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[Eee Pad Transformer General] igot6strings:
I just spoke with Jay on the Ncix using their online customer support chat and he said he couldn't confirm if it will be out tomorrow or not but said it will be news on it shortly. Hopefully this is positive news.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
Do they actually have people working there? I've been on their phone line for NO LESS THAN 30 minutes and haven't been able to talk to a single person... :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] igot6strings:
Yeah. It only takes a minute or two for a response too. NCIX is great.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluezz:
I don't see any online chat support on their "contact us" page :confused:

http://www.ncix.com/contact/
[Eee Pad Transformer General] igot6strings:
It puts up on the right hand side with all the other ads/banners. Its not always there and I can't figure out how to make it appear. Try going into the forums then checking, thats where it appeared last for me.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Taknarosh:
If you order relatively early in the morning (sometime before lunch PST - so ~3PM EST), you will be guaranteed to have your order the next morning.

I've ordered tons of stuff from NCIX probably $5k worth of stuff and express shipping was always fast when I ordered early in the day.

If you order after 3PM EST sometimes regular shipping is just as fast as express since your order gets pushed over to the next day.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] BongoBong:
So if this turns out to be only available online I wonder what times the pages will get updated?

Also how much would shipping be from say ncix vs staples? Kind of sucks having to pay shipping though.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] JROCxvl:
as far as Staples is concerned, if you live close to a store they will ship your online order to your local store for free. You then just have to go pick it up.

The disadvantage is it will probably be the cheapest shipping option and therefore it may not be as fast as paying for fast shipping right to your house. This is just speculation though, I have no experience ordering from Staples online.

Edit: I just was considering this because the closest Staples is not very large, and they tend to not carry certain items. Also, when I called them, the guy had no clue what the Transformer was.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] BongoBong:
I just checked out staples.ca and seems like orders over $50 are free shipping.

They also mention next business day shipping

So looks like staples could be a winner if they do indeed get it. Of course here is hoping they actually get it instore and we don't have to bother with online!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] lithiasalesjs:
Just ordered mine off BJ's! Woohoo
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluezz:
They ship to Canada!?!?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Its now listed as out of stock at staples.......hmmmmm
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Yep, the TFs are OOS, but there are still 8 docks available. I hope this doesn't mean that our TFs were phantom stock order. We'll find out by Tuesday I guess.

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[Eee Pad Transformer General] sackofnoise:
Here is a little hope, i ordered one in a little window of stock on friday, i am in quebec, asked staples support if it should be real stock or "phantom stock" and here is their answer: Thank you for your inquiry, M.Brault

According to my system, the order is being processed and is scheduled

for delivery on Tuesday, May 17, between the usual hours of

9:00am-5:00pm.

If you require further assistance please contact us at

beg.support@orders.staples.com

I know that most of people actually got a phone from them on the day that was supposed to be delivered them saying it is out of stock but still....
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
I've had two failed orders with that same reassuring e-mail.

I have even called in and been told the item is out for delivery when actually it was not in stock. :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
That is awful.

Has anyone previously ordered from Staples on a weekend? Their next business day delivery policy says that any orders on Friday after 6PM or on weekends get delivered on Tuesday. Has anyone received it even earlier, on Monday?

Of course, none of this will matter if it was phantom stock, but it'd be nice to know. I'm home Monday, but not Tuesday.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dictionary:
lol, I don't mean to laugh, but I'm like totally cheering for you at this point. I got super lucky getting mine, just walked into a Canada Computers, and it was the very first one they got. People were driving from as far away as Brampton (2 people) and I was at the one in Ajax. Picked it up on the spot.

Watching you though, you've gone through so many ups and downs, I feel like throwing you up on our shoulders when you get one, like the little boy who came up with the flat bottom Taco idea, lol.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
LOL.

I actually live in Brampton. They apparently had one in the CC location here, but it was put on hold for someone else.

In the end, I think either Staples or Visions will come through. I just emailed Staples about whether my order was from phantom stock or not, so I'm just waiting for a reply. Guess I'll see on Tuesday.

In the meantime, I'm going to learn some Java so that I can eventually code in Android :D.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Vadimus_ca:
If you need TF just order it online with pickup at Mississauga store (not far from Brampton). In the couple of days they will give you a call about your order ready for pickup.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Well, I might as well order pickup from Brampton store if I wanted to do that. But I'd rather have home delivery. I suppose it may take longer, but I've already waited long enough, so I don't mind.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] canadianrider:
Has anyone received a confirmation email after ordering from staples? I know after I went through check out it said something about getting an email after the warehouse processes your order...?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] BruceWayne133:
I'm in the same boat...waiting on word from Staples. I'm worried it might be phantom stock considering that it suddenly appeared really late last night...seems suspicious.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
I'm waiting for that as well. But considering how much Staples seems to be cancelling peoples' orders last minute, I'm not exactly sure if 'confirmation' means anything.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] SonicTab:
I picked up a staples online order last week.

Just one email immediately after ordering, then I called the store the next day, it was in.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] canadianrider:
That makes me worried this is a phantom stock as we didn't get that email right after.

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[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
It makes me afraid to be hopeful that I might get the TF by Tuesday. I'll probably call Staples tomorrow to confirm.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] robertbui:
I hope visions gets their stock this week
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
They most likely don't process orders on the weekend.so I wouldn't worry
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
I'm with you. I've repeatedly confirmed that I'm very high on the list to get the TF from them. If the Staples order doesn't fall through, I'll be relying on them.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
My main problem is the same as yours; that I've already paid Visions and don't want to cancel with them in case it turns out to be phantom stock with Staples. But I don't want them to ship it and find out that the Staples order shipped as well. I don't want two TFs; it's a large waste of money.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Yea I'm worried visions will be like sorry no refund. But then I'm sure we can sell one on ebay. For at least what we paid,
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
As long as you cancel before they ship, Visions will give you a full refund; that's what they told me. My worry is that in a really ironic fashion, Visions will finally ship the TF exactly when I don't want them to (which would be in the case that I received it from Staples). That would totally suck.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] robertbui:
cant you return it if you live close to a store for a full refund? Even if you arent close to a store i think their policy says you can ship it back but you just have to pay the shipping. Their policy states even if you open it you can return for a full refund within 30 days.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
hmm that would be sweet
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
So yeah, my order for the TF with Staples will not go through because it was out of stock.

It's all about Visions now.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Same here. Lol

Let me know if you get a call from visions. Il do the same.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Actually, I'm still getting the keyboard dock from Staples, delivered tomorrow. I'll be canceling that with Visions since they've told me that they have no idea when they'll be getting that.

I figured that I might as well have something, because I'm tired of not getting anything.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Visions told me they are getting both items together.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
At least they tell you things. I keep getting "We have no ETA".
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
Did they say WHEN? I've got a dock on order with visions, but the wait is crazy, considering almost all other retailers have been getting docks for over a week now.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Like I've said before they told me any day now 2 weeks ago.so who knows when they will get it.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] sackofnoise:
Hi, did they contacted you to say it was cancelled? :eek:

I called and they still say it is supposed to ship tomorrow, i ordered friday a little before 8pm EST....
[Eee Pad Transformer General] canadianrider:
I got an email saying it was cancelled as well :(

I guess its all about Amazon for me now...

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[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
My email said that they didn't have stock for the TF, but they did have stock for the keyboard, which I told them to send. I'll be getting that tomorrow.

To those who've ordered from Visions, they told me that they've received a few of the 32GB TFs, but none of the 16GB. I'm so tired of waiting.

Also, speaking of Visions, they do give a full refund. I had my keyboard refunded.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] sackofnoise:
Well i guess mine could still come tomorrow since i called and they actually said it should still ship tomorrow :) when did you guys ordered from staples?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
I ordered Sunday morning around 6ish.

In other news, I've talked to Visions, and apparently, they don't have a warehouse for items. Apparently, the stores get the shipment and they pull the items from the stores and ship them out.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] sackofnoise:
Will keep you posted if they actually deliver it... would be sweet :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Cool, let us know.

I called the Visions store in Surrey, BC (thank you Gmail, for free Canada-wide calling) and they told me that while they didn't have TFs, they did receive a shipment before (with the 16GB TFs on it).

So, to those that have ordered from Visions (namely X7og), let's call the Visions Online Store and ask them about it! Why, when one of their stores definitely received a shipment, are they telling us that they haven't received any? Anyway, I talked to one of the warehouse guys in one of the stores and he told me that they're expecting stock on Thursday.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] igot6strings:
just spoke to James at NCIX.

They are expecting a decent sized order of 16gb units this week(did not discuss 32gb).

I am currently 68 on their master list. He said there is a chance I will be receiving mine this week but wasn't quite sure if they were receiving enough to cover mine in this batch but def the next. I take this to mean that they are expecting to receive around 60 16gb units this week.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] weirdg:
I ordered one from Staples.ca last Friday with a $30 off coupon, and picked it up from the store today. Keep an eye on Staples' stock.

WG
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
I'm going to keep a lookout for stock at Staples. I've got C4C running on FireFox for the 16GB TF, so hopefully something comes up. I seriously don't think Visions will get anything this week. One guy said Thursday, but... come on.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] sackofnoise:
YESS also ordered last friday a little before 8,pm, when did you ordered yours? still no email saying there is no stock so it should come in tomorrow :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] rootblock:
Ordered mine Saturday night from Staples and today got the "out of stock, can't be backordered" email today. At this rate I'll wait for the TF2 it seems.

OR... Acer: you wanna drop your price by $100? If so, I'll bite.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] weirdg:
I ordered at around 7:15AM MST on Friday, and I live in Alberta. I actually received a phone call from the store I chose to do an in-store pick-up from around 12PM MST today. Fortunately, I was already on my way there when they called.

Typically, Saturday night stock on Staples.ca is phantom stock. When you go to order, trying adding 9999 items to the cart. If it actually adds that many, then it's phantom stock. If it doesn't add that many, and shows you an actual number (i.e. 12) then there's stock available.

WG
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Dark lord me:
Ohh i know they got some in that store ... I bought the last one they had =D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
I ordered two from Staples Friday AM.

$30.00 and $25.00 coupons.

Just picked em up at the store. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
That's really useful. I think I might watch out for that.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Funny

Never did like the PlayBook

http://www.theipadfan.com/blackberry-playbook-touchscreen-playing-nice-leads-recall/
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Langley visions has none yet. Man i want this for a trip I'm going on next week. I should start praying. Cuz it seems that nothing other than a miracle will make visions receive a shipment.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] SonicTab:
Two more?

...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
I'm in the same boat man (though not the trip part). It seems that only the Visions in Surrey BC, received stock, and those were 32gb TFs that sold out (and a single 16GB TF in North Vancouver that was supposed to be a display model).

I'm just going to keep my Visions order and keep a lookout for Staples stock.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
I have purchased 5 so far and sold all of them for a small profit. :cool:

I just sold the two I picked up today (Ordered them on Friday AM) from adds I posted on the weekend in the hopes that Staples would deliver them. They did.

I have made 5 people really happy. :)

I still have a 32GB to sell before Friday.

At this rate I will be able to purchase one for very few dollars.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Its people like you that are screwing with guys like me and hbk. So thanks allot dude.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:


Don't try to make it seem like your doing ppl a favour. Because they could have purchased it cheaper in a store.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
So why didn't they.

They were all glad to get one and expressed how damn hard they are to find.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Anyone have any experiences with ncix saying online that it was in stock. Then not filling the order? Like how staples does on a weekly basis. Visions at least lists it as back order. Wonder why staples is so bad with that
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Because guys like you picked them up for profit.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] rootblock:
Maybe I'd have gotten one too...

#boourns
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
You mean like Staples does?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Just found a buyer for the 32GB

Made a whopping $10.00 profit. :eek:

I am not ripping people off, just a small finders fee. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Ncix had stock on line for a 32g. I purchased that and now it is listed as out of stock. Either I got the last one our it was a mess up. I guess I'll find out tomorrow morning.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Prof-KOS:
I broke down and ordered a keyboard dock yesterday from Staples and lo and behold it showed up at 8:00 am this morning. Holy crap. It's a pretty slick little dock too.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
Congrats! I was going to order a dock from them yesterday as well, but I don't have any coupons from them and I'm going to be cheap and wait for visions to get the dock in stock. :P
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
I would've thought that there'd already be a pre-order list for it at NCIX.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] sackofnoise:
Just got mine from staples, ordered in a little window in stock on friday 8pm, i live in quebec and it was shipped to me this morning, gonna go and open it now :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
This is why Visions has me so PO'd. I've ordered one from them since the 26th and still haven't received it. Yet you order one 17 days later and you get it before I do. How the hell could they not have received it by now?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
I'm number 2 on the list for CC Brampton for either TF (16GB or 32GB). So as long as they get a shipment of more than 1, I'll be getting one. They said that they should get one this week. I think that ultimately, I'm going to end up canceling with Visions.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] weirdg:
FYI, Staples.ca had stock in the Montreal area a few minutes ago. I'm not sure if there's still some available. I saw the post on RedFlagDeals.com.

WG
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Memory Express just called.

My 16GB Transformer that I ordered 5-3-2011 is ready for pick-up. :)

I might actually keep this one for myself. :cool:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
So my dock has arrived from Staples. Just waiting on the TF.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] PuerkitoBio:
If this is true and you get it, something's wrong with their stock. I'm on their BO waiting list for a 32 Gb.

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[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Fyi my ncix 32g is in store for me. I guess I did luck out last night.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] nybble:
As of yesterday, the lead time Canada Computers has given is about 2 weeks. You can order in store or online.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
They told me that they were expecting stock sometime this week.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
YES! I got hold of a 32GB TF at MemoryExpress.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] astlor:
Wha? I've been on the waiting list for a 16, a 32 and a dock for about two weeks!

****ing Memex.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] evilmonkey1987:
Just called CC Vaughan. They said they had a shipment last week and are not anticipating another shipment for two weeks. Seems about right.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Don't order it online. Check the stock availability for the 32GB on their website and call the specific store to order it directly from them. It says 7 available at the Vancouver/Richmond location (though that's probably 6 now, because of mine :D). They'll email you a VISA form and you can purchase it directly from there. Shipping might cost a bit more, however.

The one in SE Calgary is a used one, so if you don't mind getting that, you can get it with a 5% discount.

I've already jumped the gun and cancelled with Visions.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] astlor:
Ah, see, i put my name on the list with the Edmonton store over the phone. I'll try calling the other stores.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Question: should the dock have come with a charging cable? Or we supposed to use the one that comes with the TF? Because my dock had no cables in the box. Only the keyboard itself and a manual.

But I'll say that it sure is beautiful. Freaking gorgeous, even. I can't wait to see what it looks like with my TF.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
Apparently,no charger with the dock.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] weirdg:
I spoke to a CSR from a Staples store in Northwest Edmonton, and he was telling me none of the Northern Alberta Staples locations have it in stock and they aren't even expecting any stock. He told me my best bet was to order online.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] SonicTab:
Yes, it's a online only Staples item in Canada.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
I'm keeping my visions order until I have mine in my hands. Never know if your gonna get screwed.specially the way things are going
[Eee Pad Transformer General] weirdg:
Really? Some people on RFD have said they saw it in-store, but that was out East.

BTW, this XDA Premium App is money on the Transformer.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Nope, I'm all good. Paid for it, chose free ground shipping with UPS (which was the only option they had, unfortunately), should get here next week Tuesday or Wednesday (or, knowing UPS, Thursday).

The guy I talked to did convince me to get a 2 year IPR. If you order from MemEx, talk to them about it. It's an amazing PR plan, and they can do it even if you live in Ontario like I do.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] PuerkitoBio:
My 32gb is on its way from NCIX. Glad I switched from 16 to 32.

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[Eee Pad Transformer General] weirdg:
I considered getting the 32GB model, but couldn't justify it for $100 more especially when you can get a 16GB microsd for $20 and 32GB for about $80.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Yes I got the 32g because it was the only one available. But I am glad il have the extra room.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Yes, that's the exact reason that I got the 32GB one instead. I even have a 16GB MicroSDHC already waiting for the TF. But the extra space will be awesome.

In any case, I'm just glad that it's coming. Now I don't have to worry about having to keep looking for it. Next week!!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Hbk we did it man. We can now sleep in peace. Heh
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
I know, it feels so awesome. Well, technically the wait isn't over (at least not for me), but at least the uncertainty is!

I can rest easy.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Canadoc:
Well I am going to give the transformer a second go. I love the Acer iconia. Feels good build is solid. Price was good. But damn having a first Gen ipad my wife uses and a nook color I just love the ips screen. It is warm rich and detailed. I am sure that it will come flawed but I enrolling to risk it. I also ordered the keyboard dock as I love the idea off that added function and that future tablets could use it reportedly.

Well staples Montreal got the 32 TB in and as of right now 3 still showing up. Also managed to apply 40$ in coupons too.

so wish me luck that this one comes built well. If not I give up on Asus for good. Then decide between the Acer whose only knock is its a bit heavier and a screen which while good is not ips quality.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] weirdg:
Ahhh... that makes sense. Enjoy your new toy! :-D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] shaunjpeterson:
delete post
[Eee Pad Transformer General] weirdg:
Ext4 is just the file system, like fat32 or ntfs.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] shaunjpeterson:
Ya I figured that out n fixed my problem. Had 2 different threads open n accidentally posted in the wrong one. You can delete the post if ya want. Not really relevant to this thread lol
[Eee Pad Transformer General] weirdg:
FYI, I just noticed the Memory Express store in Richmond has four 32GB models in stock right now. Good luck!

WG
[Eee Pad Transformer General] rootblock:
Called Canada Computers to try and reserve one of the 4 TFs their site showed as in stock at a particular location, and the guy said they were all already reserved for backorders.

Don't list them as in stock at all then! Actually thought I was getting a TF today. #sadface
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
I'm typing this from the dock I just received from Staples, which was ordered around 4:30pm yesterday. visions can go screw themselves with the 3 week wait and no dock.