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?
grumblers said:
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.
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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/
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Ordered one, but very skeptical that i will every get it and wait forever. it's From Staples.ca and i got $55 Coupon stacked on it.
i hope it comes through. Anyone?
I got my gold one from adorama on the 22nd. looks great
I had one pre-ordered until yesterday. I called staples and they still had no official word from asus when their first shipment of transformers was coming in. I saw some of the grey CBIL ones on the FS website and jumped on one of those. It would have been great ti get a champagne transformer but again i don't really care as long as it performs well.
I ordered one from amazon...still waiting
Pre-ordered the gold one from BestBuy... Still waiting
Why do people call it gold? It is silver. It is less gold than the amethyst is purple yet people refer to that as "gray." It looks like brushed aluminum and is why bought it. Looks great and is in perfect working order.
I got one delivered last week from abt.com. No dock yet though.
I also got mine from abt and it does look more silver than gold...I didn't want this color at first but now I'm happy with it
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Why do people call it gold? It is silver. It is less gold than the amethyst is purple yet people refer to that as "gray." It looks like brushed aluminum and is why bought it. Looks great and is in perfect working order.
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Well.. because it is called champagne gold? I haven't seen it in real life, but on the pictures it appears to be silver yes, strange they called it champagne gold.
My Champagne model from Abt is being delivered today. I also have a Gray from Best Buy, so I'll be comparing colors and will report back in.
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Why do people call it gold? It is silver. It is less gold than the amethyst is purple yet people refer to that as "gray." It looks like brushed aluminum and is why bought it. Looks great and is in perfect working order.
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Agreed. It's _much_ less gold than the Gray is purple. In comparing the two side-by-side, I'm liking the Champagne much better and can't wait to see the dock. If the Champagne checks out fine (screen bleed, dead pixels, etc.) then the Gray will be going back to Best Buy.
I received my champagne 32GB today. It's a nice brushed silver look.
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I received my champagne 32GB today. It's a nice brushed silver look.
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Wow that does look better then I thought. More silver then gold, very nice!
Anyone receive a champagne gold one from Best Buy? Their website still says coming soon
I got the Gray and my partner got the "Gold" one by accident. (Ebay seller didn't label it correctly). It's really more of a silver with just a tinge of gold just as the gray has only a very light tinge of purple. They are both really beautiful colors in my opinion.
I don't think anyone would go wrong with either one, unless they have their heart set on a particular choice from the beginning.
Got mine last thursday
I got mine last Thursday and I have to agree that it looks more silver than gold, but it looks good regardless
If only my wifi speeds didn't drop as soon as I walk out of the room the router is in.
though the wifi works well enough that I can get by in my house, though I'm still contemplating returning it, when you pay $500 for a premium tablet it shouldn't be slower
than the companies older model as well as most other tablets out there.
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Wow that does look better then I thought. More silver then gold, very nice!
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I must agree, looks far less gold then most pictures lead on to believe.
Thats it, "gold" it is then, thanks fellas!
Ordered the champagne gold as well sooo sexy^^ dude i cant wait!
With the imminent release date for UK stores, I am put off more and more that the Prime has some teething troubles (e.g. GPS and WiFi performance), and am holding back on placing my order until I see the rollout with ICS in full effect. What is really troubling me though is I had my heart set on the Champagne Gold finish, and I see in one store that all the Amethyst Grey editions have been pre-ordered (sold out) whereas there are hardly any orders for the Champagne Gold version. Is there something wrong with Champagne Gold?
Am I missing something obvious here? I rather like the look of the Champagne Gold - even though I have not yet seen it in the flesh, only on computer screen pictures/video reviews. Is this not selling so well because everybody has preconceptions that tablets must be black/grey? Is it some sort of male hormone repression thing preventing people opting for any colour that deviates from the norm? I mean, if I order Champagne Gold should I also have a handbag or something? What shade of lipstick should... no, never mind.
Perhaps there is a physical issue such as the Champagne Gold finish gets scratched more easily or shows up scratches worse? Possibly there is an issue with the case expanding after a couple of weeks and losing its snug fit (as with another device using Champagne Gold)? Is it that accessories for the Prime will need to match the finish, and no third party accessories come in Champagne Gold, only grey? Maybe the link to the grey version was publicised and nobody could find the link to the gold?
This is a small thing to worry about, but in my obsessive world and lust for the Transformer Prime I feel I need answers to be satisfied. Can anybody help please?
I own a champagne gold one. It's more silver than gold and no there is nothing wrong with the color (so far, got it 10 days now). So far i didn't have the urge to buy a matching handbag or apply lipstick. Also nothing changed in my mind or around the genital area
So that's what happened.... they never moved my poll (with the terribly mis-spelled color) from the original forum. Few more responses here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358083
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So that's what happened.... they never moved my poll (with the terribly mis-spelled color) from the original forum. Few more responses here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358083
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Ahh, thanks. Some good responses on the thread you posted there. Nothing that speaks badly about the Champagne Gold though, so it looks like it is down to a personal choice rather than any defects or problems (seems maybe visible fingerprints could cause a problem though.)
Definitely evidence to back up the overwhelming interest in Amethyst Grey on your post, but so far Gold is the winner here! Choices, choices.
I got the grey because the bezel is black and matches a lot more.
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I got the grey because the bezel is black and matches a lot more.
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Ahh, just as I was afraid... the Champagne Gold does not match whereas black does. But match what exactly?
The colors that matter to me come from the hella fine super ips screen.
At the moment for UK customers all you will find is the Amethyst model available. Because of this the majority of pre-orders will be centred around this particular couloured model.
As such don't get dragged into the belief the darker Prime is the one everyone wishes to own.
I myself have chosen to pre-order the Champagne model, purely because it balances well with both the interior of my vehicle where I will use it a lot and my office. In other words it's simply a cosmetic choice, nothing more and I don't expect either models to differ in any other way.
It seems that here in Australia we are only getting the Gold one!
Gahh! I've seen the Transformer 700 Series now!
Won't be buying the Prime if I can get my hands on the 700... What are Asus doing?
Still like Champagne Gold though.
Can someone that did this combo post some detailed photos? I'm considering doing this combo since grey docks often pop up online and b&m.
I'm really tired if Asus's lack of communication. I don't care about a supposed 3g rumor.... I just want to know when they plan on selling champagne docks.
It sucks that they have such little to say about all of the issues. It's starting to annoy me how they're only worried about pushing more prime sales on their fb/twitter and not worried about current owners.
Sheesh that's pretty lazy. It took me about 2 minutes to find the following:
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//
Video:
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...cussions/12480-gold-gray-dock.html#post106793
Or you could be patient. Asus clearly is on the learning curve when it comes to these types of consumer gadgets. The champagne dock is available in Europe. It's just a matter of time until it's out in the US.
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Sheesh that's pretty lazy. It took me about 2 minutes to find the following:
Two-tone champagne tablet w/ gray dock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...3&postcount=49
All champagne:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/a...-prime-review/
Video:
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...cussions/12480-gold-gray-dock.html#post106793
Or you could be patient. Asus clearly is on the learning curve when it comes to these types of consumer gadgets. The champagne dock is available in Europe. It's just a matter of time until it's out in the US.
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FYI, links are busted.
I should have this configuration by Saturday when my gray dock arrives at my local Best Buy. Unless there is some sort of delay/mix-up, but that never happens with Best Buy...
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
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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.
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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.
Am I the only one who cannot find the dock anywhere in stock for my prime? Amazon is always out of stock and no local stores have it.
I really wanted this for the dock.... Its a transformer! I But short of paying an individual seller $250 I can't figure out how to purchase it.
How should I go about getting one?
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I am now on my 4th dock. They can be found. Setup an alert over on nowinstock.net. You can receive a text and/or email when once comes up but better act FAST when it does.
Check nowinstock.net as 650hpAMG suggests, and just keep checking your local electronics retailers. Places like Bestbuy get regular shipments, however due to the popularity of this tablet and Asus's relatively low manufacturing volume they sell out very fast.
Also, Officedepot.com seems to have the gray model in stock:
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/941611/ASUS-TF201-Tablet-Docking-Station/
Seems like the gray is easier to find than the champagne. I currently have a gray dock and a champagne tablet. I only have a few more days before my return window expires on the dock, so I will soon be without a keyboard dock until I can find a champagne dock.
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Am I the only one who cannot find the dock anywhere in stock for my prime? Amazon is always out of stock and no local stores have it.
I really wanted this for the dock.... Its a transformer! I But short of paying an individual seller $250 I can't figure out how to purchase it.
How should I go about getting one?
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My local Best Buy had about 5 of the Champagne ones on the shelf about a week ago. If no stock at your local store, they may be able to order it in from another location. The only carry the Champagne one in the store though.
Amazon via tiger Direct has em for 149.99 + 5.50 shipping right now, wasnt lthere yesterday, yesterday they were 208 else where
They're out there.
www.excaliberpc.com/ has them for around $150.
Yup, you just gotta be on your toes. My finally arrives tomorrow~ My Prime will be complete
Does the Chinese dock work with US Tablets? There are some gold docks on eBay for a decent price:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-Eee-Pa...Accessories&hash=item3f145be192#ht_500wt_1110
And some grey ones for a slightly less appealing price:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-Eee-Pa...Accessories&hash=item3f142aac21#ht_500wt_1110
EDIT: Yes the Chinese docks work fine with US Primes.
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Check nowinstock.net as 650hpAMG suggests, and just keep checking your local electronics retailers. Places like Bestbuy get regular shipments, however due to the popularity of this tablet and Asus's relatively low manufacturing volume they sell out very fast.
Also, Officedepot.com seems to have the gray model in stock:
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/941611/ASUS-TF201-Tablet-Docking-Station/
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Thanks for the heads up! Picked mine up this morning. They didn't even know that they had any in stock. I had to ask them to check. This thing is even slicker with the dock!
I just got mine from office Depot. This is my first time using it. The keys aren't that bad, very easy to type on them with my fat fingers.
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Seems like the gray is easier to find than the champagne. I currently have a gray dock and a champagne tablet. I only have a few more days before my return window expires on the dock, so I will soon be without a keyboard dock until I can find a champagne dock.
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I have a Champagne tablet and a gray dock too. I had set up an alert at NowInStock and was in such a hurry to get my order placed that I didn't realize I was ordering a gray dock. I think the two-tone combination looks fine. Nobody cares that your tablet and dock are different colors (except you) Don't sweat it- it looks fine....