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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
I had the exactsame thing on Friday said it would ship the 28th. I too got overnight shipping so will hopefully have it in hand tues! Let's pray GameSpot isn't pulling our leg.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] suwu10:
Just found this. Gamestop says December 9th

http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/11/gamestop-lists-transformer-prime-release-date/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jonboyuk:
Good point, how much is that likely to be, any idea? Could I forego it by getting my friend to open it and use it first, our is that a bit dodgy?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yogibogi:
i want to order from gamestop but i dont know what color they ship

it doesnt say anything about the color of the prime
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Blueman101:
Newegg is showing a release date of 12/08/2011

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230217&Tpk=asus prime
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DJ H-Up:
Probable Release Date GER/EU

This could be a hint to the release date in GER respectively the Eurozone, couldn't it be...!?

1. Amazon EU marked my pre-order of the optional TF Prime Keyboard Docking as to be shipped out from Dec 17th to 27th. The status of the tablet (64GB version w/o docking) stays unknown. But as releasing accessories prior to the core product does not make any sense to me the TF Prime might be shipped out as well by that date or even before.

2. The market-leading german online retailer notebooksbilliger.de showed CW50 as shipping date when the pre-order started. So this will be Dec 12th to 16th. Though they removed that infomation one day later (maybe at Asus demand). But I am quite sure that big retailers who receive big contingents must know something, just due to logistic reasons.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jleewong:
That is true it said Dec 9th, but Gamestop order verification assured me that its shipping out Nov 28th.

---------- Post added at 12:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:25 PM ----------

"i want to order from gamestop but i dont know what color they ship

it doesnt say anything about the color of the prime"

I do beleive it is the amethyst grey, I saw this color in a video and it looks great :)

They also sell the keyboard dock which is ordered says it ships Dec 1st.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slayaman22232:
Seeing this video makes me want this even more although it doesnt show much.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/eee-pad-transformer-prime-gets-handled-fawned-over/?m=false
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] coolbomb:
That’s interesting information for me :)

I did a pre-order on amazon.de and was kind of "scared" if I made the "right" decision. But expecting a ship around that days is ok for me. What would be amazing is to have it before 24th :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kristovaher:
I do hope that all of you who order a dock from amazon.de know that German keyboard layout is not a QWERTY, but is instead a QWERTZ, which for me is extremely unusual as I've been on US/UK and Estonian QWERTY keyboards my whole life.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gogol:
Doh! Thanks for this! :)

I canceled my order.

And I don't read German language, so I did it using translator.

I hope the below response was correct for cancellation:

Ihre Bestellung wurde erfolgreich storniert - für diese stornierte Bestellung fallen selbstverständlich keinerlei Kosten an.

Sie haben soeben Ihre Bestellung #xxx vom 28. November 2011 storniert.

Status: Storniert
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] johnrclem:
has anyone found the 'origami' cover yet for if you're not using the dock?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] coolbomb:
ohhhhh ****!!!!!...

Thank you for pointing out that, I'm going to cancel the order right now :(, and also it's a very bad news... Now I dont know where to pre-order mine :(

I'm now a very unhappy camper :(

UPDATE: Well, I can have the keyboard map on US/QWERTY with a QWERTZ physical keyboard right?, its all about the configuration right?... Example, I have a Spanish physical keyboard layout with a US configuration on my SO. I know where all the keys are so, If I can do this I may hold my order untill I found another place for europe... If I dont, then I'm not going to cancel the amazon.de one :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] degeneration:
Ugh. I hit refresh and the page didn't actually refresh. Now I feel annoying having posted the gamestop link again. I was kind of hoping to find out today would be the day and that my amazon order would follow suit. Oh well. I wouldn't mind 12/9. I just need to know because I am taking a 3 week vacation in starting december 16 and am curious if I will need to change my shipping address.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
I just got off the phone with best buy Canada and I was told that they will be receiving their first shipment of primes on December 5. They told me also that they can't sell them until the official release date though which is unannounced as of yet so they keep them in storage until then. They also said they will ship preordered items before the release date as long as the customer will receive it on or after the official release date.

Edit: they also hinted that it is common for them to receive stock 3-5 days before it is released.

Sent from my SGH-I896 running MIUI.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
So technically you should have a shipping notice by now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jleewong:
If what Gamestop order verification was correct, I should receive notice by the end pf the day... Really hope they are correct, they have told few people that it ships on Nov 28th that I knw also.

If it doesn't get shipped I may just put on my prime helmet, wait and cry till it arrives...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
what do you think, will the 64GB version be available the same day as 32gb?

want the 64GB but can't stand on the side line and look when people gets there 32gb
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] djsaad1:
I am starting to have my doubts the 64gb will be available the same day since some stores don't have them for preorder.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
I keep hitting refresh on my email to see if I got a confirmation yet from Gamestop.... refresh, refresh....

:eek:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Is pre-ordering from gamestop bad, I saw in another post that some people don't like to. I was going to preorder to get the extra games and powerup points from them.Is this a wise decision?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jleewong:
Refresh, refresh, rub optimus primes belly, refresh, refresh, put megatron in garage, refresh!

If it doesn't happen by 8:30pm its not happening... You should call Gamestop and ask them to confirm the date given to us, I would but I'm at work alll day today and tomorrow.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ericc191:
The Transformer Megatron is next...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] paul8944:
+1

sent from my Oxygen desire
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ravynmagi:
I just assumed some stores are not carrying the 64GB model because it is going to be much less popular.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
I really wouldn't hold my breath.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Glowball http://www.tegrazone.com Just appear on tegra zone. Maybe a sign that Prime and Tegra3 is on its way :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] starfcker69:
On my Amazon order invoice, it still says "The following item will arrive after December 25, 2011. "

We'll see if it really ships the first week of December. I'm guessing there was a production snag.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
Pre-Ordered mine on 26th at Gamestop overnight. Hopefully the order confirmation means for sure I will be receiving one and not get put on backorder if there isn't enough of em. Already have 32gb micro sd card ordered as well. So excited!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
well its almost 6pm here no email from gamestop, sigh thought the 11/28 date was wishfull thinking. Guess we have to wait till the 12/9 date....wahhhhh:(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jleewong:
(Puts on optimus prime helmet and folds hands)

Well just got off phone with Gamestop and they admitted that they were horribly wrong about the releasev date, Gamestop oder verification didn't get updated on the new date untill today :p

That being said, the hawt lady I talked too assured me that the prime WILL ship Dec 9th and I should receive it on the 12th. Owell but atleast we have a solid shipping date now

(Brings megatron back inside from garage)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] StuMcBill:
I think Transformer Soundwave or Transformer Starscream would be good! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
bestbuy says i'll recieve it by 18-23 of december? sent out on 16th or something
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rob Irizarry:
Amazon still showing jan 6 for the 64GB Amethyst grey and no date yet for the docking station...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] neonjcv:
For me it says January 9 - 32GB Champagne / Ordered November 22

I really hope it ships around Dec 6-9 (so many rumors) :confused:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] McKrout:
You and me both. Hoping for that 9th release date though, since that's my birthday ;-)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] degeneration:
I just updated my order to 1 day shipping and it says January 6th.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
What's the difference between Order Confirmation and Order Verification at Gamestop? When I pre ordered mine I received only order confirmation.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] iboj007:
I did that the day it appeared on Amazon and mines also says January 6.

32gb Champagne.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bob Smith42:
Newegg ASUS TF201-B1-GR Transformer Prime (Grey)

ASUS TF201-B1-GR Transformer Prime - Grey NVIDIA Tegra 3 1.30GHz 10.1" Wide XGA 1GB Memory DDR2 32GB Flash HDD Integrated Graphics

OUT OF STOCK. ETA: 12/08/2011.

Newegg $499 + $11.26 shipping
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
That really suck I was so excited thinking we were gonna get it today! Patience is not my virtue!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RussianMenace:
Seems like a lot of pre-order places are out of stock now too...man this thing is selling like crack.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Ritchie’s Room that made a review some day ago have posted this.

" Ok hi everyone, the response to the article and the video has been overwhelming to say the least. However during this same time we have also been in discussions with ASUS Australia (about??? I can’t really say) and have agreed to hold back releasing the follow up video until DEC 1. We appologise for any inconvenience but rest assured the video is ready to go and will be released on that date. A little frustrating I know, but will be worth the wait. Thanks for all your support guys, keep the conversation going."

ent from my GT-P7510 using xda premium
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
Probably has a lot to do with this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1368020
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
GameStop

Looks like they moved the release date to "

Release Date 12/19/2011

." :/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jblah:
where did you see that? it still says 12/8/11 on newegg. i was lucky to have preordered it from newegg. it says out of stock now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] emil10001:
Is that the GameStop date? I just checked their site and they list the tablet/controller bundle as going out on the 9th, and the tablet only as the 19th. My guess is that they are doing it that way to encourage people to buy the bundle so that they can make a bit of extra money on the sale. Otherwise if you want to buy from GameStop, you've got to wait an extra 10 days.

Also, who is getting dates of Jan 16th? Is that from Amazon? What was the date of your order and what model? I ordered on Nov. 22 the 32GB Gray, and it is still showing 'after Dec. 25', but since I don't need to update the shipping or anything like that, I'm not going to touch it. I am curious if people getting the 16th as a date ordered on the second Amazon pre-order. (I seem to remember that it went up on the 22nd, then sold out and went up again and sold out again.)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
Gamestop - I didn't order the bundle. I checked earlier and release date changed to 12/19 from 12/09

Looks like you could be correct on that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Maybe they sold out there first wave of inventory and have a second wave set to ship on the 19th. Maybe we will find out more stuff on the 1st.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] droidx2.3.3:
So does anyone think I'll be able to get one for Christmas. I didn't pre order.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DutchDanny:
You can Pre-order here as far as i can see:

http://www.tigerdirect.com
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] holmern:
B&H already charged my CC for one.. thought they wouldn't do it until they shipped it but it says pending right now. Hopefully that means something will happen soon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RussianMenace:
Don't get your hopes up too much. A lot of the time, the PENDING status is the merchant getting credit authorization from your credit card to ensure funds are available. My Best Buy order did the same thing, it should clear in a day or two.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] droidx2.3.3:
That's the thing. I can't pre order.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RussianMenace:
Why "can't" you pre-order, if you don't mind me asking? As per your question, you may be able to snag one from BestBuy or maybe Gamestop once they're out.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] droidx2.3.3:
I'm only 15 and don't have a credit card. But I talked my mom into doin it for me. So its pre ordered now
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
someone brought this up earlier how do you get stereo sound from only one speaker?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dpwhitty11:
Magic.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RussianMenace:
+1......well, that and unicorns.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] HeavenlyWinds:
+1 for a completely useless +1 and for unicorns.

I'm so exited to get my Transformer Prime. I swear, when december 12th comes, i'll camp in front of my front door waiting for the mailman to give it to me.

Next eepad: The Asus EE-pad Transformer Appleslicer
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
Why would BB only carry the champagne key dock I wonder. I can't decide which color to pre-order anyway. I am thinking of ordering that bundle from gamestop but I could really care less about a $40 gamepad. I already have 30 gamepads laying around my house as it is. But if it's true that it will release on the 9th it might be worth it. I get the feeling though that all the release dates are going to end up closer to the 19th and not the 9th. Where all can we still preorder? BB, GameStop, and Tiger Direct?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RussianMenace:
Looks like 19th is the day....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
Thanks for the link. However, I tend to agree with that post. Gamestop seems thoroughly confused. That Dec 1st event in Taiwan still has me hopeful. I still can't decide who to pre-order from. Luckily for me, I am still waiting on a bonus check before I make a purchase. I just hope the USPS doesn't make me miss this tablet before Christmas.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rob Irizarry:
According to http://ritchiesroom.com/2011/11/30/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-review-to-be-released-soon/, Asus is making an announcement on Dec 1... Asus Australia asked them to take down the site's very popular Transformer Prime first look video until then.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jleewong:
OMG, im totally confrizzled for shizzled!

On Gamestop.com they show:

32gb Transformer Prime release date Dec 19th!

But also on Gamestop.com they show:

32gb Transformer Prime Bundle release date Dec 9th!

WTHizzle??? I did read somewhere that the bundle from gamestop was suppose to ship earlier than the non-bundled, I really hope this is true or I may just start throwing poo!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
Bottom line is the official event is in Taiwan on Dec1 and they will have devices with ICS for sale. We will know the final answer tomorrow, but i would be surprised if we had to wait until the 19th.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jleewong:
If we end up having to wait till the 19th im throwing poo at you!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] knoxploration:
I agree, don't get your hopes up. That is B&H standard practice. One of my orders when the original Transformer TF101 came out was from B&H. They charged my credit card immediately, but never shipped anything to me until my order was cancelled many days later, nor did they even have a vague idea of a ship date when I cancelled. (And I don't mean a hold, they actually *charged* me, then ran a refund when I finally gave up and cancelled the order.)

B&H charging your card means nothing at all.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] morphiend:
i'm pretty bummed about the 500 price tag for the tf2. i would much rather prefer a 16 gb version at 399. asus better get this thing out soon because i think amazon is right on their heels.

if the rumors are true about a 10.1 tablet from amazon packing kal-el i think the transformer 2 will drop in price fairly quickly. if amazon does have a 10.1 in. kal el tablet in the works i doubt it'd be more than 399. heck, with the kindle fire at 199 i wouldn't even be surprised if it came in at 299 which would be an instant game changer imo.

i understand that asus is trying to make money off the tf2 but one of the biggest pros of the tf1 was the low price. now they're trying to compete with apple in the high end tablet market and we know what happens when companies try to compete with apple.

on the high high end the samsung slate tablet pc is looking mighty enticing as well but at 1100 bucks it's too much for me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 9mmpistol:
I know this is just wild speculation, as indeed this whole thread is, but it is kind of fun so here are my two cents.

With this release of Ice Cream Sandwich being targeted as one os to rule them all, phones and tablets. I would be pretty surprised if on launch day they don't show it off on a phone and a tablet, to demonstrate how it adapts. And historically they like to show off new software on new hardware which is released soon after to drive sales.

If the suggestions of the TF2 being the first mainstream Tegra 3 device are true then it would become the obvious choice (I mean there is no style in showing off your shiney new os on last years toy) to sit alongside the new nexus. So I would guess we could catch a glimpse of the TF2 at the ICS event and see it available sometime in November. Otherwise Asus are missing a trick to get the boost of being (briefly) the only ICS tablet.

Hopefully they won't rush it too much!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xPSYCHOTRONx:
I was at bestbuy today geting a friend a wifi router and played with the tf1. I was soo tempted to snag one. But i stayed strong and didnt buy in hopes we hear something soon about the tf2.

My friend tried to play devils advocate and said i could return it in 30 days if the good news is about an early release of the tf2 is out but i still decided to wait lol.

Sent from my EVO 3D w/ Tapatalk
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] asdfuogh:
Shoulda done the 30 days thing. It's hard to know if you'd need or use a tablet without actually trying it out first... I was lucky that this lovely TF is so frakking awesome :).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xPSYCHOTRONx:
Hehe yea i know i will like a tablet for sure. Just didnt want to jump the gun with info for the new tab due any time now. If they announce it to come out in 6 months or somthing i will most likely pull the trigger on the tf1.

Sent from my EVO 3D w/ Tapatalk
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] starfcker69:
Specs not released for the TF 2 but as mentioned the model #, at least in the UK might be TF201-1I020A.

I hope they include a USB port in the TF 2, but I doubt it. Why do people buy Thrives and Acer Iconia Tabs? USB. By the way, I bet these Thrive haters have never used one. Slightly thicker, very nice build quality and SD, not microSD slot. Not everyone wants to carry a dock. And the USB dongle for the TF is US$30. I hate having to carry around an extra cable that can easily be replaced.

My guess? No TF 2 in the US until early December.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PatrickVogeli:
my guess? Early February until we see those TF2 regularly in stores and not always "Sold Out"
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] phoenix573:
We'll here's a spark of good news, promotional video's have been released by Nvidia (Tegra 3 announcement) and Asus (TF2)

Looking at the Asus Transformer 2 promo video, it seems like they have redesigned the keyboard dock (overall the impression seems to be alot thinner and has a very sleek look), so it looks like the current dock might not be compatible after all. They seem to have added a flash to the camera from what I can see. The only thing Im worried about is, the tablet seems to be thinner, but that could mean that certain ports might get the boot and probably no chance of a non-dock usb, but we will have to see.

With Nvidia and ASUS releasing these promo's, it can only mean that it's creeping closer to our doorstep :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rirawin:
I pay more if its more metal as in the zenbooks then the cheap plastic of the TF.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] goodintentions:
I'm a little pissed at the new trailer for the tf2. It tells us absolutely nothing. More speculations. Nothing more.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
I was going to say the same thing, but then I watched the video again and noticed that the docking switch looks very similar to the current doc, and in the same place.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] starfcker69:
So only Kal-El/quad core tablet info for Asus and Archos. The next Toshiba is supposed to have a TI 2 core at 1.5Ghz, not quad, and not even a rumor from Acer or Motorola. Seems that the picking for quad tablets will be slim until early 2012.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rirawin:
I doubt the dock will fit, if anything I don't want a silver transformer with a the bronze dock. Ghastly.

Love the look of it but I want stability in OS, people cry how great Honeycomb was and freedom blah blah but compared to iOS at least I had some stability in the damm device.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cowballz69:
if the tab fits the dock who caes about color, asong as it works till u build some cash or wait on a good deal for updated dock
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rirawin:
I would care.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
For anyone who hasn't seen it yet:

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/10/19/asus-releases-transformer-2-teaser-could-happen/

Like I have already said... I would expect it in November some time... defiantly before years end. You know they want it out by holiday shopping season.

Also presidents of both Asus and Nvidia are speaking this week at AsiaD.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Flexa:
No chance for this year release. It is not in ASUS Q4/2011 lineup so no release for this time.

My geuss, since i work with/for asus for a few years, Q2/2012.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xuser:
My game plan for TF1: Unroot, install stock ROM, place in box with receipt (still under warranty till 8/2012). Sell on CL.

Roll around naked in bed with my TF2! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] VersutusVulpes:
I am not seeing an SD card reader on the right side of the keyboard. I hope it wasn't dropped in this version of the dock.

I do like how skinny it looks though...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mikelt89:
You crazy, I have done that with my tf1 already.