So what happened to the Adorama pre-orders thread with thread id of 1379332? It was still here this morning and now it seems to be deleted. I have the old link bookmarked and it will not load up. I also searched for "Adorama" and the thread does not show up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379332
Does anyone know why this was deleted?
It seems they closed all the US pre order threads which is ridiculous because some of us are STILL waiting on our pre orders ಠ_ಠ
It looks like they merged all the seperate threads into this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352938&page=56
And then closed it...
I was following the B&H thread (which the posts from are now showing up in that larger merged together closed thread) and there actually was a B&H rep who posted in it a couple times.
I'm one of those that are waiting on adorama too ...
Sad that Helen (adorama) and Henry (B&H) now are merged into the tonnage of the mess from the multitude of pre-order threads.
I do tho understand the mods needed to do something, and I'm sorta glad they DID.
I can understand the merging... but they closed the merged thread. Probably a mistake, but as of right now no one can post to it since it is closed.
I agree! Not all of us have gotten our pre-orders yet and it was great having the Adorama rep posting updates to the Adorama pre-orders thread. Now I fear that we will no longer be getting any updates from her on this.
I wasn't aware that the "new" thread is now closed too. So we definitely wont be getting any updates from Helen (Adorama rep). This really sucks!
comatoast70 said:
I wasn't aware that the "new" thread is now closed too. So we definitely wont be getting any updates from Helen (Adorama rep).
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So, Helen, is this an indication of the status of our orders? My order for the 64GB Grey Prime and Dock has said Pending since 12/2/2011.
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So, Helen, is this an indication of the status of our orders? My order for the 64GB Grey Prime and Dock has said Pending since 12/2/2011.
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No, this is me doing my Bat Woman impression, because I found the new thread!
The latest update I have is that the purchasing manager had reason to believe he would be seeing a steady stream of units shipping out by the 3rd week of January.
I've asked for a confirmation that this is still the case but haven't heard back, yet.
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No, this is me doing my Bat Woman impression, because I found the new thread!
The latest update I have is that the purchasing manager had reason to believe he would be seeing a steady stream of units shipping out by the 3rd week of January.
I've asked for a confirmation that this is still the case but haven't heard back, yet.
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Thanks for the update!
HelenOster said:
No, this is me doing my Bat Woman impression, because I found the new thread!
The latest update I have is that the purchasing manager had reason to believe he would be seeing a steady stream of units shipping out by the 3rd week of January.
I've asked for a confirmation that this is still the case but haven't heard back, yet.
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It's now the 4th week of January and my order is still "pending" (and no info from Adorama ...)
Helen, can you please provide some info?
I ended up cancelling my order with Adorama and picked up one from NewEgg when they had one in stock. I then picked up a dock from TigerDirect when it was in stock. I now sit with a nearly perfect 64GB Grey Transformer Prime and Dock and a 32GB MicroSD Class 10 card (which I got from Amazon for $39, Deal of the Day). Everything works great on the Prime, WiFi is great and GPS is so so. The GPS works after the latest update but just not great. I don't really use the Prime for GPS though so it is fine with me.
I would suggest setting up alerts on NowInStock.net for the Prime and Dock so that you are notified when someone has them in stock and you will be able to get your order in before the run out, which is usually very quickly.
I'm wanting/waiting for a 64gb champ (w/dock) ... seems I've picked the absolute worst combo.
Then again I've not had to RMA (yet)!
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It's now the 4th week of January and my order is still "pending" (and no info from Adorama ...)
Helen, can you please provide some info?
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Please email me with your order number: [email protected] and I'll see what I can find out about your order.
They probably cancelled your order. They cancelled my preorder and never said a word. It wasn't until I called up and asked why the processing info never changed that I was told it was cancelled. Never dealing with them again.
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Just received an email from memory express who I have my preorder with.
You’re receiving this email because you’ve expressed interest in the Asus Transformer Prime, Asus next-generation quad core high performance tablet. We just received word this morning directly from Asus Vice President for North America Sales and Distribution that the production on the Transformer Prime has been temporarily delayed. Asus focus has always been on high quality and with the Transformer Prime being their flagship tablet product they’re spending some additional time and resources to ensure that the Transformer Prime reflects that at launch. We have also been informed that the gold version will not be available in Canada at launch.
At this current moment we don’t have a solid ETA on when pre-order stock will be arriving, as Asus updates us I will forward the information your way.
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Wonder if there really is some sort of delay/problem or they just decided to screw over memory express and using that as an excuse?
UPDATE:
emailed memory express for clarification on 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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memory who?
but really, i'm almost expecting gamestop to pull out on like, the 18th or something.
Canadian electronics store in the west
If I don't have my tablet in hand by the 19th I am cancelling my pre-order.
Wow. I would really be upset if that was the case.. I got everything set up (skin, microsd card with movies and music, screen protector and notebook case) its hard enough waiting until just the 19th for this device through gamestop online preorder..
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Actually, if this is true, then I'm tempted to cancel my pre-orders, period. I certainly don't want a unit that has manufacturing/design issues, which would explain the delay.
Could the few that ship have been hand-picked to not have the problem, or are they initial units that simply slipped through the cracks?
i would think news like that would spread like wildfire on the internet. I've seen nothing of the sort. Ever since my pre order I watch the web constantly for prime news!
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i would think news like that would spread like wildfire on the internet. I've seen nothing of the sort. Ever since my pre order I watch the web constantly for prime news!
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I've been surprised that there's no reporting whatsoever on all of the confusion. I think maybe the original Amazon pre-order cancellation was reported on a few sites, but since then, nothing. I mean, this whole story is newsworthy (at least as far as the sensationalist tech media goes)...
I GOT AN EMAIL TOO! From NCIX (Canada)! I asked if I was on the first shipment with my pre-order and this is what they sent me:
Yes your should be, but we got more bad news yesterday. Apparently the wifi signal was very weak from these units so they have delayed this even further. We will be mass emailing everyone shortly with a temporary solution for the holiday season.
Best Regards,
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SOOOOO my guess is that there are wifi issues with the first batch... They might not send them out, they might. By the sound of this email it seems like they MIGHT ship the bad units out anyways and give us a "temporary" fix, OR by temporary fix they mean "we'll delay it and give you something so you don't cancel over the holiday season and buy an iPad 2 instead".
I'm guessing they're really delaying the devices past Christmas. Sucks...
Oh and in the meantime on the ASUS Twitter page, everything is perfect! Yay!
MSNBC having WAY too much fun with the @ASUS #TransformerPrime: http://goo.gl/dyOku
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Were the cancellation/notice of "wifi issues" from official launch partners? (Sorry, I don't know who the Canadian launch partners are)
If not, then I'd expect this is the justification they were given for there not being stock for non-official launch partners and what they're passing on.
The wifi thing, though, does make sense. I remember at least one review (the link evades me) where the guy was having serious wifi issues, and then got a replacement tablet which didn't have them.
So my guess is there's some sort of production issue seen on SOME tablets, and they're catching it in QC and sending them back, meaning the stock they have to ship for launch is cut way down (which would also jive with the Amazon excuse for their cancellations).
...then again they may be shipping them all and letting the early adopters do the QC, like what I seem to remember hearing with the original transformer. But that seems a bit unlikely given the excuses/stock underruns that have been going around.
Edit: Ahh, it was the Anandtech review -- http://www.anandtech.com/show/5178/an-update-on-transformer-prime-battery-life-wifi-issues
yes both NCIX and memory express were listed by asus as places to preorder the prime
I'll let you guys know what's up when they send out the mass-email. I'd be interested in knowing what kind of release date/window they give me with this whole delay thing. Oh and PRAYING for a free dock or something.
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Oh and PRAYING for a free dock or something.
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The squeaky wheel gets the grease... if this isn't an across the board delay a bit of complaint might get you something, if not quite your wildest dreams.
At least B&H seems to be unaware of this or their support just does not know.
Chris : Hey! Do you know anything about Asus notifying sellers about technical problems with upcoming Transformer Prime? Apparently launch partners of Asus in Canada stated that they got a message from Asus yesterday: "We got more bad news yesterday. Apparently the WiFi signal was very weak from these units so they have delayed this (release) even further." Has B&H gotten such delay notification? Thanks!
Mark S: Hello Chris. My name is Mark, and I will be glad to assist you. Please give me a few moments to begin working on your inquiry.
Chris: According to forum post this notification came from 'Asus Vice President for North America Sales and Distribution'.
Mark S: We have not received similar notices from ASUS
Chris: Alright, thank you.
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Interesting how this is happening with the preorders in Canada but the device has been selling in Taiwan (Wasn't the release date 1 of December there, I think a few people have already got their hands on the Prime in Taiwan).
I would have expected the production issues to be present everywhere, including on the Taiwanese Primes.
Well to be honest I don't think we'd hear too much about problems with this device in Taiwan... For all we know there's a recall going on right now. Where would we even get that info?
I don't think this effects the u.s. Batch.. Seems to inky originate from Canadian preorders.
Hmm I will have to check my order with NCIX also
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Interesting how this is happening with the preorders in Canada but the device has been selling in Taiwan (Wasn't the release date 1 of December there, I think a few people have already got their hands on the Prime in Taiwan).
I would have expected the production issues to be present everywhere, including on the Taiwanese Primes.
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well it is possible it was one specific batch that came out bad and what they decided to do was screw over a few retailers completely and ship to other retailers as opposed to being short with everyone.
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well it is possible it was one specific batch that came out bad and what they decided to do was screw over a few retailers completely and ship to other retailers as opposed to being short with everyone.
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It might have been only one color but that's bull if they do that!
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It seems like office depot and best buy have the transformer prime in stock! I just cancelled my order from amazon and now I'm going to get it a lot quicker. If any of you are facing the same problem with amazon not shipping this tablet quick enough, i would suggest you cancel your order and buy it from office depot or best buy!
I would keep the preorder from Amazon until you get a tracking number. I ordered one from best buy yesterday and then it got put on back order, sold out on the website, then became available again to order yet I have not received a tracking number or shipping notice.
BB still says coming soon..
Yes, I ordered from Best Buy yesterday at 1:30. Paid for express shipping ($42 for two). Was told "processes in 0-1 days" expected delivery of 12/30-1/3. It hasn't changed at all since then. I am suspicious that Best Buy has left that link up since yesterday. Why are they the only vendor that seems to have an unlimited supply? Very suspicious, especially considering that it's the special internal link that was set up for people who pre-ordered the champagne color and needed to switch to the gray. Once I have a tracking # I'll feel better!
Updated to add: Ok, I have a tracking #. I feel better!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20623417#post20623417
Wont let me post the link in the message so i put the link to the forum with the bestbuy link in the title. I got my order confirmation already as well as an expected delivery date
....OP, really? there are threads here already posting this. Why have you decided to create another useless thread that just clutters up the already exploding forums?
i'm finding my time now just looking at the same threads being repeated in new ones and realizing people cant read.
Not meant to be rude but seriously...read before posting and realize it probably has already been posted.
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....OP, really? there are threads here already posting this. Why have you decided to create another useless thread that just clutters up the already exploding forums?
i'm finding my time now just looking at the same threads being repeated in new ones and realizing people cant read.
Not meant to be rude but seriously...read before posting and realize it probably has already been posted.
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Well i originally intended this forum to be about office depot having it but every one seems to want to talk about best buy
office depot
For those of you wondering, here is the office depot link http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/906853/ASUS-Eee-Pad-Transformer-TF201-Tablet/ 1/2 arrival date and i got my tracking number from bb
looks active, but when you put in cart, says no stock. Has always said this when I checked.
So I'm of of the late people to order the prime (12/26) and just wondering how many of us are out there? Anyone got any idea when that second batch is coming to amazon?
I'm also an Amazon late buyer. Hoping our patience pays off with more polished machines.
I'm also in this boat. I'm honestly not expecting to get mine until February. I'm hoping that by the time it ships it will have ICS pre-installed.
Ordered from Amazon 64GB Champagne today After Return
I returned my TP yesterday to GameStop for a full refund. They had none in stock so refunded in cash no less. My reason for returning was a completely dead GPS. I never once got any lock of any type trying all the tricks on the GPS threads. Everything else worked flawlessly and I really hated parting with it but if I'm paying 500 bucks for a device it better work. I did notice a few people with later shipments having better luck than I did and so am rejoining the great TP Egg Hunt
P.S. From my own personal experience of two weeks playing with the TP if they get the GPS issue worked out this will be one badass tablet !!!
From the rumors i hear, the second batch of TP on amazon is due to ship during the first half of January so lets all hope that we get our tablets then and they are without problems
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From the rumors i hear, the second batch of TP on amazon is due to ship during the first half of January so lets all hope that we get our tablets then and they are without problems
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wasn't a rumor...had a re-pre-order from amazon and it was scheduled for delivery between Jan 26th-Feb 6th (i think).
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I returned my TP yesterday to GameStop for a full refund. They had none in stock so refunded in cash no less. My reason for returning was a completely dead GPS. I never once got any lock of any type trying all the tricks on the GPS threads. Everything else worked flawlessly and I really hated parting with it but if I'm paying 500 bucks for a device it better work. I did notice a few people with later shipments having better luck than I did and so am rejoining the great TP Egg Hunt
P.S. From my own personal experience of two weeks playing with the TP if they get the GPS issue worked out this will be one badass tablet !!!
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Man this just kills me.. I really don't understand why people need GPS so badly. I really can't think of a single time I would use it. My Galaxy Nexus is a MUCH better navigation device than a 10" tablet could ever be. As long as it can get my current city from wifi for searches, what other possible use is there?
It's probably been discussed in other GPS threads, but I haven't seen any real reason that I should worry about GPS on a wifi only tablet.
If you do a search on Amazon right now, the 32 GB Primes are only available from Amazon partners at highly inflated prices. There is a 64 GB available from Amazon, but no 32's.
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Man this just kills me.. I really don't understand why people need GPS so badly. I really can't think of a single time I would use it. My Galaxy Nexus is a MUCH better navigation device than a 10" tablet could ever be. As long as it can get my current city from wifi for searches, what other possible use is there?
It's probably been discussed in other GPS threads, but I haven't seen any real reason that I should worry about GPS on a wifi only tablet.
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Yeah, this bugs me too. People exchanging their otherwise perfectly working Primes because of GPS.... People should research enough to know that no amount of exchanges at this time is going to solve the issue.
Back on topic, I also ordered on 12/26 from Amazon (Grey 64GB)
Yeah, I posted about this yesterday. I ordered on Dec 19th, 64gb grey. One person in my post stated they ordered it on the 18th and it was delivered on the 30th. Not sure what size and stuff. I've also heard of some from the first round not getting theirs yet. I'm hoping that we get them in the next week or so.
I preordered my 64 champ. on the 22nd, had an est. of jan 24th-feb 7, and 3 days ago, changed to "we will notify you" and hasn't given me a new date yet
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Yeah, this bugs me too. People exchanging their otherwise perfectly working Primes because of GPS.... People should research enough to know that no amount of exchanges at this time is going to solve the issue.
Back on topic, I also ordered on 12/26 from Amazon (Grey 64GB)
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It's not even that, I just don't know what they are even using the GPS on a wifi tablet to do... As I said, android phones are much better navigation devices than big tablets. If they removed GPS function completely, I'm not sure what I would miss out on...
Just got off the phone with amazon about the 64gb champ. gold model. Csr told me that they are expecting to start shipping out this week, and have more coming the week after that, and the week after that.
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Just got off the phone with amazon about the 64gb champ. gold model. Csr told me that they are expecting to start shipping out this week, and have more coming the week after that, and the week after that.
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lol So, essentially, they told you nothing you didn't already know? Why can't they be definitive!?!?! Good luck. Hopefully yours comes in soon.
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lol So, essentially, they told you nothing you didn't already know? Why can't they be definitive!?!?! Good luck. Hopefully yours comes in soon.
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well, I originally had a shipping estimate of jan 24-feb 7 and they changed it to "we will notify you when we have a date" and I called to ask why, and he basically told me that it will be shipping sooner than expected
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well, I originally had a shipping estimate of jan 24-feb 7 and they changed it to "we will notify you when we have a date" and I called to ask why, and he basically told me that it will be shipping sooner than expected
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Ah, I see. Well mine still says Jan 24-Feb 7. What number did you call?
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Ah, I see. Well mine still says Jan 24-Feb 7. What number did you call?
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I went through the help link on their website
Just got amazon to give me a 100 dollar gift card for the delay by complaining
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Just got amazon to give me a 100 dollar gift card for the delay by complaining
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I smell a troll... proof, or it didn't happen
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I smell a troll... proof, or it didn't happen
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How would i even prove it.... and honestly i don't care if you don't believe me lol
Ordered on 30th nov. My grey dock is in stock,but grey 32gb is still backordered.
Notification is nothing from BH.
Very very waiting.
Hey Henry.
When next batch is coming?
Sorry to tell ya this but they will probably shut ur thread down. We had a really good thread going for B&H but the mods deleted most of the threads that had pre order in the title. They should delete the 300 darn GPS threads on here if they want to clean up this forum.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1429185
Thanks. I understood.
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The merged thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352938&page=56
Is closed though no one can post in it.
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Ordered on 30th nov. My grey dock is in stock,but grey 32gb is still backordered.
Notification is nothing from BH.
Very very waiting.
Hey Henry.
When next batch is coming?
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On facebook Page.
Answer from Henry is
"Shipment is another next week."
To be honest, I don't get the point of all these threads... At first it was interesting to know where everyone is getting theirs, but now everyone has had one on pre-order or has one.
The point was B&H was an official launch partner and they and their customers have been shafted by Asus. The old thread had been communicating with HenryP from BH for about three weeks now. Anyways guys if u Google "transformer prime b&h pre order" you can find a nice thread on a different forum that shale remain nameless. HenryP has been posting there as well.
P.S. why not clean up all the pointless GPS trolling threads. Makes more sense to me.
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Has anyone ordered a Blue GS3 from play.com and actually recieved theirs?
Still waiting on mine, everywhere else seems to have stock apart from them, I want to keep my order with them as they give a free Case, screen protector and I get £20 cashback.
They have no idea when they can fulfil all orders
I'd given up with Play. Ordered from Amazon on Friday and the phone got dispatched on Saturday. Currently on the van for delivery
I've lost my TCB but at least I'll actually get the phone.
I have a feeling Play seem to be pretty low down on the list from Samsung. I wouldn't have minded as much if they were honest about it. I've yet to find anyone that actually has one dispatched from them and fail to believe that someone wouldn't have posted something on the net about a delivery had they got one.
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I'd given up with Play. Ordered from Amazon on Friday and the phone got dispatched on Saturday. Currently on the van for delivery
I've lost my TCB but at least I'll actually get the phone.
I have a feeling Play seem to be pretty low down on the list from Samsung. I wouldn't have minded as much if they were honest about it. I've yet to find anyone that actually has one dispatched from them and fail to believe that someone wouldn't have posted something on the net about a delivery had they got one.
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PS - Fozra FCUM ive been to Gigg Lane a few times, looking forward to the new stadium in Moston
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I'd given up with Play. Ordered from Amazon on Friday and the phone got dispatched on Saturday. Currently on the van for delivery
I've lost my TCB but at least I'll actually get the phone.
I have a feeling Play seem to be pretty low down on the list from Samsung. I wouldn't have minded as much if they were honest about it. I've yet to find anyone that actually has one dispatched from them and fail to believe that someone wouldn't have posted something on the net about a delivery had they got one.
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Amazon have Blue in stock now and I could cancel with play and order with amazon. But with Play, as I said before I get £20 cashback, free offical samsung case (white and blue) (£15) and free samsung screen protector (£15). So effectively, my phone is £450 as I would need to get a case and sp anyway.
On the 8th they said I was 62 in the queue, with people cancelling and changing to white, I'll be pushed up sooner.
I've waited this long, I guess a little longer won't hurt.
Just called Play.com, and they said they dont know when I'll be getting mine, even though I'm only about 50 in the queue, could be a few weeks
Really considering cancelling
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PS - Fozra FCUM ive been to Gigg Lane a few times, looking forward to the new stadium in Moston
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Cheers, seems as though every forum I go on lately my avatar's been noticed. Seems like we're getting everywhere
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Just called Play.com, and they said they dont know when I'll be getting mine, even though I'm only about 50 in the queue, could be a few weeks
Really considering cancelling
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The fact that they still don't have a date is concerning. Especially since you'd pre-ordered and others are getting them sent next day
I've now got the joy of mine going via HDNL from Amazon though so it's not all peachy elsewhere
I just got my depatch email from play.com for my blue!! finally!!
Also got a tracking number! it's will be here tomorrow at last!