but I can't remember who. It sure does seem like ASUS isn't making any.
For anyone who's desperate for a dock, I'll note that I'm actually using a Champagne Prime with a Gray dock, and I find the combination to be quite striking. The Champagne is going back for a different reason, likely to be replaced by one of the $399 HH Gregg Gray models, and I'm actually a little disappointed. Don't discount the mismatch, it actually looks pretty nice.
Cyberport.de currently has some docks in stock. Just ordered mine.
http://www.cyberport.de/notebook-un...eee-pad-transformer-prime-champagne-gold.html
mbieler said:
Cyberport.de currently has some docks in stock. Just ordered mine.
http://www.cyberport.de/notebook-un...eee-pad-transformer-prime-champagne-gold.html
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Yap, I knew I could rely on them.
As Amazon killed my order I called Cyberport to ask what they will do about my order and they told me to stand by them and to be patient as they will definetly be able to get this dock in Germany.
And so here we are: They shipped mine today.
This is not Amazon's or Germany-specific stance. Transformer Prime is only sold with the dock in Europe. If there's a tablet sold separately from the dock then it is possibly an import from US.
This is because according to their research people in Europe prefer to buy the tablet with the dock and not separately. I have no idea what the numbers were, but this has been stated a few times in the past already.
So if you bought the tablet from US, also buy the dock from US, as the tablet was not intended to be sold without the dock in Europe.
you got your facts wrong. you CAN buy the tablet without the dock in germany. there are two packages available.
1. the prime with 32gb storage PLUS the dock
2. the prime with 64gb storage WITHOUT the dock
i for example bought the 64gb version and now ordered a separate dock. you just can't buy the 32gb version without a dock here.
mbieler said:
you got your facts wrong. you CAN buy the tablet without the dock in germany. there are two packages available.
1. the prime with 32gb storage PLUS the dock
2. the prime with 64gb storage WITHOUT the dock
i for example bought the 64gb version and now ordered a separate dock. you just can't buy the 32gb version without a dock here.
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Ah alright, thank you for correcting me. ASUS told me they won't sell docks separately in EU, which made me think they won't sell tablets separately either. But apparently it's messed up.
Biggest problem here is of course the fact that EU has different keyboard layouts, which makes it tough to order dock from elsewhere either.
The dock situation has been ridiculous everywhere. The TP is really only worth it when you get the dock imo. It's nice enough on its own but the SD card slot on dock, extra battery life, USB port, etc are what make the product for me.
I too had a 64 gb gold tab and couldn't find the dock anywhere (US). Finally I bought it from an Amazon reseller (Paid $269, which sucks but I had some points no Amazon CC so didn't care too much).
Honestly I suggest going a similar root and just trying to get one at a premium via ebay or Amazon US. If it's true that Amazon US has them in stock now, that's great, maybe someone can hook you up if you cannot order directly.
Basically, Im just saying it is worth getting the dock, even at a premium. It completes the device and makes it 5x more usable.
Goodluck... Only one to blame here is Asus imo. As much as I like their products, they really suck at product launches.