yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gorby911:
It is not a rip-off, keep in mind that although it is one item, you are really getting 3 accessories in one - keyboard, stand, and extended battery; all combined into one sexy attachment. I think the price is more then fair. You can always wait and see if there will be a third party alternatives and/or any "specials" on the OEM dock. Without the dock, you are getting a fantastic HC tablet at the best possible price.

Can't wait till I can finally get it!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jurrsaix:
I know it says on sale the 26th, but any word if some of those places might put up pre-orders?

Haven't seen any of the retailers throw up any pages yet. I'm keeping my eye on Amazon.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dnaL0R:
great news !

but i will wait a few weeks to see if any bundles show up and for asus/google to work out the bugs...
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XpediencY:
Is 26th the availability of just the 16GB model?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninja984:
Can't wait. I will probably buy the keyboard if it comes in a bundle otherwise I will get it later if I feel I really need it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcmtnbkr:
Anybody else cringe at them putting it face down on a metal grate table? I know it has gorilla glass but...
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donatom3:
Gorilla glass, that's what it's for.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gorby911:
Too bad Costco is not on the list of retailers... they decided to sell Xoom but not Asus? I would've loved their extended return policy just in case.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donatom3:
Amazon is awesome with returns, more so if you're a prime member. Lots of places have a 10-15% restocking fee on electronic items, but Amazon doesn't. As for best local place I think Sears. Sears gives 30 days no restocking fees, plus they'll price match any local retailer for 30 days.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kgdg:
Where has this been confirmed? Are you sure it was confirmed for the US version?

I know the UK version has it.

This review from Anandtech done just a few hours ago explicitly mentions no GPS!:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4277/asus-eee-pad-transformer-review/9

No GPS, no sale.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jocelyn:
This. Amazon even pays for return shipping and UPS will pick it up at your place.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donatom3:
I had a wifi iPad and a Gtablet both without integrated GPS. Unless you actually need navigation lack of GPS isn't as big of a deal. The wifi location works pretty well. But if it's something you have to have then I'd suggest waiting to see people who pick it up and confirm if it has it or not. The official spec page on Asus's global English site states GPS, there isn't a spec page on the US/English site. The facebook page doesn't mention GPS, but neither does it mention "G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, E-Compass"

Also I reread that Anandtech article, I wonder if they assumed since it didn't have 3G radios it didn't have GPS since they have those bunched together. Androidcentral specifically states it having GPS.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jurrsaix:
Well the official announcement page lists GPS.

http://usa.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=NrkcfmDMc162TlqA

Plus there are people calling out the reviewer that it does indeed have GPS.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jurrsaix:
Android centrals review says there is GPS. They have a US version as well.

http://www.androidcentral.com/asus-eeepad-transformer-review
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] T3rry1:
that announcement is a month old.... as their product page states

All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers. Products may not be available in all markets.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jurrsaix:
Yes, but the android central review is from today. Everything seems to point to it having GPS.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcmtnbkr:
yes im sure. i trust androidcentral over anandtech. Asus has never once mentioned differeing versions other than hd/3g etc.etc.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EJL1980:
anand said his firmware was out of date, maybe that was the issue
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EJL1980:
http://www.datavis.com/Asus-Tablets.html up for preorder notification
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JROCxvl:
Laptopmag Review

This is quite a nice review done by laptopmag.com. It definitely solidified my purchase come April 26!

I can't post the link... but just go to the website. It was on the homepage.

They say it's the best honeycomb tablet yet! :D Gotta love it!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gubiguy:
VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION TO CONSIDER, PLEASE READ:

So, we've finally found out that our release date is the 26th. My question is, will it simply be up for order on the 26th with shipping being around June like the situation in the UK? I really really REALLY hope not, because waiting till June will certainly sway my decision =\
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EJL1980:
No, it will be in stores the 26th. The UK situation is because the initial stock was overwhelmed by demand. Its strange, I feel like that might have happened with another recently released tablet... which one was that?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edge929:
Going with Newegg on this one, free shipping (I'll bet on it) and no tax for me. I can wait 2-3 more days, get it on Friday and have it for the weekend. In the 10 years and 1000s of components I've ordered from them they've always taken care of me in case of a return.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bullet2300:
Realllly hope the keyboard is available at the same time, but not sure it will be :( Keeping my fingers crossed.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GarJones27:
Same reasons I'm going with Newegg. Plus I have 2 exams next week so it would be better if I got the Transformer after that otherwise I wouldn't study. I'm hoping on free shipping but on the cached page it did show shipping at $12.??.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dnaL0R:
amazon pwns ALL, no contest :D
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donatom3:
Newegg has a 10% restocking fee, if you're returning it for a refund cuz you don't like it though right? Don't get me wrong I buy a lot from Newegg, but I gotta pay tax being in Cali.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gorby911:
No GPS - Confirmed by Asus

Asus confirms that there is no GPS in NA version:

ASUS Official Page ‎@Dan Krizanek - sorry, that's correct. No GPS in North America, but it is available in some regions which is why it's listed on the official ASUS site

36 minutes ago · Like

And:

ASUS Official Page N.A has location GPS but not Navigation GPS to clarify

31 minutes ago · Like

:mad:
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jocelyn:
^This.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alex210:
Anand has corrected the review, there is GPS.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninja984:
Me too. Save like 30-40 on taxes and if it ships from nj i usually get stuff within a day or 2.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcmtnbkr:
shhhhhhhh... I was hoping the gps conspiritors would not pick up the first run so that there is more stock for the rest of us :D
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gorby911:
Then I am really confused by why Asus posted on FB that NA version does not have GPS but it has "location" GPS. What is the difference between "location" and "navigation" GPS??
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seshmaru:
Probably has A-GPS instead of GPS.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rothnic:
It won't have a dedicated GPS app with map data in storage. It will have GPS hardware that will use Google Maps if you have a data connectionl
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gorby911:
Ok, I feel much better now. So if I load a navigation app that contains maps preinstalled, I should be able to use it for navigation without the data connection like a stand alone GPS device, correct?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TJNooker:
So does that mean it's to some degree more accurate than just wifi enabled location (what I use on the Nook color)?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donatom3:
A-GPS needs cell towers to work. A-GPS is a GPS chip that's "Assisted" by cell towers to get a lock faster.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rothnic:
Yeah, that is my assumption. We do know that the GPS hardware is there, so I do not see why that wouldn't work.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donatom3:
And this is where the misconception of what GPS means comes in. GPS means Global Positioning System. GPS has NOTHING to do with maps, or navigation. It is just a device that gets your location data via longitude, latitude, altitude and speed. Navigation or Map applications then translate this data to a point and speed on their map. The original GPS handhelds from Garmin used to give only latitude, longitude altitude and speed, they had no map data but they were GPS.

This still doesn't explain what Asus is trying to say, but your definition of a dedicated GPS data app vs GPS hardware is incorrect. GPS does not equal maps, it's just a sensor used by navigation applications to figure out where to put your dot on the map.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seshmaru:
oh I know what it is, I've just noticed that when I ask if something has GPS when asking about a product that has A-GPS they say LOLNOGPSSORRY
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kgdg:
Or if I tether your phone to the tablet, I would be able to use Google Maps with voice navigation right?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cyberguest:
question is, does it have the GPS hardware to find your location down to street level, or the 1 mile radius
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jurrsaix:
Edit: its been explained. There is GPS. Just no pre-installed navigation service that doesn't need internet for maps. Google maps/nav needs an internet connection. :)

Next on the list: buy the thing.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rcm_rx7:
I'm doing the same. Hopefully it's prime eligible, I'll be overnighting it for $4 if that's the case! Man I'm excited, loving all the press today.

So how many people actually plan to use the GPS on this? It seems a bit big for a navigation device, although I would probably try it out. I know in order to use it I'll be tethering my phone (that already has GPS with Copilot). I don't want Asus cutting features, but honestly it isn't a deal breaker. I'm more upset with the lack of a keyboard bundle. I had the go ahead to get the keyboard bundle if it was $100 more, but I'm going to wait awhile at $150. Maybe they will discount the keyboard in a few months. The keyboard isn't a need at this point for me, just another want :p
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wynand32:
I'm glad I don't really care about GPS, because they've really managed to confuse the issue.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donatom3:
Has it? Why would they have to make a distinction? Does the european or other versions come with a Navigation app. Frankly their use of GPS is totally wrong in that answer and the person answering it doesn't seem to know the definition of GPS.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jurrsaix:
Yeah it has (for me). Read the Anand update. He isn't explaining it correctly on the Facebook page. The GPS hardware is just that. Using maps or navigation would require either internet or installed maps. I don't know how that is or if that is any different than the other versions. But tthat is all I expected from this tablet.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donatom3:
I'm a person who's going to buy it regardless of GPS chip being in there or not, but why would Asus make a distinction if the European version doesn't have anything different then? Also I'm sure anandtech's review unit has GPS but do they know if theirs is the final version. Maybe I'm reading too much into this. I'm sure if the US model didn't have GPS it would have a slightly different model number than the units with GPS.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jurrsaix:
"I just confirmed with ASUS, the US version does have GPS hardware. Maps seems to require an active WiFi connection to use GPS however, which is why I originally assumed it wasn't present. My mistake, I've corrected the review

Take care, Anand "

"That was an error on my part - sorry about that! There is GPS hardware in the Eee Pad Transformer.

Take care, Anand "

It started with Anand saying there was no GPS. Someone asked Asus on their Facebook page and some spokesperson responsed with some weird cryptic answer. Anand reached out to Asus and got official word that it did in fact have GPS. Sounds like this conversation wouldn't be going on had they got it right the first time.

Just my thoughts.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donatom3:
Maybe all reviewers need to learn to run this app before assuming there is or isn't a GPS

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&feature=search_result

This polls the GPS chip without worrying about data connection for maps or anything.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jurrsaix:
People make mistakes. At least they went and got the info and updated their review.

Its not high on my list of things I care about with this tablet. I do care to know when it or if I can pre-order on Amazon.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RMXO:
anyone have pre-order links?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stcardinal:
So with location GPS is there anyway to store maps on the device so it acts like a navigation GPS? Would copilot work?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donatom3:
Google maps is supposed to cache a certain amount of map data, but there are navigation apps out there that download about 2gigs of map data to your sd card such as navigon, but these generally run $40 and up.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tineras:
Can you recommend any nice cheap or free navigation programs? It would be nice to have, but definitely not a necessity for me. $40 is a bit steep for something I'd rarely use.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donatom3:
I know of none myself that are free and download maps to your sd card.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluezz:
This GPS issue/discussion/misunderstanding has caused this thread to go wayyyy off topic. Please keep the discussion to US RELEASE of Asus Transformer. If needed, create a new thread to discuss all your GPS concerns.

edit: both of the following threads are discussing this issue:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1044977

and

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1044828
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donatom3:
Technically this topic is about the US release and discussing wether GPS is in the US release or not would fall within the realm of the thread title. Now the last few parts about specific apps is definitely more off topic. But like's been said at this point it appears GPS is in, so time to drop that part unless new info comes out.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neotekz:
copilot is the best gps software for android imo, only cost 20 dollars from the market. thats what im currently using on my phone.

anyone know if i would need a second google account for the tablet? im assuming that the paid apps are linked to my phone's account so i would i be able to use that same account?

and can i use the tablet to charge my phone using a usb cable?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordgodgeneral:
With honeycomb, you can actually link multiple accounts on the device. I have a xoom at work with its own seperate gmail as a primary, but I also added my personal gmail as a secondary, and it gave me access to all my personally purchased apps on the tablet as well.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jug6ernaut:
Android has been able to do this firvas ling as I've been using it...2.1
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dfin13:
Sold my gTab today, hopefully I catch someone who has the Transformer in stock on Tuesday. Already having tablet withdrawals :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gubiguy:
I really doubt that there's going to be that much of a shortage on the first day. Like we were all saying before: Where the hell was Asus's advertising for the US? The only people who really know about and are anticipating it are those who actively follow mobile technology news. I'm sure though that after the first day, the Transformer will be in the headline news after thousands of Americans get their hands on it. Perhaps after he majority of he public hears about it we'll see a shortage lol
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daswahnsinn:
I work for Target and I have had no memos from Corporate yet, so I think it is an online only Item. Which makes since Target sells clothes and not up to date electronics at the stores. But I should be able to get an employee discount on it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] betterwang:
Isn't it really necessary to get 32G for $100 more?

I have 16GB ipad enough for me.

Any ideas?:confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zach Alt:
Um, Target has a great electronics section...are you sure you work for them?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dnaL0R:
i don't work for Target...
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zach Alt:
haha, good to know?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] husker91:
Uhmm, I also work for target and we carry a wide selection of electronics. Sold Ipad 2's the day of release. Seems Target loves the apple....
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evilPERSOn2009:
:D:D:D $399 on 4/26 according to there Facebook. I bet pre-order is just around the corner.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daswahnsinn:
I'm just saying that Target isn't known from the latest and greatest or at least it didn't use to be. My store is still growing and going to be converted to P-fresh in June. Okay back on subject. I just wanted to let people know that the store aren't physically selling this device.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wynand32:
While we're at it, then, what's the return policy on something like a Transformer from Target.com?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] husker91:
90 days with a receipt, if you open it all we can do is issue you a new one. Very lenient...
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wynand32:
Thanks for the quick response, but I'm confused: if it's opened it can only be exchanged?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daswahnsinn:
I pretty sure it depends on who is working, I worked guest service for three years and I've done some stupid returns because people are being jerks. Usually no ask questions, I know I look for physical damage to void the return but that happens more with ipods then any other product. If someone trys to bullsh1t you just PM me and I can tell you what to say.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] husker91:
Yeah, if a computer/game/dvd/bd-dvd is opened, all we're "supposed" to do is exchange it. But then again.... it really does depend on who's working. Go to a member with a "New Team Member" badge on.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donatom3:
I would much rather trust a company's written policy with a $400 return than luck of the draw.

On a side note, when I was in retail I went above company policy for people who were nice to me than the jerks. I figured the nice people deserved it not the jerks.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gubiguy:
Don't do it, the Acer won't have the dock!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msw1382:
Seriously. They are only hurting themselves by not releasing ANY information at all. If it will be delayed, just tell us.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msw1382:
The dock is of no interest to me.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcmtnbkr:
+1. If i had a date, i would be much less tempted by the a500
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gubiguy:
Lol nevermind then. The dock is really the only reason that I want it - that type of flexibility is invaluable to me.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZaelFaroe:
I am afraid I agree. Without a release date, I may pick up an Iconia in Best Buy in a week and a half. While I like the dock, the most important part to me is USB. I can easily pick up a different bluetooth keyboard (one that has the advantage of not being locked to a specific device).
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dulanic:
I'd much rather give it a week and see how things go. I'd MUCH rather support a great company like Asus who releases source ASAP and is a reliable good quality manufacturer. Unless Acer magically gained better engineers and quality control teams... their products have always been of poorer quality in my experience.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wynand32:
Ah, yes, but will you be able to get a keyboard that's also a 24Wh battery and that will even charge the tablet? I've been trying to convince myself that I could add a BT keyboard to my Xoom and have something as good as the Asus, and I can't quite get over that additional battery.

Oh, and of course the configuration means that I can use the Transformer for writing in bed (which I do quite often) without worrying about a tray: no heat and no fans to worry about. Oh, and that also makes it a perfectly quiet writing machine.

I'm quite excited about it, actually. I think they have something special.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtek:
There was a message on their facebook page, a message saying "demand had been beyond expectations" and provided local facebook pages for country contacts. I fired off an email to the US contacts and Tammy Lin responded saying "the information should be available in late April". Now we have to guess if that means it will be available in late April or just the announcement of when it'll be available.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msw1382:
To me that means that the "info" will be available, not the tablet. If this is the case, im fine with it. All I ask is that they let us know if this is going to be a 1 month wait, or a 6 month wait.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gpearson1968:
http://technidroid.com/2011/04/11/asus-america-still-claims-april-launch-date-for-transformer/

It looks like the Facebook page for the T-former will have info later this week on the US release......

**** sigh ****

Gonna have a conniption if this doesn't hit the store shelves soon I fear......

Cheers,

gpearson1968
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] graffixnyc:
There are a few of them on ebay for like 750 shipping from TW. One guy had it for 799 I offered 599 he fired back with 699. I wonder what is up? I really want this thing.. I have my xoom in the meantime but I really want this transformer already. I really dont care about the dock. I have a laptop and a netbook for that. If they wait until june samsung will release theirs and I'm sure it will affect the transformer sales.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gpearson1968:
Just saw this posting on their Facebook page, about 5 hours old now.....

**** sigh ****

Cheers,

gpearson1968
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcmtnbkr:
what posting?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gpearson1968:
http://www.facebook.com/ASUSEee?sk=wall

Cheers,

gpearson1968