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I received my 2nd transformer today (1st went back for light-bleed) and when I unboxed, I noticed that the wall-plug charger was already assembled. I distinctly remember having to assemble the wall charger before use on my first TF.
Is it likely I was sent a TF that was already returned or is pre-assembling the wall charger something Asus is doing with the latest batches of TFs?
walkamongus said:
I received my 2nd transformer today (1st went back for light-bleed) and when I unboxed, I noticed that the wall-plug charger was already assembled. I distinctly remember having to assemble the wall charger before use on my first TF.
Is it likely I was sent a TF that was already returned or is pre-assembling the wall charger something Asus is doing with the latest batches of TFs?
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Im fairly sure mine came in 2 parts but im sure ive seen people posting stating it was assembled.
I wonder if its anything to do with the fact that they had problems with the early chargers ?
Take it back. Returned item for Sure! Should be in two pieces and wrapped in celophane!
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was the box factory/security sealed ?
They are now shipping assembled, mine came assembled and it was wrapped (everything was ) and the box was sealed on both ends. It was also the very first unit that my local Staples store has sold. I bought mine 6 days ago.
My buddy since bought one and his was assembled also.
Yep, everything seemed sealed up properly. Wall charger had cellophane over it.
My first and second one were not assembled, the last 4 that I just tried (first three had speaker imbalance) did come assembled. I wouldn't worry about it unless your box seal was broken.
walkamongus said:
I received my 2nd transformer today (1st went back for light-bleed) and when I unboxed, I noticed that the wall-plug charger was already assembled. I distinctly remember having to assemble the wall charger before use on my first TF.
Is it likely I was sent a TF that was already returned or is pre-assembling the wall charger something Asus is doing with the latest batches of TFs?
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Little off topic do u have no light bleed now? I have alot of bleed on mine and wondering if I should get it returned to ASUS
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Little off topic do u have no light bleed now? I have alot of bleed on mine and wondering if I should get it returned to ASUS
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This will be the first thing I check once its done charging. I'll report back...
Light-bleed...worse than the one I sent back. I'm going to look up the return policy for Kmart. I want to wait till they have these in store so I can do a straight up exchange. My patience is wearing thin and over my dead body am I paying for more shipping. My total cost for the unit is already $30 over retail thanks to these returns.
Ok, so I ordered a used 32GB Transformer on Amazon at a great price, but was wondering even if it is either a B7 or B8 should I even bother keeping it cause I cannot get root? I mean will it really come? I will get it tomorrow and will know more if it can be rooted or not, but if it is not, should I just return it and get something else?
no i dont think you should get something else this is the best out there and allot of people have said that it is the first stock experience they were really happy with and with garenteed ics in the next few months that experience can only get better
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no i dont think you should get something else this is the best out there and allot of people have said that it is the first stock experience they were really happy with and with garenteed ics in the next few months that experience can only get better
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Well I am just hoping even if I am lucky enough not to get a B7 or B8, that it can be done for all the others.
I got my used 32gb from Amazon a few days ago, it is a B50. I would be willing to wager yours will be the same. I think Amazon got a bulk purchase returned and are now reselling them. Also so you know, mine came in perfect condition, still had the protective film on the bottom and on the usb cord. It was missing the screen protector film, but otherwise you wouldn't know it was "used". Came in the original box with instruction envelope charger and cord.
the transformer is a great stock device. I've owned about 5 android smartphones(Droid, Droid x, incredible, fascinate, thunderbolt) and rooted them all to feel like they were worth it and usable. I haven't even thought about rooting mine and I got it when it first came out. this tablet is great right out of the box and wouldn't trade it for any other tablet out right now, especially if you got the keyboard.
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the transformer is a great stock device. I've owned about 5 android smartphones(Droid, Droid x, incredible, fascinate, thunderbolt) and rooted them all to feel like they were worth it and usable. I haven't even thought about rooting mine and I got it when it first came out. this tablet is great right out of the box and wouldn't trade it for any other tablet out right now, especially if you got the keyboard.
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I have to agree
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techoverload said:
I got my used 32gb from Amazon a few days ago, it is a B50. I would be willing to wager yours will be the same. I think Amazon got a bulk purchase returned and are now reselling them. Also so you know, mine came in perfect condition, still had the protective film on the bottom and on the usb cord. It was missing the screen protector film, but otherwise you wouldn't know it was "used". Came in the original box with instruction envelope charger and cord.
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That gives me a bit a relief, I ordered a 32GB "Like New" one for $311 shipped. I have good things about Amazon Warehouse Deals like new products, some say they "are" brand new for the most part, as you said. I will find out later today when it comes in...got to love Amazon Prime one day shipping!
I bought a new one and it didn't come with a screen protector
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I bought a new one and it didn't come with a screen protector
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I was going off a youtube "unboxing/review" video I saw, it showed a plastic film thing on the screen. Nothing you would want to leave on there as it was thick and had lots of air bubbles under it.
As for Amazon prime.......omg I can't tell you how nice it is. For me I don't have to even do the $3.99 overnight, I am in Indiana the warehouse is just across the border in Kentucky so the free two day shipping means overnight to me 99% of the time. I actually got something the same day once
Black
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Iconia-A...2?ie=UTF8&qid=1340137229&sr=8-2&keywords=a700
Silver
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Iconia-A...4?ie=UTF8&qid=1340137229&sr=8-4&keywords=a700
I'm in for a Black one!
My pre-order from Amazon is about to ship via overnight shipping
Edit: Cancelled the order. Since Asus Infinity has started shipping... will wait for it to see how it is before reordering.
Asus Infinity shipping already when and where?
snyph3r said:
Asus Infinity shipping already when and where?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523811&page=157
snyph3r said:
Asus Infinity shipping already when and where?
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sweden, received today, don't realistically expect it stateside for at least another 30 days or you'll most likely be disappointed.
Id ttake the Acer over the Asus anyday.
Galaxy note Paranoid Android 1.7ghz goodness
DJsCrIBbLe said:
Id ttake the Acer over the Asus anyday.
Galaxy note Paranoid Android 1.7ghz goodness
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Becareful what you wish for
In for the Silver... :good:
They must have sold out since its not listed as in stock until June 24th!
Now wheres that root method......hmmmm.
That was the original ship date of my new egg order. Maybe amazon slipped up and sent a batch out early? Every other retailer on amazon including circuit city is saying 24th now. Meh, nevertheless I am more than pleased with the product I have, even after thinking I was going to return this for a surface hope you all enjoy this as much as I do. I'll post an update once I finish these brray rips tomorrow.
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Got mine and it went back the same day. Had a big black dot under the screen, not a bad pixel, maybe a piece of glue or plastic? Anyway, I bought it for the screen so that was unacceptable. I tried to dislodge it but no-go.
Was thinking of getting another but saw they changed it to preorder, so I might just wait on the Transformer Infinity. Otherwise in the short time I used it, it looked like a nice device. Construction felt good, decent weight and distributed very well. A microusb to usb adapter was included in the box... A nice touch.
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Got mine and it went back the same day. Had a big black dot under the screen, not a bad pixel, maybe a piece of glue or plastic? Anyway, I bought it for the screen so that was unacceptable. I tried to dislodge it but no-go.
Was thinking of getting another but saw they changed it to preorder, so I might just wait on the Transformer Infinity. Otherwise in the short time I used it, it looked like a nice device. Construction felt good, decent weight and distributed very well. A microusb to usb adapter was included in the box... A nice touch.
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That stinks! Sure hope mine's good to go (status: out for delivery).
Thanks, hopefully mine was just a fluke.
Would like to read your impressions after you've had some time to play with it... Gotta decide whether to try again or wait on the Asus.
bleclair said:
Thanks, hopefully mine was just a fluke.
Would like to read your impressions after you've had some time to play with it... Gotta decide whether to try again or wait on the Asus.
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Mine just showed up about 20 minutes ago!!!
And I'm pleased to say that yours was just a fluke.
I've already run the Display Tester app to look for dead pixels and what not, and my display is good to go! :good:
Its also in stock and shipping at Acer. A news item I saw about that was the only way I knew about this tablet. I've been waiting on the Transformer Infinity and the Acer wasn't even on my radar. The stats and the price are very appealing.
Ah yes, but who wants to pay $23 sales tax?
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Atmazzz said:
Its also in stock and shipping at Acer. A news item I saw about that was the only way I knew about this tablet. I've been waiting on the Transformer Infinity and the Acer wasn't even on my radar. The stats and the price are very appealing.
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I too, had been waiting on either the A700 or Infinity. While I was leaning towards the Infinity, I was getting really sick of waiting on ASUS to get their head out of their ass. I figured I'd give the A700 a go and if I didn't care for it, I could return it within the 30 day window and keep waiting on the Infinity to drop State-side.
Same here, infinity looks great on paper, but after the qc issues I've seen firsthand multiple primes later, I'm sick of light bleed, wifi issues, and general lack of helpful and meaningful effort to make change on behalf of the company. I can tell you from experience the a700, it exceeds expectations.
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I have finally made my decision as to which tablet to buy - yep you guessed it the TF300T. It's exactly what I am after in terms of spec/price. I was hoping for some advice as to the best place to buy from (I am in the UK). Not fussed about the dock so hopefully I can find one cheaper without? Ideally the white one but from what I can tell it's not readily available here. Any suggestions?
s4vva said:
I have finally made my decision as to which tablet to buy - yep you guessed it the TF300T. It's exactly what I am after in terms of spec/price. I was hoping for some advice as to the best place to buy from (I am in the UK). Not fussed about the dock so hopefully I can find one cheaper without? Ideally the white one but from what I can tell it's not readily available here. Any suggestions?
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Comet are currently doing all colours for £389.99 if you buy online. Plus you get 3.5% quidco which is like £12.00 back :good:
mcall_r said:
Comet are currently doing all colours for £389.99 if you buy online. Plus you get 3.5% quidco which is like £12.00 back :good:
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Thanks, I have also found it for £330 delivered from Pixmania (most likely be an EU version, not a problem for me becasue the first thing I will be doing is unlocking it!), which is for the tablet only, no dock. I really don't see myself using the dock all that much in any case.
edit: Should have mentioned it is the blue version.
s4vva said:
Thanks, I have also found it for £330 delivered from Pixmania (most likely be an EU version, not a problem for me becasue the first thing I will be doing is unlocking it!), which is for the tablet only, no dock. I really don't see myself using the dock all that much in any case.
edit: Should have mentioned it is the blue version.
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Good price but in my opinion the dock is worth the extra £50, if anything for the fact it acts as a stand and the extended battery, plus the fact of the expansion ports.
mcall_r said:
Good price but in my opinion the dock is worth the extra £50, if anything for the fact it acts as a stand and the extended battery, plus the fact of the expansion ports.
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Fair point, I suppose I can always stick the dock on ebay if I don't use it....
s4vva said:
Fair point, I suppose I can always stick the dock on ebay if I don't use it....
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Yep, and I rekon youd get £80-100 on ebay for the dock which in turn would make the tablet cheaper
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Yep, and I rekon youd get £80-100 on ebay for the dock which in turn would make the tablet cheaper
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Nice! Ordered, and to think I started with a budget of £250 for a Galaxy Tab 2 !!
I bought mine from pixmania too. Paid about 380 I think but got 12 quid off through quidco.
The dock is definitely worth it IMHO. The extra battery, ports and the fact that it acts like a case when you aren't using the tablet are great. You'll be surprised.
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Nice! Ordered, and to think I started with a budget of £250 for a Galaxy Tab 2 !!
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Nice, what colour did you order?
I got the blue one because I bought mine about 3 weeks ago and thats the only colour they had instore.
mcall_r said:
Nice, what colour did you order?
I got the blue one because I bought mine about 3 weeks ago and thats the only colour they had instore.
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I went for white in the end. I am still not sure I did the right thing as I doubt I will use the dock. I just keep having that feeling that maybe I should of got the Tab 2 10.1 for £250. I'll probably change my mind once it comes.
Is the screen really as dim as people say in reviews?
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I went for white in the end. I am still not sure I did the right thing as I doubt I will use the dock. I just keep having that feeling that maybe I should of got the Tab 2 10.1 for £250. I'll probably change my mind once it comes.
Is the screen really as dim as people say in reviews?
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The screen is a little dim yes. But to be honest if you don't want to use it outdoors then it shouldn't be an issue. The only time i have wanted a brighter screen is in work as for some reason the fluorescent lights in my office make the screen a little hard to see, but nothing I can't live with. It has so much going for it that I can live with a slightly dim screen. Obviously ymmv.
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The screen is a little dim yes. But to be honest if you don't want to use it outdoors then it shouldn't be an issue. The only time i have wanted a brighter screen is in work as for some reason the fluorescent lights in my office make the screen a little hard to see, but nothing I can't live with. It has so much going for it that I can live with a slightly dim screen. Obviously ymmv.
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I played with one in a Comet store and as a result I have cancelled my order. It is a great tablet and I can see the merits of having a keyboard however once the keyboard is attached it's almost the same weight as my 11" Lenovo. I can't see myself choosing it over that. I think for some this would be a great device but for me I found the screen lacking a little and a little heavy.
It's a great tablet but just not for me. Shame.
Do people think there's going to be a price drop on the tf300 after the tf700 is released in the uk on the 31st of August?
Although it seems that only Amazon are going to stock it.
Hi all...I found this deal on Ebay for an Asus 32gb TF300-B1 (not enough posts to leave a link....google search for "Asus 32GB TF300-B1 EEE Pad Transformer" should pull the listing in the first few entries).
It seems to have the same specs as the TF300F. Is this the same machine as TF300F and therefore can flash ROMS developed for it? Is this a good deal (it's refurbished of course)? worth the bother? etc...
Thanks for any info you can provide!
OK never mind....
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I bought a Refurbished TF300T for the same price on Ebay. Works great for me and in great condition. I would definitely recommend preping to put a ROM on it if you get it, mine suffers from some lag in some of the Chrome/Internet browsers, but oythers have reported it as well. I dont game on it so I can't really comment on that, but for Surfing the web, Netflix, XBMC, Reading...media consumtion...it fits my needs perfectly. Will be even better when I get a clean, stock Rom on it.
Since my TF300T motherboard failed (according to Asus tech) They want $200 to fix it. I found that Fry's is selling a brand new Tf300T for $200. I guess I will have to buy that one as Asus does not warranty their parts or repairs. I just bought a case for my tablet and docking station 2 days before my tablet died. It hadnt even arrived before I sent the tablet to Asus.
Please ignore this. I just went to order and it is out of stock. Sucks. I have a dock, a new case for both, and a great leather case for tablet only. what a waste. Thank you Asus for not caring about your customers.
I was only 3 months out of warranty when it went out. I guess I wont be buying any other Asus components for the computers I buy if they have such low quality customer service.
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Since my TF300T motherboard failed (according to Asus tech) They want $200 to fix it. I found that Fry's is selling a brand new Tf300T for $200. I guess I will have to buy that one as Asus does not warranty their parts or repairs. I just bought a case for my tablet and docking station 2 days before my tablet died. It hadnt even arrived before I sent the tablet to Asus.
Please ignore this. I just went to order and it is out of stock. Sucks. I have a dock, a new case for both, and a great leather case for tablet only. what a waste. Thank you Asus for not caring about your customers.
I was only 3 months out of warranty when it went out. I guess I wont be buying any other Asus components for the computers I buy if they have such low quality customer service.
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What happened to your tab, again? What does it do,or not do?
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What happened to your tab, again? What does it do,or not do?
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It turned itself off and never came on. No lights nothing. They said it's the motherboard.
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It turned itself off and never came on. No lights nothing. They said it's the motherboard.
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Sounds like the motherboard, except they rarely, if ever, go out like that without some kind of impact. Did you try to charge it? I mean if the battery ever comes loose for example, it evidently cannot turn on.
If you bought a refurbished, all the more reason to open it and troubleshoot. You're in San Diego. If you want, I can loan you a working motherboard without audio so you can try to make sure it's your motherboard.
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Sounds like the motherboard, except they rarely, if ever, go out like that without some kind of impact. Did you try to charge it? I mean if the battery ever comes loose for example, it evidently cannot turn on.
If you bought a refurbished, all the more reason to open it and troubleshoot. You're in San Diego. If you want, I can loan you a working motherboard without audio so you can try to make sure it's your motherboard.
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It was new when I bought it. Was not dropped. And kept in a case. They did say it was motherboard. Thank you for your generous offer. Let me think about my next steps and I will pm you