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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] oluchika:
When I called yesterday, I got the same response about them getting them sometime next week. They said that I should receive it before Christmas. I pre-ordered the 32GB grey on Nov.31
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] clouds5:
All shops in my country stated "mid-january" as release date from the beginning :/ at least i didnt get my hopes up :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] FHSPSU67:
Same situation here:( or :)???????
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] whiskaz77:
I stopped by my local GS yesterday and preordered through them after Amazon and Adorama both fell through. I'm not going to hold my breath at this point :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] digimuzik:
You probably just made someone else's day who was later in the pre-order line. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] drew879:
Any insight into whether all of the first-shipped units will go towards online preorders? I'm assuming so, but thought maybe there's a chance Best Buy or GameStop would get some units in the stores for the general public to fight for. I "preordered" at J&R but I'm wondering if there's an opportunity to camp out at a brick & mortar store one morning to grab one and then cancel the preorder...

Didn't something similar happen with the original Transformer? Did they not think there would be a huge demand for the first Tegra 3 tablet???
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
Sucks, but I can wait. I'd rather not pay an additional $60 in taxes to get it a few days early.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
Email I just got from J&R:

"Lengthy backorder lists nationwide as you know, sir. We'll keep your place in line if you wish. We apologize for the inconvenience. "

Doesn't sound very promising.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kristovaher:
Yes they did think there will be a huge demand for Transformer Prime. Problem is that the demand is larger than their estimates. Transformer Prime is a niche tablet, it's not run by any mobile carrier the way Galaxy Tab and iPad is, it also doesn't have an ecosystem behind it the way Kindle Fire has. Sales of Prime will be low in comparison to these three, even though tech world and people like us will consider Prime to be the best thing since the invention of PC. Asus simply did not expect this high a demand, they have barely advertised it and part of it is because their manufacturing is also slower than aforementioned competitors.

But really, every niche tech product that has a high demand gets into trouble like this. Galaxy Nexus, backed by both Samsung and Google, has had a terrible launch as well. We just think this is bad because this affects us directly, because we've paid and are waiting.

We just have to bite the bullet and hope for the best.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nattygirl:
I just called JR.com and they confirmed that it won't be available until after January. I ended up just cancelling my order.:( I already have a Xoom, so I didn't really "need" the TP. It just would've been another cool toy for me to have. I'll just wait til HTC comes out with a 4G tab on Verizon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jerrykur:
A co-worker just mentioned his order at J&R for a champagne unit is still scheduled for the end of the month.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RedFoxDude:
I called again, and they told me the same thing as before. The last they heard from ASUS is that their first shipment to J&R is scheduled for Dec. 15th, so they assume that's when they'll be getting them in, but they don't guarantee it, because that's just what they were originally told and haven't heard anything new.

Maybe I'm closer the the front of the line or something, seeing as they aren't telling me la I paid via PayPal, so I've already sent them the money, that could be why. *shrugs*
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] smashingblue:
Just got off the phone with JR and they told me they don't even know if they will get any of the tablets and the release date is December 19th.

Basically told me ASUS is not giving out any information.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] The_FNG:
My grey 64GB has been on order with J&R for quite awhile. So far all times I've checked on the status, it just shows "awaiting shipment".

What sucks is that the household rule is to not add to any technology - if you bring in something new, what it's replacing has to go.

I just shipped out my TF1 yesterday - I got a very good price. :(

Steve
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Blairware:
Huh?

Why would you do that? I mean, what did you POSSIBLY have to gain by canceling your own pre-order? I do agree that putting too much stock in J&R coming through, but with a pre-order in, you had a chance, slim as it was. Now, you can absolutely guarantee that the freindly UPS man will be NOT ringing your doorbell with a shiny, Quad-Core, ultra-sleek, Tranformer Prime anytime soon.....

Good luck with that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fraeone:
Because J&R told me it was going to be in January, and I believed them. I never really believed they would make this year given that even the official preorder outlets aren't making this year. 2nd tier will be lucky to get them in February.

Plus I have a GameStop preorder who Asus seems to have designated as their launch partner.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] digimuzik:
I have a doubly-confirmed Gamestop order, too, but I'm not going to cancel either of my other two pre-orders until it's in my hands.

I have zero concerns about my ability to unload extras if I'm that lucky enough to receive them.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mirithree:
I gave J&R a quick call today (everyone else is doing it, so why not?) and got a little more information on the demand.

The customer service rep I spoke with told me that they've got 900+ preorders in for the grey model and 300+ in for the champagne. He said he couldn't tell me where I was in line for either (I've got one of each on order). Not a huge crowd, but not a negligible one either—especially for a second tier retailer. Orders with J&R for the gray tablets might be in trouble though … the rep. didn't seem optimistic that the first shipment would cover all those orders.

As far as timing goes, he seemed to believe that they wouldn't arrive until after the holiday and possibly not until after new year's. Dec. 19 appears to be the day that they expect the goods to be shipped to J&R … anyone's guess as to when J&R ships them to us.

A word to the wise: you can request to have your order shipped as items become available so, if you've ordered one of each color, it might be a good idea to have them ship separately.

Hope this helps!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
J&R told me the 15th is when they expected to have them so I assume the 19th is when your order would arrive. I placed one for the champagne and was one of the first ones, I believe, so I hope to have it right before Christmas.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] atoy74:
Sweet, so glad I ordered a champagne one. I was afraid the grey looked a little purple.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
how can you expect any thing else than it will look purple? Is called Amethyst Gray. Amethyst = Purple mineral.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] atoy74:
You're right but what threw me off was some of the press shots look far more grey than purple. Wasn't clear enough to make a decision either way regarding color.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Brozono:
I called today as well. Happy to see JR's hold time is nearly non-existent.

I was told 186 for the Grey 64GB (note 64GB) version. I was also told they couldn't tell me my location in line.

She stressed this would ship after the holidays, but wouldn't elaborate (Xmas or New Years?) and wouldn't give a definitely ship by date (even when prompted with suggestions like January 6th).

I asked about the initial shipments from the manufacturer being able to cover the preorders. The first response was yes, then a maybe not. She stated, there maybe a couple that can't be covered as the status was on order with Asus. Of course, reading between the lines this doesn't mean much as on order could be for the initial shipment just as much for a follow up order. Take with a grain of salt.

Side note: I ordered the 64GB because it only came out about $50 more than a local Gamestop preorder after taxes with the $10 off and free shipping and I thought (correctly it seems) that the 64GB version would have lower demand.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mcslamer:
Ordered my tp 64GB Dec 2 twodays later I got a backordered notice. Wonder what that means for me....:l
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mcslamer:
Just called them they said they didn't have an ETA but they said they were trying to do it after the holiday
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mirithree:
Good to know. I should have specified that the order numbers I referred to were for the 32 GB models.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
This morning from J&R in regards to Dec 19th:

Greetings sir!

Well, they keep pushing the goal posts back further and further on this, so to make any promises or create any further expectations is ill-advised. We are hopeful for that date, as we were for prior ones. Sorry for the delay, sir.

Jim Quinlan
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rukkus:
Hi guys. I had my grey 32 order from amazon cancelled so i ended up going with J&R as well. When I called on 12/2 they had 186 pre-orders for grey 32 and only 53 for champagne 32. I am number 54 and still hopeful for a pre-Christmas delivery.

I guess we will see. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mcslamer:
But why wouldn't Asus say anything about the delay directly to the stores if there is a delay
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JoeyLe:
Because there probalty is no delay, at least from Asus.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
Exactly. More like a fulfillment delay from not having enough supply to give to all the outlets.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] The_FNG:
Today I received the first 'official' acknowledgment of my order, even though the "status" shows "Awaiting Shipment".

We are sorry to inform you that the following item(s) you ordered are currently not in stock. We have these on order with the manufacturer, and hope to have them available shortly...bu blah, bu blah....If you would like to contact us, please use the information below.​

Steve

HTC Thunderbolt | Samsung Galaxy 10.1

Waiting on Prime | Motorola Droid Razr
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MrGiggles:
since Asus does not actually make the product I am guessing.. could the Delay.. be from the manufacture.. and not ASUS? making it seems like "ASUS" does not have the delay..

Just stirring the Pot :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] droidx2.3.3:
What do you mean by "Asus doesn't make the product"?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kerryking1:
I just got this from JR

Dear,

We are sorry to inform you that the following item(s) you ordered

are currently not in stock. We have these on order with the manufacturer,

and hope to have them available shortly. We sincerely apologize for any

inconvenience this may cause you. Please be assured that we are doing our

best to obtain these for you as quickly as possible. If this is a "special

order" or a "pre-order" item, please be aware that this email is

automatically sent on all orders that are waiting for stock to arrive.

There is no need to contact us for a substitution on pre-orders or special

orders. If you would like to contact us, please use the information below.

Order Number:

Model	Product Description

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ASU TF201C1/GY	ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime 64GB 10.1" IPS+ Touch Panel Android Tablet - Grey
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rukkus:
yeah, i got the same thing last week. I think from the text above it's just automated spam.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] e.mote:
>I'm skeptical of the huge demand as well.

According to Google's own Android version tracker, the percentage of HC devices accessing the Android Market recently stands at 2.4%.

http://developer.android.com/resources/dashboard/platform-versions.html

From this timeline graph, you can see how HC tablets stack up against Android devices overall. There wasn't even a noticeable blip on the graph until November.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mcslamer:
So any news from jr
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
JR had preorders wayyyyy after the other places had shut theirs down. I bet they wouldn't even meet their back orders for months and months. I wouldn't expect anything from them before december. Still got my preorder there just in case....but not looking promising at all. Gamestop is my best bet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gordopa1:
After the holidays

I just spoke with J&R customer service and was told that, due to manufacturer delays, the TP won't ship until after the holidays.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chaztech:
OH REALLY

AMAZON is on of the retailers listed on the Asus site and they **** on thousands of us!:mad:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wmoore3977:
Spoke with JR.com Yesterday

I called JR.COM yesterday and JR.COM is now telling that they have received a notice from ASUS US that the Transformer Prime is being delayed and there is no release date available at this time.

I then called ASUS US and ASUS US indicated every thing is on track for Dec 19 release.

I sure wish that someone would come forward with whatever the truth is?

I also called Best Buy and Best Buy also does not have a release date.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Scotte3:
I was told that my order (placed on Nov 24) had the wrong Skew # (due to a JR error) and it could not be updated because it was to be paid with Amazon Payments. The only option was to cancel. WTF???

So they cancelled the order because it would never be filled because of the Skew # change. And reordered.

The agent told me it would not arrive to be shipped until after Dec 26. He said he would try to hold my place in line but with new orders that was doubtful.

It seems as if one of my other (3 other orders) will be filled first and J&R will not be fulfilling my order because of this delay.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
ASUS has already provided the "truth," which has been discussed in a number of threads. They're going to ship "the week of the 19th." They're just not saying who their shipping to, nor how many units they're shipping.

Gamestop is pretty sure they'll be filling pre-orders on the 23rd in their stores. Best Buy is still indicating on pre-orders that they're shipping on 12/18 (and customer service reps don't have any more information than this, including when Best Buy will be getting shipments or if they already have).

So, the "truth" is that ASUS is shipping, but only a relative handful of units and only to those two retailers. Everyone else probably shouldn't expect to get a Prime until after the New Year--anything sooner would then just be a nice surprise.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wmoore3977:
I can believe the quoted statement. I am also concerned that JR.com is not listed by ASUS as a pre-order organization and what I have read about JR.com being a second level retailer, that I may have ordered the transformer prime from the wrong retailer and will have to wait much longer than others who ordered from the "two retailers", but I could not find a listed pre-order organization who had the 64 GB device.

Oh well, I will just need to be patient and JR.com will get some devices to fulfill my order at some time, but when is still an open question?:confused::confused:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thomslik:
It sure is quiet in this thread. I guess we're looking at January. Has anyone heard anything new from JR?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
I'm of the impression that they don't really know one way or another for sure. I got another "your item is backordered" email, but they have told me before that it is simply a form email that they send out on pre-orders that have no arrival date.

I wouldn't worry too much -- it'll get here when it gets here.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thomslik:
True. We'll get them eventually...... I didn't really expect it until January.

It's just fun to hope for Christmas!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mcslamer:
Wow this thread it's dead.......

So any new news from Jr mine keeps saying backordered and they keep telling me it will arrive this week

I hope they are right
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] johnchad14:
Not for me. Going to start the daily calls to j and r tomorrow myself...don't want this thing appearing at my door while I'm gone Xmas and sitting out in the snow or whatever..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
JR had preorder when all other online preorders had stopped. I don't expect them to have anything. Will see what gamestop has to say tomorrow. If I get one before xmas, I'm canceling them. They emailed me and told me that it was going to be backordered. As I expected it. Unless there's a miracle then this one is a waste of time.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
If you were one of the early pre-orders then you're fine. I had ordered it when it was on the wrong color so they cancelled that and re-ordered on Nov 29th or something like that for the new color.

---------- Post added at 02:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:58 PM ----------

Just spoke with their customer service and they said they have no resolution date in the books right now. In other words, they know it will be in January but not sure when.

lol, what a mess
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mozman:
Anyone who ordered from J&R get a changed on order status from backorder?

Sent from XDA Premium on my EVO 3D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thomslik:
Still just showing the same for me. Backordered.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
There is no chance of getting the Prime from J&R before 2012. But it does look like they will be able to fulfill order in January.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] FHSPSU67:
I just called J&R and was told by a CSR to expect delivery of my 64GB Champagne from early to mid Jan 2012.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mozman:
That doesn't make sense. They are saying that asus is not shipping till 2012. Obviously not true. Unless they mean that J&R is not getting any shipments till 2012. If that is the case is asus delivering to their "preferred " retailers? And secondary retailers can kiss their arse???

Sent from XDA Premium on my EVO 3D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
They are only talking about shipments to them, J&R, not generally speaking for other retailers.

J&R is not not an official supplier, so they will get it later.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fonduedaredevil:
I think the only story that makes sense is that J&R dropped the ball on this product and didn't make their order until other manufacturers posted pre-order pages. J&R's shipment won't arrive until all of the other retailers are getting their second wave.

That's my assumption.

At this point dropping your order and going with someone else won't get you a Prime any sooner. Which sucks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DarthSilentBob:
I *keeping fingers crossed* should have one on the way from Abt, so I cancelled my J&R preorder. The customer service lady just said that it wouldn't be in until "after the holidays". Nothing new, and I still have a new preorder with Amazon if the Abt purchase doesn't work out.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thomslik:
I emailed and JR replied:

Thank you for your inquiry.

We have been advised by Asus that we should be expecting our shipments after the holidays.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
JR really screwed their pre-order people.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mrjosh:
Just got an email from J&R and the amount on my credit card is currently pending. I pre-ordered on 11/27:

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

We are pleased to tell you that the following items of yours have been shipped:

Order Number: 121XXXXXX

Shipping Method: UPS 1 Day

Tracking Number: 1ZWXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Qty Model Product Description

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

1 ASU TF201B1/CH ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime 32GB 10.1" IPS+ Touch Android Tablet - Champagne

If you've ordered other items, you'll receive an email like this after each shipment.

TRACKING NOTE: Your tracking information may take a few hours to be available on the carriers website. In addition, if your order is shipped over the weekend, your tracking information may not be available until Monday.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjj666:
I just received an email from jr and said my order has been shipped. The email has the tracking number also.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] clenz:
This makes complete sense, after all the chasing around and pre-order cancelling, that JR would ship today! I give up!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] oluchika:
What Color did you order?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjj666:
Champagne

ordered on 11/29.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mcslamer:
Is this just for the 32 gb or for 64gb as well cause mine still says backorders and I called them and said they have non in stock.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjj666:
I ordered 32gb only. In fact, I called them yesterday and was told will be send out after the holidays, so it's quite a surprise for me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mozman:
Congrats. I order the Grey 32GB one. Can't remember exactly when..... Hopefully those orders will. Be fulfilled as well.

Sent from XDA Premium on my EVO 3D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kdphiuh:
I ordered a champagne on 11/30 and got my shipping notification email as well. Soooo happy!!! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
I have a Gray one, 32GB with J&R as well (Nov. 29). I emailed yesterday and they still said January.

Looks like just the Champagne is getting sent out by J&R.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mirithree:
Frustrating—I didn't get my order in until Dec. 2nd and haven't heard a peep (32 GB, one of each color … JR still says "backordered"). Any December orders getting shipping notifications?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] johnchad14:
Nothing, but I suppose I'll be the last to know, as I'm a poor Dec 5th SOB. As it was to be a christmas present to me, I waited until my family told me they couldn't find any place to order it to order..heh.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] htowngator:
Mine shipped today as well (32gb Champagne) for delivery on Friday.

Looks like keyboard dock not part of it yet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hyunsyng:
I ordered the 32gb gray on November 24th.... Drats! Did I order the wrong color?! Honestly, I didn't really care too much about the color -- I just go the gray because I thought it'd be more widely available..... :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mozman:
I ordered 12/2 as well....but I think I'm ahead of you. Lol. Damn I should have gotten the champagne color.... Well the good thing to hear is that J&R is getting primes and shipping them. I thought they were getting nothing till January.

Sent from XDA Premium on my EVO 3D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] atoy74:
Damn, I ordered 32gb Champagne on Dec. 6th...still backordered. Looks like I missed the cut.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kdphiuh:
For those who received shipping confirmation, what is your estimated delivery date? Mine said 12/28 and I am hoping it's just a wrong estimate by UPS. :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mrjosh:
My ups tracking says out for delivery :-)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjj666:
mine says to deliver tomorrow based on ups tracking.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desertsoldier22:
Just had J&R pull a pending withdrawal on my bank account for a Gray Transformer Prime and the Dock. I'm guessing a ship notice is pending for both as well.

Ordered November 23rd
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Sivart79:
Yea! Gives me hope! Though I doubt mine will ship anytime soon since I pre-ordered a gray one on 12/2 after the first Amazon order cancellations.