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[Q] best way to buy

was going to wait until the keyboard dock model was out but as shipping dates are being pushed back i might take the plunge.Whats the score with getting the dock after its released

No trouble at all it seems, but only for a short period.
You follow the instructions given here.
I did this yesterday whilst I was on the train (just got my Transformer!) and was sent an invoice yesterday afternoon, which I duly paid by bank transfer. The keyboard docks should be sent out sometime in May, and the total cost was £54.98p.
Regards,
Dave

thanks dave how you finding it , is it as good as the reviews say?

Is there ANY chance to order this tablet from UK to germany? We don't even have a release date yet and I don't care about the different charger. But there's no shop that's shipping outside UK, at least not one that offers the Transformer!?
Can anyone from UK pleaase post me a link from a UK online shop that ships the Transformer to Germany/mainland Europe?

Could you buy one of the ones on Ebay?
I was thinking about buying a couple of extra ones and selling them on ebay for those who can't get one yet.

kazamxi said:
Could you buy one of the ones on Ebay?
I was thinking about buying a couple of extra ones and selling them on ebay for those who can't get one yet.
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I would greatly appreciate that! All the devices that are on ebay right now ship from Taiwan, meaning a lot of taxes for shipping to Europe.
So if you sell the tablet for a reasonable price I'd definitely buy a device from you! Docking station from UK is worthless for me anyway, since it has the wrong layout (QWERTY instead of QWERTZ). Just PM me your ebay link if you sell via ebay, that would be awesome! Just ordered a device
Cheers
qwer23

I´m going to the US this June.
Are there any other differences than the charger and the QWERTY ( dock )?
Prices starting at USD 399 + Tax.

just ordered mine from comet coming next thursday, so does anyone know when we will be getting the keyboard from ASUS

combat goofwing said:
just ordered mine from comet coming next thursday, so does anyone know when we will be getting the keyboard from ASUS
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They are supposed to be shipping as stock comes in, from the middle of May.
Regards,
Dave

foxmeister said:
They are supposed to be shipping as stock comes in, from the middle of May.
Regards,
Dave
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gave me a choice of delivery dates earliest was next thursday and they have charged for delivery so i take it they will meet the order or i will cancel

[Q] I fell in love with this device. What now?

Hey guys, i fell in love with this device, my problem is now it seems so rediciously overpriced in my country(Denmark) I heard that it's around 400$ in US but in denmark, it's around 720$, which is just so much.
Compared to other tablets like Galaxy,xoom,acer, and so on' it's just so rediciously expensive.
Also, the other thing which annoys me is when people sell it used in Denmark, they only cut like 10% off the price, which imo should be at least 40%.
No wonder why noone sells it. (check dba.dk if instrested)
So, guys, is it really true that it's so expensive, and worth the money?
Also, if anyone danish guys got it, and want to sell it, contact me! (max 2750DKK)
tl;dr
Want to buy
Too expensive
Brag about people sell it for too much
Where to buy
THANKS!

I would still buy it because of the dock. For that kind of price point I wou,d probably try for a prime instead.
Sans the dock, I'd probably have gotten the GT in your boat.
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The prime is like 1070$...

Dang, is it not a viable option to get it shipped from elsewhere? I don't know if it's been stated to not be allowed already, but if you could get it shipped from the US for less than $320 (or $320- how much you value the time it takes), you'd be getting it for less?

asdfuogh said:
Dang, is it not a viable option to get it shipped from elsewhere? I don't know if it's been stated to not be allowed already, but if you could get it shipped from the US for less than $320 (or $320- how much you value the time it takes), you'd be getting it for less?
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Well, if you want to ship it from the US, it's a bit complicated inside of EU (well at least Czech Republic ), because if you order something from abroad, you have to pay some fees and taxes for importing it. So in order to pick up the package from the post office you first have to pay all the fees and taxes.
Not to mention that you'd probably have to get a different charger or at least the plug. But most of all, you'd get no support/warranty if something goes wrong unless you ship it back to the US. And btw, shipping is not the cheapest as well.
But still $720 is terrible, I got mine (with the dock) a few weeks ago for ~ $575 (about 11000 CZK). Price without the dock is something like $465. But it's still cheaper than the Galaxy Tab. My father in law bought one a few weeks ago - 64GB, 3G with bluetooth keyboard - for something like $1100
On the other hand, prices in US vs. EU are not really comparable. I always rage and envy, when I see them... The US prices (for almost anything) always seem 25-50% less than what I get from local stores.
I heard a rumor once that US producers set EU prices like 1 USD = 1 EUR...

Sigismund83 said:
Well, if you want to ship it from the US, it's a bit complicated inside of EU (well at least Czech Republic ), because if you order something from abroad, you have to pay some fees and taxes for importing it. So in order to pick up the package from the post office you first have to pay all the fees and taxes.
Not to mention that you'd probably have to get a different charger or at least the plug. But most of all, you'd get no support/warranty if something goes wrong unless you ship it back to the US. And btw, shipping is not the cheapest as well.
But still $720 is terrible, I got mine (with the dock) a few weeks ago for ~ $575 (about 11000 CZK). Price without the dock is something like $465. But it's still cheaper than the Galaxy Tab. My father in law bought one a few weeks ago - 64GB, 3G with bluetooth keyboard - for something like $1100
On the other hand, prices in US vs. EU are not really comparable. I always rage and envy, when I see them... The US prices (for almost anything) always seem 25-50% less than what I get from local stores.
I heard a rumor once that US producers set EU prices like 1 USD = 1 EUR...
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You pretty much explained why i can't order it outside EU, the other thing is that there is no "ÆØÅ" keys, which is standard danish keys.
Also, thinking about prime..

mafiapanda said:
You pretty much explained why i can't order it outside EU, the other thing is that there is no "ÆØÅ" keys, which is standard danish keys.
Also, thinking about prime..
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Ordered some books in the US some years ago. The fee was not as big if I remember correctly. Don't know if it's the same with tech.
Regarding æøå. Couldn't you just flash a danish rom?
Sendt fra min GT-I9100 med Tapatalk

I'm not familiar with Danish customs but I know from USA->Canada travel and the inverse that past what ever $ amount is set, you have to pay a precentage. So e.g. I went through to Canada with an engagement ring and gave the cashier my receipt, then had to pay the duties to take it through. That and remembering my fiancee is extra awesome for not wanting a ring that costs more than my car....lol
I would assume that most countries are the same in concept.
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poulsky said:
Ordered some books in the US some years ago. The fee was not as big if I remember correctly. Don't know if it's the same with tech.
Regarding æøå. Couldn't you just flash a danish rom?
Sendt fra min GT-I9100 med Tapatalk
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So a rom would magickly add extra keys on the keyboard dock(;?
Lol
Anyway, i called asus and asked them about prime release date, and they couldn't tell me, so right now, it's 50-50 if i can wait for the prime

Spidey01 said:
I'm not familiar with Danish customs but I know from USA->Canada travel and the inverse that past what ever $ amount is set, you have to pay a precentage. So e.g. I went through to Canada with an engagement ring and gave the cashier my receipt, then had to pay the duties to take it through. That and remembering my fiancee is extra awesome for not wanting a ring that costs more than my car....lol
I would assume that most countries are the same in concept.
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Yeah, it's not worth buying from usa.
What i could do tho, is get someone to buy it in usa, and then send it to me personally... i just don't know anyone in usa.

How about a private sale like Craigslist/Ebay/Amazon or something

I have a question for you guys. Can the OP buy stuff from amazon? I have a seller account on there. If I want to help out the OP and make it safe for both of us, could he buy from me on amazon and then I buy it from over here and send it to him?

mafiapanda said:
So a rom would magickly add extra keys on the keyboard dock(;?
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Thought you were talking about the soft keys.
But I really think you should wait for the prime. According to Anand it should be so much better than its predecessor.
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Sigismund83 said:
Well, if you want to ship it from the US, it's a bit complicated inside of EU (well at least Czech Republic ), because if you order something from abroad, you have to pay some fees and taxes for importing it. So in order to pick up the package from the post office you first have to pay all the fees and taxes.
Not to mention that you'd probably have to get a different charger or at least the plug. But most of all, you'd get no support/warranty if something goes wrong unless you ship it back to the US. And btw, shipping is not the cheapest as well.
But still $720 is terrible, I got mine (with the dock) a few weeks ago for ~ $575 (about 11000 CZK). Price without the dock is something like $465. But it's still cheaper than the Galaxy Tab. My father in law bought one a few weeks ago - 64GB, 3G with bluetooth keyboard - for something like $1100
On the other hand, prices in US vs. EU are not really comparable. I always rage and envy, when I see them... The US prices (for almost anything) always seem 25-50% less than what I get from local stores.
I heard a rumor once that US producers set EU prices like 1 USD = 1 EUR...
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just an fyi the beautiful thing about asus is their warranties are good for 2 years worldwide and another thing is you should be able to update still i would call asus and comfirm this though but the warranty thing i know is a definite

Thanks guys for your kindness and support!
I decided to wait for the prime though!
Anyway, see ya on the prime forum!

Energizer Qi Charger - In Stock

The Energizer Qi Single Inductive Charger is back in stock on Amazon.com. If you are like me, its been tough to track one of these down that is not outrageously priced. Amazon has been out of stock, but it now says more will arrive Dec 8th.
Happy Holidays!

Thanks for the head's up! Ordered!
-AngryHog™

out again
out of stock again

@[email protected]#$!!!

.....aaaaaaand it's gone. (I assume you were talking about the single position charger).

The LG one is back in stock, 6 left

Holy ****. The wcp-700 is $49.99 at Verizon.
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Trying to find either product in Canada (or ship to canada0 has been a b!tch.

clockwork58 said:
Trying to find either product in Canada (or ship to canada0 has been a b!tch.
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I tried to check all morning but i can't find any retailers who's selling these in Canada. Only in ebay , 60$ for the charger + 12$ shipping, plus tax, not worth it.
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big samm said:
I tried to check all morning but i can't find any retailers who's selling these in Canada. Only in ebay , 60$ for the charger + 12$ shipping, plus tax, not worth it.
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This is the only one I've found online in Canada. But I don't want to pay $90 for the double charger
http://www.techdepotcanada.com/servlet/the-90226/Energizer-Wireless-Charging-Mats/Detail
I saw this at walmart, and wondered if it would work. lol
http://www.pdp.com/p-806-energizer-flat-panel-2x-charging-system.aspx

CobieS said:
Holy ****. The wcp-700 is $49.99 at Verizon.
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I couldn't find one at any Verizon store. Tried several around Jacksonville, FL. None had it or knew anything about it. I was willing to pay the $50 for instant gratification, but it didn't pan out. Anyone who can get them should pick up a few and resell them, either at cost or make a few bucks.
-AngryHog™

AngryHog said:
I couldn't find one at any Verizon store. Tried several around Jacksonville, FL. None had it or knew anything about it. I was willing to pay the $50 for instant gratification, but it didn't pan out. Anyone who can get them should pick up a few and resell them, either at cost or make a few bucks.
-AngryHog™
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There's a private seller on amazon who is selling the lg charger used for $38.99 plus shipping. Just nabbed one myself.
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WPCentral has one but I can't post URLs.
store.wpcentral.com/zens-wireless-single-charger/5AA12862.htm
They have a 15% off coupon and they ship to Canada as well cheaply.

regular said:
WPCentral has one but I can't post URLs.
store.wpcentral.com/zens-wireless-single-charger/5AA12862.htm
They have a 15% off coupon and they ship to Canada as well cheaply.
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Care to share that coupon code? I can't find anything online that is still valid.

I wouldn't try it, plus it looks bug and ugly... I want the nice looking one from lg
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AngryHog said:
I couldn't find one at any Verizon store. Tried several around Jacksonville, FL. None had it or knew anything about it. I was willing to pay the $50 for instant gratification, but it didn't pan out. Anyone who can get them should pick up a few and resell them, either at cost or make a few bucks.
-AngryHog™
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I did the same in the Orange Park and Fleming Island area. I got a speech from one store saying they were removed because they are dangerous and wireless charging causes fires. LOL.

AngryHog said:
I couldn't find one at any Verizon store. Tried several around Jacksonville, FL. None had it or knew anything about it. I was willing to pay the $50 for instant gratification, but it didn't pan out. Anyone who can get them should pick up a few and resell them, either at cost or make a few bucks.
-AngryHog™
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I bought one off Ebay in OEM (crap) packaging for $57. The seller had 70units. Unfortunately it arrived DOA so I am hoping he still has a replacement available when the RMA gets back to him. I've paid shipping twice now and will actually end up being about $80 (if he still has one) :crying:

"holiday12" is the code. It's good until Dec 7th.

thanks for that but it says out of stock

Nexus slides right off if you r not using a case so i went to my local walmart and bought some sticky bumpers it doesnt look pretty but had to be done

A Qi Charger for my N4 in Canada?

Have any of you managed to buy a Qi charger for the Nexus 4 (aside from the official one - doesn't work with my Ballistic case) that's actually available in Canada?
I've heard good things about the WCP-300 but it's not available here. Even the Nokia chargers that don't work with the N4 aren't available in Canada. Is there something about Canadian law that prevents them from selling them here (RF interference or something)? It's really frustrating.
I don't want to end up paying $30 shipping and duty on a $50 item! Argh.

evilspoons said:
Have any of you managed to buy a Qi charger for the Nexus 4 (aside from the official one - doesn't work with my Ballistic case) that's actually available in Canada?
I've heard good things about the WCP-300 but it's not available here. Even the Nokia chargers that don't work with the N4 aren't available in Canada. Is there something about Canadian law that prevents them from selling them here (RF interference or something)? It's really frustrating.
I don't want to end up paying $30 shipping and duty on a $50 item! Argh.
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If you live close to the border, than just drive there to pick one up.
I ordered the white one from this ebay seller. just get him to mark it as a gift with a value of $20. I got it within a week. pretty fast coming from s.korea. no duties. it cost me $59 cdn.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LG-WCP-300-Q...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item48535c7cea

I haven't found any one in Vancouver... This weekend im going to Seattle and will be picking up the wcp 300 and hopefully a chromecast
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As a follow-up, I ended up buying two WCP-300s from a Verizon store in Las Vegas while I was there on vacation. Still no luck getting them in Canada.
Best Buy in Vegas was out of Chromecasts too

Razor Forge TV in UK?

As the title really, are we expected to see the forge tv in the UK? If so, How much you think it'll be? £99?
I'm so tempted to get it ordered from Razor US, sent to a shipping company who would forward it on to me in the UK - Comes with google play store on aswell, root is probably fairly likely. Would maybe work out no more than £140 after shipping and fees too.
I'd probably buy two (roughly same shipping cost I'd imagine) and put the spare on eBay to recoup some of my cost in fairness. Either way, has anyone used any services such as the above and can you recommend any?
Thanks

nufclad said:
As the title really, are we expected to see the forge tv in the UK? If so, How much you think it'll be? £99?
I'm so tempted to get it ordered from Razor US, sent to a shipping company who would forward it on to me in the UK - Comes with google play store on aswell, root is probably fairly likely. Would maybe work out no more than £140 after shipping and fees too.
I'd probably buy two (roughly same shipping cost I'd imagine) and put the spare on eBay to recoup some of my cost in fairness. Either way, has anyone used any services such as the above and can you recommend any?
Thanks
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FTR, I've ordered two units from Razer. Getting shipped to an american company. It will then be sent to me in the UK. I will likely stick one on eBay and keep the other (then selling my Fire TV). Should hopefully end up upgrading at no cost by the time the other is sold.
Will be much better over the Fire TV.