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[Eee Pad Transformer General] BruceWayne133:
Memory Express Calgary NE location is showing 10+ units available for the 32gb and dock...Grab 'em while you can!

update: nevermind, called and they said they were all reserved for pre-orders...why do they get listed online then???
[Eee Pad Transformer General] astlor:
Just got a call from MemEx North Edmonton. Said they have two on hold for me - with docks! One for the fiancee, one for me!

Hurrah!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] shaunjpeterson:
I'm guessing the two are both 32GB models?? Seems like no one has the 16GB in stock anywhere. Kinda holding out. Hope it doesn't byte me in the ass.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] BruceWayne133:
I see what you did there.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] shaunjpeterson:
Haha ya, think I'm just gonna go get 32GGB n dock today. Just sucks when you can get a 32GB SD card for $50
[Eee Pad Transformer General] BruceWayne133:
Still, you're increasing your maximum storage by 16gb...nothing to balk at if you're a media whore.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Liking the transformer. Now I ned the dock. Which seems shop it will be just as hard to get. Ugh

Anyone have any stories about how hard/easy out was to get a dock?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] astlor:
Both 32s. They are fun. TEH ANDROIDZ ARE HEAR
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Taknarosh:
Looks like Staples has the dock in stock:

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=324299&affixedcode=WW
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bcorgan:
Not anymore :(

Man, so gutting to see people order theirs now and receive them, when I'm still waiting for the one I ordered back on 'release day.'
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
From where?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
32GB Transformer - 2nd batch

So, I picked up a 32GB Transformer at Memory Express last night and noticed some changes.

The label on the back of the box is in a different place now.

The Power adapter is pre-assembled now. I guess people didn't like forcing the parts together.

Much less light bleed now. Only a little bit on lower left side.

No dust or creaking.

Sorry about the low quality Pictures. I used my iPod Touch.

I attached a picture of the label for those that are tracking lot/build numbers.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] deepg:
Staples - Not always phantom stock

Staples.ca

Yes, there is phantom stock but if the stock update is 'real' here is what worked for me!

Note:

When the item is 'Out of Stock' the "Add to Cart" option doesn't exist.

My Assumption:

If your logged in and an item is 'in your cart' provided you complete the checkout process without delays it won't be 'removed' from your cart.

Strategy that worked:

Be logged in and be one of the first one to check out as soon as stock is available.

- Download the "Check4change" Firefox addon get older version with 5s refresh

- Login to Staples.ca account -

- Click "My Account"

- Select "View My Favourite Items/Shopping Lists"

- "Create a new list" - Enter any name

- Click Continue Shopping -

- Find the item you want - click "Add to favourites"

- When your done adding everything go back to My Account

- View My Favourite Items/Shopping Lists

- Check the boxes under "Add to cart" or click "Select All" button

- Don't do anything else - leave this page the way it is!

- Open the Tablet page in another tab -

- right click "Out of stock" - Select - Check for change (5s)

Now turn your speaker volume up and get back to work!

When the "Out of Stock" status changes you'll hear the notification musak "Ch Chh Changes!"

IMPORTANT: Your instinct and everyone else's will be to click on the flashing tab of the newly changed page - to see "In Stock" don't waste time on this page.

- As soon as you hear that "Ch Chh Changes" sound go directly to that pre-populated My Favourite Items/Shopping List Tab and just click "Add to Cart"

- Let the new page load and proceed with secure checkout :)

My order with Staples:

Dock - May 13 ~ 2pm

16GB Tablet - May 14 ~ 9am

Available in store for pickup - May 17
[Eee Pad Transformer General] deepg:
Quick Additions

- Staples employees said 'in store' stock will arrive within 2 weeks.

- Observant people will note below "Search" on the website heading it says:

"> Order by catalogue item #" #324297/#324298/#324299 it's a one time use form (info isn't saved) so no real advantage.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Canadoc:
got my 32 gb today form staples with dock as well.

Am in Montreal.

Disappointment. While overall build is better than the 16 gb i returned. The light bleed is every bit as bad.

I got it with some coupons and since there is no stock to process an exchange I am unsure what to do. Don't want to RMA it. So do I just return it and rebuy and lose 40$ savings in coupons?

Or do I give up on it altogether?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dektoud:
Finally got my hands on a 32 Gb Transformer from CanadaComputers. The store in Waterloo had one other one behind the counter. I called the store after I noticed the online stock levels were not 0, and mentioned that I had ordered one for in store pickup (ordered on the 12th). Went in and paid for it, and good to go.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] astlor:
One of my docks had a bad latch!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.....

:eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] PuerkitoBio:
Got mine! Updated to .13, and updated dock too, both work fine so far! Wonderful piece of technology...

Sent from my Atrix
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Vadimus_ca:
On Wednesday I ordered 16GB TF + dock from CC (online + pickup at Mississauga store).

Today got a call that they still don't have 16GB but can offer me 32GB. I agreed.

Several hours later picked up my order.

So guys, if anyone still has a trouble getting TF in GTA, there is a place to get it.

By the way they are moving next Tuesday, from Mavis and Eglinton to Mavis and Burnharthorpe.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Staples Phantom Stock

Staples phantom stock was available again last night.

I was able to order 999 of both 16GB and 32GB Transformers :eek:

Just for fun I placed an order for one 16GB

Did not get an e-mail confirmation...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
I noticed the following on both 16GB and 32GB Staples site:

"Pre-order your Eee Pad Transformer to reserve one of these limited quantity tablets. Product available soon. Your credit card will be charged at the time of shipment."

There is no Pre-order button though...

I even called them but they said you cannot pre-order it :mad:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] a in yul:
preorder possible instore i am told...:)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] eatapple:
why this thread is not pinned like the US one....:confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Because it's Canadian, Eh!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
My 32GB TF will be delivered on Wednesday! Can't wait!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] canadianrider:
I got my dock today for my bday. Now my tab is supposed to be in tmw! Here's to hoping!

Sent from my Darky's GT-i9000m
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Hurry Up!

Staples - Calgary area has 400 16GB and 150 32GB in stock right now. :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] slajeune:
Staples - Montreal shows as 400 in stock
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Hmmm, not a good sign.

You and I have ordered one, but the stock count has not decreased.

Also not good that you are seeing the same stock count as me.

Oh well, we shall see in 1 - 10 Business Days :rolleyes:

Maybe it will show up the same time as my $136.33 Transformer 16GB order from Amazon.ca :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] slajeune:
Actually, I didn't order one, just checked the stock. I already have one :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] proplayer44:
I just ordered one too off the site. I called the store first and they said they had non in stock nor did the warehouse. I ordered because it was only 1 - 10 business days. I received the confirmation email stating Expected delivery June 7th. Booo.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dharbot:
I just placed an order through Staples.ca at 15:20 EST in Ontario.

It says expected delivery by June 6th. :(

Now I cant wait.

It still says in stock at 15:40 EST. Hurry
[Eee Pad Transformer General] canadianrider:
Just picked up my 16gb from staples. Barely had time to touch it yet as I'm at work but I'm pretty stoked. Ordered last Thurs.

Sent from my Darky's GT-i9000m
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dharbot:
Hey Canadianrider, when you ordered what was your expected delivery date? I'm hoping I could get it before the 10 working days estimate.

Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer General] evilmonkey1987:
Does anyone think the stock on staples' website is real? Can they really be sitting on 396 (as of now) units?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] canadianrider:
When I ordered mine it said today as the date

Sent from my Darky's GT-i9000m
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ToddW2011:
I returned mine today, because of the reasons in the "Dim of Death" thread. :( The upside is that the gent I spoke with at CC saw 98 inbound for Ontario. Not the largest amount, but hopefully will backfill some orders. I will get a functional unit yet! (And I kept my dock, just in case.)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Staples changed the Transformer pages to now say Pre-Sale

I guess this is there way of doing pre-orders now.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] proplayer44:
Son of a Bit..
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
And so, my TF has arrived. It's gorgeous. There's practically no light bleed, so I guess I lucked out on that regard.

Now, while I learn Java in preparation to make some Honeycomb-optimized and TF-optimized (!) apps, I hope the community comes up with scores of amazing TF ROMs.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] robertbui:
Im still waiting on visions
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
Has anyone received anything from visions? I waited about three weeks before cancelling my dock order. I received it within 24h of placing an order with staples.

Sent from the Acer A500 while my Transformer gets fixed :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yzman321:
Xpansys has it for $460 and they are saying it will ship from 1 to 8 days . I dont know if they have it in stock or if there expecting it in stock . But for 60 dollars extra , ill wait
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dharbot:
Ugggh I can't wait for my TF to arrive. Only 308 hours to go.

I can't stand this waiting.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] robertbui:
I just got an email that mine has been shipped from visions. I ordered it on may 3. Finally.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dharbot:
Bump to keep this on front page. Why isn't this thread stickied
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Kenjuta:
memex seems to have some 32GB in stock as well as a lot of docks
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dictionary:
You guys are gonna hate me. Just walked into a Canada computers and bought a dock lol. I guess I get lucky. They had 3 in total, one was an order, so 2 for sale.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Lanpirate:
Yeah, actually Canada Computers seems to have stock on the 32Gb in most of their stores. Some stock on 16Gb units as well. If anyone wants one, be at the store when they open tomorrow. Thats how I got my 32Gb and dock from the Pickering location.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] verkion:
Bestdirect (search for them) also has 32GB Transformers in stock now!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Staples web site now says " Promotional coupons not valid towards the purchase of this item." for the 16GB and 32GB Transformer. :mad:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] robertbui:
Wierd. Yesterday morning I got an email from visions that it has been shipped with canada post. When I left my house I got a notice of delivery from purolator which I thought was for something else I ordered. This morning I went to pick up and it was the transformer which was a nice surprise. seems to be in good condition.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] igot6strings:
NCIX has 32gb and docks in stock now. Not many 32gb but some, and 30 or so docks. 16gb available in 2 weeks.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Eggroll822:
Anyone interested in a 16GB in Toronto Area? I sent mine for RMA and they have replaced it, bought another one in the mean time. Looking for Retail+Tax+$10, I had to ship it to Asus for repair.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dharbot:
YAAAAAY

I was able to pickup a 32 GB transformer from Canada computers.com

I guess now i can cancel my pre-order from staples, i ordered a 16 GB.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] verkion:
NCIX has stock on 32GB TF101 and the Dock. Best Direct has the Dock for really cheap...I wonder if it is a typo?

Thanks!

verkion
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ri8:
i've ordered mine from memory express and it's on the way :D

they still have some of both 32 and 16. Also, i've ordered the dock because i need that 16 hours thing :p
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yzman321:
I ordered a 32gb TF and dock from canada computers last night and it shipped today I hope its good for $768.35 . Thats with tax and shipping
[Eee Pad Transformer General] piromoplus:
hi all, I also ordered an eee pad from amazon.ca on 14 May. but it has not shipped yet! what do u think? it is about 2 weeks that I ordered it!!!!! when will it be shipped by amazon.ca ?????:((((( do you know anywhere in Vancouver that it is possible to go and buy it?(for maximum price 449$! not more!)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] piromoplus:
It must deliver to my before 28July becasue I go to summer holiday for 2 months!!!! do you think that it will be delivered from amazon.ca? or do you suggest that I cancel my order to amazon.ca and order from staples or expansys???
[Eee Pad Transformer General] verkion:
Why not walk into NCIX and buy the 32GB model? Last I checked they still have stock...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] piromoplus:
In fact, in android tablets, buying higher internal memory is not logical(in my opinion) because u can use SD cards if it is neccessary! it's not iOS! it is android;) which is why I think it is better to buy 16GB tablet.(in 32GB tablet, 100$ more for nothing!)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] eviltuna:
Unless you buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 which doesn't have a micro SD slot.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
And costs $100.00 more than an equivalent Transformer. :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Canadoc:
I don t mind paying a bit more for internal memory. This way the media I always want on my tab is available and I don't need to keep card swapping. I use SD cards for things like movies but otherwise all my audio and pics can stay with me.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Agreed
[Eee Pad Transformer General] JLCENTRAL:
Take it from someone in the know... Asus should be seeing mass availability by July. At the moment, it is still back-ordered till around that timeframe.

Other authorized resellers are CDW, Insight, and Softchoice (Although these are Direct Market Resellers, which are resellers for large corporation & etc.)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] rnewton01:
i walked into staples in North Oshawa yesterday afternoon.. they had 3 16gb in stock. picked one up and cancelled my online order.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
Wow didn't know they had them in store now. Thats cool.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Dark lord me:
And doesn't have HDMI And a 3mp rear camera instead of a 5
[Eee Pad Transformer General] lehoule:
Wow i'm gonna go see at my local staples
[Eee Pad Transformer General] sky66high:
Ordered mine from Memory express last week. It was shipped out today. Anxiously waiting!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] proplayer44:
I did the same on Saturday.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] evilmonkey1987:
Just picked up my TF in-store at Staples in Richmond Hill (Red Maple Rd. location). They have a couple more. It's not on display, so make sure you ask for the manager.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Vadimus_ca:
Picked up my third TF+dock combo at CC Mississauga store.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Digiguest:
NCIX has 16MB models in stock.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ialready:
oof, hopefully it is really in stock. got an order in.

i got the 12$ insurance. stupid?

do they charge for refund or exchange? (shipping)

i wouldnt want to keep one if it has bad lightbleed.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Digiguest:
This will be my first TF so I would not know but I use NCIX for ALL my purchases and the only things I had to RMA are Seagate Hard Drives ( such a ****ty brand ) and OCZ ram ( yet another bad brand )

They will try to do restocking but if you talk nicely to them they will waiver it. Best Canadian PC Site ever.....as long as you do not use their phone support....ugh. :mad:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mike5065:
Got my dock last night from bestdirect. Ordered saturday. What a great price. Free shipping. CC would not PM, evn though this appears to be same org as DirectCanada, which they will PM.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
My God, you weren't kidding about the price!

Sent from the Acer A500 while my Transformer gets fixed :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
ATTENTION: Those who purchased a dock from staples should email them about price matching this: http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/234768/TF101 Docking/ASUS/

I did and they said they'll be issuing a credit for the difference :-)

Sent from the Acer A500 while my Transformer gets fixed :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ialready:
if i update to 3.1, can i still return it?

should/can i roll back?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Yes you can return it because 3.1 officially out now.

No, you can't roll it back. I tried and it rolls back to 3.0.1 but you get a bunch of errors and can't run the OTA updater.

You then have to re-apply 3.1 to get rid of the errors.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ialready:
oh hai rfd lol

thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Digiguest:
WOW! Thanks!!!!!! I will order this from them when they get it in stock instead of NCIX.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dharbot:
Anyone wants to sell me their dock? in Toronto area

Hi Anyone with an unwanted dock or an extra one?

I can pick up in GTA area,

Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer General] koolozzie:
Selling my 32GB TF like new barely used in box with receipt. Changed my mind.

Pls PM me to find out more.

Harry
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Shawn_230:
Do you know if Staples would price match if I found a dock in store to buy?

They usually hassle you and say no when you want to price match with an internet company.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] AznDrgn:
Just got the last Pad + Dock bundle from memory express in Canada!! Still many Pads left however, so get them while they last :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
They need some kind of proof that the price they are matching is legit. Does the store have a flyer or webpage with the price listed? It has to be in stock as well - when I sent the link to Staples, the place had 20 available and then when I wrote to complain that they weren't crediting me back the shipping (they said that place charges $19 to ship, but in fact they offer free shipping over $80), and they said "well, you know that store shows that they are sold out, so technically, we shouldn't be giving you credit"... I kindly replied that the price match was alread validated BEFORE the store sold out and a few days later, I got my credit.

Good luck.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] darthfire:
I ordered a 16gig from Staples last night. After coupons the price came to about $393. Few hours after I checked their page and it said OUT OF STOCK but that wasn't shown when i placed my order. I hope I get it on Tuesday, they haven't gotten back to me yet confirming the delivery date...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Shawn_230:
NCIX had bunches of them in stock when I checked about, ten days ago?

It's possible that they are still going in and out of stock, but is that really the case? It's August almost!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] d.brown:
staples as them in store since a month ago!

Sent from Cybertron!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] neotekz:
from canada? i just checked and it doesnt give the option to enter a canadian address during checkout.

edit: they only ship within the US.

https://www.bjs.com/biz/faq_shipping/answers.html#shipping5
[Eee Pad Transformer General] igot6strings:
doesn't look like it. I'm testing an order there now. Going to wait to see if NCIX releases it tomorrow or another Canadian retailer first but it seems that BJs only delivers to the US as their form only allows you to select US as country even though they say State/Province in another field.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
Staples added the ACER A500 between midnight and 3am - I happened to be up on between those times and checked their site to see if the Transformer was up and that appeared. I'll be up all night tonight - just in case :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] marinierb:
The Acer's been on the Staples site for days.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
I didn't mean that they added it today :p This was maybe Thursday or Friday. When you see "ACER" instead of "ASUS" at 3am, your heart gets racing! LOL
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
It's up on ncix.com!!! Go get one nooooooowwwww!!!! :d:d:d:d:d
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluezz:
Don't see it.. link?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=60066&vpn=TF101-A1

I just ordered one :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] JROCxvl:
got a link? I can't find it on their site!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dictionary:
Hmmm, can't add to cart
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluezz:
uggghh

they wont let me add it to cart!! :mad:

"This item '60066' cannot be added to your cart, this product is not available!"
[Eee Pad Transformer General] JROCxvl:
yup same here! ugh what a tease this was!!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dictionary:
http://ajax.ncix.com/checkinventory.php?sku=60066

In stock. :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluezz:
So wait until midnight then? :(

EP2008, you one lucky son of a gun :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] JROCxvl:
I saw that page too, but it still won't let me add to cart.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] PuerkitoBio:
Finally some positive news. This is my plan B. Plan A is still to go to staples.tomorrow (well, after a quick check-up call)...

Sent from my Atrix
[Eee Pad Transformer General] igot6strings:
boourns I want to place my order already!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
Why won't it let you add it to the cart??? CALL THEM!!!! I see the stock getting lower by the minute! I must be the first person in Canada to get one ordered :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluezz:
Tried my luck on the online chat - no success:

ME: "This item '60066' cannot be added to your cart, this product is not available!"

Jay: This product is only set to sell as soon as we have them, and they are officially released.

Jay: I do apologize for any inconvenience. I can confirm though, we have not taken orders for this item as of yet.

Jay: There may have been some sales reps who were able to once add this item, however they're items will not ship until the proper release date is set.

Jay: My recommendation would be to check back onto our website, when the item is available, you should be able to type the SKU (60066) into the search bar and find it.

Jay: At this point in time, you cannot get to the item without using the full URL.

ME: any clue when the page will go live?

ME: right now "60066" does not give any results back -- im guessing that'll change?

Jay: I apologize, unfortunately, even we are not subject to that information.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
It's funny, the same guy said he had no idea when that item would be about an hour before I was able to order it - I don't think they have ALL the information about their own products - the stock list shows they have about 20 available!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] JROCxvl:
I could actually only find the transformer page by following the link you posted. Trying to browse or search for it on the site doesn't find it. I am thinking that since you are in ontario, you were able to purchase from the ontario online warehouse. Being in Alberta they may be restricting the region to people only in BC or Ontario, and that is why myself and bluezz can't add to cart.

This is pure speculation on my part...