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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
Sorry for the delay guys. I'm in Odessa, TX. they did have my prime but they didn't think they had the dock. They are still unpacking and said to call em in a few hours to see if they got it too. They did say I was the only one to preorder here.

I'm driving around for work now. I'll have some impressions and a report on screen and wifi tonight!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
Tablet store.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Moonglum:
I preordered a Prime at the Gamestop in Plano,TX yesterday for the upcoming January run. Well lo and behold they called me about twenty minutes ago saying that I could come in pick one up. My office chair was still spinning when I jumped out of it! So long story short, me and my me co-worker picked up one each. The manager said he had to strong arm corporate to get 4 of them for his location since his store was one of the last ones to get on the tablet prototype program. So anyone in Dallas might want to give them a call.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
I havent opened mine yet but it appears to have been opened by gamestop... Has shrink wrap (which it shouldnt) and no offical seal on the box.

I will report back later tonight about what games they installed. And if i see any dirty finger prints on my baby.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
are you ****ting me? that is bull.. anyone else can weigh in on this now until jzen can check his?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
Just talked to the Chino, CA store, spoke with a very nice lady. She had not been in the last couple of days so she was unsure and needed to check.

Came back to let me know they do have confirmation they are in route and have been shipped. She said Friday is when they would be there!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
My tablet and keyboard from Best Buy were shrink wrapped. But you can normally tell if Gamestop shrink wrapped it compared to manufacturer
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bodark:
Grr I was figuring the stores in the Metroplex would be getting them sooner since the a lot of online orders were reportedly shipped out of Texas. Just called the Northpark location where I ordered mine and the dude blew off the question with the "They were delayed til the 23rd and even if we had them already you would have to wait until then" and he said they were too busy to go through their shipment that they got today...gotta love Gamestop customer service!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
This is all good news! My faith is slowly being restored...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
For a wife I don't usually buy them at gamestop cause most of the stuff there are used and open previously. And they only give you 5 bucks off retail. I rather have a brand new unused wife :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
I would wait a little later and talk to a manager. They should sell them to you and the release date was Monday. Or just go later to the store
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] coquipr:
Did you know if they had extras besides preorder ones
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
Just called 3 local tablet gamestop stores. It doesn't look like they will receive any extra shipment for friday (although, could get lucky with cancelled pre-orders) but they are taking pre-orders for Jan. 12th batch..however, the pre-order window for this batch is short as well...

Hmm, wait for Amazon.. Best Buy... or pre-order at Gamestop for Jan. 12th.. or.. hope that other retail stores will have it before Jan. 12th in stores. I can't remember how chaotic the 1st transformer launch was.. and how long it took them to have it in stores.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cyberhead:
Pre-order in Ohio

Has anyone spoken with any of the Gamestops in Ohio? I pre-ordered at the Toledo store and they said they got a shipment in, but they won't tell me anything else than to come on Friday. They also said that it will not arrive until Friday and that it won't be there first thing in the morning.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
This made me laugh. "Used and open previously" in terms of women. Oh my innocence...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
i would recommend pre-order at as many places possible.

i pre-ordered newegg, best buy, gamestop, and tigerdirect.

i cancelled newegg and tigerdirect as their return policy sucks and got best buy and gamestop (coming)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fraeone:
Finally some encouraging news for in-store preorders!!!!

I want to call my GameStop, but I've been bugging the hell out of them lately. Anyone want to call the one in Northgate mall (Seattle) for me? Hehehe..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] coquipr:
That makes it a little ****ed up.any news from your area?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thetruth1983:
If anyone in Houston is wondering, I called the Galleria location in Houston and they told me that they have not received them yet. I guess I have to stay on top of them because they never even called me to say that it had been delayed. I'm afraid that if I wait for a call, they will probably sell my preorder to someone else.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
yea regional manager called me and told me they are in route.. due in at 10 am tomorrow morning
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mustang_52:
I'll call yours and you can call mine. I need to know if the shipment is on the way and possibly pick it up early. (215 ) 95 7 -60 4 9. Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] coquipr:
Sweet,I should be around their working tomorrow,so if extras I'm grabbing which I don't think so
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] coquipr:
Keep me posted I'm plugging here 24/7
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mustang_52:
The guy said 23rd but he will call you if it comes in early to pick it up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] holmern:
Anyone know if there is a Gamestop in the Austin, TX are that sells these? I'm stuck on my newegg order and they seem to have no clue about what is going on.. Bought one for my wife for christmas and I am starting to panic :mad:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
I just got back from my store. The regular sales staff were pretty useless and just told me "we'll sell it to you when it arrives", and said that I couldn't pick it up early despite the delay. The assistant manager stepped in and I spoke to him instead. Asked him if I would get a call if it arrived early and if I'd be able to pick it up early and he said yes I definitely would and could.

I also asked him if he had any info on whether the shipment was on its way and he said that he doesn't get that info, so I asked if there was someone he could call to find out, such as the regional manager, which he didn't seem to want to do. I did ask him clearly if there was enough stock for all pre-orders to be fulfilled, and if I'm pretty much guaranteed to receive it on/by Friday, and he said yes, if I pre-ordered it, I will definitely get it by Friday.

A little miffed that he didn't want to call the regional manager for me, but still feeling a tiny tiny bit better that he seemed so confident that I'd get the tablet by Friday.

Edit: Plaza 46, NJ
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] speed817:
Just picked up one at the Gamestop in Plano!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Congrats! Was this a pre-order?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jdbaker82:
I don't understand how all Gamestops appear to be getting delivery's on Fri the 23rd no matter what State....... it usually makes 1-2 days difference depending where something is shipped from and going to.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] speed817:
nope. i called them and they said they had a couple. i hauled ass down there since i don't work too far away and was able to grab the last one i think.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dajackal9999:
One left !

OMG...Gamestop nearby has one left not on pre-order. It's in transit for today or tomorrow arrival at the store. I can't leave work early to reserve it in-store. I have an hour of misery to look forward to :eek:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Lucky! Have fun with your new toy :)

You know, I'm thinking... You'd think they'd fulfil all the pre-orders first before giving stores extra stock, right? So, unless everyone who works up in the GS supply chain is an idiot (HAH! Yeah right...), the fact that some stores have extra units must mean that there should be enough tablets to satisfy all the pre-orders.

This is of course entirely based upon the assumption that they have some sense.

Alright, I guess I just disproved my own theory.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
any of you guys who got one check to see if the installed games are removable? any GS bloat on it at all? was it wrapped?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aawshads:
You mean you have it in hand? I called them and the guy told me they wern't in yet. ?????

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omg, just called my store and they are in and I can come pick it up, no one called me!!!! btards......Leaving work asap.

UPDATE: I apologize to Gamestop, they did call on a different number and left a message. I am on my way to pick it up now. This is at Northpark Mall in Dallas.

Does make sense that we get them a bit faster in Texas, their headquarters is closer to my work than the tablet store I have to go pick it up in. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fraeone:
I'm wondering this as well.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fraeone:
It would be helpful for everyone to list the store that they're dealing with in these posts.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
sounds like almost all of them have been in texas so far.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
why wont anyone answer.. lmao
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Too busy playing with them :P
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
or dont really have them? lmao
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sambow87:
You can. I just picked up the tablet at a gamestop in Plano, TX. No dock yet (if you find one, let me know!).

I just deleted the Game Informer app and Gamestop app (just links to their webpage).

The tablet comes with Shadowgun, Riptide, Sonic, Cordy and a couple of other games.

All removable!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] richB7:
Darn it. My gamestop in Houston says they are getting their shipment tomorrow but won't let them go until Friday. Grrrr. How can I get around this as we are off from work Friday and it's across the street from the office but 30 miles from the house?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
And did it look like it had been tampered with? Was the box nicely sealed?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
How is the shrink wrap? Does it look like gamestop did it or manufacturer?

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Talk to manager, then ask for regional or district manager
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TKEMerph:
Update from a Gamestop Manager (Me)

I'm in work right now and I just checked our incoming shipment. I am delighted to say we have 2 incoming tablets to my store. Street dated 23rd (I have to make some calls but I actually didn't check to see if its sell able.) Call your tablet store asap and say check your shipment for the 20th. This should be here hopefully by friday.

Your welcome in advance <3
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unknown_owner:
Called my DE store and they said that it will arrive tomorrow. I've been calling everyday and they have been very courteous to me about the whole thing. They get deliveries around 11 so I'm going to plan and be there at 11:30. They have 30 min to have my Prime ready to go!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Ask to speak to the manager and tell him the street date is the 19th, Asus had delayed shipments, not delayed street date.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Talk to the store manager. The manufacturer's release date was the 19th of December. This delay is purely due to the Gamestop distributor, which means that you should be entitled to collect it early if it arrives early. This is what the Assistant Manager at my store told me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sambow87:
The shrink wrap looks like it was done by Gamestop.

When I opened the tablet up, I could tell that the plastic covering on the tablet itself was messed with. No fingerprints though and no problems, so not a big deal, but it does look like it was opened and messed with to load their stuff on it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
Thanks, already called my store and confirmed in route and will be there by Friday. (posted this about 1.5 to 2 hours ago) Chino, CA location
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
To the NoVa-ers, i just called tyson's again and he said "yep they're coming in on Friday"

which was not what i wanted to hear.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
thank you for that !!!!! how is the wrapping?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
If its already opened by them I assume there is no restocking fee if you decide to return it?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Now here's my question, what happens if you remove the games and want to re-install them? What if at some point down the line, you need to restore the tab to factory condition. These games won't be linked to your google account right? Which means you'll need to purchase them from the Android Market again?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] krispy521:
My guess is the .apk files should be somewhere on the tablet for reinstall.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sambow87:
Not bad, it was professionally done.

Here is a picture the wrapping (sorry, I was too eager to use the Prime!).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Do .apk installed apps receive updates over the Market?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flak0:
Just got my Prime

Hello All , I just got my Prime 4 hours ago. I have been playing with it and its awesome. I ordered mine from Gamestop on 11/30.

Did anyone else get the firmware update after turning theirs on?

I updated mine hopefully it doesnt break any root exploits lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
i recommend downloading astro and finding the apk files and saving them on a separate hd

but very good point!

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was this picture taken with the prime?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Ok so I called my GS and sounded like the manager wthat I talked to last time. He said that so far he hasn't seen any on todays shipment but he hasn't finished sorting out everything. I told him that a lot of other GS around the US have already received them and started handing them out. He sounded shocked since he didn't have his yet. He said he would personally call the pre-order people when they came in. (but what if it's his off day or he is not at work yet lol). But by me telling him that other GS have received them and handed them out already, he suggested for me to call back in a cpl of hours to check to see if they received any. I hope so, I leave out late tonight for vaction. If not, I will have them ship it to the GS near my In-laws place.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sambow87:
Yep, picture was taken with the prime!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] curreyr:
Yup, the update means most likely you will not be able to root it ... possibly not ever.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] foboi1122:
Someone said earlier they called the Chino, CA one. I called the Chino Hills one (not to be confused with Chino, which is another city). A woman answered and told me her manager isn't there so I just went ahead and asked her if any have arrived. She gave me the generic answer of it'll be here 23rd. She said they usually get their shipments at around noon. So here's fingers crossed. I might be out of town from 23-25 so I asked her if they could hold the preorder for me and she said it was up to the manager. I'm hoping I can grab this thing before I leave
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
Great to be hearing some good news finally.

After reading that some of you guys already had your Prime arrive from in-store GS pre-order, I went down to mine again and asked if it had arrived on today's UPS shipment.

They said not yet but I talked to a manager who knew all about it and he said "don't worry we got you covered" and reassured me it would be in-store for me on Friday.

He also said that sometimes they use FedEx for overnight shipping and that it is possible it is coming with them on a special delivery rather than their normal UPS ground shipment.

Let's hope this is the beginning of the end of this torture (self-imposed) :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
i think this thread is torturing us

this whole waiting for the prime to get to gamestop feels more like christmas to me than sunday is
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nukeruss:
Mine came in the mail today but I don't get to see or touch it til Christmas day.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Haro912:
Hearing about GS selling this tablet is killing me I have like 10 of them within 30 minutes of me and the closest tablet selling one is 80 miles away... SO DUMB!!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
Can you guys check the GPS

Some people are saying their GPS arent' working, can some of you who got it test it out and repost it here. Thanks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Dude, that blows!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
Yeah it would be great to hear some more feedback from the people who already got their GS preorders.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nukeruss:
The update was to better utilize the companion core I believe.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
I need a quick answer please

My gamestop say they have it now and I can pick it up. But this GPS problem needs resolved. Are your GPS working? Hurry, I need to know whether to pick it up now or not.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
which gamestop?

you can always return it if you dont open it
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
The one I called is

Chino Spectrum Towne

3935 Grand Ave

Ste C-1

Chino, CA 91710

(909) 465-6915

There is no Chino Hills location that I see on the GS site?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
What's the point of getting and not opening? This gamestop is in houston. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
As long as you reserved it they will hold it, just assuming you did not reserve it
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I just literally called my GameStop tablet store, in wood bridge, VA. They said no shipment in today. Said it'll be Friday and if it comes earlier they will call me. The kicker is he said I'm the only one at that location who preordered and he has had at least 60 people calling wanting one, with no preorders. I asked well since I'm the only one, do I get any extras. He said nope, you the only one coming in. He must've thought I meant any extra tabs coming in. I meant like a free dock or something. Also, I got off the phone so quick, I realized, how does he know I'm the only one who preordered when he never asked my name or number. Do they have caller ID there? I'm sure they recognize me by now from calling and checking almost daily. Still amazed at how I'm the only one who preordered at that tablet store. I have a feeling it's going to arrive there tomorrow. I'll be off work Friday thru monday so plenty of time to play with it ;). A nice present I will by for myself. Time to retire the iPad and pass it on to my woman. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
Yes I did reserver it, would lik to pick it up now. But waiting for peoples input if their GPS works or not. Come on guys, you were just bragging about it a minute ago....test test please.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Did it sAy what the update consisted of?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
common guys someone do a quick gps check
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Probably because he knew they only had 1 pre-order, you probably told him at some point that you had pre-ordered it. So I guess he just assumed you were telling the truth, which you were.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sambow87:
I responded in the GPS thread, but I've checked using the GPS and it's not working.

I've gone to two different locations (outside) and nothing. It just shows (at the bottom) that it's trying to lock on to the satellite.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
Can you do me a favor. Make sure it's turned on :) And test it with wifi off. Maybe their modification interfere with gps ability to lock on.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I did mention I preordered it. I just hope in comes in tomorrow. Hopefully this gps issue is isolated incident also or something that can fixed with OTA update. Is everyone, who has prime already, gps not working? Or only a few?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
someone was able to use google maps
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
They were using locate via wifi network. GPS not working.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thegadfly:
I hope the guys testing GPS are doing so outside, and not inside of a building...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
I've read elsewhere that the GPS issue might have been fixed in the firmware update, but don't hold me to that. Make sure that the firmware update doesn't prevent you from rooting it too before you think of trying the update to see if it fixes the GPS.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Meanee:
Which NYC store was that?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
I'm so sad, I can get it now but I won't

I'm still waiting for more votes on the GPS issue. So instead of picking up now, I'm going to wait til tomorrow. :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Well don't get mad when you realize gps was isolated issue and prime not available anymore to pick up..lol. I see you posted in a few threads telling people to test. Nothing wrong with that. As I would want gps and everything else working also. I doubt if this is widespread issue or something that update can't fix.

No new tablet had ever been released that didn't have some bugs or issues that needed addressing. The best selling tablet of all time, ipad2, had the biggest launch flop of all. With majority of initial devices launched have major backlight bleeding. Apple fanboys, made an uproar over that. Some returning and switching devices 3-4 times only to still have same issue. It wasn't really fixed till later waves of shipments.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
Dude I want this tablet badly and I would pick it up, but the issue may be harder to fix than the apple issue. What are they going to do, offer to replace the metal back with plastic? It's a shame that going back to the sites that were testing the prime, none of them were testing gps, just wifi. Given that wifi had two antennas to work, you would think gps would also require that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ravizzle:
Just called the closest tablet gamestop wich is 30 miles away, and they said to try on friday they are getting 3 in

Sent from my Galaxy S2