Better news from Asus of UK Transformer Supplies ?

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Asus UK have published a Press Release with more information on supplies of the Transformer in the UK

http://asus.co.uk/pr/press-release/s...bility-update/

They say that the delays have been caused by "a number of additional testing procedures for the Eee Pad Transformer to ensure an unrivalled user-experience" but that they "are now due to receive a significant quantity of both Eee Pad Transformers and keyboard docks at the end of April/early May (exact date will depend on customs clearance and freight forwarding to our retailers)"

Hopefully that should mean that Amazon etc will be shipping well in advance of the 1st June date they are currently lists and also that people who've ordered the keyboard direct from Asus won't have to wait too long for it.

The reference to "additional testing" is strange and I wonder if they've delayed the shipment in order to ensure it ships with the updated firmware we're expecting RSN.

And it does look like Asus are pleasantly surprised with how well the Transformer has done in initial sales, which bodes well for ongoing support from Asus as well as the honeycomb platform in general.

Originally Posted by Matchstick

Asus UK have published a Press Release with more information on supplies of the Transformer in the UK

http://asus.co.uk/pr/press-release/s...bility-update/

They say that the delays have been caused by "a number of additional testing procedures for the Eee Pad Transformer to ensure an unrivalled user-experience" but that they "are now due to receive a significant quantity of both Eee Pad Transformers and keyboard docks at the end of April/early May (exact date will depend on customs clearance and freight forwarding to our retailers)"

Hopefully that should mean that Amazon etc will be shipping well in advance of the 1st June date they are currently lists and also that people who've ordered the keyboard direct from Asus won't have to wait too long for it.

The reference to "additional testing" is strange and I wonder if they've delayed the shipment in order to ensure it ships with the updated firmware we're expecting RSN.

And it does look like Asus are pleasantly surprised with how well the Transformer has done in initial sales, which bodes well for ongoing support from Asus as well as the honeycomb platform in general.

"We anticipate the additional stock being distributed amongst Comet, PC World, Currys and Carphone Warehouse stores late April/early May, whilst Amazon.co.uk and Ebuyer.com are also taking pre-orders."

As far as I can tell Comet currently have stock available for sale even without receiving new units. Selfishly all I care about is Amazon (since they ship outside of the UK) and ASUS explicitly say they are not giving them any stock.

Well I ordered online from comet and have a delivery date of 28/04. Fingers crossed as the keyboard for 50 quid deal requires registering by 29/04

Originally Posted by wilbur-force

Well I ordered online from comet and have a delivery date of 28/04. Fingers crossed as the keyboard for 50 quid deal requires registering by 29/04

I expect Asus will probably extend that offer!

Regards,

Dave

Yes, I am awaiting an exchange on my orginal one by comet.
They were scheduled to exchange Thursday 21st but have now called to say they will exchange it on the 29th.

Whilst on the phone I was told stock would be coming into the UK this weekend (Sat 23rd / Sun 24th) and delivered to comet on the 27th for possible delivery on 28th or 29th.

Originally Posted by psinno

"We anticipate the additional stock being distributed amongst Comet, PC World, Currys and Carphone Warehouse stores late April/early May, whilst Amazon.co.uk and Ebuyer.com are also taking pre-orders."

As far as I can tell Comet currently have stock available for sale even without receiving new units. Selfishly all I care about is Amazon (since they ship outside of the UK) and ASUS explicitly say they are not giving them any stock.

Amazon should get a shipment this time, it's just the way they wrote it.
Got to the Asus UK site on facebook and read the comments on this ( Sorry i cant link cuz i havent posted 8 times on this site )

edit:
write
/asusuk/posts/166515870072774
after the facebook.com url

Very uncool! They release an update for UK's delay but none for US release.

Originally Posted by IQn

Amazon should get a shipment this time, it's just the way they wrote it.
Got to the Asus UK site on facebook and read the comments on this ( Sorry i cant link cuz i havent posted 8 times on this site )

edit:
write
/asusuk/posts/166515870072774
after the facebook.com url

Not sure I put much faith in a Facebook comment when it seems to contradict a press release. If they meant Amazon are getting stock then they put a lot of work into misleading me. That said it did seem a little strange mentioning Amazon if they were getting no stock.

posted just a few minutes ago on ASUS uk FB page

ASUS UK Amazon.co.uk should have stock earlier than June - once we have confirmed exact date they will update their system.

I originally ordered from Comet and delivery was scheduled for the 28th but was told by somoene else that bestbuy has a few so I cancelled my comet order and now I have one due to arrive on Wednesday via bestbuy