For all you lucky folks that have received your Prime.. I've yet to see one in person, as no Game Stops in my area sells tablets. In some pics on the web the purple tint is very purple, and others barely noticeable.
Are you happy with the Amethyst color? Too purple? Just right?
Looks like the Champagne model is actually more silver also. I have the Amethyst model on pre-order from Newegg and should receive it... some time... before... the end of time. I think my local 7-11 Convenience Store is supposed to get in stock before newegg at this point.
So until then, look forward to feedback.
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Ya I keep checking for pictures from reviews and its hard to tell without seeing. I have one of each on preorder, but need to cancel one. I was thinking of going Amethyst since the lighter color might show scratches easier? Decisions Decisions.
Depends on the light and the angle you look at it, which is why it looks different in different pictures. Personally I don't think it's too purple, even at it's purplest. I hate gold so there was no way I was getting the campaign one. Plus you don't see the back when you are using it and you can always get some kind of skin or cover.
The Prime definitely has a purplish hue to it which stands out more in certain light. Is it a "feminine" purple hue? In my opinion, no. But the purple is definitely there.
its barley purple unless a light is directly on it, more of a smoke gun metal imo, i love it.
Besides which, and nothing personal to the OP but "too purple" is a subjective judgement and impossible to answer correctly for someone else.
I don't have one, I'm stuck in the hell that is the champagne gray units.
Oooh, I love purple! I hope mine is extra purpley then. But to me I see it kind of like bluing that is done to most guns - my father always did it to his guns - and thats how the grey kind of looks to me.
it's essentially dark gray with hints of purple in direct light, if someone were to glance at it, they would probably say something along the lines of "hey, nice gray tablet"
i am curious to see the champagne one as well, the main reason i didn't buy it was 1. i was afraid it would have too much gold tint to it and 2. in its silverest hues, it resembles an ipad too much.
that and i like darker colored gadgets anyways.
Mine looks grey when not in direct sunlight but when light hits it the right way you could see the purple a mile away. I am one that tends to have all black electronics but the purple does not hurt my masculinity.
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It's a metal type of look under different lighting condition it looks different. At first almost liking the gold one more but now that i own the grey it looks really nice specially when paired with the dock it looks better then the gold imho.
no purple for me lol
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its barley purple unless a light is directly on it, more of a smoke gun metal imo, i love it.
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I agree with Jzen . More smoke gun metal than purple. No one here has even thought it was purple.
I like purple
I hope the purple is fairly prominent. I like purple. And I root for the Baltimore Ravens, so a purple tablet is a good thing.
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I agree with Jzen . More smoke gun metal than purple. No one here has even thought it was purple.
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Same. More gun metal gray too me. I hardly notice any purple.
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I hope the purple is fairly prominent. I like purple. And I root for the Baltimore Ravens, so a purple tablet is a good thing.
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I actually like the the amethyst gray and i am really pulling for the ravens....to lose! They HAVE to. Go Steelers.
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The Amethyst Grey is more dark grey. I got the Champagne Gold and it is more silver except with certain lighting it goes gold. Asus did an awesome job with the colors; they look so beautiful. You cannot go wrong.
I'm guessing same color as zenbooks. Check that out in the store and should give you an idea.
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i would like to see more pics of it.
Yea more pics in different lighting would be nice. Dark, in the light, outside, normal, etc
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i would like to see more pics of it.
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I know there are photos and video reviews all over the web. Still, this video is good to have a better idea on how both colors look side by side in reality.
You're welcome.
I like the purple
Grey for me
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I wanted the champagne gold but apparently canada isn't getting any (or at least not where I preordered). Ah well amethyst should be fine as well
I feel like I'll regret it if I don't get the color I want. It's gonna have to be grey.
I'm getting two. LOL.
/firstworldproblems.
That is such a worse camera quality, with that quality I couldn't even distinguish my mom from any other woman.
Only the Champagne-colored one will be available in sweden so that choice is easy (asus nordic will not handle warranty issues on tablets bought in the us wzich is a shame)
Best comparison photo I've seen thus far.
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Best comparison photo I've seen thus far.
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Sadly that is not a photo, it is a render.
I going for the gray... I want to get the dock but tiger did not have one listed for the gray =\ gamestop says thee pre-order it but... they don't say color... last thing I want is a champagne color dock and a amethyst grey tablet... don't care if its the back only that is just plain silly!
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... last thing I want is a champagne color dock and a amethyst grey tablet...
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You would not be the first:
... in my opinion it´s not really bad.
The photo 2 posts before is a little bit irritating: the champagne one is more gold.
Champagne Gold device looks like white gold, it is mostly silver with a slight touch of yellow hue in the mix. Quite visible here on an actual photo: http://www.engadget.com/photos/transformer-prime-preview-dock/#4651723
Amethyst Gray is a dark gray with purple hue, like on this photo: http://cdn2.ubergizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/transformer-prime-review-06.jpg
The renders that Asus has put up should not be trusted. Best you can do is go and see the device yourself and if that is not possible, then rely on photos more than Asus promotional images.
If I were getting one (I'm not), I'd go for the champagne. Much nicer than the grey, IMO.
Took me a real long time to decide which colour I wanted... I love purple but finally went for the Champagne. Looks like a better bet when it comes to stock level from the rumours we heard so far?
Amethyst gray so it doesn't resemble iPad but I have a feeling it will show fingerprints more than Champagne gold.
Champagne Gold for me baby!!
I preordered the gray one, but now I'm not sure!
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I preordered both but just cancelled the champagne one today.
I'm surprised so many people are going for the gray. To me, the champagne color gives it a very...premium look? I'm not sure how to describe it, I guess it makes it looks like a better version of the back of an iPad 2 or Galaxy Tab 10.1. I only see a little bit of a yellow tint to it, and when they first revealed it (before officially announced in November), that color just blew me away. Just my two cents.
I'm not really complaining but its friggen purple, they should stop advertising it as Amysthest Grey.
I know there trying not to get sued by Apple by using these colors but I think Asus needs to start playing in the other end of the Crayola box.
Here is an amethyst. Not sure why they are putting the word gray at the end.
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I knew it was more of a purplish color and really do not care for "Champagne" so I went with the lesser of two evils.
Agree kind of a girly color , I'm skinning it to hide the purple hue, def not grey by anymeans
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Agree kind of a girly color , I'm skinning it to hide the purple hue, def not grey by anymeans
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ive seen picks and it looks grey, can somone post a real life photo of its back part.
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ive seen picks and it looks grey, can somone post a real life photo of its back part.
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With people using different lighting and cameras and everyone looking at the pics on different monitors it's not going to help you much. Some people have posted that it's "definitely grey" even when it's in front of them. In other words, you need to see one.
To my eyes the one sat in front of me is definitely purple with a greyish hue. It really does depend on the light in the room at the time though.
I have a 64GB grey unit on pre-order - I hope my only problem is the idea that the color is a little girly. Did you ever think it may have a high Wife Acceptance Factor? Maybe it will attract chicks at the local Starbucks. I can't wait!
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Ill try to post in a bit , but to me it looks purple in anything more then a dimly lit room, and has me feeling like i should be mincing along the sidewalk in direct sun light....
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I have a 64GB grey unit on pre-order - I hope my only problem is the idea that the color is a little girly. Did you ever think it may have a high Wife Acceptance Factor? Maybe it will attract chicks at the local Starbucks. I can't wait!
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Haha , maybe , but from as far as i can tell the dudes wearing pink shirts at bars still look a bit suspect imo, i hope this isn't the case with my prime,lol....that said, who knew you could patent black and chrome.....way to go apple, can i call dibs on the color green? :-D
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I just tried taking a picture. In every picture it looks grey. This is in florescent lighting in an office.
Now looking at with your eyes and not through a picture it looks purple-ish.
It definitely isn't grey and it isn't purple either. So Amethyst Grey would be the most accurate description.
I would post an image, but,
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Can i call dibs on the color green? :-D
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Emerald green backplate... man that would be delicious.
Here's a picture of mine (hope it shows up okay) - on my grey area rug, next to the very grey back of my nook tablet. I think the color of it is awesome...it's not girly, it's the Decepticon version.
you're welcome.
Doesn't look very purple to me. I'm happy with my decision to get this color. Now if Amazon would get around to sending mine....
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it's the Decepticon version.
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Nice idea, maybe that was actually ASUS' inspiration for the colour choice.
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Here's a picture of mine (hope it shows up okay) - on my grey area rug, next to the very grey back of my nook tablet. I think the color of it is awesome...it's not girly, it's the Decepticon version.
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That looks accurate to me. I tried taking some pictures comparing to an ipad, and it just came out grey. The purple is more visible as a direct normal reflection, any reflection at a wider angle seems more grey. It's a kind of gun-metal grey (but purple rather than blue)
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To my eyes the one sat in front of me is definitely purple with a greyish hue. It really does depend on the light in the room at the time though.
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I'd call it more of a dull purple with metallic highlights. How would that be for a sku??? TF201-32GB-DPwMH?
Not to quick double post but I just went to take a picture of it with my Nexus I didn't even bother. It looks completely stainless steel through the viewfinder, yet it looks like I have the Barney skin on it IRL.
BTW, a true gunmetal would have been brilliant
this thread has been very helpful, thanx to all picture posters and to those sharing there opinions on why the pictures don't do it justice.
i hope i like it.
Purple or grey, it still looks mad sexy I can't wait to get mine tomorrow. Damn UPS is so slow... Hoping it arrives early tomorrow! Anyway I ordered a leather case for it, so the back won't even be seen that often.
And haaa yeah I like the "Decepticon" Version idea
Thought I would take some side by side photos of the Champagne and Grey primes while I have both. The Grey is going back to best buy this weekend.
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Great comparison. This would help alot of people.
how does the finger print smudging on the back compare? Does the champagne show fingerprints as awfully as the graphite does?
The Champagne doesn't seem to show the smudges nearly as much, but I have only had it for a day so I really can't say for sure.
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Damn....i shouldve gotten the champagne. That looks pretty sick
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Cheers !
Always better to get RL pictures than the promo shots.
btw .. i wouldnt sit it on the charger though, they look too fragile and at £25 at least to replace, thats if your lucky and it doesnt break the connector inside !
Appreciate the piccys though, thanks left.
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The Champagne doesn't seem to show the smudges nearly as much, but I have only had it for a day so I really can't say for sure.
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I agree with this, i've had both and i was always cleaning the grey version, i hardly need to do any cleaning with this silver one
Grey one looks much better n sleek looking ...the light colored one has more of a cheap look to it. Doesn't stand out it and pop like the dark grey one. I have the grey one
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Cheers !
Always better to get RL pictures than the promo shots.
btw .. i wouldnt sit it on the charger though, they look too fragile and at £25 at least to replace, thats if your lucky and it doesnt break the connector inside !
Appreciate the piccys though, thanks left.
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Ya, the Champagne was on its maiden charge and i was downloading ICS and all the updates for it and what not. Otherwise I wouldn't have had it plugged in.
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Grey one looks much better n sleek looking ...the light colored one has more of a cheap look to it. Doesn't stand out it and pop like the dark grey one. I have the grey one
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One thing that i noticed is that the ASUS logo sticks out a lot more on the Champagne. The photos seem show this as well.
Why does my grey Prime doesn't look at all like the photo? It actually looks exactly like the PR images from ASUS...
The photo-grey-prime looks almost black
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Why does my grey Prime doesn't look at all like the photo? It actually looks exactly like the PR images from ASUS...
The photo-grey-prime looks almost black
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It's just lighting in the photos. My grey prime also looks purple-y like the PR pictures. I prefer the colour, makes it look different from other tablets. : )
I've found it nearly impossible to photograph these things and really show their colors, partly because they both look so different in different lighting. Don't like how either of them look? Then just hold it at a different angle to the light...
I've had both side-by-side, and I think each has its charms. Interestingly, I do find the combination of the Champagne Gold tablet with the Amethyst Gray dock to be quite striking.
I'm going to pre-order my AT&T Galaxy S III soon but I'm still stuck between white or blue. I think the blue looks sharp but if the faux metal texture is really visible and apparent that may turn me off from it. What do you guys think?
I visited Samsung HQ to test the S3 before launch (I work for Vodafone UK) and can tell you that the Pebble Blue is hidious! Such a shame really, they should have just made it black! Its personal preferance I guess but I chose the white one .
See, I disagree completely, I saw a blue demo model in my local Vodafone shop and thought it was gorgeous lolf
I have received this morning from Coolblue ( from the Netherlands) a Blue S3. Much nicer than the white S3 that I have seen in their shop.
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Not because I already own a white one, I think it looks gorgeous! Tri to see both next to each other before choosing it .
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I have received this morning from Coolblue ( from the Netherlands) a Blue S3. Much nicer than the white S3 that I have seen in their shop.
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I have also received the blue this morning from Coolblue but I can't use it before the end of the day because I'm at work
Most UK stores now have demo units of both colours and the darker frame of the blue creates a better contrast against the screen. From the front the blue edges it IMO. However, from the back the blue looks more like purple and just doesn't look right.
Nonetheless I've ordered the blue and happy to wait bcos I'll be slapping a slimline mesh case on the back anyway. Interestingly when I Google 'pebble blue or marble white' the few polls I found all were in favour of the blue. But it's best to see both yourself as tastes differ.
I find the metal effect to be noticeable but subtle. Most of the time it just looks like a fuzzy dark blue device.
That said I've only seen/used it in shops so far, my personal unit should be arriving today.
Basically once you slap on a back cover the back doesn't matter much.
It's just the front now. To me unless your phone is in a very bright area, it looks very much like black and similar to other models of black phone.
Whereas the white will always be contrasting in most situation. And I heard the white goes well with the blue pebble cover from Samsung.
But as most said here, better to see it yourself in person.
For me after seeing the blue version, I find the white better.
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I have also received the blue this morning from Coolblue but I can't use it before the end of the day because I'm at work
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Can we expect some pictures tonight ?
Do the AT&T stores have them in yet to look at least look at or no?
Can those with the blue post photos?
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I got my blue gs3 today and yes it looks much better then the white one..
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I don't have the phone yet but these are some pretty good pics of the pebble blue.
https://plus.google.com/photos/1053...ms/5749123331933813969?banner=pwa&gpsrc=pwrd1
Is it the similar to transformer prime Amethyst ?
Some pics (taken with my Galaxy S2, sorry for the quality) as promised
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Looks nice man.. glad I chose that color. Looking at a screen + white is not a good mix IMO. Some have stronger eyes to withstand the condition, some don't.
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I'm curious as to what color everyone here prefers on their GS III. Let us know!
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Pebble blue its gorgeous
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I don't have mine yet but I went with the blue simply because I hate all white devices.
White
1) The colors are uneven on the blurple model
2) No visible fingerprints anywhere on the device
3) The themes will contrast the bezel better
3) No purple button
4) I plan on making my phone black/white, stormtrooper style
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White
1) The colors are uneven on the blurple model
2) No visible fingerprints anywhere on the device
3) The themes will contrast the bezel better
3) No purple button
4) I plan on making my phone black/white, stormtrooper style
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Yea love my white phone . pebble blue is nice but I'm glad I sold that one everyone told me it looked purple not just the button the whole phone
White hands down for me. But of course to each his or her own
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Damn you! I think that just convinced me to opt for white instead of blue, although a few other points you made helped too. Plus, my phone will match my car and work van if I go with white
Pebble Blue
Pebble Blue, I like the violet button and the way the faux metal looks with being blue.
I ordered Pebble Blue and HATED IT! Should be called butt ugly purple... Plus the colors are different which adds to it's FUGLY'ness...
Posted an ad on Craigslist in LA for a trade and actually found someone to trade with so now I have White... :good: :good: :good:
+1 for Pebble blue.
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Sides - Black Bumper
Front - stock ( may cover the home button with Carbon Fiber.
mastarifla said:
White
1) The colors are uneven on the blurple model
2) No visible fingerprints anywhere on the device
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3) No purple button
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this guy said everything i was thinking.
After seeing pics of the blue from real people i am so glad i went with white. Now i just need the vented cover in black...
WHITE....I saw a blue, looked purple'ish...
I really like the Verizon Red! But aren't we on AT&T?
Being serious, I opt for the white for the many reasons already listed. :good:
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Damn you! I think that just convinced me to opt for white instead of blue, although a few other points you made helped too. Plus, my phone will match my car and work van if I go with white
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It's a fantastic phone nonetheless, just for me I would much rather have the whole phone the same color shade shade. In the end this will bother us for maybe a week or so before we focus on the more important aspects of the phone (case, roms, updates).
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It's a fantastic phone nonetheless, just for me I would much rather have the whole phone the same color shade shade. In the end this will bother us for maybe a week or so before we focus on the more important aspects of the phone (case, roms, updates).
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I'm sure it is, but the more I hear people talking about the "purple" home button and the more pics I see where you can clearly tell it's a different shade, the better the white one looks....plus I can go with whatever crazy color I want for the case and it'll match fine. I like that much better.
White for me. Looks fantastic!
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White for me. Looks fantastic!
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i have white, but every time i look at pictures of the blue from forums (where it really looks blue and not grey)i wish i had gotten the blue )=
also the bright ass capacitive buttons that bleed light and won't dim with the screen really bother me. can't wait till cm9 when i can set the light value threshold.