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[Asus Transformer TF700] TheKraken:
I've been waiting all year for the Infinity since I returned several Primes for various faults, but I wont be forced into buying something I simply don't need to overpay for.

There is no reason for anyone to buy the 64GB version of a tablet which has an SD slot as far as I can see. If Asus don't bring the 32gb version to the UK, they won't get my money.
[Asus Transformer TF700] timmymagic07:
Got the Infinity yesterday after ordering on Monday night via import on Ebay.

Got the 32GB version, no dock, £340 including delivery (DHL express)

S/N starts with C7 so I assume I am good re the problems being discussed?

Didn't see the point in waiting for a 64GB version and being forced to buy dock from Amazon, just going to use the dock from my old Prime.
[Asus Transformer TF700] stclair1970:
My Infinity pad arrived yesterday from simply electronics I ordered it on the 18th August and after reading about unhappy customers I was a bit worried. But I'm happy now I went for the 64gb.
[Asus Transformer TF700] TheKraken:
How did you deal with the VAT on an import? My understanding is that you might expect a follow-up invoice from DHL for the duty and VAT on your tablet?

From DHL website
[Asus Transformer TF700] Beards:
The law is clear on this ~ if you import an item 'within' the boundaries of the EU you will not be subject to any further VAT other than that which the seller would have already applied.

Outside of the EU it is different, they do not apply VAT, you are then responsible to pay taxes and VAT to HM Revenue & Customs.
[Asus Transformer TF700] TheKraken:
The reason I asked was because the only 32GB Infinity I could find on ebay for around £340 was from the USA.

If it were that one, then duty and VAT would be applicable.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Beards:
Agreed.

It's outside of the EU being brought in to an EU country.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Titch1644:
i am currently in Malaysia, i bought mine yesterday

so i got the 64gb tab itself , a case, 32gb sd card 10x and a set of speakers for my phone

with dock

i paid around 590 sterling

its very nice so far but only had is a day
[Asus Transformer TF700] _Raziel666:
Where did you buy it from?
[Asus Transformer TF700] ziprar:
So the uk release date has been changed again, now its 10th september the earliest. Anyway I am canceling my order and will get note 10.1 instead.

I was really looking forward to the infinity but the fact is with all its issues(I/O and tegra 3 not suitable for higher resolutions) its just not worth 600 pounds. Also I am quite excited about the wacom enabled screen that the note has.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Beards:
Yes, I too am giving the Note 10.1" some serious thought.....

If I do I'll keep my Prime which will give me an Android Tablet/Keyboard to fall back on.

Only two issues I see though is:-

1. Getting a 64GB Note 10.1" (I would have gone for the 64GB Infinity) ~ What with software increasing in size at an alarming rate a 16GB model no longer cuts it. A 32GB to me is minimum so a 64GB model should keep me in the frame.

2. Updates ~ Unlike ASUS, Samsung are not anywhere as quick in serving updates, so expect to wait if you purchase a Samsung device.

Granted since Samsung went OTA with a lot of their updates it does make it easier than having to rely either on the horrendous Kies app or Odin but the fact of the matter is you are still left waiting and waiting for an officially released OTA/Kies update.

So, will it be a 64GB Infinity...... If you had asked me this question a month back I wouldn't have hesitated in giving a firm and positive answer. One month later however and the whole game changes shape.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Nerdino:
I too had made my mind up on buying the Infinty, but the delays in seeing it in the UK have set the alarm bells ringing again. Now I see ziprar's note about the issues (I/O, tegra 3 suitability for high res) and just like the transformer prime at the start of the year I am holding off buying it now. In fact I'm going off Asus tablets altogether.

If this was released in the UK weeks ago I'd have bought it already and wouldn't care about the problems - I'd be too busy showing it off down the pub. No chance I'm spending the rediculous 600 quid on it now! Just what the hell is going on Asus??
[Asus Transformer TF700] cheltenham2004:
O.M.G Amazon UK have just emailed me my Infinity 64gb Gold with Dock has been dispatched
[Asus Transformer TF700] JTHM:
Mine too! I've told the wife she's not allowed out tomorrow until it arrives - she's got a long day if it doesn't arrive until 6pm.
[Asus Transformer TF700] hshah:
Got mine from Amazon today :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] gmguk:
Mine arrived from Amazon yesterday at 2pm - delivered by HDNL!

Am very please with it so far - only very slight light bleed form bottom left (wouldn't notice it if not looking for it) otherwise it's perfect. Was slow to update with apps, but after that it's been quite smooth, no force close's etc.

Can't wait for JB update to arrive as I'm sure it will be great on the Infinity as I have a Nexus 7 and it is smoooooth on there :cool:
[Asus Transformer TF700] 3473:
Can someone post the link where this is in Amazon UK? I've searched but can't find it
[Asus Transformer TF700] _Raziel666:
Check here: http://amzn.to/RQ4e9O

Hope it helps! :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
These are all French amazon infinities.

For some reason amazon UK has removed it from their site.
[Asus Transformer TF700] gmguk:
I think it's because they have sold out of their allocation - when I checked using my orders under my account it just shows as unavailable :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] b8camp:
Asus uk facebook today says:

"The Infinity will be in stores next month. It is currently an Online exclusive product with Amazon UK. Due to high demand the tablet is selling out very quickly so may not be listed. Please contact Amazon for more information on next sale date :)"

Anyone got a good contact in Amazon?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Beards:
This is a repeat of what ASUS said when they released the TF101 and then the TF201. You would have hoped by now they would have learned and sorted out their batch release orders.

But no, they put the blame yet again on "Due to high demand" as if it is our fault.
[Asus Transformer TF700] b8camp:
A comment on Amazon is now saying Amazon has told them they are not getting any more in :(

So seems to me its either wait for PCWorld to get some in or get a french one now and a set of keyboard stickers.

I'm teetering on the verge of doing just that ...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Beards:
So Samsung Facebook say it's currently an Online Exclusive with Amazon UK, yet Amazon UK say they are not getting any more in?

Something is not adding up here!
[Asus Transformer TF700] gmguk:
TBH - it was up for pre-order on Amazon for a while, so I did pre-order it, but even so it was available for some days to order after that- just glad I did actually plump for the pre order - I had read all about the lack of stock for the 201 and 300 and didn't want to miss out on getting the 700 ASAP!

I wonder how many Asus actually sold to Amazon for the 1st allocation though?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Beards:
My point exactly.

As you say there was a great lack in supplies for the TF's; that's all of them, 101's, 201's, 300's and now the 700's.

Each time we repeatedly asked ASUS on their Facebook page to get it right and push out the numbers. They knew demand would be high but never learned, each time falling on the same story "we did not expect such high demands"!.
[Asus Transformer TF700] tshoulihane:
Maybe they are so swamped with RMAs that they want to push back on the supply side. Also they have an upcoming M$ tablet launch which they might be giving more priority to.

Given my experience to date with the TF201 (and folio before that), I'm not in a rush to buy any tab at the moment (a 7" space is vacant in my collection, and TF201 is negotiating RMA, so I'm currently tab-less and have been for a month...)
[Asus Transformer TF700] PhilipL:
Hi

Something is wrong. I hadn't found the Amazon UK TF700 link for several weeks up to the launch, even then it never actually game up in searches, only the French import ones did. I found by chance when looking at a case for the TF700 a "What others bought" link and that took me to the Amazon UK version with a pre-order option or "email me when in stock" option. I added my email address to be notified when in stock and have never had an email.

Almost like Amazon are wanting to promote their own Kindle Fire that launched around the same time and didn't want to make any effort with the TF700. The imported ones are added as items by the sellers themselves and not by Amazon, so Amazon have basically hidden it on their site. Odd considering they are supposedly a launch partner?

Regards

Phil
[Asus Transformer TF700] ishamm:
Has anyone seen anywhere to get a real tf700 UK qwerty dock? Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] cheltenham2004:
Yes I have the 64GB gold
[Asus Transformer TF700] Beards:
I believe ishamm is referring to just the Keyboard itself and not the complete package.
[Asus Transformer TF700] cheltenham2004:
Yep sorry for that.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ToneyEricsson:
This is unreal where the hell is the Transformer Infinity its supposed to be released.............
[Asus Transformer TF700] Nerdino:
I think I've had enough too. I so wanted a tablet with a keyboard to replace a netbook PC. Perhaps I should go for the Microsoft Surface offering because Asus has really ignored the UK market with the TF700T.
[Asus Transformer TF700] 3473:
Would have definitely bought this, but seeing as I can't find the damn thing anywhere, I've given up

Well done Asus.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MrKaon:
No ARM based tablet can replace a x86 one my friend.
[Asus Transformer TF700] filipelima:
I ordered one from alternate.nl, shipping takes 4 days to arrive. Its qwerty usa keyboard.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Beards:
Yes, me too...... I've had enough of ASUS. It's now third strike and they are out.

They did it when I was after a TF101 and again with my TF201, now it's the same with the TF700....... but what I can not forgive them for is each time they blame it on us "we did not expect such a large volume of interest". They said this on each and every model and never learned a thing.

Selling the TF201 and hopping on over to the Galaxy Note 10.1 section.

Catch you later guys.

Beards
[Asus Transformer TF700] leedrummond:
Absolutely love mine no problems as such with it yet apart from when loading any hig resolution image inc the sample photos it takes a split second to assemble the pinsharp image. Does this happen on everyone's? Ordered mine from amazon UK and it came on Sept 10th.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Nerdino:
Maybe you're right but in my case I think it can. The speed difference is minimal (my netbook is hideously underpowered anyway) so an ARM tablet isn't really any slower and the only thing tying me to x86 or more prominently tying me to Windows is MS Office - which costs as much as a new laptop! :mad: This is probably the only reason I would consider looking at Microsoft's Surface tablet because I assume it will have full Office compatibility - that and the fact Asus have dragged their feet in supplying the UK with the Transformer AGAIN. :crying:

Amazon UK don't seem to be offering any UK models. Did you order one with an EU power supply and an appropriate UK adapter? (And the docking station?)

- I'm still looking for an excuse to buy the TF700... I love it really, it's just... WTF, where is it?
[Asus Transformer TF700] leedrummond:
Full UK model and dock yes. Pre ordered early as knew this would happen
[Asus Transformer TF700] Nerdino:
Bah! I've been looking for this but it is proving completely elusive. Anybody got a link please? - It may still work for back ordering when new stock arrives (he says hopefully) :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] markaimee:
Both colours currently in stock at Amazon uk , dont know how long for thoe. :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
I ordered my Asus tf700 32g in Gray on Thursday on Ebay UK from a US seller for £350 which included express delivery with DHL

Just got a call from DHL asking me to pay £64.33 custom/import charges which I did on line for delivery on Monday. I hope this helps anyone else that is thinking of buy a tablet from the US
[Asus Transformer TF700] ToneyEricsson:
Anyone know why the 32GB version doesn't even seem to be available for us in the UK? It seems if we want it we have to get the 64GB version. 32GB is enough for me thats loads of storage which also should also make the price a bit more acceptable. Its very difficult sourcing the Asus Infinity 32GB in Grey I'm finding.
[Asus Transformer TF700] dknotty:
Selling the 64gb version means asus can charge an extra £100 (or whatever it is) over the price of the 32gb version.

They are playing a dirty game. If I get this tablet, it won't be in the UK!
[Asus Transformer TF700] hshah:
I don't agree... I ordered mine from Amazon.de as did many others and we had no issues.
[Asus Transformer TF700] TheKraken:
When are we expecting to see stock other than at Amazon? I thought they had exclusivity until end September, yet we're mid October now and no other stores appear to have stock yet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] JTHM:
ASUS have been wholly incapable of keeping Amazon stocked with Infinitys. Don't expect them to cope with a larger distribution base.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ishamm:
I've got to replace mine as it broke, buying from mobicity, not sure why no one has seemed to mention this. Incidentally they also have padfone, which is great from experience.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Beards:
Please forward a link. My search on the Mobicity UK site has nil results.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ishamm:
interesting, yesterday they had stock, with more than 400 reviews. presumably theyve sold out again for now. worth checking back each day though.

EDIT: I just talked to them and they will hope to have them at the start of next week. if i remember correctly they have 32 and 64gb in both colors, dock and no dock, apparently real tf700 branded ones. only snag, US layout. wont put me off, but may be a problem for those looking to use them for business use (lack of £ key presumably)

EDIT 2: http://www.mobicity.co.uk/asus-transformer-pad-infinity-uk.html here. all flavours, if you dont want gold..
[Asus Transformer TF700] TheKraken:
But that's £100 more than the standard retail price for a 64gb Infinity, which is in stock (in both colours) at Amazon right now.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ToneyEricsson:
I thought that too and the best place to get electrical items as everyone knows is John Lewis what with the 2 year warranty however I have only seen the TF300 in there.

Absolute nonsense all this is with only amazon and only 64GB I don't need that 32GB is plenty for me
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Asus have confirmed they are only selling the 64gb model with dock in the UK.

If you want a 32gb one without the dock, just order it from Amazon Germany or Amazon France. I got mine from Amazon Germany and it shipped from Milton Keynes in 2 days. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] ToneyEricsson:
I'd like to get a 32GB with dock in grey
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
You won't get that from anywhere in the UK.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
That's right, I bought my 32gb on Ebay from a US seller.
[Asus Transformer TF700] JTHM:
...and if you get it from anywhere but the UK you won't get a UK keyboard :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
I have the US keyboard and it's never caused me any problems.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ToneyEricsson:
I'm wondering now if theres anything better than the Transformer Infinity or on its way
[Asus Transformer TF700] Mikeparakh:
Availability UK

Hey Guys,

I'd also be keen to know more about availability in the UK. I know you can order from France on Amazon, but I'd obviously rather get in the UK. I'm deciding between this and the Nexus 10, but after having a play with my brothers TF201 today, it really is a nice build, size and the keyboard dock is great, especially with the slots. HD screen and it should be great!
[Asus Transformer TF700] ToneyEricsson:
Have a look on expansys.com if your really desperate for a UK Transformer Infinity as I noticed they have plenty of stock however they are charging £625 which is shocking. I would have thought the price and availability would be better now but it isn't.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
I live in the UK and I had the tf101 when it first came out which I thought was great, before I bought my tf700t on Ebay from a US seller.

I was a bit concerned about buying a US version but it turned out it works in the UK just fine, so you could do the same as me rather than pay the high UK prices.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Beards:
If you do order from France, first check the keyboard. French keyboards use the AZERTY layout instead of QWERTY.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Mikeparakh:
Thanks guys! I saw on Ebay a very well priced one from the USA. Is the US Keyboard the same as british? (Obviously the $ sign instead of pound)?

I don't think I am desperate enough to go with the French keyboard being a whole new layout.

Why is it not available in the UK still?
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Yes you are right about the $ sign also the @ is on the number 2 key, and these differences have never caused me any problems.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Mikeparakh:
This actually works well for me. I'm originally from Australia and I'm moving back towards the end of next year. The US keyboard sounds like it's the same layout as I'm used to and that I'm currently using on my Aus Macbook. This helps a lot, thank you.

How do you find the tablet? I'm tossing up between the Nexus 10 and this. I'd never considered the Asus until I played with my brothers TF201 last night and loved the feel. I just think it's very well built and the keyboard dock with extra battery and the ports is excellent.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
I really like my Asus as I said I had the original tf101 when it first came out which I sold about 2 months ago to buy the tf700t so maybe I am biased. There is a thread on this forum about the Nexus 10 comparing it against the tf700t maybe you should read that it may help you make your mind up, also google tech review sites.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Mikeparakh:
I have been doing quite a bit of reading on various forums and review sites. I'm seeing a lot of disappointing comments about the TF700 on forums, particularly with lag issues and slow storage reading / writing.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
I can't say I have noticed any lag issues or slow storage reading/writing but I am running custom roms, Cleanrom 2.4.1 being my favourite.
[Asus Transformer TF700] TheKraken:
Given Asus' insistence on only allowing us to buy the 64gb tablet, and Samsung's recent price cuts and cashback, I've given up on the TF700 and bought a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. Roughly £270 once the £50 cashback has been received, and it's very nice indeed!

Time will tell if I miss the keyboard and full HD display I guess.
[Asus Transformer TF700] JTHM:
Something to bear in mind is that not only does the US keyboard have a $ in place of the £ but there is actually no way to input a £ sign when connected to the dock as the on-screen keyboard and its extended characters isn't available. How important is s £ sign to you?
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Thanks for the warning but I have managed with out the £ sign so far I can't see me loosing any sleep over it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Mikeparakh:
Being from Australia originally and due to move back mid next year, this actually works well for me as the US keyboard layout is the same as AUS. So that's a positive really.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ToneyEricsson:
Just for anyone that's in the UK I noticed John Lewis is stocking the Transformer Infinity saw a display model in store today.

I'm still undecided about the Transformer Infinity or Nexus 7 or 10.

Or will there be anything better?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Dub Tech:
I purchased my Asus Infinity 64GB with dock from Komplett.ie. It comes with a US-International keyboard. Basically what this means is a UK layout keyboard with the " and @ swapped around.

Something I can definitely live with for getting my tablet so early ;)

All the warranty and information booklets are in Dutch (I think?), but that shouldn't really bother any of you!
[Asus Transformer TF700] hshah:
But you can make it so that the 2 is still the " right?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Dub Tech:
Yep that's a setting on the OS, though I went with the keyboard layout.

I'll take a picture of my dock keyboard when I get home this evening and upload it for you all to see :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] cheltenham2004:
@xxxxxxx No firm day of release as of yet. It's still scheduled to land in August. We're aiming for the first half. ASUS_UK
[Asus Transformer TF700] hshah:
Great. Now just to wait till they have stock :fingers-crossed:
[Asus Transformer TF700] Dub Tech:
Having looked at the dock more closely I guess its more like a standard US layout than UK. I dont see myself needed to type the euro symbol or pound sign too often :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] hshah:
If we set it to UK will it then use the UK layout?

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Asus Transformer TF700] hshah:
Hmm... on the Komplett site it won't allow me to change the invoice or delivery address to UK :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] n-j-f:
When I asked them a couple of weeks ago, they said they cannot ship internationally.
[Asus Transformer TF700] hshah:
Oh, well that ruins those plans than :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] n-j-f:
Easynotebooks.de (where I got mine and I think one other poster did) seem to be showing in stock. Not the cheapest price but they did ship quickly.
[Asus Transformer TF700] hshah:
Do they also have a USA keyboard?

Do they have translated pages? I can't read German :(

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Asus Transformer TF700] n-j-f:
Don't know about the keyboard dock as I bought the one without. It might be a German version.

Why not email them with your questions? I did and they responded in very good English.

I use Chrome and Google automatically offered to translate the page for me.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Dub Tech:
ishamm said earlier in this thread he was planning to order from Komplett.ie and use a postal forwarding service who will provide you with an Irish address to have your tablet delivered to and will then forward it to your UK address.

You can set the OS to any keyboard layout you like, but it won't match what's on your keys so could become confusing.
[Asus Transformer TF700] hshah:
I guess I'm a little impatient. I could wait so month before its out here but it's a WHOLE month :o

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Asus Transformer TF700] hshah:
Just called Easynotebooks.de and the keyboard is German. They don't expect the Grey without Dock for at least 3-4 weeks :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] marcomsousa:
And why not buy it from amazon.de without a dock?

Is cheapear and it's in stock.
[Asus Transformer TF700] hshah:
Because the dock will be German? :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] mezzyg:
I've just ordered mines from amazon de

610 gbp in total, it should be here by the 17th can't wait.

Will update you guys on how it goes,
[Asus Transformer TF700] hshah:
With German dock?
[Asus Transformer TF700] mezzyg:
Ye its not a massive difference , with the UK keyboard, I just can't wait any longer

The picture on amazon of the dock is just a international us version I don't think its German specific,
[Asus Transformer TF700] hshah:
I think the German sellers will have a full German keyboard and not a US International one.
[Asus Transformer TF700] mezzyg:
I bought this yesterday off Amazon.de and now I got a email saying dispatched via city link and it will be here tomorrow,

Shocked I was expecting next week but guess this might be coming from a British depot.
[Asus Transformer TF700] n-j-f:
I had a problem with a delivery from Amazon.de a month ago. Citylink showed it as being due for delivery next day but it was still in Germany and didn't show up in their main depot until 2 days later so I got it 3 days later. It's something to do with how Citylink get notified by Amazon.de. Hopefully, you'll be lucky and get it tomorrow.