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[Q] Places to demo in the uk?

Can anyone tell me somewhere they have the transformer on display in the uk so I can try it before I buy?
I've been to carphone warehouse but they don't have any on display.
Thanks
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Skeldave said:
Can anyone tell me somewhere they have the transformer on display in the uk so I can try it before I but?
I've been to carphone warehouse but they don't have any on display.
Thanks
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PCWorld has them, Comet has them.
Just depends on area.

Hey,
I tried out the transformer in Currys digital/dixons on Oxford street in London. They only had 5 in stock though and i bought one of them.
Cheers,Rob

Micro Anvika has demo version too.

most of pc world stores in London I've been to have a number of tf in stock.... between 3-5

Cheapest in UK

Any thoughts on where you have seen the infinity cheapest. Is it worth importing from USA
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KrisPerry said:
Any thoughts on where you have seen the infinity cheapest. Is it worth importing from USA .
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Hey krisPerry the t700 isnt. Available in the uk until the 31 august. If you cant wait your better off importing it like i did.

derron1 said:
Hey krisPerry the t700 isnt. Available in the uk until the 31 august. If you cant wait your better off importing it like i did.
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Its not that I can't wait, just want the best value for money.
How much import tax and shipping did you pay. What website did you order from
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KrisPerry said:
Its not that I can't wait, just want the best value for money.
How much import tax and shipping did you pay. What website did you order from
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Haven't paid any import fees yet because it was shipped with FedEx.They normally pay any import fees on your behave and then send you a bill later.Shipping cost around 35 pounds and it arrived in like 2 days(best morning ever:victory and this was all done on ebay.

if i bought a tf700 from the usa and imported to the uk apart from the " and the @ buttons being swapped around is there any other problems like the play store being the usa version or ota updates ?

derron1 said:
Haven't paid any import fees yet because it was shipped with FedEx.They normally pay any import fees on your behave and then send you a bill later.Shipping cost around 35 pounds and it arrived in like 2 days(best morning ever:victory and this was all done on ebay.
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So what was the total cost
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KrisPerry said:
So what was the total cost
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Imported mine from amazon.de for £496. That includes VAT and shipping but was without the dock.

If you can find a post forwarding company to send a parcel from Ireland to UK Komplett.ie have a very competitive price right now - 64GB with dock for €679, that works out roughly at £540. The dock is an "international" keyboard which is the US layout (no £ or € keys).

Got mine from amazon US first week it came out, had it shipped to a friends villa who was on holiday there. Had it home with me 4 days later for £414.00
Thats 32gb model dock, case and 32gb sd.
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nmsraider said:
Got mine from amazon US first week it came out, had it shipped to a friends villa who was on holiday there. Had it home with me 4 days later for £414.00
Thats 32gb model dock, case and 32gb sd.
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That's a good deal
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ANyone find a decent deal on this yet since it's now been released?
Ta
best I have found so far is £399 for the 32gb without the dock. ANy good?
http://www.simplyelectronics.net/mainproduct.php?pid=20123&setcurrency=gbp
Forget that ^^ Just read reviews on them , and thye are supposed to be pretty dodgy

Well it was until first week using it when connecting the dock it snapped the charging port, so now cant use the dock and having to insert charger very carefully due to pins being able to short against each other.
Tried to rma but its not covered by warranty they say and they cant give me a price to repair until i rma it stating i understand i will have to pay, .... but how much?
Funny there tablet , correct dock and its my fault.
I have the tf300 with dock and no issues with that one.
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I was just about to order my tf700 from Simply Electronics when I spotted this thread which I am glad I read. My problem now is where do I buy one from now, I have looked on Ebay and I see sellers from America and Taiwan selling the 32gb at a good price, has anyone bought one this way if so can they recommend a seller to me please.
Alan

nmsraider said:
Well it was until first week using it when connecting the dock it snapped the charging port, so now cant use the dock and having to insert charger very carefully due to pins being able to short against each other.
Tried to rma but its not covered by warranty they say and they cant give me a price to repair until i rma it stating i understand i will have to pay, .... but how much?
Funny there tablet , correct dock and its my fault.
I have the tf300 with dock and no issues with that one.
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I suppose that's the problem with buying overseas
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Doesnt matter where i bought it, it is Asus rma procedure. Here in the uk we send to the away for repair to somewhere in europe.
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maxal said:
I was just about to order my tf700 from Simply Electronics when I spotted this thread which I am glad I read. My problem now is where do I buy one from now, I have looked on Ebay and I see sellers from America and Taiwan selling the 32gb at a good price, has anyone bought one this way if so can they recommend a seller to me please.
Alan
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Well I bit the bullet and ordered from them anyway. After closer inspection there were lots of negative reviews but positive ones also. As you those with an axe to grind tend to be more vocal.
Fingers crossed I'll get mine trouble free , if not I paid on my credit card so I'm covered.

pinn___________ said:
Well I bit the bullet and ordered from them anyway. After closer inspection there were lots of negative reviews but positive ones also. As you those with an axe to grind tend to be more vocal.
Fingers crossed I'll get mine trouble free , if not I paid on my credit card so I'm covered.
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Snap I ordered mine to, I paid by paypal so fingers crossed all goes ok for both of us.
I will post here when I get mine will you do the same.

Whats the extra customs price they charge on these guys?
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Customs will charge you price + shipping x 10% for duty.
They will then add 20% to the new total as VAT
So you are looking at roughly 32% that the thieving bastards will add if they open your package. It's the risk you take and it can make a 450 pound deal cost 595 pounds in real money.
You take the risk and you could get away with it.

wow thats shocking
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Amazon replaced.

I must say, im very pleased with Amazons replacment\refund policy, my new tf700t is on is way. Mine currently is experiencing a random line through the screen when doing online reading ( not very often but enough to piss me of on a 500 dollar device) and the screen is starting to pop up around the bottom edge. So I talked with Amazon's customer service and they are very pleasant, and got the replacement on it's way and I get to use this one till it arrives. Pretty sweet deal all without leaving my chair sure am glad I didn't unlock my boot loader!!!
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Unfortunately your issue will likely appear with you new one. I am trying to document the issue in another thread.
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Yoop!
Can't beat Amazons 30 day thing.
Glad I got my previous tablet from them (ACER A700 overheating.)
I requested a return on the 30th day of ownership and got the credit for it.
Paid $12.00 for expedited shipping, used my points and paid $459.00 for my Infinity!
I was ecstatic...
Glad you're happy again Russell!

RussellEstridge25 said:
Amazon replaced.
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I thought you meant Amazon was replaced as the #1 online retailer or something!
But anyway, its good to know Amazon honors its return policies with lenience. I usually go with BestBuy but their stock and selection is always so limited!

originalnabisco said:
I thought you meant Amazon was replaced as the #1 online retailer or something!
But anyway, its good to know Amazon honors its return policies with lenience. I usually go with BestBuy but their stock and selection is always so limited!
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Haha auto correction made my subject title a little misleading
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Thats OK said:
Yoop!
Can't beat Amazons 30 day thing.
Glad I got my previous tablet from them (ACER A700 overheating.)
I requested a return on the 30th day of ownership and got the credit for it.
Paid $12.00 for expedited shipping, used my points and paid $459.00 for my Infinity!
I was ecstatic...
Glad you're happy again Russell!
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Yea man, im gonna give asus one more shot. Will more than likely return that one too and possibly get the nexus 10.1.
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jordanmw said:
Unfortunately your issue will likely appear with you new one. I am trying to document the issue in another thread.
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Let me know when you make that thread.
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This is what they want, video of the issues: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953258
They are aware of the issues but need some users to post to gain some visibility of the issues we have had since the Jb update.
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I concur. I was able to return mine that I dropped onto a concrete floor after one week of ownership. I fibbed a little, but they didn't question it. Heck, I didn't even have to speak to a rep. All online.

lovekeiiy said:
I concur. I was able to return mine that I dropped onto a concrete floor after one week of ownership. I fibbed a little, but they didn't question it. Heck, I didn't even have to speak to a rep. All online.
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Man... What service!!
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How much is a dock really worth?

I'm really itching to get a dock, but from what I've read is a tablet + dock shouldn't be more than $150. Problem is I was thinking of trying to trade an iPod 3rd Gen for one. I've no clue of the value of the iPod or what gb it is though.
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Check eBay and local prices.
The tablet with dock is going for $250+ on eBay, consistantly, not $150+ - check the prices and perhaps use a price-tracker app. You might get a better deal on Craigslist since people often use that to try to make a quick sale.
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Checked Craigslist but I live in Mississippi and can't find a dock even in surrounding states for some reason. I've got a tablet, bought it last year on sale so I don't need that. I read a few posts saying $150, guess they were wrong as I'm seeing non working tabs for $100
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Usually you can get the dock refurbished from stores around 90-120$... but all the stores seem to be out of stock now.

Alright I guess I'll see if I can sell this iPod at a pawnshop and see if they'll give me enough for a dock.
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You should be able to get just the dock for about $99, I think.
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I wish this forum still had a marketplace. I literally haven't used my dock in 3 or 4 months (I just charge it up once in a while to keep the battery healthy). It's in good shape and I even still have the box.
I guess what I'm getting at is pm me if you are interested in possibly buying from another xda member.

Dead pixel and Screen Click

Got my TF700 about a week ago. It has since developed a dead pixel in the middle left of the screen. It also has started clicking if you apply pressure on the right bevel.
Are these worth exchanging the tablet over? If so, should I RMA it or exchange/return at the store I bought it at?
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