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I see some people received grey docks but I am yet to see a champagne one anywhere. Has anyone received one?
I have not, ordered from BestBuy on 11-28
Apparently no one has even had them in stock yet according to this http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/tablets/asus/accessories/
I am hoping they are released soon.
I'm still waiting too. Ordered both from Amazon on 11/22, with free "super saver" shipping. Tablet came on 12/17. Complained last week about delay in releasing dock, and was upgraded to next day delivery. Delivery now expected Jan 25- Feb. 8.
It seems that the champagne tablets were released before the grey ones, but the grey docks came out before the champagne ones. Weird, no?
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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rjscott2005 said:
And... would a champagne tablet look bad coupled to a gray dock?
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It doesn't look bad at all. It's just a matter of taste. I prefer the matching dock vs the two tone look.
Here are examples of each with the champagne tablet.
Two-tone champagne tablet w/ gray dock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21108653&postcount=49
All champagne:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-review/
Thanks for the pictures. I've got a gray dock arriving today along with my second and third Prime tablets... I pre-ordered and the other two just shipped without asking me first if I still wanted them. I'll have two grays and one champagne.
grumblers said:
It doesn't look bad at all. It's just a matter of taste. I prefer the matching dock vs the two tone look.
Here are examples of each with the champagne tablet.
Two-tone champagne tablet w/ gray dock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21108653&postcount=49
All champagne:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-review/
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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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grumblers said:
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
mbieler said:
Cyberport.de currently has some docks in stock. Just ordered mine.
http://www.cyberport.de/notebook-un...eee-pad-transformer-prime-champagne-gold.html
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Yap, I knew I could rely on them.
As Amazon killed my order I called Cyberport to ask what they will do about my order and they told me to stand by them and to be patient as they will definetly be able to get this dock in Germany.
And so here we are: They shipped mine today.
This is not Amazon's or Germany-specific stance. Transformer Prime is only sold with the dock in Europe. If there's a tablet sold separately from the dock then it is possibly an import from US.
This is because according to their research people in Europe prefer to buy the tablet with the dock and not separately. I have no idea what the numbers were, but this has been stated a few times in the past already.
So if you bought the tablet from US, also buy the dock from US, as the tablet was not intended to be sold without the dock in Europe.
you got your facts wrong. you CAN buy the tablet without the dock in germany. there are two packages available.
1. the prime with 32gb storage PLUS the dock
2. the prime with 64gb storage WITHOUT the dock
i for example bought the 64gb version and now ordered a separate dock. you just can't buy the 32gb version without a dock here.
mbieler said:
you got your facts wrong. you CAN buy the tablet without the dock in germany. there are two packages available.
1. the prime with 32gb storage PLUS the dock
2. the prime with 64gb storage WITHOUT the dock
i for example bought the 64gb version and now ordered a separate dock. you just can't buy the 32gb version without a dock here.
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Ah alright, thank you for correcting me. ASUS told me they won't sell docks separately in EU, which made me think they won't sell tablets separately either. But apparently it's messed up.
Biggest problem here is of course the fact that EU has different keyboard layouts, which makes it tough to order dock from elsewhere either.
The dock situation has been ridiculous everywhere. The TP is really only worth it when you get the dock imo. It's nice enough on its own but the SD card slot on dock, extra battery life, USB port, etc are what make the product for me.
I too had a 64 gb gold tab and couldn't find the dock anywhere (US). Finally I bought it from an Amazon reseller (Paid $269, which sucks but I had some points no Amazon CC so didn't care too much).
Honestly I suggest going a similar root and just trying to get one at a premium via ebay or Amazon US. If it's true that Amazon US has them in stock now, that's great, maybe someone can hook you up if you cannot order directly.
Basically, Im just saying it is worth getting the dock, even at a premium. It completes the device and makes it 5x more usable.
Goodluck... Only one to blame here is Asus imo. As much as I like their products, they really suck at product launches.
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.
AVKillah said:
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?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
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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.
almightywhacko said:
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.
jordache16 said:
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....