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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?
No but I'm sure you could call them and ask instead of wasting gas...
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doeboy1984 said:
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?
doeboy1984 said:
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
zedklind said:
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~
Just called them this morning, did not even know they where going to be selling them. The said they filled pre orders on a first come first serve basis. I went to the store and pre-ordered there, and received my 32 GB champagne Tablet withen 20 minutes.
*NOTE* they only have the 32 GB Champagne color.
Unfortunately it is a Christmas gift, so I will not be able to give any information on it.
EDIT: They will apparently ship even though it says in store pickup online. Just use the Chat.
When are they shipping?
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what is abt? sorry for the lack of knowledge
I think he means this: http://www.abt.com/product/58305/ASUS-TF201B1CG.html
You mean you actually RECEIVED your Prime? Or just got a pre-order?
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what is abt? sorry for the lack of knowledge
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its an electronics store in illinois. damnit!
Wow - shows them as in stock and available for in store purchase! They are about 1 hr away from me. I should hop in the car and head over there.
Yes i have received the prime.
I went there with no pre-order and did like a switch-a-roo and pre-ordered it in store just so i can be on the list of people that can pick one up.
They only have a store in the Chicago-Land area unfortunately.
Whitepants said:
Yes i have received the prime.
I went there with no pre-order and did like a switch-a-roo and pre-ordered it in store just so i can be on the list of people that can pick one up.
They only have a store in the Chicago-Land area unfortunately.
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Just another reason I'm sorry I moved away from Chicago...
I called. CSR rep said they sold out in minutes. New shipment in January, he said.
In any event, just chatted with a CSR and he said they're out of stock.
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You mean you actually RECEIVED your Prime? Or just got a pre-order?
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i called on the phone and got one.. they are shipping it to me.. he said there was 3 left and he had 28 web chats for the same product to be shipped but i got one of the 3.
Well if you live in Illinois you might be lucky enough to get a Champagne model. They definitely don't have the Grey in-store yet.
I just called for an online order and I was told I'd have to wait until mid-January if I ordered from them.
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I called. CSR rep said they sold out in minutes. New shipment in January, he said.
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They told me in store that they would receives a trickle of tablets everyday so I'd call every day as they seem to be the most helpful.
I bought mine from Kevin if that helps.
they charged my card and sent me an invoice.. my guess is tomorrow i will get a notice that it will not ship and i will be out the money and have to wait for them to refund my money.
This is getting ridiculous. They are showing up in flashes at places we never expected from all the announcements, then they are gone before anyone can react!
I've never chased a pre-order like this before - completely out of control....
Whitepants said:
Unfortunately it is a Christmas gift, so I will not be able to give any information on it.
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Thanks for a wonderfully informative thread.
anyone else get to the point of getting an invoice?
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anyone else get to the point of getting an invoice?
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Got an order in with a CSR. Started an online chat session right after I saw this thread open. Originally the CSR said that they didn't have any of the models in, but then said he'll check one more time.
After a couple minutes, he told me they had 5 left of the Champagne 32gb only. They had originally received 15, but 10 were accounted for by preorder.
He then gave me his telephone number and told me to call right away.
I called, and we went ahead with the order. Luckily, I've already been an ABT customer, so all my info was in the system. Just had to give them my credit card info.
Chose 2-day shipping, and was told I should get it on Friday.
I received a PDF invoice through email, but my order isn't showing up online yet ( crosses fingers).
This is absolutely crazy. I've had preorders in at 5 or 6 retailers, and it's come down to this?
The funny thing is, I was just shipped a gray dock yesterday from Best Buy. Gray dock and Champagne tablet? lol.
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Got an order in with a CSR. Started an online chat session right after I saw this thread open. Originally the CSR said that they didn't have any of the models in, but then said he'll check one more time.
After a couple minutes, he told me they had 5 left of the Champagne 32gb only. They had originally received 15, but 10 were accounted for by preorder.
He then gave me his telephone number and told me to call right away.
I called, and we went ahead with the order. Luckily, I've already been an ABT customer, so all my info was in the system. Just had to give them my credit card info.
Chose 2-day shipping, and was told I should get it on Friday.
I received a PDF invoice through email, but my order isn't showing up online yet ( crosses fingers).
This is absolutely crazy. I've had preorders in at 5 or 6 retailers, and it's come down to this?
The funny thing is, I was just shipped a gray dock yesterday from Best Buy. Gray dock and Champagne tablet? lol.
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I wanna know what that combo looks like. I think it would look pretty good personally
I thought Newegg was a big Asus dealer? Way it sounds, I am assuming not.
I have been told that they were receiving shipments on December 27 for pre-orders. Then it was pushed to today. Now I am being told that within the next two business weeks, they will be receiving confirmation of when they will receive more.
I guess on the bright side, no one else is getting them either, but doesn't sound like NE got that many to begin with.
Today mine got to the office depot warehouse after ordering on the 20th. 1/5 delivery date. I had been checking up on new egg as well and they never have any updates.
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They still haven't shipped the Grey ones that said 12/27???
That really sucks... I'm glad I canceled and was able to get the champagne one through them
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They still haven't shipped the Grey ones that said 12/27???
That really sucks... I'm glad I canceled and was able to get the champagne one through them
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According to them for circumstances beyond their control, they never got them. They will know within 2 weeks when they supposed to get more.
The only reason I am sticking with Newegg is I have a $300 and some change credit.
I might the bullet and pre-order somewhere else and play the waiting game
Newegg is so clueless!
Preordered the Prime on 12/07, 32G Grey.
Was first told Dec 27, they would have some to ship for preorders. Was then told January 3.
I called them today and was told that they will have confirmation of receiving more within next two weeks.
Hung up the phone and went to Newegg less than 5 minutes after my call and low and behold the 32G grey and champagne was in stock ready to order. And they had a limited offer of a free Asus Carrying case as well.
Ordered and have been charged and is currently in packaging status.
I am pissed because the preorder people have been hung out to dry. Should not be able to just go to site and order if preorders have not been fulfilled.
Did anyone else get a free carrying case as well? My order doesn't show it, but it was there and I will raise hell if I don't get it after what we have been through.
Couldn't post this in the newegg thread?
I hate being this guy but come on
Haro912 said:
Couldn't post this in the newegg thread?
I hate being this guy but come on
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Brain fart. Sorry.
Lol it's cool mod will be kinda irritated though he spent a lot of time today cleaning things up around here
So I was neurotically checking my pre-order with OfficeDepot when I noticed that when I added a Prime to my cart, it was no longer marked as "Backordered."
I decided to complete my checkout and found that they charged me (something they didn't do for the pre-order), and I have a firm delievery date of 1/11.
My original order with them was still marked as "Backordered," but the new order went through.
Hopefully this is not a site error on their part. Good luck!
Roger that: http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/906853/ASUS-Eee-Pad-Transformer-TF201-Tablet/
Just ordered to replace my defective Best Buy one...
sadly, I'm waiting on my backorder from bestbuy....
i wish they delivered to canada.
got confirmation, should be delivered tomorrow according to UPS tracking.
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i wish they delivered to canada.
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Ship it to a boarder town and then go pick it up. There's a great place in Port Huron, Michigan called SCC Parcel Pick-up. FYI.
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So I was neurotically checking my pre-order with OfficeDepot when I noticed that when I added a Prime to my cart, it was no longer marked as "Backordered."
I decided to complete my checkout and found that they charged me (something they didn't do for the pre-order, and I have a firm delievery date of 1/11.
My original order with them was still marked as "Backordered," but the new order went through.
Hopefully this is not a site error on their part. Good luck!
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Went thru pretty much the same thing back on 12/30. After I checked out I went back to the product page and the item was back on backorder already.
Mine shipped on 1/3 and UPS says 1/9 delivery.
So, its prob not an error.
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got confirmation, should be delivered tomorrow according to UPS tracking.
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Dam that's fast. Mine says "3 Days Delivery Pending." Did you just order now?
Sorry, i ordered Dec 30th. It was on back order until 3 days ago then it changed to "in factory" but today it has now finally changed to "shipped" with confirmation email with tracking number, tracking says its already in my state and is expected to be delivered tomorrow 8am-5pm.
If this one is has the same issues as my other one I will be returning it and just wait it out till 11 inch Samsung or prime mini comes.
Just ordered mine to replace my GS Prime.
Expected delivery date: 01/11/2012 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Didn't notice an option for 1 day shipping. Just automatic 3 day shipping.
I am also replacing the one i get tomorrow from OD with the GS one i sold online. What was wrong with your GS TFP?
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I am also replacing the one i get tomorrow from OD with the GS one i sold online. What was wrong with your GS TFP?
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Screen brightness often times fluctuates under power saving mode, brightness lowest lvl.
Random shutdowns and takes several tries to get it to turn on.
Web browsing: Web pages sometimes flickers.
And with that sleeve that connects to the Prime it scratched the aluminum a little bit. Wasted 40 bucks.
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let me know how the new one works out for you from OD, I will do the same.
Had the same problem with my sleeve, installed the skinomi carbon fiber skin and now its a lot better...
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Will do.
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let me know how the new one works out for you from OD, I will do the same.
Had the same problem with my sleeve, installed the skinomi carbon fiber skin and now its a lot better...
jjdevega said:
Just ordered mine to replace my GS Prime.
Expected delivery date: 01/11/2012 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Didn't notice an option for 1 day shipping. Just automatic 3 day shipping.
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It seems that 1 day shipping is availible now.
jjdevega said:
Just ordered mine to replace my GS Prime.
Expected delivery date: 01/11/2012 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Didn't notice an option for 1 day shipping. Just automatic 3 day shipping.
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Used a zip code from NY, 1 day is there... Used my California zip code, only 3 day shipping...
Do you live in California?
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suleiman.aql said:
Used a zip code from NY, 1 day is there... Used my California zip code, only 3 day shipping...
Do you live in California?
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Here in Eugene Oregon.
Funny I did a factory reset on my Prime that I got from GS and the issues I've been having is no longer there! Now I'm torn whether to return it or wait for OD...
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I got my new prime, all i got to say is...
So far it seems perfect in everyway, have not tried GPS but every other problem i was having with my GS prime is no more on this OD prime.
Just got it rooted, I am finally a happy customer.. To anyone looking to get a prime, do yourself a favor and order two of them.
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.
chivas228 said:
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!!
chivas228 said:
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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http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/tablets/asus/accessories/
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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!