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[Q] Kimi_Q work for Asus?

I don't usually log into my account as I usually just read the abundant info here. I did log in today though to post a question in another thread and noticed a private message from the user Kimi_Q. Whoever they are, they tried to sound like someone with Asus but a quick search of their posts seem to indicate probably not?
They indicated that I should return my tablet, dock and cord to Asus for an issue they noticed I had posted about. If interested, they said I should reply with my email, phone and name and a customer service rep will be in contact. Don't want to point them out as a scammer but it does smell a little fishy.

As little as I check the boards I have seen this happen a few times. There are scammers here that I only hope have been unsuccessful so far.
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In case anyone else gets contacted by Kimi_Q, despite how their posts read in the forums, they either work for Asus or have a very good contact with Asus! All I have to say is, Thank You Kimi_Q!

Operation unlock our bootloader tf201 spam Asus twitter

Okay so Asus had encrypted their bootloader like HTC did awhile back....
After weeks of demanding they allowed us to do what we want with the devices we purchased they caved!
We need to do the same to Asus but the power lies in YOU !
we need you to tweet and comment
We need you to do this like every 10 minutes if you really want full control over Your device you purchased
You can also call support and yell at them!
SPAM THEM NOW MY FRIENDS AND PRIME LOVERS!
For those with no twitter here is a Facebook link
http://www.facebook.com/asus.n.america?sk=wall
@Asus @Nvidia Unlock OUR boot loader! Give us ROOT NOW! Fix GPS! #TransformerPrime
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Xda doesn't condone spamming anyone.
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So how many Asus tablets are there? (TF201, TF300, TF700)

Hi,
I'm in the process of designing a new product (or line of products) for the Android tablet accessories market.
Since I own the TF700, the prototypes and first series will be designed for it.
For my first production series I need to understand how many owners are out there.
Please help me and vote the poll in order to understand the potential market size of all non-iOS tablets.
(I will use these figures and statisics to estimate market size and opportunity)
There are the following options:
A. Yes, I own Asus TF700.
B. No, I don't own the TF700 but own other asus tablets such as the TF300/TF201.
C. No, I don't own Asus tablets, but I do own other Android tablets.
D. No, I don't own a tablet yet, but I intend to buy in the near future an Android tablet.
Thanks in Advance

A
there is also the first transformer pad tf101
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I know, But by the time I get to market (3-6 months) it will be more than 2 years old...

Considering the forum you've opened this thread in the results are going to be somewhat skewed. Wouldn't it be better in General discussion > Accessories?

FromOZ said:
Considering the forum you've opened this thread in the results are going to be somewhat skewed. Wouldn't it be better in General discussion > Accessories?
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I understand your point, but the thread is not a specific accessories. It is more to understand how many owners are there (or at least in XDA).
This is the most active forum and the chances are that more people will see and vote.
Once I will have a prototype and may need more info and/or taking requests from the community, then I will post a new one in the accessories.
I need to see if I need to go for thousands (WW shipping) or tens of thousands (or maybe it is even less ).
I'm just a simple guy who thinks that it's time to give the android tablet market accessories in the same level that the Ipad have .( no more low-end accessories)

kubeb said:
I know, But by the time I get to market (3-6 months) it will be more than 2 years old...
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no it won't, the Asus Eee Pad Transformer (TF101) launched in April 2011, it's not near being considered more than 2 years old when it's not even 2 years.

If you need to know how many owners are out there, wouldn't it better suit you to get sales numbers (minus returns/exchanges)? Of the entire market for your future accessories, we here are a very small percentage. Most owners just use the things - they don't geek out over tech forums.
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AnakiMana said:
If you need to know how many owners are out there, wouldn't it better suit you to get sales numbers (minus returns/exchanges)? Of the entire market for your future accessories, we here are a very small percentage. Most owners just use the things - they don't geek out over tech forums.
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Bit where can I get it from?

kubeb said:
Bit where can I get it from?
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Hmm maybe try Google? Just typed 'Asus tablet sales numbers' and got a bunch of results, not specific to Infinity but maybe guesstimate or extrapolate from these numbers. According to IDC Asus shipped 855,000 tablets in the 2nd quarter showing a significant growth rate of 115%.
http://www.techradar.com/news/mobil...and-asus-tablet-sales-gaining-on-ipad-1090974

Relocking device...

I bought my daughter an N7 and happened to take a gander at their development over here on XDA. I happened to notice that they had an unlock/lock mechanism for the N7 to cheat the warranty. I know this forum hasn't made much progress on that front, so I figured I'd ask the stupid question of the year: Has anyone torn apart or examined their app? I know that both devices are ASUS, so you'd *think* the lock would be at least close cousins in terms of mechanism?
Just a thought...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1670594

so you want to sell your tablet with void warranty to somebody without him knowing that he wont get any warranty on it?
as there are no other reason to relock, you dont gain anything from it, asus shops have your tablet serial number on file to check for warranty vailidity, they dont look at the "this tablet is UnLocked" sign.

As for me, it probably wouldn't do much good at this point, but I'd figure the N7 crowd are circumventing the E.T. method in their unlocking tool (either that, or they'd be in for a bad surprise if something happened).
You have to think of the "children." I'd be rooting my parent's tablet I'm giving them for Christmas in a heartbeat if I knew it wouldn't void their warranty.
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[Q] Unlocking tablet

Hello,
I'm trying to unlock the tablet and went through the steps for the app. I keep getting an error or it times out or crashes. I contacted Asus and they said the tablet is unlocked in their system. However when booting the tablet up again, it doesn't say that it is unlocked. What should I do? Is there another method to unlock the tablet. I got it from a friend and it is no longer under warranty. An RMA would cost too much.

That is going to be a tough one to solve... You have to convince Asus to correct the entry in their database - not an easy feat. Did your friend unlock it and then replace the motherboard?
There is no other way to unlock the tablet - period.
Try to sign up for Asus VIP service (it's free), register your tablet and contact them. They seem to be more responsive than general customer service.
You can also email [email protected]
He's a customer relations guy who sometimes hangs out in the Transformer Forums. Include a screenshot of your About tablet info with your serial# in each email.
Good luck!