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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 150pilot:
32 Gigs, Champagne, in stock now!

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Well, was in stock for about 8 minutes.:p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jwigginton:
I pre-ordered on 11/25, I am now at "charged"... was told would ship today, but not looking likely at this point.

Mean while, I ordered from Best Buy on 12/23 and I already have a UPS tracking number. I'll probably just compare the two and keep the 'best' one. I'll probably just ship back to Newegg, so if I do have a problem down the road, I'd rather deal with Best Buy.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xAnimal5:
When did yours become "Charged"?, mine became "charged" 7 minutes after I purchased it today....

Maybe they really are shipping them out today!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 2fastkuztoms:
Your're lucky, mine still on hold preordered on the 23 and if nothing change tomorrow im gonna cancel and forget about it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xAnimal5:
I just called them and they said mine should be shipping tomorrow. It's my lucky day.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] prayformojo:
Got my tracking number (preordered 11/24). Says it was scanned in Memphis a couple hrs ago. Guess it'll be here tomorrow.

It's strange to me that so few seem to be receiving shipping confirmation, especially since I was told there were only 150 orders to fill. Maybe she meant that they were only getting in 150 units?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xAnimal5:
That sounds about right. That's also probably why they become available one at a time when people cancel their orders.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RoscoeDpG:
i hope i can have something to break the new year in with
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mazjohn:
First Impressions - NewEgg Champagne

Ok, Played with the Tab for about an hour- Did some preliminary testing, and all I can say is WOW. No dead pixels (as far as I can tell so far) , screen is crisp and gorgeous, no scratches or dings anywhere. Wifi strength seems fine so far, but need to test more. Location services works great, but haven't gotten lock on GPS, but I have not went outside to test and give it a chance to lock. Battery was at 10 percent- It's been charging for an hour and a half and its at 63 percent - I guess its normal to take this long.... I applied all updates in hope there will be no issues as others have reported ( blank screen of death? )

This tablet Is incredible guys.... I've owned a Tegra 2 tablet before this one and there is NO comparison... this thing is the real deal. Maybe I just haven't had it long enough yet, But I can tell you, I don't see ANY issues at all so far-

I don't have ANY of the negative comments that some others see at all. It's a BEAST. Super FAST, SMOOTH screen transitions , and the volume at 50 percent seems fine to me (good base)... I wonder if some of these other negative posts are Apple employees just trying to spread false propaganda, (Not saying it is true of course) but I am impressed so far with what I see in the short time i have used it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xAnimal5:
Not just Apple employees, but Apple fanboys as well. They could be any one of us.

BTW, have you tried any tegra specific games yet? How do they look?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mazjohn:
I've tried Glow-ball, and ****- it looks real good to me for a tablet game... heck the lighting effects are amazing- someone please tell me What the hell I am missing that others are complaining about in other threads?

The lighting effects make it as good as a PC title to me. I can easily see this tablet replace other gaming devices if the support is there for it-

The way I look at this, is that as future android Apps are targeted for ICS and tablets, I can see real huge potential here.

I'm a geek, and IT nerd, so take it as you will.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jwigginton:
Finally got my tracking number, it will be here tomorrow. Yah! Preordered Gray 11/25. Will report back and issues with the unit.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RoscoeDpG:
well maybe just MAYBE i will see some movement tomorrow then because i ordered in the wee hours of the 25th so i hope i will atleast get tracking number this week
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cordy:
Haven't reported in this thread since Monday. Essentially got my tracking number on the 26th said it shipped and would arrive yesterday the 27th since I paid for overnight. Well my package stayed in limbo until last night but its out for delivery now. Figured I wouldn't get it until Wednesday but I'm going to see if newegg refunds my overnight since they told me yesterday all day long. Good luck to the rest of you guys.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jwigginton:
I think I'm in the same boat. I received the tracking number late last night, but UPS is still showing the package has not been received into their system. It is overnight and newegg is showing estimated delivery of today, but if UPS doesn't even have it in their system, my guess is I will have it tomorrow.

I was able to get Newegg to credit me for the overnight shipping. I called into CS last week and one of the reps already promised they would credit the cost of shipping, due to delays, lack of communication, and everything else that went wrong with my preorder.

I was pretty excited to get it today, but looks like tomorrow is the day.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cordy:
Just waiting on UPS to deliver mines. I did a web chat and they gave me a 10 dollar credit. I'll take anything as I'm pretty easygoing and didn't really expect it until today anyways.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] minisugar:
I'm jealous of all of you. /sigh
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fixyourtech:
Ordered yesterday after noon pst, will arrive tomorrow.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ayusaki:
You placed your order last night?

Doesn't that seem odd to everyone that a newly placed order takes precedence over those who have pre-ordered a month ago?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] minisugar:
Looks like they ordered one of the 32GB Champagne ones - those seem to be going out the door and didn't have original pre-order like the grays.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xAnimal5:
Same with me, just received my tracking # and I ordered at 5:31 pm EST yesterday.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fixyourtech:
The champagne color was in stock two times yesterday for a total of 12 minutes.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cordy:
You guys are lucky. Either way UPS showed up about 30 minutes ago. Letting it charge now but I'm glad this whole saga is finished.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RoscoeDpG:
Still no movement on my pre order from 25th of last month :-/ I'm about to say **** this tablet lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] minisugar:
I just sent an email to a direct Newegg employee that posted it somewhere else to help another customer. I'll let you know if I hear back from him.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] coasterg:
Nothing yet on mine either although I was told yesterday it'd be processed and shipped today.

I know Newegg waits until the evening before those emails go out, if it doesn't then I feel a cancellation coming on and I'll wait to buy one later.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xAnimal5:
I think it's pretty unfair that new customers have been given priority over pre-orders from over a month ago. I purchased a Champagne Prime yesterday during the 8 min period, yet I already have a tracking code.

My advice guys is to call in, (don't use the live chat, they're useless).

Be nice over the telephone and your order will be processed in time.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] minisugar:
Got an email reply - this shocks me:

"Please be advised that currently, inventory of the ASUS tablet has not been received at our Newegg warehouses for distribution. The initial release date was designated for 12/9/11, however, that date was changed to 12/27/11, pending the receipt of inventory from the manufacturer. Newegg’s purchasing management team is in contact with ASUS but unfortunately, at this time, the next step in this matter has not been released to our customer service."
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] csmall:
I just hung up with CS. She told me they have 150 on order but have no idea when they will arrive. She said the 150 should cover existing preorders.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xAnimal5:
I think they're lying to you or they have bad info. I'm tracking my package right now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] drstk:
thats pretty messed up if new orders went through and pre orders didnt.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] csmall:
This was for gray
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rand4ll:
So got my dock in from newegg, but my tablet preorder from 11/28 is still on hold, this is for the grey. Called them yesterday and they told me it could be 3 to 4 weeks, which shocked me a bit. I went ahead and ordered one from best buy with express shipping a which said delivery between 12/30 and 1/3. As soon as it ships i am canceling my newegg order.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] coasterg:
Just called CS a minute ago, they are receiving small quantities of stock but are totally vague on when orders will be fulfilled.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] minisugar:
I got this from an email:

, know that there has been updated information on the preorders that has been relayed to customer service. Newegg has been shipped a limited inventory of the ASUS tablet and at this time pre orders, according to the date placed, are being converted to regular orders for shipping as the inventory arrives. At this point, we have filled about 60 preorders but there’s no update as to when more will be received for shipping.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xAnimal5:
To everyone that hasn't received a tracking code yet, what color did you order and when?

I literally ordered yesterday night and my tracking code shows it coming to me. (Champagne)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] csmall:
Does the keyboard dock match the champagne one??
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] coasterg:
Well folks everyone Nov 27th and later just moved up a spot - I cancelled my pre-order. Too frustrated with the process and the uncertainty, I'll just wait until its in stock and then buy one straight out.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] minisugar:
I see orders available on Best Buy and OfficeDepot right now - I just can't justify paying so much sales tax using those companies. I'm wondering if I should wait it out and cancel my pre-order until all these issues are worked out from Asus. I'm reading such mixed reviews.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ayusaki:
I broke down and have also pre-ordered with Bestbuy, even though I have a 40 dollar credit with Newegg, effectively making my order $460. I am spending 100 dollars more with Bestbuy, granted, if they fulfill their order before Newegg. It's a race at this moment between these companies (one of which I would avoid doing business with at all costs... I'll leave that up to you to guess which one I'm talking about). I have never seen this kind of problem with Newegg within the 3 years I have ordered things with them, pre-orders and in stock orders alike.

I have pre-ordered my gray on 11/28, and now a month and a day later, I am still on hold.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xAnimal5:
That's why Newegg and Amazon are the best places to buy from. No sales tax and no crappy shipping rates.

Newegg has a return policy that is parallel to BB's in many ways. I too was going to wait till CES, but mine is coming tommorow, even though i ordered at the last possible moment. Have you called Newegg support yet, can't hurt to see if someone can get your order sped along.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] minisugar:
I've called them three times i believe and even have the email address of one of their public relations people. No luck.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] prayformojo:
I finally got mine (grey - preordered 11/24) last night. Taking some time to get familiar with it then I will report back with comments.

I know this isn't helpful but I'd just like to say, again, how disappointed I am with this Newegg situation. They honestly can't get their hands on a mere 150 of these tablets for people who preordered OVER A MONTH AGO? I'm pretty sure best buy, tigerdirect, and even office depot have received more than that!

Furthermore, even best buy was decent enough to email those that preordered greys when they knew they'd be getting champagne tablets in. Whether or not Newegg is to blame for the delay, their customer service certainly hasn't lived up to its reputation. And at this point, when they finally admit that they can't even provide an estimated date for their next shipments, I think it's time they started handing out compensation of some kind.

I could really keep going here but since it's of no use I'll cut myself off. /rant
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jwigginton:
Finally got my grey prime. Yah! Charging now... It turned on for a sec and showed a red battery indicator, assuming it just needs to be charged before it will turn on.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RoscoeDpG:
i finally just got frustrated enough to call them and talked to a guy who says they ran thru most of the pre orders from the first 2 days already but if u ordered on 25th and on there are 300 on order and are in route to them ( who knows how true that is) and he said he anticipates that start of next week all pre orders left should start to get sent out
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 2fastkuztoms:
Received and alert from nowinstock that a champange was available in newegg, added to cart and in less than 5 minutes order has been processed and charged my cc, and my grey order still on hold...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nyijedi:
Got the order in on Newegg and CC has already been charged, but I'll remain skeptical until I see it's shipped. It went out of stock really fast, and who knows how accurate their inventory system is.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xAnimal5:
Everytime someone cancels their pre-order, they get another spot in place. I ordered 2 days ago and they shipped yesterday. As long as you're charged, you're already in the front of line.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ayusaki:
Just got off the phone with Newegg. I asked all the right questions:

How many orders have been fulfilled?

How long until the next shipment arrives?

Will there be any notification prior to your warehouse receiving them that they're on their way?

How many people have already received theirs?

"Hmm... I don't know" was the most common response, along with the usual apologies that come with that lack of information. I even expressed my severe disgust that the item was promised for Christmas and have requested some sort of compensation for this (in no way was I nagging or pushy), and I received a very nice "No".

I think that calling has become just as useless as the online chat method.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RoscoeDpG:
i called today and got the same thing other then the we have 300 units on order and should finish the pre orders this coming week...UNLESS an unexpected delay......well i check email right now and BAM! charged! so hopefully tomorrow since im close to wherehouse, maybe calling does help lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] csmall:
It's been just shy of a month for me. If my order status doesn't change today I'm going to cancel and go somewhere else.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ayusaki:
I just got this

Wonderful.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RoscoeDpG:
Damn I hate to hear something like that and now even thou mine is processed I'm afraid it won't get shipped they have made me paranoid lol but it's been charged so I'm hoping for best
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] minisugar:
I just got that pathetic email too. This whole thing has put a bad taste in my mouth for this tablet. I'm really thinking of not even trying to get one now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Pizza4Breakfast:
What version are you guys waiting on? :O

I ordered a 64gb grey prime yesterday and it shipped yesterday as well and is gonna be delivered today.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ayusaki:
32GB Gray.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -RioT-:
I just got my tracking number. Lets hope its not one of the ones with a loose corner.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] csmall:
I just canceled. I'm done with new egg.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ayusaki:
Bestbuy just canceled my order as well. I'm seriously not having a good day.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] minisugar:
I just cancelled mine too... I'll just wait for something better to come out I guess with less drama too.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xAnimal5:
I just got mine from Newegg, no problems with wifi, BT, etc.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 2fastkuztoms:
got today my tracking number also for a 32gb champange...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ayusaki:
Office depot canceled my order as well. Now it's up to Newegg to pull through.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nyijedi:
Ordered a 64 GB version yesterday on Newegg during the brief window they were listed in stock. Used rush processing and next day shipping, and received the tablet today. Sorry for those of you still waiting. Hang in there.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RoscoeDpG:
nice, ,my status yesterday finally changed to charged and today i got tracking number but it was 3 day delivery only usually only takes 2 but with weekend i might have to wait untill monday but the way this has been going thats ok lol just sucks to the ones that got that email i wish we could all of had already
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] diecast17:
I think UPS is closed on Monday.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Pizza4Breakfast:
What time did yours ship yesterday? Mine shipped at 8PM yesterday and it's still showing, "Order Processed: Ready for UPS"....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -RioT-:
Crap I ordered mine in November.

Grey 32GB
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xAnimal5:
It seems that Newegg is shipping their available Primes to new-orderers...

A few others including myself have gotten them and we just ordered them, never knew procrastinating would help...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rand4ll:
Ordered from best buy 12/28 and it was delivered today, 12/30. Its in perfect condition so canceled my newegg order that was placed on 11/28 but was still on hold status. Newegg told me it could be a two or three week wait, first time newegg has ever disappointed me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RoscoeDpG:
ah lol oh well atleast its closer lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] paulinbna:
I made my order on 11-27-11 and I finally got my ordered charged and it will ship the 6th.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gotsoot:
The 32 GB Champagne came into stock today around 1400 CST and lasted for about 20 minutes before it went out of stock again. My order has been charged, waiting on shipping info.

Now if we could just get some docks to match. :o
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] UPEngineer:
I have had a grey preorder for quite some time. The grey model was in stock as well. I jumped on the champagne. Think I might like that color better.

Did you get the limited offer of a free ASUS carrying case? It showed up when I ordered but my order doesn't show it. I have been charged and waiting for shipping too.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] paulinbna:
I just got a shipping notification on mine.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gotsoot:
It was on there when I put it in my cart, but by the time I checked out they were out of stock on it. It was just a cheap bag so I wasn't too worried, should be able to find something similar on Amazon. Was more pumped that I was finally successful in placing my order. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ayusaki:
Preordered a 32gb Gray on 11-28, got my potential cancellation, still nothing.. Hooray!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monkeyboywa:
I'll probably be one of the unlucky ones who cancels their preorder cuz he got it from another vendor only to find out neweggs tabs are error free....

then i remember i'm in reality ;)

So i just cancelled my pre-order from the 11/26th as I have access to another one at GS anyways.

Good luck and grats to any pre-order neweggers..hopefully your tabs are error free....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ayusaki:
My status changed to Charged... Fingers crossed.

11/28/11 32gb, gray.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] UmbraeSoulsbane:
Pretty sure Newegg is sending this out from their resellers. Newegg only deals in computer parts; anything else comes from certified resellers and Newegg has no information on the products outside of what it provided on their website.

They actually had a lot of problems with counterfeits coming from retailers a few years back, but I think they resolved all that. I still use them for parts, but am cautious about anything else. They are a good company, but they started spreading too thin when they offered stuff beyond guts.

Good luck to everyone!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
Wrong! Unless it's a newegg marketplace product its sold by newegg!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] curreyr:
I swear this at least the third (if not more) times I've seen you post "Someone please call" ...

Is there something wrong with your evo? ... make the friggin call yourself.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
I'm in school dude I can't pull out my phone and call! Lol!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] UmbraeSoulsbane:
Sold not equal to Stocks. I have done a lot of business with Newegg, and they have been very open about this to me. They have a big reseller network.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
Someone call already!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
why don't you just wait till your out of school and call yourself?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
Cuz I hate calling! Lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jptech:
so I called

I called and a CS rep told me they had an ETA of 12/27 to receive the product in stock, not for preorders.

she said the preorders should ship when they arrive, but the 12/27 date was for placing new orders.

my best guess is newegg will still receive them on Friday like everyone else.

As an interesting side note, I actually pre-ordered on Dec. 12th.

Apparently there was one pre-order available due to a cancel and I snatched it up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] prayformojo:
Did you call the warehouse number from the earlier post or the regular customer service number? Just curious.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jptech:
regular CS number
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
Call the warehouse number I provided!

See if they know when they will be getting he shipment from asus!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Once again, why don't you call and let us know what's going on. So on your break between classes just give them a quick call.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
Because lol I absolutely hate calling anywhere if I could I would just have a data plan! And text and call via the Internet!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mazjohn:
riddle me this....could this be freakin true?

Other e-tailers such as gamestop and expansys are now saying its been pushed back yet again another week to Dec23rd. What the hell is going on? Other news sites may have been correct in reporting the original delay to January after all. I am starting to think asus may be yanking our chains and stringing us along to try to stop us from cancelling orders since they won't be able to get these out until next year.... enough already... what a botched up launch by asus. i am considering cancelling my order out of pure frustration right now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
Where is your source for this?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] UmbraeSoulsbane:
Until the 18th or official word from Asus, its not reasonable to blame them. This is probably just retailers overestimating supplies. Bumping a week out could simple be them bumping you until the next shipment.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RJM77:
NewEgg CS rep just told me my preorder will begin processing on the release date which is now supposedly 12/27.