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12/18/11: Amazon accepting orders again!

I just pre ordered 32gb champagne version from best buy the shipping arrival is scheduled for December 18-23 so its a toss up for an official release date. I also ordered the champagne dock and it is supposed to arrive on the 7th of JANUARY why?
 
Drfeetseconds said:
Same here, I wonder if that means they sold out of there preorders?
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I preordered the first night. Shipping date for the tablet says estimated January 5, 2012. I chatted with Amazon rep about this date. Although the date is an estimate, the lady said that Amazon underestimated the demand and that preorders are now indeed sold out. All you can do is sign up for an email notification for when they'll be available for order again. Asus seems to be dropping the ball here. They seriously need to ramp up production.
 
ebolamonkey3 said:
Yes, but SSD is much faster than microSD, no hassle w/ transferring app/media data, and you have the option to add a microSD on top of that if you want to.
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naturally true BUT (1) is it THAT noticeable in the end and (2) a SD card is less than $40-50 but the tablet is $100 more and then you always have a 32gb card ready.

That being said, I kind of admit I wish I would have PO the 64gb and now you cant PO anymore and I don't want to cancel and loose my spot and so... rock & hard place. I also want to stick with Amazon as no taxes (+$40 savings) and free ship (more $$ savings in some instances).
 
JackG058 said:
I preordered the first night. Shipping date for the tablet says estimated January 5, 2012. I chatted with Amazon rep about this date. Although the date is an estimate, the lady said that Amazon underestimated the demand and that preorders are now indeed sold out. All you can do is sign up for an email notification for when they'll be available for order again. Asus seems to be dropping the ball here. They seriously need to ramp up production.
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This isn't Asus' fault yo. If Amazon under estimated the demand, that means Amazon didn't order enough from Asus to begin with. Asus can only make enough to satisfy their demand.
 
Nastro said:
This isn't Asus' fault yo. If Amazon under estimated the demand, that means Amazon didn't order enough from Asus to begin with. Asus can only make enough to satisfy their demand.
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I said in my post that Amazon didn't order enough. I'm still concerned that Asus isn't going to make enough to meet demand. If Asus had plenty, there wouldn't be a waiting list to order from Amazon. Amazon would just keep ordering as long as orders come in. I just want to see Asus and all of the Android manufacturers grow the tablet market and take some Apple shares. Asus is in a good position with this highly spec'd tablet to take some of that "apple pie".
 
JackG058 said:
I said in my post that Amazon didn't order enough. I'm still concerned that Asus isn't going to make enough to meet demand. If Asus had plenty, there wouldn't be a waiting list to order from Amazon. Amazon would just keep ordering as long as orders come in. I just want to see Asus and all of the Android manufacturers grow the tablet market and take some Apple shares. Asus is in a good position with this highly spec'd tablet to take some of that "apple pie".
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I replied with that b/c you said Asus dropped the ball...
 
Nastro said:
I replied with that b/c you said Asus dropped the ball...
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Perhaps I should have worded things differently, but hey, I had just ordered the Prime and I'm totally itching to get it. I can't say with any certainty that they have, but history shows they have before. This thing is huge, and I just hope Asus can produce as much as demand commands. I also hope they do some advertising. Preorders must be pretty huge. Imagine if they start advertising this thing so non-techie folk learn of it. Apple needs some more competition. It only gets better for us as consumers when competition is fierce (and fair...I hate the constant Apple lawsuits).
 
Just got this DROPPED on me in an email from Amazon!!! I pre-ordered DAY ONE!!!!!

"Hello,

Due to a lack of availability from our suppliers, we will not be able to obtain the following item(s) from your order:

"ASUS TF201-B1-GR Eee Pad Transformer Prime 10.1-Inch 32GB Tablet (Amethyst Gray)"

We've canceled the item(s) and apologize for the inconvenience. If you see a charge for the canceled item, we will refund you within 1-2 business days.

If you are still interested in purchasing this item, it may be available from other sellers. "

WORLD CLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! Guess I will not use Amazon anymore. Shoulda just stuck with NewEgg like my gut told me to.....
 
SAberDroid said:
Just got this DROPPED on me in an email from Amazon!!! I pre-ordered DAY ONE!!!!!

"Hello,

Due to a lack of availability from our suppliers, we will not be able to obtain the following item(s) from your order:

"ASUS TF201-B1-GR Eee Pad Transformer Prime 10.1-Inch 32GB Tablet (Amethyst Gray)"

We've canceled the item(s) and apologize for the inconvenience. If you see a charge for the canceled item, we will refund you within 1-2 business days.

If you are still interested in purchasing this item, it may be available from other sellers. "

WORLD CLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! Guess I will not use Amazon anymore. Shoulda just stuck with NewEgg like my gut told me to.....
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Oh man... are you a Amazon Prime customer? I ordered on Nov 23rd the Champagne 32GB and mine still says good to go. I'm a Amazon Prime customer, I wonder if Prime customers get priority????
 
Just got the dreaded cancellation email too, Newegg not taking pre-orders currently. Interestingly they haven't canceled the dock...yet.
 
I am not a Prime Member...don't order enough from them to utilize that....but if it would of GUARANTEED me a TFPrime....I might of done it haha...ho hum...ill keep perusing to see if I can find SOMEWHERE I can get it without having to stand in line day one.... *fingers crossed*
 
Well I was an Amazon Prime member not sure after the lame cancellation...anyway did find it at J&R and they are currently taking pre-orders.
 
Edward and Tytan, what colors did you guys order? Maybe it's just the gray that is short.
 
I'm prime and was just cancelled also. Ordered from J&R. If you sign up for their friends with benefits thing (free) you also get free shipping.
 
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