According to some sites the prime has been discontinued.
Hoping this isn't really the case.
And I cannot post outside links.
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Oh rly?
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How are you going to throw out a statement like that and not even post these sources?????
False..lmfao. try again buddy.
My face? It is currently in my palms.
Asked by the OP to post this... remember, don't shot the messenger.
http://www.excaliberpc.com/610469/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime.html
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I have no idea why... can't watch the video, and I still haven't seen where is says it's discontinued... OHHH.... he's talking about the availability to purchase it... Dude, that probably just means they are out of stock!
It also says "or vendor". They're probably not able to get their hands on stock right now
Well, when I went to Best Buy to get my TFP replaced, she said that they couldn't replace it, because the particular model Grey TF201 32GB had been discontinued. Then she did an OMS and was able to send a new one to me. So I don't know. It's possible. But if it is. Asus owes us all New TF700t.
There's talk of this over at transformerforums also, I personally don't think it's true. Although if Asus is getting back the majority of the Primes sold as RMAs it might be their only choice.
My guess is that they'll fulfill their orders and then stop production of it and attempt to address the issues, allow a swap with the new one for those who have already bought it and then gut the old ones and put the the insides into the new casing and maybe sell them for a slightly discounted price.
Obvious this is just a theory, but I would like to see thi happen.
Getting the same thing at a much larger retailer: Newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230219
well damn..
It doesn't make sense for them to skip a whole price point, having the original transformer at $400, the Prime at $500 and the TF700 at $600. I'm betting this will discontinue this particular model, and replace it with the Prime+ or something like that which is just the Prime, but with the back casing from the TF700 to solve the wifi/gps issues.
Returns cost them money
Maybe they just don't want the hastle and expense of all the returns.
my second prime seems ok (just received 2 days ago) but hearing this news, what will it mean to those who keep it? Is it better to return it and wait for the new one or keep it and hope Asus will still support us and continue to update the original prime's software 6 months from now? I only have 1 week left to return....
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.
mazjohn said:
my second prime seems ok (just received 2 days ago) but hearing this news, what will it mean to those who keep it? Is it better to return it and wait for the new one or keep it and hope Asus will still support us and continue to update the original prime's software 6 months from now? I only have 1 week left to return....
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Pretty much always better to wait for a new anything, if you have an alternative till then.
Asus should support it as far as updates for a while, they are even updating the original. Why wouldn't they?
Wasn't it reported Asus admitted it has a design compromise and removed GPS from the specs on some ASUS sites?
MAybe shipments are delayed as they are removing GPS from the box label?
Or are they going to change the design slightly to allow it to work better, who knows...
From a resale point of view it may drop in value quicker than normal.
Possibly a tweaked current model design,
won't be long till the iPad 3 is out and also the enhanced hi-res Prime.
Then Windows 8 transformer type tablets will hit with a big impact.
But today the Prime is still selling at a premium on eBay .
aww.... is that true and official?
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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:
This should put the rumours to rest, I think.
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Dude, WIFI being bad before the release was also FALSE RUMORS. Guess what? They weren't.
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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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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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Yea id like go know what the bad news is as well?
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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.
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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.
My prime has some minor problems (something Loos inside and one corner of the screen is like unstuck or something) so I'm gonna return it to best bug soon. But I'm wondering how long I need to wait to get the second generation of primes to get in stick at places like amazon.
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there is no second generation prime. if you exchange now, chances are good to get one with issues fixed found in some units. As far as GPS goes, depending on when u get the prime, its likely to be taken out of the Prime or drivers for it disabled. Since Asus knows of the issues now, most new units should be corrected now. wait at least a week or 2 if you can. the longer you hold off, more than likely get a newer unit with problems fixed.
Actually reading your post again, if its just a screen issue, you could just exchange it now and new unit should be fine. I have one of first ones when it came out and have no screen issues.
Thanks I think I'm gonna go to best buy this weekend to return it. If Amazon has then in stock I'll probably get it from them this time.
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Better yet,
#1 Since no one know when primes or docks are being shipped until they are given a tracking #
#2 Since, we can get no real straight answers on GPS/WIFI etc...
Why would you muddy up the forums with questions like these? Not trying to be a ****, just get tired of people posting things that NO ONE can answer, or if they can won't.
IMO, some people have too much time on their hands and will never be happy with a product unless they make it themselves, then they will be the only on happy as others will find flaws. THERE WILL NEVER BE A PERFECT PRODUCT PEOPLE!!! If there were there would never be "The next best thing".
Jumps off soapbox....
Also, I was a lucky one and got the 1st TP at my gamestop and I love it! My Dock arrives Tuesday from Newegg, screw you Amazon! (I was one one the ones who had my TP and dock canceled in their big SNAFU and re-ordered it when they allowed us to and canceled after I got confirmation I was getting from others that I ordered afterwards but getting it sooner.
I think it's a very valid question just in case someone might have a good idea answer. There are tons of folks on this sight with loads of information.
I am happy with my Prime but I am also not quite sure if it's *right*. I know the browser is slow but I've switched browsers and I still get rendering problems and blinking checkered board swatches all the time. I've read the touch screen calibration thread several times over and I think mine is kinda iffy there, too. Especially corners and when I'm trying to place the curser back in the middle of a paragraph or sentence.
So my thought right now is to wait it out, see what more I can find out, I have until early February to return it. Maybe by then newer production units will be out and perhaps there will fewer issues. Sometimes I think mine is perfect, other times I wonder. Now that more are available I am going to compare mine to a friends, look at the at Best Buy, and make sure mine is "right". It's damn close, I just want to make sure.
I'm not due to receive mine until the end of this month and maybe it's a blessing in this case since Asus' production line is probably going through an overhaul in quality and inspection. Your decision to wait it out may be worthwhile, at least until the ICS is ota and then you'll find out if it fixes your problems.
3G version of Prime expected in March per this article http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aALL&ID=201201060022
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3G version of Prime expected in March per this article http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aALL&ID=201201060022
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Holy ****... that's news to me... first and only story I've see saying a 3G version is coming. Wonder is they didn't have it confused with Acer??
Removing GPS from the spec sheet or the Prime?
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there is no second generation prime. if you exchange now, chances are good to get one with issues fixed found in some units. As far as GPS goes, depending on when u get the prime, its likely to be taken out of the Prime or drivers for it disabled. Since Asus knows of the issues now, most new units should be corrected now. wait at least a week or 2 if you can. the longer you hold off, more than likely get a newer unit with problems fixed.
Actually reading your post again, if its just a screen issue, you could just exchange it now and new unit should be fine. I have one of first ones when it came out and have no screen issues.
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The ASUS FB posting said they were removing the GPS from the spec sheet not the chip from the tablet. Have you seen other information regarding any other action they are taking? I assume their FB announcement meant it would not be an advertised feature but the capability would still exist as an unadvertised feature.
Today was the official launch of the TP in The Netherlands and Asus Benelux confirmed there will be a 3G version within 3 months.
BTW Preorders were up today, ordered a 64 Gb Amathyst Grey.
Delivery Januari 10
[Q] May I assume that a 3G version could be used in wifi only mode and the only drawback would be the higher purchase price (no data charges if you never sign up for a 3G plan).
It appears something new may be on the way:
http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aALL&ID=201201060022
they should let us exchange for the 3g
model for free!!!
I wonder if this model will be the same size and work with the same dock?
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they should let us exchange for the 3g
model for free!!!
I wonder if this model will be the same size and work with the same dock?
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I wonder if this is for real at all... this is the first I've herd of it, and this is the only website reporting it. Wonder if any more info. will be released next week at CES???
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Prime 3G
And though the company’s German arm previously stated that there were no plans to bring a mobile broadband version of the tablet to market, another part of the Asus seems to think differently. Tablet Writings reports that the Asus office in charge of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg stated that a 3G Transformer Prime will be available some time in the future.
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I'm not allowed to post the link to the source but it should be found on androidcommunity.com
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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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:
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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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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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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 was speaking with Aaron from the special TF201 hotline for GPS/WIFI/BT. I have removed the phone number due to ASUS preference that TF201 owner use their product support line at 1-888-678-3688.
I called to arrange to a second RMA for a TF201 unit that he would personally check over for me. But he informed me that I should now wait because new parts are currently being manufactured that will "fix a lot of the problems with GPS/WIFI". He said they're expected to arrive in USA by the end of March. Aaron said the news came from Taiwan this morning.
All I can say is awesome! This is the hardware update we've been waiting for. Keep your fingers crossed that the engineers get it right this time.
This is good news for the ones who are stuck with their Primes.
For me, that's too much of a long wait. I'll probably just return my Prime and get the TF700T instead and forget about all the Prime nightmares.
ASUS may not want this phone number posted publicly. The reason I gave it was for others TF201 owners to be able to call and confirm the new part story. Perhaps, if the phone number is removed, ASUS could make a public statement here in order to give credibility to the GPS/WIFI/BT fix.
Thanks.
Works for me
Now I do not have to figure out how to get a TF700T back for my prime. I don't the mind "lower" res screen I have now
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Now I do not have to figure out how to get a TF700T back for my prime. I don't the mind "lower" res screen I have now
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Exactly what I was thinking. And good for ASUS because they keep my money.
This is indeed interesting, because if they really can resolve the GPS/wifi/BT issues with some new parts, that'll mean that the Prime will definitely continue on as a product and the TF700 really will simply be a higher-end device. I'd probably go ahead and send mine in to get fixed, although I'm happy with mine as it is now.
Personally, I'm still torn between wanting the performance benefits of a 1280X800 screen vs. a 1920X1200 screen (that's 2.25 times the pixels when the TF700 will only have about a 10% increase in Tegra 3 clock speed) as compared to having better text for ebook reading. I'm thinking I'm happy with what I have now, but I have to admit to a nagging doubt. If the rest of the issues could be resolved, I think maybe the money I saved over the TF700 will make up the difference.
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I was speaking with Aaron from the special TF201 hotline for GPS/WIFI/BT.Sorry if I'm not supposed to give the phone number out, but I do need others to call him too so that this post has credibility.
I called to arrange to a second RMA for a TF201 unit that he would personally check over for me. But he informed me that I should now wait because new parts are currently being manufactured that will "fix a lot of the problems with GPS/WIFI". He said they're expected to arrive in USA by the end of March. Aaron said the news came from Taiwan this morning.
All I can say is awesome! This is the hardware update we've been waiting for. Keep your fingers crossed that the engineers get it right this time.
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Sounds like good news. But I don't trust the RMA ogres handling my TFP.
Not sure if I will send mine in when the fix is available, my Wifi works fine and my gps works outdoors(but not good indoors--but I don't care).
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This is indeed interesting, because if they really can resolve the GPS/wifi/BT issues with some new parts, that'll mean that the Prime will definitely continue on as a product and the TF700 really will simply be a higher-end device. I'd probably go ahead and send mine in to get fixed, although I'm happy with mine as it is now.
Personally, I'm still torn between wanting the performance benefits of a 1280X800 screen vs. a 1920X1200 screen (that's 2.25 times the pixels when the TF700 will only have about a 10% increase in Tegra 3 clock speed) as compared to having better text for ebook reading. I'm thinking I'm happy with what I have now, but I have to admit to a nagging doubt. If the rest of the issues could be resolved, I think maybe the money I saved over the TF700 will make up the difference.
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Right. The TF201 then fits in the middle of the pack. Thanks for not abandoning us ASUS.
hopefully when the new parts are available, RMAing the prime will be quick and shipping paid by asus
I hope these changes make their way into new units soon. I have an extended warranty with the retailer that I could exercise instead
This is good news indeed, thanks for posting it. But yeah, as it's been mentioned, it might be best to remove the number. By the same token, it would also be nice if Asus could confirm that these fixes are coming. They may not want to do so publicly if they don't want to deal with a colossal flood of RMAs, though...
There is nothing wrong with he gps. It will never get better.
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What would be the procedure for this? Because for the life of me, I cannot find my freaking receipt. I have the one for my dock.....am I screwed? I still have all the emails from best buy, order numbers, confirmation etc....but alas no receipt
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What would be the procedure for this? Because for the life of me, I cannot find my freaking receipt. I have the one for my dock.....am I screwed? I still have all the emails from best buy, order numbers, confirmation etc....but alas no receipt
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They can probably base it off your serial # as to when they shipped it out. I know Acer does it if you dont have a receipt. Which in your case should still be well within 1 yr.
Order # should work too in most cases.
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What would be the procedure for this? Because for the life of me, I cannot find my freaking receipt. I have the one for my dock.....am I screwed? I still have all the emails from best buy, order numbers, confirmation etc....but alas no receipt
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You should be able to request a duplicate receipt from retailer.
Wow, great news and really hope it's true.
I'm still waiting on replacement for my current prime, but I heard it could take another few weeks. With a possible fix in sight I can wait 2 extra months if needed
Will keep the prime, because it's perfect when wifi is fixed. GPS will be nice.
This resolution is good enough for common use and for ebooks I'm still going to buy a Sony eReader: too much reflection on the prime although IPS+ is indeed bright.
BTW this resolution is better (faster) for gaming than HD on Tegra3 (T700 does come with Snapdragon and tegra3 model right?)
So will this be covered if I unlocked my bootloader and stuff? Or can I do it myself?
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So will this be covered if I unlocked my bootloader and stuff? Or can I do it myself?
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Precisely the reason why I'm not going near unlockers for the duration of my warranty. Sorry that I didn't answer your question.
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I was speaking with Aaron from the special TF201 hotline for GPS/WIFI/BT. Sorry if I'm not supposed to give the phone number out, but I do need others to call him too so that this post has credibility.
I called to arrange to a second RMA for a TF201 unit that he would personally check over for me. But he informed me that I should now wait because new parts are currently being manufactured that will "fix a lot of the problems with GPS/WIFI". He said they're expected to arrive in USA by the end of March. Aaron said the news came from Taiwan this morning.
All I can say is awesome! This is the hardware update we've been waiting for. Keep your fingers crossed that the engineers get it right this time.
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Now, if that was made official, then there would be some hope. As it stands, we cannot yet believe it. Would not be the first time tech support people misinformed customers.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.