[Q] I just bought a gray one from micro center - Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

I just had some questions about it, since it was mostly an impulse since they are selling it for fifty dollars less and had them in stock. I have the old one too.
First off what is the wifi gps issue? I am not sure how to test it or not, since I got it back to my office and turned it on. Found my location in I would say 30 40 seconds (not even my phone can get a gps lock in here) and it was tethered to my phone for data without any problems. So I wanted to know if there was just a run of bad tablets or not?
Are there any other issues with them? So far it seems nice, responds better too. Going to head home and run splashtop to my desktop on the WIFI and see if I can play the ps2 emulator across it. I just need to find a controller for it.
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Okay I see the wifi issue, when in my house I can see the numbers are different. My cellphone and old transfromer get around a 90 when the prime gets about 60ish.

Asus told me that in first batch they shipped, some had bad WiFi-BT chip. Mine is at Asus now getting looked at, and hopefully fixed.

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Asus told me that in first batch they shipped, some had bad WiFi-BT chip. Mine is at Asus now getting looked at, and hopefully fixed.
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Is there a way to tell which batch mine is from? I was hoping it would be like a 360 or ps3 were the date is stamped onto the box and device.

RiffyDivine said:
Is there a way to tell which batch mine is from? I was hoping it would be like a 360 or ps3 were the date is stamped onto the box and device.
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By hitting the settings button and going to "About tablet" down at the bottom you can find the version numbers for your hardware, bluetooth, wifi, etc.
The only issue right now, is that I don't think anyone outside of Asus knows which version numbers are the ones experiencing problems and which ones are fine.

almightywhacko said:
By hitting the settings button and going to "About tablet" down at the bottom you can find the version numbers for your hardware, bluetooth, wifi, etc.
The only issue right now, is that I don't think anyone outside of Asus knows which version numbers are the ones experiencing problems and which ones are fine.
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Ah so in short they won't tell anyone it's bad to avoid having all the bad ones sent back.

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ASUS replacing my Prime via RMA

after having reboot issue after upgrading to ICS, I sent my prime back to ASUS via RMA. After almost 4 weeks of sitting a in a waiting status they finally update my status to ready for shipping. There was one small change the serial number changed to one that starts with a C. I originally had on of the BK serial numbers. Im assuming they are just switching out my prime and the reason why I had to wait so long was for stock to show up. Anyone know anything about the primes with the serial numbers that start with C. I hope it doesnt have any wifi or BT problems let alone the ICS update problems.
That's from the newer batch. I got one too. Everything works great with mine, except for Wi-Fi and GPS. A few others posted that their C1's run perfectly, no issue with Wi-Fi or GPS. Hope yours is like theirs.
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after having reboot issue after upgrading to ICS, I sent my prime back to ASUS via RMA. After almost 4 weeks of sitting a in a waiting status they finally update my status to ready for shipping. There was one small change the serial number changed to one that starts with a C. I originally had on of the BK serial numbers. Im assuming they are just switching out my prime and the reason why I had to wait so long was for stock to show up. Anyone know anything about the primes with the serial numbers that start with C. I hope it doesnt have any wifi or BT problems let alone the ICS update problems.
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Ummm.. they probably couldnt fix your original one so they got you a new one from a new batch. From what I read getting one from this batch are slightly better than the previous ones, but then you have some that still crappy C1s. But I also heard one member just got a C1 batch that already had ICS installed and a bigger microfiber cloth (cant confirm it yet cause noone else has confirmed). Pretty much youll have to test it out yourself... It should work good if Asus directly shipped one to you.
My c1 works quite a bit better than my bcs. Wifi works great and everything runs smooth. I am very happy with it.
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I have a c1. Just bought the only one that came in at best buy today. Wifi works good unless I'm over 20 feet from a router and then speeds plummit way way down. Sad thing is my 3g phone geta faster speeds than my prime hooked up to wifi from 30 feet away. I think people reporting no issues with c1 aren't testing their wifi signal strength from any distance other than close to the router. If their are people getting fast speeds from significant distances, what makes their unit perform better than ones that don't perform well? Can't be software as were all running the same stuff. So it must be a hardware issue then?
I wonder if it takes awhile they just give u new one. Its been about 18 days and no change in status.
I'm at 21 days and still showing "waiting for parts"... I'm sure theyre just going to mail new a different unit.. I guess parts are new systems. lmao
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I'm at 21 days and still showing "waiting for parts"... I'm sure theyre just going to mail new a different unit.. I guess parts are new systems. lmao
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Message Gary key with your issue and rma number that's crazy 21 days!
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Don't get your hopes up too high....I have a C1 Prime, and I'm exchanging it as soon as Staples gets it in stock, it has major issues with the Sleep of Death.
That is really poor service that it takes that long to replace a tablet. If they know they need to replace it, then that should only take a couple days not weeks.
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I have a c1. Just bought the only one that came in at best buy today. Wifi works good unless I'm over 20 feet from a router and then speeds plummit way way down. Sad thing is my 3g phone geta faster speeds than my prime hooked up to wifi from 30 feet away. I think people reporting no issues with c1 aren't testing their wifi signal strength from any distance other than close to the router. If their are people getting fast speeds from significant distances, what makes their unit perform better than ones that don't perform well? Can't be software as were all running the same stuff. So it must be a hardware issue then?
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I don't get fast speeds from a distance, but it is good enough for my use, anyway I have I good wireless AP placed centrally in my relatively small house...
So I am satisfied.
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That is really poor service that it takes that long to replace a tablet. If they know they need to replace it, then that should only take a couple days not weeks.
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Agreed, at this point it would be prudent for them to just replace the defect unit and send a new one. Then spend time fixing the other and sell as refurbished, would help to get their RMA times down drastically.
i will send my asus prime to them for black screen issue. so i guess i will wait for 1 month

[Q] New Prime Purchase 2/11/12

Just read through too many threads and now in a state of OVERLOAD! lol... Anyway, I just ordered my new transformer prime (2/11/12) and it should be here on Tuesday.
My question is, "Are the new Primes, that are rolling out now with 4.0 installed from factory, having all these issues with WiFi / Bluetooth and GPS"? All the posts i have read seam to be user upgrade issues.
Sorry if i am wrong and posted a duplicate thread. I am alllll frazzled now and was really looking forward to my $$$ Prime purchase
Thanks,
Lee
Most likely it will be the same for you, I hope not, but its not software related. Its hardware related causing the problems with the prime.
Ah man, what a huge bummer. So it's pretty much hit or miss? Some people getting lucky having no issues? I have read a few good posts (cant remember url, maybe here), that some market apps were causing system crashes like Google + and Google Maps. I guess those issues are not related to Wifi / GPS, but are causing system instability and such. Well, my plan will be to first use the tab as is for a while before installing anything. See how it runs bare bones, etc... I will rely heavily on Wifi... Is the Wifi issue only when paired with keyboard (BT), or all the time? I was so psyched for this thing, now bummin...
The WiFi issue is all the time for me. The WiFi never drops completely out it just doesn't do very good like the signal is about half of my cell phone that's why I don't like it. I can hardly get a signal upstairs it drops to 1 bar. I haven't even tried it paired but I do see it paid to DTVBluetooth I don't even know what it is, Probably my Samsung 51" 3D? matter of fact I'm about to Google that, you just reminded me of that. I got a lot of electronics in my man cave so it hard to tell what DTVBluetooth is? I was going to check into this before but forgot.
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well mine came with honeycomb and after reading many boos about upgraded problems i'm half sorry to say that i wish mine came with ics already on it, though if that were the case it'd have been a different model and might have had worse issues than a non working gps only.
i can happily sacrifice working gps for the ability to say everything else i've tested works very well.
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I haven't even tried it paired but I do see it paid to DTVBluetooth I don't even know what it is, Probably my Samsung 51" 3D? matter of fact I'm about to Google that, you just reminded me of that. I got a lot of electronics in my man cave so it hard to tell what DTVBluetooth is? I was going to check into this before but forgot.
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Let me know how you made out with this.
Thanks for the replys, i will keep you posted. Tab should be here tomorrow...
slight thread hijack. My wife is going to new York (live in Edinburgh) in a month and was thinking of getting her to get me an ATP. Is there any reason not to have a US prime in the UK?
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Not sure, but i would definitely look into the UK receiving an unlocked boot loader in the near future. I cant remember where I saw it on the net, but def. did. That's the word, and if it's true, do NOT buy one from N.Y. Wait for the unlocked boot L.
Newer Prime's should have better QC and less issues per unit produced but in the end based on my experiences here. Also note well that they're not going to change the entire tablet.
At the idea of a US Prime in the UK....my US model has English (United Kingdom) available in the Language & Input settings so I think it should work fine, as long as you get a UK dock instead of an American one. Not sure how it would impact firmware updates though but should be fine if you don't mind whatever has already come across for people with update issues.
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I bought my tablet about two weeks ago at best buy and I'm happy to report no issues with my tablet. The build of it was good. No light bleeding unless you press down hard where the lights are on the side and I have not seen a WiFi issue yet.
Over all, I've been happy with my tablet and I didn't even know it had issues till I started reading the Transformer prime section for this tablet on XDA. +1 for the TP.
I got my Prime on 2/8 from Best Buy. I didn't take any OTA's until I rooted using Viper's tool. After rooting, I updated to ICS. I have had no issues with wifi. I get signal and it doesn't drop for me. Haven't tried GPS but I am not all that concerned about it. Just waiting for the bootloader to be unlocked and custom roms to come out!
I can't seem to find anyone who has these in stock via local B&M retailers nor online. Guess the price to be paid for being popular is inability to keep pace with demand.
Timberline said:
I can't seem to find anyone who has these in stock via local B&M retailers nor online. Guess the price to be paid for being popular is inability to keep pace with demand.
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OfficeDepot appears to have the Transformer Prime in stock.
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/906853/ASUS-Eee-Pad-Transformer-Prime-TF201/
If you order it, I would suggest you pick up a 2nd charger as well and save on shipping.
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/768723/ASUS-Power-Adapter-For-Eee-Pad/
I ordered mine from Office depot. Got it in about a week with standard shipping. However, I am heavily considering sending mine back. There are spongy spots on the edges of my tablet on all four sides.
Also, they pack HORRIBLY... I received my tablet in a manila envelope with only one side bubble wrapped. The Envelope was beaten to heck and back and my box was pretty badly beaten up as well. Not sure if that may have been the cause of the sponyness on the screen or if tons of other people are noticing that as well.
Otherwise, I have not had a problem with ANY other part of my tablet. Wifi is strong and the ICS update went perfectly.
I have ordered from Office Depot multiple times and I haven't had any problems. I didn't order my tablet (got it from Bestbuy) but I have ordered a bunch of accessories and such and they all came reasonably well packed.
Received my new Prime today 2/13. My second one. It's a C1, came with HC and as soon as I logged on to my network it wanted to update. I let it and it did one update and showed ICS 4.03 build 9.4.2.13. So apparently they've rolled all the updates into one for new devices. Then I got the small camera update and that was all. I'm letting it charge and am almost afraid to go into another room to test the wifi.
Thanks, but did check OD and they're showing out of stock.
Interesting - NewEgg had been listing it as "out of stock" but is now marked as discontinued or specifically "Deactivated. This item is currently out of stock and it may or may not be restocked."
bought mine a month ago, came with HC, upgraded right out of the box to ICS and my wifi and blue tooth work great. GPS is spotty, but only tested once as i dont use it for that. I stream HD videos over wifi while using bluetooth headphones all the time and have not once had an issue.
Well, got mine today from BB. The order took a week. Rep said they had a shipment coming in anyway. When i picked it up this morning, i asked how many they had and she said, "None now", lol. Some shipment! Just mine... Anyway, right out of the box the firmware update started. I didn't run it yet, guess im a little nervous. So far the tablet is super sweet! Glad to report, no issues at all
Lfnsr, I didn't know we could root and still update OTA..? That's awesome man. what's the deal with that? I must have been left in the dark the past year. My only experience with Android in general is with my Droid X. Of course i had that thing tweaked, so i do have some exp. Any info you have pertaining to TP, rooting, updating etc... would be greatly appreciated.
Bgm307, How is everything since the ICS update? Honeycomb is running so good, i'm afraid to update....?
Thanks everyone for the info. I was really upset waiting for my TP after reading all the negativity here on XDA. I hope some of you reply about ICS. I'm itchin to run it, lol...
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Bgm307, How is everything since the ICS update? Honeycomb is running so good, i'm afraid to update....?
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It's great actually. Like I said earlier, it went straight to ICS 4.03 build 9.4.2.13. No glitches, no crashes, no battery problems. Put it to sleep last night at 62% battery. This morning, 6 hours later I'm at 61%.
I just can't make myself walk into another room and test the wifi. Guess I have to do that this morning.

TF201 issues after ASUS 'repair'

Hey first time posting (please don't eat my face),
pretty much the following is just tf201 issues after issues. If you're not interested, the following isn't really for you.
Aight so I bought my ASUS TF201 about 3 weeks ago from JB HiFi. 6 days after purchasing I took it back saying the WiFi was weak and the screen had creaks, asked for refund or store credit to which I received neither as they couldn't prove a fault. The screen creak didn't count because the in-store display model did the same thing...
Apparently the best thing I could do was send it off to ASUS and have them fix it.
Waited 2 weeks, postal issues, received it today with a few issues.
- 64gb tablet has now turned into a 32gb tablet (most confusing)
- Software serial number missing.
- dint on the bottom left edge (like its been dropped)
- creak in the screen is now all along the top edge.
- sound no longer works intermittently in all apps. Sometimes it feels like playing music in youtube and other times, no. Interestingly the line out still works fine.
I used to love it, now I'm returning it and demanding a refund. Heaps disappointed.
anyways this is just to tell people, transformer prime is awesome...when it works.
I've made a video which I can't link because I'm a 'n00b' still apparently.
But if you're keen on it search for my youtube channel 'phishious' and and it should come up first.
phishious.
CALL ASUS! IMMEDIATELY
If you want any thing done about it you need to call them. The store isn't going to give you back $600 for a device that costs $500. Especially after you have used the warranty service of the device.
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- 64gb tablet has now turned into a 32gb tablet (most confusing)
- Software serial number missing.
- dint on the bottom left edge (like its been dropped)
- creak in the screen is now all along the top edge.
- sound no longer works intermittently in all apps. Sometimes it feels like playing music in youtube and other times, no. Interestingly the line out still works fine.
I used to love it, now I'm returning it and demanding a refund. Heaps disappointed.
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Is the serial # sticker on the prime still match the one on the box?
That sucks. Sorry to hear about this. This is why I'm afraid to RMA my Prime for a few issues. By most accounts, ASUS just can't be trusted.
slayvus said:
CALL ASUS! IMMEDIATELY
If you want any thing done about it you need to call them. The store isn't going to give you back $600 for a device that costs $500. Especially after you have used the warranty service of the device.
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Yeah I have. Taking it back I'm wholly unsatisfied with the quality of service and the device and everything. It's their problem now.
Just thought I'd make people aware of the repairs service.
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Is the serial # sticker on the prime still match the one on the box?
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yeah the serial on the tablet matches the box. But the one on the tablet seems easily transferable? It's just clear plastic with writing on it.
phishious said:
transformer prime is awesome...when it works.
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that pretty much sums it up.
Conclusion
Took it back tonight. They weren't going to take it, especially as it is now only 32gb. But because the serial matches the box they had to and they(JB HiFi) are now able to make it entirely ASUS's problem. Settled for store credit (sigh).
I reckon I'll wait for the TF700T, or if the iPad 3 blows my mind might get that.

Decisions decisions | Return or keep? + Question

First off, I think it's an awesome tablet, nice screen, damn quick, and custom rom running, it's great BUT as we know wifi/gps issues. I'm not jumping ship to the iPad because personally I think i'll probably end drowning than be saved, but let's not turn into ipad vs prime and whatnot.
I pretty much have 1 day left to return the prime to the store and I'm not 100% sure what to do, although I feel like I'll probably end up sticking with it as I'm not entirely convinced the TF700 will be that huge of a difference.
GPS: Nonexistent, couldn't get a lock at all:
Bluetooth: I tried sending some photos from my nexus while streaming pandora on the prime and it seemed ok but when accessing a page on tapatalk it felt like it was slower. I don't have a bluetooth mouse, or headset to test it better.
WiFi
I'm not exactly sure if my tablet is suffering from the WiFi weakness.
Here is the scenario:
I have two ap's at home on 2 different channels. One on first floor and one in basement.
I was pretty much right in the middle of them and I ran WiFi analyzer on both my galaxy nexus and the prime and to my surprise both had very similar dbm and both had very similar speed test results.
My galaxy nexus was averaging at about -80 dbm
My prime was averaging at about -70 dbm or so.....
My laptop was no surprise better.
BUT at work:
I'm using a tenants AP, it's a bit strange. (I work as security and yes they gave me permission and the key to use it)
Galaxy Nexus will average at about -89 dbm and it will have enough WiFi bars showing in blue and i will be able to use the connection and browse around.
Prime will average at about -80 dbm but it will not catch a connection for me to browse, the first and/or second bar will either stay gray or it will just drop the connection completely.
Meanwhile my laptop is fine. There is an occasional drop of connection on both nexus and laptop but I feel like the AP is to blame.
But then why isn't the prime getting a lock enough for me to browse even though dbm is better?
Any ideas? Is this a keeper?
Down the road I'm planning to get a dock for it aswell but not sure any issue would really affect my experience there.
Just return it if you are unsure then if you have regrets you can buy another
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Return it! This thing is just a ticking time bomb, and all Asus does is say hang in there, a fix is coming, meanwhile your 30 days are up in smoke and you have no choice but to keep it.
I wouldn't feel this way if the first Prime I bought didn't have a washed out screen along with all the other defects. Upon contacting Asus they basically told me to return it, so I did. I got a C2O model, champaign color, 64gb. It had gorgeous, vibrant colors, no light bleed, GPS that worked somewhat, wifi that was acceptable but still had the wifi/bluetooth problem.
Eight days later I was at a Chicago Rush game so my daughter could get her Spirit award for cheer. I was sitting in my seat, wiped my screen off because I wanted to record the event and noticed when the light shined on my screen what looked like very fine scratches on the black bezel. Upon further examination I noticed if I rotated my prime the scratches had a rainbow effect. In my head I went OH NO!, I am a jeweler and know what rainbow flash means, stress cracks.
This occurs all the time in gemstones, they get stressed during cutting or mining and the stress can get much worse or break, and thats whats happening to a lot of peoples Primes, while docked. Stress is causing their screens to break, which Asus chalks up to user abuse, BS. I treat my "Toys" with care, I don't have a lot of money to blow on thi stuff so it needs to last. I sold my First gen Ipad a month ago to help pay for this thing.
Good luck in whatever you decide, I know I loved my Prime but, man, I would be pissed at myself for seeing all the warning signs and not taking heed.
I'd return this one. Gary says something is coming in a couple of weeks....repair parts are arriving at ASUS....
I'd give ASUS about a month, first to see what the surprise is, and to give ASUS a chance to get any "changes" into inventory. Then buy your new one.
If you saw nothing truly wrong with your unit just keep it. I've had mines since 12/22 and had no issues at all. One of the first ones. All it took was my 1 purchase to get a great unit. Nothing will be better on Android or comparable till around end of June at the earliest.
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If you saw nothing truly wrong with your unit just keep it. I've had mines since 12/22 and had no issues at all. One of the first ones. All it took was my 1 purchase to get a great unit. Nothing will be better on Android or comparable till around end of June at the earliest.
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I have also had mine since christmas (BCOKAS serial) and honestly.. I have had nothing to complain about. It has gotten wifi everywhere I have wanted it to, the gps is there when I am outside (not that id ever use my tablet for gps), and the screen is b-e-a-utiful and SUPER bright. I bought the keyboard dock to go along with it, and the battery life is outstanding. I can use this baby all day and still have some battery life left when I go to bed.
In the end, though, it comes down to personal preference. ASUS has made a statement that there are repair parts coming... so worst comes to worse you can send it in to them.
Return it.
Either for exchange where hopefully you will get an additional amount of time to play with it and decide, or for cash.
If for cash you may have to wait a while for another to show up if you decide you can't live without it, or you can buy something less stressful.
I have finally decided that without the right software and ability to take handwritten notes properly that I don't care how cool, amazing and sexy the hardware is (and oh boy is it gorgeous hardware, especially with (then without, then with, etc) the keyboard dock. It just doesn't work regarding my use cases and specific needs.
Damn shame.
I can't say I didn't expect these responses. But ill admit it's a rough choice. If asus gets new parts I'm hoping they won't their customers in the dark.
I was quite shocked at the results from wifi range on phone and tablet and I think I'm kind of lucky.
Mine is a C10K serial. I'm not exactly how top notch the wifi is suppose to be so I don't have much to compare to but when comparing to my phone that gets great wifi reception, results are almost identical which simply makes me believe its fine.
If the screen cracks, well I bought warranty for a reason. Ultimate decision will probably be tomorrow morning and ill see how I feel when I pick it up
You're running a custom rom, so you unlocked the bootloader, voided warranty.
Are you sure returning the Prime is actually still an option?
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You're running a custom rom, so you unlocked the bootloader, voided warranty.
Are you sure returning the Prime is actually still an option?
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Let me ask you if they'll know or check :-D
I never noticed a problem with the TFP WiFi when I had one. Granted, I wasn't comparing side by side with another device - I was just using the TFP, and WiFI signal never bothered me.
Totally ignoring the comparison with your Nexus, does the WiFi connection cause you trouble? If so, return it. If not, keep it and enjoy.
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Let me ask you if they'll know or check :-D
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I've heard that the serial number is uploaded to them when you unlock.
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I've heard that the serial number is uploaded to them when you unlock.
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Yea it is, but i registered it, and ended up not liking it later
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Yea it is, but i registered it, and ended up not liking it later
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Not sure what you mean by this. When you unlock, your serial number gets marked in their system and your warranty is forever lost.
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Not sure what you mean by this. When you unlock, your serial number gets marked in their system and your warranty is forever lost.
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The serial number is for that specific tablet. If i return it to the store, and the store accepts. It is no longer my concern as they accepted it in the way it was.
If i decided to get another one, new serial.
If i keep it and it gets damaged somehow, and i get warranty replacement = new serial.
see what i mean?
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The serial number is for that specific tablet. If i return it to the store, and the store accepts. It is no longer my concern as they accepted it in the way it was.
If i decided to get another one, new serial.
If i keep it and it gets damaged somehow, and i get warranty replacement = new serial.
see what i mean?
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Oh yeah. For some reason I was thinking you would be sending it to ASUS. My apologies. Yeah, the store will have no idea.
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Oh yeah. For some reason I was thinking you would be sending it to ASUS. My apologies. Yeah, the store will have no idea.
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Last day tomorrow.....I still don't know, was on hold for 30 minutes with asus and nobody ever answered, will try again tomorrow.
I finally got one on number 6 that gets good WiFi I'm not letting this go but Bluetooth does drop WiFi down from 18mb/s same room as router Bluetooth takes it down to 3-4mb/s. So I go from 18mb/s down to 3 or 4mb/s with Bluetooth. I don't use Bluetooth that much though.

[Q] serial numbers

im going to be buying the prime this early December and i want to know if anyone knows what serial numbers relate to latest batch?
I just got what I believe to be a brand new Prime via an RMA warranty repair. The one they sent me has a CA****** series S/N.
But are you planning to buy one of these new? They have been discontinued as I am sure you know. At this point, you can get an Infinity for maybe a few bucks more than a Prime, I would go that route if I was you. They are a better all around performer in every area from everything I have read.
My fairly new one starts out C30KAS
I was surprised at all the anger on these forums when I came here because I wasnt experiencing all the problems others were. I can tell you though that the wifi is definately still not perfect.
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My fairly new one starts out C30KAS
I was surprised at all the anger on these forums when I came here because I wasnt experiencing all the problems others were. I can tell you though that the wifi is definately still not perfect.
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What kind of problems? speed or stability? My Desire HD phone is 65Mbps, i kinda expect more than that on the prime?
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I just got what I believe to be a brand new Prime via an RMA warranty repair. The one they sent me has a CA****** series S/N.
But are you planning to buy one of these new? They have been discontinued as I am sure you know. At this point, you can get an Infinity for maybe a few bucks more than a Prime, I would go that route if I was you. They are a better all around performer in every area from everything I have read.
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As much as i want the latest release I purchased Prime 2 hours ago
Infinity costs £599, Prime is £389 - no one should pay that much for a tablet, it has its own set of problems and limited stock. I worry if i go for it, it might turn up with a fault and then there will be no stock to exchange. I rather wait for another future release, faster CPU, usb 3.0 ports, 5Ghz wireless and etc...
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My fairly new one starts out C30KAS
I was surprised at all the anger on these forums when I came here because I wasnt experiencing all the problems others were. I can tell you though that the wifi is definately still not perfect.
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Mine has performed well also. I had to send my original BC series Prime in for the green camera issue and got a brand new one back from Asus. The wifi works perfect in my house, and my router is downstairs on the other side of the house so I don't have the weak wifi issue others have complained about. I use it at home about 95% of the time.
But that being said, if I was buying a new or lightly used tablet, I would get the latest and greatest. I'm still considering selling this one and upgrading just because I like to do that LOL.
i got one now, all works fine apart from issue with light bleed and slightly wobbly screen, amazon sending new one on monday, dont know how many i have to go through to get good one but the hardware is very very nice.
Its C5....... serial!

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