Just FYI, ABE's have a few TF201 on stock right now... http://www.abesofmaine.com/item.do?item=ASTF201-B1-CG&id=ASTF201-B1-CG&&kbid=TF201
HIT THANKS IF WAS USEFULL>>>!
Good. The more people who get the champagne, the more likely we are to see the champagne dock sooner. Or so one would hope...
Yup, mine is being delivered tomorrow from Abe's - whew!
Very disappointed that ABE's jacked the price over $500. I buy from them quite often because they're located about 10 miles from house in NJ, and usually have great prices.
just lou said:
Very disappointed that ABE's jacked the price over $500. I buy from them quite often because they're located about 10 miles from house in NJ, and usually have great prices.
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It may have something to do with the cost of excessive calls from people like us. When I called yesterday about the docks I detected a hint of what I'll call Prime Fatigue -- "Oh for the Primes? We've been waiting just like you guys."
I bought the dock from them also, they shipped yesterday... Gray one.
Yikes! ICS Rocks...
So glad I canceled them 2 weeks ago for the keyboard dock. Ordered on Newegg the same week when someone here posted they were in stock ahead of Newegg's own auto-notify emailer.
Arrived this passed Monday right before the ICS update.
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I bought a TF101 about a month ago, been itching to get a dock since then. Sadly stock has been scarce. The upside is that finally a couple of retailers have dropped the price on the dock here in Canada ($150 seemed expensive IMHO). For fellow TF Owners here in Canada I've seen the dock as low as $114 or a combined TF101 (16GB) and Dock for $499 (thesource email blast this morning). Anyone else looking for a dock at a good price I'd suggest bestdirect.ca or comtec.ca
Finally picked one up from BestDirect. Orderded July 11, 2011 22:00 delivered July 13, 2011 10:20 total price including taxes (free shipping) was $129.27 Canadian WOOHOO. Although this online retailer is located in BC they shipped it from Markham Ontario (perhaps because I am in Ontario). I'd highly suggest anyone in Canada looking for the dock save some time and money and check them out
Picked up a 16GB+keyboard dock for $499-$50 coupons = $450 from Staples.ca .... that's probably as good as it gets right now
it gets better
staples.ca does price matching. Go into the store with a printout of the amazon.ca deal where you get the 32GB+dock for 599 and they will price match (they gave me no trouble anyway)... so the dock ends up being 100 canadian.
****.. that's crazy cheap. x_X
Surroundedbytrees - was the dock you received from BestDirect a B50 or B60?
It's a B60 is that good/bad/ugly?
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Surroundedbytrees - was the dock you received from BestDirect a B50 or B60?
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Does it matter? As long as it works.
Sad Panda
I had finally settled on the rooCase Slim-Fit Folio through Amazon (via PC Micro Store) as seen here:
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Slim-Fit-Adjustable-Transformer-10-1-Inch/dp/B0058DLAA8/ref=pd_cp_e_3
Originally listed as available on July 18th, I ordered it last week in hopes of having it by Friday to take on vacation (and paid for expedited shipping as well). However I noticed today that the "available" date had been bumped to July 20th, and I hadn't received any shipping notices, so I fired off an email to check things out.
Unfortunately the case is now delayed until July 26th, which is when "they" will receive their shipment, and then start shipping. This won't work for me, as I'll be laid up in a Cabin in Colorado for 2 weeks The person who responded was very nice and apologetic for the delay, and offered to refund my expedited shipping charge (14.99) and still send the package expedited as soon as it was available. While a lovely gesture, it just doesn't help me in my current situation.
So now I'm without a case, and definitely need one before we leave on Saturday.
In your experience, do you think I could get a case (rooCase, Caseen, etc.) online and shipped in time for my trip without spending an arm and a leg, or should I head to Best Buy and try to find something that I can jam the Transformer in for my trip.
Just wanted to share the delay of the case, my good experience with PC Micro Store customer service, and ask if anyone had any suggestions to get something in my hands by Friday or Saturday. Thanks!
Great looking case!
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I am in the same boat, minus the 2 week vacation. I do fly out Friday as well, but I will be flying back on Sunday. I also got the same email with the offer to refund the expedited shipping and still expedite once they get them in stock.
I have been traveling with just the cheap hp case and a stand:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033RSNPG
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049H8W1Y
I was really looking forward to the slim-fit though. As for other similar cases, anything roocase is out as there only looks to be one supplier for them. For any of the other ones it just depends on who is actually doing the shipping. Amazon is usually very good about making next/2-day as per the item page. You just have to be more careful about the purchases that don't actually come from Amazon. Whatever you are going to do, I would hurry up. You are just on the edge of rolling over to another shipping day for Amazon.
Good luck.
Edit: Yes...I am a sad Panda as well.
I ordered the same case but have been waiting since July 6th, I guess one more week is not such a big deal.What is a bit disconcerting is that the email says they will mark the order as shipped on Amazon.
+1 on the sad panda. But m not going anywhere and my transformer stays fine on my couch, without a case. Just saved some money! not so sad a panda now that I think about it.
Sent from my cell phone. DUH.
Thanks for the sad panda support guys! I went ahead and canceled the order, went to my local Micro Center and bought a cheap neoprene sleeve to hopefully keep my TF safe during travels (and kept the receipt and tags). Certainly not ideal, as I really wanted a folio that I could use to protect it and let my 20 month old son watch movies in the back seat on our long drive. Ah well, we shall perceiver!
Hopefully while I'm away, you guys will get your slim-fit and post some thoughts. If it's favorable ill go ahead and order one when I get back.
From the pictures, with this case we can connect the keyboard without removing the case, right?
I think I'll get this one.
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From the pictures, with this case we can connect the keyboard without removing the case, right?
I think I'll get this one.
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Bump- as I also would like to know this...
I've been holding off because I'd really prefer buying a case that allows me to dock without removing the TF and I don't want to spend money on the Tuff-love because it's too expensive for me.
I ordered this case as well however I just canceled it. I found the Acase version of the slim fit on amazon that is in stock with free shipping. I originally paid the $20 for expedited shipping that wouldn't arrive until after Aug 4th to an FPO address. However the Acase offers free shipping that will arrive between Aug 1st and Aug 4th, or for the $5 shipping they have a guaranteed delivery of Jul 30th. The Acase version can be found at
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005D1Q6J0
Looks like Abe's of Main has the gray docking station in stock
http://cameras.abesofmaine.com/search#w=transformer prime&asug=
The site also says the Gray 64GB tablet available in 2 to 3 days.
Champagne dock, 32GB tablets in both colors, and 64GB tablet in champagne showing as available in 4 to 6 days.
their return policy seems really tough
Looks like they are in stock, but they have horrible reviews all over the place.
Just placed an order for the grey dock, hopefully it will be here next Tuesday when my TFP is delivered from Best Buy! Thanks for the post!
How reliable is this estimate? Anyone order from them before?
I ordered a champagne dock so let's see.
BTW found these
$5 Off $75 or more Use Abe's of Maine Coupon Code ABESAVES5
$11 off $150 or more Use Abe's of Maine Coupon DEALPRO11
$10 off $150 or more Use Abe's of Maine Coupon Code ABESAVES or LOYALTY10
I tried to use the 11 one by adding a mini hdmi cable to put me over 150 but it kept taking the free shipping away and trying to add 9 dollars in shipping so I just used the 5 dollar one off...
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Looks like they are in stock, but they have horrible reviews all over the place.
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I've bought 3 cameras from Abe's with absolutely no problems in the past. Just ordered this dock. Thanks so much for finding this. My Amazon order is now canceled. Woohoo!
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How reliable is this estimate? Anyone order from them before?
I ordered a champagne dock so let's see.
BTW found these
$5 Off $75 or more Use Abe's of Maine Coupon Code ABESAVES5
$11 off $150 or more Use Abe's of Maine Coupon DEALPRO11
$10 off $150 or more Use Abe's of Maine Coupon Code ABESAVES or LOYALTY10
I tried to use the 11 one by adding a mini hdmi cable to put me over 150 but it kept taking the free shipping away and trying to add 9 dollars in shipping so I just used the 5 dollar one off...
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Nice job on finding the coupon codes.
As for reliability, I've ordered from them in the past, but it was awhile ago. So hard to know how accurate their shipping time estimates are.
*edit* my mistake got excited and made a mistake.
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omg, I got all lined up to buy a dock before they were gone, then right before I hit submit I looked again at the price and was like, wait even with shipping this is high, then I realized they are selling these docks for $300.
What a bunch of crooks, selling it for twice what its worth.
I want it and I want it bad, but not enough to pay twice as much as it cost. I could buy a reg transformer for that.
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You sure you didn't just put 2 in your cart? I ordered the dock with overnight and it only cost me $192.
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omg, I got all lined up to buy a dock before they were gone, then right before I hit submit I looked again at the price and was like, wait even with shipping this is high, then I realized they are selling these docks for $300.
What a bunch of crooks, selling it for twice what its worth.
I want it and I want it bad, but not enough to pay twice as much as it cost. I could buy a reg transformer for that.
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You Fail...
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You Fail...
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ha ha your right, I'm retarded. Good thing I checked this thread again =P
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You sure you didn't just put 2 in your cart? I ordered the dock with overnight and it only cost me $192.
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Xdaspyder must have put two in his cart. Mine was 149+ shipping.
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THANKS to whoever started this thread.
Well I hope they actually ship it overnight. It was an f-load of money to overnight it. I will be calling tomorrow to make sure they will get it here by Saturday. If not, I plan on cancelling.
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Thank you!!!
Ordered 2 day shipping and hoping it will arrive with my prime next Wednesday.
So people have had success with Abe's before?
Kinda scared, but pulled the trigger.
Thanks OP
Yeah Baby!
Guess it's no news that docks are sold out everywhere at the moment, and I have been waiting on Gamestop, who let my dock order date slip, then slip further, then they pulled the est. date entirely! Got all over their case today, and corporate calls me (I actually got an email through to CEO Paul Raines. LOL!) and tells me "It's not released yet, and won't be until end of January!" This from VP of logistics.. so I KNEW I was screwed if she didn't know what was going on.
Super happy to have this placed, got 2-3 days shipping, should arrive right within a day of my FREE Prime. (Yep... I got full credit from an unnamed retailer for F%$ing me up so bad it was a crying shame.) Now stop ordering these, so they don't screw up and oversell the stock!!! LOL!
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I've bought 3 cameras from Abe's with absolutely no problems in the past. Just ordered this dock. Thanks so much for finding this. My Amazon order is now canceled. Woohoo!
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Thanks for the feedback!! I've google their reviews, and its fair reviews in my opinion. Some really good, and some not so good. I ordered the dock, and the 64gb. Will cancel my amazon and expansys after I get a tracking #. Amazon, Expansys, and FRY's quotes me late January. Expect FRY's no ETA at all. Hoppefully I dont get an email in a few days saying backordered!! One good thing is there is no tax, I saved $55 of tax on the tablet. My total for dock and tablet was
Subtotal: $ 755.18
Price Discount: $ -11.00
Shipping: $ 0.00
Tax: $ 0.00
Total;: $ 744.18
I trust Abes of Maine from when I purchased a Camera a few years ago. The fact they accept paypal is nice too. I also canceled my Amazon dock order since it has a Feb estimated ship date and I figure even a back ordered dock through Abes will get here before February.
Amazon must have a ton of these things and the tablets preordered. Their estimated dates are so far out.
Pulled the trigger at Abe's too. Hope it works out Thanks OP!!
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I've bought 3 cameras from Abe's with absolutely no problems in the past. Just ordered this dock. Thanks so much for finding this. My Amazon order is now canceled. Woohoo!
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I hope you're right. Based on your post I just ordered a grey 64 GB Prime.
I didn't post about Abe's earlier because I found the negative reviews as well.
Hello,
In November there were a number of places selling the dock for 99$. Is this because of the older firmware? I am trying to find it cheaper right now but cannot really find anything less than 125 after shipping and taxes. Does anyone have any advice on where to find the dock cheaper maybe like 110?
i feel you OP, im in the same boat as you. saw the dock priced at $99 around black friday/xmas time. tried to hold out for some type of "better" deal possibly. Then right after saw the price shoot up to like $180 lmao. I couldnt believe it. As of right now we have 2 options. search ebay or craigslist for someone selling it for cheap or wait until amazon comes back down on the price. Ive been watching it since it jumped from $99 to $180. its been steadily coming down ever since and as you said
its about $125 now. we just have to wait a little longer
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i feel you OP, im in the same boat as you. saw the dock priced at $99 around black friday/xmas time. tried to hold out for some type of "better" deal possibly. Then right after saw the price shoot up to like $180 lmao. I couldnt believe it. As of right now we have 2 options. search ebay or craigslist for someone selling it for cheap or wait until amazon comes back down on the price. Ive been watching it since it jumped from $99 to $180. its been steadily coming down ever since and as you said
its about $125 now. we just have to wait a little longer
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yeah i guess you are right haha. thanks for the reply. man don't you hate that feeling tho when you miss a good deal? hahaha
I don't know how you feel about ordering from amazon but I would look on there. They have a Used - Like New Transformer Dock for 111.31 with Free Super Saver Shipping.
Taken from Amazons Condition Guidelines:
Like New: An apparently untouched computer item in perfect condition. The original plastic wrap may be missing, but the original packaging and software is intact. There are absolutely no signs of wear. Suitable for presenting as a gift.
Can't post the link since this is my first post
Enjoy!
there is a place on eBay selling refurbished docks for $99. I forget the name of the place, but it appears they had good ratings and lots of sales.
I saw it listed on gizmodo dealmodo today (actually it was the tf101 for $298 +shipping or the 32g version for $399 with free shipping) .
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I finally decided to order my Xformer today and got it from B&H for $250 (used)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800836395-USE/ASUS_TF101_A1_16GB_Eee_Pad_Transformer.html/mode/edu
They are also selling used keyboards for $90...but I guess I got the last refurbished one cause its $118 now.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/761727-REG/ASUS_TF101_DOCKING_Eee_Pad_Transformer_Docking.html/mode/edu
The amazon marketplace sells the keyboard for $107 used.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004U78628/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&qid=1328491725&sr=8-1&condition=used
Is anyone finding the Grey Prime Dock anywhere in the $150 range. It seems that was the going price there for a while now only ones I seem to find are over $200.
Thanks
Best Buy
I live in the 717 area code and I was able to order one on Bestbuy.com and it was in store today actually. I must have ordered my dock AS it was being unloaded from the truck because 45 minutes after I ordered it, I got a text saying it was all ready to pick up.
I paid 159 after tax. Got the grey too
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I live in the 717 area code and I was able to order one on Bestbuy.com and it was in store today actually. I must have ordered my dock AS it was being unloaded from the truck because 45 minutes after I ordered it, I got a text saying it was all ready to pick up.
I paid 159 after tax. Got the grey too
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Thanks. I got my Prime at Local BB yesterday and they didn't have the Dock and they told me they didn't know when they would get any. I got online this morning after reading your Post and it shows that they have the Dock at my BB for pickup today.
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Thanks. I got my Prime at Local BB yesterday and they didn't have the Dock and they told me they didn't know when they would get any. I got online this morning after reading your Post and it shows that they have the Dock at my BB for pickup today.
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BB employees have no clue. I went on to buy my prime the other night and they were laughing at me like haha this guy thinks he can just walk in and buy a prime. Said sold put until I don't know forever. Literally 2 minutes later they walked up to me and handed me the box and were like hey man its your lucky day. Just got ONE! I was floored to say the least.
No dock for me yet. Gotta ease my wife into that one. LOL.
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