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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
I just ordered mine. Got it with express shipping. 12/27 arrival date.

It looks like Amazon has them in stock as well as the docks. Search for TF201-B1-GR and Amazon is link number one.

I wonder if Asus shipped a bunch without telling people.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] madefl:
Well I just ordered another Prime gray from bestbuy. It says delivery date 12/28. Order is in processing.

So I hope I'll get mine by Wednesday, may mean that I have to cancel my B&H Preorder for the Prime. Will stick with them for the dock, since no one seems to have those right now.

How do you cancel your order from B&H? per Phone only?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Aluminous:
Just got mine here, 12/28 delivery estimate! :D Called BestBuy to confirm and the person I spoke to checked with the warehouse that it was in stock and that this was NOT a backorder. She also mentioned that they're sending units to BestBuy stores Jan 1st.

The version mentioned isn't listed on the website, so you'll need that link (thanks p0k3y!). Apparently they're ordering more of the champagne version too...

Then I called and cancelled at TD, who still didn't have any real idea where my order was. Not particularly impressed with them...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EndUser2012:
I'll wait for my 64gb memory unit thank you
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hihihehe:
so does that mean you won't bump the order to UPS 2-day after Christmas? is not fair for the customer isn't it???

there you go..yet again Best Buy has another shipment and the status is in stock.

is it because Best Buy is larger than B&H and the priority is the top? i'm not from US so i got no idea
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] palmbay24:
At least we won't have to wait for ICS by the time it ships...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] p0k3y:
AMZN's still says 4-7 weeks delivery. Hope the Bbuy one is for real. Won't know until the tracking info. It's amazing that they are still taking orders - over 1 day already. Wonder how many they got. Hope it's not another screw-up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] douggrif:
I ordered a 64GB Champagne model on November 27th. A telephone call to Tiger on December 22nd confirmed Tiger was expecting (hoping?) to ship around January 15th. I think it is worth waiting for it even though some news articles say the 64GB models might not ship til perhaps February 15th.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dunemessiah:
Any idea when Adorama will start shipping? Trying to figure out if I should start putting orders elsewhere... if stock is coming soon then I'm willing to sit tight.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] HelenOster:
ASUS aren't the only supplier who won't give us either an ETA of a back-ordered item, or an estimate - or even a guesstimate - of how many units to expect! All the big camera manufacturers are exactly the same.

Our purchasing managers actually do the very best they can to get the info we need to pass on to our customers, but they are up against it all the time.

The latest is that we have started receiving gear in and shipping it out to our waiting customers; the first shipment had 60 keyboards + 6 units.......but I'm told that we are expecting this to increase to a steady flow within the next fortnight.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] _jws:
Henry,

Unfortunately, the tablet I received looks refurbished:

screen did not look completely clean, had 2 very small scratches by the bezel portion (minor, just someting that led me to suspect this was refurbished)

rubber stopper for power connector was half in-half out, which bent the metal housing a bit

the metal part of the bezel has tiny scratches / dents all around the face of the bezel. i went to gamestop to look at their display unit, and theirs was smooth.

Here is a poor cellphone shot of the metel bezel

The small scratches and dents go all around the unit, it looks like someone opened it previously.

I received a RMA # through a chat representative today, but was told that I would be placed at the back of the queue again. Is it possible to expedite this?

I pre-ordered on 11/24, got sent a refurbished unit, would suck to have to wait as if I just placed an order now.

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wells79:
Thanks, Helen, for the update.

Good to know that there's some movement at least!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] henryp:
We have another shipment too, as of this morning. More back orders will be filled.

I am sorry about this but I am confident beyond all doubt you didn't get a refurb. They came off the truck. got inventoried in, attached to individual transactions and went right back out.

Can we move you back up in the queue? I can't be certain, but I can inquire.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
@henryp, was there any 64Gb Prime in the shipment you recieved today?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mitchR@pp:
My pre-order status just changed to new order processing.

Champagne 32gb - Order Placed 11/27

Dock still shows back order status...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cappurnikus:
Hello Henry, I know you can't go into detail on the shipment but I am curious how far along you are in shipping to the preorders. Can you provide a date of the preorders that you are currently shipping to?

Thank you!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rwarden:
Were any grey in the shipment?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NCC1701-E:
finally

I ordered on 11-22 and finally my gray is shipping

today! I paid with bill me later so they have had my money for awhile.

Henry, it would be nice if you sent out overnight but that is probably hoping for to much. I really hope mine is not damaged or i will be p!$$@d
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] avinash60:
I had ordered mine on 26th (Gray, 32Gb) and it is still showing up as backordered. This is the response I got from the customer representative:

So, I am guessing I will not be getting the prime this year. Seems to be very little stock of gray 32GB TP came in..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DUTCH Van Atlanta:
Any chance that might have been done by ASUS when/if they had to rework it to address WiFi problems? I read somewhere that they brought a bunch back to fix that WiFi problem.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mikeypopps:
Thank You

Yay Now it shows....

UPS Ground In stock, order sent to warehouse
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] avinash60:
When did you order it? And which color?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cappurnikus:
He stated earlier in the thread that he ordered on 11/28. I am also interested in the color however.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monkeydog:
Ordered a grey on 11/26 it's still backordered :(

Hope they get another shipment next week.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NCC1701-E:
Sorry meant to say ordered 11-24 a gray and is shipping out today for what it is worth.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bucko678:
6 units...Bestbuy received 7,500
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mikeypopps:
Color

Its the Champagne/Silver one
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 8BitVoxel:
Thanks for the updates Hellen. It must get terribly frustrating when such ungrateful immature lowlife children in this forum continue to complain each and every day at you.

It's obvious that this is a hot product, there is massive global demand, and there aren't enough to go round yet. Sorry ASUS isn't Apple people, and sorry Adorama isn't a massive corporation aka f**king BestBuy.

Thanks again Helen for all the updates, some really appreciate it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] newtybar:
This is BS and I'm never ordering from TD again.

The only reason I went with them is because they are a "preferred" partner for ASUS. So why are they getting theirs last?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] p0k3y:
My 11/22 pre-order of the grey one shipped today. And of course, so did my BestBuy order from this past weekend. Apparently Asus found their lost factory or something. I guess I will return the BestBuy one since TD doesn't allow returns. What a mess!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thornd7:
Got an email today from B&H Photo that my order has shipped.

I ordered 32gb Champagne color on 11/28.

Shipping Fedex overnight.. I'm watching it via Fedex site.

Come to papa... :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] avinash60:
Happy for all those who have got the device/ have it en route but I am seriously pissed off right now- this is seriously testing my patience to the breaking point. Seems like ICS will come to the device before I see my order from B&H fulfilled.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mr_Armageddon:
My 32GB Grey ordered on 11/22 shipped today! Tracking info puts it at my office on Friday. Suckers didn't even send me an email notification, had to check my order status on the site and was surprised to see that it had shipped. Finally!

I already have all the USB, and SD adapters, screen/body covers, a case, etc, so now just waiting on the dock.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jamesey10:
My gold tablet ordered on nov 27 is on its way.....3 day UPS, it will be here friday, dec 30
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hihihehe:
should have order the champagne color instead..oh well cant do anything right now

again, CSR from B&H is not friendly at all. thumbs down on their CSR
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] HelenOster:
I really appreciate your posting; as a family-owned and run business - rather than a faceless behemoth - we hope that what we may lack in massive distribution centers worldwide, we make up for with personal service and attention to detail.

Happy New Year ♬♫♪
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cky2000:
Yup same here. My 32GB grey one ordered on 11-22 shipped yesterday and will be here today. They did send me an email conformation...hold on, yeah the email was 24 hours late. Just not to happy about asus locking it down so much.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] federer:
I was one of the 6, and got it on the 22nd. it was a much better unit than the one from gamestop, only gripe would be a Little light leakage during boot up. thanks adorama! let us know when you have the gold keyboards
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] iMouseOne:
Ordered 11/22 - Grey

Shipped/Billed On: 12/27/2011

Scheduled Delivery: Thursday, 12/29/2011, By End of Day
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Falhawk:
I also ordered grey and do not have it but I don't blame b&h at all. I chatted with cs yesterday and they upgraded my shippimg for whenever it gets here.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cappurnikus:
That was solid customer service. It is unfortunate that all CSR's aren't an advocate for their customer. If I were B&H, I'd be pissed at ASUS for keeping me in the dark.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] henryp:
We received a batch this morning (Wed). Not as many as I'd have liked and I am not at liberty to discuss quantities in public.

There were, 32GB and 64GB, but more 32GB champagne than those two summed together.

Courtesy is important around here. Feel free to email me with more information about this so I can share it with the C/S rep's supervisor. We'd like to improve his performance if it was in any way lacking.

You have no idea ... suffice it to say it's a good thing for me I don't have a microphone attached to this machine so I can say what I want while I type somewhat more diplomatically. My office neighbors are getting an education though. :-)

Henry Posner

B&H Photo-Video
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] newtybar:
Welp...looks like I'm SOL...my 11/24 order has not shipped. Still all backordered.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] henryp:
I'd be very interested to see any documentation or URL supporting this.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Big thanks to you henry.. Really good that you share info how its going.

And if there is a lucky person that has got there 64GB shipped, please share color and date when you placed the preorder.

Placed my on the 28th november. Hope that there wasn't so many that bought the amethyst grey 64GB so that i am first in line :)

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] curreyr:
That number came from this ...

If I was B&H (and/or Adorama), I'd be livid.

B&H was a launch partner just like BestBuy correct?

I wouldn't blame Adorama at all for going ballistic on Asus (cmon six?).

It's hard to believe any retailer is putting up with them.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nicentral:
I too wait with baited breath since we ordered his and hers 64Gb Grey ones with docks on 11/24. No update in my email yet though.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nicentral:
Just got an update on my B&H order for grey 64gb. In stock, out to warehouse! Ordered the dock as well which also has this status.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] madefl:
Hmm it looks like they got my grey keyboard Dock in. it had now moved forward, while my Prime is still backordered.

That's great news since my grey prime from bestbuy is arriving here Friday.

yeahhh.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] avinash60:
Henry, do you expect another shipment to arrive sometime next week?

We can only hope that whenever the next shipment does come, there are more 32GB Grey ones and not the champagne ones again..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jamesey10:
I work in a wholesale/retail environment similar to B&H, Adorama, or J&R.

They really are out in the cold when dealing with Asian manufacturers. Communication is bad, promises are broken, and obstacles arise at the most mundane of tasks. It's nice to see someone from the firm speaking up and letting us know what's happening. I've been in his shoes, especially around the holiday time and it aggravates him as much as us.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dildano:
Grey 64GB ordered on Nov 24th. Sent to warehouse for shipment. Woohoo!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Congrats.

I hope it was enough so they could send orders made ​​on 28 :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] s0ysauce45:
Congrats! Looks like 64GBs are starting to roll out.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mikeypopps:
Got it

Came in yesterday, Ran both updates and synced everything. Thank You B&H for your quality service I'm glad I went with my local purveyor.

Perfect condition

Wifi seems good for me and I live in a basement

Need to check GPS

No light bleed, During setup it looks like there is but its just those screens.

Don't see this slow down/ hang ups that people are mentioning, except when it was sync/installing 40 apps. Since then it runs like a charm.

The back is not slippery at all to me, and that micro fiber cloth is like magic.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] younglion:
ordered mine (64 gb gray) on 11.27. spoke to customer service today (12/29), and they said it was still back ordered, that they were expecting a new shipment in mid - January and that "hopefully mine would be on it" they also blamed everything on Asus and refused to upgrade my shipping. this has definitely been a frustrating process.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] grelli76:
I ordered mine from Tigerdirect on the November 23rd and the latest information I got from them was that they would not promise anything before middle of january. Of course this is bad customer service, whether Asus or Tigerdirect is to blame. I ordered 3x gray 32gb ones with the docks. One customer service representative told me that the docks could be the cause for delays because they would store my tablets until the docks where available and ship them together.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] acidus.:
In stock @ 12/29

Best Buy and Office Depot now in stock.

http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/tablets/asus/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jordache16:
Makes me wonder if we are going to start seeing the Prime in stores soon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mogimaster:
Pre-Order Status Update

I just got an update from Compusa.com which is owned by Tigerdirect, they just sent the following message.

"Due to an unusually large response, we are temporarily out of stock of the item(s) you ordered. Additional quantities are on order and we expect them soon. Your order will receive priority upon receipt in the warehouse and we expect to be able to ship your order within 30 days or sooner. We are very sorry for the delay and assure you that we are making every effort to speed your order to you."

I pre-ordered the 64GB Champagne Transformer Prime w/dock on 11/29. It only took them a month to get me an update on the order...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nicentral:
Just got my tracking number from B&H on my 64Gb Grey with dock. Should be here tomorrow. I ordered on 11/24.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] madefl:
Just a quick question,

what does it mean when my order update now says "New Order processing".

My dock and prime both said backordered since 11/24. Now since yesterday my dock says the above. Does that mean it is about to be sent out?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NCC1701-E:
Just got my 11-24 Gray preorder delivered today. My god it is a beauty and not nearly as slick and hard to hold as I have seen mentioned. Wifi is working fine. I wasnt even aware it had haptic feedback. I got mine a week later than some who ordered from Amazon, Best Buy etc but I am so far a happy camper. Pay off some Christmas bills and by then the docks may be easy to find.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monkeydog:
You need to open a chat or email with them. Usually "New Order processing" means one of your items came in stock but not the other so they're holding both until the other one comes too. You can talk to them and tell them to ship each item separately.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] newtybar:
Lol....I finally caved and just paid a $40 premium and got it on Craigslist.

Now I get the status update: ready for carrier pickup and I can't cancel my order.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Matstarr:
Ordered mine 11/29 and my Tracking number says it will be here by the end of the day I was Billed on Wed. 32GB Grey
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Pizza4Breakfast:
My grey dock just changed to 'in process.' :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] comatoast70:
Does anyone know if Adorama has received any of the 64GB Primes or have the all been the 32GB models?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] grelli76:
Checked the website today and the status first changed to "in process" and then finally "shipped". So I should be getting them very soon. Grey 32gb with docks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cky2000:
Got my 32GB Grey Prime on the 28th (I mentioned before) and just checked my order for the Grey dock and it just shipped today. Again, not to happy about asus trying there hardest to lock this down. My Prime came with .23 so it is rootable with Razorclaw. Big props to the Devs. of Razorclaw ( RaYmAn, Bumble-Bee, lilstevie, IEF & kmdm )
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] palmbay24:
So is there anybody out there still waiting? My dock has come in but has not been shipped. 32gb grey is still on back order.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dai0524:
Me too.Dock is in stock.But 32GB grey is still on back order.Ordered on Nov 30TH.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Falhawk:
Yep still waiting. Office depot has them in stock. Ill make the decision on Monday.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hihihehe:
so B&H has been left out by Asus?

other non-official stores got them and available to pick up..doesnt make sense
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Andreas527:
Still waiting my Amethyst Grey 64GB.

edit: ordered on november 28

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JoeVulture:
I'm still waiting

I'm also still waiting on a 64GB Amethyst Grey ordered on November 27 - still shows up as Backordered.

Hopefully something happens next week.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jamesey10:
Anyone have experience returning a device to B&H for a replacement? Got my unit yesterday, and GPS definitely doesn't work. WI-Fi in my condo is solid for my phone and laptop, but my Prime didn't see it that way
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] avinash60:
32GB Gray, 26 Nov. preordered- Still waiting. I might jump the ship to Office Depot if I don't get a shipping confirmation by next week.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dai0524:
Dear Henryp.

When is the next arrival?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hihihehe:
1st week of Jan. it can be friday..

no one knows including him
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] henryp:
Fortunately this is not so. We received a shipment Dec 21st; two the next week and expect more this week.

Very sorry to read this. First thing to to is contact customer service for return authorization.

Henry Posner

B&H Photo-Video
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jonalisa:
Still looking to buy? Now in stock at BJ's

The TF201 Prime in champagne is now available at BJ's. Estimated delievery is 3-5 business days. $499

http://www.bjs.com/asus-eee-pad-tra...cpu-1gb-ddr2-32gb-flash.product.211464?dimId=
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PrimeTimeBro:
good stuff are you in Nottingham, MD?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jonalisa:
Nottingham, NH
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] suleiman.aql:
Nice, no gray color though...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dipolarylide:
Talked to B&H today, I mainly had them upgrade my shipping speed (which I made sure would not make me lose my place in the order queue - 11/28). Both the tablet and dock say "new order processing" but the CSR said only the dock he knew was in stock. Regardless, I hope the status means that it will be shipped soon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dajackal9999:
Thanks @JonaLisa for the heads up. Ordered with 2-day express air. Hopefully will see it this week !
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vitalero:
Does the one you bought from there any good?

i wanna stay away from game spot and BB looking for another seller...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aimfire72:
Mine shipped out on 12/30, ordered next day shipping. Now according to UPS tracking, it's due to arrive on 1/4... 6 days later, wtf. Gonna contact TD about getting a refund on the shipping. This tablet has been such a PITA so far, lol.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wells79:
Ordered on 1st Dec...

Received this update today...

Would be nice to get something more concrete, but I suppose I'll continue to be patient.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jongooding:
Got pretty much the same information this morning...also waiting for the tablet to be shipped to Australia...I am waiting on one gray and one champagne tablet and dock....

Thank you for your inquiry on the status of your backorder. According to the manufacturer estimates we expect to fulfill your order for the following item(s)

ASTF201DCKGR by 1/10/12

As for the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201-B1-GR 10.1" 32GB Tablet both Champagne and Gray and Asus Transformer Prime TF201 Keyboard Dock Champagne, the manufacturer is not providing us with an ETA of when to expect these items, in turn, we cannot provide our customer's with an ETA.

Be nice to know a bit more what to expect...very annoyed after being a very early pre-order with amazon and getting cancelled and sent to the back of the queue...in hindsight should have ordered with BHphoto..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] KOCTA:
Just tried to order there. The order was confirmed by e-mail and they even charged my card (the confirmation letter said "your credit card will not be charged until your item(s) are ready to ship"), and the transaction was canceled the same minute. They wrote "we've experienced difficulty obtaining credit card authorization".

Good luck to anyone trying to order at BJ's!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] atoy74:
Just ordered mine and have my confirmation email. I've never ordered from BJs before but if they're half as good as Costco I'll be happy.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] irishtexmex:
I̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶y̶o̶n̶e̶ ̶a̶ ̶m̶e̶m̶b̶e̶r̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶r̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶w̶i̶l̶l̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶l̶e̶t̶ ̶m̶e̶ ̶u̶s̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶i̶r̶ ̶a̶c̶c̶o̶u̶n̶t̶ ̶n̶u̶m̶b̶e̶r̶ ̶s̶o̶ ̶I̶ ̶c̶a̶n̶ ̶s̶a̶v̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶$̶2̶5̶ ̶s̶u̶r̶c̶h̶a̶r̶g̶e̶?̶

Went ahead and ordered it anyway.

I was a November 30th preorder and I was sticking with my Champagne preorder because that was absolutely the color I wanted. I am SO excited to have it on the way as I had resigned myself to not receiving one 'till early February. I read my textbooks on my tablet so it's not like I'm just receiving a cool toy either!

Enough of my babbling. Thanks for headsup!