I pre-ordered from J&R. I just spoke with their customer service and i was told that Asus has confirmed to them that the transformer prime will not be available until after January. So sad! That was my Christmas present to myself. Tempted to buy the regular transformer but I may have to wait. I am more than ready to dump the iPad 2.
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ASUS Transformer Prime Delayed Until Next Year Over WiFi Issues? (No, but supply may be limited)
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I pre-ordered from J&R. Just confirmed with them. It is delayed till January.
qft
TheKricket
Newbie
"Yessir! We'll get it on the 19th! So...can we have your $50 now?"
rushmore
Extreme Android User
A few reviews mentioned wifi issues, so maybe ASUS went back and ran a lot sample. Results might have not been favorable.
If software, probably a month away. No telling how long if hardware.
Lenonvo Tegra 3 might beat it to street if hardware.
Regardless, Apple is probably high fiving.
If software, probably a month away. No telling how long if hardware.
Lenonvo Tegra 3 might beat it to street if hardware.
Regardless, Apple is probably high fiving.
pragmatous
Android Enthusiast
Amazon does, whatever you buy from November thru the holidays you can return on or before January 31st.
pragmatous
Android Enthusiast
lol I have been actually because that's one of my 3 phones I'm looking at. Rezound, Razr, and nexus 
- Droid 4 looks interesting too but I'm not sure yet. I think I ruled out the Razr because the screen isn't 720p. anway
The problem with the Asus launch was that there was an actual pre-order usually indicating imminent release and that wasn't even the case to begin with. It wasn't going to be released until the 19th and pre-orders started when? Late November - early December. Now we find out it's delayed until next year.
Nexus isn't even close to being this bad. Yes delayed because of Google wallet and its entirely Verizon's fault but there has been no pre-order chaos. What makes it bad for asus is because it's the holidays. It kind of sets an anger tone to it because people thought they could get it for Christmas and then find out that isn't the case.
I think the lesson learned here is to not release products late into the holidays hoping there are no issues or delays. Instead just say "early first quarter" to avoid this PR nightmare.
- Droid 4 looks interesting too but I'm not sure yet. I think I ruled out the Razr because the screen isn't 720p. anwayThe problem with the Asus launch was that there was an actual pre-order usually indicating imminent release and that wasn't even the case to begin with. It wasn't going to be released until the 19th and pre-orders started when? Late November - early December. Now we find out it's delayed until next year.
Nexus isn't even close to being this bad. Yes delayed because of Google wallet and its entirely Verizon's fault but there has been no pre-order chaos. What makes it bad for asus is because it's the holidays. It kind of sets an anger tone to it because people thought they could get it for Christmas and then find out that isn't the case.
I think the lesson learned here is to not release products late into the holidays hoping there are no issues or delays. Instead just say "early first quarter" to avoid this PR nightmare.
Ibrick
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Do not shoutText, it doesn't accomplish anything besides getting on people's nerves.
Do not use slurs against other posters.
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+1 to rushmore - this is going to be one heck of a device!!!
rushmore
Extreme Android User
Checked with Amazon this morning and they have been notified by Asus that they are having a problem with production and they are not sure when they will be available. Mine was set for a January 11th ship date, but it appears that is not a good date now
Curious if ASUS main HQ publishes any information to refute or support. Seems if anything will slow the device down to a shipping crawl for volume, will be the new Tegra 3 chip.
If there is any substance to current rumors, we should hear by tomorrow. ASUS is pretty good for letting customers know status.
Ibrick
Android Expert
Nvidia has always been ahead of the curve with their processors. The Tegra 2 was ready and sitting around waiting for manufacturers to catch up. So much so that they skipped the midlife cycle update. Same thing with the Tegra 3, their roadmap has been to have this chip on store shelves already, so I would guess/hope they have enough production already in place to keep up.
My guess would be that ASUS wouldn't be able to satisfy all the pre orders and get enough product to retailers at the same time. That could be due to any number of suppliers or ASUS themselves not having the capacity, but I'd be surprised if Nvidia was the one holding production back.
ASUS: Transformer Prime still on Schedule to Launch this Year
But supply still an issue.
I'm changing the title of this thread - if I did it wrong, please PM me, thanks!
OBTW - because some comments were voluntarily withdrawn, I've shortened the thread to remove the history of those exchanges.
But supply still an issue.
I'm changing the title of this thread - if I did it wrong, please PM me, thanks!
OBTW - because some comments were voluntarily withdrawn, I've shortened the thread to remove the history of those exchanges.
Lock-N-Load
Android Expert
I suspect staff are woefully ill-informed. Gamestop, who came on the scene late in terms of PO and supposedly selling them, is going to get them and have stock and Amazon will not?
Several sources quote Asus as saying that "shipments will start on the 19th of December." I wonder what shipments they're referring to. That is, do they mean shipping from Taiwan (or wherever it's made), or from vendors such as Amazon? Any guesses on who's shipping what and when and to whom?