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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wrick01:
same here.

I guess we did a nice move asicman !

woot woot

edit :

CBIL stands for canadian bi-lingual box. They have a different sku for canada, that's probably why you'll see them in stock here.

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read a few pages back, I landed on BB.ca website to notice they had 13 in stock.

I posted here and we are two who ordered them, and both got our shipping confirmations...

they sold out in less than 30 mins if I recall.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jeff1192:
If they have fulfilled Dec 24th orders before all their pre-orders because of bilingual packaging....that's ridiculous!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Croak:
CBIL showing back in stock at FS right now...doubt it'll last.

EDIT: 7 left at 3:00 PST

EDIT: And four minutes later, all gone.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] asicman:
6 in stock @ FS @ 6:20PM EST

TF201-B1-GR-CBIL
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mikroft:
Ridiculous... I'm posting on the BestBuy forums and their response is to delete my posts. Damn powertripping mods.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wrick01:
cancel your order right now, and order this one instead

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...026cd736den02&lang=fr-CA&pcname=&sku=10189842

2 in stock right now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mikroft:
Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately I'm trying to use up my Bestbuy giftcards so I'm stuck.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] goraps:
I sent an email to customer support expressing my dissatisfaction with this situation. What pisses me off the most is that a customer service rep on the phone told me that the web code that is on my order is the cbil version. So it is the same sku that they are fulfilling the Dec 24th orders for. So they have changed sku themselves but are still fulfilling newer orders. I want to hear their response to this f**k up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mikroft:
Let us know if they actually give you a coherent and useful reply.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yhzhrm:
Sounds too good to be true

You would think someone on this thread would have reported receiving a Prime if shipped from BB or FS.

I think someone is yanking our chains. I have not heard of any units being shipped by FS and BB and proof of shipping as reported seems a little weak. I'd be more inclined to believe BB or FS actually shipped units if I could see a photocopy of the actual invoice.

BB Canadian site still saying release date of 12/30/2011

I'm just saying.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] asicman:
Dude, did you even read the RFD thread that was linked a few posts back? :rolleyes:

On RFD, people claim they are receiving the unit. And a bunch of us are scheduled for tomorrow and the day after. BB and FS use canada post for ground shipping if you chose the free option. Canada post only started deliveries today following the holidays. The CBIL versions became available on the 24th. How can all of us have them today? Come on man, use your head.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/asus-transformer-prime-pre-order-fs-bb-maybe-others-1108098/ (last few pages)

Sorry I don't have the time to scan and censor my invoice to convince you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 5h4d0w:
I cancelled my keyboard order out of spite (I had major other issues with ordering and had to call over 6 times to get it verified) and I'm pretty close to just cancelling the tablet as well. I'd rather wait a little bit longer and give ncix my money instead of FS at this point, they really ****ed this one up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wrick01:
+1

I have my tracking number as of today.

Stop the bull**** and complain to bb/fs, not us...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] anorack:
I'm waiting until the 30, if there is no news at that moment I will cancel my order.

For sure I will never pre-order again anything from FS or BB. Lesson learned.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yhzhrm:
Yes, I did actually read the RFD pages. I surely don't believe everything I read on the web and I should have dug deeper.

Checking the BB forum people have reportedly received their CBIL version of the Transformer.

BB and FS (Yes we all know BB owns FS) should never have listed a none bilingual package. ASUS are now just going to ship CBIL packages to Canada as all items SOLD in Canada need to have bilingual packing. Looks like I won't be seeing my PRIME anytime soon as I ordered the BB none bilingual version.

FYI.. I don;t see any version of the Prime on the BB site and amazingly FS is showing 6 of the CBIL in stock.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] goraps:
This link should show the prime on B	B

http://www.bestbuy.ca:80/en-CA/prod...spx?path=2e164b19fc6b6291998e99db022875d5en02

Oddly enough earlier tonight the bi-lingual and English only version were up on the site. Now the English only can't be found. This seems to support what the C.S. told me, which is my pre-order now shows the bi-lingual version even though it wasn't the original SKU that I ordered.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jeff1192:
It's unbelievable to me that Best Buy would be shipping these out to people who ordered on the 23 or 24th of December when those of us who ordered in late November right after pre-orders opened have still not received anything. I sent an email to customer service expressing my dissatisfaction.....I'll post when I hear something from them.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rony05:
I got prime before christmas/not in best buy/ and it's bilingual one. What's bilingual mean; English and French manual and warranty card. That's it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yhzhrm:
Thanks for the suggestion.

I spoke with BB CS rep regarding my pre-order status and shipping. Got some BS at first that my order was delayed because my credit card needed to be verified and that was resolved yesterday for my pre-order from November.

I brought up the question of the two BB skew numbers on their website for the Prime and the fact that orders for skew numbers for the CBIL model number have actually shipped although orders made a month earlier (in November) are still awaiting a release date. His reply was that this was not his area and I should contact BB using the web via e-mail.

I brought up the subject of being an unsatisfied customer having pre-ordered in November only to learn other who ordered a month after are enjoying their new tablets or are awaiting delivery.

I asked what can you do for me as I am not a happy camper? I was offered a$30 credit towards my order.

He said he would apply the credit to my order and it will show up in about 4 fours. I asked for a confirmation e-mail for the credit but he said he was unable to do so. Here's hoping on seeing the credit along with a order status change.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SonicTab:
Got my tracking as well, ordered on the 26th.

Sorry to you guys still waiting with November orders

but just call a CSR, switch your order to a CBIL version and ask for a credit as the above poster did.

Then you come out ahead...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] anorack:
I've got this from FS:

Thank you for contacting Future Shop in regard to Order #xxxx

We do our best to make high-interest items available to pre-order to ensure customers have a copy reserved. However, our warehouses only receive the stock the same day as our stores, and can only begin shipping on the day of release due to contractual agreements with the manufacturer. Due to this, your copy of the Asus 10.1" 32GB Transformer Prime Tablet With Wi-Fi - Grey will be processed for shipping on Dec.30th 2011. Please allow the standard shipping time from release date.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BongoBong:
God its annoying when you get fed bull**** excuses.Contractually have to wait for the day of release? Lol!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 5h4d0w:
Nobody seems to be getting any sort of useful response out of the support site or even a response that indicates anyone over there cares, so I've sent this to support & cc'ed the one email I could find on their site:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] senatorxmg:
I'm another 11/22 preorder guy from BB who is quite upset with these retailers. Although my order states a release date of Dec 30...I'm not overly confidant I'll see it anytime soon. If/when I do...I will play with it enough to see if i even like it before returning it to Best Buy for a full refund. After, I will purchase from a company other than FS/BB. BB will then have to sell a returned open-box item for less...my only method to stick it to them.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] corman1:
Future shop DOES NO CARE. They are not about customer service, we as consumers have put those who offered good customer service(higher priced stores) out of business by supporting best buy, future shop, walmarts ect.

I love the email though but I am afraid it will make zero impact with corporate office.

I too am waiting for my pre ordered nov 22 tablet and it is frustrating as hell.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] anorack:
Hi guys there is this thread on FS Forum regarding old pre-orders:

http://community.futureshop.ca/t5/i...ays-old-being/m-p/340411/highlight/false#M985
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blaziner18:
QUESTION

I ordered from cendirect

http://www.cendirect.com/main_en/tech_specs_NF5996334.html

it states that i should be getting one on the 7th of jan.

They have missed the last 4 ETA's so im assuming they are just guessing with each new delay.

Is there anyway to get it faster? should i preorder from BB? or FS?

if i wait until they get me one, do you think ill have one that works 100% as the delay is most likely ASUS fixing all of the primes before they send them out in canada?

edit: I was the first to preorder from them, so i should be getting the first one they have in stalk.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 5h4d0w:
If you want to order elsewhere your best bet is NCIX, according to my contact there they're expecting their next shipment around that date as well. They will have a backlog to go through and they will want a deposit, so if you're not super wanting it I'd just stick it out where you are. (Assuming they actually get them on that date)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] asicman:
It has been mentioned several times in this thread that FS is constantly replenishing stock on their website. Just keep an eye on CBIL version. They are indeed shipping this product! My 32GB grey will arrive from BB tomorrow.

I cancelled my pre-order with NCIX because now I have one in the mail. I was told NCIX was getting stock sometime this week, but...

If you call in to place your pre-order with NCIX, you will only have to give a refundable $50 deposit. If you do it online, they charge you the full price on the spot.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blaziner18:
so should i just check the site daily and then place an order? or should i place an order right away? has anyone got there primes from them yet? I'm wondering if there sending out defective models.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] asicman:
Well since its not a pre-order from FS anymore, you have to wait for stock. Keep monitoring:

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...ith-wi-fi-grey-tf201-b1-gr-cbil/10189842.aspx

I have seen stock go up and down today. I'll tell you if its defective tomorrow :p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blaziner18:
oh wait? so its a hunting thing? should i sit here all day and refresh the page and buy the moment its in stock? if i put down my own preorder right now, i should get one of the next copys? or next few?

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wait isn't the TF201-B1-GR-CBIL one the french one? it has both keyboards? wouldn't that be annoying?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wrick01:
??

every android device has like 100 languages or whatever...

if you choose english, do you have a chinese keyboard ?

Only the printed material is bi-lingual. Once you boot it, just set it to english... or hindi if it's what makes you happy.

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asicman, did you get yours ?

Mine says delivery today, I'm outta hope now :(

I put the office addr, and we are closed for the next 4 days :(

I'll only get it next tues !!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blaziner18:
sorry, i meant its like built for french and english, so it has like an english keyboard that has special keys for french only... i don't know, thats what i was told.

edit: if it doesn't mean its part french or w/e then what does the extra cbil mean?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] asicman:
I didn't get mine as well. Actually, because BB missed Canada Post's cut-off time, I will get it tomorrow now.

I don't know how it works with business addresses. But my package was shipped with the option that if no one is at home, they will leave a missed delivery slip and I will have to pick it up at the post office.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wrick01:
it means the box is bilingual, and so are written ( printed ) warranty cards, and manuals if applicable.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yhzhrm:
Works pretty much the same for businesses. A guy at work had a packaged shipped via Canada Post. Deliver attempt was made on Tuesday when our office was closed. As there is no door handle to speak of he got the slip delivered the following day in the mail telling him of the missed delivery attempt and that the package will be available at the designated PO for pickup.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blaziner18:
im still wondering if i should just preorder from future shop right now, or wait until i see them in stock.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yhzhrm:
BB Orders with December 30th Release Date: Update

Having spoken with BB CSR earlier today and not seeing anything happen with my order (ok, my patience is thin right now) I called BB again.

Better luck this time. Still getting my credit but I was told that the item will be released for my order as per the scheduled release date for this skew number which is December 30th as that is what the system calls for. I know the CBIL version has already been released makes no sense.

CSR said I will be charged tomorrow (Friday) then the item will go to shipping the following day. I guess I wait and see. If not charged tomorrow then I'll go with the other suggestion made earlier and ask that my order be flipped to the CBIL version and have it on back-order if no stock.

Cheers.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xGary:
Lol Ive been receiving the same canned BS from the CSRs since day 1
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yhzhrm:
Me too, not actually holding my breath about Friday's pending release or my credit card being charged.

Give BB a call tomorrow tell them your an unhappy customer over this fiasco and ask them if they can do anything for you in return for their screw up.

Don't forget the CSR is just the punching bag for BB. They don't make the rules but some are better than others.

If my card is NOT charged and then they'll get yet another call and I'll be real nice to the CSR put on my sad face and ask again, what can you do for me?

Might as well have some fun. At this rates Stooples wlll have them up for sale.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xGary:
Now I am trying to find someone who ordered the CBIL version from BB and got it shipped already to give me their order number so I can shove it in the CSR's face.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jeff1192:
yhzhrm - what date did you pre-order yours?

xGary - have you asked the CSR's about the CBIL orders being shipped before ours? I'd be interested to see what they say. I emailed Best Buy about it last night and haven't received a reply. All my previous emails to Best Buy were answered within 5 or 6 hours.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] keyuyi23:
Just ordered the CBIL version from FS yesterday. Showing In Progress now. Will update later!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] da_hool:
I ordered mine December 24th and mine arrived today December 29. I just got home and haven't had time to play with it yet. A bit disappointed on how they packaged and shipped it in a plastic bubble mailer. Could have easily got dented or crushed!

But I feel sorry for the people that pre-ordered! That is totally messed up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xGary:
They said they cannot explain why some orders would be shipped before others.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jeff1192:
Wow....how's that for customer service....nothing like taking ownership of a mistake......
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yhzhrm:
Jeff1192 - - my order was placed November 25th, 2011 15:52:02 (PST)

yhzhrm> I asked the CSR's the same question. Why two skew's, why has the second skew CBIL version has already shipped. They seemed surprised and did not have an answer. The CSR's can only review orders, they can explain inventory questions.

My educated guess is a computer inventory issue.

Skew one (none bilingual packaging) entered with a release date. This release date modified as to accommodate the expected arrival from Asus. Although the date was changed and put forward it was NEVER removed or it has NOT actually passed. Thus computer will not process these orders.

Skew two (CBIL) stock did not have a release date and if it did then that release date has come and gone. Thus computer shows inventory for this skew it can meet these orders and this inventory is eligible for shipping on thus have shipped.

Both BB and FS should have updated the realize date for the none bilingual skew number. Then again hopefully this in not phantom stock with a December 30th release date. BB website no longer list's the original pre-order item only the CBIL version as already mentioned.

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xGary. Yes, I am as frustrated as you are, But be nice, remember it's not the CSR's fault. Treat with respect and you will be rewarded, $$ in credit is better than a pock in the eye. If you're nice they will be inclined to go out of their way to help. They do not have to give us any credit.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] goraps:
But here is where it gets interesting. The CSR yesterday told me that the SKU on my order was not the original english only SKU, but the CBIL SKU. So first they at some point changed the SKU on the order, just not soon enough to put the pre-orders in their proper sequence ahead of the 24th orders. If you want to check it out you could call CS and ask for the web code. The original web code its quoted on the 25 dollar e-certificate email. That won't match what CS tells you. It will be the CBIL web code.

This now has me worried. Where are all of the pre-order units going to come from? If they had them in stock and were releasing them over the past few days under the CBIL SKU why did they stop selling them? Now our orders have that SKU on it. Do they ready have the units to ship us under the pre-order?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vaanhoot:
I have preordered 2 from best buy. I phoned a CSR a little while ago and complained about the cbil ones being shipped before the ones I ordered in November. They told me the ones that I preordered are also the "Canadian Version" or the cbil version. I asked them why my product codes ends in GR and not CBIL like the other ones. I was put on hold and when she came back she told me that was a mistake as that is the "US Version" sku and that I will get the CBIL version. She said all the ones in Canada should be bilingual or CBIL version. So then I asked when mine would be shipped and she told me they are released tomorrow. I then asked if they are in stock ready to be shipped and she said currently the computer says there are 0 in stock, and that if they come in tomorrow they will be shipped to me on or before Saturday. I then asked why people who ordered on Dec 24 have started to receive them before me who ordered over a month from that date. She said as far as she knows, none have been shipped yet as they are released on a first ordered first sent basis. So if someone who had gotten one already could share their tracking number, I would like to phone in again with it so that they can see that it really happened. No one at BB knows what is going on I think.

Sent from my SGH-I896 running MIUI.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blaziner18:
im a little confused by your wording, can i not place a preorder? i actually have to be the first to buy when there in stock? so check every hour and click refresh until i see there in stock?

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also, i ordered the non cbil one... is that a bad thing? i got it from a different site.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] denglili:
I just noticed my pre-order at FS status changed to "In Stock". I pre-ordered on Nov. 30
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yhzhrm:
Can confirm my BB order (Nov 25th) that Item status: In stock.

Credit card still not charged.

BB website showing sold out

FS website showing sold out
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nooganator:
I ordered one of the 9 CBIL units off futureshop on December 27. Yesterday I get an genereic email saying that my order is now in process and the estimated arrival is before Jan 8.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] F0l3ert:
I see the samething on my end. Spoke with a csr at best buy and she assured me it would be shipped out by end of today.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Minupla:
My best buy preorder nov 25th just changed to indicate my card has been charged... I hate to get optimistic, but...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 5h4d0w:
Showing in stock for me finally:

The random marketing person I cc'ed on my complaint email replied and said he'd pass it along to the correct people.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jeff1192:
My Nov 23rd order just changed to charged......also trying not to get too optimistic.......but it's looking good for us finally!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lp_stealth:
Hey, I am sory if this has bent brought up before but I couldnt see it.

Now I know that hte bilingual tablet is the exact same but what about the bilingual dock is it also the same with french instructions or do some of the keys have the french letters?

Ken
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wrick01:
Canada post attempted delivery today for the order i placed with bb on the 24th dec.

Why did I have it shipped to the office :(

crap Ill only have it next tues !
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yhzhrm:
Same here my BB placed Nov 25th order is showing credit card charged.

Tuesday, Jan 2nd will be the earliest I'll see it if it makes it to the postal station today.

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Not necessarily. If you know which postal outlet services your office just go down their tonight before they close with identification and pick up the package.

Then again if you have a long commute to work, sorry you are sh*t out of luck.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wrick01:
No luck, i just called canada post.... Because it a big building, they have a different way of processing their orders. I have to wait 4 Days dammit!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yhzhrm:
Sorry to hear that. I guess Canada post deliver a ton of mail to your building. My office is only small, failed package delivery here results in a slip being delivered in the post next working day (regular mail), telling me of the failed delivery attempt with info as to when and where I can pick it up at the designated postal outlet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Androidttraction:
Same here, hopefully it does show up by the Jan 2nd, waited to long :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jeff1192:
I see you have a lot more faith in Canada post than I do. I'm in Ottawa and I'm figuring that I'll be happy to have it by Friday of next week (even though it will be shipping from Toronto)......hahaha
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blaziner18:
QUESTION:

should i place a preorder at BB or FS, or should i wait until it says one of thems in stock, and then buy it? How often are they getting in stock?