Greetings all,
There seems to have been alot of confusion on the Prime's status in the market. I for one can state that Best Buy has NOT fully removed it from their system, and it can still be ordered and exchanges can be made!
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This was done two days ago, and ask you can tell, the CS rep was able to locate it in their system, to send me a new one. I really love this product, and I will post this in the positive Prime thread as well.
Also, of course new models will come out. I personally would take a 201 of the 700. Why? The design is amazing. I don't use GPS unless I am on a internet connection, and I never have before. (Besides, I don't know if its just me, but Maps won't even open for me if I don't have a internet connection. It just says please connect to use Maps, and the app closes.). The Wifi and Bluetooth issues that existed has been fixed. While GPS is lackluster, at least it was included. Just look at the 183206 views of this Apple topic about no GPS in the Wifi iPad 2. (http://bit.ly/wSuep7). People were furious! Apple did "****" to announce why it was not included. At least ASUS made a public statement, said the type of metal was not giving GPS the proper performance it needed.
I believe ASUS's plan WAS to included GPS all along, and it was NOT to be used as a MAIN feature. If you caught in the middle of no where, without internet, it was your last resort. If you had an iPad, you were SOL. So thank you ASUS for including it.
Hell, if you are gonna wait for the 700, the iPad 3 will be out by then. And when it doesn't have GPS and its lacluster, here have the iPad 3.5 with a .5 more megapixals in the camera. But then CES 2013 is only a few more months away, lets wait till then. Catchin my drift? Make use of that quad core goodness you have, and feel safe that just cause a new item comes out does not render your device useless.
While I don't call this a "rant", I do hope I explained it to the best ability I can, in my view, of this whole issue. Please post your comments below, and make them constructive. I don't come to XDA to post on what the hell you think of ASUS. This is forum is for general discussion, not taking advantage of insurance exchanges, *****ing out people that are just trying to help you, etc.
I plan to use my dock, Prime, and case for my Prime for a good two years during school.
ASUS lover, and non-fanboy,
Timothy
The Champagne was completely removed from BestBuy.com (as of a week ago). The Grey one was never removed (except for a week or two back in early December if I remember correctly).
Rumour is that there won't be an iPad 3 this year, just an iPad 2.5 with enhanced screen and processor. Don't expect a ground breaking release from Apple.
Mubble said:
Rumour is that there won't be an iPad 3 this year, just an iPad 2.5 with enhanced screen and processor. Don't expect a ground breaking release from Apple.
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I know which panel they are using.. cough cough..
When I looked on best buy's site they didn't show any were available to order about 2 weeks ago. The CSR told me that for some reason they had plenty of stock in their warehouse but for some reason the website never showed they were available to order. Mine is coming on Tuesday according to my UPS tracking number. It is the gray version which is fine with me, I just hope it is a bug free one.
My guess is they are keeping the remaining stock as mostly replacements to the people who already have bought them. When they get the stock with the updated boxes to reflect no GPS they will start selling those in the stores.
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Gary Key said:
I know which panel they are using.. cough cough..
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Hmm, that would mean not as big of a resolution increase as some people seem to think. It would also mean that Asus is going to have a hard time keeping the TF700 in stock.
I wish I could find a champagne or grey here in Atlanta so I can get accidental coverage for my wife. Them putting back online will be cool too.
Gary Key said:
I know which panel they are using.. cough cough..
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Ha ha...NICE!
Evo_Shift said:
My guess is they are keeping the remaining stock as mostly replacements to the people who already have bought them. When they get the stock with the updated boxes to reflect no GPS they will start selling those in the stores.
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Hmm, that would mean not as big of a resolution increase as some people seem to think. It would also mean that Asus is going to have a hard time keeping the TF700 in stock.
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By the time A700 is out, they won't be the only one with 1080p screens. Acer has a prototype, so do Lenovo.
Gary Key said:
I know which panel they are using.. cough cough..
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is really going to be the ridulous high Res. screen rumored or more closer to prime or new model tf-700?
demandarin said:
is really going to be the ridulous high Res. screen rumored or more closer to prime or new model tf-700?
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Rumours are of a 2048 x 1536 resolution panel. That's 50% more pixels than the Tf700. Might be out of date news though.
I work for Best Buy and in our internal inventory system, they took alot of stuff related to the Prime out of the system, like the Grey 32GB. It makes for a bad experience when someone asks me where to get one and I have the SKU and I know where to find it in the backend of the system too and it's INTENTIONALLY removed. Now I can't even look at what other stores in the district might have it. Awesome.
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Itaintrite said:
By the time A700 is out, they won't be the only one with 1080p screens. Acer has a prototype, so do Lenovo.
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I meant more that Apple seems to be in bed with suppliers and if ASUS is using the same display Apple has chosen then ASUS is most likely the company that is going to have a hard time getting supplied with them.
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I know which panel they are using.. cough cough..
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1080p?
I just wish that they had a replacement for me. I asked for a replacement, I really wanted a replacement. They didn't have any and she couldn't find one for me.
If I could have had my last Prime, Minus the "Serial Number Unknown" Problem, I would have been so happy. I would have taken a replacement in a minute, they just didn't have one.
Now, the problem is, I have $140 in Gift Cards at Best Buy, all gifts from the holidays, and I basically have to buy it at Best Buy cause there is nothing else there I want to spend my money on.
-viperboy- said:
I work for Best Buy and in our internal inventory system, they took alot of stuff related to the Prime out of the system, like the Grey 32GB. It makes for a bad experience when someone asks me where to get one and I have the SKU and I know where to find it in the backend of the system too and it's INTENTIONALLY removed. Now I can't even look at what other stores in the district might have it. Awesome.
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do you know if best buy finally got some cases in for the prime? last time I checked they only had ipad2, Samsung galaxy 10.1, and Toshiba thrive cases. I might have to end up ordering one online if I can't find one in a store. I ended up by a Targus netbook style case but its more of a travel pouch. I need a case to slip this into that I can leave it on it. I still find myself being extra careful as not to drop it. Any case I get would being able to go onto the prime and also fit inside the Targus netbook style case/pouch.
I'm still trying to find a keyboard dock.. maybe I'll be able to find one eventually..
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I know which panel they are using.. cough cough..
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Do tell....lol! A big welcome and thanks Gary. It would be great to have ya stay around.
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do you know if best buy finally got some cases in for the prime? last time I checked they only had ipad2, Samsung galaxy 10.1, and Toshiba thrive cases. I might have to end up ordering one online if I can't find one in a store. I ended up by a Targus netbook style case but its more of a travel pouch. I need a case to slip this into that I can leave it on it. I still find myself being extra careful as not to drop it. Any case I get would being able to go onto the prime and also fit inside the Targus netbook style case/pouch.
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Atleast in my store, we haven't gotten any in. You're honestly going to be better off getting it from somewhere else because of lack of inventory.
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I work for Best Buy and in our internal inventory system, they took alot of stuff related to the Prime out of the system, like the Grey 32GB. It makes for a bad experience when someone asks me where to get one and I have the SKU and I know where to find it in the backend of the system too and it's INTENTIONALLY removed. Now I can't even look at what other stores in the district might have it. Awesome.
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When was it "removed"? It clearly was there 48 hours ago for me. lol
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When was it "removed"? It clearly was there 48 hours ago for me. lol
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In RSS or online?
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Some recent rumours have broken and we are seeing an intriguing "good news, bad news" story. According to a couple of sources, HP is cancelling the current HP TouchPad orders that haven't shipped yet. That's the bad news. The good news is that the reason they are cancelling it is because they are going to retract their initial discontinuation of the product line, and re-continue it (plus they are completely out of stock as well).
In some ways this isn't that great, because the opportunity to get a decent tablet for the low-low price of £99 dollars is slipping away. Now, after seeing the relative success of the product with folks that either want a really cheap tablet, or folks that want to put Android on it, HP wants to revive it from the dead. Who knows... they may consider working out a licensing deal to get Android on it from Google. Of course, that is pure speculation at this point.
Source http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/blogs/index.php/hp-touchpad-may-get-a-relaunch#more7041
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Highly sceptical.
Now, where is my BS meter?
I can't really see this happening... Then again, HP has kindof played the role of the Joker from Batman, by just burning money. Who discounts a tablet from $500 to $99... Seriously.
The Touchpad would have sold if they had discounted it to $250, I think. Its not that crippled, its just a young OS with some drawbacks that have not properly been addressed. Is the Playbook any better at this point?
I don't see HP getting back into anything, unless its at the lowball entry. Most of us would have never paid $500/$600 for this tablet, but $99 is a steal. A flat out steal. At $150 its a steal. And once a stable Android port makes its way (EVEN GINGERBREAD) this tablet will be amazing. WebOS is dying a slow death, albeit delayed by the sudden influx of users.
This hasn't made it to CNN, ZDNet, Engadget, Gizmodo, ArsTechnica, or any other credible technology news agency so I'm going to go with - no.
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This hasn't made it to CNN, ZDNet, Engadget, Gizmodo, ArsTechnica, or any other credible technology news agency so I'm going to go with - no.
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probably cause those 'credible' technology news agencies are more into iThing news
I just spoke with HP customer service who told me that, although they are out of stock, they are expecting a shipment of touchpad's and that all pending orders would be filled. She specifically told me that if your order had already been approved that you would have your order filled
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I just spoke with HP customer service who told me that, although they are out of stock, they are expecting a shipment of touchpad's and that all pending orders would be filled. She specifically told me that if your order had already been approved that you would have your order filled
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I hope so. I got a confirmation but yet to get a shipping notice.
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I hope so. I got a confirmation but yet to get a shipping notice.
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same, its the 2nd time my shipment from amazon.com (directly from amazon) gets postponed.
OP's posting sounds more like a ploy started by the desperate sellers on ebay and the like that are stuck with touchpads they are trying to sell and no one wanting them at their overpriced askings. $250 would sound cheap if they were going to start making them again at full price.
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OP's posting sounds more like a ploy started by the desperate sellers on ebay and the like that are stuck with touchpads they are trying to sell and no one wanting them at their overpriced askings. $250 would sound cheap if they were going to start making them again at full price.
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Exactly. I think the site op linked is just trying to make a name for itself. This would be all over if it were a widespread rumor.
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Interesting..
CNN is also reporting they might resume production.
The tablet has sold out, according to the company. Meanwhile, HP is considering making more of the devices -- and continuing to support them,
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http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/08/29/hp.touchpad.android/
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CNN is also reporting they might resume production.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/08/29/hp.touchpad.android/
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The CNN article provides absolutely no evidence that HP is considering producing more. The closest it gets is this quote from HP Spokesman Budgell's faq on his blog:
Q: When is HP getting more HP TouchPads? One week, two weeks, a month?
We will have more information available in the next few days about whether or not more will be available and if so, what the details will be about the situation.
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And even then, it doesn't make any suggestions about whether the available Touchpads would be from another production run, or from shipments returning from retailers.
As far as that Tracy and Matt website is concerned, if you dig into their forum post about the "rumors", it's based off a Facebook post by a Lee-Anne James, who is apparently a hairdresser.
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Yes, that's the quality of the Facebook snapshot they provided. If you zoom is really far, you can read it. This rumor may turn out to be true, but I don't see any legitimacy in it as of now.
If you look at the simple economics here there is no way HP can continue to make new TouchPads. Remember, the hardware alone was determined to be worth approximately $320 by iSuppli (http://www.isuppli.com/Teardowns/News/Pages/HP-TouchPad-Carries-$318-Bill-of-Materials.aspx) who is the industry leader in doing price breakdowns. And that doesn't count NRE (non-recurring engineering costs of development), marketing, support, etc. HP could NEVER sell these devices at the original pricepoint again, not after they've sold half a million or more at $99/$149. They're losing too much money. The Touchpads that were already built or were already in the supply chain are a sunk cost but there won't be anymore after those are expended. Some are probably on a boat from China which is where the additional quantities come from.
I do this stuff for a living, I know how it works (I'm a production engineer).
Hp claims to be losing 100 mil on the tablets. Figure half of each model,so assume 125 each from sales. Thats assumption was said to assume 400 per tablet. Depending on if you count about 100 from each tablet or not,thats 25 to 30 million tablets. Best buy had 250k. how many have been sold is the question. (for comparison,there are around 30 million ipads sold,it may end ,at least for a short time,being the # 2 tablet)
As for them resuming production,i really doubt it. At best I could see them going for the low end with a cheap small screen discount tablet,but I would not hold my breath
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Yup, which is why it's a rumor and they said "might", never claimed it was a fact, just that it's "Interesting".
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Hp claims to be losing 100 mil on the tablets. Figure half of each model,so assume 125 each from sales. Thats assumption was said to assume 400 per tablet. Depending on if you count about 100 from each tablet or not,thats 25 to 30 million tablets. Best buy had 250k. how many have been sold is the question. (for comparison,there are around 30 million ipads sold,it may end ,at least for a short time,being the # 2 tablet)
As for them resuming production,i really doubt it. At best I could see them going for the low end with a cheap small screen discount tablet,but I would not hold my breath
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With the Kindle 2 and Nook Color 2 around the corner, HP's wisest move was canceling their 7" tablet before a production run.
I'm not even going to click on that link. The story is bogus, flat out.
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If you look at the simple economics here there is no way HP can continue to make new TouchPads. Remember, the hardware alone was determined to be worth approximately $320 by iSuppli (http://www.isuppli.com/Teardowns/News/Pages/HP-TouchPad-Carries-$318-Bill-of-Materials.aspx) who is the industry leader in doing price breakdowns. And that doesn't count NRE (non-recurring engineering costs of development), marketing, support, etc. HP could NEVER sell these devices at the original pricepoint again, not after they've sold half a million or more at $99/$149. They're losing too much money. The Touchpads that were already built or were already in the supply chain are a sunk cost but there won't be anymore after those are expended. Some are probably on a boat from China which is where the additional quantities come from.
I do this stuff for a living, I know how it works (I'm a production engineer).
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Exactly, even if they started selling them at cost it would be no different than before the firesale. Its a nice tablet, but if I'm going to spend that much there are far better choices currently available. I just don't believe they will ever be in production again.
well i'm travelling to malaysia next week so i'm expecting to see hundreds of hb touchpods at the various markets.
HP is losing way too much money to even consider starting to make these again, and people would laugh them out of business if they even tried to price these anymore than what they've been fireselling for.
After Bestbuy messed up my preorder three times, was going to processed my order, had 2 simultaneous tf201 orders on Que, they were almost ready to be ship but at the end BB run out of stock and they just simply apologized by email, I got no rebates, incentives or any coupon of any kind for all my trouble as they promised. After 40 days literally fighting trying to get my tf201(gray or champagne w/ dock), reading all complains and issues about the rushed tf201, and after seeing my brand new tf101 power button starting to failed(getting loose just after 1 week of use) I decided to give up with asus tablets. it might be just bad luck but will definitely wait for acer, lenovo or even apple, whoever releases a new tegra 3 tablet or ipad 3 device will get my money. At the end I already have a tf101 and ipad2. Does anybody know if rooting a tf101 will void asus warranty?
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After Bestbuy messed up my preorder three times, was going to processed my order, had 2 simultaneous tf201 orders on Que, they were almost ready to be ship but at the end BB run out of stock and they just simply apologized by email, I got no rebates, incentives or any coupon of any kind for all my trouble as they promised. After 40 days literally fighting trying to get my tf201(gray or champagne w/ dock), reading all complains and issues about the rushed tf201, and after seeing my brand new tf101 power button starting to failed(getting loose just after 1 week of use) I decided to give up with asus tablets. it might be just bad luck but will definitely wait for acer, lenovo or even apple, whoever releases a new tegra 3 tablet or ipad 3 device will get my money. At the end I already have a tf101 and ipad2. Does anybody know if rooting a tf101 will void asus warranty?
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Sure won't. go ahead and root it <- sarcasm
I agree with the guy above me... cool story bro (I haven't gotten any type of rebate for amazon not shipping my order that I placed on the 22nd, and it isn't a deal breaker even if others are getting $50 for whining)
jrsalda said:
After Bestbuy messed up my preorder three times, was going to processed my order, had 2 simultaneous tf201 orders on Que, they were almost ready to be ship but at the end BB run out of stock and they just simply apologized by email, I got no rebates, incentives or any coupon of any kind for all my trouble as they promised. After 40 days literally fighting trying to get my tf201(gray or champagne w/ dock), reading all complains and issues about the rushed tf201, and after seeing my brand new tf101 power button starting to failed(getting loose just after 1 week of use) I decided to give up with asus tablets. it might be just bad luck but will definitely wait for acer, lenovo or even apple, whoever releases a new tegra 3 tablet or ipad 3 device will get my money. At the end I already have a tf101 and ipad2. Does anybody know if rooting a tf101 will void asus warranty?
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glad you have found a way to justify not having a tf201.. the tablet owns..
Enough Said!!!
Sorry, but it's fascinating to me how many people out there actually think anyone else really cares what they will or won't do with stuff they have or have not bought. This affects me how, exactly?
And in case anyone DOES care, I bought a caramel macchiato this morning, and I'm glad I did.
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Sorry, but it's fascinating to me how many people out there actually think anyone else really cares what they will or won't do with stuff they have or have not bought. This affects me how, exactly?
And in case anyone DOES care, I bought a caramel macchiato this morning, and I'm glad I did.
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DUDE! NO WAY!!! AWESOME!!! I wish I had one
I bought one of those big Rice Krispie Treat bars. It was teh yum! I am, however, not buying the Cool Ranch Doritos chips. After first finding out that they vending machine company increased the price of the chips to $.90 I was really frustrated. But, having worked out a deal with a coworker I was able to scrounge up the extra change and purchase the chips. Upon punching in the numbers I realized that the were mislabeled and instead, I got a granola bar. This was very frustrating as I don't live in Colorado and I don't eat granola. At this point I went and complained to the receptionist who told me there wasn't anything she could do about it. After about 10 minutes of sobbing in the fetal position, a different employee walking in the door dropped $1 off at my feet and told me to go "get a hot chocolate." I said thanks, but obviously had no intention of getting a stupid hot chocolate. I returned to the vending machine and found that the dollar was very wrinkled and it took me nearly 15 minutes to get it to work in the machine. By this time I was just about ready to give up. Miraculously, the dollar was accepted. With a full $1 credit in the machine, I decided to buy some Fritos.
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I bought one of those big Rice Krispie Treat bars. It was teh yum! I am, however, not buying the Cool Ranch Doritos chips. After first finding out that they vending machine company increased the price of the chips to $.90 I was really frustrated. But, having worked out a deal with a coworker I was able to scrounge up the extra change and purchase the chips. Upon punching in the numbers I realized that the were mislabeled and instead, I got a granola bar. This was very frustrating as I don't live in Colorado and I don't eat granola. At this point I went and complained to the receptionist who told me there wasn't anything she could do about it. After about 10 minutes of sobbing in the fetal position, a different employee walking in the door dropped $1 off at my feet and told me to go "get a hot chocolate." I said thanks, but obviously had no intention of getting a stupid hot chocolate. I returned to the vending machine and found that the dollar was very wrinkled and it took me nearly 15 minutes to get it to work in the machine. By this time I was just about ready to give up. Miraculously, the dollar was accepted. With a full $1 credit in the machine, I decided to buy some Fritos.
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The real question is can you root the Fritos???
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The real question is can you root the Fritos???
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only if they have an unlocked bootloader
sorry to hear about bad experience but if you think Acer products are built any better you are mistaken. just go with the closed ecosystem of ipad3 and become a zombie chained and at the mercy of what Apple wants you to do with your device. whenever it comes to apple products, although well built, its whatever they say and think goes. no freedom to do as you please with your tablet. even if you jailbrake, that's only to do half the things Android does right out the box. o have an Ipad n love it but in no way compares to the power, quality, and overall mulitfunctions that the Prime brings.
good luck..Addios Amigo
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The real question is can you root the Fritos???
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I rooted a slot machine in Vegas
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I rooted a slot machine in Vegas
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*****IN!!!! can I get the rom for it!!!!
I love this forum. So tired of ppl/kids complaining about this crap and always bringing up buying something else instead. Just frickin buy something else and whine to your mom's, not us.
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I love this forum. So tired of ppl/kids complaining about this crap and always bringing up buying something else instead. Just frickin buy something else and whine to your mom's, not us.
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In fact I would go as far to say if your In a conversation you can't get out of with ma or anyone really just bring up the subject of locked bootloaders. They will wander away
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this thread is full-o-lulz
A+ on the vending machine rant
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I love this forum. So tired of ppl/kids complaining about this crap and always bringing up buying something else instead. Just frickin buy something else and whine to your mom's, not us.
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Better yet.....whine to Fernandos Mom!!!!! she will love you long time!
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The real question is can you root the Fritos???
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I unlocked the bag to get to the Fritos, but now my warranty is void.
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I unlocked the bag to get to the Fritos, but now my warranty is void.
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LOL eat some....re-seal the bag.....and wham!!!! warranty is no longer void!!!! lets just hope they don't count the chips
My Fritos had a gps issue, I kept missing my mouth. I returned them to the store and I'm prepared to write a very nasty online letter to the company. #banfritolay
I can already feel the angry masses and people saying "you started another thread......when there already are threads......."
I am supposed to get my TFP tomorrow from BB. Along the Wifi / GPS / aluminum back issues there is one fundamental one I don't understand......Didnt the engineers test this stuff out first or think to bring up the plausibility of signal distortion before advertising this stuff. Isn't there a Quality control department that could have said hey Bluetooth and wifi radios are distorted look at this?
I do not have mine yet so I hope mine is fine, but to people on both sides who want to bash my post, even Asus is now admitting an issue and that is a big deal as it then puts doubts in potential customers minds. It was funny when it was the iPhone 4 and the antennae issue but not so funny now. At least Apple attempted to do something. I hope Asus can come up with something to save its customer base. We have to have competition for the iPad.
How did all of this slip by? I mean sheesh we are paying 500.00 plus for something we are told works out of the box.
My other questions are more pessimistic. I'm not sure even if mine works fine that it is reliable for me to keep. Am I safe in opening the box and playing with it to build up courage before returning to BB?? Or should I just return with the box sealed?? Right now the only thing I wanted was the TFP. If its not ready then I'd rather have my money back. I did as much research as I could on the iPad 2 or this and made my choice I don't want to spend my money on something I feel is second best, in fact it would be more money.
Please note I had the TF 1 for 6 months, several kernels and Roms on it and was very pleased. I havnt seen a backlash like this in a long time.
Complain about my logic or paranoia, that's fine, but this is not an Apple vs. Android War.
If it is defective, then bestbuy will let you exchange it for another one of the same model.
I'm not sure what policy BB has in the US...but here in Canada, I can return most items to Best Buy for a full refund within 30 days. I have 14 days for computers and tablets. You do not need to have any reason other than it's not the one you want.
As long as you return them in the original packaging with nothing missing...you're good to use it as you wish for that period of time.
I took advantage of this policy when buying a new tv a few years ago. It was a great way to test out different models and sizes to see what I really wanted.
I just purchased the Samsung Galaxy Tab a couple days ago...I'm giving it a good test before committing to keep it. If I can get my hands on a Transformer Prime in the next little while from BB, I will give that a whirl as well.
I returned mine last week.
Best Buy has a 14 days return policy even if the box is opened as long as it is not damaged by you.
If the device is defective then you get your postage/delivery cost refunded too.
So play with it for a week to see if everything is working, if not... return it.
I returned it due to dead pixels. GPS, WFI all worked on mine and no black light bleed.
I had 2 units with dead pixels, so make sure you check for that with apps...
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I can already feel the angry masses and people saying "you started another thread......when there already are threads......."
I am supposed to get my TFP tomorrow from BB. Along the Wifi / GPS / aluminum back issues there is one fundamental one I don't understand......Didnt the engineers test this stuff out first or think to bring up the plausibility of signal distortion before advertising this stuff. Isn't there a Quality control department that could have said hey Bluetooth and wifi radios are distorted look at this?
I do not have mine yet so I hope mine is fine, but to people on both sides who want to bash my post, even Asus is now admitting an issue and that is a big deal as it then puts doubts in potential customers minds. It was funny when it was the iPhone 4 and the antennae issue but not so funny now. At least Apple attempted to do something. I hope Asus can come up with something to save its customer base. We have to have competition for the iPad.
How did all of this slip by? I mean sheesh we are paying 500.00 plus for something we are told works out of the box.
My other questions are more pessimistic. I'm not sure even if mine works fine that it is reliable for me to keep. Am I safe in opening the box and playing with it to build up courage before returning to BB?? Or should I just return with the box sealed?? Right now the only thing I wanted was the TFP. If its not ready then I'd rather have my money back. I did as much research as I could on the iPad 2 or this and made my choice I don't want to spend my money on something I feel is second best, in fact it would be more money.
Please note I had the TF 1 for 6 months, several kernels and Roms on it and was very pleased. I havnt seen a backlash like this in a long time.
Complain about my logic or paranoia, that's fine, but this is not an Apple vs. Android War.
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If I thought the gps is important feature (which I do), I wouldn't even bother going to get it or even open it up...just say you changed your mind. The chance of it working right is slim. If I knew what I know 2 weeks ago I would not have got it at gamestop. They don't seem to have a refund policy, but some people have said they got it returned and their money back. Either wait for asus to own up and fix the problem or choose another tablet. I also own the transformer, but my son broke it. I waited to get the prime to replace it, but I rather go back to the old one, but seeing how asus is....I'm not even going to get the transformer even though it was good.
My tolerance level has dropped considerably since all this stuff started. I'll probably be looking for trouble. However I've had enough tablets that if I have one of the "defective units" then it won't be hard to find. Feels like a bad dream.
Hey, another Canuck. I wish I bought mine from BB because my Canada Computers 14 days return is up on Friday. There's nothing wrong with opening and playing around with the tablet. That won't prevent you from returning it. If anything, playing with it will give you a sense of the limitations and let you figure out if the GPS really matters or not. Also, Ice Cream Sandwich comes January 12th, how could you pass on that?
P.S. In a couple weeks, you'll be hearing back from people like me that will be sending to RMA to "fix" the GPS. We need to see what they do about it.
They took my used one back no questions asked.
you haven't even gotten it yet let alone used it. you think n hope for the worst, that's what you will get. instead of assuming it'll be riddled with defects, at least test it out and have some hands on before passing judgement. guy got flamed in the other thread for this same thing really. he didn't even have device and was dismissing it on stuff he read n heard. Be your own person and test it out first with an open mind. don't just assume since you been reading all these b.s. threads that they're all true.
that was being nice Good luck on your Prime and performs out the box for you like its supposed to. Let us know your first impressions vs. all the stuff you been reading ln this forum.
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you haven't even gotten it yet let alone used it. you think n hope for the worst, that's what you will get. instead of assuming it'll be riddled with defects, at least test it out and have some hands on before passing judgement. guy got flamed in the other thread for this same thing really. he didn't even have device and was dismissing it on stuff he read n heard. Be your own person and test it out first with an open mind. don't just assume since you been reading all these b.s. threads that they're all true.
that was being nice Good luck on your Prime and performs out the box for you like its supposed to. Let us know your first impressions vs. all the stuff you been reading ln this forum.
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I agree. My wife and I really like this tablet. She gets pissed at me for even talking about GPS ("We already have that in the car why the hell do you need it on a tablet!"). Otherwise the only issue for me is the HDMI output. The amount of B.S. in this forum is unreal - it make me think peeps are doing it to deter Prime sales. It's been that bad.
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I agree. My wife and I really like this tablet. She gets pissed at me for even talking about GPS ("We already have that in the car why the hell do you need it on a tablet!"). Otherwise the only issue for me is the HDMI output. The amount of B.S. in this forum is unreal - it make me think peeps are doing it to deter Prime sales. It's been that bad.
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I agree, I use devices in their proper perspective. If I want to use a GPS (I will use a GPS), a mp3 player (I will use a mp3 player). I don't use my PS3 as a bluray player, I use it to play games. I use a bluray player to watch blurays. This is a tablet use it for what it is...and thats to replace a laptop or netbook!
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I agree, I use devices in their proper perspective. If I want to use a GPS (I will use a GPS), a mp3 player (I will use a mp3 player). I don't use my PS3 as a bluray player, I use it to play games. I use a bluray player to watch blurays. This is a tablet use it for what it is...and thats to replace a laptop or netbook!
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In our case, it replaces the old Dell Dimension desktop. The only problem is that my wife likes to print and I haven't found anything that resembles a network printer application. Anyone, anyone? Off topic, I know.
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I agree. My wife and I really like this tablet. She gets pissed at me for even talking about GPS ("We already have that in the car why the hell do you need it on a tablet!"). Otherwise the only issue for me is the HDMI output. The amount of B.S. in this forum is unreal - it make me think peeps are doing it to deter Prime sales. It's been that bad.
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yes. it has been that bad. I'm starting to think the same thing. all in all, its completely fair to want a fully functioning device since we paid for it. Aside from GPS, which I don't use anyways, My Prime has more than exceeded my expectations and all other aspects of it works flawlessly. including wifi
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In our case, it replaces the old Dell Dimension desktop. The only problem is that my wife likes to print and I haven't found anything that resembles a network printer application. Anyone, anyone? Off topic, I know.
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I use Printershare for network printing. It works pretty well with my Cannon MX860 Series. BTW, got my TP of 12/23 and been loving it ever sense. I loving hearing the oo's and aah's when I show it at work.
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In our case, it replaces the old Dell Dimension desktop. The only problem is that my wife likes to print and I haven't found anything that resembles a network printer application. Anyone, anyone? Off topic, I know.
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I've seen a few printer share apps on marketplace. can't recall the name but they are out there. just type in Printer share or something similar in marketplace and see what pops up. I'm not sure if the Print n Share app that was well received for Ipad is out for Android.
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I've seen a few printer share apps on marketplace. can't recall the name but they are out there. just type in Printer share or something similar in marketplace and see what pops up. I'm not sure if the Print n Share app that was well received for Ipad is out for Android.
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Thanks for the feedback. I'm new to android market and sometimes I see apps and have to question their credibility. I don't know why. Maybe they look too much like shareware or something.
I use printer Share and really like it. You have to download a client for your desktop but it does it all including Remote Print.
You guys are right and I tried to note that I don't have the Prime yet, but this is almost anarchy lol. That's why I wanted to know if I was safe opening the package if I retun. This isn't me wanting something else, it was the TF or bust for now. So I'll post when I get it and will keep an open mind. Thanks
I got my TFP today on theorch bubble wrapped and white box. I don't know what to say after warming up and charging and installing updates, which went flawlessly.
1. Haptic feedback is barely noticeable but I kind of like it that way.
2. Screen is beautifully brought as is the device.
3. Camera is pretty crisp with nice Facebook integration.
4. Nice and lightweight.
5. Riptide game is Wow, Amazing. Graphics.
6. Screen transitions happen with no lag. Impressive.
7. Speakers are way better than the TF 101.
8. No dead pixels and just a hint of light bleed.
Not so great.
1. GPS my phone the Motorola atrix in my livingropm locks to 15 satellites within a minute. This can't find a single one.
2. The wifi signal about 25 feet away drops between 2 and 3 bars. However speed test are the same as the OG iPad.
3. Despite being ultra thin, when holding the TFP the edges hurt your sides of your hands. Kind of surprising.
4. The back is very smudge prone. Not that's a return issue.
While it is beauty and the screen is impressively bright and games speaker and camera are all pluses. Wifi, GPS are frustrating. Need some time to comtemplate.
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I agree, I use devices in their proper perspective. If I want to use a GPS (I will use a GPS), a mp3 player (I will use a mp3 player). I don't use my PS3 as a bluray player, I use it to play games. I use a bluray player to watch blurays. This is a tablet use it for what it is...and thats to replace a laptop or netbook!
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if thats the case wouldnt you use a laptop or netbook????? you have way to much money/gadgets ( feel free to donate some )
my first one was riddled with problems. i am much more confident that my second will be better now that they are in stock at some places. to me that means asus is starting to catch up on demand a little and hopefully will have better quality control. if not no. 3 here i come!
Well to me the issue with the GPS is not really that it doesn't work but more that its included in the price. So if they had just left it out to began with the prime may have been cheaper. So we pretty much paid for a GPS chip and parts for nothing.
"Who said they cannot return their products for the GPS issue? If the user did not cancel his order after the announcement, refuse shipment, return the product or contact us for a refund due to the GPS being pulled then what would you say of the user? And also, I would be careful about believing everything you read as those statements might be from a member of the law team. "
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So, has anyone successfully received a full refund by Asus? If so, any info on where/how to receive such refund? Any info will be great.....
I bought my tablet from gamestop Gary mentioned that he could help getting a refund but I never heard anything else from him.
I would also like information on a refund. I rather wait for something that works 100%. At this point I don't know if I should wait n see how the law suit turns out, I have a feeling that something good will happen for us customers.
Subscribed. I am interested in this too.
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At this point I don't know if I should wait n see how the law suit turns out, I have a feeling that something good will happen for us customers.
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Yes, five years from now we'll get offered a $10 coupon for a new ASUS product, whether or not we actually suffered any damages. The plaintiff's lawyers will get millions.
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Yes, five years from now we'll get offered a $10 coupon for a new ASUS product, whether or not we actually suffered any damages. The plaintiff's lawyers will get millions.
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I don't think they will get millions. More like it might just turn into class action lawsuit. Have you heard about the class action lawsuit against iPhone 4.
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Yes, five years from now we'll get offered a $10 coupon for a new ASUS product, whether or not we actually suffered any damages. The plaintiff's lawyers will get millions.
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EXACTLY right!
Proud owner of a Transformer Prime on Tapatalk.
Contacted Gary,yesterday, about getting a full refund from Asus, . Explained I could live with light bleed and sub-par wifi performance. Expecting Asus to fix the GPS issue, I kept my Prime past the Bestbuy 14 day window. I believe in getting what was advertised at time of purchase, which was GPS, not Limited GPS or Hamstrung GPS. Instead, as we all know, Asus has swept the issue under the rug and this is one thing I cannot live with.
I have contacted Asus about a refund and so far the only resolution they have offered is to set up an RMA...............do they now have a fix for the GPS?
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Have you heard about the class action lawsuit against iPhone 4.
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Yes, what a pointless exercise that turned out to be. Yay we won, here have 15 bucks or a case, just like apple offered before all the nonsense.
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Contacted Gary,yesterday, about getting a full refund from Asus, . Explained I could live with light bleed and sub-par wifi performance. Expecting Asus to fix the GPS issue, I kept my Prime past the Bestbuy 14 day window. I believe in getting what was advertised at time of purchase, which was GPS, not Limited GPS or Hamstrung GPS. Instead, as we all know, Asus has swept the issue under the rug and this is one thing I cannot live with.
I have contacted Asus about a refund and so far the only resolution they have offered is to set up an RMA...............do they now have a fix for the GPS?
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Yea, same with me.. I called their customer service.. and that's all I got.
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As already said, those interested in refunds should publicize Gary Key's comments more widely to other blogs and hold him accountable for his offer. A follow-up with CNet's Eric Franklin, author of the CNet interview, should be a first step. Do not take no for an answer; get off your fat butt to get a response yourself, instead of waiting for somebody else to do the work for you. Don't be a coward, it's your money.
With the ongoing suit, if you don't get an affirmative response from Gary Key or Asus, you can also contact the plaintiff's attorneys to assist them in their discovery effort. Reneging on a public offer of refund would be fairly damaging evidence.
For those late to the party, Gary Key, Technical Marketing Manager of Asus, has a standing refund offer for anyone dissatisfied with the GPS performance in their Transformer Prime, in the recent (Feb 17, 2012) CNet interview.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57373634-94/putting-the-transformer-prime-in-perspective/
"We discovered that due to the all-aluminum unibody design structure, the GPS performance was not satisfactory for all users, especially those wanting to use the device as a true GPS and not in aGPS mode. We took the only step possible in this case and removed GPS from the official specifications shortly after the unit went on sale. We apologized for this inconvenience and offered to assist users who wanted to return the unit after the announcement." [emphasis added]
Gary was quick to hook me up with a refund maybe you guys just arnt complaining enough and you have to act like me lol
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Gary was quick to hook me up with a refund maybe you guys just arnt complaining enough and you have to act like me lol
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Did you get refund from your dock.and taxes too? I'm not anticipating many problems, just want to clear things up.
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Did you get refund from your dock.and taxes too? I'm not anticipating many problems, just want to clear things up.
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Yes dock and taxes I made a copy of receipts from both and put then both in a box and used the fedex label they setup for me.
Figured it's the weekend and from the sounds of it, I'm sure Gary could use a break.
Will give him a couple of days to respond before contacting him again !
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Yes, what a pointless exercise that turned out to be. Yay we won, here have 15 bucks or a case, just like apple offered before all the nonsense.
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I guess it depends on how you look at it. First, Apple defended their position. Then they caved and offered a bumper case that, with shipping, probably cost them $5. From the lawsuit, they'll be paying iP4 users $15 cash. It's hard to identify how many have been sold but let's guess 50MM. Assuming 35MM file a claim; Apple will pay out $525MM. Which do you think they'll take in to consideration when developing, testing, and releasing future products? Some flak from customers which they originally denied? Or, half a billion dollars in lost profit? Apple was hoping antenna-gate would just die down on its own, the lawsuit(s) kept it visible and in the public eye. For a company that prides itself on design, that was probably a bigger hit than the dollars.
Long story short, these suits rarely net big bucks for the plaintiffs but they're a hell of a lot better than allowing $1B companies to self-police themselves which led Apple (and Asus) to reach their original determinations that "there was nothing wrong." And there’s a difference between the Apple and Asus cases. The iP4 had to be held in a specific and awkward position to have the problem occur. GPS on the Prime is just FUBAR and so is wireless on some devices. Remedies vary depending on severity so it’s not unheard of for refunds or exchanges to be offered where problems greatly impact usability.
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If you're going to use pics to make your points, can you at least resize them? It's a mobile device forum and your pics take up 3/4 of the display.
Anyway, you'll be the first in line to exchange your used Prime for a new TF700 if that's offered as an option and will gladly except free money if that too is an option. So will everyone here whether they're for or against a lawsuit. So, lighten up on the hypocrisy.
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I guess it depends on how you look at it. First, Apple defended their position. Then they caved and offered a bumper case that, with shipping, probably cost them $5. From the lawsuit, they'll be paying iP4 users $15 cash. It's hard to identify how many have been sold but let's guess 50MM. Assuming 35MM file a claim; Apple will pay out $525MM. Which do you think they'll take in to consideration when developing, testing, and releasing future products? Some flak from customers which they originally denied? Or, half a billion dollars in lost profit? Apple was hoping antenna-gate would just die down on its own, the lawsuit(s) kept it visible and in the public eye. For a company that prides itself on design, that was probably a bigger hit than the dollars.
Long story short, these suits rarely net big bucks for the plaintiffs but they're a hell of a lot better than allowing $1B companies to self-police themselves which led Apple (and Asus) to reach their original determinations that "there was nothing wrong." And there’s a difference between the Apple and Asus cases. The iP4 had to be held in a specific and awkward position to have the problem occur. GPS on the Prime is just FUBAR and so is wireless on some devices. Remedies vary depending on severity so it’s not unheard of for refunds or exchanges to be offered where problems greatly impact usability.
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If you're going to use pics to make your points, can you at least resize them? It's a mobile device forum and your pics take up 3/4 of the display.
Anyway, you'll be the first in line to exchange your used Prime for a new TF700 if that's offered as an option and will gladly except free money if that too is an option. So will everyone here whether they're for or against a lawsuit. So, lighten up on the hypocrisy.
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Well said.
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Anyway, you'll be the first in line to exchange your used Prime for a new TF700 if that's offered as an option and will gladly except free money if that too is an option. So will everyone here whether they're for or against a lawsuit. So, lighten up on the hypocrisy.
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Guarantee , if Asus offers a full refund or some type of exchange for a new TF700, just about all the ,"How dare you denounce the Holy Grail of Tablets Crowd", will be first in line !
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Yea, same with me.. I called their customer service.. and that's all I got.
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Ahh, where to begin? I know! Does everyone remember all the many posts re: GPS, where one after another popped in to tell us how little GPS meant to them? I do. Including several heated arguments about the value of GPS on a tablet. Everyone must remember the classic "I don't need GPS on a tablet, I have my PHONE for that! " All the way to blasting people for being upset with Asus for a fairly major screw-up. That was the argument: Who needs GPS on a tablet? Like we who made a huge fuss were being "fussy"
Here's where us "Fussy GPS lovers " get a huge laugh, as all of a sudden, the majority of posts are "Bring it, Asus! " and "Can't WAIT TO TRY THIS! "
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
I even remember Demandarin saying a few times "GPS is a dead issue, get over it." (which always got me steamed)
But now... everyone wants their dongle. Granted, there are still plenty who could give a rats ass about any of this. I am just having my moment of childish glee, and if you think thats immature, then all I have to say is:
Neah neah ne neah neah!!!
Oh, almost forgot - Where the hell is my GPS Kit? Wait, let me guess... They ran out (since all Asus needs to do is make enough to cover shipped units, and we all know Asus can't count) and now they are on backorder.
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Ahh, where to begin? I know! Does everyone remember all the many posts re: GPS, where one after another popped in to tell us how little GPS meant to them? I do. Including several heated arguments about the value of GPS on a tablet. Everyone must remember the classic "I don't need GPS on a tablet, I have my PHONE for that! " All the way to blasting people for being upset with Asus for a fairly major screw-up. That was the argument: Who needs GPS on a tablet? Like we who made a huge fuss were being "fussy"
Here's where us "Fussy GPS lovers " get a huge laugh, as all of a sudden, the majority of posts are "Bring it, Asus! " and "Can't WAIT TO TRY THIS! "
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
I even remember Demandarin saying a few times "GPS is a dead issue, get over it." (which always got me steamed)
But now... everyone wants their dongle. Granted, there are still plenty who could give a rats ass about any of this. I am just having my moment of childish glee, and if you think thats immature, then all I have to say is:
Neah neah ne neah neah!!!
Oh, almost forgot - Where the hell is my GPS Kit? Wait, let me guess... They ran out (since all Asus needs to do is make enough to cover shipped units, and we all know Asus can't count) and now they are on backorder.
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GPS is a not-issue for me. I'll continue to use my phone because my car is setup with a phone holder and everything.
I will tell you I'll take ANYTHING (within reason of course) for FREE! That is why I say Give Me, Give Me, Give Me. If Asus sold the GPS kit I would not buy it.
I'm just curious how a GPS dongle is supposed to fix all the other problems with the Prime? I think this is more of a gimmick than anything else. I believe Asus is trying to pull a fast one on us. Don't be fooled!!!
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GPS is a not-issue for me. I'll continue to use my phone because my car is setup with a phone holder and everything.
I will tell you I'll take ANYTHING (within reason of course) for FREE! That is why I say Give Me, Give Me, Give Me. If Asus sold the GPS kit I would not buy it.
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Let me add an analogy : It's as if we all bought brand new top of the line BMW's and come to find out they all have an oil leak, transmission leak, and a broken cigarette lighter. So when we took it to the shop to have it fixed, BMW gave us all a brand new add on cigarette lighter "for free!!!" to "fix" the broken one. And now you are all happy, even made a thread about it.
I love my prime, it's arguably the best tablet on the market. GPS is not the focal point of this product its so much more than a navigation tool. But Asus really should fix the wifi and reboots.
I didn't mean this post as disrespect to the OP.
WOW!!! So you are saying that I can now have TWO....TWO....dongles to play with while watching porn on my Prime.....
Awesome! Now my right hand wont be jealous of my left any more....
Life is good....get over it....lol....
GPS is a dead issue. Get over it.
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Let me add an analogy : It's as if we all bought brand new top of the line BMW's and come to find out they all have an oil leak, transmission leak, and a broken cigarette lighter. So when we took it to the shop to have it fixed, BMW gave us all a brand new add on cigarette lighter "for free!!!" to "fix" the broken one. And now you are all happy, even made a thread about it.
I love my prime, it's arguably the best tablet on the market. GPS is not the focal point of this product its so much more than a navigation tool. But Asus really should fix the wifi and reboots.
I didn't mean this post as disrespect to the OP.
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your analogy is flawed, the GPS dongle makes the prime not a prime, as it adds extra bulk to it.... your BMW gets everything FIXED, while keeping the initial structure, the prime doesnt. it needs a add-on dongle.
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WOW!!! So you are saying that I can now have TWO....TWO....dongles to play with while watching porn on my Prime.....
Awesome! Now my right hand wont be jealous of my left any more....
Life is good....get over it....lol....
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Wait why do you need GPS while watching....TV?
To be an accurate analogy BMW would take a large spoiler and add it too the front of the car, fill it with butane, make it detachable, make people stop driving to attach and remove it, and make it cover the headlights so you can't use both the lighter and headlights at the same time.
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+1000
Let me add an analogy : It's as if we all bought brand new top of the line BMW's and come to find out they all have an oil leak, transmission leak, and a broken cigarette lighter. So when we took it to the shop to have it fixed, BMW gave us all a brand new add on cigarette lighter "for free!!!" to "fix" the broken one. And now you are all happy, even made a thread about it.
I love my prime, it's arguably the best tablet on the market. GPS is not the focal point of this product its so much more than a navigation tool. But Asus really should fix the wifi and reboots.
I didn't mean this post as disrespect to the OP.
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LOL!!!! So funny that you used BMW as an example. They are horrible.....horrible...when it comes to a recall.
I have owned 9 BMW's (5 of them ///M cars....4 M3's and an Mcoupe) and have club raced with the national BMW CCA, so I am very familiar with their Customer Service....lol.
My 2001 M3 took 3 years for BMW to recall and fix the main bearings......thats a big deal.
My 1995 M3 had the rear shocks push thru the sheet metal in the trunk due to a weak design. Never acknowledged by bmw.
My 2000 M coupe has a reputation for the spot welds in the trunk to start tearing.....never acknowledged.....also a BIG deal.
My 2002 bmw 325 has a problem with the subframe mounts tearing in the rear, and front shock towers showing stress cracks.....never recalled....lol
I could go on.....
That is why the Mcoupe is getting a rest this race season, and the Lotus Exige S is getting the crap run out of it....
BMW makes Asus look like mother Teresa.
I know, I know, it was just an example, but I just found it kinda funny.
Sorry......go on with the bora-phyll
GPS on the TFP was supposed to be a convenient feature similar to the fridge in this car
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The fridge didn't work...so Asus came up with this as the solution
Now we should ALL be happy?....hmmm ok ..sure.
You don't see the need for a gps/fridge in a tablet/car?great i'm happy for you. None of this should matter to YOU.
micaman said:
GPS on the TFP was supposed to be a convenient feature similar to the fridge in this car
The fridge didn't work...so Asus came up with this as the solution
Now we should ALL be happy?....hmmm ok ..sure.
You don't see the need for a gps/fridge in a tablet/car?great i'm happy for you. None of this should matter to YOU.
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Even though I'm on the "GPS is unnecessary side", this post was hilarious.
Meh gps. There are more pressing software issues with the prime that need to be fixed asap.
The dongle is great and even though i dont use GPS i'd get the dongle if its free. Its just nice to have the option.
Anyways i'm good. Prime was the best purchase i made in a long time and me and my wife are having great fun with it Basically planned our whole weeding on it Its just so much more convenient sitting on a couch and handle stuff instead of being bound to a laptop/pc on a table with mouse and everthing.
clouds5 said:
Meh gps. There are more pressing software issues with the prime that need to be fixed asap.
The dongle is great and even though i dont use GPS i'd get the dongle if its free. Its just nice to have the option.
Anyways i'm good. Prime was the best purchase i made in a long time and me and my wife are having great fun with it Basically planned our whole weeding on it Its just so much more convenient sitting on a couch and handle stuff instead of being bound to a laptop/pc on a table with mouse and everthing.
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LOL!!!! Yeah me too! If you meant "wedding" and not "weeding".....lol.
The only time I get interested in planning the wedding is when we use the Prime together. Now if we could figure a way to use the GPS during our planning , it would be a win win....
So long to the single life my friend.....i have 40 more days till its over....
Why can't we all just be happy that the issues are ironed out with or without the dongle just be happy you have a tablet thrs people out thr that would kill for a prime...with or without gps
EDIT: and honestly its threads like this that ruined xda
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scataldo721 said:
Why can't we all just be happy that the issues are ironed out with or without the dongle just be happy you have a tablet thrs people out thr that would kill for a prime...with or without gps
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The above is the best post in this whole thread. Thank you.
Oh, you are in for such a bag o'hurt with this one...
But obviously, I agree with you 100%
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scataldo721 said:
Why can't we all just be happy that the issues are ironed out with or without the dongle just be happy you have a tablet thrs people out thr that would kill for a prime...with or without gps
EDIT: and honestly its threads like this that ruined xda
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You know - you're aren't forced to read threads... and you'd think with a title like one this thread has - you probably should have heard loud warning bells...
Yet you read it anyway.
*Just to complain*.. just like the guy who posted the original post in it.
In other words, you're actually making his post jump to the top - making more people read it - and actually doing what you're complaining about.
Have you considered getting councilling for this clearly self-destructive psychological problem?
EDIT: I suspect most people here don't think XDA is ruined at all or in any way by one thread or even one subject. Drama Llama much?
I'm closing this thread not because I agree or disagree with you, but because the last thing this section needs is another flame fest / spam thread. Your opinion has been stated. In the future, try posting it in one of the other dozen or so GPS threads in this section.
That is all.
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