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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
Did you preorder in Nov? Also mine is from BB so maybe that is the difference. Not sure why mine is coming from BC when I live in AB about 100km from warehouse in AB.

Edit: My brother lives down the street from me and he ordered a prime on Dec 27 and got a tracking number on Tuesday and is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. I preordered mine from same location as my brother on Nov. 23 and still no shipping info. Anyone else starting to feel this who preorder business wasn't handled fairly?

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] anorack:
At this stage anyone knows already that the pre-order thing was a scam. At least from BB or FS.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] henryyywang:
I ordered on Dec 27. The tracking info is showing that my Prime is coming to Vancity from Mississauga. I really think FS and BB messes up on fulfilling the pre-orders. Good luck!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
What upsets me the most is that I have two preorders, one on Nov 23 and one dec 2. The one on Dec 2, got changed to out of stock, so no idea when it will be available, yet they sell some stock to people on Dec 27. When I call to complain they just deny everything. I've since then placed an order with NCIX and waiting to see which company will ship sooner. Just hoping my Nov 23 order will get shipping info today.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] renozz:
Woohooo that makes two of us!!!!!! I just got mine 15mins ago.

But battery was at 10%, so I just turned it on, and followed the first screens to enter my Wifi info, and android account. I did play with it a bit and now it's charging.

Wifi was quick and works fine I was walking all over the house and it's lowest was in the basement. ( bathroom was fine :) )

Holy freaking bright screen Batman. The pictures in the gallery looked great.

I may have a tiny sliver of light bleed at bottom on right side but I had to go into the closet to see it and use the gallery app with it's dark background.

I did play a youtube video, the sound was loud enough, I don't know why you would need volume+, but I might try it out anyways.

First android device and first tablet, so I can't say anything about speed, but it is quick, no lag and accurate touch. Feels great in the hands too, no creaks or flex, and the grey is a grey purple!!

Didn't do the GPS, and haven't done the updates. I'll wait until the prime is all charged up.

Now to find a great case and wait for the dock to be shipped.

NEXT
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] anorack:
Good one!

From which retailer did you receive it?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] renozz:
Futureshop, preorder Nov 22nd.

The dock is supposed to ship Jan 6.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] anorack:
I've got the tracking number on FS website, not working yet on CP.

All this stuff has been insane, I will never pre-order a product.

I'm not an apple fan boy!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
What province do you live in?

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] QAM:
Hola

Ok folks now that quite a number of us Canucks have this device... where can I go purchase the dock from? I prefer in-store actually.

Btw, I bought mine sealed via Kijiji, the original purchaser was one of those luck ones that got it from NCIX during their first batch orders.

CanadaComputers

Staples

BestBuy

FutureShop

Best Memory

I don't know where else to check...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] corman1:
Just got a tracking nuber on the FS web page. Ordered Nov 22 around 18:00 located in BC. hope that helps some of you, wish you like.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] anorack:
Mississauga, Ontario.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] corman1:
I sure hope this is being sent out from the Langley BC warehouse here and not from back east.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lp_stealth:
I read that you want to purchase in store but it appears staples has the dock in stock, however on their site it states that the keyboard as well as tablet ar not available in stores.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hbk19:
Anyone know where to find the Champagne dock in Canada? I already have the tablet on order, but nobody reputable in Canada seems to have the dock.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
So has anyone in Western Canada who have preordered their prime from Best Buy in November receive a shipping confirmation yet?

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] corman1:
I haven't but a guy in another forum received tablet this afternoon (Vancouver) ordered in nov . He received his notification yesterday morning
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jeff1192:
Hmmmm....mine still showing: 2012/01/05	02:16	MISSISSAUGA	Item processed at postal facility

However, it's still showing that it's going to be delivered in Ottawa today. This wouldn't be the first time that I receive something from Canada Post and the tracking status never updates until after it is delivered. Man I hate Canada Post.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] goraps:
Remember that Best Buy isn't paying for the best tracking so the updates basically reflect scans whenever they happen to occur. Most likely your has left the Miss. facility and is on it's way to Ottawa. When it is scanned in in Ottawa that will be the next update.

Mine is now out for delivery.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jeff1192:
I find with Canada Post parcels that scanning information is hit and miss. Normally mine should have been showing arrived in Ottawa early this morning (which is what normally happens with my Best Buy shipments). I'm really hoping that the tracking is screwed up, otherwise I may not even get this thing Monday let alone today as the tracking information shows.

Grrrrrrr.....I'm starting to think that the Prime is cursed!!!! Oh and I HATE Canada Post. Just called their customer service and they advised that tracking info is up to date. Which means that they have had my Prime processed in Mississauga for over 31hrs and it still hasn't been processed in Ottawa? Gimme a break....I could have walked there and back by now with it. So much for getting to play with my Prime this weekend. I have ordered a pile of stuff from Best Buy and it's never more than 20hrs at the worst from when it's processed in Mississauga until it's processed in Ottawa. At this rate I'll be lucky to get it on Monday!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] goraps:
I think Canada post is backed up because of the way the holidays fell this year and the amount of online orders they have had to process. My package spent a whole day at the Mississauga facilty where somthing I ordered on boxing day and shipped before New Years was in, out and delivered by the next day.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jeff1192:
That's exactly what happened with my Boxing Day order....I had it in no time so I was sure that my Prime would show up today as the tracking info showed.....oh well.....where are you located by the way?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] goraps:
I'm in Markham, basically just outside Toronto (literally accross the street from being in Toronto actually). My package went from MISSISSAUGA to SCARBOROUGH at about 4:00 AM and is not out for delivery.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] corman1:
mine now shows in my areas postal facility. Canada post site says it is suppose to be delivered today. Check out you estimated delivery date ,that should be accurate. If it was going to be delivered on monday, by now it would have shown mondays date as the date for delivery.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] goraps:
I don't know about that since my Expected Delivery shows 2012/01/05.

So unless they have a time machine...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] corman1:
That is not re assuring. Mine is in the local postal facility, it's so close that I can walk there in less the 30 minutes.

As soon as it says it's out for delivery then I can be sure it'll get here
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] anorack:
And is not possible to walk and pick up the table yourself??
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] corman1:
I would say they would not allow that. They are set up for delivering and sorting, not dealing with customer pacel pick ups. Wish I could.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 5h4d0w:
Damn all you guys, i'm still stuck "in progress" with no tracking number or update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
Yup me too...

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jeff1192:
Well mine was a Canada Post tracking screw up since it somehow shows as going from Mississauga to out for delivery in Ottawa with no steps in between....haha. It will be waiting for me when I get home!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] renozz:
Canada post tracking wasn't up to date for me.

I received my Prime after 4:00pm yesterday. When I went to check at Canada Post it was still listed as being in Mississauga.

Funny how they didn't group all Ottawa orders together and ship them.

Also my package came with the driver driving his car not a CP vehicle, no markings at all.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] urself25:
Got my Prime yesterday delivered at my local Staples. Receive confirmation of shipping on Wednesday and Thursday the store call and told me that my order was ready to be picked up.

Played with it last night. I did not have any problem with Wifi. in the most remote part of my house. I still have more bars on my Prime than if I was using my Nexus S. As for GPS, didn't fully tested it yet since it's freaking cold outside in the Ottawa area.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] corman1:
Just received mine, no light bleed, looks amazing, time to let it charge up. I'll play with this thing later tonight.

Good luck to all you fellow Canadians, I hope everything works out well for you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
Yeah my brother just received his today too, ordered dec 27 from Best Buy. We are at work and it looks awesome, but no power left in battery to power up. This thing is so light. Now if I could just get mine shipped, ordered Nov 23. I feel screwed over on this thing. My brother receives his before mine is even shipped. :(

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DuranC:
Still nothing... those Best Buy Bastards.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vakbrain:
I pre-ordered mine at NCIX on december 22. Still no news :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] minniecafe:
I placed my first order on 11/23 and one order on 12/25, both from futureshop. I received the 12/25 order first on 1/4; but still has no luck on the 1st order. Call customer service and they just told me that the product now is in back order.... Good Luck!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jeff1192:
Finally!!!!!!!! Mine is here and I have the pickup slip in my hands. As soon as my wife walks in the door I'm running out to go to the post office and pick it up! I have no idea how I'm going to have the patience to just plug it in and walk away while it charges......gotta be strong....gotta be strong.....haha
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] henryyywang:
It's good to see your excitement!!! happy for you man hahaha!!~

Hopefully mine comes next monday as estimated by Canada Post.

Just picked up the CBIL keyboard dock at Best Buy in Vancouver.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] renozz:
I was like that yesterday with the battery only at 10%.

And you will still have to wait until it updates!!!

Bummer that they were no preinstalled games.

Looking for good apps and games, but there is so much out there.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jeff1192:
Well mine won't turn in at all. When I plugged it in it vibrated and showed an empty battery. I'm hoping that it's just that my battery is totally drained and not that it's DOA. That would be brutal after all this waiting. When I Ty to power it on it flashes red twice. On a positive note it's forcing me not to play with it until its fully charged. Haha. Just hope it turns on once charged.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 5h4d0w:
$50 off seems to be the standard option they're giving people, although in my case I got a $50 credit to my card and not a gift card.

That being said, I'm still waiting and at this point I'd rather order elsewhere if I knew anyone else would be getting stock.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
I refused $50 GC because if it is backordered then I am going to see if they will throw in dock for free since they lied to me saying it was shipped.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 5h4d0w:
They won't. I escalated to corporate and still got nothing more than a $50 off coupon, they wouldn't even apply the 2x $25 coupons I had already been given (raising it to $100). Instead now I'm stuck buying the dock from FS just to use up that $50. I hope their profit is less than $50 on both products and it costs the ****ers money.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Negi84:
got mine today from best buy and it was ordered on 11/26
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yhzhrm:
I would guess that "cost" for BB. FS and Staples would be based on the volume they order. For what's it worth, I know that one Canadian supplier that sells to smaller outlets that their cost is $472.60 for the 32GB Prime and $106.66 for the Dock. It is not surprising that the Dock has the larger mark-up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 5h4d0w:
Kinda surprised nobody here has dragged the consumerist into all of this
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] goraps:
Sorry i haven't posted in a while but i came home from work at lunch to grab my Prime and have been playing with it ever since. The battery was pretty much dead and needed to be charged before i turned it on. Iam now updated and have had no problems. I am starting to think that we were lucky that we didn't get the first batch. Those of us with newer builds seem to have better built devices. I hope that the first of you still waiting get yours soon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nooganator:
I just walked into my local bestbuy and they had prime docks in stock. My tablet wont be delivered until monday, but i have the dock already!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
I'm keeping track of all of my communication with BB and if by Friday I'm still hanging I am going to report this to the local news station that has a crew that helps consumers when they get ripped off by companies and then they do a report on it. Wonder what BB will do then?

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] asicman:
Was this the bilingual dock or english only?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] corman1:
what a day, tablet shows up at 11am and now I get a tracking number for my dock. Looks like a Monday delivery for the docking station
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
What time in the day do you receive tracking numbers? It is pretty late now isn't it? Would also like to know how much you like the TF-201 so far?

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 5h4d0w:
You mean next friday? =p I'll probably drop an email to consumerist this weekend.

I was told a week ago (last friday) by someone with the title "Executive Resolution": I have looked into your online order #### and I see that it was charged on your credit card today and should be ship shortly

Emailed her yesterday politely and got no reply, followed up again today but nothing.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nooganator:
Cbil version. Not sure if there is a difference at all?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
Well if you are reporting it this weekend let me know, I can make my report too. I was going to send it to global tv. But just a heads up, BB refuses all blame, it's asus or Canada Post fault.

I'll pm you my email.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] henryyywang:
I grabbed one from Best Buy this afternoon. It's CBIL version. It's good for me. The French characters are annoying in my opinion but I don't wanna wait for this product any longer.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] marko!:
My local best buy said they would have stock yesterday... now they are saying they won't know when they are getting them until next week. Future shop says not until the 9th
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
Well I got an email showing my tracking number now. :) Finally on its way.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DuranC:
Got my tracking number 4 hours ago. Finally. Hasn't shown up in the Canada Post system though, which makes sense since it's Saturday morning. Here's hoping for an early delivery next week.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 5h4d0w:
Woohoo, same, finally got a tracking # (not in CP)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mikroft:
I just received shipping confirmation saying it was sent out today. Pre-ordered Nov.22. Guess I won't be seeing it till end of the week :( Damn bestbuy rep lied.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DuranC:
I think the Best Buy warehouse is in the lower mainland, so it might come by Wednesday. Who knows at this point...

At least we won't have to deal with Honeycomb for more than a day!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] captain67:
Personally, I'm gonna go to Memory Express for one. They've always been good to me in terms of extended warranty, whereas best buy gave me trouble over something that was clearly defective. Their general prices are good too. They have one location in the Vancouver area (Richmond), a few in Alberta, and they do online orders for all of Canada.

The 32GB Prime is $500, and the dock is $150 there.

Sent from Silent Earth 3
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mikroft:
Yeah that's what the Bestbuy rep told me too. That the warehouse is in the lower mainland.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] renozz:
I've been enjoying the Prime lately. Nice machine for an Android noob.

Just for fun I just checked my FS online status for the dock.

The item has been changed to " in stock", and my credit card has been charged or funds on hold. The shipping info is wack thou, says will be shipped ground estimated date 11-25 to 12-8 2011. LOL

Soon the posts here will change when is my Prime coming to when is my dock coming.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MrGiggles:
NCIX for me.. I am about 15 min drive from a The NCIX,ME,Bestbuy and Futureshop ill hit them all up 1 day to see.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 5h4d0w:
Woohoo, showing an expected delivery date of Monday. Finally!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] evilcuber:
I just walked to my local best buy and bought a new prime. I w as really lucky because of as the last one they had in stock :-D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lbloo:
If you're looking for a grey keyboard Staples is now showing them as being available for next day delivery. I just ordered one for delivery to my local store.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] asicman:
For any of you guys who have the cbil dock, is the left shift key shorter? Actually, can you post a picture of the layout?

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] henryyywang:
SOrry about the crappy picture quality. I was trying to avoid the light reflection on the plastic wrap. I picked up the dock two days ago at local Best Buy. My tablet will be here on Tuesday (Dec 27 order).

And this is the picture of the ENG version I found online:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/85/primecamera2.jpg/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
Your tracking number shows something. Mine still say tracking number cannot be found, I thought it was because of the weekend and I would see it appear on CP tomorrow.

Sent from my I896 running ICS.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] henryyywang:
My CP tracking updated today at noon. It was showing that the tablet was in Mississauga since Jan 5, today CP updated the tracking info and my Prime is in Richmond now...

I guess they dont update their tracking info very often, hope you get your tracking info tomorrow!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hbk19:
I probably won't even get mine until February. The company I ordered it from said they wouldn't get stock until mid-to-late January, and with regular shipping...

You guys should be glad that yours are at least being shipped.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pileot:
You guys are lucky, cant find it anywhere in the calgary alberta area. Been checking online and in stores every day.

Recent communication to memory express said canada may not be getting any gold ones at all for the next while here, who knows? everyone i talk to says something different for an eta.

Anyone in southern alberta find stock in stores?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] von_epp:
Tablet is showing as out for delivery. (Yay!)

Dock is showing as "Out of stock", which is kind of whatever, since I'll have a functioning device shortly, but considering people say they are walking into BBs and picking them up, you'd think they would have given priority to pre-orders (ordered Nov. 26). Like many have noted, last time I pre-order with BB.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
I ordered mine Nov 23rd. I have been already waiting a long time

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
I'm from red deer and I had to preorder mine. I found them in stock in Olds one day but I am sure they are gone. Best bet is www.ncix.com. I have a preorder since Dec 12 with them that I just canceled, I can call them and see if you can take it over. They were supposed to get stock this week and it is next day shipping.

Edit: many of us have had preorders since November so be prepared to wait.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pileot:
Thanks for the offer but id rather buy in a brick n mortar store. Appreciate the offer tho.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lil-devil:
does anyone know where i might be able to pre order or purchase the champagne prime?

checked ncix, canada's computer, staples, bestbuy, future shop memory express

and still no luck

they all only had the grey one

Edit: never mind checked canada's computer and it seem like they do have it now and i just missed it before :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pileot:
The rep I talked to at memory express said gold want coming to Canada for the foreseeable future. :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
Okay just thought I would throw it your way. I don't think any stores anywhere have them in stock yet.

Sent from my I896 running ICS.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nooganator:
Got IT!

Happy to report no issues with wifi at all, no light bleed that i can see. Also GPS locked on My location pretty Accurately. Will go for a drive tomorrow to see if it is accurate without wifi.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Kanarico:
I pre-ordered from futureshop on Nov 22. I got an email on Saturday saying that it was shipped. When I checked the tracking number it's estimated to be delivered tomorrow. Hooray! I've waited so long for this. Can't wait to finally have it in my grubby mitts.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
I preordered mine from BB on Nov 23 and got email on Saturday that it was shipped. I have a tracking number that is 16 numbers with no letters. Is that a valid CP tracking number because when I copy and paste it on the CP website it says there is no record of that tracking number. Does your tracking number have just 16 numbers or does it also contain letters?

Sent from my I896 running ICS.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DuranC:
Just 16 numbers, no letters. Says this on the Canada Post Tracking site:

2012/01/06	08:23	RICHMOND	Order information received by Canada Post

Wasn't delivered today to my work in Vancouver. :-( Maybe tomorrow.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] seven2099:
Why dont you guys cancel your pre-orders?

Esp with the new Prime around the corner why the hell would you want this buggy tablet.

Buggy = hardware = no fix = stiffed by Asus

Asus sees problem acknowladges, removes GPS as a device spec and then releases new tablet

Profit.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] von_epp:
That's correct. Same thing happened for me, took about a day before CP website had it updated so that it was recognized. (Just got mine a few hours ago.)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pileot:
What's the new tablet called? Specs?