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who's cancelling? who's waiting for the next big thing? who thinks that the eee pad is still worth the wait?
i basically want you to pat me on the head and tell me everything's going to be ok. Even though its most likely going to be delayed, its still the tablet to get.
People overreacting..lmfao
Everything will be alright unless you feel like waiting till march-april at earliest for another new quad core. Probably more like may-june
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Thinking about just sticking with the TF101 that I already have, since there's really nothing wrong with it.
What I really need is a new phone to replace my OG Droid, but the Galaxy Nexus situation on Verizon is equally a mess and I'm kind of considering just getting a Droid RAZR instead. I'm pretty fed up with all these premature product announcements followed by indefinite setbacks.
OMG the sky is falling! Hide yo' kids, hide yo' wife! Ausus be raping airbody up in hea'
Some people crack me up. You guys need to chill out. There will not be a competitor to the prime for at least two months.
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OMG the sky is falling! Hide yo' kids, hide yo' wife! Ausus be raping airbody up in hea'
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yo dawg. that's my line. check the sig
Seriously... the Prime forum on here seems to be full of kids or something.
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Seriously... the Prime forum on here seems to be full of kids or something.
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agree, seems that they just like to preorder and talk about new products. And after some weeks they start finding bad things and cancel there orders and wait for the next new super mega gadget that they can hype and preorder and then cancel.
That sort of people never buy anything, they just like to talk and show the world how smart and cool they are. They are just BIG trolls sitting in there rooms with dreams and fantasy and believe all that written on the Internet.
Asus Prime will be the best tablet for months.
First in the summer other manufacturers will have there products for sale not any sooner.
Phone vs Tablet - Late Binding
Here's my stance.
My OG Droid is on it's last legs (but still quite usable with CM7 on it). I have a few more months even. But I have my eye on the Galaxy Nexus, being released Dec 15 (maybe).
I had an Acer 10 tab, which I really liked, but returned to Costco because of microphone problems and seeming lack of Acer commitment to tablet space. So I decided to wait instead for TP. Currently have one on order from BB, release 12/18.
So my current scenario is to receive replacement tablet week of Dec 19-23, and hold off on phone for a couple of months.
But if the wifi problem with TP are serious, or BB surprises me with a delay, or there is a REALLY good deal on Galaxy Nexus, then I'll cancel TP order and do the phone first, tablet later.
I'll make the decision with more data in about a week. The trick now is not to fall in love with any scenario.
The people who cancel I bet will buy it when its in store.
its a daycare for kids here on this forum. Keeps em outta trouble.
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There will not be a competitor to the prime for at least two months.
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This is probably realistic. I'm guessing from leaks there are at least two quad-core tablets well in to development that will be announced on January 10 at CES. To see them on the market 30 to 45 days later is plausible. Other than the Teg3 and dock there's nothing unusual about the Prime. Other manufacturers, most with more R&D resources, haven't been eating bon bons since Nvidia announced Teg3 and Asus starting making noise about wanting to be first to market with a quad-core tablet.
The dock is what interests me about the Prime, though: I'm interested in it because I think a device which can be closely integrated with a keyboard will be much more useful than a tablet alone. So I'm not changing my allegiance right now. If I didn't buy a Prime, I'd probably buy no tablet unless anyone else comes out with something equivalent.
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The dock is what interests me about the Prime, though: I'm interested in it because I think a device which can be closely integrated with a keyboard will be much more useful than a tablet alone. So I'm not changing my allegiance right now. If I didn't buy a Prime, I'd probably buy no tablet unless anyone else comes out with something equivalent.
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This works incredibly well and doubles as a protective case. You can also lay the keyboard flat and the case doubles as a stand. The Asus keyboard adds additional battery life but other then that it accomplishes the same function. It's very pricey though.
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscent...case_provides_good_typing_and_protection.html
Can someone give me an update...what is the bad news?
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This works incredibly well and doubles as a protective case. You can also lay the keyboard flat and the case doubles as a stand. The Asus keyboard adds additional battery life but other then that it accomplishes the same function. It's very pricey though.
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscent...case_provides_good_typing_and_protection.html
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No track pad, no extra battery, no extra ports... The TF dock is way better, IMO, and worth the $150 extra. I love my TF101 - wouldn't even consider buying anything but the Prime at this point.
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Yea id like go know what the bad news is as well?
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Yea id like go know what the bad news is as well?
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Basically it looks like the Transformer Prime is going to be delayed due to Wi-Fi issues, which several different sites pointed out. Still just a rumor though.
http://legadgeteer.com/asus-transformer-prime-delayed-until-after-christmas/1430
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Basically it looks like the Transformer Prime is going to be delayed due to Wi-Fi issues, which several different sites pointed out. Still just a rumor though.
http://legadgeteer.com/asus-transformer-prime-delayed-until-after-christmas/1430
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That site your referenced is the 5th different site I have seen today that has referenced the Phandroid article as the basis of creating there article. I wish sites would actually try and find out if it is real or not by calling the company before they start spreading more rumors. Apparently 2 people on this site has called Asus and they still claim there is no delay and the Dec 19th date still applies for the US, but that's taking there word that they called and talked to knowledgeable reps on the phone.
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Yea id like go know what the bad news is as well?
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By bad news, I'm assuming (after reading the other threads) the OP meant:
The recent revelations that some review units to big review sites had WiFi strength issues (weak wifi connections). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385391
While this is a confirmed issue in some test units, it has also been confirmed that other test units to other big review sites are NOT suffering this issue. The bad news is that there is a possibility the Prime shipment (OR availability) may be delayed until after the much "confirmed" date of the 19th so that Asus can fix this wifi issue. If this wifi issue is NOT in the hardware BUT in the software (is this related? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384034 ), then there is the strong possibility that there may be nothing to worry about and that the 19th is the confirmed date (and thus no bad news).
A major Canadian retailer/seller (NCIX) has emailed buyers telling them that a hardware/related issue is prompting Asus to delay ALL shipments of the Prime until the issue is solved http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384870
A lot of people are viewing this as bad news, while others think this is simply NCIX giving a fake or typical marketing answer to make sure the buyers do not run off to the competition.
It seems majority (or all?) such news of cancellations due to hardware issue OR "confirmed" shipment delays have been based on those NCIX emails. No one knows for sure if what NCIX is saying is true, if it's something related only to NCIX shipments, or if the confusion behind the release dates is indeed because Asus is scrambling to fix the hardware issue WHILE making sure the retailers (at least BestBuy, Newegg, Gamestop, Amazon, etc in the US) do not open their big mouth about any Prime problems like NCIX did.
Check the Gamestop thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374761 ): people called yesterday and today, and they're getting more firm answers that the Tablet WILL be released on the 19th. I'm going to call Gamestop right now and find out the date I can pick it up (and will post in the Gamestop thread).
Online stores from my country date it mid January since it became available. No changes so far.
According to some sites the prime has been discontinued.
Hoping this isn't really the case.
And I cannot post outside links.
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Oh rly?
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How are you going to throw out a statement like that and not even post these sources?????
False..lmfao. try again buddy.
My face? It is currently in my palms.
Asked by the OP to post this... remember, don't shot the messenger.
http://www.excaliberpc.com/610469/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime.html
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I have no idea why... can't watch the video, and I still haven't seen where is says it's discontinued... OHHH.... he's talking about the availability to purchase it... Dude, that probably just means they are out of stock!
It also says "or vendor". They're probably not able to get their hands on stock right now
Well, when I went to Best Buy to get my TFP replaced, she said that they couldn't replace it, because the particular model Grey TF201 32GB had been discontinued. Then she did an OMS and was able to send a new one to me. So I don't know. It's possible. But if it is. Asus owes us all New TF700t.
There's talk of this over at transformerforums also, I personally don't think it's true. Although if Asus is getting back the majority of the Primes sold as RMAs it might be their only choice.
My guess is that they'll fulfill their orders and then stop production of it and attempt to address the issues, allow a swap with the new one for those who have already bought it and then gut the old ones and put the the insides into the new casing and maybe sell them for a slightly discounted price.
Obvious this is just a theory, but I would like to see thi happen.
Getting the same thing at a much larger retailer: Newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230219
well damn..
It doesn't make sense for them to skip a whole price point, having the original transformer at $400, the Prime at $500 and the TF700 at $600. I'm betting this will discontinue this particular model, and replace it with the Prime+ or something like that which is just the Prime, but with the back casing from the TF700 to solve the wifi/gps issues.
Returns cost them money
Maybe they just don't want the hastle and expense of all the returns.
my second prime seems ok (just received 2 days ago) but hearing this news, what will it mean to those who keep it? Is it better to return it and wait for the new one or keep it and hope Asus will still support us and continue to update the original prime's software 6 months from now? I only have 1 week left to return....
Ok, I asked them on their wall on Facebook if it really was being discontinued (the official ASUS page on Facebook) and this is what I got in reply:
ASUS
Nothing but false rumours. -Mark, ASUS
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This should put the rumours to rest, I think.
mazjohn said:
my second prime seems ok (just received 2 days ago) but hearing this news, what will it mean to those who keep it? Is it better to return it and wait for the new one or keep it and hope Asus will still support us and continue to update the original prime's software 6 months from now? I only have 1 week left to return....
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Pretty much always better to wait for a new anything, if you have an alternative till then.
Asus should support it as far as updates for a while, they are even updating the original. Why wouldn't they?
Wasn't it reported Asus admitted it has a design compromise and removed GPS from the specs on some ASUS sites?
MAybe shipments are delayed as they are removing GPS from the box label?
Or are they going to change the design slightly to allow it to work better, who knows...
From a resale point of view it may drop in value quicker than normal.
Possibly a tweaked current model design,
won't be long till the iPad 3 is out and also the enhanced hi-res Prime.
Then Windows 8 transformer type tablets will hit with a big impact.
But today the Prime is still selling at a premium on eBay .
aww.... is that true and official?
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Ok, I asked them on their wall on Facebook if it really was being discontinued (the official ASUS page on Facebook) and this is what I got in reply:
This should put the rumours to rest, I think.
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Dude, WIFI being bad before the release was also FALSE RUMORS. Guess what? They weren't.
Here is a link to a website. (found the link on tweakers, tnx 'manvanstaal' )
http://www.ampers.me.uk/2012/01/asus-transformer-prime-and-android-4.html
They talk about a new Transformer Prime with android ICS as stock OS, but they also talk about changed hardware.
This would be very bad for everybody who has the 'old' Prime.
Would we be allowed to exchange our Prime for the new one?
Maybe somebody finds some extra info on this new hardware....
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Here is a link to a website. (found the link on tweakers, tnx 'manvanstaal' )
http://www.ampers.me.uk/2012/01/asus-transformer-prime-and-android-4.html
They talk about a new Transformer Prime with android ICS as stock OS, but they also talk about changed hardware.
This would be very bad for everybody who has the 'old' Prime.
Would we be allowed to exchange our Prime for the new one?
Maybe somebody finds some extra info on this new hardware....
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I think he's talking about the 'BB' and 'BC' revisions of the ATP... in a nutshell, the majority of users with wifi/bt issues have the 'BB' version, while the 'fixed' version is the 'BC' revision. The letters 'BB' and 'BC' are from the first two letters in the serial number of your TFP. If my guess is correct, then the article is wrong since I got my Prime with Honeycomb preloaded more than a week ago and I had the 'BC' revision.
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I think he's talking about the 'BB' and 'BC' revisions of the ATP... in a nutshell, the majority of users with wifi/bt issues have the 'BB' revision, while the 'fixed' version is the 'BC' version. If this is correct, then the article is wrong since I got Honeycomb preloaded and I had the 'BC' revision.
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Ok that would be positive news. I also have the BC version and everything is working fine. But if they really made some major hardware changes that would make everything even better then that would make many people sad
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Ok that would be positive news. I also have the BC version and everything is working fine. But if they really made some major hardware changes that would make everything even better then that would make many people sad
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I doubt that would happen since there has been no hint or any news whatsoever about any hardware revisions at all. The only hardware revision there has been AFAIK was the 'BC' revision of the ATP.
Any hardware changes would need FCC approval if it involved radio/wifi/gps specs and people would be on that as soon hit the FCC filing office.
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Any hardware changes would need FCC approval if it involved radio/wifi/gps specs and people would be on that as soon hit the FCC filing office.
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TF201 | XDA Premium
Yeah, I no fcc no changes...
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Well mines start with BC. Recieved from Gamestop on 12/22 through preorder. NOW MAYBE people stop making dumb assumptions that everyone's prime suffers from same issues.
A BIG SLAP IN THE FACE TO THE DOUBTERS..lmfao. like I always said, my prime performs great
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Well mines start with BC. Recieved from Gamestop on 12/22 through preorder. NOW MAYBE people stop making dumb assumptions that everyone's prime suffers from same issues.
A BIG SLAP IN THE FACE TO THE DOUBTERS..lmfao. like I always said, my prime performs great
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All mine from Bestbuy have been a BC, even my wife's prime that I am returning today for reboots, lags, lockups, weak wifi, and no GPS. So take that SLAP ans send it back you way.
Mine is a BC model and my wifi sucks when I go upstairs, but my bionic has great wifi signal. I also have reboots since the latest update, and ever since the first ICS update I have had browser issues on all 5 browsers I've tried.
I have a best buy BC version and everything but GPS works. I think it goes back today to see about a replacement.
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All mine from Bestbuy have been a BC, even my wife's prime that I am returning today for reboots, lags, lockups, weak wifi, and no GPS. So take that SLAP ans send it back you way.
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good one. you got me. made me laugh
I have a BC and the wifi is weak!!
I don't get it. Where does this site get the notion that there's a hardware revision? Maybe I'm missing something in the quoted specs that indicates such?
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I don't get it. Where does this site get the notion that there's a hardware revision? Maybe I'm missing something in the quoted specs that indicates such?
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I don't get it either, the specs seems the same. But they say it like it's a fact.
Maybe some more info in this will come in the next couple day's/weeks. Or it's just the BB/BC revision.
My prime had a BC SN before I returned it this morning. I had no serial number and horrible wifi, so the issue was not isolated to BB sn units. I am torn between ordering a new one and hoping it works or waiting for the TF700T.
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My prime had a BC SN before I returned it this morning. I had no serial number and horrible wifi, so the issue was not isolated to BB sn units. I am torn between ordering a new one and hoping it works or waiting for the TF700T.
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Asus already said it wont b till June earliest tf-700 released
And it said amazon uk was listing it for over a grand! Which cant be right...
That price on amazon is right. But its not amazon selling the tab. Its a reseller.
So there being naughty and trying to make a win!
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Asus already said it wont b till June earliest tf-700 released
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Preorder in June delivery a few days after Christmas 2012
So I sent in my Prime in on January 25th, mainly for non-existent WIFI, GPS, and light bleed. I was assured it would take no longer than 10 business days for repair. Well, obviously 10 days came and went and my Prime's RMA status was still "waiting".
So after 2.5 weeks I emailed Gary to help me push it through RMA and he forwarded it to Hai Tran. They are both really a big help. Hai has continued to help me get my prime replaced ASAP. I finally received my replacement today and when I opened it I find a TF101, WTF!!!!! So I called customer service to get it resolved and was told that my serial number is a TF101 number, so there is nothing that he could do. I then asked to speak with a supervisor, and asked why didn't they look into the serial number being a TF101, when they are working a TF201. I told her unless they robots working in there they should have seen it was a TF201. Her reply to me is that the repair center can't tell them apart because they both look identical and can only go by serial number. I told her that's like me drawing 2 zeros on all my dollar bills and spending it like it's $100, stupid.
But, OMG.....REALLY, the TF201 and TF101 look identical. Give me a break, even my 5 yr old son asked me why I received a different tablet in the mail today. I spent 5 mins arguing with her about the two being very different, and she still insist on the 2 being identical.
So now I am stuck with a TF101 and hopefully Hai or Gary can help sort this out for me. I for sure will not waste another second of my life on the phone with the service center, as they completely oblivious as to what products they are providing support for.
Sorry for my rant, just needed to vent my fustration.
where did you buy it from, proof of purchase?
thats crazy if they left you hanging on that.
Uber fail. Sorry for your bad luck my friend.
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That... is actually pretty ridiculous, I'm sorry man. I thought it was bad enough when Sammy's lawyers couldn't tell the difference between an iPad and a GTab from 10 feet away; but a service center not being able to differentiate between two very different products, both of which they supposedly service? That's pretty shocking.
Edit: This may explain why so many people have ineffectual RMA service... fixes probably won't work if you think they're for a different device =P
Lol I had a good laugh. That's so terrible it sounds unbelievable.
Damn Asus, I didn't realized you were that much of a ****up.
Wow.
Somebody's family member at that service center has a Prime recently fixed of its light-bleed and connectivity issues
That's awful. It's things like this that make me 100% certain that if I had to send my Prime in I would photo and video record the process. I guess at this juncture you even need to take photos of your serial on your box, tablet, and in your settings screen
lol! I just sent my tf101 in for repairs yesterday, crossing my fingers that I get a TF201 back in the mail.
Expect them to ask for proof of purchase. Receipt, box, serial number, and other proof. Only fair as anybody could make a claim like that to try to get a new device. Good luck getting it all sorted out.
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Expect them to ask for proof of purchase. Receipt, box, serial number, and other proof. Only fair as anybody could make a claim like that to try to get a new device. Good luck getting it all sorted out.
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I emailed them copies of my receipt, warranty card, and picture of the box and label with model and serial number.
I will update when I get a response from them.
Seriously. That's unreal.
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Seriously. That's unreal.
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Oh just wait. Guarantee some people who don't unlock their bootloaders will get flagged as such.
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Jesus. I'm documenting the CRAP out of my prime as soon as I get home.
Well they did fix your wifi, gps albeit a totally different device so give them some credit lol. Man that sucks. Hopefully they wont deny their mistake and say you're lying.
Unbelievable, even if its a 1 off mistake which i doubt with all the horror stories how can a company not see a difference. This gives me no hope in humanity.
Just stopped in at BB to check for cases or anything for TP and noticed a sign on the display model showing $449 on clearance. Maybe too many returns or the Infinity is coming out.
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noticed that the prime stuff was from 499.99 to 499.95 a little while ago, usually that means its discontinued...
I can only hope the 700 comes out soon so i can sell my prime and get that instead
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Also, can we please stop making threads like this, its what, the third today? Lock thread anyone?
Did they delete the other thread?
If Transformer Prime being discontinued (or rather quickly being phased out than i anticipated) holds true .....
Why does it feel like I wasted 3/4 month of my life (probably 6 or 7 with the hype & anticipation before the release)!! Oh well, at least it lasted longer over HP Touchpad (sort of..)
Because of Best Buy's latest reported loss and CEO resigning, I'm sure they are always making smart decisions.
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noticed that the prime stuff was from 499.99 to 499.95 a little while ago, usually that means its discontinued...
I can only hope the 700 comes out soon so i can sell my prime and get that instead
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Also, can we please stop making threads like this, its what, the third today? Lock thread anyone?
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If Transformer Prime being discontinued holds true, I don't think it should be deleted or locked. People have the right to know & discuss the situation. And also, it gives warning to those potential Prime purchasers (few that are left in the wild) & the risk that comes with purchasing discontinued product.
The Prime isn't discontinued... it has been confirmed by Asus....
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ok, how about this:
THERE HAS BEEN NO CONFIRMATION OR STATMENT REGUARDING THE STATUS OF THE PRIME. ANY POSTS TO THE CONTERARY WITHOUT PROOF IS PURELY SPECULATION. Can we please stop posting rumors?
I agree it would be good for people to know if the prime is being discontinued, my remark to locking the thread was towards the fact that there have been three of these threads already.
I dont want to be rude but seriously, i never said it was discontinued for sure, or it wasnt for sure, all i said is the signs are definately there (which is why so many people are coming up with these threads...)
Actually know what, scratch this, im gonna make a FAQ thread, too many people posting the same crap over and over.... drive me crazy XD
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ok, how about this:
THERE HAS BEEN NO CONFIRMATION OR STATMENT REGUARDING THE STATUS OF THE PRIME. ANY POSTS TO THE CONTERARY WITHOUT PROOF IS PURELY SPECULATION. Can we please stop posting rumors?
I agree it would be good for people to know if the prime is being discontinued, my remark to locking the thread was towards the fact that there have been three of these threads already.
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True, but for some reason.. those threads got deleted. Plus, the OP didn't state anything about being discontinued or the status of Transformer Prime. He simply stated that he found a Prime in clearance section.
Oh, and if you exclude HP with HP Touchpad firesale... can you think of any Tablet OEM making a statement for discontinued product?
Here's a snippet of the bestbuy website result on a search on the asus prime.
a price drop for a device after 4 months or so being out is not unusual. its bby no means a fire sale. a fire sale isn't only $100 cheaper. it would be drastically reduced in price if so. like for $299 if they were trying to get rid of them that badly. maybe this is the first hints of price reduction on prime if tf-700 is to be released towards end of the year(as stated by a Jr. Asus manager in an email that was posted before).
maybe best buy has alot of units and that's their sale price for the moment? Who knows? but there aren't any facts to back up prime discontinuation yet. until the fat lady sings, Prime lives on. I'd say if its on sale for that price, people better run to the stores and get this great tablet for that reduced price
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True, but for some reason.. those threads got deleted. Plus, the OP didn't state anything about being discontinued or the status of Transformer Prime. He simply stated that he found a Prime in clearance section.
Oh, and if you exclude HP with HP Touchpad firesale... can you think of any Tablet OEM making a statement for discontinued product?
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Exactly, nobodys going to advertise they are discontinuing a product, the natural progression is old stuff gets discontinued as new stiff comes in.
Also, definitely agree! If you can get a discounted prime, have at er, its a great tablet despite the issues people complain about, very good for games, movies, etc.
Why are all these people so concerned that the Prime is being discontinued anyways?
I own I Prime, I love my Prime.
I've owned Android devices since they first came out (Yes I have a G1 and yes it still actually works).
So what if the Prime is discontinued. I own one. Asus will still support the product (even if they don't want to, I believe the law says they have to).
So what's the big deal?
Just my 2 cents.
Not to add to the speculation because thats no good for anyone, but I purchased my prime about two weeks ago from Nebraska Furnituremart here in Kansas, I was told there were "about 30 in stock". I got the champange that was the only color they had, they also had dock but they were gray. I thought that was strange. Anyway I went back this past week to see if he got any gold docks, the salesman said no but checked to see if he could order me one we both looked at his screen and under thee prime in both colors and dock it read DSC. He told me that meant it was discontinued. So what every it's worth thats been my experience.
As a side note I just read that Toshiba just refreshed their tablet line as well as Samsung is releasing news tablets. It would seem to me if the prime is being phased out, it might be to compete with all these new tablets hitting the market.
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Just stopped in at BB to check for cases or anything for TP and noticed a sign on the display model showing $449 on clearance. Maybe too many returns or the Infinity is coming out.
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No it isn't. it's $499 and hasn't changed. Trust me, when something changes at Best Buy, I will be one of the first to know.
Dnakaman said:
Why are all these people so concerned that the Prime is being discontinued anyways?
I own I Prime, I love my Prime.
I've owned Android devices since they first came out (Yes I have a G1 and yes it still actually works).
So what if the Prime is discontinued. I own one. Asus will still support the product (even if they don't want to, I believe the law says they have to).
So what's the big deal?
Just my 2 cents.
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Not to add to the speculation because thats no good for anyone, but I purchased my prime about two weeks ago from Nebraska Furnituremart here in Kansas, I was told there were "about 30 in stock". I got the champange that was the only color they had, they also had dock but they were gray. I thought that was strange. Anyway I went back this past week to see if he got any gold docks, the salesman said no but checked to see if he could order me one we both looked at his screen and under thee prime in both colors and dock it read DSC. He told me that meant it was discontinued. So what every it's worth thats been my experience.
As a side note I just read that Toshiba just refreshed their tablet line as well as Samsung is releasing news tablets. It would seem to me if the prime is being phased out, it might be to compete with all these new tablets hitting the market.
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I may have to go down there and see if I can pick up a dock. I too have a a gold Prime, but I'm thinking I may get a grey dock and mix and match.
Dnakaman said:
I may have to go down there and see if I can pick up a dock. I too have a a gold Prime, but I'm thinking I may get a grey dock and mix and match.
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Glad to see someone from KC on here! BTW I was at the BestBuy on 119th and saw two gray docks in stack as of this afternoon. I was thinking of doing the mix and match thing myself. Good luck.
Just logged on to BB app and took these screenshots. Looks like they are available for in store purchase near me. Still at 499.99.
Prime showed up right away when I searched for tablets and 2nd screenshot show details and in store purchase.
ill1 said:
Glad to see someone from KC on here! BTW I was at the BestBuy on 119th and saw two gray docks in stack as of this afternoon. I was thinking of doing the mix and match thing myself. Good luck.
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I love NFM, they have all kinds of stuff there! Nice to see a fellow KC'er as well around here.
I just bought a C3 yesterday at BestBuy. They had two in stock. As I was checking out another fella was inquiring. I've been waiting for BB to get one in stock for about 3 weeks now. Finally found one. Great tablet... coming from an ipad1 its a great pairing with my SGS2. Already rooted and unlocked with Virtuous Prime 9.4.2.21 v1. Wifi/GPS seem fine and no screen problems as others have reported. Cleared battery stats and will see how the battery life is.