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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
Will B&H ship when it releases generally? Looking at B&H and Tiger Direct they both seem to imply that you are getting in line. While Amazon and Newegg stop taking preorders when they run out of stock I think B&H and Tiger just keep taking orders and will ship it when they get it. Anybody have any insight on whether that's the case? Here's B&H's info on their pre-orders:

"This is a new item being released in limited quantity, We are accepting orders and they will be filled in the order they are received. An authorization for this product will be processed upon placing the order. Your order will only be charged at time of shipment."
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
B&H basically allows for overflow and will fulfill orders in priority for time of order. In other words, they could have 20 units and 50 pre-orders so the first 20 would get shipped out and then they'd start with number 21 when another unit arrived.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Novaglarion:
ASUS Transformer Prime Gets Official Release Dates
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mlee112:
Awesome an official release date!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Yeah!!!! I Pre-ordered it and chose the 1 day shipping option, so does that mean Gamestop will ship on the 7th to get it to me by the 8th or will they ship on the 8th and I get it on the 9th?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RussianMenace:
Give them a call and ask. I've never pre-ordered anything online from Gamestop so I don't know about their practices, but Amazon on multiple occasions has shipped 24-hours in advance so that my item arrived on release day.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mapas01:
Looks like I will be heading to Best Buy next Thursday!!! :D

Does anyone here recall if the orig Transformer had a display model on release day?

I am pretty much sold on this, but since I've never had a tablet, I would love to at least play with a display model for a few minutes before I invest $500+.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DarsVaeda:
I won't call this official. Asus said a lot in the past Weeks depending on whom you ask.

I call it official of it is on the website.

Any links for that?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
won't call that Official from Asus, all that we already know here on XDA :)

The information in the link above is just put together using what we already know.

Store has listed for sale on 8 december. and also 25 december so all come to what store you look at.

EU release in January, and that info can come from Australia (I think) Asus hade said January release.

December 1 came from the poster that one on XDA have posted and translated.

So nothing new really.

Only 1 day left and we will have all info about dates and specifications
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
I thought the article said per an Asus official spokesperson?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nook-color:
Heck no man.

Took at least a month or two til you could find it in stores. TF101 Rollout, supply was low and people were grabbing every Asus tablet before it was on the shelf. Fry's was the retailer that I remember reading getting devices on the shelf first.

Hopefully there won't be the shortages on a second generation product rollout. Asus isn't trying to roll the product worldwide at the same time, so that may bode well for Americans this go around.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MrGiggles:
I have a sad feeling we won't see anything till mid dec.. just before every holiday starts... :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RJM77:
Asus has confirmed December 8 for the US	and January for Europe.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sontin:
Do you have a Source?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jblah:
http://www.businessinsider.com/asus-transformer-prime-launching-december-8-2011-11

http://www.netbooknews.com/40522/asus-transformer-prime-gets-official-release-dates/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sontin:
that's not Asus.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RussianMenace:
^ +1. The first source is speculating the US release and the second source is based on the first.:rolleyes:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jblah:
source was a spokes person from Asus. You are not going to get anything "official" from asus until tomorrow. I guess we'll see.

update: here is another: http://www.slashgear.com/asus-transformer-prime-hits-us-december-8-says-taiwan-30198863/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yatyas:
Amazon Delivery estimate

Apparently Amazon has updated my order to reflect an estimated delivery of Jan 12th. You can take that for what it is worth (which isn't much). Lets hope the 8th is a good date.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sontin:
All the sites link to netbooknews. Asus Germany said that they will ship to shops this year. Both are "official" but yet not really confirmed by Asus.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
This is all exciting news. I will either preorder one when I can or hopefully grab one out of best buy before they sell out. Since best buy a major Asus partner/retailer, hopefully they'll have them in stores for sale. However long the supply lasts. I'll just give my iPad to my woman once I get this new toy ;). My jail broken iPad has done well for me and look forward to the new experience with Asus Transformer Prime tablet.

Can anyone tell me if the Android tablet only apps/games has increased significantly yet? I have my iPad tweaked/Modded like a Mofo. I have some great apps n games up here and I know not all iPad apps are available for Android also. I have dream board Honeypad for my iPad which basically turns it into an Honeycomb Android tablet with widgets n everything. I love the look of it and makes my iPad seem like a whole new device. Only thing is original iPad only has like 256mb of ram so once widgets n everything running, I get low on ram quick..lol. If I can do all this cool things with an original iPad and only 256mb of ram, I can just imagine the possibilities once I get my hands on this prime. I'm so exciting for all this new technology coming out. That sony tablet, that folds, with dual 5 in. Screens is about to be released also n looks very cool. That wedge shape tablet they have out now is very nice n snappy also.

Wow, just imagine once Prime drops n gets n XDA developers hands. 4 cores to over clock, OMFG! Lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] richB7:
No changes to either of my Amazon orders, still after December 25th.....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yatyas:
When you go into the order and it says will ship after Dec 25th, look at the top of the page. That is where my estimated delivery date is.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
I looked on mine and I don't see an estimated date still. Did u order on the Nov 22?

Sent from my Sensation Z710a via the XDA Premium App
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yatyas:
Order Placed: November 22, 2011

Edit* I did have to go in and change the shipping though. When I ordered the only shipping option was 3-5 day so I had to go in and change it to 1 day.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] duckied:
I also order Nov 22nd and probably most likely one of the first since i got it for discount ~ $492, and it shows after Dec 25. But i highly doubt if you order on the 22nd of Nov that it will come that late. I'm sure it will be shipped out as soon as every other retailer :)

But seriously the wait is killing me too...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DuranC:
I just received an email from Best Buy Canada this morning. "Release Date: December 5, 2011"

5 more long long days...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] knoxploration:
From the first article:

"According to a spokes person [sic] at ASUS"

If true, that's not speculation.

---------- Post added at 12:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:12 PM ----------

I can tell you from bitter experience with Amazon at the TF101 launch that by changing your shipping date or anything else to do with your order, you put yourself to the back of the queue.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cotr:
Amazon Preorder

I also re-ordered on the 22nd and am showing a post Xmas delivery.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jleewong:
Gamestop told me that the item ships Dec 9th, and I wont receive it till Dec 12th with overnight shipping because Dec 9th is on a Friday.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yatyas:
If that is the case I am going to be super pissed
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] timit0929:
After hearing that Asus has said that the Prime will be released on the 8th, I checked my Amazon pre-order. I assumed it hadn't changed yet, and it does still say that it will arrive after december 25th. So, being impatient, I did an online chat with one of their reps. He told me that they are "out of stock" (obviously) and are not expecting more stock until December 20th. I'm hoping that that means they will take more orders on the 20th and all of the pre orders will ship around the 8th, but who knows. I then explained that the release date is the 8th, and asked if they normally have a delay between an items release and when they recieve stock and he said yes. Maybe he didn't understand me, i've never pre ordered a tablet from them, but that's what I was just told five minutes ago.

Take it with a grain of salt I suppose. Hopefully Amazon updates their ship dates soon to clear the fog.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cowballz69:
Why would people buy at bestbuy and pay more for taxes? Rather buy a cover to protect the prime with the money ill throw away in taxes
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] newellj79:
Just to chime in. I too ordered from Amazon on the 22nd. Website says post Christmas. I have to believe that Amazon being one of the biggest retail outlets in the world will have it and ship it by the 8th like everyone else. If they haven't charged my bank account by the 7th I may cancel the order and go wait in line on the 8th. It is pretty nice saving $30 in taxes though. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cortical:
Source or it didn't happen ... ASUS Germany said on Facebook that they cannot confirm any speculation about a release date because they just don't know.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DarsVaeda:
Seems they have order not to release any information before the conference tomorrow.

If they do not know it for real...oh well...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sontin:
For example:

http://blog.notebooksbilliger.de/je...och-dieses-jahr/comment-page-1/#comment-14608

(Asus asked us to remove the timeframe because it was not for the public).

Before they edited the posting they said that asus germany confirmed a shipping date in week 49/50.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RussianMenace:
For me it's because Discover card gives me 10% ($50) cashback on purchases @bestbuy.com through the holidays. Plus it nets a $10 gift card through reward points. So even with taxes I'm getting the Prime for $465. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] newellj79:
Nice!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vonslydog:
After I changed my shipping date from 3-5 day to 2 day, I got the Jan 9 estimate from amazon too, and was afraid of exactly what you said (moving to the end of the queue). I did the online chat help, and the guy gave me mixed answers, but when I did phone help with them, the person I talked to and her supervisor assured me that changing shipping options does not affect your position in the queue. I'm not 100% sure what to believe at this point.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] iboj007:
Sadly it is true. I just spent the last 30 minutes on with Amazon about this and since we changed our shipping to 1 day, it bumps us to back of the line of preorders.

Hopefully, the entire list of preorders are locked in for the first batch since they arent accepting new preorders.

Apparently the system is automated and there's nothing they can do to fix it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yatyas:
I got that same answer from them. They said upgrading your shipping does not lose your place in the queue. Guess we will have to wait and see.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vonslydog:
Infuriating. That is what the guy told me on online chat, then he changed his story. Then on the phone they said it wasn't the case. The worst part is that most of us "changed" our orders to fix something that THEY screwed up in the first place (not allowing 2 day shipping when we initially pre-ordered). I understand that it's an automated system, but it's a serious flaw if when the computer makes a mistake, a person can't go fix it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
It better ship on the 9th or im gonna be pissed!

got it pre-ordered through gamestop on the 22nd....

the 19th is just too far away!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] iboj007:
exactly! You would think a company like Amazon would notice things like this.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blaziner18:
im hearing all sorts of stuff right now, has anyone got the sauce for a release date?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
If you hadn't realized it yet, the "this item will ship

after

tag is only there because they attach it to all orders placed around the holidays for determining whether you will receive something in time for christmas. You could go pre-order anything that did not have a release date right now and it will tell you that. I don't think it has any bearing on when the Prime will ship.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vonslydog:
Yeah, I figured that, and I wasn't worried about it when that was ALL it said. I wasn't until I made a "change" and a hard delivery date showed up that I gave it a second thought. There could be multiple explanations for that behavior...

1) Initially I ordered early enough for the first batch, which would be released on the official release date (TBD in December). By "changing" my order, I got moved to the end of the line, which was in the second batch, which has a firmer release date in January.

2) When you initially pre-order an item without a release date, they "hide" the expected shipping date, which at that point in time is just some generic place holder date. By making a "change," the system isn't smart enough to remember that it's a pre-order, so it un-hides whatever generic date they used as a place holder.

I feared #1. Amazon's online chat first told me #1, then #2, then essentially did the internet equivalent of hanging up on me. Amazon's phone support then told me it was DEFINITELY #2.

It seems like different people are getting different explanations from Amazon, so I really don't know anymore. At this point, I am choosing to believe that it is explanation #2, because I guess I'm hoping for the best.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] HuskerWebhead:
It occurred to me that the release date for the dock, from what I've seen, has been listed after the tablet releases....around that Jan 6th timeframe. Perhaps Amazon is mistakenly looking at that date instead of the date the tablet itself is released?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
How sure are we that Amazon won't be getting more units right away? Isn't it possible that the January date is just a placeholder because they're not sure when the next shipment will come in?

I'm really wanting to get one right away, but also like the idea of saving on taxes (about $40 in my neck of the woods).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blaziner18:
i just talked to my local futureshop and i was told by them that they will most likely have some in store, so if you wanna preorder it, then you will get one FOR SURE, BUT you will have to wait.

im taking a risk so i can get mine right away.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
By the time we get the release date, it won't be the first pad to have a quad core and won't be the first to sport ICS! It will be outdated before it even ships! Lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jleewong:
If I dont receive my pre-order by Dec 12th I will cancel it and either try to get one in-store or just wait for something better to come along.

I read that Asus is trying to be like apple when it comes to releases so hopefully after the Dec 1st Prime show they will most def be selling by the 9th.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jmt230:
After hearing reports of orders being pushed back, I chatted with a rep from amazon as well. She told me that those with one day shipping would get them first. I asked once more just to clarify and she said that as soon as the product is in stock, I will get mine in one to two days. I also asked if they had more info on a release date, and she said they were waiting to hear from Asus. Not that any of this is any more conclusive than what others are reporting, but its one more bit of info added to the mix...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nostalgie:
Looks like the US release date is the 8th with Taiwain getting it on 1 December:

thinq.co.uk/2011/11/30/asus-transformer-prime-release-date-confirmed

I'm in Australia and order mine through Amazon, I also changed my shipping date the other day so I hope I dont get bumped down as I ordered mine on the day pre-orders first became available. I was hopi9ng to get it in time for Christmas but I dont like my chances.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
They got there info from Netbook as well. It looks like everyone is just coping and pasting what Netbook posted up earlier this morning
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] arika44:
Dec.19th is confirmed by multiple android website
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dpwhitty11:
Engadget just posted a very thorough review of the Prime.

*jizz*
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
Engadget says 19th. so bestbuy was right
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] knoxploration:
Well, I'm sorry to say I was 100% right. Engadget's review is out, and the Transformer Prime -- although maybe louder -- has downgraded audio compared to the TF101. It's monaural, and Engadget criticised the poor speaker placement as well.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-review/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jleewong:
If it really comes out Dec 19th I will cancel my pre-order. I first became intrested in this tablet when they said it was coming Nov 9th... Became abit annoyed when it got pushed back to Dec 9th, but Dec 19th is just silly.

Going to be alot of other tablets coming out in 2012 within the next few months so if its not Dec 9th like Gamestop promises I will just spend the money elsewhere on a company that doesnt have to keep delaying release just to boost sales. (throws Optimus prime helmet at wall) :mad:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] CandyNJ66:
You need to perhaps gain some perspective and patience. Surely you can wait 2 weeks for a gadget that once you own, will quickly make you forget your temper tantrum :)

I'm disappointed too but Dec 19 is very close and I'm happy I pre-ordered it on day 1 from Amazon next day shipping!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Patience is a virtue. Gives me more time to get money together for it..lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Hopes that the wifi issues is being fix before shipping. Because I will not have any warranty on my device so can't send it to repair if that is needed to fix this eventually problem :/

AnandTech and cnet reports slow wifi in their reviews
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ckoadiyn:
What are you reading it doesn't say that it isn't as good. it says they dismiss hope of stereo sound and its not in the best of spots however the sound is quite good doesn't say its better or worse....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
AndroidCentral

"The Prime touts having stereo speakers. But unlike in the Transformer and most other Android tablets we've used, they're only coming out of one section of the device. That means when you're holding the tablet in the normal landscape position, everything sounds like it's coming out the right-hand side of the device, because it is. It's a pretty disappointing change -- especially if you've used tablets with proper speakers"
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ckoadiyn:
Thanks I asked cause dude said engadget had said that n that is kind of upsetting but what iv noticed is anything that has a 10in screen the speakers are just not loud at all from tablets to netbooks they all are quite.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nostalgie:
I'll believe a date when Amazonsays it has been shipped to me i reckon:

Although earlier rumors had pegged US availability for the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime a bit sooner, Asus has let us know that it expects US online availability for the tablet beginning on December 12th and December 19th for brick-and-mortar stores. Those release dates could change slightly depending on how many pre-orders Asus needs to fill first, but it looks like a sure bet you'll be able to pick one up before the year is out. Unfortunately, there's no word yet on when the 3G models will arrive in the US.

Pricing will be $499 for the 32GB version and $599 for the 64GB version, with an extra $149 on top if add in the keyboard dock. Curious to know whether this 10.1-inch, quad-core, Android 3.2 tablet is worth that much money? Look no further than our comprehensive review of the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime. You can also check out Asus' promotional video for the tablet below.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] adiliyo:
i wonder why they don't state a date for online sales/pre orders.

this is getting really frustrating, all i want is amazon or asus to tell me when my tablet is going to ship, and if it's after 12/25, i'm not going to be a happy camper, i'll still buy it, but i won't be [as] happy :P
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] delpiero223:
In Germany it will come end of Dez. or beginning of january.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DarsVaeda:
Stop giving statements without valid sources!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jblah:
i'm also going to be canceling mine. i needed it on the 16th due to my long trip to india. if i can't get it then, i might aswell get a netbook and wait to see how tegra 3 plays out and perhaps get a better deal later on in 6 months or so.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] richB7:
Where'd the 12th come from? To quote Engadget;

" ASUS announced today that the WiFi-only models will be available through online sellers the week of December 19th, and in retail the week after."
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] delpiero223:
Source is Asus Germany on Facebook :thumbup:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jblah:
where did you get that?

Asus Transformer Prime US release date official: Dec. 12 online, Dec. 19 retail

http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/1/2...us-release-date-official-dec-12-online-dec-19

i saw this date at multiple places also.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Magnesus:
On Polish Facebook there was a statement that "they are working on" having the Transformer Prime in December. But knowing them it will be here in... February. :p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bimboy:
I'm sorry. Where do you see that it is worse than that TF101? I have not seen a comparison at all... They seem to compare it to the front facing speaker 10.1N, and that's about it... and they also say the sounds is quite good.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DarsVaeda:
Support a screenshot or link please, till now all they said (what I saw) was: we can not give any statement yet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sontin:
http://de-de.facebook.com/ASUS.Deutschland?sk=wall#!/ASUS.Deutschland?sk=wall&filter=1

First: We don't comment rumours.

Second: Shipping is end of december or beginning of january, next week we will have more information
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] delpiero223:
Here it is, when You are capable of reading German :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DarsVaeda:
Danke dir :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
seems as though website are confused because of the week wait for retail stores. 12 or 19th.. hmm