A Little Advice - Asus Transformer TF700

Hey,
Officially not the owner of a Transformer Prime, woohoo, got the refund I was after! But, its in store credit . I can't seem to find out where JB-Hi-FI says I can't have a cash refund:
http://www.jbhifi.com.au/documents/corporate/43_2012-01-06_10-10-25.pdf
So a massive gift card is what I get. So, I want the Infinity 32GB no dock, although probably will get one later, but I am not exactly sure about how to go about it. My other options in the store are a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (Poo), Toshiba Excite 10 (Err, not really), Nexus 7 (honestly, too small) and the A510 which is Acer and overheats. So really the Infinity does seem like the best. As many of you know the 64GB with dock is the first to release in Australia which to me seems mental, the person running ASUS over hear must be cos there are lots of wierd decisions. And there is no word on the 32GB which I am sure will eventually come, but I am not waiting another 6 weeks for it, so how am I supposed to deal with this. Anyone know an eta on the 32GB?
Thanks,

Hi,
i live in Italy and i also wanted to buy the 32GB version (more cheap) but ended up buying the 64GB version (a retailer had a very good price on it =515 euro) because there's no word about any other version here. I heard that Asus is selling the 32GB version in France, but i didn't checked that personally.
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Well for me it means paying an extra $300 odd dollars which is way more than I intended. I would possibly buy a 32GB with the dock but no way would I buy the 64GB, I would just never use that much.

32 GB is available here in US at best buy for 499

All good and helpful but I live in Australia. At least Apple has global releases and a pretty much fixed price, instead of plopping them here and there and raising the price everywhere. And yeah, if I did need the 64GB, I would just use an SD card, I only used about 6GB of my Prime, couldn't really use much more unless I filled it with movies. JB Hi-Fi have been extremely helpful and I can't really blame them for not getting the 32GB in, no one really has it but hopefully it shouldn't be too long. If not, I may be able to haggle down a Galaxy S3, but really, I bought the Prime to replace the laptop, and now I want an Infinity to replace the Prime so the docking and big screen are pretty important. In store credit, just hate them. Unless there was a way to import through them.

mdemons12 said:
All good and helpful but I live in Australia. At least Apple has global releases and a pretty much fixed price, instead of plopping them here and there and raising the price everywhere. And yeah, if I did need the 64GB, I would just use an SD card, I only used about 6GB of my Prime, couldn't really use much more unless I filled it with movies. JB Hi-Fi have been extremely helpful and I can't really blame them for not getting the 32GB in, no one really has it but hopefully it shouldn't be too long. If not, I may be able to haggle down a Galaxy S3, but really, I bought the Prime to replace the laptop, and now I want an Infinity to replace the Prime so the docking and big screen are pretty important. In store credit, just hate them. Unless there was a way to import through them.
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This may sound dumb, but I'm just taking a stab at it. But would shipping be that bad on something so small to prohibit buying on amazon and having it mailed to you. I realize that it'll cost you $40-$50 in shipping (guessing), but it means saving the $300 price hike and you actually get what you want and save the money. Or is it that you want to use that big ol gift card?

Thanks for the suggestion but yeah, I have to use this store credit. And the other problem is that Amazon dont ship electronics to Australia, had another store on hold though before I got the news I had a gift card.

mdemons12 said:
Thanks for the suggestion but yeah, I have to use this store credit. And the other problem is that Amazon dont ship electronics to Australia, had another store on hold though before I got the news I had a gift card.
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Don't know what JBs is, quick google search suggests JB HIFI, an electronics outlet? But regardless, there are lots of places online that will buy your gift card. Again you will lose money, probably 20% (guessing), but you can get more for your card if you do a trade for credit to one of their cards for another outlet. I bought several gift cards to bestbuy for about 10% less then face value, used those to buy a TV that was already on sale and saved a massive amount in the end. Probably not the way you want to go, but just thinking outside the proverbial box.

Yeah, I would prefer to do it with the least amount of loss possible. But the good news is that the Prime is under $700 AUD with the dock for what I think is a first in Australia, so I think that suggests the Infinity will be in soon. They have axed the 32 GB no dock and have no 64GB at all, so it should be in. Official launch for the infinity is Tuesday so fingers crossed :fingers-crossed:

mdemons12 said:
Hey,
Officially not the owner of a Transformer Prime, woohoo, got the refund I was after! But, its in store credit . I can't seem to find out where JB-Hi-FI says I can't have a cash refund:
http://www.jbhifi.com.au/documents/corporate/43_2012-01-06_10-10-25.pdf
So a massive gift card is what I get. So, I want the Infinity 32GB no dock, although probably will get one later, but I am not exactly sure about how to go about it. My other options in the store are a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (Poo), Toshiba Excite 10 (Err, not really), Nexus 7 (honestly, too small) and the A510 which is Acer and overheats. So really the Infinity does seem like the best. As many of you know the 64GB with dock is the first to release in Australia which to me seems mental, the person running ASUS over hear must be cos there are lots of wierd decisions. And there is no word on the 32GB which I am sure will eventually come, but I am not waiting another 6 weeks for it, so how am I supposed to deal with this. Anyone know an eta on the 32GB?
Thanks,
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Don't forget about the Lenovo S2110 which has a keyboard dock almost identical to the Transformer(even has a large battery). The S2110's CPU is a Snapdragon S4 which is a generation newer than the Tegra 3.

That looks pretty nice, coming from a non Lenovo fan such as me. Unfortunately, we get hit again as this tab isn't coming to Australia. Are we really that minor to every other country?

Yay, got my refund, time to place an order on buyspry.com for a TF700, lets hope I get a good, one, if not, everyone will hear about it

Ugh, so confusing about what to do. Still probably going with BuySPRY.com as they seem to have the best tock and shipping but thats where I am sorta stuck. Some online stores place the Infinity shipping $50 higher than others which confuses me. Its FedEx International Priority so some pretty decent shipping. Add on insurance is also covered with an extra cost of $15 which I think I will get. But if I need to send it back, thats where the problem begins. I read ASUS provides a warranty for devices everywhere no matter where they are from. But any more advice would be more than welcome.
Thanks,

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So long g-tab!!!!

I am selling my G-Tab...going to try to get a Honeycomb tablet. I have the Following:
Good Condition G-Tablet
Box w/Docs
USB cable
A/C Adapter
***BONUS****
The Keyboard/Case
(http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-G-T...9N1O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301587480&sr=8-1)
All for just $375 w/ FREE Shipping in my paypal account (US Only unless you want to pay the difference in shipping)
PM me with offers and questions
Dude most people here would not buy the G-Tab for more then $300. They had a $280 woot the other day. Sell it for $300 and you will get bites.
Amazon has it for $340.
Also, Get the $400 Asus eee honeycomb that is coming out for Best buy. $150 more but you get IPS and honeycomb.
This post makes me sad . Ordered my Woot tablet last week for $279.99 and it arrives today! I don't want to see someone selling!
and yeah considering like half the people here now got a tablet on woot, good luck for selling it for a hair over $284.99.
I hate to say it, these folks are right, your price is a little high. You may want to wait and let the fine devs do their thing to provide us with a nice honeycomb rom.
therealkired said:
I hate to say it, these folks are right, your price is a little high.
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You can't blame him. He probably got it when the gtab was still in the $350-400 range.
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PS - My elderly dad wants one after he saw me using it. He mainly wants to use it to surf the net while sitting on his comfortable chair and have a 10 inch screen gps. I'm waiting for it to go sub 300 again to buy it for him.
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I am selling my G-Tab...going to try to get a Honeycomb tablet. I have the Following:
Good Condition G-Tablet
Box w/Docs
USB cable
A/C Adapter
***BONUS****
The Keyboard/Case
(http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-G-T...9N1O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301587480&sr=8-1)
All for just $375 w/ FREE Shipping in my paypal account (US Only unless you want to pay the difference in shipping)
PM me with offers and questions
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You will be disappointed with honeycomb in its current state.. I'm just saying .
goodintentions said:
You can't blame him. He probably got it when the gtab was still in the $350-400 range.
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PS - My elderly dad wants one after he saw me using it. He mainly wants to use it to surf the net while sitting on his comfortable chair and have a 10 inch screen gps. I'm waiting for it to go sub 300 again to buy it for him.
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Keep your eyes on TigerDirect -- I got mine for $307 shipped, surely there will be another discount code soon.
supermiah said:
I am selling my G-Tab...going to try to get a Honeycomb tablet. I have the Following:
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If your buying the ASUS "Transformer" make sure you order the optional wheels.
mattrb said:
Dude most people here would not buy the G-Tab for more then $300. They had a $280 woot the other day. Sell it for $300 and you will get bites.
Amazon has it for $340.
Also, Get the $400 Asus eee honeycomb that is coming out for Best buy. $150 more but you get IPS and honeycomb.
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Considering that it is looking like that Asus will be closer to £400 than $400, I wouldn't be in a rush to trade up to it just yet. $150 for IPS and honeycomb is one thing, $300+ is another.
arentol said:
Considering that it is looking like that Asus will be closer to £400 than $400, I wouldn't be in a rush to trade up to it just yet. $150 for IPS and honeycomb is one thing, $300+ is another.
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Don't always compare pricing from other countries to how US pricing will work out. Companies rarely do that themselves. For example a 160gb ps3 on amazon uk that's been discounted from 255 pounds to 229 pounds. 229 pounds is $369 that same ps3 sells on Amazon's US website for $299.99 $70 less than the Brit's discounted price. The UK usually gets shafted the most when it comes to electronic prices so they're the worse to convert to what the US price will be.
After finding out about the Asus Eee Transformer yesterday, I immediately sold my gTablet for $280 on Craig's List (which included an extra AC adapter and the Mazata dock). That's what I had paid for it myself a few weeks ago, so I'm breaking even. If the retail prices for the Transformer floating around on the Internet are accurate, that could be a killer tablet. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these puppies!
Ron
Well guys, I must admit... I had some fun with the gtablet... for a couple days. Then my mom came over last night and flashed her iPad 2. I know these devices are different, but the screen is SO much better. And it's so much lighter! In any case, the gtablet is not for me. I've put mine on eBay. I started the bidding at 1 cent, and I have 100% seller rating so I know some of you are looking for a second tablet - this might be your chance!

[Q] How many months until we see it for the MSRP?

For being lauded as a wonderful $400 tablet, I'm not sure about spending well over $500 for one.
Will there be a new generation before we see a $400 transformer for the tablet alone? I have no use for a dock, I just want a nice hackable tab, and the nook isn't really cutting out even at 1.3ghz.
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It's available now for MSRP so I really don't get what you're saying.
he probably means 'readily' available, as in, walk in, walk out with one from a retailer.
slowhatch said:
he probably means 'readily' available, as in, walk in, walk out with one from a retailer.
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Well in that case mid/end may or start june
slowhatch said:
he probably means 'readily' available, as in, walk in, walk out with one from a retailer.
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i dont think so he said he's not sure about spending 500 for the TF. what are you referring to OP? shipping, taxes or are you from another country? in north america MSRP is 400.
talking about 32gb ? It's 500 here, msrp too
i think he is talking about how ppl on Amazon is selling it for 550
i walked in and walked out with one
By early June to Mid June 2 major competitors (Samsung and someone I forgot) will be on the market. The Asus will be like the Xoom at that point.
Once they start shipping slightly higher qtys it should open up quickly as there are many duplicate and triplicate orders being placed because of the resellers policies of accepting orders and payment then arbitrarily canceling them after some time. Check out the availability thread and stick with the reliable resellers.
jerrykur said:
By early June to Mid June 2 major competitors (Samsung and someone I forgot) will be on the market. The Asus will be like the Xoom at that point.
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Why do you say that? The TF 16GB wifi-only is $399. The equivalent Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 16GB wifi-only will be $499. So, the TF will still be the least expensive option (as well as the most interesting given the dock) in its class.
wynand32 said:
Why do you say that? The TF 16GB wifi-only is $399. The equivalent Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 16GB wifi-only will be $499. So, the TF will still be the least expensive option (as well as the most interesting given the dock) in its class.
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Agreed. The TF will be the inexpensive alternative in that case.
There will be plenty of people who will want this just because it is $100 (which is a sizable chunk) cheaper and still has a great screen.
I wouldn't be surprised if the TF eats into Samsung's sales -- not vice versa. For instance, I was going to go for the 10.1 but given its late release date and the awesome TF specs, I decided to change my mind and go with Asus.
I ask because I haven't found an online retailer in the us that shows it for $400.
I guess people are taking advantage of scarcity currently.
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TooSlo said:
I ask because I haven't found an online retailer in the us that shows it for $400.
I guess people are taking advantage of scarcity currently.
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Stay on the stickied availability thread, people will post once an online retailer has one for sale.
Also, use http://www.nowinstock.net/
The TF is available for MSRP now -- you just need to put effort into getting one. The ones above MSRP are resellers and not the actual retailers. (Some retailers will show reseller items because the retailers ran out of stock)
wynand32 said:
Why do you say that? The TF 16GB wifi-only is $399. The equivalent Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 16GB wifi-only will be $499. So, the TF will still be the least expensive option (as well as the most interesting given the dock) in its class.
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IMHO Samsung will be of higher quality materials. Hopefully it will also have the Samsung processor The killer for Samsung is the 8.9 form factor unit. This size is closer in price, considerably lighter, and IMHO (as an iPad, NC, and soon Transformer owner) a better size for a pure tablet.
The advantage for the Transformer is a dock. With that I would buy it at even a higher price point because of the content creation capabilities. But to a lot of users this is not as big as an a factor.
But, the bottom line is that as more Android tables come on line the impact of any particular unit like the Transformer becomes less and less. It just like what happened with phone. The original Droid was unique, the follow-ons are just another Android phone.
Toshiba? I have seen their tablet (at CES?) and if it is really this one, i am happy i have gone with the transformer, the camera was directly under your finger, lot of (useless?) buttons where you would hold the tab (if you are a lefty), and i doubt the screen will match the transformer one (not sure about this one) and i also doubt it will match the low price...One interesting thing about it though is the "removeable" battery. As for the samsung, it seems great, nice screen, look great, comes in (2?) sizes, but the 3 main reasons i didn't wait to see it is first, the price, doubt they will match the transformer (maybe the little one but i already own a galaxy s, so for little screen i am served) the updates... well the only device i got from samsung was the galaxy s, waited an eternity to get froyo but for gingerbread, wasn't so long (but a LOT of people are complaining that they never updates, etc) and third, the dock, the galaxy tab doesn't seem to want to release a dock at the launch which is definately + for me... other thing that samsung could do to get more customer is to get a processor other than tegra 2 which could actually play 1080p/720p with every profiles... but i don't think they have revealed yet which they are gonna settle with. So i am actually getting my first tablet, transformer with dock, making my programmation course with it and then, i may buy a super quad core tablet
(Dang, think this is my biggest post so far )
EDIT: oh well maybe not finally, just looked enormous on my little galaxy s screen lol
jerrykur said:
By early June to Mid June 2 major competitors (Samsung and someone I forgot) will be on the market. The Asus will be like the Xoom at that point.
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jerrykur said:
IMHO Samsung will be of higher quality materials. Hopefully it will also have the Samsung processor The killer for Samsung is the 8.9 form factor unit. This size is closer in price, considerably lighter, and IMHO (as an iPad, NC, and soon Transformer owner) a better size for a pure tablet.
The advantage for the Transformer is a dock. With that I would buy it at even a higher price point because of the content creation capabilities. But to a lot of users this is not as big as an a factor.
But, the bottom line is that as more Android tables come on line the impact of any particular unit like the Transformer becomes less and less. It just like what happened with phone. The original Droid was unique, the follow-ons are just another Android phone.
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Most of us here are gadget addicts, if Samsung's offering is tasty looking,I'd bet many of us will find a way to get it.Lol,can a person ever have too many devices?
jerrykur said:
IMHO Samsung will be of higher quality materials. Hopefully it will also have the Samsung processor The killer for Samsung is the 8.9 form factor unit. This size is closer in price, considerably lighter, and IMHO (as an iPad, NC, and soon Transformer owner) a better size for a pure tablet.
The advantage for the Transformer is a dock. With that I would buy it at even a higher price point because of the content creation capabilities. But to a lot of users this is not as big as an a factor.
But, the bottom line is that as more Android tables come on line the impact of any particular unit like the Transformer becomes less and less. It just like what happened with phone. The original Droid was unique, the follow-ons are just another Android phone.
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Disagree.
The Xoom was never that popular to begin with so I don't see how you can use that as a comparison.
Again, the biggest point here is the price; form factor is one thing but that only might affect a buyer. Price always caters to a wide audience.
In fact, the only reason in mind that the Xoom sold any units is because it was the only Honeycomb tablet available.
Nobody cares that the Xoom's 32 GB price is the same as the Ipad's 32 GB price. Most people will look at the price and just cringe. It is quite clear that there is a bigger market for a more affordable tablet.
Not only did the Xoom needed to match Apple's lowest price offering, it needed to be EVEN lower -- or else why not just go for the iPad? That is what goes through the minds of most consumers: they might care about size, OS or whatever form factor but in the end it always boils down to price. (when you don't hold the same brand weight as Apple)
The Asus TF is the most affordable quality Honeycomb tablet. (By FAR the most affordable) That is the biggest reason why it is hot right now. Even though I think Samsung will sell the 10.1 and 8.9 just based on brand name alone, I still think Asus will retain strong sales as long as it remains the most affordable quality HC tablet. Asus already has the advantage of releasing the TF a month before Samsung plans to release just the 10.1.
I'm trying to decide between ASUS and Samsung. If ASUS really needs to get these in stores soon.
strikethreeout said:
Stay on the stickied availability thread, people will post once an online retailer has one for sale.
Also, use http://www.nowinstock.net/
The TF is available for MSRP now -- you just need to put effort into getting one. The ones above MSRP are resellers and not the actual retailers. (Some retailers will show reseller items because the retailers ran out of stock)
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Appreciate the link. I'm signed up there now and will see when I can find one in stock!
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Asus selling Tf and dock as a bundle - I want my $50 back!

I got this at Staples.ca, Asus now bundles the Tf and dock in one box, and sell it $50 cheaper ($499 for 16GB with dock). This is regular price, not a promotion. I am pissed!!
Asus - Is this how you reward your loyal early adopter customers? I feel that we (those that bought the dock and Tf together earlier) should get a $50 refund!!!
I don't agree that you should receive a $50 refund because, as you said, you chose to be an early adopter thereby wanting a device and its accompanying accessories right off the bat and you pay a premium for that. Unfortunately we weren't able to see the future and this bundle.
That said I still think you should contact Asus and ask them to send you a refund check, the worst they can do is say no. Let them know you have receipts/invoices to prove the cost of your device.
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I'd like $50 back too! Buy me a microsd card..
No, $50 is not worth my time to be put on hold talking to CSRs. My point is, it shows the kind of company Asus is.
When Apple decided to give out free iPhone cases, first thing they made sure was announcing how you can get a refund if you bought one already.
I shouldn't even have to ask for my $50. I will return the favor to Asus by never buy any of their products, because the post-sale happiness of their customers is obviously not important.
By the way, I won't be surprised if they never fix the battery drain of the dock either. if it's anything like the way they pump out netbooks, they'll probably discontine the current Tf in 2 months (for Tf2 or something).
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No, $50 is not worth my time to be put on hold talking to CSRs. My point is, it shows the kind of company Asus is.
When Apple decided to give out free iPhone cases, first thing they made sure was announcing how you can get a refund if you bought one already.
I shouldn't even have to ask for my $50. I will return the favor to Asus by never buy any of their products, because the post-sale happiness of their customers is obviously not important.
By the way, I won't be surprised if they never fix the battery drain of the dock either. if it's anything like the way they pump out netbooks, they'll probably discontine the current Tf in 2 months (for Tf2 or something).
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wow negative nancy.
You seem to want everything handed to you. That's not how companies work you know. Apple did so only because they're apple and can afford it, not to mention not doing so would seriously jeopardize their name. More of an exception to the rule. Battery drain is not nearly as serious as the Iphone Grip-o-death.
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wow negative nancy.
You seem to want everything handed to you. That's not how companies work you know. Apple did so only because they're apple and can afford it, not to mention not doing so would seriously jeopardize their name. More of an exception to the rul y e. Battery drain is not nearly as serious as the Iphone Grip-o-death.
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This is exactly my point. Apple is Apple, and Asus is..., well just Asus. That's why my future money (and many other people's) goes to one and not the other.
Yes, my post was negative. Didn't I already said I was pissed! I just bought the damn thing 16 days ago.
Early adopters always pay dearly. It's the cost of first bragging rights. Remember all those suckers who paid $5000 for a 40-inch plasma TV?
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This is exactly my point. Apple is Apple, and Asus is..., well just Asus. That's why my future money (and many other people's) goes to one and not the other.
Yes, my post was negative. Didn't I already said I was pissed! I just bought the damn thing 16 days ago.
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Dont let the door hit you on the way out.
ikeny said:
No, $50 is not worth my time to be put on hold talking to CSRs. My point is, it shows the kind of company Asus is.
When Apple decided to give out free iPhone cases, first thing they made sure was announcing how you can get a refund if you bought one already.
I shouldn't even have to ask for my $50. I will return the favor to Asus by never buy any of their products, because the post-sale happiness of their customers is obviously not important.
By the way, I won't be surprised if they never fix the battery drain of the dock either. if it's anything like the way they pump out netbooks, they'll probably discontine the current Tf in 2 months (for Tf2 or something).
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Wow, this has nothing to do with anything. Apple avoided a huge issue with it's antenna problem. There's no such thing with the TF.
My dock works just fine. Someone is drinking the kool-aide.
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Dont let the door hit you on the way out.
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I wish it was that simple, just walk out the door. I am still stuck with this Tf which will only remind me everyday how I got ripped off.
By the way, you are so orginial. Welcome to the forum. Asus sucks, but this forum rocks!
ikeny said:
I wish it was that simple, just walk out the door. I am still stuck with this Tf which will only remind me everyday how I got ripped off.
By the way, you are so orginial. Welcome to the forum. Asus sucks, but this forum rocks!
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Well, you can ask for this thread to be closed now.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Wow, you really think the asus marketing machine is really going to give you $50 back? Do we have any proof that you bought both items at the same time?
You saw the prices at the time and chose to pay them. /thread
Yes, there is something called a receipt, and it lists the items, date and price that you paid for.
No, I don't expect anything from Asus anymore.
Sure, mod can close this thread, enough ranting from me now.
(By the way, if you don't like this thread, by not replying, it will quickly drift the 2nd page, 3rd, 4th, and you'll never see iy agin)
ikeny said:
I wish it was that simple, just walk out the door. I am still stuck with this Tf which will only remind me everyday how I got ripped off.
By the way, you are so orginial. Welcome to the forum. Asus sucks, but this forum rocks!
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Not nu this is my second account. Asus is great and getting better. You said your future money was going to Apple so, by all means.
I really look to Acer and Asus to be inovative leaders in a mobile interactive computing world to come. Enjoy your "new" notifications bar.
Yeah, the other posters are right.
There are many issues on which to pick a bone with Asus, this is not one of them. You saw the prices and you got the items early.
It's a known fact that early adopting will cost you. Everything becomes cheaper. Blu-Ray drives were $300.00 when they first came out. Half a year ago I saw an ad for a Samsung CD/DVD/Blu-Ray combo drive for $50.00.
Go Buy Your iPad, please.
ikeny said:
I wish it was that simple, just walk out the door. I am still stuck with this Tf which will only remind me everyday how I got ripped off.
By the way, you are so orginial. Welcome to the forum. Asus sucks, but this forum rocks!
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You got ripped off because you "lost" $50? Wow.
Please go to Apple, I heard they're looking for some more zombies...er...."owners".
In regards to Apple offering a free case;
1) it was to resolve a glaring issue in that the phone partially lost it's capabilities of being a phone by dropping calls with the Antenna issue. Although the transformer has had it's own issues they have been dealt with in the same manner as Apple and many other large electronics manufactures and that it is to resolve the issues in house and release newer and newer batches that have the kinks worked out.
2) Those cases probably probably cost Apple, maybe, a few bucks to make. The loss wasn't that great and, although offered to the entire customer base, not every iPhone owner claimed one. So the out of pocket expense, although admittedly large, wasn't so much that Apple couldn't afford to resolve it. If Asus refunded $50 to every TF owner they would be losing money big time as the TF is already barely sold above cost because they figured the dock would bring the money.
Finally, please close this thread. The information is irrelevant and does nothing to add to the TF general forum. And this is going off-topic way to fast.
I'm not pissed by this. I was surprised when I was shopping for the damn Transformer as I could not find a bundle. But, I love them dearly and was a good $550.
I would like to own the dock, but will never buy it for more than $99, based on the bundle's price. Like others said, the bundle wasn't available when I snagged the TF either.
If everyone refrains from buying one for any more than $99, maybe we'll see a price drop sooner than later.
I have had a few asus devices. All have been stellar, only problem was my refurbished EEE 901 came with bad charger and battery. Called asus to replacement, I had to complain to get shipping waived, but got a brand new battery and charger in less than a week. I have to say that refurbished 901 is still in use today 2 years later and may have been the best $169 I ever spent.
All that said, I am disappointed in the TF. There I said it. For me the problem with the dock battery drain plus poor BMS making it so you can't leave it plugged in.
If I can't leave it at my desk plugged how can you call it a "dock"
I have to charge dock and tablet separately, and then leave them so until I want/need the keyboard or sacrifice 4-5% hr drain while off or in sleep. BTW I sent email to asus complaining about dock battery draining 2 weeks ago and have not received a response....
Edit:For $399 Tablet is way solid. But yeah the dock has issues....clearly not worth >$50 in my mind yet
You guys do realize that you only paid $400 for a device that Asus could have easily charged you 500 600 or even 700 for...
Stop *****ing and get a grip already.
If you're not happy go buy xoom, galaxy or apple product. no body is forcing you to buy or keep your tf.
The more you come here and cry the more you just show how incompetent you are. Take control of your life and fix the things you don't like or deal with them. Don't come to the internet and cry like a bunch of 4 year olds.
Dis bundle has been out in other parts of world the uk and singpore been had these
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Trying to decide -Galaxy tab or TF(both are same price)

I have a chance to purchase either a Galaxy Tab 10.1 or the TF.I can get either one for 399.00. I have tried both and taken both back a week or so ago. I did like them but could not decide which one was the keeper although I leaned toward the TF. Until today the deciding factor was the 100.00 price difference (499vs 399) well today they are on equal terms. Any suggestions or input from those that have had both devices for a couple of weeks or more would be greatly appreciated. Also any other suggestions etc also warmly received.
I own two TFs and a Gtablet. The main reason I bought them is the support on forums such as xda. Personally I don't touch Samsung stuffs due to support (they just suck at FW/SW also the way they copy Apple --> no ports). Since you mentioned the deal @Staples, I would get the Acer for $299 (fool-around until tegra3 comes).
I have had bad experiences with Samsung in the past, not so much their products, but their support is the worst in the industry.
I purchased my TF 3 days ago and have been unable to put it down since. I Love it. amazing piece of equipment you would be hard pressed to find a better device imho
$100 Off
This won't help you make your decision but Staples has a coupon floating around for $100 off ANY tablet
I just picked up a galaxy tab today from staples. So far i am really enjoying it. I also own a transformer, which i have been enjoying for a couple of months. If I only had on tablet and the choice was between the two, I would pick the transformer based soley on the fact that it has expandable memory and i could easily fill up 16 or 32 GB. With that being said if I didn't need the storage I would opt for the tab just because of its form and screen.
Now i am going to say something that I will probably get flamed for in this forum. I actually like the xoom better than the transformer and i plan to sell the TF on ebay then pick up a xoom from staples before the $100 off deal ends. I bought on over the weekend from staples because they had the $50 off deal last week and they had no tabs in stock, knowing that I was most likely going to return it. I really enjoyed it and miss it already.
The only downside compared that the TF was its weight, which didn't really bother me. For all of the talk about how much better the TF screen is than the xoom, I didn't really see it. I really tried too,playing the same videos on both side by side. Yes if you were looking at it from an odd angle it didn't look as good, but a tablet is almost always pointing right at you from a foot or so away. The xoom also comes with 32 GB internal memory for the price, and the build quality felt substantially better than the TF. If you really wanted the dock for the TF, then I could see that swaying somebodies decision, but I personally have no interest in it.
Anyway that is my opinion on things after having owned all three. I don't mean to make your decision any harder or start a flame war in here.
kk6t said:
This won't help you make your decision but Staples has a coupon floating around for $100 off ANY tablet
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I just bought both of them and will have a shwodown. Thanks for all of the replies
hyperxguy said:
I own two TFs and a Gtablet. The main reason I bought them is the support on forums such as xda. Personally I don't touch Samsung stuffs due to support (they just suck at FW/SW also the way they copy Apple --> no ports). Since you mentioned the deal @Staples, I would get the Acer for $299 (fool-around until tegra3 comes).
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Do you mean you have thegalaxy tab or g slate

Now at microcenter

Saw $600 model today on display at local store in NJ.
Looked slick enough, but battery of course was dead so I could not see the screen in all its glory.
Nor sure about the lesser $500 model. Plenty of docks. Bottom line is if you are dying to see one in person, head out to microcenter.
Personally I am still on the fence, that ole tf101 still chugging along.
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rashid11 said:
Saw $600 model today on display at local store in NJ.
Looked slick enough, but battery of course was dead so I could not see the screen in all its glory.
Nor sure about the lesser $500 model. Plenty of docks. Bottom line is if you are dying to see one in person, head out to microcenter.
Personally I am still on the fence, that ole tf101 still chugging along.
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Microcenter has been really great with tablet support lately. They've been stocking more than just the mainstream stuff. I've seen the Acer a700 in stock in store, they have had Excite 7.7's in stock, and now it sounds like they intend to sell the TF700. Best Buy better watch out.
Oh and for those who are searching the Microcenter website to see if various products are in stock. Microcenter has a bad habit of not updating the website, when they do in fact have stuff in store. So if something isn't on the website don't assume they don't have it. Better to actually call your local store.
I only wish they had a better return policy. 14 days isn't very good.
Wonder why they would decide to have the $600 version and not the $500 version which would seem more likely to sell.
Edit: Holy Crap - I just checked and my local store has 10+ in stock! Not only that. They have 10+ of BOTH the 32GB and the 64GB model. What the hell is wrong with Best Buy!
Looks like I may on my way down there tomorrow morning.

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