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Well today Asus UK confirmed there are no plans to bring it in to the UK. Not even with the launch of the new Slider
https://www.facebook.com/asus.uk/posts/311270162222538?notif_t=share_reply
Really annoyed about this... Showing photo's of a product they were going to release has meant I have kept my Transformer. If they had said back then "we are not releasing a dock" I would have sold it and bought another tablet.
Shocking customer service from ASUS here.
That's what I thought, they wouldn't release it. If they really had the idea of releasing that dock, they would have done it when they launched the tablet. Didn't make sense launching it more than a year after.
Too bad, I too wanted one.
Maybe somebody can do something with the mini stand from targus. With a bit of dremel work and some imagination, it may be posible to integrate the original charger into it.
PatrickVogeli said:
That's what I thought, they wouldn't release it. If they really had the idea of releasing that dock, they would have done it when they launched the tablet. Didn't make sense launching it more than a year after.
Too bad, I too wanted one.
Maybe somebody can do something with the mini stand from targus. With a bit of dremel work and some imagination, it may be posible to integrate the original charger into it.
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I was also disappointed that the stand did not come out. I did find this Targus Adjustable Stand for Tablets at a local TJ Maxx. You run the cable through the bottom of the slot and there is a cut out on the bottom side for the cord to sit in and run out the back. It is a little loose but does the job.
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I did find this Targus Adjustable Stand for Tablets at a local TJ Maxx.
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kdog78,
Can I ask what the price was?
Thanks,
Eric
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kdog78,
Can I ask what the price was?
Thanks,
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The link shows $19.99
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The link shows $19.99
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Yes, I saw that, but I was hoping that TJ Maxx had it for a bargain price, like they usually do.
I wound up getting it from Amazon, because of the free shipping
($25.00+, but I can always find something else to buy...)
As shocked as I am that Asus (with a normally above-average level of customer service) is leaving us Transformer owners out in the cold -- I'm doubly surprised that one of the countless low-cost-high-return Chinese manufacturers haven't come up with any knock-off add-ons for the Transformer yet. I suspect they will - but who knows when. I'll say this - Asus's treatment of those of us that bought their $500-$600 gadget has left a *very* sour taste in my mouth. It'll be Samsung from here on out for me.
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kdog78,
Can I ask what the price was?
Thanks,
Eric
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I got it for $7.99.
Just stumbled on this thread, and I guess it's the final confirmation that Asus has no intention of ever shipping this stand, despite listing it for purchase in the US and Europe for some time. (Part number 90-XB2UOKST00010, UPC 884840036500).
Shame of it was, US-market pricing was VERY reasonable -- on the order of US$25-30. I'd have happily picked up several of these, at that price.
Have to wonder why Asus abandoned this, after they put the money into designing and presumably tooling up for it. (I highly doubt those seen photographed online were entirely handmade -- likely hand-assembled, but they must've made molds etc. at the very least. I know a rendering when I see one, and some of the high-res pics of this dock were definitely not renderings.)
mybikegoes200 said:
As shocked as I am that Asus (with a normally above-average level of customer service) is leaving us Transformer owners out in the cold -- I'm doubly surprised that one of the countless low-cost-high-return Chinese manufacturers haven't come up with any knock-off add-ons for the Transformer yet. I suspect they will - but who knows when. I'll say this - Asus's treatment of those of us that bought their $500-$600 gadget has left a *very* sour taste in my mouth. It'll be Samsung from here on out for me.
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LOL, if this chaps your hide going to a Samsung product will turn you into a serial killer. After two Samsung devices I promise you there will NEVER be a third.
who's cancelling? who's waiting for the next big thing? who thinks that the eee pad is still worth the wait?
i basically want you to pat me on the head and tell me everything's going to be ok. Even though its most likely going to be delayed, its still the tablet to get.
People overreacting..lmfao
Everything will be alright unless you feel like waiting till march-april at earliest for another new quad core. Probably more like may-june
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Thinking about just sticking with the TF101 that I already have, since there's really nothing wrong with it.
What I really need is a new phone to replace my OG Droid, but the Galaxy Nexus situation on Verizon is equally a mess and I'm kind of considering just getting a Droid RAZR instead. I'm pretty fed up with all these premature product announcements followed by indefinite setbacks.
OMG the sky is falling! Hide yo' kids, hide yo' wife! Ausus be raping airbody up in hea'
Some people crack me up. You guys need to chill out. There will not be a competitor to the prime for at least two months.
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OMG the sky is falling! Hide yo' kids, hide yo' wife! Ausus be raping airbody up in hea'
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yo dawg. that's my line. check the sig
Seriously... the Prime forum on here seems to be full of kids or something.
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Seriously... the Prime forum on here seems to be full of kids or something.
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agree, seems that they just like to preorder and talk about new products. And after some weeks they start finding bad things and cancel there orders and wait for the next new super mega gadget that they can hype and preorder and then cancel.
That sort of people never buy anything, they just like to talk and show the world how smart and cool they are. They are just BIG trolls sitting in there rooms with dreams and fantasy and believe all that written on the Internet.
Asus Prime will be the best tablet for months.
First in the summer other manufacturers will have there products for sale not any sooner.
Phone vs Tablet - Late Binding
Here's my stance.
My OG Droid is on it's last legs (but still quite usable with CM7 on it). I have a few more months even. But I have my eye on the Galaxy Nexus, being released Dec 15 (maybe).
I had an Acer 10 tab, which I really liked, but returned to Costco because of microphone problems and seeming lack of Acer commitment to tablet space. So I decided to wait instead for TP. Currently have one on order from BB, release 12/18.
So my current scenario is to receive replacement tablet week of Dec 19-23, and hold off on phone for a couple of months.
But if the wifi problem with TP are serious, or BB surprises me with a delay, or there is a REALLY good deal on Galaxy Nexus, then I'll cancel TP order and do the phone first, tablet later.
I'll make the decision with more data in about a week. The trick now is not to fall in love with any scenario.
The people who cancel I bet will buy it when its in store.
its a daycare for kids here on this forum. Keeps em outta trouble.
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There will not be a competitor to the prime for at least two months.
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This is probably realistic. I'm guessing from leaks there are at least two quad-core tablets well in to development that will be announced on January 10 at CES. To see them on the market 30 to 45 days later is plausible. Other than the Teg3 and dock there's nothing unusual about the Prime. Other manufacturers, most with more R&D resources, haven't been eating bon bons since Nvidia announced Teg3 and Asus starting making noise about wanting to be first to market with a quad-core tablet.
The dock is what interests me about the Prime, though: I'm interested in it because I think a device which can be closely integrated with a keyboard will be much more useful than a tablet alone. So I'm not changing my allegiance right now. If I didn't buy a Prime, I'd probably buy no tablet unless anyone else comes out with something equivalent.
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The dock is what interests me about the Prime, though: I'm interested in it because I think a device which can be closely integrated with a keyboard will be much more useful than a tablet alone. So I'm not changing my allegiance right now. If I didn't buy a Prime, I'd probably buy no tablet unless anyone else comes out with something equivalent.
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This works incredibly well and doubles as a protective case. You can also lay the keyboard flat and the case doubles as a stand. The Asus keyboard adds additional battery life but other then that it accomplishes the same function. It's very pricey though.
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscent...case_provides_good_typing_and_protection.html
Can someone give me an update...what is the bad news?
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BarryH_GEG said:
This works incredibly well and doubles as a protective case. You can also lay the keyboard flat and the case doubles as a stand. The Asus keyboard adds additional battery life but other then that it accomplishes the same function. It's very pricey though.
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscent...case_provides_good_typing_and_protection.html
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No track pad, no extra battery, no extra ports... The TF dock is way better, IMO, and worth the $150 extra. I love my TF101 - wouldn't even consider buying anything but the Prime at this point.
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Can someone give me an update...what is the bad news?
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Yea id like go know what the bad news is as well?
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xPSYCHOTRONx said:
Yea id like go know what the bad news is as well?
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Basically it looks like the Transformer Prime is going to be delayed due to Wi-Fi issues, which several different sites pointed out. Still just a rumor though.
http://legadgeteer.com/asus-transformer-prime-delayed-until-after-christmas/1430
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Basically it looks like the Transformer Prime is going to be delayed due to Wi-Fi issues, which several different sites pointed out. Still just a rumor though.
http://legadgeteer.com/asus-transformer-prime-delayed-until-after-christmas/1430
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That site your referenced is the 5th different site I have seen today that has referenced the Phandroid article as the basis of creating there article. I wish sites would actually try and find out if it is real or not by calling the company before they start spreading more rumors. Apparently 2 people on this site has called Asus and they still claim there is no delay and the Dec 19th date still applies for the US, but that's taking there word that they called and talked to knowledgeable reps on the phone.
xPSYCHOTRONx said:
Yea id like go know what the bad news is as well?
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Can someone give me an update...what is the bad news?
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By bad news, I'm assuming (after reading the other threads) the OP meant:
The recent revelations that some review units to big review sites had WiFi strength issues (weak wifi connections). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385391
While this is a confirmed issue in some test units, it has also been confirmed that other test units to other big review sites are NOT suffering this issue. The bad news is that there is a possibility the Prime shipment (OR availability) may be delayed until after the much "confirmed" date of the 19th so that Asus can fix this wifi issue. If this wifi issue is NOT in the hardware BUT in the software (is this related? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384034 ), then there is the strong possibility that there may be nothing to worry about and that the 19th is the confirmed date (and thus no bad news).
A major Canadian retailer/seller (NCIX) has emailed buyers telling them that a hardware/related issue is prompting Asus to delay ALL shipments of the Prime until the issue is solved http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384870
A lot of people are viewing this as bad news, while others think this is simply NCIX giving a fake or typical marketing answer to make sure the buyers do not run off to the competition.
It seems majority (or all?) such news of cancellations due to hardware issue OR "confirmed" shipment delays have been based on those NCIX emails. No one knows for sure if what NCIX is saying is true, if it's something related only to NCIX shipments, or if the confusion behind the release dates is indeed because Asus is scrambling to fix the hardware issue WHILE making sure the retailers (at least BestBuy, Newegg, Gamestop, Amazon, etc in the US) do not open their big mouth about any Prime problems like NCIX did.
Check the Gamestop thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374761 ): people called yesterday and today, and they're getting more firm answers that the Tablet WILL be released on the 19th. I'm going to call Gamestop right now and find out the date I can pick it up (and will post in the Gamestop thread).
Online stores from my country date it mid January since it became available. No changes so far.
http://www.excaliberpc.com/610469/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime.html
Here is a link that shows an online retailer posting to the prime has been discontinued. Also in newegg.com is no longer showing the prime at all for any search.
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Randomhero180 said:
http://www.excaliberpc.com/610469/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime.html
Here is a link that shows an online retailer posting to the prime has been discontinued. Also in newegg.com is no longer showing the prime at all for any search.
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Exactly why I posted what I posted earlier.
Click the link below for the conversation (it was posted before this thread).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21349462#post21349462
that doesn't mean anything. just means Asus not giving them supplies anymore or might not have enough for them. Until Asus release official statement or a major tech site confirms it, its all rumoured. People are still ordering these online and still selling like crazy. Plus what is excaliberPC? some hole in da wall online outlet..lol. I'm sure someone will flame you for this SMH.
No reason to make duplicate threads when you have exact same one in QnA section. Iron Fist notified
wow
Office depot is still taking backorders.
Newegg shows the Prime as deactivated
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230219
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Newegg shows the Prime as deactivated
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230219
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Newegg tends to deactivate products when queue of orders is too high. Same thing happened with the AMD FX-8150 when it came out.
Feels like people want it to be discontinued ..? But why? So you flame and cry a little more? The prime is an awesome product and obviously asus wasn't prepared for the high demand.
Maybe there's a new build coming?
Ok, I asked them on their wall on Facebook if it really was being discontinued (the official ASUS page on Facebook) and this is what I got in reply:
ASUS
Nothing but false rumours. -Mark, ASUS
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This should put the rumours to rest, I think.
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Maybe there's a new build coming?
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^^^ this !
I hope, I wish, and I pray that the current TF201 will be discontinued.
Like it or not, that's me.
It has design flaw, imperfection, admitted by ASUS, tested by users, what not.
New build would be better, change the back plate!
PS: If you bought one and happy, then it is GOOD for you. Keep it!
It will not be discontinued. My theory so far is that new devices will have the new backplate that was shown on new Transformer Prime at CES. This might also be why Amethyst Grey is widely available but Champagne Gold is not (especially in UK it is not available at all). Amethyst Grey was in production first, Champagne Gold went into production after Amethyst Grey and production was held back by them installing the new backplate.
I doubt that was actually the case, but it would make sense since that would explain why it is mentioned as discontinued, when in fact the only thing discontinued might be the current model.
The amount of returns due to defects and design flaws probably killed it. It would be nice to see Asus fullfill the remaining pre-orders with tf700.
I wonder how they will liquidate remaining tf201 inventory, can the sell it to Big Lots "as is, no warranty"?
For those who are happy with tf201, keep it and enjoy.
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It would be nice to see Asus fullfill the remaining pre-orders with tf700.
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You're funny...
No, really, you're hilarious.
I like mine and do not seem to suffer with any of the issues everyone keeps mentioning. Even my GPS in the back garden picked up 11 satalites within about 1 minute, not that I will ever use it anyway just thought I would test it.
And what I really like is the dock charges the tablet so as I only really use the dock to transport it (extra safety) it charges the tablet at the same time and I am talking about when it is not plugged in the wall. That just seemed a extra bonus that I never new about until I noticed the tablet seemed to have more battery evrytime I took it to work.
Who said they are receiving large amounts or devices returned? Lmfao. People are funny with no official source to back up that claim. As far as we know, these issues, aside form GPS, only affecting a small number of users. Most don't care or even realize device has GPS anyways. So i seriously doubt a large number of people returning them for that reason alone. PRIME will continue to be produced and sell out. THE demand outweighs the supply. Its still selling like crazy. ACCEPT the fact, Prime is here tl stay. GLAD my prime performs flawlessly for me, so I Will be keeping this mofo plus we already got root and overclocking n more. Prime is on a roll now and nothing can stop it!
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I like mine and do not seem to suffer with any of the issues everyone keeps mentioning. Even my GPS in the back garden picked up 11 satalites within about 1 minute, not that I will ever use it anyway just thought I would test it.
And what I really like is the dock charges the tablet so as I only really use the dock to transport it (extra safety) it charges the tablet at the same time and I am talking about when it is not plugged in the wall. That just seemed a extra bonus that I never new about until I noticed the tablet seemed to have more battery evrytime I took it to work.
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You don't suffer from the issues mentioned b/c you haven't haven't used your Prime in the use cases others have (e.g., GPS while driving, wanting decent speeds via WiFi at a far distance from the router, streaming over Bluetooth audio while using the WiFi connection).
We'll, I get decent enough wifi and GPS on my prime, so I just hope they figure out the quality control issues. In fact, my wifi in this meta wifi murderingl building are like the (stronger signal) OG transformer, much better than my workstations Ethernet port tends to be.
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It would be nice to see Asus fullfill the remaining pre-orders with tf700.
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Okay, I'm going to whisper this. Maybe if I do people will finally get it:
THERE IS NO FREAKING TF700!!!! THERE WON'T BE A TF700 UNTIL JUNE, MAY AT THE EARLIEST!!! ASUS CANNOT REPLACE THE TF201 WITH THE TF700 BECAUSE IT DOESN'T YET EXIST OUTSIDE OF A FEW MOCKUPS SHOWN AT CES!!! AND THEY WON'T SIMPLY 'FULFILL REMAINING PRE-ORDERS' WITH THE TF700 BECAUSE IT'S A MORE EXPENSIVE PRODUCT AND NOT A DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR THE TF201!!!
There. Glad I could stay calm.
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Who said they are receiving large amounts or devices returned? Lmfao.
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Have you read this forum? Try searching for "RMA"
I've had mine for a while now. I love it. I don't need GPS on a tablet (although one day I will regret saying that). I can understand why people are returning them though.
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It will not be discontinued. My theory so far is that new devices will have the new backplate that was shown on new Transformer Prime at CES. This might also be why Amethyst Grey is widely available but Champagne Gold is not (especially in UK it is not available at all). Amethyst Grey was in production first, Champagne Gold went into production after Amethyst Grey and production was held back by them installing the new backplate.
I doubt that was actually the case, but it would make sense since that would explain why it is mentioned as discontinued, when in fact the only thing discontinued might be the current model.
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I didn't know the Amethyst ones were made before the Champagne models. Is this true for the keyboard docks as well. I want a Champagne dock to match my TP, but all I can find are Amethyst ones online.
I have contacted Speck and asked them to make the PixelSkin HD case for the Transformer Prime. They said they would consider it. If anyone else would be interested in this case it might help if you shoot them an email for post it on their facebook site.
This is a link to the case, but for the ipad, just put www in front(cant post links yet)
speckproducts.com/tablet-ipad-cases/ipad-2-cases/pixelskin-hd-wrap-for-ipad-2.html
Here is a link to their facebook page
facebook.com/speck
Just posted on their FB requesting the PixelSkin HD.
I posted to Facebook also.
Me 2. I posted to their customer service link.
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I would be interested!
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I have contacted Speck and asked them to make the PixelSkin HD case for the Transformer Prime. They said they would consider it. If anyone else would be interested in this case it might help if you shoot them an email for post it on their facebook site.
This is a link to the case, but for the ipad, just put www in front(cant post links yet)
www.speckproducts.com/tablet-ipad-cases/ipad-2-cases/pixelskin-hd-wrap-for-ipad-2.html
Here is a link to their facebook page
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Wow, talk about one badass looking case. I posted on their Facebook too, i def. want one of those.
I will send them the link to the eBay silicone case, which has probably sold over 100 by now. It just shows how many TFP owners are dying for an option to plethora of "pleather" cases.
I would definitely buy one if they ever make one
I just spoke with Speck and they said the best way is to give feedback on their website I just started a Thread over there lets vote it up to the top to get their attention: speckproducts.uservoice.com/forums/130547-main-suggest-forum/suggestions/2741107-case-for-the-asus-transformer-prime
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I just spoke with Speck and they said the best way is to give feedback on their website I just started a Thread over there lets vote it up to the top to get their attention: speckproducts.uservoice.com/forums/130547-main-suggest-forum/suggestions/2741107-case-for-the-asus-transformer-prime
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Sent a message on their facebook page and they respond with a thanks. And i`ve left a message with your link to. Let`s hope.
I would definitely buy a Speck case. IMO, Speck and Incipio make the best cases, regardless of device. I had a Speck on my Dinc and always recommend Speck cases for my friends' iPhones, iPads, MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros. They know how to make a great case with plenty of protection that is still slim and provides easy use of buttons.
Don't forget to use your 3 votes on the speck forum's post to bump it up, guys!
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Don't forget to use your 3 votes on the speck forum's post to bump it up, guys!
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Thanks for the reminder. Just bumped it now...
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To the OP:
Start a POLL so we can see how many wants to buy it could help speed the process of them making them, who know?
BEST would be a FULL body case or also an optional case where you can seperate them into to, that would be awesome!
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To the OP:
Start a POLL so we can see how many wants to buy it could help speed the process of them making them, who know?
BEST would be a FULL body case or also an optional case where you can seperate them into to, that would be awesome!
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Problem is, I don't think EVERY prime owner uses this website. And from the responses here, it looks like this idea will be futile lol.
Nice case. Would be great to have a similar case for Prime.
Don't like the ones that we have now.. They make it thick and take to much space and the Prime original feel and look are gone because of the weird ways that the cases are done to hold, attached to Prime.
A link for the lazy one
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Asus Prime & Tapatalk
You think it would be alright to make a thread in General Forum so we can get more eyes on the topic and get more votes on the speckproducts suggestion page?
Nothing against the current offerings of cases, but they really aren't the best quality, and a lot of them are the same product sold under different brand names.
Just stopped in at BB to check for cases or anything for TP and noticed a sign on the display model showing $449 on clearance. Maybe too many returns or the Infinity is coming out.
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noticed that the prime stuff was from 499.99 to 499.95 a little while ago, usually that means its discontinued...
I can only hope the 700 comes out soon so i can sell my prime and get that instead
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Also, can we please stop making threads like this, its what, the third today? Lock thread anyone?
Did they delete the other thread?
If Transformer Prime being discontinued (or rather quickly being phased out than i anticipated) holds true .....
Why does it feel like I wasted 3/4 month of my life (probably 6 or 7 with the hype & anticipation before the release)!! Oh well, at least it lasted longer over HP Touchpad (sort of..)
Because of Best Buy's latest reported loss and CEO resigning, I'm sure they are always making smart decisions.
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noticed that the prime stuff was from 499.99 to 499.95 a little while ago, usually that means its discontinued...
I can only hope the 700 comes out soon so i can sell my prime and get that instead
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Also, can we please stop making threads like this, its what, the third today? Lock thread anyone?
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If Transformer Prime being discontinued holds true, I don't think it should be deleted or locked. People have the right to know & discuss the situation. And also, it gives warning to those potential Prime purchasers (few that are left in the wild) & the risk that comes with purchasing discontinued product.
The Prime isn't discontinued... it has been confirmed by Asus....
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ok, how about this:
THERE HAS BEEN NO CONFIRMATION OR STATMENT REGUARDING THE STATUS OF THE PRIME. ANY POSTS TO THE CONTERARY WITHOUT PROOF IS PURELY SPECULATION. Can we please stop posting rumors?
I agree it would be good for people to know if the prime is being discontinued, my remark to locking the thread was towards the fact that there have been three of these threads already.
I dont want to be rude but seriously, i never said it was discontinued for sure, or it wasnt for sure, all i said is the signs are definately there (which is why so many people are coming up with these threads...)
Actually know what, scratch this, im gonna make a FAQ thread, too many people posting the same crap over and over.... drive me crazy XD
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ok, how about this:
THERE HAS BEEN NO CONFIRMATION OR STATMENT REGUARDING THE STATUS OF THE PRIME. ANY POSTS TO THE CONTERARY WITHOUT PROOF IS PURELY SPECULATION. Can we please stop posting rumors?
I agree it would be good for people to know if the prime is being discontinued, my remark to locking the thread was towards the fact that there have been three of these threads already.
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True, but for some reason.. those threads got deleted. Plus, the OP didn't state anything about being discontinued or the status of Transformer Prime. He simply stated that he found a Prime in clearance section.
Oh, and if you exclude HP with HP Touchpad firesale... can you think of any Tablet OEM making a statement for discontinued product?
Here's a snippet of the bestbuy website result on a search on the asus prime.
a price drop for a device after 4 months or so being out is not unusual. its bby no means a fire sale. a fire sale isn't only $100 cheaper. it would be drastically reduced in price if so. like for $299 if they were trying to get rid of them that badly. maybe this is the first hints of price reduction on prime if tf-700 is to be released towards end of the year(as stated by a Jr. Asus manager in an email that was posted before).
maybe best buy has alot of units and that's their sale price for the moment? Who knows? but there aren't any facts to back up prime discontinuation yet. until the fat lady sings, Prime lives on. I'd say if its on sale for that price, people better run to the stores and get this great tablet for that reduced price
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True, but for some reason.. those threads got deleted. Plus, the OP didn't state anything about being discontinued or the status of Transformer Prime. He simply stated that he found a Prime in clearance section.
Oh, and if you exclude HP with HP Touchpad firesale... can you think of any Tablet OEM making a statement for discontinued product?
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Exactly, nobodys going to advertise they are discontinuing a product, the natural progression is old stuff gets discontinued as new stiff comes in.
Also, definitely agree! If you can get a discounted prime, have at er, its a great tablet despite the issues people complain about, very good for games, movies, etc.
Why are all these people so concerned that the Prime is being discontinued anyways?
I own I Prime, I love my Prime.
I've owned Android devices since they first came out (Yes I have a G1 and yes it still actually works).
So what if the Prime is discontinued. I own one. Asus will still support the product (even if they don't want to, I believe the law says they have to).
So what's the big deal?
Just my 2 cents.
Not to add to the speculation because thats no good for anyone, but I purchased my prime about two weeks ago from Nebraska Furnituremart here in Kansas, I was told there were "about 30 in stock". I got the champange that was the only color they had, they also had dock but they were gray. I thought that was strange. Anyway I went back this past week to see if he got any gold docks, the salesman said no but checked to see if he could order me one we both looked at his screen and under thee prime in both colors and dock it read DSC. He told me that meant it was discontinued. So what every it's worth thats been my experience.
As a side note I just read that Toshiba just refreshed their tablet line as well as Samsung is releasing news tablets. It would seem to me if the prime is being phased out, it might be to compete with all these new tablets hitting the market.
ElCamino said:
Just stopped in at BB to check for cases or anything for TP and noticed a sign on the display model showing $449 on clearance. Maybe too many returns or the Infinity is coming out.
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No it isn't. it's $499 and hasn't changed. Trust me, when something changes at Best Buy, I will be one of the first to know.
Dnakaman said:
Why are all these people so concerned that the Prime is being discontinued anyways?
I own I Prime, I love my Prime.
I've owned Android devices since they first came out (Yes I have a G1 and yes it still actually works).
So what if the Prime is discontinued. I own one. Asus will still support the product (even if they don't want to, I believe the law says they have to).
So what's the big deal?
Just my 2 cents.
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+1
ill1 said:
Not to add to the speculation because thats no good for anyone, but I purchased my prime about two weeks ago from Nebraska Furnituremart here in Kansas, I was told there were "about 30 in stock". I got the champange that was the only color they had, they also had dock but they were gray. I thought that was strange. Anyway I went back this past week to see if he got any gold docks, the salesman said no but checked to see if he could order me one we both looked at his screen and under thee prime in both colors and dock it read DSC. He told me that meant it was discontinued. So what every it's worth thats been my experience.
As a side note I just read that Toshiba just refreshed their tablet line as well as Samsung is releasing news tablets. It would seem to me if the prime is being phased out, it might be to compete with all these new tablets hitting the market.
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I may have to go down there and see if I can pick up a dock. I too have a a gold Prime, but I'm thinking I may get a grey dock and mix and match.
Dnakaman said:
I may have to go down there and see if I can pick up a dock. I too have a a gold Prime, but I'm thinking I may get a grey dock and mix and match.
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Glad to see someone from KC on here! BTW I was at the BestBuy on 119th and saw two gray docks in stack as of this afternoon. I was thinking of doing the mix and match thing myself. Good luck.
Just logged on to BB app and took these screenshots. Looks like they are available for in store purchase near me. Still at 499.99.
Prime showed up right away when I searched for tablets and 2nd screenshot show details and in store purchase.
ill1 said:
Glad to see someone from KC on here! BTW I was at the BestBuy on 119th and saw two gray docks in stack as of this afternoon. I was thinking of doing the mix and match thing myself. Good luck.
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I love NFM, they have all kinds of stuff there! Nice to see a fellow KC'er as well around here.
I just bought a C3 yesterday at BestBuy. They had two in stock. As I was checking out another fella was inquiring. I've been waiting for BB to get one in stock for about 3 weeks now. Finally found one. Great tablet... coming from an ipad1 its a great pairing with my SGS2. Already rooted and unlocked with Virtuous Prime 9.4.2.21 v1. Wifi/GPS seem fine and no screen problems as others have reported. Cleared battery stats and will see how the battery life is.