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[Eee Pad Transformer General] richuwo11:
+1 I have one in my cart and am debating on getting it at NCIX or waiting till the tablet+dock combos are out...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dictionary:
My credit card still hasn't been charged, and now they are out of stock .. though I put in the order when 5 were showing. =\ .. doesn't look good. May just try to go in and pick up (as that's how I have it set, to pick up in store) .. but I'm currently number 3 in line on the phone.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Staples didn't have them in stock anywhere, and neither did Canada Computers. So I just went ahead and ordered from NCIX (who still has them in stock at the Vancouver location). Of course, I was getting screwed with HST, so I chose Canada Post XpressPost delivery, and it still amounted to $470!

I better get it soon! I'm hoping tomorrow.

EDIT: Apparently, it takes 1 - 2 days for the order to process, and 1 - 3 days to ship. Worst case scenario... I don't even want to think about it.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
My credit card hasn't been charged yet either, but I got an email from NCIX saying that payment has been processed. Next step is order processing and shipping.

Keep trying.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Lanpirate:
This is turning out to be a milk launch!

Canada Computers has a SKU only as of 10:45 this morning. Nice going for a teir 1 reseller.

I went ahead and ordered from NCIX, they still showed stock. Remember, their head office is not open till at least noon EST. Who knows if the stock is real.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
My hopes. You have crushed them.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] HideYoKids:
well shoot, I'm glad I decided to get one from NCIX before they sold out! I ordered it around 9:15.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] eviltuna:
If you ordered it at 9:15am than you might want to find a backup order cause the stock didn't update all night last night until recently, and I know of 4 people who were able to order before 7pm yesterday by calling in, as well as another 4 who ordered around 2:30am when the link went live.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dictionary:
Nope, haven't gotten there yet. I'm checking on their website, and it's just at where my address is verified. No other emails either .. though I'm now 1st.

Update: So called, and dude seemed to be convinced that I didn't get one, because they are out of stock. Also gave me a number to the head office or wherever, however the message just says that they are now closed. ? Looks like another canceled order, and just wait haha.

Just saw they are open 12 EST, guess I'll wait till then to hear the verdict.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Mind giving me that HO number? The webpage is saying that the product is on back-order, and I want to call to make sure that I got it from the current stock (which, by the way, is now at 3).
[Eee Pad Transformer General] neotekz:
i just called NCIX to check up on my order that i made last night and it seems like its been processed and charged on my credit card but not shipped yet. they are shipping them out of the BC so it wouldnt get shipped until later this afternoon but he did confirmed that i should be getting one. i guessing people that made the order through the phone last night before they went live are good to go.

he also told me that the online stock numbers last night were right that they only got 20 and since they went live they have received over 250 orders. so im guessing that live stock tracker is not up to date.

has anyone check PCCyber in ottawa or montreal? i know they are not listed on the facebook page but they are an official ASUS retailer.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] slajeune:
Care to share which best buy has stock right now?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] HideYoKids:
fugh, could I get that contact number as well? I might as well check to see if mine will be shipped.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
Shipping from BC?? You are in Ottawa and I'm 30 minutes away from their Markharm warehouse! If they ship from BC it will take 5 business days to ready us in Ontario - if we are lucky. It would make no sense at all, other than peeve of their Ontario customers if they did that. :eek::confused::mad:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] neotekz:
i dunno, thats what i was told. i will call the BC warehouse later today to confirm. he said i should get it by this week. if it does take 5 days then i will be asking for a refund on express shipping.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
This is complete BS. They are telling me that they don't have anymore and then it will ship from BC... I was one of the first to order and now I might not even get one! Sorry NCIX - I'll never order from you again.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
FYI: Best buy whitby has two of the 32gb model available as of 12:11pm... no docks.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Earwhyg:
Damn, my local store and I could have it for half price with all my reward zone points, but I ordered through staples and they won't give me a cancel option....
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Just called NCIX, apparently I'm all the way down the list. I won't get any from this batch of stock, and probably not even the next batch. Maybe the batch after that.

I'm going to look elsewhere now.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] MicroBerry:
just called, they're talking about the windows tablet, not the transformer... guy told me they only came in 32gb and 64gb models and go for $999
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ru1dev:
ditto ...

this sucks
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Trilloid:
Called Visions in Calgary, they said they were supposed to get it today, but they're waiting on Asus' shipment. Told me to call back after 5 to check if they get a shipment today, but they did take my name and number for holding one.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
LOL. What the hell? I asked specifically for the Transformer and even asked if they have the keyboard dock in stock, to which he said that they don't have them in yet. LMAO! This launch has been a joke.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] neotekz:
what do you mean you might not get one? the rep told me there should be enough stock to cover my order and you ordered it before me
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
She said they received 250 orders and only had 20 in stock... I told her that my order was one of the first (I ordered yesterday before they took the page down) and I received an invoice for my payment, but she said they didn't have anymore... then she said that when BC comes in (they weren't open yet), they will try to ship one out - I'll be calling BC soon and asking them what's going on. In the meantime, I'll continue to check locally and will cancel if I can pick one up.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
why is best buy canada not seling them when bestbuy usa is........seems really stupid too me
[Eee Pad Transformer General] marinierb:
Yes.

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[Eee Pad Transformer General] Earwhyg:
Cant post links. Memory Express 16GB in stock

Seems to be gone already....
[Eee Pad Transformer General] marinierb:
Seriously, though, I think BestBuy and even Staples have a little problem. Here is this great little tablet coming in at $400 while they are still trying to sell their $600 XOOM tablets. And there is that great big BlackBerry Playbook launch going on. Hmmmm... What do to?!? LOL!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
i get out of stock canada wide
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Lanpirate:
About that sir, you would be wrong. I just took a trip out there. they only have the Slate 12" models in stock, not our beloved Transformer. Spoke to the head of the department, he knows nothing about shipments, skus, or other information on availability.

I think I know whats going on here. NCIX got some stock because they sell to the USA as well. Canada computers is out of the loop totally as of noon today. I saw on the facebook page that the countdown is a USA countdown. Maybe we'll have to wait longer for local Best buy and Canada computers to have them. one thing is for sure, the n00b that said he works for BB and that they would have lots of stock with docks was out of his mind. Lets get him!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] JROCxvl:
Which Visions store did you call? I called the Macleod Trail location last night before closing and they were pretty sure they weren't getting it today.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] SalsaForte:
Is the Canadian kayboard bilingual? (fr_CA en en_CA)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
Just got a shipping notice from NCIX! My god this has been the most stressful and exciting purchase I have every made! :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] PuerkitoBio:
Talk about a messy launch... Called staples this morning, around 9, the guy didn't know s*** about this Transformer, told me I was probably talking about the PlayBook (even though I asked for "Asus Android tablet, the EEE Pad Transformer"). Still, I went there on lunch time (who knows, you know, maybe it's just the guy, and they have it!), turns out there's zero Transformer in the whole province of Quebec (he called the HQ office or something). So I ordered on NCIX, but I also ordered the dock, and now I'm afraid they'll wait for both to be available before it ships...

Anyone in the same position? Ordered both tablet and dock? Any info if they'll ship separately, as soon as the tablet is available?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
All I can do is just hope that by some chance, they'll just somehow magically ship it.

But honestly, I think we're in the same position as the UK, where everybody might just be out of stock. The only store that I don't know about is Visions (their website is down).
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
I would call about them shipping separate - they might wait for everything, so tell them that you want the shipment split.

I ordered a dock from Amazon, but since it's on backorder with them, I'll just look locally over the next few weeks - I suppose that eventually, they'll ship it when available. LOL
[Eee Pad Transformer General] eviltuna:
What time did you make your order???
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
YESTERDAY at 6:30pm... the page went up for a few minutes and I was lucky enough to squeeze and order in. I'm assuming their "express" delivery is using Purolator express and if it is, I should have it tomorrow - even if it does come from BC.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] machiavelli9988:
My order processed, just waiting on shipping from ncix. Why, oh why, did i cheap out on delivery...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] JROCxvl:
live chatting with NCIX employee. I am number 21 on the wait list, and they still have 9 more to scan out... :( i am asking to get reimbursed for the fast shipping as there is no point. She said that they are still waiting on the rest of the shipment from the supplier.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dictionary:
So since I ordered with my US card .. I called and they said that they wouldn't accept it (though everything went through fine) .. sooooo looks like I'm not getting one. I'm getting fed up .. probably gonna go look at the Acer.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] eviltuna:
How do you get to NCIX live chat? I've been on hold with them for like 40 mins.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluezz:
Go here and look at the right bar:

http://forums.ncix.com/

FYI, I was able to get one as I was apparently the second one to order as the sales went online (2:35am EST - confirmed with someone at Markham warehouse). He was sure I am getting one but I wonder how long UPS Air take. If it leaves Ontario tomorrow morning, think I'll get it tomorrow or day after?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] JROCxvl:
at the top click NCIX Forums (small black text in top right corner)

on the right side of the page there is a pic that say Live chat (or something along those lines)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
I think Visions might be the only place left to order from where they might actually have online stock, but their website is down (what a time for that to happen).

If I can't get it from them, then I guess I'll just leave it for NCIX and wait for it to come. I don't need it THAT soon.

EDIT: When I called NCIX, I was told that I was number 198 on the wait list. I'd take number 21 over that any day.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Prof-KOS:
Went to the Staples by my work at lunch. The manager didn't know about the launch, but looked it up in the computer. Apparently, no Staples stores have any, BUT the online store has 20, even though the site says Out of Stock. I think some who had the phantom stock are going to get a happy surprise.

For the record, he was familiar with the Transformer, but hadn't been told about the launch today. As a marketing consultant, this drives me crazy. A compelling product means nothing if people can't buy it. Only a small number of consumers are going to go looking as hard as we all are.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] eviltuna:
Thanks, got someone within like 30 seconds.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Ahh, I saw that post as well. I decided to wait and check if Staples would have in-store stock just in case. I should've just ordered. :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
From what I was told, these units will be shipping from BC. Mine shipped and I selected the Express Option, so even if it's going out from BC, I should have mine in tomorrow - you should too if you went with Express. You might want to confirm that they are shipping yours from Markham or BC.

Good luck :)

EDIT: Noticed that you said UPS Air - if that's UPS Express, you'll have it in Montreal tomorrow. If it's UPS Expedited, you'll have it Thursday.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] T3rry1:
i picked mine up a few minutes ago from memory express, i will tell you all, it's BEEEEEAUTIFUL!!! *squirt squirt*

Also, OP updated.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] neotekz:
do you know where its getting shipped from BC or ON?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluezz:
For some reason, mine is shipping from Ontario and for some reason it is shipping tomorrow. Now I was to find out if I should work from home tomorrow or Thursday. Worst case I could wait until UPS tracking number comes in tomorrow.

VERY, SUUUPER Jealous :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
I was told BC. I checked with Purolator and I'll still get it tomorrow regardless - I hope :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ru1dev:
Last I was told I am #3 for NCIX's waiting list.. such BS as I was told that they 'placed one aside for me' yesterday when i ordered over the phone and they didnt have one when i showed up for pickup this morning.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] slajeune:
Sigh,

I was told that I am between number 100-150 on the waiting list... Hopefuly Staples will get some stock before the end of the week.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
You can use that stick to beat them if they don't get any stock. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] neotekz:
i just called the BC location and was told they made a invoice with canadapost and will be ready to ship soon. did you ask for purolator? looking at the xpresspost page i wont be getting it tomorrow, most likely thursday. good luck with getting your tablet tomorrow, im jealous.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
I selected Purolator Express, which was about $2 more than standard shipping I believe. I'll be surprised if I get it tomorrow, but that's what Purolator says.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] slajeune:
Hum, yeah, stick :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Earwhyg:
Has anyone that ordered from staples received any further communication? I haven't received anything since my initial order confirmation and I have been charged. I haven't purchased anything through staples before though so I don't know if I should expect a confirmation of shipment to my chosen store. The initial email only stated that they would email again if there was an issue with my order.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
I called staples because I say "next day delivery" instead of "1-10 day delivery" like the Acer tablet, but the lady said they were no longer in stock. When you ordered it, was it in stock? I would imagine you should have received a confirmation email, but I've never ordered from them, so I don't know how they operate.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Earwhyg:
Yeah, it was listed as in stock when I ordered at about 7:15 am EST. I would think I'd get a confirmation as well but if not then I'd also expect a cancellation email. If I don't get anything soon I guess I'll contact them and see. I'm not all that optimistic about getting it, but would like to have the charges reversed on my credit card if it is to be cancelled.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Just ordered the Transformer plus the dock for $398 + $128 from Visions.ca :D:D:D. Since nobody seems to have any stock, I might as well save some money.

I'm now cancelling with NCIX.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
Do they have the dock in stock???
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Limited stock. Both of them are on special order. It says to allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] JROCxvl:
any estimates on shipping date? I am only number 21 on NCIX, but this is tempting too.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Like I said, it's on Special Order. It says to allow 3-5 weeks for delivery. But I was at like 198 on NCIX, so I decided that if I have to wait regardless, I might as well get it from Visions with the dock for cheaper.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Visions also has free ground shipping. I chose the Express air delivery, but there's also that option.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
I just tried ordering the dock from visions, but it says "Free Shipping" and then the bottom (where the add to cart button should be) says "In store only".

?? :confused::confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Earwhyg:
Try searching for TF101 and then on the right in the results look for add to cart instead of from the product page. Worked for me, although I didn't actually place an order.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ru1dev:
Yeah.. not sure what us going on.with visions now as stores do not know about them and can order by phone with 3-5 weeks delivery but in store pickup!?!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
That's odd. When I went through with checkout, I had the option to choose from Free Ground Shipping and Express Air shipping which cost somewhere between $13 to $17.

But I just checked the page, it says that the available quantity went down to -1.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Alright, Visions has apparently removed the option to order it online. It's now In Store Only. Finally, this time I was one of the lucky few who was able to place an order before that happened.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
LOL. That's too bad - the price was awesome and free shipping to boot! I guess I'll stick with Amazon for the time being :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] balto:
I also placed my staples order very early about 710am this morning. Got the confirmation email about 2 minutes after and my credit card was charged. I just called staples and they said yes I will get it tomorrow for sure.

Lets see...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ru1dev:
Canadacomputers showed 1 in stock in Scarborough ..called but its already sold and they 'don't hold items in demand' and 'don't take personal info over the phone for sales'

Urgh .. Asus #fail
[Eee Pad Transformer General] MicroBerry:
lol, go figure the 1 store i didn't check with was the only one with it in stock
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Earwhyg:
Thanks for the info. That seems to be the same situation I'm in. They didn't mention to expect any further communication then?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] killermojo:
Just called Visions in SE Calgary. No stock, expecting in 2-3 weeks. I heard a conversation in the background about ASUS supposedly telling them earlier they'd get a shipment then letting them know today it'll be a 2-3 week delay.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] GreenTeaAddiction:
For the people that ordered from NCIX, how did you guys find out where you were in the queue?

My order is for pick up and I tried calling the retail location and using the online chat, neither could tell me where my order was in the queue.

Which number did you guys call?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Hmm... hopefully, that was meant to be the next batch of stock. Because I don't see the point of having a launch day without having any stock. You'd drive customers away.

So I guess that I'll just remain hopeful for getting it sometime soon, while remaining slightly satisfied that at least it won't be all the way in June that I'll be getting it.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
(1-877-624-9777) Ext 2888 is where I called when I had ordered it from there. It's also where I cancelled from. They were pretty helpful.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] neotekz:
i called this number, 1-877-NCIX-777 ext 2888

anyone else that got in early last night before the page went live get a tracking email yet? and you guys that got put on the queue did your credit card get charged?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
I got an email that the order was shipped, but it said that the tracking number won't be available for up to 24 hours - I've received orders before tracking numbers were provided in the past, so I'm not worried - as long as I know they shipped.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] phanboy:
Sorry about the BB stock thing. We're not selling them until further notice. No sku in the system and we only got 4. No ad for it anywhere online etc., so they're holding off stock. I can confirm however, that within 4 weeks, Best Buy will be selling these babies! I ordered mine from Staples. See it tomorrow... Now I wish I could swipe a dock from the back at Best buy, but I value my job and clean criminal record ;) Where's everyone grabbing docks from?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dictionary:
If for annnnnny reason you dislike it .. let's say you can't get around the brown .. (lol) .. PM ME!!!

Also, if ANY one can order an extra 16gig, I'll paypal them the money. I can't order online from most resellers because I have a US credit card. =\
[Eee Pad Transformer General] xqz:
I'd like to second that as well. I want to order one for my Dad but I've failed to from everywhere.. I keep refreshing XDA and RFD Canadian threads =(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
Let's make it clear - the Transformer is a keeper :D

I've got an Archos 70 at the moment and really can't wait to get rid of it with all it's limitations. Archos devices might be great media player, but they suck for everything else - and they "kindly" give users only 230MB app space - I can't even use stuff that I've paid for! :mad:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] neotekz:
nice, i just got the tracking number from NCIX :D Now the hunt for a dock begins.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] JROCxvl:
I hope the next batch of shipments come in earlier than two to three weeks, as the Acer comes out in two and that device is quite tempting...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
If you read the Asus facebook page LOTS of people are getting ACER tablets because of the fiasco with this launch - I don't blame them either. This type of disorganization doesn't not boast well in the confidence division :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] PuerkitoBio:
NCIX charged my credit card. Good news or doesn't mean a thing? I ordered at noon, i'd be surprised to be in the first batch...

Sent from my Atrix
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bitbitbit:
They charge your credit card regardless of where you are in the line up. I ordered yesterday around 1am just minutes after they put it on their site. I opted for in-store pick up thinking that they would transfer a unit from warehouse to the store when they process the order. But this morning I found out that people who ordered later in the night already had their units shipped out but I got an email saying that my order is back ordered and my credit card has been charged.