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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ong.andrew:
These were the B&H Facebook posts mentioned. Seems they are at least trying!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nook-color:
To the OP.

May want to double check that you're getting an Android tablet. The $492.00 TF201 that I see on Amazon is a Windows Tablet
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Smyc151:
I think it's just a poorly made page. Further down under product details it says "32G/10.1INCH,NVIDIA TEGRA3,1GB DDR2/CHAM"
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] morphiend:
dammit it's sold out already. should i just place the order now and wait?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Techronico:
For those who want GREY. 64GB at the link below!! (Still says windows...but we know what they mean...ANDROID!!! FTW)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0067PLOCA/ref=ox_ya_os_product
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] morphiend:
sold out as well :(

now both links are completely dead.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] amtrakcn:
Check T-Mobile website you will see Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus a Windows 7 tablet too:D

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Link no longer available:o
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Techronico:
I ordered after it said out of stock but before the link went dead. Did anyone get to order before the out of stock notice?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] swissross:
Drooling with envy. Can't wait to get one of these...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rapcon:
Transformer Prime

I love my TF-101, however the TF Prime is such a different beast, I could not resist. The one thing I hope for is playback of high profile HD 1080p without recoding. That would be fantastic. From all indications, it looks like it will.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Techronico:
I'll update this space if the order gets canceled (which Amazon has been known to do in these situations), or if it becomes an actual delivery and hopefully... A FREAKING PRIME!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Paran0idAndr0id:
I'll have the tf prime with the dock. Have the tf 1 also with dock and im verry happy with it. I hope they release the tf2 in december
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] _terror_:
But what about the extended battery, track pad and more usb ports and such?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Arjoma:
Point to choose the TF without the keyboard: it is cheaper ;) But you can still buy the excellent dock afterwards if you recognize you need it. And the Transformer hardware qualiy (especially of the prime) is great, also without the dock. Plus: Asus is by far the manufacturer with the best support for their tablets (speed of delivering updates).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] HuskerWebhead:
I'd be willing to bet it was never "In Stock." I had an alert setup and checked the website minutes after I got the email and it was already in an Out of Stock state. Seeing as how all the links are now dead, I'm guessing they weren't actually ready to put the link out and weren't expecting people to actually order it yet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Techronico:
I call this the "Agent Smith Effect"... We are everywhere and we open every door. We will find you in every corner of the Matrix... It is inevitable that if the link exists we will click it... Take our monies!!! NAOWZ!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rumbleweed:
Possibly just testing demand prior to placing an order with ASUS
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
But I want it now!!!!!

[youtube]Wzr12gBrXA8[/youtube]

This is how I feel... except golden goose = Transformer Prime :D

"Asus, Asuses..."
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jmt230:
Seriously... How do you go "out of stock" within 12 hours on a preorder? It just doesn't add up if you ask me... Still, just the idea of the prime coming up for preorder (and now Staples has it listed as "Coming Soon") gets me excited!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rumbleweed:
Go back to the posts during the launch of the current TF Vendors were accepting orders and cancelling them as a regular course of biz. The fault doesn't lie with the vendors, it is the customers. I bet the same people who had placed early TF 1 orders with vendor XXX only to have them canceled will be placing orders with that vendor again. If we encourage / allow it, they will continue to do it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TrailorParkKid:
Strangely, Amazon.de lists several iterations of the Prime, while Amazon.com does not list any at all. The DE website lists them as "Not in stock" of course.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Falhawk:
agreed, some news is better than no news.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tyrnight:
I contacted them again today.. I ordered 11/22/11 and my order is not in the next 2 batches.. the next lot they receive is on the 27th..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Falhawk:
What did you order?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monkeydog:
I have a 32gb champagne that the status has been updated to "new order processing" which I ordered on 11/23.

I also have a 32gb grey that I ordered on 11/26 that is still listed as backordered.

I contacted support to ask which batch my grey would be in and when I should expect it to be shipped but he told me he is unable to see which batch my order would be in so he doesn't know ಠ_ಠ

Oh well, at least things are finally starting to roll.

Update:

I spoke to support about the "now order processing" status of my champagne order. The CSR told me that was because the dock is not in stock but the transformer was and asked if I would like them to be shipped seperately. Of course I said yes. Now the 32g champagne should be shipped later today!

Update 2:

The 32g champagne has shipped!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tyrnight:
64gb with dock, amethyst
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Falhawk:
Ah yeah the 64's have been delayed until 2012
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] avinash60:
My 32GB, Amethyst Gray ordered on 26 November still shows as backordered. Looks like it will only arrive after Christmas.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] _jws:
ordered 32gb champagne on 11/24, shows status as "In stock, order sent to warehouse"

also noticed the shipping method got automatically changed from 3 day to UPS 2-Day Air
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] curreyr:
An update would be appreciated ... The quote above was from 12/18, and other retailers have indicated either they are shipping some, and those that haven't at least have some time frames now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
What do you guys think.

Is it possible to change my order from 64Gb to 32gb without losing my spot in the preorder line?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] new2q9c:
Had enough

I'm done with B&H. Cancelling my order.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tlo729:
Just read over at androidcentral that someone has gotten a shipping confirmation from Adorama....Helen any news on this?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Canceled my order to when I read this on facebook.

" B&H Photo Video Pro Audio*‎Jeffrey Galles*- I think we got champagne today. In all honesty I didn't know there were two colors until a little while ago."
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kristovaher:
Wow. Just.. Wow.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bucko678:
This is from 12/20:

Dear Tony

Some light at the end of the tunnel, in that a batch of keyboards just came in. Not a whole lot of use to most people without the rest! But the purchasing manager sounded up-beat when I spoke to him just now and feels that we could be looking at a smooth supply in about 3 weeks or so.

I hope this helps, but please do let me know if you need anything else, now or in the future.

Happy Holidays ♬♫♪ ☃

Helen

Helen Oster

Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Laurel785:
I received shipment notification yesterday from Adorama....

Shipping Notification

Thanks for your order! Your order has been packed and has been assigned a tracking number(s). It will ship by the end of today. Please find all shipping details below.

Questions? Contact us

Shipment Information

Order Number:

102XXXXX

Order Date:

12/02/2011

Shipped Items:

We're now shipping 1 out of 1 items from your order. Please see details below.

Shipping Method / Order Tracking

UPS 3 Day Select: 1Z0X118XXXXXXXXXXX

Please note: Tracking information will not be available immediately, it may take up to 24 hours for this information to become available.

Delivered to:

Items Being Shipped

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201-B1-CG 10.1" 32GB Tablet, NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-Core, 1GB DDR2 Android 3.2 Honeycomb, Bluetooth 2.1, Champagne 1
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Looks like maybe cancelling my Adorama order was the worst thing I did. I ordered pretty early in their cycle.

Man, I've just made ALL the wrong decisions in this thing...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tlo729:
I called Adorama this morning but the CSR still had no information. I told him there were apparently some shipping to customers from Adorama and he had no comment on that. I wonder if its just the Champagne shipping fromt them? Figures since I ordered the gray.

Helen, can you provide any updates on what came in to Adorama?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] curreyr:
I have a 64gb + dock (champagne) on order and am not expecting "any day now", but would be nice to know if it's early January, late January, February?

FWIW, I originally had a 32gb champagne from tigerdirect on order that I would probably already have ... oh how hindsight is 20/20
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gonzale20:
I am not sure what's the big secret is about telling us if they received some units in. I contacted customer service about reading that someone had received a shipping notice and did they receive some units he compleatly dodged my question.I am just trying to see if at least they are getting units in.:(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] p0k3y:
Did anyone order this using a cashback program, like Mr. rebates? If so, did u get your cashback credit after TD shipped?

BTW, I called about my grey one again today, they are now sticking to the 1/15 line. Will be a disappointing Christmas, especially since my friend who order the champagne 5 days after I did is getting his today. Not sure how much I can stand all these Asus launch blunders. Fool me once shame on me, fool me twice shame on me again...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tyrnight:
they told me mine was not set to ship till the end of January, and I ordered 11/22. 64gb amethyst with dock.I canceled the order.. Im sure I can find it at a best buy before then or I may wait to see what comes out next..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Falhawk:
you won't get a 64gb before then from...anywhere

it isn't a B&H issue.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monkeydog:
Yeah, last I heard the 64gb has been delayed until Q2 2012.

I'd post a link but I can't yet... just go to google and search "transformer prime 64gb" in news. You'll get plenty of results about the Q2 2012 delay.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tyrnight:
My issue was that they wouldnt let me switch to a 32 and stay in the order I was in.. so.... Id have better luck finding it in a store before I ever got one from b&h..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mutiny:
That was for UK, though, right?

---

I honestly feel bad for those of you who ordered the 32GB and are still waiting. I know how that feels like especially when others who ordered elsewhere are already getting theirs.

I, too, am dying to get my hands on one. I ordered a 64GB grey, though. I ordered one as soon as Amazon opened their doors to pre-orders, but when I heard some rumors through a source that they would be cancelling or postponing supposedly because it might compete with their Kindle Fire for Christmas, I waited a bit and finally cancelled on 11/28. I then switched my order to B&H.

Like many of you, I also thought it would be to my advantage to buy from a relatively small warehouse compared to giant chains and warehouses like Amazon. But alas, I can't blame B&H for this one. Whether they are knowledgeable about the product or the logistics or not, if there's anyone to blame, it's entirely on Asus and whoever they're partnered with to put these products on store shelves. As a photographer here in NY, I can tell you all (those who don't already know) that B&H is top notch in every aspect of their business. They take care of their customers. That guy Henry Posner actually surfs the forums to make sure he also knows what it's like from our point of view. I've spoken to him on the phone and over at the Canon photography forums.

Asus really underestimated the hype they've created from breaking the news that they were working on a second tablet a few months back all the way to the present by keeping us all in the dark --retailers included. Most manufacturers don't tolerate this kind of incompetence and failure to pay attention to the details.

I hope we all get our tablets soon and that most of you don't lose sleep over it. Pestering B&H, like many have mentioned in posts before mine, won't speed things up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] antart:
Ordered 64GB Champagne + dock on Dec 4.

Received this 2 hours ago:

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)

ASTF201C1CG

ASTF201DCKCG

by 1/8/12

Please note these are estimated dates given to us by the manufacturer. They are generally accurate, but are subject to change at the discretion of manufacturer.

...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Falhawk:
as a grey 32gb pre-ordere I'm actually at peace with the whole thing. I'll get it, at some point. The wait doesn't diminish the product at all in my mind. I also bear no ill will towards B&H or many (read: all) of the retailers who are dealing with inventory issues.

Asus didn't expect such a popular response. I'm happy for them though that they have generated such a buzz. I expect that we will see better support in the future due to this including quick releases of OS updates (like ICS).

We're not going to get it by Christmas but we'll get it and those angry birds will be beating the crap out of pigs before we know it.

Happy holidays everyone. Eat, drink, be merry.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tlo729:
Just ordered over the phone from ABT, had some in stock still, 32Gb gray. Will cancel Adorama as soon as I get my tracking # this evening.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1402482
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] palmbay24:
I finally decided to call BH today to get an update on the status of my 32gb Grey w/ dock (ordered on 28th). The CS rep said they initially ordered 250 primes to cover pre-orders, but would only be receiving 60 in their initial shipment. He also said Asus guaranteed that BH would receive this shipment no later than the 27th. He did not have an ETA on the second shipment, but said it should be larger than the first.

He also confirmed that they would ship the table and dock separately.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] curreyr:
I ordered the same and 1/8/12 is at least an ETA (how reliable is that ETA, dunno).

<rant>

What I don't get it why is it so hard for a supplier to inform their customer when they have reliable info. This applies both for me as a customer of Adorama as well as Adorama as a customer of Asus.

Cripes, if it's 1/8 or 1/15 or 1/22, let me know! And also don't friggin' lie (or pull something out of your a55). Truthfully, adorama has done neither (no lies, yet no reliable ETA).

Adorama is only partly to blame here. They never made a promise (so nothing broken), but I would also expect they should put a boot in the a55 of their supplier to get some reasonable ETA and stocking info so they can pass it along.

It's kinda sad that the retailers won't post rants about how they are getting jacked around by Asus, yet end customers rant day and night about how they're getting jacked around by Amazon/BestLie/etc.

I'd love to see "chat logs" from the purchasing agent who might dealing with B.S. from Asus. At least then I'd have some respect from the retailer that they really are attempting to fill their end of the contract with me as their customer. Sadly, most are probably so lazy that they won't even use their contacts to get some real info, and instead sit around and repeat "aint heard anything yet". This of course leaves the poor CSR's to either repeat "aint heard anything yet", or make something up ...

</rant>

P.S. Don't assume this rant is direct solely at Adorama, except that any purchasing manager worth their pay grade should perhaps put on a pair of steel tip pointy boots and do some kicking.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hihihehe:
palmbay24, just take it as a pinch of salt.

i heard those many times from B&H and yet im still ranting here. i disappointed with low quality CS from B&H.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] newtybar:
i'm so pissed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bucko678:
I blame Adorama less than I blame ASUS. Adorama seems to be trying to do the right thing. I especially appreciate that Helen took the time to post to this message board. I emailed her directly and she responded promptly, then followed-up with additional information later that day.

The lack of communication from ASUS has soured my opinion of them. There was clearly a wifi issue that they did not acknowledge that delayed the roll-out. ASUS validated the issue with their suppliers (I've read multiple examples), but denied it to the public. I'm not sure if this a cultural issue with them trying to save face, but they are operating in western markets and they have not represented themselves well.

Ultimately, I will probably forget that I was ever frustrated once I have my prime in hand, especially when it's running cm9. Until then, I will wake up each morning and check the status on my Adorama order, sighing at the sight of the pending status...

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Here is a post by Helen to another message board on 12/18: _____________________________________________________

The latest update we have is as follows:

“Originally, we had planned on shipping products to your distribution centers beginning December 6th, but regrettably we will have further delays. Being on the cutting edge of technology has its challenges, and it’s unfortunate to have things go against the plan during the holiday season. The WiFi range on the TF201 did not meet our quality standards, and we cannot release this product into the market until it meets our quality standards. Quality is of the utmost importance to ASUS, and we will be implementing a new solution to improve the WiFi. At this time our delivery schedule is still uncertain,”

Helen Oster

Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] val1121:
Ordered 32gb champagne on 11/23. Arrived today at 11am. What a beautiful sight!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] diecast17:
Wow you are a lucky one to have one in your hands!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] henryp:
Asus began shipping Monday, 12/19. A post in transformerforums.com purportedly quotes Gary Keys from Asus marketing, "We have stated since the press launch that the units would start shipping the week of December 19th in North America."

We received our first batch Wed, 12/21 and shipped the same day. We bumped every order we could to UPS 2-day rush at our expense to get them to customers before Christmas. The first delivery was about half what we'd been lead to believe we were to receive. We only got the 32 GB champagne model. We have been promised another delivery next week, possibly Tuesday. We've been told how many to expect but:

Having been disappointed in the past I'd be reluctant to be more specific, and

I am not at liberty to do so in any event.

It's not my intention to be cryptic and I am sorry I cannot be more specific. We're aware of the clamor for this product and the excitment and conflicting rumors surrounding its delay and release. We're also aware of rumors the 64 GB version will be delayed to Q2 2012, but I've seen reports on both sides of this anecdote and despite having asked Asus, do not have a definitive word from them.

Some here, and in other forums, seem to think we're blase about this, sitting back, sipping MaiTais and having our cuticles orange-sticked while customers dangle. This is not at all the case. We're as interested in fulfilling orders as you are that we do so. We're in contact with Asus and monitoring these forums (and others). We will get as many as we can and we will ship them as soon as we get them.

Henry Posner

B&H Photo-Video
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] CrunchyDoodle:
It's nice to read a report directly from the horse's mouth. :) Some people here believe all B&H employees should be as knowledgeable and excited about the ASUS Transformer Prime as they are. Maybe they have other things on their minds.

I look forward to receiving my gray 64GB Prime and keyboard from B&H as soon as it's available. I'm paying for overnight shipping already.

Bye. :cool:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mikeypopps:
Thank You

Thank you Henry for reaching out to us on this board as well as through facebook. I think that your honesty is all that people were looking for. I havent been crying for anyone's head (except for Asus' PR dept) but for example I ordered on November 11/28th and other than having to call and confirm my order the next day I haven't gotten any communication on the issue directly from B&H.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mutiny:
Hi, Henry. You might not remember me, I'm Sean from POTN (Photography on the Net, we spoke about Elinchroms) and a loyal B&H customer (store and online).

I don't doubt you guys are on top of this. Contrary to what many here believe that you guys are sitting on your hands, I know and appreciate that B&H gave their best efforts to ship what they could ASAP with upgraded shipping methods just so a lucky handful can have theirs by Christmas. I don't even see an Amazon rep or a Best Buy and Gamestop rep here. They leave their "customer support" to outsourced employees in other parts of the world, in fact. Yet here you are surfing the forums like I've seen you on Fred Miranda and POTN to help calm the hysteria to read critics judge B&H's customer support based on one instance that is Asus' fault.

Though I pre-ordered the 64GB grey version, I have faith in B&H to send them out as soon as they receive them from Asus. I don't know why people would think B&H is holding out on them or leaving them hanging when B&H has been in business to sell products, not hang on to them. B&H has become one of the biggest non-chain store in NYC or even the entire US because they do their business right, but not many here understand that.

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mikeypopps, you have to remember that B&H and other distributors have been left in the dark by Asus. The only few vague promises directly from Asus, in fact, have fallen short. Hence Henry's reluctance to give us further info in fear of raising hopes of the delirious Prime would-be owners here.

The bottom line is we all pre-ordered because we want it before it goes on the shelves. Asus drastically underestimated the response they got. They're probably scrambling trying to get the tablets to us the best they can. They screwed up, they know it, and they're trying to fix it ASAP. There is nothing we can do. B&H and other distributors can't wave a magic wand that doesn't exist.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EndUser2012:
Yes but for such a awesome device to me what is another few weeks wait =) I am more curious to know why the champagne has so many extras seems they thought champagne would be the more wanted color | was your friends 32 or 64 GB?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] p0k3y:
Hurry. Bestbuy has the grey in stock. I ordered 1 and it says expected arrival of 12/29-1/3.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+...286&skuId=4038674&ref=39&CJPID=1886881&loc=01