If the information from this blog (blog.gadgethelpline.com/gsl-live-2011-hands-asus-eee-pad-transformer) is correct, I may be opting for Acer's April 24th release. June 1st is too long to wait for me. By fall I will be selling and getting the new quad-core's anyways.
P.S. Sorry guys can't do the full link. Too new a user still.
ZaelFaroe said:
If the information from this blog (blog.gadgethelpline.com/gsl-live-2011-hands-asus-eee-pad-transformer) is correct, I may be opting for Acer's April 24th release. June 1st is too long to wait for me. By fall I will be selling and getting the new quad-core's anyways.
P.S. Sorry guys can't do the full link. Too new a user still.
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I know amazon uk have delayed orders, where are you based and who are you ordering from?
If we dont have at least a launch date by april 24th, i'll probably go with the acer as well.
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If we dont have at least a launch date by april 24th, i'll probably go with the acer as well.
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Which Acer
Badwolve1 said:
Which Acer
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They are probably talking about acer iconia a500
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Sorry about that I meant the ic...
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They are probably talking about acer iconia a500
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O wait, he beat me to it
still waiting for the Asus transformer
But the Acer one misses the gorilla glass and Acer has generally lower reliability ratings compared to Asus I believe!
Plus, the Acer unit is not getting any love from anyone right now. It's sort of Transformer-lite but you can get it in the US earlier than the Transformer and spend an extra $50 for that privilege.
It does have USB on the tablet side, while the Transformer has a bit of a kludgey USB port. It has worse glass than the T-former and I think the weight is roughly the same. There are no keyboard-docking options with the Acer, which only has weight on those folks who think a keyboard is necessary. I simply like the option that if I want a tablet now, if I change my mind and want a keyboard, one is there straight from the manufacturer.
But like I started with, the Acer is getting no love. No idea if XDA will have a forum for it or anything, but look at what's getting created here with this site. It's a lot of fun and security to have a techie community like this supporting a product like the Transformer. Look at the love the ipads get and the community behind it, that's a big draw to know that you're making a financial investment ( $400+ ) in something and that you're not in that boat alone.
** steps down off the soap box **
Cheers,
gpearson1968
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Plus, the Acer unit is not getting any love from anyone right now. It's sort of Transformer-lite but you can get it in the US earlier than the Transformer and spend an extra $50 for that privilege.
It does have USB on the tablet side, while the Transformer has a bit of a kludgey USB port. It has worse glass than the T-former and I think the weight is roughly the same. There are no keyboard-docking options with the Acer, which only has weight on those folks who think a keyboard is necessary. I simply like the option that if I want a tablet now, if I change my mind and want a keyboard, one is there straight from the manufacturer.
But like I started with, the Acer is getting no love. No idea if XDA will have a forum for it or anything, but look at what's getting created here with this site. It's a lot of fun and security to have a techie community like this supporting a product like the Transformer. Look at the love the ipads get and the community behind it, that's a big draw to know that you're making a financial investment ( $400+ ) in something and that you're not in that boat alone.
** steps down off the soap box **
Cheers,
gpearson1968
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Here, here ( shouts a stranger from the crowd )
Didn't Acer show a keyboard dock for its tablets long time ago? Maybe they will release some in the future.
So many tablets are scheduled for release in the June timeframe but I want the Asus. I wish they would release a date when it will be available in the us. Even the Acer us at least on bestbuy as coming.
The wait is killing me. I want a tablet and am considering a NC to hold me over but my luck I'll buy one and they'll release the transformers.
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Anyone has more news on the release dates and availability in US soil?
This thread is intended to gather all that information, the different available version at launch and prices
so far ive heard mid/late april and also may 7 which i thought was canadian release date, which could always be tied in with US release,
either way....hopefully this thread can help get a better idea of the US release
I guess we will probably get it the week after singapore release.
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I am surprised they don't have U.S. preorders out yet, which makes me think that it is coming at a later date
But who knows
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Tegra-2-EeePad-Transformer-Price-Release-Launch,12494.html
The release for this baby is 'early April' according to Asus, so we won’t have to wait long to find out the official pricing (considering April is, you know, here).
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Darn, I got excited when I read the thread title.
i've waited too long the fever is cooling down.
they are out of supplies in taiwan, and due to japan earthquake, parts were delayed. i'd be surprised if they'll have enough to display in every bestbuy store by end of month.
I saw dates of April 19 being mentioned in various places, but more likely in other forums. None of the etailers like amazon have anything on it either, although newegg lists the 32GB version but no release date or price. Japan situation is really bad though so that could be reason of no word from asus. If there really is a big delay and it goes into May I might just wait and see what the samsung 10.1 situation is as thats meant to be released June 6 or 9.
OMG I desperately want this tablet. At first I was all for the Xoom, but my interest in this tablet has grown exponentially daily! I just hope that it's out in bestbuy by my birthday, April 23rd!!
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OMG I desperately want this tablet. At first I was all for the Xoom, but my interest in this tablet has grown exponentially daily! I just hope that it's out in bestbuy by my birthday, April 23rd!!
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Well i hope the 19th is accurate because my birthday is on the 18! easy way to justify the purchase! but given we're a week away with no word, can only hope now.
mine's 17th
we should have a bday party together, stare at the pictures of transformer, and tears running down the face
Amazon UK are now saying preorders will be dispatched on the 1st of June. That could mean the US release is pushed back at least that far.
I really hope it goes up for sell sometime in April. Not sure I can wait much longer....
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Well i hope the 19th is accurate because my birthday is on the 18! easy way to justify the purchase! but given we're a week away with no word, can only hope now.
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Cross your fingers - stranger things have happened! (Oh, and don't forget to make a wish for the Transformer to be released when/if you blow out your candles on your birthday cake (I'll do the same!) Hahaha)
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Amazon UK are now saying preorders will be dispatched on the 1st of June. That could mean the US release is pushed back at least that far.
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How could that be? Didn't the Transformer go on sale very recently in the UK? So, couldn't someone in the UK just walk into a retail store as we would in the US and pick one up - or is it really that backed up/not available in stores?
Anyone working for bestbuy, or with friends working there or friends of friends or ... that can spill some details?
We promise we won't say anything and we'll keep this just among us...
i envy you guys...i was waiting for tmo's gslate until i saw the transformer..but my needs changed and i'm dropping my gal tab since i picked up the asus eee slate ep121....and although i will miss android...i cant say enough good things about this slate
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Amazon UK are now saying preorders will be dispatched on the 1st of June. That could mean the US release is pushed back at least that far.
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Amazon always tends to play it safe to try and avoid extra calls etc. However, as soon as they have the stock available they will ship it out ASAP and I am sure that will not be June.
Now I just wish we would get a US release date!
Here they talk about the 18th, but I don't know how reliable this source is:
http://www.pdfdevices.com/asus-eee-pad-transformer-hacked-even-before-the-us-release/
I hate to say this but, if it was anytime in April, I would think that we would be able to pre-order.
At this point I may be moving forward with the Iconia....
i was debating on the acer jsut because the US hasn't even heard a thing about a release date, but i don't know if i can push myself to do that lol
ill probably end up waiting, but it would be nice if we would hear ANYTHING confirming any release date in the states
Hi guys,
I ordered my transformer (what a name for a device eh! ) and it will be delivered next week. I thought I read somewhere here that Asus are selling the keyboard dock directly? is this true?
If so, can somebody point me in the right direction please? I heard you get a nice discount if you go direct!
thanks.
http://www.itproportal.com/2011/04/12/asus-eee-pad-transformer-keyboard-sale-55/ It tells you what to do there.
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http://www.itproportal.com/2011/04/12/asus-eee-pad-transformer-keyboard-sale-55/ It tells you what to do there.
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Thanks bro... looks like I'm too late. offer ended 22 April midnight! Although £55 doesn't seem like a discount at all.
Ah yeah sorry thought it was up to the 29th. Oh well like you say I doubt it's going to be a huge difference to the price in the shops anyways.
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Thanks bro... looks like I'm too late. offer ended 22 April midnight! Although £55 doesn't seem like a discount at all.
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I'd try contacting them. I think the intention was to allow ordering in this way until the bundled version is available. As it isn't yet available, they may still accept your order.
The offer is still open but it closes on Friday 29th April, you need to have purchased your transformer before the 22nd April.
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I'd try contacting them. I think the intention was to allow ordering in this way until the bundled version is available. As it isn't yet available, they may still accept your order.
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You say that like a bundle is a sure thing. Is it?
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You say that like a bundle is a sure thing. Is it?
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No I'm not sure, but the indications are all that way. I think you can still pre-order the bundle on Amazon for example, with release date of June 1st. That's a pretty strong hint to me that it its going to happen, but I agree it is no guarantee.
Bundle as in price break? That is what I have been hoping, $150 seems a tad to much for the dock, but I'm sure I'd end up paying it if I have to.
Sorry if there is any other post like this, I didn't find any in the search function.
I am wondering if it is worth it to plunge into this device or I should wait to see what happens on Oct. Supposedly the rumors are that there is going to be some new transformer or what not.
I'm kinda on the fence whether or not to just take the plunge and buy this tablet or just wait 2 more months... Help?
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Sorry if there is any other post like this, I didn't find any in the search function.
I am wondering if it is worth it to plunge into this device or I should wait to see what happens on Oct. Supposedly the rumors are that there is going to be some new transformer or what not.
I'm kinda on the fence whether or not to just take the plunge and buy this tablet or just wait 2 more months... Help?
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October is all rumors! There wont be new model this year, Im 95% sure and ordered one myself yesterday.
3G model is coming in next month, if you need that, but it will add the price too much for my needs.
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Sorry if there is any other post like this, I didn't find any in the search function.
I am wondering if it is worth it to plunge into this device or I should wait to see what happens on Oct. Supposedly the rumors are that there is going to be some new transformer or what not.
I'm kinda on the fence whether or not to just take the plunge and buy this tablet or just wait 2 more months... Help?
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I am in the same situation. With the christmas season right around the corner, manufacturers would be crazy not to introduce new models in the Oct/Nov window. I've heard that the new Kal-El cores from nVidia should be released in August as well.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/asus-next-gen-eee-pad-transformer-to-pack-nvidias-quad-core-ka/
That being said, I've been looking into the Transformer and Iconia and will probably just wait out the 2-3 months till the holiday season.
Thank you for your opinions.
I wish these companies gave better clues...
New article to add to rumors...
http://popherald.com/technology/ipa...es-alongside-new-asus-transformer-claims/9531
Its weird that they would release one around the same year they released this one.
I guess I'll go to the store and take another look and see if I can get suckered into buying one
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Thank you for your opinions.
I wish these companies gave better clues...
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That's probably never going to happen. Its in their best interest to make you think that nothing better will ever come along and you might as well get one now because you're just wasting time while everyone else is out having fun. The problem is that they also need to show investors that they are ahead of their competition with innovation and new products. So they are intentionally vague in order to put you right in the situation you're in...decisions, decisions
The truth is that just as you purchase your TF, something new will come out the week after. If you're wanting to be on the bleeding edge of a new tech, then it's going to cost you. I personally, like to let others figure out how to root my favorite devices then just buy them a beer. If it hadn't been for the $100 coupon floating around last week, I would still be waiting. If you want, you could even wait for the newest "Kal El" tablet to arrive then pick up a tegra2 for cheap!
Good luck, and make sure you can be happy with whatever decision you make.
Hello xda community!
I am looking into buying a tablet soon, and am wondering what tablet I should get for this will be my first.
I would like it if the tablet had an active developement community.
Any suggestion?
Thanks!
-icraft
If you have enough money to spare and a bit patience, i would wait for the transformer prime and see how it is welcomed in the developement community.
Besides that, the acer iconia A501/A500 are not bad.
If it should be a bit more low budget, check out one of the amazon readers. Most have received android custom ROMs.
I am willing to wait for I would still like to do.more reasearch. I probably wont end up buying anything until Q1 2012
Any other suggestions?
Transformer Prime is defiantly the best choice. Quad-core with ICS, can't be beat. I have 2 tablets, and I think tablets are great.
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What kind of price tag are we looking at for the transformer prime? Hopefully 600-?
It will be around there.
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Ya will be around ~600, its 600euro incl. keyboard on german amazon.
I just researched a lot on the tablet and came to find that it will be launching with honeycomb and the price for the 32gb version is 499$ USD
I will be looking into this tablet, thanks.
Samsung is first to offer Windows Rt
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/blog/1613638/windows_rt_samsung_ativ_tab_up_for_preorder.html
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That's a fair chunk more than I was hoping.
This in my opinion is MS's last chance to get a slice of the mobile market with their W8 Eco system.
With their partners charging that much, I don't hold up much hope.
I was in hopes, RT would be a touch lower in price. Seeing this amount does take some of my excitement away!!!!!
It has me on a rethink........
Maybe my best option is to snag a used W500 tablet and upgrade the O/S to Win8. Use the money I save to buy a pocket battery extender for use on long trips.
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wow 550 pounds,
I look forward to see the price of the Surface
Those aren't going to sell at that price.
I saw they'll be asking $650 ($750 with keyboard without battery) for the Atom version.
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Those aren't going to sell at that price.
I saw they'll be asking $650 ($750 with keyboard without battery) for the Atom version.
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holy crap you're so right!
I hope someone shoe horns Linux or Mac is onto these things, and directly after there is a fire sale ... then ill get one.
they really screwed themselves with pricing.
I'm seriously considering an Atom version right now since I don't think I'll need a Core CPU.
I haven't seen a Surface Atom version mentioned, but I hope they will exist since I think the form factor is pretty sweet.
The next few weeks should be pretty interesting, once reviews/prices/comparisons are released.
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holy crap you're so right!
I hope someone shoe horns Linux or Mac is onto these things, and directly after there is a fire sale ... then ill get one.
they really screwed themselves with pricing.
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Do we really need to hear you say this in every thread?
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Do we really need to hear you say this in every thread?
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if you think the pricing isn't going to make these devices undesirable, that's a good point to argue.
No windows 8 pro for that price?
WOAH
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Do we really need to hear you say this in every thread?
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the two posts directly above mine that you quoted also were a little surprised at the price. after a little thought, it would be a very good idea to only sell these wp8/surface devices in the Microsoft stores: customers won't be able to see the 1/4 priced droid tablets or 2/3 prices I pads ( that everyone thinks is the second coming) and limit the leaching to other platforms.
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if you think the pricing isn't going to make these devices undesirable, that's a good point to argue.
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I'm not questioning the price or anything of that matter.
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I'm not questioning the price or anything of that matter.
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ahhhh, ok, I see where you're going. no interest, sorry.
we'll see fairly soon how consumers feel about the pricing. the hardware is g r e a t, so I doubt that will be any reason for poor sales. pricing is sooooo cut throat in tab markets.