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[Eee Pad Transformer General] cold0ero:
You know, for those that say don't blame Asus, I would just like to give a quick explination as to why people should.

A) Rushed launch means no planning. There are many other fields (such as cellphone markets for example) where many times there is an organized method of distribution. A retailer gets stock in and is told to hold until X date in order to sell it. This way the supply is there, it is known if there is large or slim supply, and retailers are prepared on what to tell people.

B) Asus would have been better off delaying the launch, and most likely would have, if they found out the retailers hadn't gotten in the shipments yet. I bet you many retailers are just as pissed off because now they have a tarnished reputation due to Asus's inability to organize a proper launch. These customers now think that Tiger Direct or Amazon is a horrible place to shop. Some people might say the retailers shouldn't have sold what they didn't have, but truth be told, you would have been just as angry since Asus says these places will have the device.

C) This situation has brought forth a waist of human resources that could have been well placed elsewhere. It's one thing when a bunch of places launch a device and supply just can't meet demand. People are more understanding to the company because "Hey, they sent what they could and told us where to get it! Our fault for not getting there in time..." Now, the thought process is... "Damn, they didn't even get it to the retailers in time, let alone give them time to prepare for us... what does that say about the company?"

All this in mind, I have loved the products Asus has put out. Technologically speaking, they are not bad with innovation. I don't think people will dispute this fact because we all came here to buy the device and many of us know the kind of product Asus puts out. I will say however, this whole execution on distribution was very very poorly done.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ChristoA1:
Agreed. As much as I hate myself (and ASUS) for it, I have orders in for the Transformer, and I'm *not* settling for the Acer one... ASUS will get my money, bend me over without lube, and tell me to enjoy the ride. And I will... :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] starplaya93:
I haven't read through this whole thread, but have any of you guys actually tried contacting asus yet?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] knoxploration:
Many, many people have contacted them through Facebook, and at least some through Twitter.

Thus far their only response has been to tell us that "[We] love [them], [we] really love [them]", and then fob us off with a vague suggestion that they'll have more stock "in the coming weeks".

http://www.facebook.com/notes/asus-eee/eee-pad-transformer-sold-out-in-north-america/194700557240017

And that, pathetic though it is, has been their only statement on the matter.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Biverson:
I've been trolling around for awhile now trying to see if I want to get the transformer. Seems like most comments are from people that are pissed that they didn't get one. My guess is that Asus is trying to be like Apple in giving something more media hype and making it seem exclusive by not having enough for demand. Epic fail.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EMINENT1:
Just wanted to add to this debacle.

I was up waiting for the moment. When Best Buy went up and so did Amazon, I tried an order with BB until I got to the confirm page where it said ships 5-7 days and it was ship to store with tax, I stopped and went to Amazon where it said "Get it by the 27th if you order within the next 14 hrs."

So, placed the order and it's saying "Not yet shipped" after all that mess with BB.

Their stupid system. Last time I ever order from BB. They're the reason i'm not getting mine this week.

I ordered mine between 10-20 mins. after the page went live. A few of those that got in during that ~10 minute window have theirs on the way with Amazon. Mine's stuck at preorder stage after a rep told me after a call.

Everyone that ordered at Newegg and Tiger Direct Monday that had to wait it out are getting theirs today. FML!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Sundown6:
I don't know about Amazon I think they mostly had an issue where they had a lot more orders then stock.

TD on the other hand I have a major ISSUE with. not only are none of there CSRs on the same page but they seem to tell you anything just to get you off the phone. right after I placed my order I called to be %100 that it ship out that same day was told it will... then placed on backorder. not wanting to be a pain I held off and was like ok check the forum and saw that others where told that an order had come in late in the day and that everyone who ordered before 6:15pm will have theres shipped out in the AM. I was cool with that but then saw others that had talked to CRSs that had got info saying they had no idea when an order come in.

so I Emailed them at 11:30PM pst. got a very canned email at about 7am pst saying that they had no ETA I wanted a little more so I emailed back asking why I was told it ship out the day before when I called and asked if the posts about the very late order where true...

Then came some reports that orders that where made later then mine had been shipped out and then we found a way to check and saw that was true.

Then I got another canned email to my replay that only told me I'd get tracking info once it was shipped so I replayed asking them why orders that where made MUCH later them mine where shipped out and why the orders that shipped seemed to all be ground and 2-day orders to places near the warehouse ... where most next day orders where not shipped even when placed before the others and had a lower order number. no replay that that email.

Then saw that Newegg had stock so I took a chance and ordered and called TD to see what was up and have them drop my order as I had all I was going to take (that and newegg who I have never had an issue with charged my order).

after I saw that someone who had called about the shipment order was told that they'd be put on the list to be one of the first to get it in the next shipment and told they refund there nextday shipping and that it was some type of warehouse issue.

I think some TD orders where shipped after that however the person that was told that was not one of them.

Phil
[Eee Pad Transformer General] edgie168:
Hey guys this is the most important luxury item in my life, how will I ever live without one?

-via Nook Color.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] vtomadness:
I ordered at TD Tuesday at 6:50pm when they were popping in and out of stock, I sniped one. After much confusion and disappointment talking with TD reps, it actually shipped out yesterday with free 2-day air because of the problems. Isn't fair to everyone else, sorry guys.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] BrokenPixel:
With your nook color maybe? j/k
[Eee Pad Transformer General] knoxploration:
Can you tell us which rep(s) you spoke to who were genuinely helpful, and what your order number was, please?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] vtomadness:
I spoke to a rep named Kyle. He upgraded my shipping and "canceled" my order to change shipping, which made me leary. Maybe that had something to do with it. The last 4 of my order number was 4455. As of now it's departed Doraville, GA at 12:23 last night. Expected tomorrow morning.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] edgie168:
This is true.

I'm hoping--PRAYING even--that I can wait til the 32gb versions are released. Because, again, I'm not sure how I'll live without one until then.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Badwolve1:
Please refrain from posting stereotyping/offensive comments, or you will receive an infraction in reference to rule 2.3
[Eee Pad Transformer General] nxp3:
Majority of blame should go to asus for not informing us on WHERE to get this thing, we were all trying to look at retail stores which Amazon says it would be available. Turns out most/all were online. Then Amazon didn't really give good notification. Mine was ordered 26th, I was probably the last few that got in. Cause delivery says 29th...from Target. It was not shipped until today at 6:37pm....Suppose to be here tomorrow.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] AtomicAge:
Retailers must be pissed. Inadequate supply led to this situation. People pre-order, cancel, pre-order some more, and call customer service. Extra work for alot of people.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] iodaed:
"ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101-A1 10.1-Inch Tablet Computer (Tablet Only)" Estimated arrival date: May 17 2011 - May 27 2011

Amazon. Just great.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] cbyter:
Everyone else at market has a plethora of inventory. No one is running around trying to find a Xoom or an Acer tablet.

Asus knew there would be a shortage just based on the EU release. Asus knew that before they announced the US release. ASUS could have held back the US release until they had sufficient inventory, but then they would be just another tablet on the shelf.

Now Asus has massive marketing buzz and consumers who didn't even know there was an alternative to iPad are trying to get an Asus because there is so much buzz and perceived demand.

As much as I am pissed off at Asus for lack of inventory, lack or docks, and lack of bundles - Asus has generated millions in free marketing.

OTOH - Asus may have knowledge of something being release at I/O and knows they have to release before hand while they are still the next great thing.

In the end did Asus drop the ball, the retailers, both?

For consumers, Asus completely screwed people for free marketing and early release. Asus tried to model the Apple hype (shipping a handful every day), but without a huge throng of loyal acolytes willing to forgive every offense.

After reading several hundred pages of comments, I think it's fair to say I've seen customers extremely pissed at TD, Amazon, and Newegg for the issues mentioned in this thread. I think the only nationwide retailer that has not been dragged through the mud by the Asus release has been Best Buy. I'd venture to guess that none of the retailers are going to make a profit on this release because of the huge costs associated with customer service reps and voice contacts for confirmations, cancellations, comped shipping, etc.

I bought a Xoom, which I have been relatively happy with, but will be replacing with the transformer. The only reason I want the Asus is the dock, and no one can get a straight answer from Asus on when we will ever see a dock for sale in the US.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] pyros1:
I'd like to see the thread that says, WHO GOT SCREWED BY ASUS'S DELAYED LAUNCH. if they did delay their release again.

PS. I incorrectly clicked liked your comment...
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] david279:
Can Somebody try the app out on the transformer? And is it optimized for honeycomb?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m1ket:
Ive read in reviews there is alread an app on the tablet pre installed that is compatible with google docs
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frysee:
It is not optimised for tablets, essentially it's just the website in a browser window.

greetz
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshuapurcell:
Thanks for the notice on this new application. From the comments on the market it doesn't look like it is optimized for tablets, but I'm interested to hear from current Transformer owners on how it functions.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m1ket:
Talks about the pre installed one here http://www.anandtech.com/show/4277/asus-eee-pad-transformer-review/8
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dfin13:
"If you supply your Google login credentials you can edit/save documents stored in the cloud."

Excellent.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Magnesus:
I wouldn't say excellent. Google Docs is much more than storage. I hope Google will fix the Android browser to be able to work with Google Docs without any apps. Dual booting Google Chrome OS would be great too.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kermode:
What? No it isn't.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Locri:
It is indeed just opening the docs up in a browser. At first I had a login issue because it hadn't passed authentication yet and I briefly saw the Google Docs mobile login site on it. It has the exact same functionality as if you had opened the Doc up in the browser. It's just a pretty interface to the Google Docs site :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stuntdouble:
Just tried it on my eee pad. It works fine but as stated before it's not optimised layout-wise for honeycomb. Does what its meant to do though.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoeJags:
With the Google Docs app, you can take pictures of text and have it converted to an editable document. My question if anyone has tried it yet is this.......If you take a picture with text AND a picture, does it import the pic also?

I get my Transformer in the a.m. tomorrow, and if no one can answer this, I will try it when I get a chance and follow-up, in case anyone else is interested.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cyberguest:
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[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qhinton:
Most of these guys are kind of slow. There is an actual app that is not via the browser. I'm not sure if its optimized for HC but my guess is yes, why wouldn't they make it for all platforms. I used it today on my EVO so I'm positive it works on HC.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] david279:
Yea it's a application in the market. I hope that's what people are responding about. Also the app works well on my g2 for whatever that's worth.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yu001:
Could not find a way to edit existing docs - no edit button, while newly created and saved document can be edited. Also was able to edit spreadsheet loaded before
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dreadnought001:
I think the confusion is that the front end of the Google docs app where you browse your docs is NOT from the web, it's an actual UI from the app itself. However, once you start viewing a doc or editing it, you are then basically thrown back into the mobile Google Docs webpage, which has very limited functionality.

What I'm saying is, don't expect it to replace a dedicated Office suite anytime soon... :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Magnesus:
I think on tablets Google Docs should work without problems in browser. That it does not right now shows that the browsers are very limited and similar web apps won't work neither. :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Monthama:
hey guys need ur help ^^

think my sgs is bricked tried to flash several stock roms but every time it freeze at dbdata.rfs

dunno what to do .. :S
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davidheffernan:
Can you give some more info please. What ROMs and PIT? And does the phone boot at all?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] curioct:
personally i'd try darkyys ressurection rom with the pit that comes with it and repartition checked.

not had a hole yet that it hasnt gotten me out of.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] .Slane.:
It's not bricked, i've using a "update" ROM (most of ROM dumped from Kies spoofing) with re-partition under Odin => It's doesn't work because these update ROM doesn't in 99% of time the dbdata.rfs which is need for repartition.

If you want to use pit file and repartition, you must use a "Full" ROM like JPU ou XEN JS5 available on SamFirmware.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mrgermy:
This is my first time with a bluetooth device so I'm not sure what the norm is.

I got my device (T-Mobile G2x) paired with my bluetooth receiver (a BluBridge rx) and when I connect it all is well and everything works. The thing is it won't automatically reconnect. Is there something I need to do to get it to automatically reconnect? Or is my best bet to add a bluetooth settings shortcut on my homescreen?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Globespy:
Despite the amazing work by the equally amazing Devs on this site, the single most disappointing aspect of my Vibrant is it's debatable GPS ability. I use my GPS a lot, for navigation and many other apps. I hate having two devices ti lug around with me when really one should suffice.

From inception it's always been a poor performer and finally I'm accepting that it's just a pig with lipstick....

Can anyone recommend an alternative android phone that has stellar GPS abilities?

I'd prefer to stick with either T-Mobile or Sprint since I was a long time customer before I switched to T-Mobile

Thanks.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
I assume you have done everything you could.... even got an exchange if you are at this point....

My Nexus One gives great navigation... you could get one cheap on swappa and keep your T-Mobile plan (esp if you sell you vibrant on swappa)

Example/Link: Here is my G1 on swappa for sale

http://goo.gl/2JRrA
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Globespy:
Thanks! Will give that a try!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] metko:
Hi i sucesfuly installed coredroid hd 1.6 and for some reason i dont have settings app or whats it called and when i pres the windows button on the homescreen and go to settings nothing happens any fix on that?
[Wildfire General] jazzzy786:
I've just come across a great boxing game called Super KO Boxing 2 which works great on the Wildfire. You download a 20Mb file and you also need to download a 150Mb+ data file containing extra animation and sound. Does anyone else know of any other larger games which work well on the Wildfire like this?
[Wildfire General] bx19:
yes there will be games like that which need 100+ MB of game data to be downloaded.

i have seen games like those at www.mobile9.com but i havent tried anyone due to the huge data. have a try there

If u know some heavy games like that, then post and let us know how they are.
[Wildfire General] shiranmotha:
Is it possible to download the data over the pc and to copy it to SD manualy? I dont have wifi here and mobile data costs a lot here.
[Wildfire General] gloc33:
Although I usually try to get a WiFi connection to install my apps directly from the market, manually installing apk files is indeed possible:

http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-to-Manually-Install-APK-Files-on-Android-Smartphones-150487.shtml
[Wildfire General] jazzzy786:
There are no games at that site just a QR code link to their market app to browse and download free ringtones and wallpapers :confused:.

You guys really need a unlimited data download plan. In uk check out Giff Gaff PAYG. Best deals out of all networks. I'm on the £10 goody bag 250 min any network anytime, unlimited text and internet, free giff gaff to giff gaff calls, texts n video calls. Piggybacks on 02 so pretty decent coverage and speeds
[Wildfire General] bx19:
In mobile9.com u should select ur phone as htc wildfire and go to the category SOFTWARES and then go to the folder GAMES. Ok im giving u the direct link, check here:

gallery.mobile9.com/c/htc-wildfire-softwares_3090/1/?fi=43&ff=off

i should have given this before.

Ok remember not every game there will download the 100+ MB game data.

edit: check that site from a pc and not from a mobile.
[Wildfire General] xecessed:
UNIWAR -- online strategy game ..

works like charm... stock 2.2
[General Topics] tommyboy2034:
Running Cyanogen Mod (AOSP ROM), and the first thing I miss from HTC Sense is the way it links contacts. I'd log into facebook, twitter etc, and then it would find all matching contacts and associate them into 1 profile.

With AOSP based roms, I sync facebook/twitter and it never matches up the contacts... my guess is it's based on the contact name and not looking at obvious fields like phone number and email address.

An example. My wife in my contacts has a nickname + 2 emails and a phone number. On facebook, she's got her phone number and email, but when I sync facebook, it doesn't link the 2 contacts, instead it creates duplicates. Rather annoying since emails are unique.

I've tried go contacts but that didn't do a good job... looking for app suggestions at this point... as much as I'd like to run an AOSP based rom.. i gotta admit that htc sense has some really strong points.
[General Topics] Lord Panzer:
Sense *does* have some good stuff. The only thing I haven't been able to recreate with other apps is automatically importing Facebook events to the calendar. I think there's some witchcraft going on there.
[Off-topic] yurigagarin61:
I'm using computer since 1998 (i'm 16 years old :D ) and this forum is the best i've ever joined.I could solve my problems about my hd2.Thanks to everybody! :)
[Off-topic] The El Guapo:
Me too...cool peeps and great info :)
[Off-topic] yurigagarin61:
And multiple OS'es for HD2 :D. I look at posts everyday to find something cool
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
It wouldn't be as good without me ;)
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
Humble much Maxey?

Sparky says Hi. :)

Sent from my Nexus S because it decided to play nice....or telepathically using two tin cans and some string.
[Off-topic] twitch351:
Maxey is a liar haha

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[Off-topic] m0r0n3s:
And I can finally post in the Development forums :D
[Off-topic] twitch351:
My thoughts exactly. :mad:

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[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
Hahaha :D I'm going to do it too every poster who does that, That's no.2 in about 2 hours :p
[Off-topic] duboi97:
Uhmmmm survive a day in the vibrant forums ...then you'll see the "worst " of xda :( such a shame ...
[Off-topic] twitch351:
True. He is rather odd, how are ya amigo?

Edit: But he is also part of the family :)

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[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
:eek::eek::eek::eek: "Different" is the preffered term ;)
[Off-topic] idavid_:
You're not different, just weird :p
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
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[Off-topic] Babydollll:
+1

Just kidding :p

Sparky says Hi. :)

Sent from my Nexus S because it decided to play nice....or telepathically using two tin cans and some string.
[Off-topic] dexter93:
+1

Maxey you can run but you can't hide ;)

[Sig] dId you know? If you Insert a Coin on your Desire, then it levels up to HD, Z or S :[/Sig] !!!! 10 post limit for off topic NOW!!!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LarcusMywood:
I know the camera records 1080p at 30fps, but I was wondering if it records 720p at a higher frame rate such as 60fps? I have been searching but can't find an answer anywhere so hopefully someone with the phone can enlighten me! :)

Already set on getting this awesome phone next week, but recording at 60fps will be the icing on the cake, cheers! :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OHDUSER:
actually if any phone today can do its the sgs2.. now all we need is some modding..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Erislover:
So, according to this story, our phones won't work on AT&T's 3g bands...can devs make it work anyway, like with radio patches or something??
[T-Mobile LG G2x] rukawa2k:
If it's hardware limitation, I doubt devs can help it...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] danyune:
probably same case as the iphone is, will only work on edge speeds on t-mobile, hardware based
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deciple:
adb pull no longer works on my pc, I used to pull things allll the time and now I can only push.

When I attempt to do a pull it only pulls the name with no contents; it says it can't open file as archive.

Anyone else having these problems, and know a solution?