UK & Aus differences??? - Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm off to Australia on business and can pick up a 32gb TF with docking keyboard for $678 = £435 including the 10% tax which I can claim back ($610.20 = £392 after tax claimed back)
By my estimates that's about £100 saved if i don't get caught for UK tax of 20% when I get back...
Are there any mojor differencesin the UK and Aus models apart from the plug?
I guess I'll have to wait for the Aus OTA updates instead of UK ones...
(fly on Mon 10th)
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Bought a 32bg Transformer for less than a 16gb in the UK!!!
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[Q] 16gb in store availability in NY

Ok so I am last day in ny before going back to uk, I've seen some 32gb transformers in J&R for $540 but I want 16gb for 399 + tax....
Has anyone seen 16gb TF available in any of NY stores? I am a bit desparate (hence this post) as I really wanted to buy one while I am here in us but didn't anticipate such problems with availability....
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$540 for 32gb is still a lot cheaper than 16gb in the UK ..damn!!!
Didn't even know the transformers was already in stores.. might go to J&R after work.
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magicpork said:
$540 for 32gb is still a lot cheaper than 16gb in the UK ..damn!!!
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That's the thing, if it was I'd go for it. But it isn't that much. 540 is about £330, considering you *may* need to pay import tax its not that much cheaper, and you don't have convenience of just taking it back to store if something goes wrong or you have light bleed or something...
And personally I discard difference between 32 and 16gb because frankly I don't need 32gb.... and SD cards are cheap...
So Yes, TF for $430 is a lot cheaper in us than in uk.$540 isn't that great price anymore....
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Where can we place international Transformer Prime orders? Shipping to Europe, etc?

I wish to order Prime whenever it comes out instead of having to wait until next year until it is launched in Europe. Do any sellers in US ship internationally? I have checked Amazon and BestBuy and GameStop, but none of them ship internationally.
This means both the amethyst gray and champagne versions and with a keyboard dock (either separately or 2-in-1).
Please post information here if you have it available
(There still doesn't seem to be XDA forum for Prime?)
You also have the option of using a forwarder. They provide you with a US address and then re-ship the product to you for a fee. That fee is usually less than European customs fee so if they send it to you as a gift or sample you might very well come out ahead of the game.
Kumabjorn said:
You also have the option of using a forwarder. They provide you with a US address and then re-ship the product to you for a fee. That fee is usually less than European customs fee so if they send it to you as a gift or sample you might very well come out ahead of the game.
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Can you recommend any? I do not know where to begin with a search, since it might be easy to fall into a scam of sorts.
I'm french, I need an AZERTY keyboard... Damn..
I receieved and email in a reply back from asus UK saying 16th Dec for release in the UK. Your guess is as good as mine if its true or not!
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If you do go down the route of buying a US Prime there is a thread on the UK kindle users forums (thread here) where they used (bundlebox) to have them delivered to the UK. Seemed expensive but for the guy in the above thread it worked a treat.
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Can you recommend any? I do not know where to begin with a search, since it might be easy to fall into a scam of sorts.
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There are lots of them. for example:
US Global Mail
CTSI Logistics
Mail Forwarding
If you don't like any of these just do a Google search for "forward shipping"
I was thinking of buying Asus Transformer Prime form bhphotovideo.com, but 32Gb model with all shipping fees and taxes would cost 580 euros, when the same model plus dock from amazon.de is 599 euros.
trekkie1701 said:
If you do go down the route of buying a US Prime there is a thread on the UK kindle users forums (thread here) where they used (bundlebox) to have them delivered to the UK. Seemed expensive but for the guy in the above thread it worked a treat.
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Had a quick check and reckon it'll cost around an additional £110 to get it shipped to UK. This includes the import charges, VAT and BundleBox's admin fee. Assuming you get the tablet for $499 and it's only the tablet you ship over, then that comes to a total cost of around £430. I doubt the 32GB version in UK would be priced at more than £499 so in the very best case scenario, you'd be saving around £70. For the added hassle, delay and additional risk if there's any problems, it doesn't seem worth it but each to their own.
I think I'll get mine to come back with the next friend/colleague who comes back from the USA
hedgegod said:
I was thinking of buying Asus Transformer Prime form bhphotovideo.com, but 32Gb model with all shipping fees and taxes would cost 580 euros, when the same model plus dock from amazon.de is 599 euros.
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I ordered from there simply because most signs point that US will get it sooner.
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Atrix 2 in Europe

Hi everyone
I was looking for a new Android Phone and was shocked when i saw the price for the Atrix 2. It seems to be a great phone for little money so i decided to buy it, if it works here in Germany.
So my question is: Can i use an unlocked AT&T Atrix 2 in Germany with all features like Edge and 3G?
My second question is: I had an Atrix 4G a few months ago. Great phone but it got incredible hot after a few minutes of using. Is it the same with the Atrix 2?
Thanks in advance and greetings from Germany ;-)
I don't know about the edge or 3g being available. But my ATRIX 2 never overheats. Its always been a good, reliable phone. Glad to see u got one welcome! And enjoy your A2. I hope u like it as much as we all do!
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ATRIX 2 / Victory Rom
Hi tengaar.
Ich wuerde am besten versuchen ein atrix 2 in asiatischer version zu bekommen. Das ist die model nummer me 856. Die ist nicht gebrandet und funktioniert mit allen providern. Auch 3g ist kein problem. Ausserdem hast du dann ein reines telefon ohne die AT&T programme und schriftzuege etc.
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EDGE availability should work, but I cant say anything for sure about 3G. My Atrix 2 tends to heat up after extended use but nothing that bad...
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After unlocking, it will become a global version
My A2 never gets too hot, maximum 38°C after hours gaming or torture haha (my country' temp is about 24 to 32°)
Edge,gprs and 3g (although the icon is 4g) are works.
I bought an unlocked atrix2 from here and i live in indonesia.
First time i use this phone it feels hot,but after pull push battery and reboot,it never came again.
It feels hot when you play games for hours,especially online games (on 3g) ,but the temperature and battery is still better than sgs2 (tested with my friend's sgs2).
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I too had the Atrix 4G and it would occasionally overheat. My A2 will get warm when under stress, but even though it's overclocked it never overheats.
I'm using my unlocked, AT&T branded Atrix 2 (MB865) in Switzerland and I even have 4G connectivity with my provider (even though it's still in an experimental state with no real speed gains ) and other than there not being a german language available (not a big deal for me though) I have no issues whatsoever with the phone
You can check Atrix 2 hardware specs to confirm that it can works at your country. Mine performs full functions at Vietnam except 4G still in beta now.
You live in Germany and see that A2 is a "shocked price" phone because it included with USA AT&T contract. Price about ~$450-500 on grey market for unlocked one. So clearly it's not a bargain !
My unlocked A2 working fine on my local network (2100 MHz for 3G) and also on my recent business trip to Holland. I never had it overheated. Just pay attention - in doesn't have 900MHz band for 3G that maybe problem in some European networks.
vinamilk said:
A2 is a "shocked price" phone because it included with USA AT&T contract. Price about ~$450-500 on grey market for unlocked one. So clearly it's not a bargain !
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I got mine off of ebay for 330 USD incl shipping to switzerland. That's a hell of a bargain considering equivalent phones in switzerland cost about 500 USD up...
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I currently have the Atrix2 that I bought off contract with AT&T and will be moving to Germany. How do I get it "unlocked" so I can use it there?
Preggy said:
I got mine off of ebay for 330 USD incl shipping to switzerland.
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Bought mine about $300 for like new unlocked item with original charger and cable inclued.
loderjm said:
I currently have the Atrix2 that I bought off contract with AT&T and will be moving to Germany. How do I get it "unlocked" so I can use it there?
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Unlock code ~$25, you can buy it through some unlocking site.
loderjm said:
I currently have the Atrix2 that I bought off contract with AT&T and will be moving to Germany. How do I get it "unlocked" so I can use it there?
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Att has confirmed that they WILL GIVE you the code during the same phone call on or after april 16th. You call and tell them you purchased a device and need the unlock code and they will give it to you. They say it will be available on or after april 16 next week. . You dont even need to be a customer. This came directly from att themselves. Best part. .ITS FREE!!!!
Edit: and yes, im talking about our atrix 2. Lol. And yes i will be unlocking mine just to raise the value. And yes they will give you 2 codes incase of future updates. Lol. Hope i cleared anything questions up.
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vinamilk said:
You can check Atrix 2 hardware specs to confirm that it can works at your country. Mine performs full functions at Vietnam except 4G still in beta now.
You live in Germany and see that A2 is a "shocked price" phone because it included with USA AT&T contract. Price about ~$450-500 on grey market for unlocked one. So clearly it's not a bargain !
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Mobile Phones are very expensive here in Germany. You pay nearly 400$ for a used Atrix 1 here. And a phone with similar specs like the Atrix 2 could easily cost 600-700$...
But I could not find a single online shop in Europe, who sell the Atrix 2 and if I buy it in the USA or somewhere in Asia, its far less interesting because of the tax...
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Mobile Phones are very expensive here in Germany. You pay nearly 400$ for a used Atrix 1 here. And a phone with similar specs like the Atrix 2 could easily cost 600-700$...
But I could not find a single online shop in Europe, who sell the Atrix 2 and if I buy it in the USA or somewhere in Asia, its far less interesting because of the tax...
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Get one on ebay in america for 290
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loderjm said:
I currently have the Atrix2 that I bought off contract with AT&T and will be moving to Germany. How do I get it "unlocked" so I can use it there?
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See my sig, that's exactly where I got an unlock code from

What is the availability in Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and France?

I'm going to be doing a bit of travelling around Western Europe over the next 2 weeks.
Does anyone know what the availability in Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and France for the TF700 is like?
More so, is it available in any actual retail stores? The Euro/Pound exchange rate is fairly decent at the moment for me so it might be worth picking one up in Europe. Not interested in the dock so language doesn't bother me.
germany:
One of the official stores mentioned on the asus homepage says all pad versions will be available on 19.7.
The grey version with the dock and the gold without the dock are available in some stores online.
No idea about the offline stores thou.
Belgium has some stores where you can/could pick up one, like Media Markt. But the stock is probably limited ...
Any news on the availability of the 32 GB version. ?
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As for France, it's available in a couple of online stores but the 32gb version should be here first week of august. I haven't seen it in a physical store yet but I'm not looking either... if you find yourself in any big city, you should try the local "Fnac" which is, generally speaking, ahead of most unspecialized store ( and if you're in Paris, you 'll have plenty of other posibilities to find it)
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As for France, it's available in a couple of online stores but the 32gb version should be here first week of august. I haven't seen it in a physical store yet but I'm not looking either... if you find yourself in any big city, you should try the local "Fnac" which is, generally speaking, ahead of most unspecialized store ( and if you're in Paris, you 'll have plenty of other posibilities to find it)
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Thanks, will have to wait till August then, I'll be using the TF300 till then.
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Anybody heard something about the 32gb version for germany?
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I want a shield shipped to uk

whats the best way to get a shield shipped to the uk cheap ebay seems too steep anyone traveling to uk and bring one with them? or any other way to get one no telling how long nvidia will do a uk release.
jutley said:
whats the best way to get a shield shipped to the uk cheap ebay seems too steep anyone traveling to uk and bring one with them? or any other way to get one no telling how long nvidia will do a uk release.
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You can try hopshopgo buy for me service. They will charge 10% for the amount you want to buy then use DHL to ship it for you.
I have use it 2 times to ship the item to me that the site dont have international shipping and payment.
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Try http://www.shopusa.com/ that worked for me, not sure if they ship to UK. But Denmark was no problem
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used borderlinx, ~ 46 € for two Nvidia Shield.
But carefull, the Shield DONT have a CE-Certification, you may dont get it through customs
jutley said:
whats the best way to get a shield shipped to the uk cheap ebay seems too steep anyone traveling to uk and bring one with them? or any other way to get one no telling how long nvidia will do a uk release.
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hello
am in the uk and bought mine from eBay.com and it took only 5 working days to arrive to me here in london, but i had to pay an extra £90 for shipping and custom charges
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Try http://www.shopusa.com/ that worked for me, not sure if they ship to UK. But Denmark was no problem
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Sadly they don't do the UK
I'm personally just waiting for the UK launch, I have to wait for the cash to buy one anyway.
ebay
jutley said:
whats the best way to get a shield shipped to the uk cheap ebay seems too steep anyone traveling to uk and bring one with them? or any other way to get one no telling how long nvidia will do a uk release.
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Just buy one on ebay, yes you will pay a little more, but as yet there is no UK release date or price
daleph said:
Just buy one on ebay, yes you will pay a little more, but as yet there is no UK release date or price
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Thanks guys for the replies just keeping a eye on prices on ebay will make my move soon.
Finally bit the bullet and got one off ebay £286 delivered not bad well should have it in a couple of weeks looking forward to it.
tax
Mine got charged 66 pounds import tax so be wary.
Well with no release date for europe just glad i got one.
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Is there any restriction importing nvidia shield
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Currance in playstore as £ or PC streaming using a gtx 650 or highter gpu
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Is there any restriction importing nvidia shield
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Currance in playstore as £ or PC streaming using a gtx 650 or highter gpu
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Price should convert straight into pounds unless your bank adds a fee. But you will have to pay quite a bit for privately shipping the device and you may also have to pay customs which could set you back a fair bit.
I paid £288 and then my bank charged about £8-9 conversion fee i chose for my bank to convert the currency instead of paypal don't know if it works out cheaper but my guess is it is cheaper.
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I paid £288 and then my bank charged about £8-9 conversion fee i chose for my bank to convert the currency instead of paypal don't know if it works out cheaper but my guess is it is cheaper.
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Paypal for my orders abroad have always done the conversion for free. But when paying £288 already, an extra 10 quid or so isnt a big deal I guess.
http://www.mobicity.co.uk/nvidia-shield.html#.Ui89K8twbbU
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