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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dpwhitty11:
Hell, I'll take it! XD

(I need a spare so I can attempt a charging mod)

But yeah, some people are getting two.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nygmam:
Strange... have not opened it but guess it is good to have a spare for when I do loose the first one :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PuroKaibil:
Dongle works like the built-in GPS with version 15 but works great with 21
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] captsakis:
living in greece and not receiving the 2 dongles that i Applied & Inquire.

any mail to communicate asus ?thank u
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] k33py:
I got mine through on Friday last week. I installed sygic from aptoide and it actually works 100% improvement on gps locks while moving. Thank you Asus for a great dongle.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] crazililazn:
I have a C5 serial and thats around the same thing that I get too. Using GPS test, I've seen the accuracy go as low as 18 ft outside, usually around 36-72 ft range. Indoors, I have seen it go as low as 36 ft, usually around the 48-96 ft range. Despite all of that, GPS is still useless because once I start moving, Google Navigation can't track me.

Will trying an offline navigation software help me or will I have to resort to the dongle :/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bliksems:
Where can I buy a GPS Dongle?

I got a used TF201 on 4.1.1 a few days back, I've already unlocked and rooted it following the great guides here,

but now I need a dongle for it, does anyone know where I could get one?

Thanks in advance.

Update:

I got one from dpwhitty11, thanks to those who responded
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bait-Fish:
Maybe see if anyone in this thread still has one? I got rid of mine there.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Shipping should be free so no worries.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] peterk-1:
Does your car have a windscreen that absorbs the infra red component in sunlight to keep interior cooler - there are often 1 or 2 clear areas around the mirror. These screens kill GPS.

Don't know US construction methods but sheet metal in the roof or any form of boarding/insulation involving aluminium sorry aluminum foils will kill the signal.

UK window glass now has to have an invisible coating to reflect heat back into the building and that again kills GPS. Window tints do a similar job - don't kow if that applies to auto glass tints.

In summary you need clear line of sight to each satellite to get an accurate fix which is why you can get very poor accuracy with many satellites "locked" - reflected signals have in effect "travelled a different distance" and the GPS software doesnt know which ones to ignore.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Greamlive:
GPS Dongle shipment

So what you say is when they will ship it the status will change from:

Your application has been submitted	2012/04/16

To something about like this:

Shipped
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
It will go from Submitted/Processing /The extension GPS kit has been Shipped. As for me all I saw was Submitted/Shipped
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
My car has very dark tint and I had the prime laying flat on my lap and I was still able to lock and get great test results. Never lost the locks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Greamlive:
Ask me to confirm shipping address

It ask me to confirm shipping adress, I can enter evey informations except the serial number. it wont let me chose my serial number in the menu using the arrow.

And I know my prime is registered I registered my Prime as soon as i got it.

Uploaded with ImageShack.us

So it seem to be stuck, cause it wont let me confirm my address, since it wont let me chose my serial number.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ZeekWorld:
For the ones that got the Dongle, can you please let me know what carrier delivered it?

UPS, FEDEX or USPS Postal Service?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Aluminous:
I still have that message about my address and my dongle has shipped. I don't think it's anything to worry about unless you're trying to request a second dongle. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Greamlive:
almost never at home

I'm almost never at home, so I was wondering what transporter is doing the delivery and if its possible to have a tracking number.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Blairware:
Maybe you should send an "APPLICATION" and not be so "Demanding" - :)

It's called "Apply and Inquire" Not "demand:" - It's just language, I am only teasing, I am sure you meant no offence. :0

For what it's worth, I applied on 16th, On 17th it was still "submitted" but on 18th status was "shipping" - I am away from home, but willing to bet that it will be waiting for me when I arrive home. I can't WAIT to test this as I was one of the grumpiest and most outspoken about GPS issue, having u[graded from a TF101, and LOSING GPS that worked perfectly on the OG Transformer. This solution is a bit kludgy, but I think they made a good call. They had to offer a single solution that worked on Tablet only customers, and really, you can survive without the dock when using GPS on the road, even if it is an inconvenience. All in all, I think Asus was smart to do it this way, vs, recals, new back covers etc... Bravo Asus (I will take it all back if GPS still sucks on my Prime when I test, but the results I have seen posted look pretty convincing.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Fed ex and no tracking numbers
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
FedEX.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
No tracking number but you can contact Fedex and inform them that you couldn't get a tracking number from the shipper. They will ask for your full name and the address that it is being sent to.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Thanks for that tip. I just did it. They said I have a package scheduled for Tuesday, which is my final version dongle.

So yeah, people can call fed ex and tell them you couldn't get tracking number. Then tell them your name and address and they'll tell you when it'll be delivered. Very easy m fast process.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] barisko:
So no Champagne yet... damn... I'm leaving the US next week...!

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Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
Your welcome:)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
............
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Snook321:
I just got mine! It immediately lock on to satalites when I turned on GPS... Asus now release a WiFi dongle and we will be alright
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dude6595:
They should have killed two birds with one stone and be done with it..but hey they didn't have to do anything...thanks Asus
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] proxus01:
I need to apply for this. Its free why not.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] evilcuber:
Do u have to update firmware when u attach dongle? Because I'm using a custom rom
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] brabusamg55:
this is still a pretty poor solution.... non of the case will fit with the dongle installed. which means we'll have to remove the pad from case every time we need to use GPS. that's pretty painful....:mad:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BUYMECAR:
Received and saw satellites for first time ever. 11/14 with 16ft accuracy. Sounds pretty good to me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] FrBart:
dongle screenshots

Got mine today also. Performs great. Here is a series of photos and screen shots:

1st - Picture of the dongle itself in the package

2nd Screenshot of Prime GPS Test without the dongle

3rd - Screenshot of Prime GPS Test with the dongle

4th - Screenshot from my HTC EVO 4g GPS Test in the same position at the same time

Test was done inside a solid building about 10 feet from the nearest window.

So far, so good. Will test it in the car later.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Okay.. champagne is delayed for sure

My chick ordered her silver 5 days ago and it came today. I ordered my champagne on the 6th and nothing.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Smurphjw:
I have champagne and mine is confirmed shipping
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
maybe so... nevertheless I ordered mine nearly 2 weeks before her and hers is here already.

others also report with champagne not seeing it shipped yet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bait-Fish:
Gray dongle arrived today too. Here's where it came from.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] originalnabisco:
Can anyone tell me roughly the size of the shipping box the GPS dongle came in? I have quite a small mailbox and if it can't fit Fedex brings it back to their warehouse (which is miles away).

Thank you
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Smurphjw:
Should be soon. Mine changed today.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
you meed to make sure your custom rom is completely based on .21update or the dongle Right not work. as your rom developer about details of .21 implementation.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] FrBart:
Mine came in a 4x6 padded manila envelope. It came via FedEx. I don't even know if they would have left it in a mailbox.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bait-Fish:
Shipping envelope is 11 by 7.5 inches, padded. Here's the adapter with a tape measure and the back details.

Edit: Thumbnails, dummy. Use thumbnails :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] originalnabisco:
Thanks FrBart and Bait-Fish!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bait-Fish:
I was unable to register it on Asus' VIP site. The form griped that my serial number was wrong. Anybody able to successfully register theirs?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
Just wish they gave out tracking #'s mine says shipped but I do not know when it was shipped.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TechSavvy2:
Got mine today. Guess I'm gonna be looking back to roms based on .21......(Virtuous....any other good .21 ones?)

Not to complain.....but I love how ASUS just sent me a free gps dongle to effectively make my $150 keyboard FROM THEM worthless........lol, priceless

Good thing I don't really care about GPS on this thing, haha
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SoTacMatt:
Exactly!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] e.mote:
Can you please make the picture a little larger.. I can't quite make out the markings on the tape measure..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
just call fed ex and tell them you couldn't get tracking number from the shipper. then give your name and address. then they will tell you whatever info you want. i did that earlier today and worked for me. they said my factory version gps dongle should be here Tuesday. I'm not in a rush because i already have an engineering sample one.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bait-Fish:
LOL. Valid point. Seems I was using the wrong links from ImageshackDroid. They don't show up that huge on the TP. Lets try this again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] babymatteo:
Got mine today too! Did the application on 4/17...so that was pretty fast.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TheWerewolf:
He's Quebecois and speaks French.

In French, the word for 'to request' or 'to ask' is 'demander' and it's not uncommon for a French native to translate that into English as 'demand'. In French 'je demande' or 'vous demandez' is not considered a negative since it literally means the same as 'to ask'.

Maybe you might consider that there ARE non-English first language people on this continent - especially in Quebec.

No offense meant, I'm sure.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ElCamino:
Received my GPS Extension Kit today. Small package. Very nice.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pbezza:
I initially had this problem. Turned out the number 0 in my serial number was actually the letter O. Still looks like the number 0 to me.

On a seperate note, can someone upload a picture with the dongle attached to their tfp.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] brainimpact:
did you get confirmation of shipping or did they just post it to you without notification
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bait-Fish:
I got no notification. Checked the rebate page and saw the status change.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rchristy:
Sigh....I did the application on 4/16, but still in submitted........:-(

I'm in Canada
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Same here, from 16th ".... been processing"
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jlabrat:
Submitted on 4/19/12 and still in Submitted status. Hopefully my dongle will ship soon since my TFP is gray. Wifi is very good and GPS is acceptable now but am hoping for a big improvement in GPS.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mario_1603:
from 16th still submitted, champagne
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jlabrat:
hanks for posting this Egregious Philbin. Would not have known the procedure without htis.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bait-Fish:
Beside the stickers on both sides, no other branding is apparent. These aren't HD but here are some scans of the unit attached as well.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bait-Fish:
I instinctively thought the lock would snap to locked when plugging it in to the bottom of the Transformer but, like yours, it didn't either.

FYI for everyone else, the GPS attachment doesn't turn on until the lock slide is manually engaged to the lock position.

Edited for the sake of editing.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] T.A Blet:
Are you in Italy?

Did you receive the dongle from Asus Italy?

Ordered mine on the 16th but nothing here yet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pileot:
I havnt seen anyone in Canada get their gps dongle yet. Still "Application submitted" since the 16th. Im getting anxious.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] KayvinM:
I think one person got it, from what I remember I think he was located in Vancouver. Can't remember what thread it was in though. I'm in the same boat, registered on the 16th but my status is still "submitted"..moments like this remind me that I'm not a patient person :)

Edit: Make that two lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
There you go. One from Canada:)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] evilcuber:
I'm in Toronto, Canada. It says application submitted right now. Applied on 17th. Does FedEx ship to door or mailbox?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bait-Fish:
Ships to door.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bait-Fish:
This post says they have received a Champagne version.

On a separate note, my TP stopped recognizing the GPS adapter and I had to reboot to get it to show again. It had been attached and removed a few times. Is there a safe disconnect procedure? Maybe I should not connect or disconnect it while the TP display is still on.

Edit: Added reference quote
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] N4utilus:
ASUS Italy doesn't want to give us the dongle...

I was able to do the request and they doesn't care.

Why Italy is different from other countries for you?

Thankyou ASUS! I'm really disappointed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
make sure to cut gps off before removing the dongle. thats the only thing i can think off. if you constantly taking it off and on, while gps is on, id see why it might have an issue recognizing it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bait-Fish:
Sounds like a good tip. Hadn't thought of that. Thanks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Egregious Philbin:
I've been geocacihng with the prime and the dongle, works very well.

Using the Neongeo app, can't spend 10 bucks for Geocaching's app....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Seraphious:
cant wait

I can't wait to get my Dongle. When I first got my prime BCOKAS and the replacement. C30KAS GPS was not existent until I did the press test on C3 but still not that good. I registered on the 16th still haven't Gotten one
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wa3pnt:
Has anyone that is UNLOCKED received the GPS Dongle?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Zephyrot:
Applied for the dongle 06.04.2012 and is still as being processed, dang Slowpokes here in Asus Germany ^^
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
anyone outside of the U.S. that has received the dongle, please post up. especially people in Europe. so others close to you can know if countries that are said not to receive them are actually receiving them or not.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lorthirk:
Is there any hope for us in Italy?

---------- Post added at 05:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:20 PM ----------

We're trying to team up for a petition on Facebook. If you're interested feel free to contact me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] T.A Blet:
^

What does that Italian mean/say under status?

Mine says "Your application is currently being processed"
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rdubz:
Haven't received mine yet :)

Submitted 04/17, somewhere around noonish. Website still says submitted. Contacted fedex today, and they don't show anything for my name/address.

Grey Prime, also have a dock, which I neglected to register, I'll have to TKB on that, and see if I can get a second one, or if it will be faster :)

Will post back once I receive mine!

Ontario - Canada
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] atgmartin:
I'm thinking the delay for non-US orders may be due to waiting for bilingual packaging. Just a thought.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lorthirk:
That's application submitted, i.e. the first status when you request the Dongle. ASUS Italy said that all the request from Italy will be denied.

Inviato dal mio Transformer Prime TF201 con Tapatalk 2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mario_1603:
i think i wont get the dongle, i need it before may 4th, the status still on submitted, my dongle is color champagne
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] evilcuber:
Will the status say shipped if your dongle shipped? Mine is still at your application has been submitted. I submitted it on 17th and i have a grey prime
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dude6595:
Mine went from submitted to shipped in the same day with NO notification....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Col.Kernel:
Yes. I submitted the request on the 17th, got the dongle this morning.

I checked back a day or 2 after the 17th and the status had changed to "Shipped".
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rchristy:
Looks like only US customer got their dongle on time. Mine is still in submitted since Apr. 16.

Canadian with grey version.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SteveG12543:
I've yet to get mine. Submitted on the 16th, switched to shipped on like the 18th, so it is coming. But still, rather slow shipping if you ask me lol.

But it is free, so I can't really complain ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoMagus:
Same here, submitted the 16th and changed to shipped last thursday, however I have no idea whats going on with mine. Asus has no clue what the tracking number is and hasnt responded to email or called back since I called their 510 number last week, and when I call into FedEx to have them track by address all they can tell me is the label was printed out and their still waiting for the package to actually be picked up which makes me wonder if there holding the next batch to go out all at once or what. They also said it was coming Ground which is strange because others are showing they got it 2 Day Pak?? Just wish they would give me the tracking number (Fedex told me they couldn't give it to me Dont understand that policy at all) so I can tell them myself online to hold the package for me already (instead of having to call in), which they can't do til its in their possession.

I know its free and if it gets here in the end the situation will have been rectified and I'll be happy , but its stuff like this that makes me feel like not spending a single cent on anything Asus in the future
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
fed ex just came knocking at my door. My final version/factory GPS dongle has arrived. now I have 2. An engineering sample and a final product one. I will test both and compare if there's any difference or if my engineering sample one is more sensitive/receptive to signals.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoMagus:
Did they use anything like your phone number as the Reference # for tracking, or is it just random? Must be nice to have two, I can't even get any info on #1
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
its a random generated number. I saw your other post. although its a pain, just call fed ex tomorrow to see the status of it. although you said they can't give you the tracking number, if its already shipped, they should be able to tell you over the phone where its at in route at least. when I had called them last week, I basically was patched straight through. no wait at all really.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoMagus:
All Fedex tells me is that they can't do anything because the package has not been picked up just the label has been printed, which I guess happened Thursday when the status changed and it was supposed to be delivered tommorow but thats not going to happen now. Called Friday, yesterday and today and really dont want to have to call every single day.. Asus could really learn a thing or two in the customer service department. What a PITA
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
submitted on the 6th, way ahead of many of you have their silver ones, still waiting on my champagne and status is still just "submitted".. lame
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
Don't worry, Mine has said shipped since 4-18-12 and I got off the phone with Fedex again this time they said it is in there system but only a label has been created on the 18th it has never been shipped by Asus. **Fail**

Sent another e-mail to asus, as they have not replied to my last one yet. :confused:

oh and mine is gray!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoMagus:
Yup sounds exactly like my case. Maybe they are waiting til the end of the week to send another batch out only thing I can think of but how nice of them to say it shipped already right. Post up if you hear anything, I sure will
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
Will do! :D

No tracking

saying its shipped and not shipping it...

whats next?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
Obviously, you wait...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] originalnabisco:
Fedex Fail

I've never had good luck with Fedex. Turns out they delivered the GPS dongle to my front door this morning at 8:38AM (I start work at 8:00AM). Not knowing this I got home after work and decided to call Fedex to inquire about the whereabouts of it. Apparently the driver deemed it safe to leave it at the front door (I thought it required a signature?).

Anyway the package is nowhere to be found. I live in the city, in an apartment, with front door open to the public. I don't know how the driver deemed it safe.

I've honestly -never- gotten a package delivered successfully from Fedex. All the other times I had to drive to their warehouse halfway across the island to get my package, but this time its just gone.

Does anyone know if ASUS will ship another unit? Maybe if I call them I can get an actual tracking number, and this time ship it to a Fedex store so I can pick it up myself...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] evilcuber:
Finally it says shipped :D i applied on 17th. For the ppl who got tracking numbers, did they send it to your email?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoMagus:
They don't give you a tracking number. If you want to find out whats going on you have to call FedEx and ask them to search for a package using your name and address.

This is the EXACT situation I don't want myself in. I'm trying to get them to hold the package so I can pick it up since my apartment building is locked/ no doorman you dont have a key you dont get in. Pretty sure they try to deliver three times before they send it back which is what I don't want. FedEx says they can't hold it until they take possession from Asus.. and trying to get a hold of someone at Asus who knows whats going on is impossible I haven't recieved an email or phone call back from them contacted them Friday. Good luck man