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Fellow Canadians!
Other than best buy, futureshop and Staples, are there any other pre order sites?
I have a champagne transformer pre ordered from staples, as they were the only local retailer that had that color code for pre-order, however I noticed that they have pulled that sku from their website entirely. Not sure what that means but when I called Staples to find out they said that it was a possibility that only a certain number of that color code were available.
I did ask about estimated shipping and the rep had told me it is still slated of the week of Dec 12. So hopefully everything goes through without a hitch.
Has anyone else had this issue at all?
The only two other two places I know you can preorder is ncix.com and memoryexpress.com. Both of those places have the champagne version as well which is why I ordered mine from memory express.
I am just hoping mine gets in before the 21st because I ordered mine in calgary and won't be flying there until the 21st (figured I would save some taxes and not ruin my finals studying with a new toy!).
My last email from Best Buy Canada said the release date was Dec 5, but other than that, no word. I wonder if we are really getting it early here in Canada vs. the US.
Is it just me or are there NO 64gb pre-orders anywhere in Canada? Best Buy, Future Shop, Staples, ect. No one has a 64gb up for pre-order! I'd rather pick it up than get it shipped, btw.
SwissyChief said:
Is it just me or are there NO 64gb pre-orders anywhere in Canada? Best Buy, Future Shop, Staples, ect. No one has a 64gb up for pre-order! I'd rather pick it up than get it shipped, btw.
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Memory express and NCIX have 64gig versions. Although the fact those other big guys don't have it doesn't leave me with confidence that those two will actually be getting them at the same time as the 32gig versions. I am even a bit scared my champagne unit will be late as well since its just those 2 that have it.
Memory Express had 64GB TFs available for preorder in both grey and gold, last time I checked.
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Would have like to have ordered from Futureshop but they don't deliver in Quebec because of language laws so I ordered from NCIX. I ordered the original TF from them and got it the second week it came out. Another bonus is I only pay GST and shipping is fairly reasonable. I also ordered from Amazon.ca but I have a feeling I wont get it this month. I'll be canceling the other order once the first one comes in.
Sorry if this is already known but I just got a call from MemoryExpress in Edmonton, AB to change my pre-order because they claim to have received an e-mail from ASUS Canada stating that the only model available in Canada will be the 32GB Amethyst Gray. I asked for confirmation that that would mean NO 64GB and NO gold colour whatsoever and the sales associate said that is what the e-mail said. I asked about any release date info and they said the tablet would arrive in "the next couple weeks" but the dock would be "3-4 weeks away." Take that with a grain of salt though as I don't believe the release date info came directly from ASUS.
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Sorry if this is already known but I just got a call from MemoryExpress in Edmonton, AB to change my pre-order because they claim to have received an e-mail from ASUS Canada stating that the only model available in Canada will be the 32GB Amethyst Gray. I asked for confirmation that that would mean NO 64GB and NO gold colour whatsoever and the sales associate said that is what the e-mail said. I asked about any release date info and they said the tablet would arrive in "the next couple weeks" but the dock would be "3-4 weeks away." Take that with a grain of salt though as I don't believe the release date info came directly from ASUS.
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dang. I emailed them to ask about it and they emailed back saying they have some info and if I could call them which I figure is bad news. I had an order for champagne gold and mentioned in this thread how I was worried it wouldn't be coming. I gave them my number so we will see if they call me and what they say.
I just pre ordered mine from Amazon.ca says Dec 16th
Well memory express called and said that the only unit they will be getting in is the 32gig grey and the dock. Said that asus said they guess that the champagne gold version will be released sometime in February. Pretty disappointed as I was really starting to like the look of the gold! Ah well as long as they actually get them in around christmas!
Appreciated that they took the time to call me about the order though, the guy at memory express was nice and explained how pissed they were at asus.
I just did NCIX in Vancouver.. no date.. but better then Amazon.ca dating it AFTER jan 31st...
BestBuy Canada Release Date
BB Canada is showing my pre-order with a December 22nd release date.
Asus 10.1" 32GB Eee Pad Transformer Prime Tablet With Wi-Fi
Item Status: Pre-Order
Release Date: 12/22/2011
In the GTA here... Online shows bestbuy, staples and even futureshop not having any stock!
First off I really would have liked to buy it in store instead of online. Do you think there is a chance that any store would have this available before Xmas (in store that is)?
"So what you want me do 'bout that?"
Yeah mine is all over the place too:
Shipment 1
Scheduled forGround Delivery
Estimated Arrival: 11/26-12/09/2011
Asus 10.1" 32GB Eee Pad Transformer Prime Tablet With Wi-Fi
Item Status: Pre-Order
Release Date: 12/22/2011
Weird.. who knows.. I lost my amazon order so I just would like to get one. haha
Anyone know when it will be available in stores?
December or January stick with thos months and you will be fine
No 64GB... This just sucks. No wonder Best Buy wasn't getting back to me on when they'd be getting that model. REALLY disappointed.
My future shop order has changed from release date on the 5th of December to the 22nd of December today. Was anyone else able to choose any other shipping method other than regular old ground? doesn't look too promising to get it before christmas.
I just preordered this http://www.frys.com/product/6914097?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
I just noticed it doesnt say prime but the specs look right. I hope I ordered the right thing.
TF201. You're all good.
Did it give you a shipping date or any kind if eta after pre-ordering???
Only other place I've seen the 64GB still available for preorder... may want to backup my Amazon order.
Thanks
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Thank you for your Order Number
Your complete order is listed below. If you have any questions
regarding your order, please call us at 1-(408)350-1484 or e-mail
[email protected]. Please use your Order Number for all
inquiries.
Thank you for shopping at Frys.com
Sincerely,
Frys.com
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Direct: (408) 350-1484
Fax: (408) 487-4700
E-mail: [email protected]
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1 6914087 Asus Eee Pad 10.1"Tablet 1GB,64GB, TegraRECYCLEPLU 599.00
Total $: 599.00
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Order Recap:
Total Product $: 599.00
Net Product$: 599.00
Sales Tax: 0.00
Shipping: 28.74
Grand Total: 627.74
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thats what email said
kerryking1 said:
Thank you for your Order Number
Your complete order is listed below. If you have any questions
regarding your order, please call us at 1-(408)350-1484 or e-mail
[email protected]. Please use your Order Number for all
inquiries.
Thank you for shopping at Frys.com
Sincerely,
Frys.com
Customer Service Team
Direct: (408) 350-1484
Fax: (408) 487-4700
E-mail: [email protected]
Find us on Facebook!
http://facebook.com/fryselectronics
Order Number:
Ship To:
1 6914087 Asus Eee Pad 10.1"Tablet 1GB,64GB, TegraRECYCLEPLU 599.00
Total $: 599.00
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Order Recap:
Total Product $: 599.00
Net Product$: 599.00
Sales Tax: 0.00
Shipping: 28.74
Grand Total: 627.74
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I ordered my original TF from Frys back in June and they were one of the few online retailers that actually had stock... I'm thinking I'll pre-order here as well.
Just an FYI. Fry's have restocking fees (hopefully you'll love it and not want to return it). And the Tempe AZ store have real a-holes working customer service.
I just called Fry's. The good news is they have somebody answering the phones this late. The bad news is the guy said he has no idea when they are supposed to get the TFP in stock or when they are supposed to ship. He seemed to be looking through their system for an answer but couldn't find one.
I got a preorder in at bestbuy for the 32gb model also. Now on the bestbuy website it says coming soon instead of preorder.
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I just order my asus prime from bestbuy and it say date ralease 12/18/2011
Given that Fry's is one of the sites that is still listing a preorder, I find it curious that so few seem to have preordered from them.
Not saying our chances will be any better with them, but they can't be worse than a smaller operation like Adorama can they?
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Just an FYI. Fry's have restocking fees (hopefully you'll love it and not want to return it). And the Tempe AZ store have real a-holes working customer service.
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Thanks for the heads up about the restocking fee, I don't remember seeing that before. Oops. I don't like restocking fees, but I don't know if I can bring myself to cancel this preorder. Too possible that it's the one that comes through.
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As someone else mentioned, Fry's are also now in the 'indefinite holding pattern' for their orders.
Frys said:
Thank you for your order. We apologize but the item(s) you
ordered are currently out of stock and we are unable to provide
a definite ship date at this time. However, we continually
receive new merchandise in our warehouse and we hope to fulfill
your order within the next thirty days or sooner if possible.
At this time, your order is still pending and will ship as soon
as the item(s) are in stock.
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Received today at 5am for an order placed on Dec 5 (admittedly rather late, but it is what it is).
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As someone else mentioned, Fry's are also now in the 'indefinite holding pattern' for their orders.
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Damn. That felt like maybe the last remaining option that wasn't Gamestop.
How long until Gamestop starts telling us "next year" I wonder.
With the TF 101 Rollout, Frys was the first retailer I recall to get inventory on the shelf for local pickup.
I preordered my 32gb champagne transformer through Frys earlier today with 'Overnight' shipping, order status says "Order Being Processed".
Frys will likely get a good amount of stock the same time every other online retailer does. I'm pretty confident that they'll ship before christmas.
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Damn. That felt like maybe the last remaining option that wasn't Gamestop.
How long until Gamestop starts telling us "next year" I wonder.
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Bite your tongue man! All my eggs are in that basket.
Sales Tax EWW.... Order Canceled
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Bite your tongue man! All my eggs are in that basket.
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Me too! I wish I was more optimistic!
gamestop (in store) seems to be the safest option atm, pretty bizarre for a tablet release.
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gamestop (in store) seems to be the safest option atm, pretty bizarre for a tablet release.
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IF you have a gamestop that's selling tablets... closest one to me is 55 miles away, and I live in my states capital city.
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My Frys.com pre-order is now reporting: "Back Ordered" ... not sure what that means exactly, but we'll see.
Some may consider this a duplicate thread but I think it's important enough.
Mikeypopps posted that Microcenter has the Prime for 449.99 I just called BB.com where I placed my order at 499.99 and they gave me 53.00 back including taxes.
Thanks Mikey for the heads up.
BlackInjun
OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1453474
Doesn't Amazon do this same thing? I bought mine on Amazon through electronic express, think I'll have any luck getting a refund?
Not sure. BB.com has a specific policy of matching BB.com prices, BB instore prices and local retailer prices. The only thing about it is you can't do it instore you have to call in.
BB can be sticklers for not allowing it if the store is not within 25 miles of best buy and the item has to be available in the store. I'm happy for those who get the refund.
I have a feeling that they may have checked that when processing mine. I just told her the Microcenter up the street has it and it took her 3-4 mins before she said the credit was being processed. I asked her how they verified because I thought I would have to email the ad and she said they have to verify in their system. I have a Microcenter about 10miles from my Home and it is 3 miles from a Best Buy
Successful pricematch at bestbuy.com but was denied on my other Prime I purchased at Office Depot
Just got off the phone with BB and got an email
Allowance Applied
1/19/2012
Order Number: BBY01-xxxxxxxxxx
Dear xxxx:
A credit in the amount of $53.00 has been applied to the order you placed on 12/23/2011.
Get more information on this order by checking your order status.
You can also call us toll-free at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289) with any questions. For faster service, tell us the order number when you contact us.
Thank you.
Best Buy Customer Service
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THANKS OP!
So, I used $125 in BB store credit and reward zone certificates to knock my Prime down from $534 (tax included) to $410 when I ordered it and now after calling in and price matching with Microcenter it's only costing me $356!!
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WoW, I not only did not get flamed for a "duplicate thread" I got a thanks
Was able to pricematch with the Yonkers, NY location. Many thanks OP.
Finallly got my email confirmation
Allowance Applied
1/19/2012
Order Number: BBY01-4358xxxxxxxX
Dear BLACKINJUN:
A credit in the amount of $53.00 has been applied to the order you placed on 12/23/2011.
Get more information on this order by checking your order status.
You can also call us toll-free at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289) with any questions. For faster service, tell us the order number when you contact us.
Thank you.
Best Buy Customer Service
Hmmm. Think I could bamboozle 'em for another $53? I got a my Prime on Jan 3, then 2 days later got FULL CREDIT from Best by to the tune of $533.00 for taking my dissatisfaction a few notches higher than most, then a week later, a $50.00 Gift Coupon showed up in the mail. Mostly I took it up the executive chain because one "Resolution manager" told me no way on a free dock., this after a particularly nasty bit of "customer disservice" they had done. I decided there & then that I was going to get satisfaction, nut it worked out better than I ever expected. Basically, they PAID ME $50.00 to take the Prime (I had to tell the story at least once, but I will shut up now.) Besides, I had to by the Dock out of pocket, from Abes of Maine... I feel so guilty... NOT!!!
Think I should try for the Price Guarantee? I want to do it against the HHGregg offer of $399.99 for Prime 32 Gb. They were said to offer the price in the store, and BB is giving a 60 Day Price Match for all Holiday 2011 purchases. Hehe. Think I will give it a shot. They have such a horrendous point of sale/ Inventory system, they may just go for it... Am I being greedy? Yep. But I think all's fair, after all BB got a bit greedy with the preorders when everyone else had shut them down. What goes around and all that
Thanks for saving me 50 + tax. Thanks also given at the top of the thread!
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Just got my $50 price match credit. All i did was call them and told them micro center has the Prime for $449.99 and she just said ok we applied the $50 credit to your card, without calling to micro center to verify if they had it in stock or if it was an in store price. Funny how when I tried doing it for the HHGregg difference they wanted to call and verify if the item was in store, etc. which led to an unsuccessful price match, but this time they just said ok no questions asked lol. Anyways thanks OP put $50 back into my wife's wallet
Thanks so much. Just called and got 52.14 back. So after reward points I paid a total of $354 for the tablet.
Had to convince him that 28 miles was within tolerance of their 25 mile limit. After asking permission, he came back and said he could do it.
No MicroCenter stores in my state. /wrists
Doesn't matter what state you live in, i live in Florida and told them the MicroCenter in Yonkers New York had it and she applied the credit.
Yes - This rebate worked for me at Best Buy. It is well worth the $50
Has someone tried this at a local Bestbuy with an OMS order?
This is great, just called them up and they credited me $50.
I'm on a flight to the states, just about to take off. Had intended to get TP in USA, but having read this forum, it seems the ones in the UK have less issues. Is this correct? I have a stop over in London and could try to pick one up in duty free...
Is there even a difference? The biggest advantage would be that a UK model would come with a 3 pin plug.
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I don't know....seems like I remember reading about a UK guy that had 8 returns....But I think that the best thing would be to get it in the country that you live....that way you're sure there are no "unforseen" problems, like DRM liscensing, etc.
Bob
Hell, I'd get it in the states, dollar < Euro/£
Keep in mind though, the wifi channels for the wireless adapter stop at 11 in the states. Also, I'd tun it on in the store where you get it, make sure everything is OK with it in case you have to return, you can do it on the spot.
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7 returns, me. I would recommend buying one in YOUR country, and from the shop with good refund policy. You could in theory buy one in duty free and check it there and then, the but if it's Dixon Travel, and I believe they are the only ones selling this sort of tech, you can only return it to normal store not duty free, at least that's what I've been told by one of their staff. Good luck.
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You will pay about 40% more in England. All consumer electronics are a lot higher.
IMO a subjective non validated improvement is not worth the premium. Not to mention if you have issues with the device and need to have fixed or returned.
in England, it comes bundled with the keyboard dock. You cantt buy the tab on itss own.
None available in the airport, just ipads, acer and a Samsung 10.1" but they had no model information... I'll get it in the States.
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You will pay about 40% more in England. All consumer electronics are a lot higher.
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Whilst this is often true, to be fair to Asus the price they are charging the UK for the Prime+Dock bundle is pretty much the same as the total cost for the two in the US if you factor out the 20% VAT we pay in the UK and convert to USD at 1.5$ to the £.
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Dave
I took a walk around Chicago last night and didn't find a shop that sells tablets. What shops stock the TP? There is a Best Buy a couple of miles away, should I try there? It's times like this when Google Maps is your friend...
Best Buy or Staples might be your best bet for finding one in a big box store. Also, Best Buy has their satellite stores (Best Buy Mobile) in malls and what not that you may want to try. I was just in one yesterday and they at least had a floor model on display (not sure if they actually had any in stock though)
Was just in best buy. They had a display model but no stock - they only recieved 2. I met a nice gentleman who informed me that they are sold out across Chicago and there are none to be had. He did mention a store called AJ G.... But I can't remember the name of them.
Probably HHGregg is what you are looking for. I checked their stock for Chicago area and it shows none available but here is the link.
http://www.hhgregg.com/asus-32gb-10-1-eee-pad-transformer-prime-android-3-2-honeycomb-tablet/item/TF201B1GR
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Was just in best buy. They had a display model but no stock - they only recieved 2. I met a nice gentleman who informed me that they are sold out across Chicago and there are none to be had. He did mention a store called AJ G.... But I can't remember the name of them.
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That's interesting, I know my local Best Buy only received 2 as well. I actually bought one and then returned it when my Champagne pre-order came in.
Order from US Amazon.com, and have them next day or 2 day it to your hotel.... if they will ship to hotels??? Guess just put the hotel address, and in care of yourself. If something is wrong with it and needs to be returned before you leave, they pay for return shipping.
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Tried to order one via Amazon, but they have none, except for non Amazon traders who are looking for a fortune...
Gonna look into ordering it via Amazon UK and getting it delivered to a friend in London (i'll be passing through next weekend) only trouble is the UK ones are all with keyboard, so still very expensive.
Anyone want to suggest other options? Bear in mind I'm living in the middle east, and Amazon won't deliver there...
Also, what's the best colour? I used a purple one today, which was on display, I presume that is the one called grey ?
£499 on Amazon UK, seems expensive
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£499 on Amazon UK, seems expensive
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Thats a good price in our money. Gotta remember tax is included etc.
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£499 on Amazon UK, seems expensive
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If you are a non-EU resident, you can claim the VAT back when you leave the country, which will save you about £80 bringing the cost down to the US level.
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Dave
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I am looking to buy a Nexus 9 in a store on Monday after my Amazon Order got pushed back to December.
Anyone has an idea whether the likes of Argos, John Lewis, Currys/PC World will stock and sell the N9 on the 3rd November?
I thought amazon had revised their shipping dates again, to be delivered in november...
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I thought amazon had revised their shipping dates again, to be delivered in november...
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Also hoping for Amazon - can't find any information yet. How about on Google Play - thats where I got my Nexus 5?
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I am looking to buy a Nexus 9 in a store on Monday after my Amazon Order got pushed back to December.
Anyone has an idea whether the likes of Argos, John Lewis, Currys/PC World will stock and sell the N9 on the 3rd November?
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Have emailed all of the above, all I get in response is just keep checking the site's often or on release date, poor I know! Good luck hunting.
Let us know if you find anything, I haven't found anywhere that says they will, but there's always hope!
Argos have it listed but it seems it's only for delivery and it looks like the earliest delivery date is Thursday.
Same here - Amazon order delivery bounced to 20 December last night (Following an up date on Saturday that it was coming on the 4th November).
So ordered from Argos - Selected black and now have a confirmed date of tomorrow delivery - 3.95 shipping, however a £10 voucher .
I just tried to order one from Argos (32Gb White) and it showed out of stock at my local warehouse!
Tried to order from Argos this morning, got an email from PayPal to say payment had failed :/ tried again and PayPal payment is now pending but I've got no confirmation from Argos...
In store Argos told me they don't have any planned deliveries to my local store for the N9.
Currys, ever the sales people, evaded all I asked. Will try to pop down just before closing to find out if they've had any delivered.
I'm working tomorrow (Currys). We get delivery on Tuesdays. I'll check the Nexus 9 status for you guys
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Well its now listed on Currys/PC World. Strangely they do not have 32gb in Black, just White 16/32gb and Black 16gb.
Currently use the code IPADTAB20 to take £20 off.
Just went through to see if you can collect tomorrow but the earliest you can select is Weds.
Just checked, it's not available in any stores to pick up / check out at the moment. But Currys/PC World have around 200 of each model in the main depo. Which means they should be coming into stores soon. Next delivery is on Thursday (hope it comes in!).
John Lewis has it too
http://www.johnlewis.com/search?Ntt=nexus+9&Nty=1&_requestid=18887898
If anyone wants to have a look. It's available to view and play about with in the Leyton and Enfield Currys/PC WORLD stores. Just went and fiddled about with it, wasn't that impressed
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Quick update: Nexus 9 16GB has just gone down to £299 in Currys / PC World.
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