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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] stereotada:
more like 2 weeks for me if its the case. My flight out of town is on friday morning!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unknown_owner:
A lot of us got tracking numbers from gamestop.com last night, me included couple of pages back). It's out for delivery to me now. So I should have it in a few hours.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rsjyns:
Same here. Guy sounded pretty confident it would be in that day...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
i hope that is the case for in stores too, crossing my fingers, ill call around 11:30 PST

does your email state color? what size did you order?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
i spoke with regional manager who told me as far as they know the latest word was the 23rd. but he would not guarantee it, saying he does not trust what Asus says. I respected that
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cbasse:
My Gamestop.com order is being delivered today. 32GB Amethyst Grey. Tracking has it on the truck and out for delivery!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
hate your face!

sincerely, Me!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
Wow great guys glad to hear you're getting your Primes!

I just called my local tablet GS store and they told me they won't be getting in for regular sale until January 12.

My local Best Buy also told me January 12 for regular floor sales.

I have a preorder with a GS store, so I am hoping that preorders get fulfilled before the regular stock comes in. The store still claims that today will be the latest I will have to wait for the tablet to come in.

I'm so tired of hearing so many dates.... heh.

Message to Asus: You guys make some of the best products out there. Now you need to learn how to market and distribute your hot products before they cool off, like you've failed to do with the entire Transformer tablet line.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
i took friday off just to play with this baby :D

someone actually bought on ebay for $1100 http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidsLogin&_trksid=p4340.l2564&rt=nc&item=130619115816
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
I'm not too far..augusta and westheimer, I can pick it up for you and drop it off monday :) haahaha Yeah traffic sucks especially on weekends. That's why I go the other way towards beltway.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
Just got mine! in my hot little hands. charging it now. It turned out to be the grey which is fine for me. Much smaller than the orginal TF! Already got a system update. Will play with it tonight and give my impressions in comparison to original. Stay tuned!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
Did you order it online or at a store??!

on edit: Found out you got it online
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unknown_owner:
The crazy thing about those auctions is that the buyer doesn't even have the item...he's selling based on pre-order. Who knows when he's going to get it in. Poor suckers
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
I just called my store and they told me they are not getting it until january 11th now
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fraeone:
For preorderers or for walk-in retail?

Please say walkin...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
Ohhhhh that's mean... putting up something you dont even have yet. He or she should be reported. Unless they stated that it was based on release dates. If so then the buyers are not very sharp! $1100.00 is rediculous.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
pre-orders
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
The seller did indeed state it was a preorder with Best Buy, but that he's been guaranteed to have it available for Christmas with overnight shipping.

It says it all there if you scroll down.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
can someone else confirm through their store when their pre-order is coming in?

i pre-ordered through buena park, ca
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fraeone:
Oh that's all bad. Did they reference some sort of internal email like they did when they slipped to the 23rd?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cbasse:
right back at ya... D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
yes the manager stated they got a email in today through their computers

i would call your store immediately to check
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ultradsa:
I received my prime! UPS truck pulled up while I was on my lunch hour. I didn't open it yet but only have 2 more hours until I'm done with work.

I did notice it is the grey unit and there is a Gamestop sticker on the shrink wrap that says, Gamestop exclusive game bundle listing the preinstalled games. This was a online order that was placed 12-4.

Now what was that about $1100.00 on ebay? :P Kidding! This is my xmas present from my wife. =)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
i have the direct phone number for the regional manager in kissimmee florida. I just called and he told me an email was sent and the 11th is for new preorders.. all those that ordered already should have it by friday. He also said that some have begun to ship and will be hitting stores starting tomorrow. to call tomorrow afternoon
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
okay, my gamestop manager must be a complete dumbass. she said 11th, but i called two other gamestops that have displays and they stated the samething. if you already pre-ordered you will receive the 23rd, but new pre-orders as of today are for the 11th

i was fuming and going over there after work as the store manager and district manager will be there later

sorry for the scare but my heart is racing right now
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
man... I preordered on nov 23 and still no ups man here or any word that mine has shipped. did anyone who received their primes get the gamestop email say they will be getting it a few days later because they have to install the bundled games?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
Well I live in Orlando... did my pre-order online and it shipped from texas. So all you texan's maybe your in luck for store walk ins. I dont understand how the online pre-orders are going out but the stores aren't getting them. And I even got an email on my pre-order stating it was going to be delayed a couple days. I feel for the folks who are still waiting.... it sucks:rolleyes:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ultradsa:
Correct! I did receive that email but it came much quicker and is waiting for me to get out of work for a unboxing! =) I received the tracking number yesterday evening so maybe they are sending based on location or last name...no clue but this was ordered online on the 4th of December.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
that is what i was yelling at my gamestop manager about. "how to hell are online orders getting filled and she was telling me not til the 11th"
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
sucky... I live in kissimmee no word yet... maybe the special bundle deal will take longer for some reason... (even tho it wasrumored to be sent out before anyone else as a special pre-order deal)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
im in kissimmee too.. actually spoke with the regional mgr 3 times already
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unknown_owner:
Well if you really want one, you can get one for a good price from this guy. At least his is not $1100 and he says he has like 10 of them (I hate people who buy so many just to become a reseller---1 or 2 fine, but 10!). Seems like he is in FL.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/stock-ASUS-Eee-Pad-Transformer-Prime-32gb-NOT-PRE-ORDER-stock-/280793701496?pt=US_Tablets&hash=item41609bdc78#ht_585wt_1339
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Thanks for the link, but I'd hardly call $759 a "good price"...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Haro912:
Better than $1100 :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
The funny thing is right on their site

Benefits of PickUp@Store Pre-Order

Free shipping and handling.

Get new products first. We send most new releases to our stores via overnight delivery.

Pay when you pick up the product. A credit card is required to process the online reservation, but you can pay with any valid payment method.

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/help/In_Store_Pickup.aspx
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mustang_52:
My gamestop insisted all preorder will be fulfilled on Friday. No sooner. Let's hope because bestbuy and amazon both shafted me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Brozono:
Double checked at my local Table Gamestop (Thorncreek Crossing, Colorado) and I was told Jan 11th for non-existing pre-orders. He also said they were taking reservations for the second wave and suggested I do so. Same deal as the pre-order $50 down to reserve it.

He said existing pre-orders were on for the 23rd when I asked for my "friend".
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Haro912:
Everyone on XDA is your friend :p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
Well maybe the month waiting is a good thing? Let's them make changes if need be, since most initial releases run into a bug somewhere in the first couple weeks. That's the downfall for us gotta have it day one people. A second revision shows up a month or two down the line....

Does that make anyone feel any better?

Well.... i tried:p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
Not really :rolleyes:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Brozono:
I have friends!

Yes felling much better now. Wait nope still feel the same.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Once I admit to myself that I won't be getting a Prime until January, then I'll adopt this rationalization. But not until then, dammit! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
I can confirm this.

I too just got back from checking in with my local GS store in El Paso, TX and the manager said the same thing.

For people without pre-orders, the date is 1/12/12. Those with pre-orders from the "first wave" still have a 12/23/11 "in-store" date.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
Is it Frday yet? Damn too soon again....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unknown_owner:
I wouldn't be surprised if those ebay auctions get hit up hard in the next few days.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cbasse:
Its official - UPS just delivered to my house! Now I have to resist the urge to play with it before Christmas!! (gift from my wife!)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
Oh man that sucks. Thats like going to a strip club but cant touch.

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Yup there was a seller selling for $759 and had 2 left a few minutes ago. Now theyre gone lol.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
It's even worse than that... It's like going to a strip club where both your wife, the ladies, and management says you CAN touch, but not until Christmas...

Or, er... something like that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
Resist not my friend. Play with that thing. What is the point of getting it early? My wife would never do this to me. Well actually she just knows that resistance is futile! There's no way on this planet I could wait til Christmas...lol. Of course, I have absolutely nothing under the tree right now either...lol. I will have a 32gb SanDisk MicroSDHC card come Christmas day, I think. I will act surprised. ;) Oh and my 7yr old got me a $5 present at his school's Holiday sale. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
And you know that'll be your best present! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
if you read between the lines :eek:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
No doubt about it. he keeps trying to tell me what it is. I have to stop him...lol.

That's not between the lines that's out of context! And slightly true sometimes....ehh..next subject....lol.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
Totally not fair that those that pre-ordered way after me are already getting theirs... I pre-ordered online back in nov. So much for first come first served...

*facekick to u all!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
:D had to have a little fun this thread is getting me down, while waiting for GS to get my TP in! :cool:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unknown_owner:
Thought I saw it all with ebay and those pre-orders...when someone goes and list their in hand Gamestop Prime. LMAO. Didn't Gamestop.com orders just get delivered today?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fraeone:
It's so weird reading all these topics about trying to get a "TP", it's severe déjà vu from a few months ago during the Touchpad rush of 2011.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unknown_owner:
Reminds me of the original Transformer launch but we had to deal with Walmart and Target for those...wonder what happened to them with this launch?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
Saw this

News on the release from Gamestop:

I am a Gamestop employee, though sadly not at a tablet store. However today I called my old manager, who runs a tablet store. She said only a handful of stores received their preorder allotment yesterday, but all others are supposed to receive the exact number of Primes that were preordered this Friday the 23rd. Also Gamestop is taking preorders on the tablet for their second shipment of them that will be arriving on January 12th or 13th.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/1...us-transformer-prime-tf201-no-surprises-here/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mcoupe:
What's going on with the NEW preorders? Nothing is open online. Do u have to go to an Asus gamestop retailer or any gamestop ok?

The only gamestop selling primes around me is an hour away. Will it open online?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Postal76:
Are you talking about all stores or just "tablet stores"? And what is a tablet store?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] angileri:
Gamestop 2nd Wave

I just called by my Gamestop about an hour ago, guy told me on the phone they were taking pre-orders for the 2nd wave of shipments that will arrive on January 11th. He said if I pre-order I will be get one for sure on the 11th.

Fifty dollar deposit, in store only, he would not take my cc over the phone.

Think I am just going to order one tonight and cancell, Amazon and Frys.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
A tablet store is a GS store that sells tablets, hehe.

Only "tablet stores" will receive regular stock on Jan. 12. But if you were quick enough to pre-order with a local GS (any, not just tablet) before they were told to stop doing that, then they say the pickup days is Dec. 23 still.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
READ IT! I did not say it I posted it from that link! So you are talking to no one!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Postal76:
You didn't link to the actual comment, and your post wasn't formatted well. No need to be a ****.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TKEMerph:
Update from a Gamestop Manager (me) -

Yes I received the company wide e-mail that says we are taking preorders again for the January 11th release date. Though, no word on the first batch of preorders.

My day at work was instantly checking the shipping log for incoming product. It is now the 20th and I do not see any shipping of the tablets to my store. Which is sketchy because it's always a 3day window from ship and receive. I will update tomorrow if we have got a new distro in - that would confirm shipment for other stores also.

On a side note - I went to bestbuy tonight to find my girl a external hard drive for christmas. Two things, I talked to their "tablet specialist" (which he had no clue what the transformer prime was and thought i was talking about the movie transformers) - I pulled the manager treatment or bull**** asshole customer routine and demanded he figure out from warehouse if they received notice of any shipment in-route to their store. Sadly, he said they haven't received any information and quote "it is due out Q2 2012 in my computer"

So I will update tomorrow with hopefully some good news if anyone pre-ordered the tablet from Gamestop :D

I'd appreciate any news via board or PM if you hear anything about Bestbuy in-store pickup..

Thank you!

<3 xda community.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rsjyns:
Please keep us in the loop :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
please do s soon as you can !
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fraeone:
This is worrying, although I've gotta believe the launch has become enough of a headache for all parties involved that they would be willing to do something out-of-band to get them in & out for the 23rd.

That said, looking forward to hearing whatever you learn.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
I said "Saw This" not "posted this", "Said this", etc...

Not trying to be a ****, just tired of people not reading what is in front of them. :rolleyes:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
if im not mistaken from my gamestop days, you do receive saturday shipments?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TKEMerph:
We do not receive shipment on Saturdays...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
has anyone that pre-ordered online (prime bundle with contoller) received it? I can't believe this controller would delay it. :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
i am still optimistic, if the online orders are shipping that the in store orders will be shipping soon. made $200 profit off my BB order
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ravizzle:
Any idea if they will have extras on friday? I never pre ordered, just hoping to walk in and buy one

Sent from my Galaxy S2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
Oh yeah! just got my confirmation bish! gonna be here tomorrow!!!

*screams like Michael Jackson when he got caught on fire!*
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] oluchika:
When I called the closest tablet store near me, they took my name down to pick one up on Friday even though I didn't pre order. He said that no he had placed pre-orders in their store yet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SHRED:
Anyone knows exactly what those 7 games are bundled from Gamestop?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I think, in the computer, there are only a certain amount of pre orders it will accept. Once that number is reached, computer or system will shot down saying no more available for preorder. The money you pit down guarantees you have one in your name. Now if someone backs out on it, then it'll go to the first person who wants to buy it.

In other words, they better have my ish on the 19th...lol. I repeatedly asked about the guarantee part. Over the phone and in person. Plus I have a good feeling the one I preordered at will have it. I'll be working that day but will call to make sure they have it for me once I get off work.

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I know glowball and riptide gp. Didn't get to seethe others as I was in a hurry. You can go to GameStop.com site and they list the preinstalles games put in there.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hauj0bb:
I called two different Gamestops in Raleigh, NC today and no one knew what I was talking about. Is it all Gamestops or just some?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Arun01:
It's just some gamestops.Go to gamestop's website & click on tablets & it will give you a map of stores that carry it.

The games are Bladeslinger,Riptide gp,Shadowgun,Glowball,Chidori,Sprinkle
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Only Certain ones carry tablets. Usually the bigger stores. Any game loft store should be able to tell you the locations where they have tablets at. not all locations carry tablets. Plus the tablet section in store I preordered at was very small..lmao like a lil booth with about 4-5 tablets on display. The original transformer, the Prime, acer iconia A100, amd Samsung galaxy tab 10in. The prime was the best of all of them.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ModestMuse23:
I'm assuming these will be side-loadable APKs for the non-Gamestop folk?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
These games will be able to be purchased from TegraZone/ Android market...as I'm sure that's what you mean..lol ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jleewong:
Deadspace, Monster Madness, Sonic CD, Cordy, Riptide GP, ReLoad, Kongregate
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chickswearhats:
I liked being able to go on to the GameStop site and put in my zipcode, and it brought up my very close location and it says "Try in person, available in-store." When I clicked on that pic it brought me right to the store nearest to me.

I'm assuming that means they'll be available for pre-order too.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Where in the world you get that list from? Lmao only riptide gp off that list is in there. Not some b.s. Games..lol tegra3 optimized games are preloaded..you funny!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
Yes! I locked one down for pickup at Gamestop. Funny there was no advertising about the Prime or anything. You wouldn't even know that they were taking pre-orders for it. It's funny my local Gamestop is only selling the Prime and no other tablet. So I think I won't have any problems picking mine up on release day.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
Shadowgun should be one of those games on the list
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jleewong:
I got that list right off of the gamestop website... Take alook for yourself...

Sure the Prime comes loaded with some tegra 3 game demos (you prob wont see many of the full versions besides shadowgun untill ICS is out. due to piracy issues.).

As for the ones gamestop "preinstalls" that list is what they are showing. Find it for yourself on Gamestop.com/tablets :p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Arun01:
Yes if it shows that store then you can pre-order there.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chickswearhats:
Nice, thanks. I don't even have to drive a mile to do it then.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SHRED:
I just ordered another one, this time from Gamestop. Just changed my mind and gone for the purple one instead. I hope the 7 bundled games aren't Pacman, R-Type (even though I love that game), and Angry birds etc!!!

I will keep my champagne gold order from Best Buy and give it to someone as a present.

And I hope they Gamestop and Best Buy will both fill my preorders.. lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jleewong:
For the troll that doesnt believe...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
ThosE are games including on any and every tablet they selling. We talking about the transformer prime exclusive titles they adding. ShadowGun- full version tegra3 optimized, Riptide gp-full version tegra3 optimized, glow ball-tegra3 optimized, Bladeslinger-tegra3 optimized, n a few others can't recall name of . Wasn't talking about the standard list they put in all their tablets. We talking about Prime exclusive titles :p lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jleewong:
Learn to read my friend...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zedklind:
"Item Number: B10023 Quantity Shipped: 1 ASUS Transformer Prime Tablet (32GB) Quantity Shipped: 1 Tablet Wireless Game Controller Quantity Shipped: 1

For current tracking on your order, please click here: 1Z5X156X029*******

If you get an invalid message by clicking on the link above, please refer to one of the options below.

1. If your tracking number starts with a "1Z" please visit UPS.com and input your full tracking number for up-to-date package progress. 2. If your tracking number starts with a "9", we are unable to track packages through the United States Postal Service.

IF YOU SELECTED USA VALUE, USA PO BOXES, OR APO/FPO AS YOUR SHIPPING OPTION TRACKING INFORMATION WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. Please note that the tracking number will generally not be available to the carrier's tracking system until after 9 PM Central Standard Time.

NOTE: Weekends do not count as shipping days. For example, 2-day shipments sent on a Thursday will not arrive until Monday.

If you have any questions about your order, please contact us by sending an email to: orders@gamestop.com

Thank you for shopping at GameStop.com."

Eek! I preordered Nov 23 for the bundle with 2 day shipping. It says delivery Thursday!