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[Asus Transformer TF700] banone:
If you look in the upper right corner, it says LAGERSTATUS, meaning Status of stock. Further down: Hos leverantøren: Ej i lager, meaning: At supplier: not in stock.
[Asus Transformer TF700] David Dee:
What is confusing the hell out of me is it shows in stock for all the other categories (mail order, cities)??
[Asus Transformer TF700] rferrett:
Tantalising clues are almost worse than no news at all!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Johnex:
It doesnt show up as in stock anywhere. What it says is "Beställningsvara" which means you can order it, does not mean in stock like google translate falsely translates to. If the supplier has no, then you have to wait first for supplier stock, then if you want to pick it up in the store, for store stock.
[Asus Transformer TF700] David Dee:
Thank you for clarifying, I had a suspicion this was lost in translation. I am still jealous of you guys that you will have this device well in advance of us North Americans!
[Asus Transformer TF700] rferrett:
Boo that is a shame. Oh well time to be patient again I suppose!
[Asus Transformer TF700] XabiX666:
I contacted Asus France and here is the answer on the availability from this morning:

ASUS France Bonjour Xavier, vous allez avoir des infos très bientôt. ;-)

Which means we should have news very soon. I know it's not what we expect but it gives a little bit more hope.

Would be good to know this WE :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Johnex:
Asus Sweden will have a press release on the 28th of May.

Stores have have dates before that are probably just fishing for customers.

Stores that have dates after that on the other hand may be up to something... :)

I personally think it will be announced on 28th, and just after it will be in stock for shops. I recon the 10th of June like Italy.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Joakim Larsen:
I know as fact that in Denmark it will be available in selected stores on June 11 and it is only 64GB wifi version without the dock.

The dock will be available within one month after release date. This is of course only if Asus honor their own statements.

Do not ask how I know, I just do.

It will be announced at the end next week or early the following week.

We have to wait longer for 3g version, there is no date yet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Johnex:
For Sweden select stores say the dock that also works with the Transformer Prime will be available on the 31 of May preliminarily.

http://www.komplett.se/k/ki.aspx?sku=748916

The Norwegian version of the site says the same, while Webhallen says July 8 delivery.....
[Asus Transformer TF700] Underwater Mike:
Much as I've been waiting patiently for an Infinity, I believe I will wait just a bit longer to find out what Google's plans are with a Nexus tablet line. I suspect those may be a bit less buggy than we've seen from Asus.
[Asus Transformer TF700] demandarin:
I do think it'll be more refined BUT you do know Asus is said to be building, right? lol. everything(most tech sites) points to them making it. Which is why Asus scraped their 7in. tegra3 tablet in favor of this. this is "said" to be built by Asus. partnered with Google and will have a tegra3 in it. it'll be 7in. also. they shooting for $199 price tag. might be revealed at upcoming Google I/O conference.
[Asus Transformer TF700] helfone:
F**k that s**t :P im grabbing my transformer infinity as soon as I can. The sooner the better!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Bertelsen:
Waiting impatiently for the infinity ...

Well, atleast I got it pre ordered, so I am in the line.

I am really hoping for a 10 june release, summer vacation and all.

And I ordered the Asus Dark Knight, does anyone know if the Infinity can handle 5Ghz wifi?
[Asus Transformer TF700] helfone:
where did u preorder from?
[Asus Transformer TF700] demandarin:
it will be the same as prime. no 5ghz . only the standard 2.4ghz
[Asus Transformer TF700] Bertelsen:
Komplett. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Johnex:
Now webhallen has update to a "2012-06-01" delivery without dock.
[Asus Transformer TF700] banone:
Multicom has now changed from May 21 to May 28...

BTW. I see the dock advertized as compatible with both tf700 and tf201. Is the original tf201 dock compatible with both as well?
[Asus Transformer TF700] flight777:
Hmmm 10 June it probably is then:

http://www.notebookcheck.net/ASUS-Transformer-Infinity-confirmed-specs-and-release-date.74915.0.html

http://nl.hardware.info/nieuws/27838/asus-transformer-infinity-komt-10-juni-op-de-markt
[Asus Transformer TF700] buxtahuda:
Pretty sure it won't. ASUS could surprise me I guess, but if I'm not mistaken it should be using the same WiFi chip as Prime.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Andreas527:
They have the same dock. Been confirmed by Asus Sweden on Facebook
[Asus Transformer TF700] banone:
One observation i have made is that allthough they both have aluminium backs, the prime i had definitely scratched a lot easier than the ipad. Hope i will be able to use the armor suit film i bought for the prime on the infinity.

Btw, i wish there was a separate infinity sub forum soon.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Mafiatounes:
In a couple of weeks i will have both the Infinity Pad and the S3 so excited, really hope the TF700 comes early june.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Volatyle:
Does anyone know which finish the TF700 will have?

I have seen hands-on videos with both the "old" circle-shaped metallic finish (same as on the transformer prime). But also a different finish without the circle-pattern on the back, and more of a even metallic finish with the 'Asus'-brand on the top instead of in the middle of the back.

Does anyone know why i see two different versions, and how will the final product look like?

Personally, i think the different one without the circle pattern looks SO much better.

Vol
[Asus Transformer TF700] helfone:
I'm pretty sure its only coming with the circle pattern. I haven't seen photos of a transformer infinity without the circle pattern, if you could link to that it would be nice. I have however seen sites talk about the infinity but use pictures of the pad 300 or even the first transformer instead of the infinity.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Volatyle:
I'm not allowed to send links here just yet, but if you google images TF700 you'll see many pictures showing what i mean. Also on youtube there are several hands-on/reviews with the one i am talking about.

Very strange that this one would *not* be used in the final product when it is obviously a great facelift.

Vol
[Asus Transformer TF700] helfone:
Yeah I see the photos. I didn't look too hard, but the few pictures I saw from google image search I think are from before milano design week. I'd guess that it was an earlier prototype perhaps, and that made more finished looking products for milano. Im just guessing though, so my guess is as good as yours...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Johnex:
This is the design all stores in Sweden have posted as product image.
[Asus Transformer TF700] wideopn11:
Not sure if you guys have seen this, but we need all the signatures we can get. http://www.change.org/petitions/asu...oader-for-the-tf300-tablet-and-future-tablets
[Asus Transformer TF700] Underwater Mike:
Yes, I've heard that Asus may be building it. But you can bet that Google won't let them send the first "experience" tablet out the door with the goofs we've seen in the 101 and 201. ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] ray3andrei:
The resolution could be a problem, as far as I know there aren't a lot of apps optimized for tablets.. so a 1920x1200 Res would be awesome for web browsing, playing games and watching movies, but what about unoptimized apps ?.....

Sent from my Samsung GNexus <3
[Asus Transformer TF700] demandarin:
I agree. I will be getting one also just for the low price point alone. it should make a great tablet to develop on. Google should of had that same first experience approach with prime. since it was the first to unveil it's Icera Cream Sandwich update. Although, IMO, Prime is a really great tablet, it could've easily been so much better if hardware and software details were paid more attention to. I think the Infinity pad and Google nexus tablets will be Asus best ones yet. They have no choice but to get past issues fixed and improved upon in these newer devices.

Google never imagined Android would grow this large so fast. It was more of a project to them. Now its a Huge money making machine and if they want the cash flow to steadily keep rolling in, It would be in their best interests to make the software as good as possible.
[Asus Transformer TF700] corwest:
In reference to the nexus tablet, Don't you think a 7" screen with that massive of resolution will be a tad overkill?
[Asus Transformer TF700] demandarin:
there are no confirmed resolutions yet. but what I've seen projected is not even higher resolution than prime. unless there was some spec update I missed. I do want it to have a good display though.
[Asus Transformer TF700] helfone:
Today is sunday. Sunday is boring. If I had my transformer infinity, sunday would be fun. Asus, please give me my infinity!
[Asus Transformer TF700] ishamm:
i have a question regarding bluray rips for the Infinity (when it finally drops!) i have most of my blurays ripped to my pc, and ofcourse they come in at massive file sizes, which is fine for my 2tb machine, but for the Infinity that seems overkill. how would i go about downsizing the files to keep the highest resolution for the 1080p tablet, but with a reasonable file size for a 32gb/64gb machine? thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Andreas527:
A pretty simple but powerful program is Xilisoft Video Converter. I use that program and it works good. Never had any problems and the ripps/conversion always come out good.

Has different profiles and the program is easy and fast to learn.

http://www.xilisoft.com/

I recommend that you buy Ultimate to get more options and settings to play with
[Asus Transformer TF700] rferrett:
So the general feeling is that June 10th feels pretty solid then?
[Asus Transformer TF700] helfone:
pretty much yeah. at least very close to it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rushless:
I stake my already negative credibility that very doubtful the TPI releases next month.

I think the Acer version has a shot, but still can not wrap in my tiny brain how either device is not hitting the performance ceiling with the current gpu pushing data to almost three times the pixels.

Not too long to find out, none the less.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rushless:
I suggest 720p mkv files. They look great on my 1080p 24" monitor and super fine on my A510. I use a 64GB card, or my 1tb USB ntsf drive. A510 powers the drive, plays two movies and still about 50% battery left.

Average size is less than 4GB. Tegra 3 is nice, since these files choked on my Thrive and the Transformer.

Added: IMO, 1080p video is overkill for a 10" tablet and uses more space and battery. I can not tell the difference on my iPad 3 at all.

I do notice on my hi def projector, but that is a 120" screen.
[Asus Transformer TF700] XabiX666:
+1

:p
[Asus Transformer TF700] banone:
Hehe. Why don't you go outside and enjoy the nice weather were having finally:-)

Naah, just kidding. I too am waiting impatiently. At least i have the Galaxy S3 incoming shortly. That should keep me occupied for a while.
[Asus Transformer TF700] David Dee:
The tf300 finally was available at best buy here in Canada so I picked one up to satisfy my craving while waiting for the infinity. I have to say, after the Prime issues, Asus has redeemed themselves with this device. I had the a510 and in my view this device is way better. It is lighter, sleeker profile, better display, and although there is no separation of the speakers, the sound is awesome. In fact, I think the audio is comparable to the a510. There is also no heat issue during gaming at all. The product just feels so much more premium to the a510. If the infinity was not coming I would definitely keep this device, but the lure of gorilla glass 2, ips +, better resolution, metal body and longer battery life are too much to ignore. One thing having this device has done for me is made it clear that the infinity is my choice, as I was considering the a700, not anymore.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ishamm:
i didnt think of using an external drive, presumably the Infinity usb port will be enough to power one, and run movies directly off it? or is an external powered one needed? thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] helfone:
I dont consider 4 degrees C, 10 m/s winds and rain good weather :P Either we have very different view of good weather, or perhaps we just live at opposite ends of our country :)

You're lucky to be waiting for the S3, wish I was. TBH its a good thing I can't have the tablet now, I'm reading for an exam and if I had the tablet we all know what I'd be doing instead of reading.... :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] rwniel:
It looks like that June 10th date is for all intents and purposes officially confirmed, at least for some countries/regions. 'Released' does not necessarily mean available, but based on what's happened with the latest TF300 I would hope Asus can get fairly close to that date. :) In the past, UK models have always focussed more on bundles with the keyboard dock rather than tablet only. So I wonder if Asus will do the same with the Infinity with the dock effectively discounted to 50 pounds.

Regarding the earlier question on external hard drives by 'ishamm', I would assume it'll be the same as the original transformer and the Prime. As long as the drive doesn't require a secondary USB port purely for power and doesn't otherwise draw too much power then it should work. I've been using a few different drives on my Prime and prior to that the TF101.

Robert
[Asus Transformer TF700] helfone:
I wonder what source that site has. It doesnt give any new information, and its posted on a sunday. I find it very wierd. I think they just learned about the infinity today and they figured they might as well make a story about it...
[Asus Transformer TF700] rwniel:
That's always the issue with the web, especially when it's unattributed (plus the spec has been widely known for a while) - we really have to wait for some sort of official announcement while at the same time recognising that until it's physically in stock at stores the dates we've seen don't really mean much. Asus on their UK Facebook page had quite a while ago made a statement that the Infinity wouldn't be available until June at the earliest. So I think they've had the aim for a summer release all along. However, look what happened with how the Prime release was managed so I do think we have a right to show a healthy display of skepticism.

Robert
[Asus Transformer TF700] JamesRC:
That article states:

If that includes the dock, that's a great price for 64Gb, but I'm betting that that isn't (and hope 32Gb +dock is around £500).
[Asus Transformer TF700] rwniel:
I don't think it'll be that price with the dock, but £499 in the UK for the 32GB model bundled with the keyboard dock certainly seems achievable.

Robert
[Asus Transformer TF700] dknotty:
That would be supremely reasonable.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rferrett:
Wonder if the 64gb one will be available
[Asus Transformer TF700] banone:
Well when searching for availability in Norway, only 64GB pops up
[Asus Transformer TF700] Yard10:
I hope the same. But i doubt that will happen unless prime's price drops.
[Asus Transformer TF700] modulator03:
Infinity pad just hit the FCC.:)

...still waiting Asus! (however impatient)
[Asus Transformer TF700] calypsoSA:
The Wifi Only hit. 3G still nowhere to be seen.
[Asus Transformer TF700] helfone:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/21/asus-transformer-pad-infinity-series-hits-the-fcc/

good stuff :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] rferrett:
Woo hoo
[Asus Transformer TF700] robgee789:
i was just about to post this lmao
[Asus Transformer TF700] rferrett:
Mind you sometimes read stories about this months before said devices are actually released anywhere in the world.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Einride:
With Qualcomm having problems keeping a steady supply of Krait SoCs, I fear that we might not see a 3G/LTE version of the Infinity until late 2012. And by that I mean availability, not just a release date with out of stock pretty much everywhere. This is pure speculation, of course (and speculating's fun!).

I might have to revise my "I want the 3G version" and settle for the Wifi one instead. People have supposedly gotten 3G USB dongles to work with the TF101 and 201, although it's quite picky about which ones work. Maybe that'll be a work-around for me.

What I do know is that I need a tablet before doing yet another 200 hour flight (okay, they're more like ~20 hours combined, but it sure feels like it's 200 hours...).

I'll even get an iPad if I have to. And we all know that every time someone buys an iPad because they couldn't be arsed waiting for the Infinity, Rick Astley kills 10 kittens. So, Asus... CHOP CHOP! Think of the kittens!

No, not in the face, Rick! Not in the face!
[Asus Transformer TF700] banone:
You know, when i bought my ipad 3G last year, i was shure i needed the 3G version. But after using it for nearly a year, i realized i mainly used it at home on Wifi, and when travelling, there usually was wifi available. So i realized that i could very well do with a wifi tablet, and just tether when nessecary. In the brief time i owned the Prime, i never missed the ability to connect directly, so now i'm going for the wifi only Infinity.

Well, i would anyway, because i'd never have the patience to wait for the 3g version.

I did do some long flights with my prime, and the keyboard was very useful as a stand watching movies. Just a note of caution. Don't put it too close to the seatback in front of you. When you fellow passenger decides to recline a bit, they usually just slam the seat back. My prime nearly got in a bind that way, and it would have broken, if i hadn't possessed lightning reflexes:cool::rolleyes:
[Asus Transformer TF700] David Dee:
Great news! I think we are almost there....
[Asus Transformer TF700] Alkzn:
Just wanted to add a comment to this. I've been following this thread every day now. I ordered from Komplett.no when they opened the "sales" on the 15th.

Can't wait to receive this tablet. Hopefully I won't have to wait longer than the estimated date of june 20.

I live in Norway btw.
[Asus Transformer TF700] XabiX666:
I appreciate sharing your experience as I was struggling to decide whether to go with a wifi only or a 3G version.

besides I make me feel better as I will have to wait late :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] Einride:
Some good reasoning there. I'll most likely end up with the wifi version, partly because I don't want to wait any longer :p

Spaceworld.no is listing a 28th of May date for the wifi version now, although it's an "expected date". Early June seems a lot more reasonable.

And passengers slamming their seat back is a common scenario. I almost lost my work laptop that way...
[Asus Transformer TF700] banone:
You know, this is interesting. Under availability, it is listed as expected May 28. but then just beneath that is this:

"Kommer 28.05.2012

Dette er et forhåndssalg hvor du betaler for varen ved bestilling og mottar den til lanseringsdato. Kommende varer sendes normalt 2 arbeidsdager før slippdato."

which translates to:

Coming on may 28. This is a presale. You pay for the product upon ordering, and receive it on the launch-date. Coming products are normally shipped two working days prior to releasedate"

"Coming on May 28" is pretty definite. And strangely enough, it coincides with the date of the previously announced pressrelease from Asus Sweden.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Johnex:
Webhallen Sweden is also has a similar date, "Nästa leverans beräknas till 2012-05-30." which means, "Next delivery is expected on the 30th of May 2012"

They have been pushing forward the delivery daily over the last couple of days though. I recon we need to wait and see what happens. Remember Asus wants to issue the press release first.

Would be funny if everyone is just waiting for the pressrelease, and as soon as that happens all shops have it in stock for delivery from the distributor :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] neilwashere:
if you guys are following asus on facebook they just recently posted a picture of the infinity and it says, "What will you do with the Infinity?" I think we are close!!
[Asus Transformer TF700] banone:
I was thinking the same thing. I'm really debating with my self wether to order from Spaceworld or not. I might just give them a call tomorrow.
[Asus Transformer TF700] David Dee:
I am jealous, wish it was launching here so soon! Hopefully our Scandinavian friends will have this baby nicely rooted by the time we see it in North America :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] Einride:
From Spaceworlds Facebook page, a comment on their transformer infinity pre-order:

https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=366327273424430&id=165552527948

They have apparently a small stock confirmed for the 28th of May. Whether that's only for their web shop and small stock meaning one item, I have no idea.

(I would've copied their comment but Apple have decided that wasn't a necessary feature in a browser it seems...)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Norcalz71:
figures, i just bought a touchpad refurb on sale to hold me over until this thing dropped. Oh well, hopefully it is a much more complete product than the 201. If there are none of the same issues, looks like I'll have two tabs
[Asus Transformer TF700] newellj79:
Any rumors for the American release date? I know Demandrin says his "sources" say months away, but I'm skeptical of that info.
[Asus Transformer TF700] helfone:
nice find!

The guy representing the (norwegian) store says their supplier in sweden will get the units the 28th. Furthermore he says that their site (spaceworld.no) will receive 15 initially, these will be shipped from sweden the 28th so expect some days later shipping from norway. He finishes off by saying there will come a somewhat bigger supply later, accompanied by stocking up retailers.

This is turning out to become very interresting indeed :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] banone:
Spaceworld just posted some more info on facebook:

The Infinity is to arrive the Swedish warehouse on may 28. It will then be shipped from Sweden so one have to expect a few days delivery time. They will get 15 Tablets to the webstore initially, and a little bit bigger shipment a bit later, at whitch time the brick and mortars will get some too.

Dammn, i'm too slow:-)
[Asus Transformer TF700] demandarin:
well that means you're skeptical of info coming straight from asus themselves ;P I'd say at least say 1-2months after overseas release, at the earliest. you have to remember, there's been no talks or dates even seen on American release. at least with overseas, they have a general idea. anyways i went straight to the source for the info. forget all this speculating. there's always the slight chance they surprise everyone. never say never.
[Asus Transformer TF700] tmeader:
Well, to be fair, it did just go through the FCC for approval. I'd say that's a fairly good indication that they at least intend to sell it here at some point. Obviously doesn't give any info on a release date though.
[Asus Transformer TF700] guitar1969:
I am actually quite surprised how many people are wanting to be early adopters of this thing, considering the Prime and how ASUS is still trying to sort that one out with RMAs and such. All I can say is ASUS needs to have flawless release or they are doomed as a tablet manufacturer- Not sure how much capacity they would have to deal with Infinity issues alongside Prime issues at the same time

I really want an Infinity, but after going through the headache with one Prime that I was able to return to the store, I am going to sit on the sideline a bit to see how it unfolds.

Keep us posted on all the details . . . .
[Asus Transformer TF700] David Dee:
TF300 was Asus' redemption. I also returned my Prime, and am trying the 300. It is amazing, nothing at all like my Prime experience. Quite frankly, if the Infinity launch wasn't so close, keeping the 300 would be a no brainer. The 300 gives me confidence that infinity pad will be what we all want. I am in at launch.