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I had finally settled on the rooCase Slim-Fit Folio through Amazon (via PC Micro Store) as seen here:
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Slim-Fit-Adjustable-Transformer-10-1-Inch/dp/B0058DLAA8/ref=pd_cp_e_3
Originally listed as available on July 18th, I ordered it last week in hopes of having it by Friday to take on vacation (and paid for expedited shipping as well). However I noticed today that the "available" date had been bumped to July 20th, and I hadn't received any shipping notices, so I fired off an email to check things out.
Unfortunately the case is now delayed until July 26th, which is when "they" will receive their shipment, and then start shipping. This won't work for me, as I'll be laid up in a Cabin in Colorado for 2 weeks The person who responded was very nice and apologetic for the delay, and offered to refund my expedited shipping charge (14.99) and still send the package expedited as soon as it was available. While a lovely gesture, it just doesn't help me in my current situation.
So now I'm without a case, and definitely need one before we leave on Saturday.
In your experience, do you think I could get a case (rooCase, Caseen, etc.) online and shipped in time for my trip without spending an arm and a leg, or should I head to Best Buy and try to find something that I can jam the Transformer in for my trip.
Just wanted to share the delay of the case, my good experience with PC Micro Store customer service, and ask if anyone had any suggestions to get something in my hands by Friday or Saturday. Thanks!
Great looking case!
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I am in the same boat, minus the 2 week vacation. I do fly out Friday as well, but I will be flying back on Sunday. I also got the same email with the offer to refund the expedited shipping and still expedite once they get them in stock.
I have been traveling with just the cheap hp case and a stand:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033RSNPG
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049H8W1Y
I was really looking forward to the slim-fit though. As for other similar cases, anything roocase is out as there only looks to be one supplier for them. For any of the other ones it just depends on who is actually doing the shipping. Amazon is usually very good about making next/2-day as per the item page. You just have to be more careful about the purchases that don't actually come from Amazon. Whatever you are going to do, I would hurry up. You are just on the edge of rolling over to another shipping day for Amazon.
Good luck.
Edit: Yes...I am a sad Panda as well.
I ordered the same case but have been waiting since July 6th, I guess one more week is not such a big deal.What is a bit disconcerting is that the email says they will mark the order as shipped on Amazon.
+1 on the sad panda. But m not going anywhere and my transformer stays fine on my couch, without a case. Just saved some money! not so sad a panda now that I think about it.
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Thanks for the sad panda support guys! I went ahead and canceled the order, went to my local Micro Center and bought a cheap neoprene sleeve to hopefully keep my TF safe during travels (and kept the receipt and tags). Certainly not ideal, as I really wanted a folio that I could use to protect it and let my 20 month old son watch movies in the back seat on our long drive. Ah well, we shall perceiver!
Hopefully while I'm away, you guys will get your slim-fit and post some thoughts. If it's favorable ill go ahead and order one when I get back.
From the pictures, with this case we can connect the keyboard without removing the case, right?
I think I'll get this one.
SoundSurfer said:
From the pictures, with this case we can connect the keyboard without removing the case, right?
I think I'll get this one.
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Bump- as I also would like to know this...
I've been holding off because I'd really prefer buying a case that allows me to dock without removing the TF and I don't want to spend money on the Tuff-love because it's too expensive for me.
I ordered this case as well however I just canceled it. I found the Acase version of the slim fit on amazon that is in stock with free shipping. I originally paid the $20 for expedited shipping that wouldn't arrive until after Aug 4th to an FPO address. However the Acase offers free shipping that will arrive between Aug 1st and Aug 4th, or for the $5 shipping they have a guaranteed delivery of Jul 30th. The Acase version can be found at
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005D1Q6J0
Looks like Abe's of Main has the gray docking station in stock
http://cameras.abesofmaine.com/search#w=transformer prime&asug=
The site also says the Gray 64GB tablet available in 2 to 3 days.
Champagne dock, 32GB tablets in both colors, and 64GB tablet in champagne showing as available in 4 to 6 days.
their return policy seems really tough
Looks like they are in stock, but they have horrible reviews all over the place.
Just placed an order for the grey dock, hopefully it will be here next Tuesday when my TFP is delivered from Best Buy! Thanks for the post!
How reliable is this estimate? Anyone order from them before?
I ordered a champagne dock so let's see.
BTW found these
$5 Off $75 or more Use Abe's of Maine Coupon Code ABESAVES5
$11 off $150 or more Use Abe's of Maine Coupon DEALPRO11
$10 off $150 or more Use Abe's of Maine Coupon Code ABESAVES or LOYALTY10
I tried to use the 11 one by adding a mini hdmi cable to put me over 150 but it kept taking the free shipping away and trying to add 9 dollars in shipping so I just used the 5 dollar one off...
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Looks like they are in stock, but they have horrible reviews all over the place.
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I've bought 3 cameras from Abe's with absolutely no problems in the past. Just ordered this dock. Thanks so much for finding this. My Amazon order is now canceled. Woohoo!
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mbagga said:
How reliable is this estimate? Anyone order from them before?
I ordered a champagne dock so let's see.
BTW found these
$5 Off $75 or more Use Abe's of Maine Coupon Code ABESAVES5
$11 off $150 or more Use Abe's of Maine Coupon DEALPRO11
$10 off $150 or more Use Abe's of Maine Coupon Code ABESAVES or LOYALTY10
I tried to use the 11 one by adding a mini hdmi cable to put me over 150 but it kept taking the free shipping away and trying to add 9 dollars in shipping so I just used the 5 dollar one off...
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Nice job on finding the coupon codes.
As for reliability, I've ordered from them in the past, but it was awhile ago. So hard to know how accurate their shipping time estimates are.
*edit* my mistake got excited and made a mistake.
xdaspyder said:
omg, I got all lined up to buy a dock before they were gone, then right before I hit submit I looked again at the price and was like, wait even with shipping this is high, then I realized they are selling these docks for $300.
What a bunch of crooks, selling it for twice what its worth.
I want it and I want it bad, but not enough to pay twice as much as it cost. I could buy a reg transformer for that.
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You sure you didn't just put 2 in your cart? I ordered the dock with overnight and it only cost me $192.
xdaspyder said:
omg, I got all lined up to buy a dock before they were gone, then right before I hit submit I looked again at the price and was like, wait even with shipping this is high, then I realized they are selling these docks for $300.
What a bunch of crooks, selling it for twice what its worth.
I want it and I want it bad, but not enough to pay twice as much as it cost. I could buy a reg transformer for that.
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You Fail...
timgt said:
You Fail...
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ha ha your right, I'm retarded. Good thing I checked this thread again =P
Pizza4Breakfast said:
You sure you didn't just put 2 in your cart? I ordered the dock with overnight and it only cost me $192.
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Xdaspyder must have put two in his cart. Mine was 149+ shipping.
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THANKS to whoever started this thread.
Well I hope they actually ship it overnight. It was an f-load of money to overnight it. I will be calling tomorrow to make sure they will get it here by Saturday. If not, I plan on cancelling.
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Thank you!!!
Ordered 2 day shipping and hoping it will arrive with my prime next Wednesday.
So people have had success with Abe's before?
Kinda scared, but pulled the trigger.
Thanks OP
Yeah Baby!
Guess it's no news that docks are sold out everywhere at the moment, and I have been waiting on Gamestop, who let my dock order date slip, then slip further, then they pulled the est. date entirely! Got all over their case today, and corporate calls me (I actually got an email through to CEO Paul Raines. LOL!) and tells me "It's not released yet, and won't be until end of January!" This from VP of logistics.. so I KNEW I was screwed if she didn't know what was going on.
Super happy to have this placed, got 2-3 days shipping, should arrive right within a day of my FREE Prime. (Yep... I got full credit from an unnamed retailer for F%$ing me up so bad it was a crying shame.) Now stop ordering these, so they don't screw up and oversell the stock!!! LOL!
Bimboy said:
I've bought 3 cameras from Abe's with absolutely no problems in the past. Just ordered this dock. Thanks so much for finding this. My Amazon order is now canceled. Woohoo!
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Thanks for the feedback!! I've google their reviews, and its fair reviews in my opinion. Some really good, and some not so good. I ordered the dock, and the 64gb. Will cancel my amazon and expansys after I get a tracking #. Amazon, Expansys, and FRY's quotes me late January. Expect FRY's no ETA at all. Hoppefully I dont get an email in a few days saying backordered!! One good thing is there is no tax, I saved $55 of tax on the tablet. My total for dock and tablet was
Subtotal: $ 755.18
Price Discount: $ -11.00
Shipping: $ 0.00
Tax: $ 0.00
Total;: $ 744.18
I trust Abes of Maine from when I purchased a Camera a few years ago. The fact they accept paypal is nice too. I also canceled my Amazon dock order since it has a Feb estimated ship date and I figure even a back ordered dock through Abes will get here before February.
Amazon must have a ton of these things and the tablets preordered. Their estimated dates are so far out.
Pulled the trigger at Abe's too. Hope it works out Thanks OP!!
Bimboy said:
I've bought 3 cameras from Abe's with absolutely no problems in the past. Just ordered this dock. Thanks so much for finding this. My Amazon order is now canceled. Woohoo!
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I hope you're right. Based on your post I just ordered a grey 64 GB Prime.
I didn't post about Abe's earlier because I found the negative reviews as well.
I am quite confused
Anybody out there dealing the same.
AMAZON (DE) has just canceled my pre-ordered GOLD keyboard dock. I pre-ordered it long ago in November 2011.
I spoke to Amazon's customer service and they declared that the golden version will not be available in Germany as a stand-alone device and that there had been only some golden docks bundled with the 32gb version of the tablet. However the grey dock stays in offer but the ETA is 1-2 month.
So, the bootom line is quite clear. Amazon (DE) has simply given up on begging ASUS for a shipment of golden docks.
Hopefully, other shops like cyberport.de or redcoon.de will have a bit more staying power cause I am so eager to get a golden keyboard for my golden tablet...
PS: I stress "golden" beacause - you would not imagine or you just would - the customer service proposed to order a grey dock instead of a golden one. Ok, we all know: it's customer service ...
What the??? I've been searching shops for weeks to find a available dock in gold with the german layout. That's horrible news Hopefully the dock pops up in other shops. It would suck not to be able to get the dock. That's at least 1/3 of the primes charme...
Weird. Amazon US has Champagne Gold Primes in stock right now, a new shipment that just went on sale today.
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Weird. Amazon US has Champagne Gold Primes in stock right now, a new shipment that just went on sale today.
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We are talking about the dock only in champagne gold, not the tablet.
Of course, there are gold primes and there are as well bundles (tablet 32g + keyboard dock). But believing amazon we will never get champagne gold docks stand-alone in Germany, only gray ones. Unbelievable, isn't it.
In Europe the docks are mostly only sold paired with the tablet.
In my country you cannot by any dock what so ever.
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We are talking about the dock only in champagne gold, not the tablet.
Of course, there are gold primes and there are as well bundles (tablet 32g + keyboard dock). But believing amazon we will never get champagne gold docks stand-alone in Germany, only gray ones. Unbelievable, isn't it.
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Gotcha, sorry, missed that point. I was actually wondering if ASUS was ditching the Champagne Gold period, both tablets and docks, and then was surprised to see Amazon get some Primes after all this time.
I remember somebody having Champagne docks either last week or the week before, but I can't remember who. It sure does seem like ASUS isn't making any.
For anyone who's desperate for a dock, I'll note that I'm actually using a Champagne Prime with a Gray dock, and I find the combination to be quite striking. The Champagne is going back for a different reason, likely to be replaced by one of the $399 HH Gregg Gray models, and I'm actually a little disappointed. Don't discount the mismatch, it actually looks pretty nice.
Cyberport.de currently has some docks in stock. Just ordered mine.
http://www.cyberport.de/notebook-un...eee-pad-transformer-prime-champagne-gold.html
mbieler said:
Cyberport.de currently has some docks in stock. Just ordered mine.
http://www.cyberport.de/notebook-un...eee-pad-transformer-prime-champagne-gold.html
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Yap, I knew I could rely on them.
As Amazon killed my order I called Cyberport to ask what they will do about my order and they told me to stand by them and to be patient as they will definetly be able to get this dock in Germany.
And so here we are: They shipped mine today.
This is not Amazon's or Germany-specific stance. Transformer Prime is only sold with the dock in Europe. If there's a tablet sold separately from the dock then it is possibly an import from US.
This is because according to their research people in Europe prefer to buy the tablet with the dock and not separately. I have no idea what the numbers were, but this has been stated a few times in the past already.
So if you bought the tablet from US, also buy the dock from US, as the tablet was not intended to be sold without the dock in Europe.
you got your facts wrong. you CAN buy the tablet without the dock in germany. there are two packages available.
1. the prime with 32gb storage PLUS the dock
2. the prime with 64gb storage WITHOUT the dock
i for example bought the 64gb version and now ordered a separate dock. you just can't buy the 32gb version without a dock here.
mbieler said:
you got your facts wrong. you CAN buy the tablet without the dock in germany. there are two packages available.
1. the prime with 32gb storage PLUS the dock
2. the prime with 64gb storage WITHOUT the dock
i for example bought the 64gb version and now ordered a separate dock. you just can't buy the 32gb version without a dock here.
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Ah alright, thank you for correcting me. ASUS told me they won't sell docks separately in EU, which made me think they won't sell tablets separately either. But apparently it's messed up.
Biggest problem here is of course the fact that EU has different keyboard layouts, which makes it tough to order dock from elsewhere either.
The dock situation has been ridiculous everywhere. The TP is really only worth it when you get the dock imo. It's nice enough on its own but the SD card slot on dock, extra battery life, USB port, etc are what make the product for me.
I too had a 64 gb gold tab and couldn't find the dock anywhere (US). Finally I bought it from an Amazon reseller (Paid $269, which sucks but I had some points no Amazon CC so didn't care too much).
Honestly I suggest going a similar root and just trying to get one at a premium via ebay or Amazon US. If it's true that Amazon US has them in stock now, that's great, maybe someone can hook you up if you cannot order directly.
Basically, Im just saying it is worth getting the dock, even at a premium. It completes the device and makes it 5x more usable.
Goodluck... Only one to blame here is Asus imo. As much as I like their products, they really suck at product launches.
Whats the cheapest place to get the TF101 dock shipped to canada?
I bought mine at CompUSA refurbished for $114.00 and have had no problems. 90 day warranty-CompUSA and I think a 1 year with Asus, although I dont know if they ship to Canada, but, it is definitely worth while to take a look at.
$112 from Amazon used. That's pretty cheap and Amazon has a great return policy
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...?ie=UTF8&qid=1330648389&sr=8-1&condition=used
I found this:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ASUS-EEE-TRA...ccessories&hash=item4600ddc3b1#ht_1969wt_1272
$95.99 + $9.99 shipping + 13% tax = $120 (canadian seller). Do you think thats a good deal for a refurbished ? The problem with amazon and compusa for it to ship to canada is like another $20
$137 taxes and shipping in, thinking about pulling the trigger myself!
http://www.vuugo.com/en/Laptop-Dock...ual/TF101-DOCKING-CANADIAN-BI.aspx?lang=en-us
Check B&H Photo
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Whats the cheapest place to get the TF101 dock shipped to canada?
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B&H Photo has them new from $117; shipping to Canada may be about $10?
Staples has them for about $100 and i got mine a few months back
I just bought a brand new one from ebay for $115. There's a few more in stock.
Got mine from B&H yesterday. Got the tablet at bestbuy for 400. B&H has it new for 350. Sucks I forgot to look their first.
At b& h photo it says that the 32gb tf101 has been discontinued!
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Futureshop will beat any advertised price by 10% I believe.
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Dock
I bought mine from Best Buy for $150. I wish I would have bought mine off Amazon. I see new ones around $100. For anyone looking I would try there first.
I had ordered a used dock from B&H for $95...They actually sent me a used TF101 instead! So now the wife is a proud owner of a tablet.
Still no keyboard dock though. It kills me that the price isn't closer to $100, but I acknowledge that no other docking keyboard has the extra battery life.
Just set up an RMA for a broken rear camera (nolonger works green lines) Asus customer service informed me the warranty policy for the transformer prime has been changed to one way shipping only. Customers are now expected to cover the cost of shipping the prime to Asus and they will ship it back. Anyone else aware of the change?
I would definitely call BS on that and raise a stink for them to cover shipping both ways. Contact ASUS_USA and see if Tien can help.
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Been this way for a while, not unusual as most companies make you pay to ship it to them.
I just go mine back from RMA. Sent it on June 6th and Asus paid for the shipping both ways. I did have to pay for extra packing as I didn't just want to send it in the original packaging alone. I think you need to call them back and speak with a supervisor.
when i RMA about a month ago, they wouldn't pay for my shipping ether....
but i paid $13 for 2 day shipping so meh
i think that's BS too. i sent mine in 2 weeks ago from today and they had an overnight label sent to me. RMA date 5/24.
same issue too, back in my hands within 12 days FYI