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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
Yeah. The original 7" tab. We ordered them for our whole I.T. dept at a deep discount from Verizon. It seems to allow 3g tethering at no additional cost which will be nice for the Prime if it turns out to be true. :) I didn't cancel my Prime preorder though. I'm thinking I may let fate decide whether I keep it or go another route. If it's there Monday it's mine. If they push it to Friday maybe I'll save some cash and try to get a cheap original TF. I'm still a little torn. ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] duckied:
Say that to your new 60" tv lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
pfft...70"....lol

http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-LC70LE732U-LC-70LE732U/dp/B004OCXGAG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BarryH_GEG:
Yikes! I thought you got a 8.9 or 10.1. The original Tab's a tad outdated. AT&T had them for $79 over Black Friday. And tethering over EVDO, you're a very patient person. ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
Haven't received a call yet. I'm in Oregon I'll give them a call tomorrow. I'm also one of a few peeps that is getting the Prime from a non tablet store.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bigaj:
I received the call early today I thought it was just my store until I jumped on xda .Manager said 23 because of shipping delays.Said preorders were guaranteed one.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thetruth1983:
I'm in Houston, Texas and I never got a call. I called my store last night (thursday) and I was told that it was indeed pushed back to the 23rd.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
I am going to have to call mine today, but hopefully since when I called on Monday they said they had some already, mine is still a go for the 19th. ***Fingers Crossed***
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
Lol...i know. I work for a small county and we try to be somewhat fiscally responsible. I've been kind of impressed with this old tech tho and even the EVDO hadn't been terrible. I will probably tether on my 4g phone mostly tho even tho I'm afraid its not much better. :o

Ah well I maybe Texas isn't special. Although looking at rick perry we must at least look special in the worst possible way...lol

Mine also said they had some in stock. I'm worried that it might have been the original transformer though.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ultradsa:
I have a online Gamestop preorder and haven't received a call or email and the system doesn't show any updates so not sure what to think about that. I do know that Gamestop does have some stock so maybe there splitting it up between the 19th and 23rd?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
i highly doubt that
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I called. Still no shipment yet. No word of any type of delay. Said still on track for monday. Ill call again tonight. He sounded like he didn't know too much..the noob...lmfao
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RowdyBoss:
Seems like some Gamestop stores are not going to be able to fulfill all their pre orders & probably are calling some of those customers to push there pickup to the 23rd. Most Gamestops receive their shipments on Fridays. I've talked to 2 stores last night & a person on another forum talked to his store yesterday and they all said they were still scheduled to sell on the 19th. But I didn't have a pre order & the store I'm picking up from didn't take any pre orders. Not sure if that matters.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
Well I just called my Gamestop again. Clerk initially stated no delay then found the shipping delay for Friday the 23rd like everybody else. I was the first and possibly the only preorder in my store which is a tablet display/sales store. I hope some of you have better luck. I'm still considering buying the OG transformer. Its not that I can't wait til friday but I oddly don't love the extreme thinness or color of the TFP. Everything else about it is so awesome though it is a difficult decision. Anybody know of an amazing price on an open box or refurbished transformer that might help me make that decision easier?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wtorres141:
Will most likely post my TF1 sometime after Monday when/if i pick up my TFP from gamestop. My TF1 is a BB Black Friday model...i picked up 2, have the second still Un-boxed. PM me, cost = same w/tax split. So I do not intend on making any money on it...

...after Monday the 26th that is...since GS also confirmed 23d for pickup
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Well my wife just called me stating that she called the Gamestop and they are delaying it till the 23rd. They have them in stock, but not releasing them...WTF give me my product!! lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] oasis9389:
just a little feeback on the whole 19th/23rd issues. I was one of the people that talked to a rep at expansys and was told the 23rd.

the rep seems very knowledgeable, he was not using a system. however he asked me a telling question when i asked for a date on the prime

"32 or 64 gigs?"

me: 32

"we are not getting them till the 23rd"

... so maybe the 64's are on the 19th and the 32's are the 23rd.. not sure why he would ask me that if they had the same date.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Blueman101:
Expansys has re-delayed them again until January.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] oasis9389:
starting to get a feeling no one is seeing these till january. expansys was the first to say the 23rd, now all stores are saying the 23rd, now expansys says mid january, all stores will be saying mid january as well.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aawshads:
Called my store again, the manager I usually talk to was not in, but the assistant I spoke with said all the units they had in the back are now gone. She was not sure where they went, but she did have the memo saying the Prime was not coming in until the 23rd. She thought maybe they had to send the ones they had back.

I think we are not going to see these until next year. I think they said the 23rd to keep anyone from buying something else, and then on the 23rd when it is too late to do anything about it they are going to have another "shipping delay". This whole thing sucks, I understand they may have had issues with the wifi, and I am glad they are correcting those issues so they send out a product that works properly, but in all of my years using ASUS products, this has got to be the worst communication with their customers I have ever seen. It would have saved a ton of frustration for people if they had just come out and said there was a recall on the initial shipment that is going to delay the Prime in America until late december. We will try to have the pre-orders filled prior to Christmas, we thank you for your patience. Horrible handling by a good company.

rant done. thanks for listening.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
That would totally suck if that's the case. Planing on showing it of to my family this Christmas. I haven't called yet since Gamestop isn't open yet. But if it's delayed at least I still have my Galaxy 10.1 to play with a little longer. My warranty expires the 15 of January 2012. It better not take that long!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Seriously, I'm going to call this crap out every time I see it. No company is purposefully feeding lies to their customers to "keep them from buying something else." The negative impact of such a policy would FAR outweigh the alleged positives. Rather, I think ASUS and the retailers are doing the best they can to take our money as soon as they can. Anything else just doesn't make any rational sense in the real world...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TKEMerph:
Hey guys, I actually work at gamestop as a manager... It is confirmed that it is the 23rd. But I will do you guys better and let you know when I get confirmation on the boxes being sent via warehouse. We're a big store so I'll let you know roughly how many we get also If that helps anyone...

I got to admit - I'm still going to bestbuy on the 23rd - if someone wants to keep me posted on their shipping arrangements that would be lovely :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Blueman101:
Why wouldn't you buy it from Gamestop? Dont you get a discount?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] new2q9c:
I was going to ask the same question!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] UmbraeSoulsbane:
Like, i dunno, opened shrink wrapped products and removing stuff then selling them as new? Or providing an "absolutely no returns on new products" policy unless you pay a 3 dollar extortion fee?

Of all the retailers, I think Gamestop is the last one to care about negative impact since most people don't follow this and their profits are soaring regardless. I can totally see Gamestop just playing dumb about this until the last minute to hang on to customer money until the new year. Pre-orders count as profits until they are cancelled, so this gives their end of year financials a boost.

Never underestimate the power of corporate greed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
...of a couple thousand preorders @ $50 each? C'mon. :rolleyes:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aawshads:
or several thousand at full price. I know I have already pre paid the full amount.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Heerocon:
I just called my gamestop. They also confirmed the 23rd. I'm thinking that this is it and thats what I'm sticking to. I understand the idea of them just leading us on, but I think its unlikely. You see, they've told enough people about the 23rd as the actual date now where if they take it back, you are guaranteed a handful of pissed off customers who now want restitution, gift cards, refunds etc. Also, reputation goes further than you think these days. I don't think that holding on to $50 pre orders is really helping their bottom line that much either, especially since video games are hot items for Christmas. All of this is really just scaremongering/speculation. Look I'll do it right now, and try to prove me wrong:

OMG I HEARD FROM THE 19 YEAR OLD GUY AT THE COUNTER AT GAMESTOP THAT THEY HAD THEM IN THE BACK ALREADY AND THEY WANT TO HOLD ON TO THEM BECAUSE THE BEZELS WOULD POP OUT FROM THE ALUMINUN FRAME AND THEY GAVE YOU MILD ELECTRO SHOCK GAIS. IT WONT BE RELEASED UNTIL NOV 2012 HOW COULD YOU DO THIS ASUS. IM NOT GUNNA CANCEL THOUGH I JUST WANNA COMPLAIN.

Now I will be quoted on numerous tech blogs and reddit as a credible source who spoke to a "Gamestop Representative"
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
I KNEW there was a reason the Prime has been delayed! Damn! Electric shocks? Jesus, how COULD that have gotten past ASUS QC?

Although I kind of doubt this story, because 19-year-old clerks at Gamestop don't know how to say "bezel"...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] oasis9389:
i was just in a GS and asked for the prime, clueless girl said ok and went in the back as if she had them, i heard a guy in the back say "not till the 23rd".. she came out and told me the same thing.

seems as if this store had me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Mebbe. If so, then they're just trying to avoid the issue where some stores have them on the 19th and others don't. I can only imagine the complaints: "But, but, but, the store in Waukegon, IL has them today! Why don't you have them? Huh? HUH?!?"
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] UmbraeSoulsbane:
Oh, no. This is reported as a full sale based on the user paying full price. So they is a couple thousand preorders at 399-499 a pop. Doesn't matter how much you put down. They report units not money collected.

The financials of public corporations are not fact. They are dirty hogs dressed as rich princesses, so watch out who you kiss.

---------- Post added at 01:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:31 PM ----------

Based on past experience, they probably just sold them to family and friends of employees. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Arun01:
This is an outrage! If they don't have them next Friday,I'm canceling my order! :mad:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
Damn just called my local GS here in Eugene. They also said to come pick it up the 23rd because of that notice from corporate. If it comes in sooner he would call me to have me pick it up same day. I'm still hoping it comes in sooner... It's still possible from what he said.

Edit: They better not unbox my Prime before I pick it up! I will burn that store to the ground!!! Lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] UmbraeSoulsbane:
You should be fine. They tend to only do this with games and software. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cordy:
I am in no way defending them, but I'm guessing just like others you are someone who had a "bad experience" so you forever hold it against the company. They are out to make money just like you and I, or anyone else. Simple fact. But not going to go into the politics of it all, just going to point one thing out whether anyone chooses to believe it or not, those pre-orders mean nothing other than gauranteeing them a sale. It doesn't actually count to their profit until you actually pick up said item because if you actually have to cancel that order or they have to refund it for whatever reason it isn't profit.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
Thanks hope your right. I learned not to buy new games at GS because of that. Purchased Gears Of War 3 noticed it had no shrink wrap when I got home to play it. It's just so wrong of them to do stuff like that. It made me feel like I purchased a used game instead.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
Occupy gamestop !!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zedklind:
Dear Valued Customer,

This email is in regards to your ASUS Prime tablet (order# 4111124005573****). There has been a delay from the vendor and we will receive the product from the vendor a couple of days later than planned. We will work diligently and also upgrade your shipping so that you will get your ASUS Prime before Christmas.

At this time, there is no action needed on your part. We will also send another email as soon as the product arrives in our warehouse to keep you informed. We will then work quickly to load the software and free games and ship them over to you.

If you have any questions regarding your order, please email orders@gamestop.com.

Best Regards,

GameStop Customer Service
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cbasse:
Just received the same e-mail, with the additional line: "We notice that you ordered via Overnight Shipping and we will work diligently to get you ASUS Prime before Christmas."

Let's hope I don't get the same message from BestBuy.com (yeah, I hedged my bets and pre-ordered from both!).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RowdyBoss:
Just got the message from my GS that it has indeed been pushed back to the 23rd but it was NOT automatic that they would have it. That is the date they got from corporate. D@mn, D@mn, D@mn!!!!!!!

So i went to BB & purchased the ASUS TF-101. :cool:

BB was not sure if it would arrive before JANUARY, but I have till 1/24/12 to return my TF-101 for full refund if they get the Prime in before then. If not this is a XMAS gift for the wifey & I think she will like it. I can wait for the Prime or even the HTC Quattro.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
Ok I pre-ordered online on 11/23 with overnight shipping.... Just received this email today..

"Dear Valued Customer,

This email is in regards to your ASUS Prime tablet (order#). There has been a delay from the vendor and we will receive the product from the vendor a couple of days later than planned. We notice that you ordered via Overnight Shipping and we will work diligently to get your ASUS Prime before Christmas.

At this time, there is no action needed on your part. We will also send another email as soon as the product arrives in our warehouse to keep you informed. We will then work quickly to load the software and free games and ship them over to you.

If you have any questions regarding your order, please email orders@gamestop.com.

Best Regards,

GameStop Customer Service"

since there was no dates ever really given I have no idea when i'll get this!

I'm having it shipped to my work address but we will be closed the 23rd thru the 26th. arghhhhh I dont know if I should call and change the shipping address or not!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
I know how you feel, I am going out of town for Christmas on the 21st and was hoping to have it before I left. I pre-ordered it in store and they said that I could hold it for me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Do you have to pay a re-stocking fee since it will be opened or is just like"here, take it back, I didn't like it and I want my money back" andt they refund you the full amount?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Arun01:
Just called a local gamestop & they have two keyboard docks in the grey color. I'm wandering if I should get one.But I have no clue what color tablet I will be getting because gamestop don't know what colors they're getting! :confused:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cyberhead:
At Gamestop on 12/23/2011

I just called Gamestop in Cleveland, Ohio. They informed me that they just got an email today that stated that the Asus Transformer Prime would be available in store on 12/23/2011. They said also that they would only be carrying the Amythist Grey colored tablet only. They said that I could pick it up at 8:00 on the 23rd. I hope they are wrong and the tablet will be available early, but from what the employee said, they got emails straight from Asus saying that the tablets would not ship until 12/19/2011. Bummer
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
if I dont hear from G.S by thursday the 22nd.... im just going to run to best buy on friday and see if they get one in.

This sucks.... I really wanted it before xmas.... sigh:eek:

At this rate they might as well have hung onto them and put ICS on and added two more wi-fi antennas....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
I am with you on that one. I want one as well. i have a 12 hour, one way, road trip I am taking and was hoping to have it for the trip. Now I am sad lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ultradsa:
I finally received the email and it would appear that they are getting them a day or 2 sooner then the 23rd in order to get the extra games on and process/ship them out and I take from the wording that they will push out special Saturday delivery in needed. So I'm optimistic that I will get this thing before xmas.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] stereotada:
Just received a call from gamestop telling me about the delay to the 23rd.

After telling them my sob story of leaving to another state on the 23rd, they told me they would be happy to sell it to me on the 22nd if they got it in early. Which is good news. Maybe it will be the same for some other gamestops?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Which store was that at lol? If I could get mine on the 22nd then I would postpone leaving the 21st and leave on the 22nd
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] stereotada:
middle of nowhere in upstate new york. Hyde park.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
screw the free games just gimme my prime! I'm having a feeling I'm gonna need to call and change the shipping address. Do you really think they will do a Saturday delivery? I think not. They need to start including "I survived the Asus pre order disaster" t-shirts with each order. I can't believe they didn't catch all this crap in pre-production! Its called basic testing! Hello?:confused:

And if pulling a supposed batch of three hundred caused this much of an issue they really under estimated their first shipment amounts.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Well I called and my GS told me NOOOOOOOO!!!! picking it up early. I guess my GS has no heart like your did. Mine will be sitting on the back shelf throughout Christmas and and New Year's all lonely. I feel so sad for my TP :-(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zedklind:
(Discard please)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ectoplasmic:
Q: Can I pick up my prime early?

A: http://nooooooooooooooo.com/

Note, the link is real, for those who never used it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
Figured I'd hop on the bandwagon and call my gamestop...

Yeah its delayed till the 23rd blah blah you're on the list to get one as soon as we open on Friday blah blah....

They don't know how many docks they are getting.

DroidX | XDA App
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
same here... grrrrr
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
Just got off the phone, same here! She told me well you should have got an e-mail... I said how? I never was asked for my email address only a phone number. So you did not get a text? Nope, last I heard from you yesterday was the 19th. We are sorry..... :eek:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Well it's Official people. Just called my game stop again, 2nd time today. I called this morning and guy said everything on track for 19th. Then I called just now n asked the guy if OG date was still on or if rumours of delay was true. Well, it's true :(. Pushed back from monday to Friday release, the 23rd. Said it's not their fault, a manufacturer issue. So prime won't actually start shipping till Monday, 19th, still allowing us to get them b4 Christmas.

Good news though, cuz I asked, is that if they do come in earlier, then he see no problem with selling it because original release date is Monday 19th. So he said to check back Wednesday or thursday to see if they got them in yet. If they do, them I can come pick it up. I'll be checking starting Tuesday ;). Like I said before, I doubt all nationwide gamestops shipment will arrive on Friday all at once. Some places will get them days earlier than others. So make sure to keep checking with your store, as you can pick your preorder up b4 Friday if shipment comes in earlier. I'm still Hyped! Lmfao ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
Well mine said i'd be able to pick it up at start of business friday so yeah, they must be getting them some time next week.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dandrep:
Now that I know when I can pick mine up in person; got the call for Friday at Downtown Seattle. I need to find out what's up with my Amazon and Best Buy pre-orders.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
I have a feeling that after all this waiting, when i finally get one it will be defective lol.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
Nah, hopefully thats why we've been made to wait.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
this is getting ridiculous

I just feel we're being screwed with here. Date keeps moving back. I'm ready to strangle some one. The gamestop I preorder with says its still scheduled for the 19th and they don't have any other information. So I don't know how some of the GS know they are being delayed til 23rd. They said they don't have any in the back. How much are you guys going to put up with this. If it doesn't come the 23rd are you still sticking with the order?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Arun01:
Plain & simple if it doesn't come next Friday. I'm canceling.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BarryH_GEG:
I know how frustrating this has been but, at the end of the day, what's the real harm? I get that quite a few people were wanting these to give or get as X-Mas gifts but, that aside, what are your options? Asus still gets props for being first-to-market with a Teg3 device so your choice is either to wait a week or two and get one now or, because you're pissed, wait a couple of months and give your business to another manufacturer. Other than those who got screwed for X-Mas, it's all about being able to say "I got it first" which by March when you walk in to Walmart and can buy it off the shelf won't seem like such a big deal.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xGary:
First Amazon cancelling preorders. Then NCIX email. Then Canada-wide delay. Then smaller US retailers delay. Then wifi problems in Taiwan break out. Then Gamestop.

Asus worse company I have dealt with.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jinhuang1:
Seriously, never pre-ordering a product from them again.