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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] newellj79:
Three cheers for nowinstock. 3 pre-orders down, its how I'm finally getting one on Tuesday.

Edit... now if they can only help me out with a grey dock. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mr Zulu:
As long as people keep saying it was a special internal link, I'll keep pointing out that it's not exactly correct, mainly because those that keep repeating it are doing so with bitterness to those that 'took advantage' (I know you're not but I still can't help but to follow up).

It was the same web address all along. The same web address on the 23rd as that which was available prior to the 23rd. They only removed links to that web address from their web structure. If you had that page already loaded in a browser like I did, all you had to do was hit refresh and you'd see the 'add to cart' button. Nowinstock was simply working off a direct link to that page so when the 'add to cart' button went active, it's alarms went off. You could even use a google search to find it since google had indexed that page already. That is NOT a recipe for exclusivity. They may have sent an email to all the gold pre-orders to give them a heads up but I find it real hard to believe it was supposed to be exclusive.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ReaderLee:
You're correct that the way BB put it in the system did not make it an exclusive link. What I was trying to express was that it was their intent to make it an exclusive link, which they botched miserably. The SKU didn't show up on a regular search of their website and CSR's couldn't even find it initially in their system until they were given the SKU by people that had received it in email via Best Buy. Again, this isn't directed at people that used it, but to make sure BB doesn't get off the hook on this one. It was created with a specific intent in mind, and just like everything else related to this pre-order, their execution was fantastic in how inept it was.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] David522d:
You NY guys, whats your status?

Mines still departing from Fresno.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] diecast17:
Same here UPS was off today so I think it's there just no one to process it. I am getting mine on Wednesday
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] David522d:
Not to be awkward or anything lol, but where in NY?

Just curious...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rockstatus90:
I'm in NY too, Brooklyn....have a delivery date of Wednesday too...no updates since package left Calif on website but I signed up for SMS updates and it tells me that my Prime has been in Secaucus NJ since the 28th....I don't get this...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] diecast17:
I'm in Pennsylvania right outside Philly. It looks like our Primes took the ride together.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ajamils:
I am in Houston, TX and my Prime is scheduled for Wednesday delivery as well.

Posted via the Samsung Galaxy S™ II Skyrocket™.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] etm250r:
Still in Sylmar. CA but Albany wooot wooooot
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slayaman22232:
Im in rutherford nj and mines coming thurs. Still in sylmar ca also.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yumms:
So it finally updated, it's now in NJ. Anyone know if a signature is needed?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] diecast17:
Nope no signature
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Charsher47:
Just received mine today and its fricken defective. Lines all over the screen and any amounts of pressure make it go all glitchy. Called best buy and they don't have any more and don't know when they'll be getting anymore. Completely pissed off.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] devilsxcrunner15:
Oh man... I hope mine isn't that way... I'm waiting for it now.. should be here any minute...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fnordchris:
Mine required a signature. Thankfully I managed to catch the UPS guy since in my area, they maybe knock once and then leave a note.

Mine works perfectly fine, no screen bleeding and WiFi is better than my Atrix 4G. Unfortunately the second unit ended up having an issue where it won't charge and it is being shipped in to be fixed. Hopefully it is nothing serious and the turnaround will be short.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] diecast17:
That sucks, I feel your pain.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] devilsxcrunner15:
Just recieved my flawless (so far) Transformer Prime! :))
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] the_game_master:
^

got mines today too bro. :)

charging it up, getting ready to play with this thing. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rockstatus90:
Oh man, can't wait mine gets here tomorrow...ecstatic!!! ....

....Just a side note "mines" is not a word...your making an already possessive word more possessive...#justsaying...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yumms:
My status hasn't moved all day...there better not be a delay :mad:

Secaucus, NJ, United States	01/03/2012	2:34 A.M.	Arrival Scan
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ka911:
I feel your pain! I was waiting all day to get it! and when I got it it has BIG problem with screen :( I had to return it..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jim-p:
I managed to order one from BB on 12/23 and it finally arrived today. Perfect as can be so far. No issues with wifi anywhere in my house (admittedly it's a small house...)

I was a bit shocked that they mailed it in basically a bubble wrap envelope instead of a proper box with lots of packing material. One corner of the envelope was a little torn and one corner of the box was a little bent, but nothing extreme.

After letting it warm up a bit, I plugged it in and went through the setup screens, installed a bunch of apps, and it's been fine.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rockstatus90:
Same here...technically based on my calculations and past experience with UPS this thing could have been delivered today instead of the projected 4th date...oh well tomorrow is just fine...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] etm250r:
If you guys click "request status update" on the tracking page and enter to receive current status via text you'll get more updated information and see that it has left there and is in-transit. Mine says the same thing on the actual tracking page though.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] diecast17:
Mine is in Horsham, PA ready for my delivery tomorrow!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mcoupe:
Mine said NJ till about 8:09 tonight. It said departed NJ tonight.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Deltaechoe:
You lucky people, I even missed the latest preorder amazon shipments by what seems to be hours. I was hearing people getting their preorders that were made on the same day as mine from amazon getting shipped and mine is still stuck on estimated jan 26th - feb 8th which just blows
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 2later2never:
anymore???
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] etm250r:
As of 13 minutes ago mine left NJ!!!!

Secaucus, NJ, United States	01/03/2012	10:20 P.M.	Departure Scan
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mcoupe:
Have some faith brother!

Now lets just pray that our tabs aren't beat to **** after being in delivery since Dec 26th.

I do have a gamestop order coming on the 11 the also, so if this one is beat up, screw itits going back.

Now where are the docks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mr Zulu:
Just got mine about 5:30. Been playing with it while charging but waiting on the 8 hour charge to go mobile and do real testing on the signals. For what i can see, seems a good unit. Shocked at how short the charge cable is though. I read people saying it was an improvement over original transformer but this is by far the shortest power cord i've ever seen. The plug is a bit more loose than i would like too but doesn't seem to be a problem. Otherwise build quality seems very good.

Only notice light bleed if i'm looking for it on a dark screen in a dark room and minor at that.

UI is smooth without lag. Had a couple force closures in the first hour, none since. Just now did the update. Don't have any issues with stock browser or with Opera Mobile.

Wifi is working fine from where i sit. Will check it more thoroughly when i can be more mobile. No test on gps yet.

HATE the keyboard but i hate all soft keyboards (can type very fast on hard keyboard and get frusterated with soft keyboard). Can't wait for the dock to get here.

The color looks very classy. Was worried about that... this is a work machine.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] David522d:
Mine stills says "Sylmar, CA,Departure Scan"

I'm in NY, trying to request a status update.

Scheduled Delivery Updated To:

Thursday, 01/05/2012, By End of Day

2 Business Days Left
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slayaman22232:
I am in the same exact boat here (but i live in nj) and it still says Sylmar, Ca. I hope i do get it by tomorrow.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lite matter:
You got bubble wrap? Mine came in a white plastic bag. With no bubble just wrap. :eek: Only protection was the box. Ups guy plopped it down on ground and knocked once. Just finished charging and started running checks on it now. No issues so far aside from minor light bleed on bottom right.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TrailorParkKid:
Ordered 12/23, Shipped 12/27, transferred to USPS on 12/29, now it's stuck in limbo and no update since :(

(Shipping to APO)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bittercold:
Same boat Trailor. I am also in Germany. I will be sure to give you a update when I get mine. I am pretty sure it should be here sometime between Friday and Tuesday. That seems about normal shipping time for us.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rockstatus90:
Finally "Out for Delivery"....it left NJ at 1:27AM and been on the truck from 4:18AM...

I'm in Bklyn NY...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bittercold:
Just got mine all the way over here in Germany. So far no issues. Build quality is solid for both the tab and a/c adapter. Mine also was delivered poorly packaged but all is well. I can't get a GPS lock but honestly it is so cloudy out today my garmin took 2 minutes to connect.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mcoupe:
Thank God! I successfully screwed someone out of a Xmas Champaign prime. My status says "out for delivery ". Man, how did I ever sleep so well since dec23.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cardman827:
I am finally out for delivery as well. I live in NJ, used to live in Brooklyn though...

After reading all these threads and 2 other forums, I am scared to death I will get a bad unit. There was too much time to wait for delivery and I was reading way to much... Oh well, whatever happens happens. If It is a defective unit ces will be here in a few more days and I will start the waiting all over again...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] LMMT:
Same here, mine also came in a white plastic bag, no padding. UPS threw it on the porch, rang the doorbell, and left. Label on bag said "Returns Department." So far, no issues.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mr Zulu:
Now that it's had its overnight charge, I roamed around the house a bit to test signals. Wifi works in all locations of the house. It's a small house but my laptop does loose connection in one far corner whereas the Prime does not. The real test on this will be when I take it on the road and sit in a hotel room.

As far as GPS, I turned off wifi and set it on the kitchen table about 3 feet away from a window that doesn't have a good view of the sky due to an aluminum patio cover that blocks part of the sky there. When I opened the GPS tools app, I got a satellite lock in less than 15 seconds within 90 feet. After a minute, it came in closer to 60 feet and fluctuated between 40 and 90 feet. Not great accuracy but it does work. I'm not going to use it for road navigation so I'm not going to test that it can maintain lock while driving.

Posting this info here in case user's problems are related to batches that would come from certain places. I ordered mine very early on the 23rd from BB and shipped on the 27th. Arrived on the 3rd via UPS in a manila bubble wrap envelope.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jrsalda:
Those bastards from Best buy sent me an email on the 25th saying champagne color wasn't available anymore(pre-ordered on 11/23), the offered me the gray instead, I double checked with a manager(they had 4500 tf201 grey units) and only 1500 units to fulfill. I made at least 30 attempts(30-60 minutes waiting on each call) over the phone with no success, BB customer service is the worst in the industry. Tried by email several times only to got replies 3 days later saying this particular request has to be done over the phone. When I finally managed to get somebody who knew its job, the BB employee made me cancel my pre-order and place a new order($1300 charge by then). At the end, I got nothing, first one was cancel, the second one was delayed and eventually did run out of stock, I want to mention my online status was change many times from "back ordered" to "in process" to "ready to ship waiting for tracking number" to "back ordered" all over again". I give up, will wait probably until tf201 stock w/ICS is widely available, until then there will be faster and better options with tegra 3 devices and possibly apple 3 will be out and even better the tf201 might be cheaper and bug free . Thank you Best buy for such lovely and unforgettable experience.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TrailorParkKid:
Mine finally came in as well, same shoddy packaging. About an hour after you sent me that PM I got the email from the CMR. I'm quite impressed with the build as well. WiFi works wonderfully. Have not tested GPS yet. About to apply the updates. *crosses fingers*

Edit: Updates posted without a hitch. WiFi is even stronger now and the touchscreen is even more responsive (didn't think it was even possible lol)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rockstatus90:
I dedicate my 100th post to this....My Prime just got delivered!!!

Everything looks fine....EXCEPT...WiFi won't turn on...says 'error'....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] erick0423:
Patiently waiting... Out for delivery ..hurry up UPS before i go to work!!!

Sent from my iPhone
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bittercold:
Glad to see you got it. Is your haptic feedback weak?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Funny you should mention this... I'm in this thread specifically to see if Best Buy has any stock to possibly replace the Champagne I got from Abt. It's pretty decent other than haptic feedback barely working (pretty much mostly just makes a noise).

I also have a Gray that I got from Best Buy that has some minimal light bleed and haptic feedback is weak but it works. I'd keep THAT one except it also has a rattle near one of the dock connectors. Doesn't seem to impact anything, but my OCD would never allow me to keep a Prime that rattles.

So, I'm on the fence on what to do. I'd love to get an absolutely perfect Prime, and am thinking about returning both units and just trying again. Part of me says to keep the Champagne, however, since haptic feedback is the least of my concerns--except, then I wonder how long before the dock will be available in that color.

This whole thing continues to drive me to distraction...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yumms:
No TP for me today...

I thought the signature wasn't required :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] diecast17:
Just got mine and it works great!!! Didnt test GPS yet, but i am happy so far.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rockstatus90:
The WiFi won't turn on...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] diecast17:
Try turning the Wi-Fi off and then back on. Worked for me after update killed my Wi-Fi
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rockstatus90:
Thanks but that didn't do it...and its like this out of the box...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ajamils:
Got mine today as well but it is sitting sealed in the box :). Only because I received another one from BBY last week which seems to be perfect so I did not want to open this up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Blairware:
More Best Buy Fun

Got mine yesterday (rode the rails from Fresno, CA to Wake Forest NC) Came in manila padded envelope. All good, except GPS - Dead. No satelites visible, never mind lock. I am going to make BB send me another when they get more stock, and they better cross ship it, I am not letting go until I have another, LOL!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] erick0423:
Got mine tested gps,wifi, screen is fine, just waiting for my cables and sd cards hopefully u guys get urs:D

Proud owner of Transformer Prime TF201
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jordache16:
From my understanding BB was giving those who pre-ordered Champagne the option to switch to Grey b/c they weren't sure when they were going to get the Champagnes in and they had Grey ones in stock. So if you wanted to get your hands on the Prime sooner you could switch colors... I still have my Champagne pre-order with BB and have not heard word from them that the Champagne is no longer available.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] AnyMal:
Got mine today, ordered on 25th. Applied all updates. Wi-fi is solid. GPS found 10 satellites within a minute and locked on to seven.

Me = happy :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slayaman22232:
Mine is in secaucus, nj now and i was wondering if i could just go to the ups warehouse and pick it up. I cant wait till tomorrow when i get it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cdmove:
nevermind.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] etm250r:
same story with my gps
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cykotix:
Mine departure scanned the 29th from Fresno. It's supposed to be delivered tomorrow but it hasn't updated at all from the departure scan. It's headed to Ohio. Wonder what the chances are of me actually seeing it tomorrow....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rockstatus90:
You'll get it tomorrow most likely...got mine today and was wondering the same thing, after it left Fresno there was no update for days until it got to NJ spent the day there then got to me today....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cykotix:
Hah, refreshed the UPS page just after you posted and it just departed Hodgkins, IL. Looks like you were right, no reason to believe it won't be here tomorrow. Sweet!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] scottrod:
In Stock Now!!!!!!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+...286&skuId=4038674&ref=39&CJPID=1886881&loc=01
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hihihehe:
any1 tried to order it and ship to international country(or by using freight forwarder)?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
Called up the support line to see if there was anyway I could get me one as a replacement, the "support" line rep tells me "there is no one here that can do that for you sir" and just keeps saying sir every other word, I explain that if you keep saying sir every other word it loses any respect it held, it just becomes a platitude.

He responds with, "well sir, what do you want me to tell you sir, you sir called in after the suppport line closed sir", I cringed, asked him if support was closed then why was he answering the support line, he responds, "sir I am not empowered to answer that sir, what do you want me to tell you sir".

I admit, I rage faced on him, calmly I told him to remove his cranium from his rectum and go fornicate with himself.

After which point he states "sir if you continue to curse at me sir I will need to end this call sir".

I responded with, "tell ya what, how about I end it for you since you seem to be unable to waver from your 'monkey can't think' script" and hung up on him.

Not my proudest moment, but really, why answer the phone in support if you are unable to actually do any support, seems asinine to me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fradworth:
It's still in stock as of 9:00am EST 1/5/12

Grey color.

I am too new to post the link, but, it's there.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Falhawk:
Yep I placed my order this morning.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fradworth:
Mine is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, but just got to NJ this morning around 6am.

I am in Maine.

They're gonna have to hustle some butt to get it up here by EOD tomorrow.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cookst:
Ordered on the 26th and live in middle TN. Mine is showing out for delivery now. Hopefully, UPS will get here just after lunch like he did yesterday instead of the usual 5-6 PM.

Steve
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mazjohn:
I just ordered one from here... Hopefully this one will have no issues, since I had to send back my last one to Newegg.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Falhawk:
I'm in Maine too :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] djsaad1:
has anyone got a tracking number the same day they placed the order?

I purchased one this morning, did overnight shipping. Leaving town tomorrow evening but UPS get here at noon.

If it ships today it will make it in time, but I am wondering if that has ever happened or if it always take them at least a day to ship.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fradworth:
When I ordered on the 29th I got a tracking number within hours.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] djsaad1:
I guess it is just hit or miss, because I ordered my first one on the 29th too and it shipped out on the 30th.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cookst:
When I ordered mine on the morning of the 26th, I didn't get a tracking number till the 28th. Understandable that I didn't get one on the 26th, though I expected to have one on the 27th or 28th since it said it shipped in 0-1 days and the 26th was treated as a holiday.

Steve
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] swalker50:
Never thought mine would arrive, but was very surprised when it showed up NDA
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fradworth:
Surprised to see it is has been almost/more than 12 hours and nowinstock.net is still showing it in stock at Best Buy. I have never seen it in stock for more than just 1-3 hours, tops.

Perhaps the damn has broken?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ka911:
I just order it from BestBuy.com (Gray) and it say I will get between 3 to 5 days :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Tech Faded:
I ordered mine before December and still haven't gotten it! Stupid champagne color... -.-
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] AnyMal:
I really don't get the fascination with what color backplate your tablet has. It's a BACKplate that you'll hardly ever see, so what's the point? If you DO however, spend a great deal of time looking at its back, perhaps you've wasted $500 and should have spent it on something else.

Just my $0.02
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MagicArc:
I too ordered one on the 6th. My status still says Order in process of being fulfilled. Ships in 0-1 days.

They've hit my credit card but no tracking number. Gray 32gig, still shows in stock too.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DroidHam:
in stock? I see shipping not available and not available for pickup
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kerryking1:
I ordered one for store pickup 10pm yesterday and picked it up today
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DroidHam:
what zip code? I checked every store in my entire state and all say unavailable
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kerryking1:
I must had got the last one because I dont see it now.

32246
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] redlin'r:
So I take it you don't ever have a color preference for your car/ truck/ motorcycle? It's the same concept, you like a product and want it in a specific color.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MagicArc:
Yeah I don't remember seeing the no shipping option when I ordered it. Since it gave me the option to ship to my house or store. We'll see. I don't understand why they'd charge my account if they're not available...not quite sure why they're on the page with the "add to cart" option. We'll see...if they cancel the order I will at least get a free gift card out of it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eraursls1984:
I ordered one Friday and was told on Saturday it was back ordered.

---------- Post added at 11:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:32 PM ----------

It has been showing in stock every time I've checked since I ordered on Friday yet they sent me an email saying it was back ordered.