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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DaveRichardson:
You think flash memory constitutes 1/5th of the value of the Transformer Prime? I'll take the base model and a 32gb microSD for $30 any day of the week.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Yeah, but you can only use the 32gb flash memory when docked on the $150 dock correct? So you spent $20 for the 32gb card and $150 for the dock to get 64gb of storage. IMO I rather have an extra 32gb internal for another $100. If down the road I need any additonal storage I will get the dock and sd card. I feel like spending the extra cash on the 64gb will help the longevity of me keeping the tablet. I don't think of it as 1/5th of the prime, I look at it as doubling the memory for only another $100.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] colonel187:
That is your prerogative. And nobody can argue your own desire. I assume its going to be like the current transformer, you can use the micro sd card like any other android device. I find the dock pointless. I hope the usb 40 pin adapter works on tf prime...

Although, I do agree $100 is too much for just flash memory. I plan on getting a 32gig micro sd. Can't wait, great find!!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] setite:
I'm not sure what he means. I assume he means a slow MicroSDHC.. like a Class 4 which can be had for around 30$. I have preordered both for now, and I need to decide over the next few days which preorder to cancel. A Class 10 32gb MicroSDHC is around 50$ from Amazon. The problem is that Google Music has removed my need for storage. Even before then I got by with AudioGalaxy. I would need around 50GB to house the music I actually want to listen to. If 64GB of full time storage is sufficient then one would save money with a 32GB Prime + 32GB MicroSDHC card. I was thinking personally that I would get the 64GB + 32GB MicroSDHC to house ALL my music and maybe some TV shows. With the Tegra 3 I will be able to play pretty much any video I have. I could even throw some HD movies on a SDHC and use it with the dock. I assume you, like me, have the Transformer already.

It will be interesting to see. I was unhappy with the XOOM, primarily because of the price. Luckily I was able to return it and get a Transformer which I have been happy with every single day, but I look forward to the speed and enhanced video playback of the Prime. Also the fact I haven't heard of the next Tegra in the regular tech news means this device will be top dog for longer than the Tegra 2. That 1/5th thing does make me rethink the 64GB model. That's some BS Apple-esque pricing. They should have made it 50$ more than the 32GB. As I write this, I am thinking 32GB + multiple SD cards might be best. Then again I forget that the price is going to be offset by selling my Transformer 1 + Dock.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bdds13:
The prime has a micro sd card slot on the tablet part. The keyboard has a full size sd card slot.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TrailorParkKid:
DAMN! GameStop doesn't ship to APO. I would have bought it there just for the controller and games....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Ok, it makes more sense now. I thought the only sd slot was on the keyboard dock, so that's why I didn't see a need for buying the 32gb Prime, a dock and then a SD card. Food for thought.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ericc191:
The money you pay in tax and shipping will probably be greater than purchasing on Amazon and just buying the games on the market. Tax alone would be around $35.00. I say go with Amazon. Free shipping/no tax. Win/win.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gkillerx:
Dammit! I wanted to pre order the tablet on amazon and the wont ship it to the Netherlands.... HELP!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lancer3397:
same problem, won't ship to the UK either. I'm assuming because it is a pre-order because normallyI can order anything and have it shipped from the US to the UK.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gkillerx:
1 Prime for the price of 2

I wanted to pre order a prime from the amazon site in the USA for 500 dollar. But it doesn't allow me. So I checked the German version of amazon, and gues what? they sell it there for 600 EURO! that is around 800 dollar!

Wat the freaking F how can this be ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unfnknblvbl:
Welcome to international economics.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ckoadiyn:
its called the american dollar is worth less then the euro cause we is broke d***
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gkillerx:
Yes offcourse the dollar is better for us but I expected it would be around 400 euro for amazon.de (they will see make a profit of around 40 euro per prime) but now ? This is nuts
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lancer3397:
unfortunately not uncommon. once you factor in import tarriffs and sales tax I always expect to see a dollar price translate into a sterling or Euro price. Rubs me up the wrong way but not much I can do about it if I want a local warranty.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dagrim1:
Eh, it has always been like this?

Price in USD = Price in euros... Also believe that the dollar price is usually without state-specific sales taxes or something?

And the $500 version is the 32GB version without dock... the 600euro version is with dock.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mustang_52:
Is anybody getting a little warranty when you preordered? I ordered from Amazon but I didn't get a warranty and I'm wondering if bestbuy would be better since its local. Any opinions?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rynowhi:
Instead of paying for insurance, ship to a commercial address (signature is always required at a commercial address for UPS/FedEx). Then do a quick outer box scan, open and inner box scan to make sure everything is okay (just check for bumps and bruises on the shipping box, and then the same for the packaging box). If there are no signs of distress on the boxes, the packaging will be done well enough to trust no shipping damage. Then sign for the package. If there is damage, refuse it, and since you used Amazon's account, it will be up to them for recourse with the carrier.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mustang_52:
Sorry, I messed that up. I should have said warranty
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Blairware:
Now you see it, now you don't

I had an Amethyst Grey baby in my cart, not ordered yet - Wanted to make sure I had funds in case they put it through as a pre-order and "Poof!" It is now listed as "Not Available" and I can " Sign up to be notified when this item becomes available."

Big whoop. Oh, he frustration! The need! The wet my pants if Santa doesn't bring me my new toy, I will just have to hold my breath and.... Okay, okay... deep breaths now... easy does it... okay. I have established a modicum of control again. What's that? It's showing available again? I cant't TAKE this emotional roller coaster!!! Oh, the pitter patter of my little heart, LOL!

Seriously though, I have and LOVE my TF101 ad dock, BUT.... If this thing ships while mine is still returnable? (I have till January 5th... on the tablet, a bit less on the dock.) I will not be able to resist, just not possible.

Must maintain control
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] adamski123:
Does anyone think this will be able to be posted to the uk once its released in the us?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Finally convinced the wife to let me pre-order the Prime on Amazon, and it's closed... Grrr.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] degeneration:
A little tip: Amazon doesn't charge until it's ready to ship out. Could have ordered it being prepared to cancel it. Not to be Captain Hindsight, but if it pops up again that's what I would recommend keeping in mind. Not the safest thing ever, but kind of safe.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Yep, I know. Been kicking myself all morning... Especially now that GameStop has pushed the released date to 11/28:

http://phandroid.com/2011/11/23/gamestop-pushes-asus-transformer-prime-release-date-up-to-1128/

No idea if that's real or not, but if it is: double grrr.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lancer3397:
not according to amazon's shipping policy. I read this quite a lot last night and it would seem while they'll ship books and cd's and games and stuff to the uk, they won't ship computer equipment like this.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Danzano:
If i gave one of you guys in the U.S $700NZD could you get one for me and send to newzealand we didnt even get the tf101 till a couple months ago.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Techno79:
I also live in UK and am wanting to buy the Prime. I'm extremely tempted to buy it from the states to get a mega saving. As far as I know, Asus offer global warranty so a US bought Prime would still be covered in UK. My company is very often sending colleagues to the US so I'm hoping I can get one of them to bring one back with them. The only additional cost I'd have is to change the leads from US power cables to UK ones which shouldn't cost much at all.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] colint3:
Sick of Prime

I am sick of the transformer thread being cluttered up with the new Prime. Can't the coordinators or someone put these on its own Prime thread.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
i cancelled my pre order with Amazon and pre ordered through gamestop! A 12/9 shipping date is better than arrival after 12/25 with Amazon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] morphiend:
I'm going with what others have said and think the post December 25 date is just a placeholder . There's no reason gamestop would get a 2 week headstart over other retailers.. at least that I could think of. I think I like the idea of a north American launch on the 16th.

Did you get charged tax on your Amazon order? If not that's like fifty dollars in savings right there. Ive been waiting for the prime for months so two weeks won't kill me, especially since it doesn't look to have any competition right now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kanariya:
I preordered mine from Amazon but im waiting for newegg to accept preorders.

No tax and fast shipping ftw.

Amazon charges tax for new york residents.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] iboj007:
My shipping date now says January 6, 2012.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
Got mine Pre Oredered at Best Buy and shipping delivery is from 12/18/11 - 12/23/11.

No Tax for me since I'm in Oregon:D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
Pre-ordered 64 GB grey yesterday on Amazon, no problems. Don't remember seeing a ship date or expected date though. Lastest on rumor mill is a Dec. 16 ship date... I would expect this or sooner, as I'm sure Asus is chomping at the bit to get it out before Christmas with as many days as possible to rack up sales numbers.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 0wn0r:
You have to keep in mind, that you will get 2 years of warranty in germany. Taxes are 19% (Mehrwertsteuer). All that together is leading to USD = EUR...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] CrazyPeter:
It's called supply and demans

It's called EU import duties on non EU goods

It's called EU warranty periods (1-2 years)

It's called EU tax levels (20% more than double those of the US).

If you don't like it, move to America, but you then have to suffer Americans.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Gary_O:
Drat. I can't find any pre-order option for the Transformer Prime on Amazon. The product page only says "Sign up to be notified when this item becomes available."
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
im just really shocked that Asus isn't pushing for a black Friday or cyber Monday selling, two of the biggest shopping days of the year!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mustang_52:
My Amazon order now doesn't have any expected delivery date. It used to say after dec. 25. That's a good sign.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RussianMenace:
Yeah just snagged one via discover card on bestbuy.com with 10% cash back. $465 total.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cordy:
Well in case anyone cares. Newegg now has the Transformer Prime available for Pre-Order with a ship date of 12/08/11. I pre-ordered one from there with one day shipping, came out a little bit more than my order at Amazon. I'll probably cancel my Amazon order as I was waiting for Newegg to have it available and although I'm sure Amazons delivery date is a placeholder, it states I probably won't recieve mines until after December 25th. I guess we'll see who ships first. I was lucky enough to get my TF101 from Newegg earlier this year when they first had them up. Anyways as of now the only color available for Pre-Order is Grey. --> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230217
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ericc191:
I ordered the 32GB Champagne on Amazon. No ETA, but I don't care. I knew this thing would be sold out in less than a day. I love credit cards.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] oka1:
What you have to do is not go to Amazon. Remember they have a VAT tax 20% if I remember correctly. So you need to order out of a in Euro website not Amazon.

Case in point, Right now, on Ebay a lot of the Euro guys are selling the G Nexus for 850-900 bucks, but if you go to a European Website you buy it without the VAT or 700 bucks.... because we are in the USA (of course unless you are not).

Either way it will be a bit more no matter what.:cool:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] guywong:
Try B&H or J&R

Try B&H Photo or J&R in NYC. I believe they will ship merchandise overseas. The question is will you have to pay custom. Both are reputable dealers.

Since I am a new member, I am not allowed to post links. Try both of those sites without the "&" or just Google them.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kanariya:
Thank you. I just saved myself $25 for preordering from newegg instead of amazon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] colonel187:
I know this is a stupid question but...... why not just wait for YOUR release dates. I know what the he'll am I thinking lol

I understand want, but over paying is kinda ridicules in my mind.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] delpiero223:
I think it was for 499$ only Tab and for 599€ with Dock.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mr_Armageddon:
Ordered mine from Tiger Direct. It now shows as being backordered, but I called them and verified that it just shows that for pre-ordered items.

They said I am in the first batch, and the backorder status will change as soon as they get their shipment. Patiently waiting...

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gkillerx:
Yes guys I am talking about the versio WITHOUT the dock, I don't want the dock (just yet) and yes I will wait for the release ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rosco64209:
I ordered mine(64gold w/ keyboard) the 23rd from amazon at around 8am et. I then got the message "We'll notify you via e-mail when we have an estimated delivery date for this item. It will ship separately. You can cancel at any time." At the time i could only pick 3-5 day shipping. later on that day i came back to see if the shipping had updated by some chance. it hadn't. i noticed then, that i could change my shipping speed, i changed it to two day shipping. After that the shipping date came up as January,9 2012. my keyboard still says well notify via email and when i went to upgrade shipping on that, it was already changed to two day shipping. Has anyone from amazon got a different shipping date or message other than my january 9 delivery (2day shipping) or we;ll notify you by email message? Is amazon splitting this up into different shipment dates? Hopefully we'll get a official date sometime soon. Im also surprised there isnt news on of suppliers getting this in stock yet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] iboj007:
Same thing happened to me... I had no original date, but went back and switched it to overnight and then noticed it said January 6. I guess we'll find out soon enough.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] richB7:
Ordered mine early morning on the 22nd. For the 32gb version I bought was able to select one day shipping while the 64gb versions didn't have that option. Soon after the one day went away from the 32 ones as well but my cart has one day on both the tab and dock still. No dates yet other than after the 25th.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bimboy:
The Amazon.com preorder page did not open "early morning" on the 22nd. It came up mid-afternoon, around 4pm EST, when I ordered, and it did allow one day shipping. Both my TP and the dock still show "The following items will arrive after December 25, 2011", as they did immediately after ordering..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rob Irizarry:
I ordered the 64GB grey (and the dock) on the 23rd as well. Even though it showed as Amazon Prime eligible, I couldn't select anything but 3-5 day shipping. I contacted Amazon and got an initial reply that it wasn't Amazon Prime eligible despite it being listed that way.

I questioned that and they replied that it contained hazardous materials which meant they could not ship it 1 or 2 day.

I questioned that :) and they regurgitated their original answer that it wasn't eligible for Prime but for my trouble they issued me a $10 credit.

In any case, I was later able to select 1 day shipping and I'm seeing an estimated delivery date of 1-6. The dock does not show a delivery date. Here's to hoping it won't be the new year before I get it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cordy:
Ordered on the 22nd as well and says the same as far as arriving after the 25th. Again I believe this is just a placeholder. They would rather move the date up than have to move the date back. Especially since some people have no date or state after January 6th. When the TF101 came out Amazon did the same thing. They didn't have release information and then peoples orders just started to ship out. Plus if other retailers are getting it approximately around the same time there is no reason for Amazon to get it after them all. Either way I will personally just be glad when mine ships. I will cancel one of my orders with Amazon or Newegg depending on which one ships first.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jmt230:
Man, that's risky - at least for someone on a budget like me. What happens if they both ship at the same time and you don't have time to cancel one? Then you're shelling out for two TF201s... of course, if the supply is anything like the TF101s, you'll probably be able to sell the extra one for a few hundred more on Ebay! :D

I just changed my amazon shipping to one day - it is Amazon Prime eligible (one day costs $4), and the tablet now has a delivery estimate of Jan. 9th. No estimate on the dock. I don't really care when it comes, as long as I get it in the next month or so I'll be happy.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cordy:
Ha Ha indeed it is risky and I thought about it as well. In fact I'm still thinking of it. I have the money in my paypal account for one. However I used my credit card to order both. So either way mine is paid for. As far as if I dont' get to cancel the other one, I can either do as you said sell it on ebay or just return it once I get it for a refund.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dandmcd:
Thanks for the tip about changing the shipping speed. I am a Prime member and was only given the 3 to 5 day option. I went back in and reselected the 1 day shipping for $3.99. Still shows shipping after Dec 25th.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] richB7:
Sorry you don't know what you are talking about, around 4:30AM on the 22nd the order page was live and I placed an order then and I have the email to prove it. Sorry how people think they know everything when they absolutely do not....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dunemessiah:
when will the prime return to amazon? seems like they've taken it off for a while now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jmt230:
Yeah, guess it's not much of a gamble after all if you've got the card funds to cover it initially. At the worst, you can return it, and at best you can sell it for more and essentially get a couple hundred bucks off your Prime. Wishing I'd have ordered two now...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] CandyNJ66:
I also pre-ordered as soon as it was announced, went with 1 day shipping and it says "will arrive after Dec 25". That is of course, is a placeholder reply and will change in the future. It better change lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
I ordered mine online from Best Buy Canada a few days back. At that time the estimated shipping date was Dec 5, 2011. Just got an order update email today stating the estimated shipping date has been changed to November 29, 2011. :) Maybe it will change soon on Amazon soon too.

Sent from my SGH-I896 running MIUI.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Kumabjorn:
Those days are for cleaning out inventory, make place for Primes in time for X-mas shopping. At least, that is my take on it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Smyc151:
Does anyone know where one could preorder it that will ship internationally? I'm studying abroad in Scotland and Amazon won't ship it here :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] delpiero223:
And to Germany please - will arrive here too late :banghead:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blaziner18:
The Preorder Thread

The latest preorder sold out in 48 hours. I think it would be a good idea to have a thread you could check for information on the latest preorders. At the very least I would be very grateful to anyone who was able to update this thread the moment they found a site offering preorders.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
BH Photo still has them available for pre-order.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/825956-REG/ASUS_TF201_B1_GR_32GB_Eee_Pad_Transformer.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/825958-REG/ASUS_TF201_B1_CG_32GB_Eee_Pad_Transformer.html

I was about to check J&R where I ordered but the link page doesn't exist anymore so my guess is that they sold out of pre-orders.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yhzhrm:
www.Staples.ca

Listed for pre-order Transformer Prime 32GB Champagne

Item 420160

as of 11/29/2011 at 10:00 ADT
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
Tiger direct has them for pre-order still.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/search.asp?keywords=transformer+prime

Both colors and both color docks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
Bestbuy in US has it too
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BAMitUp:
Is anyone aware of how sites like B&H or TigerDirect act when it comes to the actual shipping of the product on release days. Do they actually ship it on the day or do they ship it before and have it arrive on the release day? Does Amazon do this?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
I was wondering that as well, but I imagine they ship with delivery estimated for day of release like Amazon does. However, that's only if they get delivery early from the OEM's like Asus. I would hope they don't wait till actual release day to ship.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
I just checked gamestop and it now shows the ship date as 12/19/2011
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Star Shadow:
The date keeps changing. I hope there is official word soon. I preordered from Amazon so hopefully there is news soon. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BongoBong:
if you are in canada www.memoryexpress.com has all 4 units and the docks still available
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] finbaar:
I have happily used fastboot several times. It now will not work. I am running SE Tweaked 0.7 with Blendkernel V2 (I want to go and try DoomLords V15). My PC is running XP. I have tried downloading various drivers but I always get ounkown device when I plug in in fastboot mode (blue light on). When I go into device manager and point to the correct drivers windows says they are no better. I have repeated the whole issue on another PC and the same happens.

This is the first time I have tried fastboot on Blenkernel so is this the issue? As it is the same on two PCs (one of which was working before) I can only guess it must be the phone but how the f can this be? Any ideas much appreciated as I thought I had updating things on the Arc cracked.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jinx13:
Is the fastboot button working in normal phone use?