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Just a poll to see where people in the UK have got their TouchPad's from.
EDIT: If you choose Somewhere else please list it in the thread. Thanks!
I've voted under Play.com - but order went through at full price of £349
don't know whether they are now sold out at full price
and don't know whether I'd be able to argue them down to reduced price once it arrives, or whether I'll have to return it.
I'm not keeping at at £260 more than everyone else!!
I'm a 'Somewhere Else'
Today I got my 32Gb for £115 inc VAT through work. Luckily for me I work for a Trade Only IT disti. It's coming on the lorry Thursday, with a hundred or so others for all the guys and gals here (at the office). TouchPad's will outnumber iPads here
Looking forward to this...
Staples online, and had phone call to confirm it (they are doing fraud checks on all orders apparently, and I got my confirmation after the call)
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As I said, UK only. Sorry.
I can't add or change the options anyway
I bought over the phone from Carphone Warehouse, so I had to vote "other".
Work for a distributor and they put 50 of each aside in our office for people to buy. Went pretty sharply!
....waiting on the Pre 3 now *wink* *wink*
what a well designed poll when most people are "other"
wow only 21 people have got one?
Voters: 21
Just got one from Argos. Really nice tablet, want to overclock it straight away.
letom said:
Just got one from Argos. Really nice tablet, want to overclock it straight away.
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Damn you're lucky! xD
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Damn you're lucky! xD
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Yeah I know . I've been playing around with it for 30 minutes and it's a steal at this price. Not worth £350 though. I heard HP were getting another batch in, so I'd be surprised if everyone who wanted one didn't get one. The IPS panel really is beautiful.
Hope you all get one soon.
got mine from comet £89 got email plus a call confirming a september 5th delivary
Insight UK, got 4 for work n play! Only 90 quid each for 16GB ones!!
Just hoping touchdroid or android player comes reality!
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Managed to get mine from carphone warehouse, they had already sold out but I persuaded them to locate a couple for me. Received them today, very happy with it so far, the touchpad has massive potential.
edit: argos told me they still have stock left iin their warehouse
Staples uk has dispatched mine.
Mine shipped from Amazon themselves this afternoon. It`s a 32Gb one and still at £429.99 so might yet go back. Was ordered 10.30pm Monday got a "We know about the pricing. You`ll have to wait and see in 3-5 days for an answer."
reply to my email
happy enough to say I (almost) have one now from play.com - after the mega headache of 'wont drop the price' saga.
it should arrive tomorrow...
Ordered mine from Staples UK online on Tuesday, arrived Thursday morning
Has anyone been to gamestop today to check to see if they have the Prime available to play with? If so, what are your thoughts?
No but I'm sure you could call them and ask instead of wasting gas...
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Has anyone been to gamestop today to check to see if they have the Prime available to play with? If so, what are your thoughts?
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Just a heads up, not all GameStops sell Tablets and because of that not all GameStops will be displaying and/or selling the Prime. If you go to GameStop you can use the tablet section to find locations that are actually tablet stores and they will most likely have the Prime for display. Hope that helps stop people from running around town looking to check one out only to be disappointed.
I understand it's not available at all Gamestop stores, I was just trying to see if anyone has played with one yet. I am stuck at work all day and haven't been able to go to one yet. So has anyone played with one, if so what are your thoughts?
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I understand it's not available at all Gamestop stores, I was just trying to see if anyone has played with one yet. I am stuck at work all day and haven't been able to go to one yet. So has anyone played with one, if so what are your thoughts?
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Ok np, I just wanted to point that out, as this is the internet and some people may have read that and not be aware of the fact that not all locations carry them. I personally would but I honestly don't feel like driving to the nearest one which is about 20 miles just to check it out. I will be patient. There is another thread where someone purchased a unit from GameStop, so if they are receiving their units other retailers are as well so it's only a matter of time before they start shipping for pre-orders. I'm personally hoping my Newegg order ships this week.
Someone did
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374773
Gordon
I called my local ones that are listed and 2 out of 3 have it in stock. One of them already has them a full stock of the Asus in the store, but won't sell them until the 19th. Another store that didn't have the demo said they will be getting the demo plus the rest of there stock in by Thursday, but also won't be selling it till the 19th as well. I wonder how he was able to buy one right away. I think I might try and get one in store if mine doesn't ship by the 19th.
GameStop near me had one in stock.
I was the first one in the door when they opened.
The manager did not seem to know the one he had was a demo.
He sold it to me with a pickup date when it could be 'released'.
I was surprised he seemed clueless that it was a Demo only.
I would really rather have the 64GB version I have on pre-order but with all the turmoil over supply issues I decided to lock it in while I could. I can always sell it on Ebay if the 64GB comes in.
i went in a played with it but he woudnt sell me one
vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOk9JPtYMA0&list=UUy4oGY7LFF_tSrOjpCRbpvg&feature=plcp
The gamestop 75miles away from me has a 32gb champagne gold (purple) one & believe me i have no problem making that drive & getting it in that color either lol.
gamestop related: i noticed they removed availability online for the prime as well as the games that came on the device.. that area is now blank.. wish there was more information on gamestop.com
So is this so called "purple" Prime ugly? because the color "purple" is a better fit for grandma or my mum...
So let me get this right.. I can walk into a gamestop (assuming they have the prime demo and stock..) And pay like $5 to reserve one that I can then pick up on the 19th? If so I may aswell just cancel my pre-order and not have to pay shipping and not have to wait an extra day fir it to get shipped...
Anyone have any information about this?
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So is this so called "purple" Prime ugly? because the color "purple" is a better fit for grandma or my mum...
So let me get this right.. I can walk into a gamestop (assuming they have the prime demo and stock..) And pay like $5 to reserve one that I can then pick up on the 19th? If so I may aswell just cancel my pre-order and not have to pay shipping and not have to wait an extra day fir it to get shipped...
Anyone have any information about this?
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Just got off the phone at my local Gamestop. Looks like they are taking pre-orders in store! Going tomorrow for sure to lock one down. I will for sure cancel order online once done.
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So only $5 needed to put down to reserve one? If so, I'm going to do that also asap..lol
So what about the looks of the purple? Is it all decepticon style or what? That is really good news that they are taking pre-orders in store.. If that means I can walk in on the 19th and pick up my decepticon prime then I may just have to do that ASAP!
i dont mind the purple.. just gonna get this... carbon fiber and screen protector. screen protector for smudge prevention ofcourse. no smudges for me!
http://www.skinomi.com/sk9730-asus-transformer-prime-carbon-fiber-skin-protector.html
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i dont mind the purple.. just gonna get this... carbon fiber and screen protector. screen protector for smudge prevention ofcourse. no smudges for me!
http://www.skinomi.com/sk9730-asus-transformer-prime-carbon-fiber-skin-protector.html
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Very nice find, thanks for that link.. I think if the purple is all grape aped out then I will for sure just order this and be happy.
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So only $5 needed to put down to reserve one? If so, I'm going to do that also asap..lol
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Lol sorry I got excited and hung up. I Forgot to ask. If there is a $5 reserve np. Still get off cheaper then overnight shipping + having that assurance of getting same day it is released is awesome!
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I called two Gamestops today, and the pre-order amount is $50.
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http://www.skinomi.com/sk9730-asus-transformer-prime-carbon-fiber-skin-protector.html
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$30!!
wth~
Ive had the prime for about a week now, I LOVE IT.
The only problem is the HDMI does not work, ive tried it on multiple TV's, and even another prime. The cable im using works with my buddys prime but not mine. This is so frustrating.
My question to you is, I bought this around the holiday season and im given up to the 24th to return it or swap it for a replacement.
The problem is there is "ITS SOLD OUT"
What the hell do i do?!
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Ive had the prime for about a week now, I LOVE IT.
The only problem is the HDMI does not work, ive tried it on multiple TV's, and even another prime. The cable im using works with my buddys prime but not mine. This is so frustrating.
My question to you is, I bought this around the holiday season and im given up to the 24th to return it or swap it for a replacement.
The problem is there is "ITS SOLD OUT"
What the hell do i do?!
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either RMA it and wait two weeks or take it back to the store ,get the cash and get at the back of the back order line....
either way not cool, and it's a gamble whether asus will have it back to you in 2 weeks or gamble that the store you bought it from will have any in the next few weeks...good luck!
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either RMA it and wait two weeks or take it back to the store ,get the cash and get at the back of the back order line....
either way not cool, and it's a gamble whether asus will have it back to you in 2 weeks or gamble that the store you bought it from will have any in the next few weeks...good luck!
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Guessing that's my only option, hopefully they come into stock SOON.
I was looking to buy one of these tablets from Micro Center, but it seems that they have gone out of stock with them and removed them as a listing from their website (you can still get to the item if you google it for some reason, they didn't delete the actual page..). I saw that best buy has them in stock, but I was just wondering if any other stores have it in stock because there is no best buy close by but there is a micro center (odd, I know).
If anybody could help link me to some stores (not online) that have this item, that would help me out a lot.
Thanks!
Target supposedly has some in stock. They are in stock online. You can call your local store to see if you get lucky.
http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/tablets/asus/
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Target supposedly has some in stock. They are in stock online. You can call your local store to see if you get lucky.
http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/tablets/asus/
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Thanks! I'm going to call local ones now and see if they have it and then ask if they'll price match if they happen to. Hopefully I can because if I could get it for $450 vs $500 that would be awesome.
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I called up a ~20 BestBuy today and one said they they had one last Transformer Prime in stock. So I asked the guy to hold it for me till i get there. He said no we are not allowed so I ran to my car half dressed no winter coat bed head and all raced to the store run to the department just has I'm getting there they are pulling it out and I assume its for me but they hand it to a 70+ year old woman who looks like shes not going to give it up even tho she doesn't know what its for! ROFL I was going to offer her 20$ to let me buy it but I didn't wanna disrespect my elder/ stoop that low...
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I called up a ~20 BestBuy today and one said they they had one last Transformer Prime in stock. So I asked the guy to hold it for me till i get there. He said no we are not allowed so I ran to my car half dressed no winter coat bed head and all raced to the store run to the department just has I'm getting there they are pulling it out and I assume its for me but they hand it to a 70+ year old woman who looks like shes not going to give it up even tho she doesn't know what its for! ROFL I was going to offer her 20$ to let me buy it but I didn't wanna disrespect my elder/ stoop that low...
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Wow,
That really sucks man. Guess it just wasn't meant to be just yet.
Just a heads up, I'm in Montreal
If you're looking to getting the prime, I walked in to the BB at Fairview Pointe-Claire to buy my Dock and they had 6 in stock on Saturday around noon.
They seem to be getting them on a regular basis every week around Friday.
I recommend you call on Thursday/Friday/Saturday morning to see if they have any.
They seem to receive their stock right before the week-end, because I picked up my first Prime from FS on Thursday two weeks before (also Pointe-Claire)
And just a heads up, not all store will carry it, due to it not being available in french so I was told by a FS store manager, so chose your store locations carefully, but Pointe-Claire BB and FS are your best bet in Montreal from my experience.
Thank you all for the help, but I ended getting a tf101 for
$350 at compusa. Im not using this device for hardcore graphics or anything so i figured a tegra 2 would suffice.
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I will share with you a awesome little tool that helped me snag my tfp and should help you. It shows you who has it in stock and you can have it send you a txt message when it comes in
http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/tablets/asus/transformerprime/
Enjoy
haha thats how most people on this board got their primes
old news.....thanks
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old news.....thanks
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Just wanted to make sure everyone knew
cool site... thanks!
I got my Prime at Fry's
chivas228 said:
cool site... thanks!
I got my Prime at Fry's
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The think with Amazon is that they don't charge tax
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The think with Amazon is that they don't charge tax
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I agree but at the time of purchase, Fry's was selling it at $499 and Amazon for $650!!! for almost $700 (tax included), I got both they keyboard and the Prime where Amazon would have been $800 more.
Plus, no wait.
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I agree but at the time of purchase, Fry's was selling it at $499 and Amazon for $650!!! for almost $700 (tax included), I got both they keyboard and the Prime where Amazon would have been $800 more.
Plus, no wait.
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I went into shock when I saw that too
You just have to wait for amazon to offer it as a official seller (how I got mine).
But I get next day shipping for 3.99 with my free 6 months of amazon prime.
Where can I find a champagne keyboard?
!!iisensation4geezyii!!
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I agree but at the time of purchase, Fry's was selling it at $499 and Amazon for $650!!! for almost $700 (tax included), I got both they keyboard and the Prime where Amazon would have been $800 more.
Plus, no wait.
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Actually, Amazon has never sold the Prime for anything more than its retail price ($499 for 32GB, $599 for 64GB). Those inflated prices are by people just using Amazon as a storefront. Worse than the inflated price, maybe, is that you don't likely get the same return policy as with Amazon. Basically, buying from those people is pretty much exactly like buying off of eBay.
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Where can I find a champagne keyboard?
!!iisensation4geezyii!!
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http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/tablets/asus/accessories/
chivas228 said:
cool site... thanks!
I got my Prime at Fry's
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I got the last one Fry's has on any of their stores in So. Cal. a couple of week ago. I drove from O.C. (Santa Ana) to Oxnard in Ventura county to get it but luckily I had work to do there so my company (I drive a company car) paid for the gas to go there and get it. My gps doesn't work but I was aware of the problem when I purchased it, that is why I still use a Garmin Nuvi 660 for my gps navigation.
Cool site thanks
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I got the last one Fry's has on any of their stores in So. Cal. a couple of week ago. I drove from O.C. (Santa Ana) to Oxnard in Ventura county to get it but luckily I had work to do there so my company (I drive a company car) paid for the gas to go there and get it. My gps doesn't work but I was aware of the problem when I purchased it, that is why I still use a Garmin Nuvi 660 for my gps navigation.
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While a phones GPS is good in a pinch, i love my nuvi too
Got mine from gamestop w/ this.
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Got mine from gamestop w/ this.
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How long did yours take to receive. I was gonna order one from Gamestop for my GF.
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LOL, he didnt even read the OP...
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How long did yours take to receive. I was gonna order one from Gamestop for my GF.
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I ordered mine from Gamestop online. It's Going to be here Tomorrow (2/20). I ordered it Wednesday (2/15). It would of been here Friday (2/17) Originally, paid $24 to overnight it. Since I never purchased on Gamestop.com with that expensive of a order & different shipping address from Billing address, the system put it on hold till I called from my Billing phone number (Never received email they said they sent). That was Thursday (2/16). Next day called up, to find out cause still never got my shipping notification email. something happened where kicked that error up again, this time the rep said to ship it's verified. Later that day Friday (2/17) i received the email saying there was a issue to call this phone number. This point I am getting way beyond pissed, so called yet again, lady said no it's all set that she just sent emails out. It will be here Tuesday. So I said that's it, I'm NEVER shopping at Gamestop again. I buy all my games and accessories for all my consoles there. I have PSP, PS3, WII, XBOX 360. Plus I purchase their powerup subscription. She was very apologetic for all my issues, explained why everything happened. Then she have me the overnight shipping for free.
On Wednesday before I ordered I wanted to make sure they had it available,.only one they had was the grey 32GB Bundle. It comes with a Bluetooth controller (Looks like a aftermarket PS3 controller). He said that there was a few hundred left of that, but are going fast.
Link is here: www.gamestop.com/tablets/asus-transformer-prime-32gb-grey-tablet-bundle/98405
So if you order before Noon, have no hold ups, and overnight it will be there the day after next. (example order on a Tuesday, should receive on that Thursday.) As I said if there is no "hiccups". The last person I talked to was great, took care of it & said she will over see my order, do everything in her power to get it to me on Monday, but still said probably be Tuesday, and anything else pops up she would personally call me. Few hours later I got email with tracking number I go on UPS to check, sure enough it said Monday.
Hoped that helps, sorry for the book.
Again call up to check if they have in stock before you order.
Also Amazon said they should have them available on the 24th, that includes prime membership as well. Believe it's the 64GB grey model for the normal price $599
GOOD LUCK!
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not so great for canadians but for US its awesome. For me i just bookmarked the Bestbuy, futureshop, visions, and memoryexpress websites to check every day if they had them in stock and i got lucky. Easy as that!
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I ordered mine from Gamestop online. It's Going to be here Tomorrow (2/20). I ordered it Wednesday (2/15). It would of been here Friday (2/17) Originally, paid $24 to overnight it. Since I never purchased on Gamestop.com with that expensive of a order & different shipping address from Billing address, the system put it on hold till I called from my Billing phone number (Never received email they said they sent). That was Thursday (2/16). Next day called up, to find out cause still never got my shipping notification email. something happened where kicked that error up again, this time the rep said to ship it's verified. Later that day Friday (2/17) i received the email saying there was a issue to call this phone number. This point I am getting way beyond pissed, so called yet again, lady said no it's all set that she just sent emails out. It will be here Tuesday. So I said that's it, I'm NEVER shopping at Gamestop again. I buy all my games and accessories for all my consoles there. I have PSP, PS3, WII, XBOX 360. Plus I purchase their powerup subscription. She was very apologetic for all my issues, explained why everything happened. Then she have me the overnight shipping for free.
On Wednesday before I ordered I wanted to make sure they had it available,.only one they had was the grey 32GB Bundle. It comes with a Bluetooth controller (Looks like a aftermarket PS3 controller). He said that there was a few hundred left of that, but are going fast.
Link is here: www.gamestop.com/tablets/asus-transformer-prime-32gb-grey-tablet-bundle/98405
So if you order before Noon, have no hold ups, and overnight it will be there the day after next. (example order on a Tuesday, should receive on that Thursday.) As I said if there is no "hiccups". The last person I talked to was great, took care of it & said she will over see my order, do everything in her power to get it to me on Monday, but still said probably be Tuesday, and anything else pops up she would personally call me. Few hours later I got email with tracking number I go on UPS to check, sure enough it said Monday.
Hoped that helps, sorry for the book.
Again call up to check if they have in stock before you order.
Also Amazon said they should have them available on the 24th, that includes prime membership as well. Believe it's the 64GB grey model for the normal price $599
GOOD LUCK!
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Thanks man. Oddly it is saying my local Game Stop at the mall has stock "been checking for days" lol & swore i checked today. But sure enough it says tonight after they are closed they have some. Gonna call first thing in the am. If they don't i'll order one. I hate waiting, even for 1 day .
They sent me a email saying after i requested one on hold.....
Dear Vincent,
We received your request to [email protected] for the following item on 2/19/2012 at 11:20 PM.
Here's what happens next:
We will search and track down the item you wanted at the store(s) you selected.
You'll get another email from us with our search results. Hang tight.
So yea we shall see. Does your power up card work for the 10% discount? That would be sweeeeeet!