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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] oluchika:
Just called the gamestop 45 miles away and she said they have theirs in stock. When i called to ask about their shipment, she asked me how I knew they had them in stock. Apparently, when i called earlier in the week and left my contact info, it wasn't added to their list :-\ . But the good thing is that they have one more left and she is reserving it for me to pick up today :) When I told her I called earlier in the week to reserve one, she stated that they only got 2 in.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Seems like it's heading in your direction too afterall :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] coquipr:
Nothing in Orlando yet
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] foboi1122:
I couldn't help but chuckle. <3 corny jokes.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bimboy:
Got the call this morning from Hanover, MA store, that my pre-order is in. Just got back from there. Assume most stores should have their pre-orders today then as well. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louvass:
Just received my call

Just got my call from the GS in Springfield PA. Delaware County, my tablet is in. I asked about colors they are all grey. Only 3 people pre-ordered them. Picking it up after work and will report back. Enjoy everyone.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] polbit:
My local Gamestop is already taking pre-orders for the next shipment, due 1/12/11...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Congrats mate. Don't forget to check if they have any docks too. The rest of us want to know if docks have been shipped out too.

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Likewise to you, ask about the docks too please :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fraeone:
I don think there have been any NW confirmations thus far, but I'm monitoring just as closely as you, have mine preordered at the Northgate store in Seattle.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
Just walked out of my local gamestop (Kissimmee, FL) with mines
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
My gamestop in california does not open til 10AM (20 minutes) and receives shipments around 11AM.

edit: just checked gamestop.com and my store opens at 9am today. but said shipment will come in at 11AM or 12PM
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unknown_owner:
Saw this on an ebay listing, tell me what is wrong with this. Talk about false advertising. I'm going to call the seller out on this.

=========================================================

ebay seller:

I have several of the Asus Transformer Prime Android tablets IN HAND ordered from bestbuy.com....

Bonus Item

This Tablet is Customized by GameStop and includes free digital games!

Free Digital Games:

ShadowGun

Sonic CD

Monster Madness

Riptide GP

Cordy

Kongregate Arcade App: 600+ free games & new titles added weekly. Earn badges, compare scores, and more.

Games are pre-loaded on tablet.

==========================================================
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louvass:
Docks

So I just called them back to ask that just for you guys and he said, no docks have come in and don't expect them until January. Seems they wanted to get the Prime out first and in our hands.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Thanks for the info. That's a shame, but at least I know not to expect it when I eventually get to pick mine up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rockstatus90:
Sooooweeet he's selling a BestBuy Prime customized by gamestop now that's nice.....how the heck is that freaking possible!?!?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mustang_52:
I called mine in warminster,pa and they keep insisting street date is 23rd. I asked if they had atleast got the shipment and he blew that off with the whole street date thing again. Then asked what time i could come tomorrow or just show up when they open and his reply was if they have them in. nice.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] coquipr:
Cool bro.any more their
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unknown_owner:
Mine is in!! I'm off to Gamestop!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
I swear to god...

where man, where!?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unknown_owner:
It's not. It's false advertising. Hope he realizes that if someone opens the prime and uses and doesn't see the games, they can request a full refund from Paypal. It's called Buyer Protection and it would be "Not as described". Paypal sides with the buyer 98% of the time because they don't like chargebacks from Banks and credit card companies. I know. I was on the selling end and the buyer flat out lied. Paypal sided with me after a long appeals process and alot of documentation and emailing (that's where the 98% comes from :D)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Where are you located?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unknown_owner:
Delaware, sorry not VA
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Jeez... all these places which have them... Georgia, Florida, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, surely my store here in Jersey has it too by now??
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
So no NC, VA, WV, DC, MD yet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
Orland Park, IL got them in stock
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] adiliyo:
so, so far for those who have picked them up, they've all been gray yes?

and no one has gotten a dock?

just wondering, as if they aren't getting the docks, i'll order it online, but want to get the right color :)

also, i'll call the chino, ca store in 90mins or so to see if we socal folk get lucky :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
Tampa, FL in stock

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from everyone i've heard they are all grey, please let me know what chino says
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] manimattor:
yeah let me know, I have one pre ordered ther...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nextelbuddy:
just got the call from Gamestop Mall of Ga in Buford GA trhat my prime arrived and to come pick it up.

wont be signing on for a while >_>
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ludedudeh22a1:
I hate Minnesota for not having any Tablet stores!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Spaded21:
Just got mine, Orland Park IL
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] digimuzik:
Ditto in Wisconsin!

But..... I was the sole pre-order before the cutoff at my store. And I just got the call!

Add WI to the list of states!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ludedudeh22a1:
Which one? I'm willing to drive! haha
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] foboi1122:
Anyone in southern Cali get it yet?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
my store doesnt get shipment til 11-12

edit: ughh got a 11AM meeting, keep me posted with CA stores

man i think my F5 key is worn out
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PhaethonPRIME:
No love in OC

All the stores I've been calling are all saying the same thing... 12/23 and you're not getting any unless you pre-ordered (at least for 48-72 hours). You can reserve the second wave due the 2nd week of Jan...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] adiliyo:
give us PST folk a little time, maybe around 1pm PST though :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] foboi1122:
woah... did you preorder?

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remember that they don't usually get their shipments until noon. Or at least that's what gamestop in Chino told me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
yes i did pre-order, but im afraid my gamestop is stupid and might sell mine
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dB Zac:
did you guys see the bundle preorder that comes with the keyboard. It seems like a good deal and it shipped in 2 weeks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] adiliyo:
if they sell mine, there will be ****ing murders.

and not because i won't have my tablet (well maybe a little bit) but because if you're that moronic of a human being that can't do a simple job like that, you really aren't going to contribute anything useful to society, and will just consume resources.

<_< yea, that's the ticket, it's for humanity.

and i'll want a free dock.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PhaethonPRIME:
I know it... >sigh< I guess I'll be calling every tablet GS store within an 80 mile radius this afternoon. Weeeee
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] drivn2fast:
I was able to pick one up in Houston (Galleria), the color is AG. FWIW, they had an AG dock and I didn't get it... so there's at least one dock still there. Pretty sure it was the last tablet though :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
As far as I'm aware, all pre-order units are supposed to be held for 72 hours before being sold to other customers. I'm sure if they sold them by pure idiocy, then it wouldn't be out of the question for you to ask for some form of compensation.

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Ouch. I can feel the fire from here.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] adiliyo:
that would be why i'd be pissed. and it's not out of the realm of reason to assume the possibility that someone employed at gamestop by do something out of pure idiocy.

the same can be said for much of the retail chains, but for some reason, i feel like gamestop plays fast and loose more so.

anywhoo, hope i hear good news from chino, ca today!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Heerocon:
Got my Prime today at my local Gamestop! Gotta say, with all the bull**** I've been hearing, this device is exceeding my expectations. Great stuff!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mcoupe:
Unkown_owner

Peoples plaza, or christianna mall Delaware?

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] adiliyo:
if i read one more post about someone getting their prime or it being in without stating which store they're talking about, i'm going to punch the next baby i see, and it will be your fault.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] uhohitzluke:
Any updates on Socal Gamestops? I'm hoping to get lucky without a preorder.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] digimuzik:
New question - My store said something about a bluetooth controller being available for $40 if you buy the tablet. Anybody know what the model is, exactly, of this offer? The bundle on GameStop just says "Tablet Wireless Bluetooth Controller". I'm trying to decide if it's a good deal, or just pick something else up on Amazon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] curreyr:
happy holidays to you too
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Heerocon:
To prevent punching of babys, I'm in NY.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
God damnit man, where??!

Edit: Disregard. Ninja'd by post above
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] samseh:
Good news from NYC!!

the store at 86th and Lexington just called me to say my preorder is ready for pick up!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] adiliyo:
personally, i'd rather just pick up a PS3 controller and use that if i'm going to spend $40, at least then it serves more than one purpose (can use it with ps3 as well. :))
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Meanee:
Argh... called that store, busy signal. My pre-order store in Brooklyn keeps jerking me around.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Got my phone call saying mine is ready for pick-up too. Now I'm trying to see how I can get rid of it whilst making a small profit if possible... Received my Champagne Prime from TigerDirect on Tuesday so don't really need two.

For those who are interested I posted it in the marketplace.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unknown_owner:
People plaza. Done and done. I got mine. Guy a few people ahead of me bought the extra they got in that wasn't a preorder

Sent from my Photon
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
Got a PS3 controller and PS3 Now give me my damn tablet and dock so I can sell my gtablet and enjoy my TP!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
A baby is going to suffer because of you. I hope you hold that in your conscience for all eternity.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
make it two babies, adiliyo and I pre-ordered from same GS, so I am on Baby rage as well!

I'm actually going to up it to I will punch and baby and run over a old person for each post!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
I think I can handle that :p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Fine. Well then will you at least tell us which store you picked up from? Lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bimboy:
Funny thing about my store. When I pre-ordered, they had a small tablet kiosk set up. It's gone now. They do not have any docks, but it might be because they are becoming a non-tablet store... I was the only pre-order there, surprisingly enough.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Not a tablet store. Pre-ordered 2 weeks ago before emails were sent out. In Rochester, NY though.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thetruth1983:
What makes you think that it was the last tablet? I still haven't picked up my preorder from there...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
Just got a call from my GS non-tablet store in El Paso, TX.

It's ready for pickup!!!

YES! Off I go!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PhaethonPRIME:
Well I just pre-ordered the tab/dock combo from the GS site with the Jan 6th release date. Now I have 3 pre orders hanging in limbo... BestBuy from 12/3, Amazon from 12/18, and now this! I have a problem, I need help....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wtorres141:
Just rescued mine from 33rd and bwy in nyc...with contoller, no docks. No extras available.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
I got the call today as well that mine was in, but I was in Ohio, not anywhere close to Arlington, Va where I preordered from. They have already shipped it to my local GS store in IL. Hopefully I can pick it up on Monday.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] foboi1122:
bummer, still no news from the westcoast :/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thetruth1983:
Dam I've been waiting on my BMW for over 5 hours and it's still not ready. I'm beginning to get upset by reading all the talk here about Gamestop selling preorders to walk-ins out of idiocy. I just called my tablet store (Galleria in Houston) and was told that they would not be selling the prime until tomorrow. I told them that my friend came in a got his earlier and then the guy changed his story and said that they already got a few preorders in today and they have all been picked up already. I then told him why wasn't I called and am I guaranteed to get one tomorrow. The guy then changed his story again and said that I can come in and pick it up today as long as I preordered it. These guys are driving me crazy and I'm gonna be on the 6 o clock news tonight if I have to drive all the way down there, drive around for 20 minutes to find a parking spot, fight all the soccer moms on my way only to find out that there is no tablet there waiting for me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Anyone in Nor Cal receive their pre order? As far as I know the only tablet store here is in Palo Alto University Ave.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Just called my Gamestop at Plaza 46, Woodland Park, NJ. The tablets came in today and I am now on my way out to collect it! I have some errands to run afterwards but I will report back as soon as I get home to say whether they had docks available etc.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jdbaker82:
That bastard took my Prime I was supposed to pick this up manager was going to hold it for me but decided not to!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louvass:
PS3 Controller

I know this is off the GS topic but someone mentioned here about using that how do you use it ? is it an app I need. Enjoy your new toys ;)

Thank you
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] plowking00:
Called both Orland Park locations in IL only pre orders on hand. I have been calling all week and they told me the 23rd, now they are saying Jan 7th. Well that was going to be my Christams present.:mad:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] d1ez3:
Just got mine from Gamstop in Orlando, don't know what to do on it first lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] colbyb25:
Denver Gamestops seem to be getting them in. I just got a phone call saying my tablet was in. The bad news...I am waiting at the airport for my flight out of town. It will be there when I get back on the 28th.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tc8z:
Northern Virginia Primers (do/can we call ourselves primers?, haha) Just picked mine up from the Tysons location.

There were only about a dozen max of us who preordered and they're all in stock. I was the second guy crossed off. I called earlier and they got it in this morning/noon so I went over just now (work in Tysons) NO DOCKS THOUGH! According to the manager, no GS has them. Can anyone confirm this from the GS they picked theirs up? He said no preorder list either, but once he knows, he'll call me up to put my name down.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BesZain:
Today hopefully. East Bay here too next to you. Pre-orders were shipped to Bay Area stores, Tablet or Non-Tablet, on the 19th.

Did you pre-order as well? If so, it has been shipped on the 19th most probably.

Go into your store and ask about your pre-order and when it was shipped. They CAN see that info on their computer.

Shipments come around noon or so, and yesterday I saw the UPS guy in Gamestop around 3 (new time? Extra deliveries? ). I'm just giving them an hour or more, and then will either call or drive/walk down there so I can see them actually checking my order status.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] HuskerWebhead:
Well, not only do none of the Gamestops near me not have any Primes on display...but the guy I talked to thought I was talking about some new game coming out. *Sigh* They will be getting them in on the 19th like most people have already said.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Well I finally went to one by my house and played with one. It looks very nice. I have a pre-order already online, but I also pre-ordered in the store just in case the gamestop doesn't ship it out early like some rumors have said. If not I will have mine in my hands at 08:10 est. on the 19th. The guy at gamestop said he somewhat hated all android tablets, but this one blew it away. Changed his mind on android tablets. I took it for what it was worth.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kristovaher:
It's not a cop-out by Google. You can seriously mess up your device by removing something that is necessary for some applications. At least this way you can easily restore it. In fact, disable option is much more than modern Operating Systems allow, where at best you can remove the icon for a system application.

A disabled app has the same effect as uninstalled app, except it still takes couple of MB's of hard drive memory. And that is nothing compared to 16GB+ that ICS devices will have.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] adiliyo:
i'm all for being able to only disable system apps, but all bloatware should be uninstallable, as removing it will have no adverse effects other than letting me get rid of things i don't want in my OS.

i'm primarily looking at the addition of verizon apps on the galaxy nexus as an example of things i don't want in any way whatsoever on my phone.

at least we have root already on the prime, so i can go and just remove the things i don't want myself :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] LinS123:
When I called they said they weren't taking any pre-orders for the prime. I was actually thinking of calling the only gamestop I knew (which was like downtown Toronto). I don't want to drive downtown to get the tablet, driving downtown is hell.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cyberhead:
Just went to Gamestop for preorder and preview

The Gamestop in Cleveland is the only one in Ohio that will be selling tablets. They had just received the demo tablet today and were not even sure how to set up the display model, so unfortunately they had to let me play with it without the security sensors (which is exactly what I was hoping for).

I can tell you that the screen brightness is absolutely insane in super-ips mode. The weight and size feels similar to the Ipad 2, if not a little lighter. What really had me hooked was the gaming on the device. Shadow Gun and riptide were really smooth and had beautiful visuals. Also, the thing is fast, I mean really fast. At one point I must have had 15 apps open, including the games, and that skinny little quad-core never skipped a beat. The responsiveness is insane, which really has me looking forward to using an actual controller.

They had the Amythist grey, which was not that purplish in my opinion, but I am still getting the Champagne color. The aluminum finish feels really nice and actually does resist finger prints quite well. About 10 minutes after being there and explaining to the staff the potential of the device, I had already talked a couple of them into preordering for themselves and one customer, so if someone from Asus is reading this, I want my commission (not like they will struggle with selling these things anyways).

Overall, I was very impressed. Every aspect of this device was done well. The only thing I worry about is the device being top heavy while docked in the keyboard.

*By the way, the Gamestop where I preordered had no Idea about the extra games and controller bundle, so they told me that they would be throwing in the extra games and the controller free of charge.*

Only 5 people had thought to preorder there, which makes me feel happy to live in Ohio for the first time in my life.

I hope some of this information has been useful.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louvass:
Game Stop Experience

Springfield, Pa

I called 5 local Game Stop's and only one had a clue what the ATP was. Seems not all Game Stop's are "tablet stores" so they can't order them in the store or they just are not aware that they can. So if you do go out there have them check to see if it shows on the register to order.I was told a memo went around about 2 weeks ago saying they would be doing pre-orders on them. So I went in after work and ordered mine, so just 2 of us so far, we will see what happens.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] smashingblue:
I live in Michigan and went to my local Gamestop who let me pre-order the tablet by putting $49.99 down. I however inquired how many they were receiving, they did not know. Then I asked if they were sure they were even getting them and after speaking with a manager, was told they are not going to be receiving them. The only stores locally to me to receive them are two stores in Ohio.

Is it possible that ASUS is going to screw up yet another tablet launch? I imagine if this is to be true in general, that Gamestop has been taking pre-orders with no guarantee of actually getting the tablets in stock.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Popsiclestand:
Called Adorama today and they said the 28th when they get their shipment so cancelled my pre-order. Had already gotten my pre-order into local Gamestop who did guarantee the 19th..could not pre-order the dock but they said they would have as many docks as tablets on release day.

Here's hoping that I'll get my tab. the pessimist in me is saying that Amazon made the best move by dashing hopes sooner than later and that the other retailers claiming they'll have the tablet before Christmas are leading us along...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
Adorama told me the 20th earlier. When did you order?

I called the two tablet carrying Gamestops in my area a few days ago and they both said they had TFP's on display. I went to both today to find that they didn't have them on display in either store. The one 20 miles from here said they were about to stop carrying tablets all together due to low sales. They haven't had any TFP preorders at all. I tried at both to preorder the prime and the dock and neither could do a reservation on the dock or even tell me if they were going to carry it. I decided to stick with Adorama unless Popsiclestand's CSR is correct about the 28th.