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[Asus Transformer TF700] KrisPerry:
Any thoughts on where you have seen the infinity cheapest. Is it worth importing from USA
[Asus Transformer TF700] derron1:
Hey krisPerry the t700 isnt. Available in the uk until the 31 august. If you cant wait your better off importing it like i did.:D
[Asus Transformer TF700] KrisPerry:
Its not that I can't wait, just want the best value for money.

How much import tax and shipping did you pay. What website did you order from
[Asus Transformer TF700] derron1:
Haven't paid any import fees yet because it was shipped with FedEx.They normally pay any import fees on your behave and then send you a bill later.Shipping cost around 35 pounds and it arrived in like 2 days(best morning ever:victory:) and this was all done on ebay.
[Asus Transformer TF700] robgee789:
if i bought a tf700 from the usa and imported to the uk apart from the " and the @ buttons being swapped around is there any other problems like the play store being the usa version or ota updates ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] KrisPerry:
So what was the total cost
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Imported mine from amazon.de for £496. That includes VAT and shipping but was without the dock.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Dub Tech:
If you can find a post forwarding company to send a parcel from Ireland to UK Komplett.ie have a very competitive price right now - 64GB with dock for €679, that works out roughly at £540. The dock is an "international" keyboard which is the US layout (no £ or € keys).
[Asus Transformer TF700] nmsraider:
Got mine from amazon US first week it came out, had it shipped to a friends villa who was on holiday there. Had it home with me 4 days later for £414.00

Thats 32gb model dock, case and 32gb sd.
[Asus Transformer TF700] KrisPerry:
That's a good deal
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
ANyone find a decent deal on this yet since it's now been released?

Ta

best I have found so far is £399 for the 32gb without the dock. ANy good?

http://www.simplyelectronics.net/mainproduct.php?pid=20123&setcurrency=gbp

Forget that ^^ Just read reviews on them , and thye are supposed to be pretty dodgy
[Asus Transformer TF700] nmsraider:
Well it was until first week using it when connecting the dock it snapped the charging port, so now cant use the dock and having to insert charger very carefully due to pins being able to short against each other.

Tried to rma but its not covered by warranty they say and they cant give me a price to repair until i rma it stating i understand i will have to pay, .... but how much?

Funny there tablet , correct dock and its my fault.

I have the tf300 with dock and no issues with that one.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
I was just about to order my tf700 from Simply Electronics when I spotted this thread which I am glad I read. My problem now is where do I buy one from now, I have looked on Ebay and I see sellers from America and Taiwan selling the 32gb at a good price, has anyone bought one this way if so can they recommend a seller to me please.

Alan
[Asus Transformer TF700] KrisPerry:
I suppose that's the problem with buying overseas
[Asus Transformer TF700] nmsraider:
Doesnt matter where i bought it, it is Asus rma procedure. Here in the uk we send to the away for repair to somewhere in europe.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Well I bit the bullet and ordered from them anyway. After closer inspection there were lots of negative reviews but positive ones also. As you those with an axe to grind tend to be more vocal.

Fingers crossed I'll get mine trouble free , if not I paid on my credit card so I'm covered.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Snap I ordered mine to, I paid by paypal so fingers crossed all goes ok for both of us.

I will post here when I get mine will you do the same.
[Asus Transformer TF700] robgee789:
Whats the extra customs price they charge on these guys?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Customs will charge you price + shipping x 10% for duty.

They will then add 20% to the new total as VAT

So you are looking at roughly 32% that the thieving bastards will add if they open your package. It's the risk you take and it can make a 450 pound deal cost 595 pounds in real money.

You take the risk and you could get away with it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] robgee789:
wow thats shocking
[Asus Transformer TF700] stclair1970:
I orderd my one from simplyelectronics I went for the 64gb which I ordered on the 18th August. I read reviews about the site after I placed my order and was worried for awhile. My Infinity tab finally arrived on the 31st the day they went on sale here. I think they had problems sourcing them despite showing as in stock on their website. They will send you an email when they have shipped it with a tracking order number. Mine arrived within 48 hours of being shipped.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Don't they trade as a UK site. I think their offices maybe in HK but there's nothing to suggest that on the site. I'd be pretty pissed off if I then got slapped with import duty...

Mine still showing as ordered approved but not yet shipped :crying:
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Mine is showing order approved to.
[Asus Transformer TF700] stclair1970:
When I ordered mine it showed order approved for about 5 days then order prepared for about 3 days.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Did you get yours then and were you hit by import duty?
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
You only pay import duty if you buy on Ebay from sellers based in Taiwan or USA

Simply Electronics does not sell on Ebay and don't warn about having to pay import charges.
[Asus Transformer TF700] stclair1970:
No I've not had anything come through yet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Just looking on US Amazon and they have the 32gb for only $488/£306.

So even if you get hit by import duty and add p&p on, it would come out cheaper than simplyelectronics.

Any one tried this route?
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Mine's changed to order being made ready - w00t! ANy luck I'll have it next week - fingers crossed.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Mine still says order approved :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
I ordered mine on Tuesday like,, maybe that's why??
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
I ordered mine Tuesday lunch time.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Hmm, later than me then - I ordered in the evening.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Mine's changed to order being made ready.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Lol,,then you have several days of staring at that status it seems.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Has yours been shipped yet?
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Nope,, still "Your order is being made ready"
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
I've just emailed them asking for despatch time and saying if not soon will take my order elsewhere. See if it has any effect!
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Goodluck, keep us updated.

Just spotted a seller on Amazon (Handiori) selling Grey 32gb with dock £494 +p&p wish I had waited.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Yehh,,only 2 feedback on Amazon - not sure if I'd trust my money,,oh then again I did buy from simplyelectronics! :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
He is a new seller I believe. I will give Simply Electronics till Friday next week to deliver my tablet & dock and if they don't I will be contacting paypal to file a claim for non delivery of goods rather than canceling.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Just got this from Simply re. my email

-----------------------------------

Apologies for the delay in shipping your goods.

Having double checked with our relevant team, your order has unfortunately not been dispatched yet. Due to the high volume of orders at this time we have been slightly held back on our deliveries.

We have upgraded your order to expedited delivery service at no extra cost to you as a gesture on our part to ensure minimal delays moving forward.

A dispatch confirmation email with the tracking details can be expected as soon as the order is dispatched. We do thank you in advance for your extended patience thus far.

_________________________________

Might be worth others hassling them to see if they will do similar
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Interesting reading sounds like a stalling tactic maybe!

I emailed them today to but got the auto reply of wait till the next working day for a reply which is Monday (can't believe they don't work weekends)

I am fed up waiting and am ready to file a claim with paypal to get my money back for none delivery of goods purchased which you can do after 7days. Or I might wait till Monday and see what excuse they use to fob me off with first.
[Asus Transformer TF700] vasp3690:
Simply electronics are simply thieves. I ordered a galaxy note and the second day they were asking for details that could easily be used with the card details for fraud. I'm still waiting for a refund for over a week. If nothing happens within the dates they have said, I'm starting a bank prosecusion or whatever means I have to proceed.

On the asus matters though, anyone knows when it will be available in the uk?

sent with WSGS3
[Asus Transformer TF700] non1oson:
eeek, that's why I NEVER use my cc to purchase, I only use paypal internationally, if they don't have paypal I tell them (I say out loud in my room lol) ƒuck that sh!t! and proceed to find another place to purchase. haha

I've had problems with faulty products, always a mission to send back, especially from the other side of the world. but in the end paypal have always pony'd up. at the same time, I'm lucky the funds were still in the culprits account when paypal reversed the money :laugh:
[Asus Transformer TF700] vasp3690:
Got the bank now to investigate. I think google should also ban shops like that from their lists of possible merchants.

sent with WSGS3
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Hmmmm,,I'm trying to be optimistic and wait until Friday to see what happens

Just seen this seller - 64gb for £435 which seems cheap

The site does look v dodgy though?!

http://www.portagadgets.com/uk/-PRE...r-Int.-Warranty-Amethyst-Grey.html#googlebase
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
What about buying from Amazon Germany they have 64gb tf700 + dock for £566?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Only if you want a qwertz keyboard :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Got the same the reply as you, more stalling tactics I think.!
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Well, at least they're consistent. I wrote back asking fro approx dispatch time , still waiting reply
[Asus Transformer TF700] hikanio:
Use amazon.de

They are listed available on amazon.de and delivery to the UK is no big deal.

I have ordered this one directly from Amazon for about GBP583,- including keyboard/dock:

amazon.de/gp/product/B008EJJSR0

The only thing you have to deal with is an adaptor for the charger and a german keyboard...

Cheers

Hikanio
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
That's still quite expensive though - Even without the dock it comes in at £470.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Don't forget this price is for the 64gb version.

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I wonder how many people got the same automated reply today?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _Raziel666:
The german keyboard (QWERTZ) is a no-go for me... :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Just got this but no despatch email yet.

–_____________________

Thank you for your e-mail.

Good news - I am pleased to confirm that your order was sent in for packing this morning. Dispatch is scheduled late this afternoon. Our customer service team will send you the tracking details in a separate email late this evening or early tomorrow (due to a server maintenance I understand this could possibly happen).

If you require any further assistance on my part, please do not hesitate to contact me again.

Thank you and have a nice day ahead.

–________________

Anyone else get this?
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
No not me:crying:

---------- Post added at 08:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:09 PM ----------

Just emailed again will update with the latest lies I get when I get my reply.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Lol,,well mine still hasn't despatched but not sure on time difference where they are, wherever they are?!

Mine says "Stock has been allocated and your order will be shipped today"

So hopefully will have some positive new tmoz
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
They are in Hong Kong and 8hrs ahead of us.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Mine still not sent despite status showing it's shipping "today".

There's an employee who takes PMs re. orders from SE on avforums. I've Pmed her to hassle regarding item. Might be worth others doing the same.

She's called Vanessa SE

http://www.avforums.com/forums/members/375718.html
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Thanks mate I have just sent her a message as my second order which is the dock/keyboard that I placed 2days after my first order which is the tablet is showing the same status as yours.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Update: got an email with a tracking number, my dock/keyboard is on it's way but still no news on the tablet to put in it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Well,,that's something positive; at least they're not complete con merchants!

......ahh,,just seen mine has shipped now,,w00t,,now the waiting begins anew :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] beston94:
Since everyone else is asking, would this be a good deal?

I live in the UK. But I want to order from the US amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846), since it costs a hell of a lot less. It costs $488. Then I crunched up some numbers and found out that the total price + shipping and $2.99/per lbs. Came to a rough $530. At that point, I converted that to £ and it came to a nice £325.

So would this work? Am I making all the right calculations? Or did I miss something that will change the price?

PS: I have never owned a tablet in my life. I'm guessing, I'm choosing a great start?

Would appreciate some light on this :D

With regards,

Beston94
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
What about import duty? Isn't that 20%?
[Asus Transformer TF700] beston94:
This should cover it, right?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_navbox_596184_ways?nodeId=596194
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
That's just shipping. If customs opens the package you will be hit with 20% plus.
[Asus Transformer TF700] beston94:
OK... Either I'm stupid or I just forgot. But what are the customs or who are they and why do they have the right to open my package? And add the 20%?
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
See here. Remember it's only if they open it. I'm sure it's the same in Sweden btw.

=

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/tax-and-duty.htm#3
[Asus Transformer TF700] beston94:
Sooo, what are the chances of them opening the package?
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Lol,,no idea..Have to wait and see. It's only £390 with tax anyway so not too pricey. And you have the security of it being through Amazon.
[Asus Transformer TF700] beston94:
Wait is that in the UK? Or is that the calculation that you got from the US amazon?
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Uk. The price you quoted earlier plus 20 percent.
[Asus Transformer TF700] beston94:
Oh right, thanks a lot. I guess, I'll have to save up some more money :P
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Just got my dock/keyboard from SE shame I don't have a tablet to connect to it :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Wow that was fast. Had the DHl status page for that changed coz mine still says it's in HK??!!
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
My dock/keyboard came via Royal Mail Special delivery I suspect it didn't come from HQ
[Asus Transformer TF700] jonitfcfan:
Greetings,

I've been looking for a UK retailer that has the TF700 in stock but couldn't find one :eek:. Good thing I stumbled on this thread :). Slightly off topic but I'm guessing the original release date (31st August) for us got pushed back since I couldn't find anyone in the UK that had it listed, or have I missed something here :silly:?
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
Looks like mine's out for delivery today! :) Seems they did expedite delivery to next day international delivery, decent of them after the long wait we have had.

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Yeh,,not sure what happened with UK release that's why we had to buy from abroad.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pinn___________:
w00t,,mine's just arrived. Lucky I called in sick today :D
[Nexus 7 Accessories] testaccount:
http://www.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-...77654&sr=8-1&keywords=smith+and+wesson+stylus

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71FQPcqSeSL._AA1500_.jpg

I have been looking around for cool stylus/pen and came across this, by tactical does it mean it is solid metal that you can use for self defense?

would i get in trouble for carrying one around or on a flight?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] cybervyrus8587:
Tactical just means that... u can use it for self defense but really any pen can be used for "tactical" defence. I sell these at my job but without the stylus part. I don't believe that you would get in trouble cuz it is after all a pen.

Nice find though
[Nexus 7 Accessories] khaytsus:
Nicky Santoro would agree, he didn't get in any trouble.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] jrmatics:
this looks nice, thinking of ordering it. thanx for the heads up
[Nexus 7 Accessories] testaccount:
http://www.tsa.gov/who_we_are/workforce/workforce_stories/catch_100110.shtm

i ordered one and then found this, reminding myself not to bring it when traveling
[Nexus 7 Accessories] cybervyrus8587:
That's Florida though... they can get picky. :D I don't know if we have a stylus but check out www.cheaperthandirt.com we have a few different tac pens. And tons of other stuff
[Nexus 7 Accessories] samueljohanson:
You can still poke someone in the eye with a plastic pen. Doesn't need to be a metal one:silly:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Troute:
Tactical means it looks vaguely militaristic and is a surefire buzzword for selling anything at all to the wannabe soldiers out there..

Hold still while I write a stern note to you with my tactical pen or I'll blind you with my tactical torch. I'd hit you with my tactical belt but my tactical trousers would fall down..
[Nexus 7 Accessories] redmonke255:
They sell similar products at Walgreens for ten dollars.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nxxx:
Anyone get it? I'm wondering if it can be used for note taking.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] testaccount:
i got mine, like the weight of it but don't have it with me this weekend
[Nexus 7 Accessories] n3rdal3rt:
I wouldn't say Florida is picky. In fact the state is pretty easy going on firearms and other weapons compared to many states. The TSA is a federal organization anyway so it doesn't really have anything to do with the state.

I don't consider it a weapon but many of these tac pens have glass breakers and DNA catchers. They're also relatively sharp and heavy... maybe that's why its considered a weapon.

Anyway. S&W makes pretty good tac gear. I might have to pick this specific one up. Thanks for posting.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] tomaslxix:
Hey everyone,

I was just thinking the other day about how much more fun everything is when it glows in the dark (imo) and wondered why I hadn't even thought of that during my continual search for the perfect phone case.

So I did some searches and found these both of these on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Samsu...345677682&sr=8-1&keywords=glow+dark+galaxy+s3

http://www.amazon.com/EMPIRE®-Samsu...345677682&sr=8-2&keywords=glow+dark+galaxy+s3

Does anyone have experience with either of these? Or any other glow in the dark cases? I might have to pull the trigger on one of these and give my own review but figured I'd ask around first.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] thacounty:
The second one is junk. I have it at the house. Never used it. The silicone is not like TPU it is the silicone that picks up all the lint in your pocket and it doesn't fit very well at all. When I put it in my pocket to see about using it the case came off in my pocket, I feel it's necessary to say that I don't wear tight pants. I can't speak about the first one, but the empire is a no buy.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Anil_Trinidad:
I updated to JB today after arriving in Miami and when I went out, I could not lock in with a GPS fix on my cached Miami map using the stock Maps. Anyone wwith any ideas? The GPS radio is on.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rndll:
Took a while for mine to get a lock after upgrading to JB the first time. But after it got a lock the first time, it locks on fast now.

Also you can try disabling and renabling google location services. Installing fastergps if you have root may also help.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RangerLG:
Mine seems to lock, but it constantly shows the flashing icon in my status tray saying Searching for GPS. I just installed GPS Status and it did not show any satellites so mine seems a little wonky too.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rojocapo:
I have the same problem. My TF300 came with WW firmware and I converted it to US. Now it's running rooted JB. GPS Status does not show any GPS activity at all.

Maybe the GPS hardware differs between US and WW units. I don't know.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kev_cr:
you haven't made a backup of gpsconf from previous rom right? you'd need root permissions to do so, but maybe the problem is you're trying to link over US satellites, while it's not ment to be that way... happend to me on Atrix 4G, had yo edit gpsconf as well to get it working as I wanted to
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rojocapo:
I understand that GPS Status shows you all the satellites that are available in the horizon, with a signal measurement for each one.

My SGS3 and Droid 3 show about 15 satellites, while the TF300T doesn't show any.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bolandk:
I also converted from the WW to US firmware prior to updating to 4.1.1, and my GPS is acting a little 'wonky' too.

I seem to have trouble getting any fixes with either Maps or GPS Status, but after rebooting the tab I get the same satellite fixes as my galaxy nexus. Seems if the GPS is turned off for a while the tab 'forgets' how to acquire sat signals:cyclops:

Might mean I switch back to the WW firmware once they feel like it's ok to release the update for it.

Cheers
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Anil_Trinidad:
Incidentally I had Google location services off. I turned it home on wifi and it was able to lock on. I then went out again, and it was able to track me then in real time.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zamboniman:
I too converted from WW to US then updated to Jellybean. My GPS works fine, locks within 10 seconds, usually on 6 or more satellites.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kev_cr:
So this was all about google location services turned off? lol
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] solefero69:
Mine is not working a nd google location services is on ;\
[General Questions and Answers] jgr80:
Guys..

downloaded Airdroid to my S3..I'm able to connect to it using my galaxy tab 2 5110 but I can't stream videos because the standard issue android browser doesn't support QuickTime..from my googling I can't find any answers..

I'm sure I won't have any issues with my pc but I'm wanting to stream to my tab or ps3.

Thanks in advance :)
[General Questions and Answers] Kroenen66:
Have you ever tried it with a different app?

For example: My Phone Explorer or KiesAir

Or using a different browser on the PC? (Firefox)
[General Questions and Answers] gbroon:
You might be better off using something like servers ultimate or bubbleupnp to set up a dlna server for streaming.