Whats the deal with the Pre-Order. Is this laptop just out of stock? when can I expect it to become available again?Already purchased, just looking forward to receiving it! :P
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how does the graphics card on this machine i belibe is a 5730 ati compare to nvidia 360m. i am interested in playing mw2.
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A2 model? Interesting. Any specs different from the A1? I put the order in last night (3/12) and I hope I get it somewhat soon.
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I am planning to purchase this one too but am wondering what kind of wait there will be... how can we find out?
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Well, I ordered this computer mid-february after reading the internet rumours of the scheduled early march release. Yesterday was 11th, today's the 12th... still no word from Asus, and Amazon's customer service hotline has no info to offer. Anyone know when we'll finally get this thing?
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Any updates on this laptop 'A1' w.r.t to the availability folks? I put myself on the pre ordered and waiting list too but nothings happened for about 5 days..Anyone started receiving them yet?
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@Christopher. I asked one of the many eBay vendors offering this item with the March 11 ship date if he was going to be able to fulfill the March 11th date he claimed. He said yes but that he was way oversold on the item and that Asus was way under-prepared to fulfill the demand. Because of that I went ahead and pre-ordered from Amazon hoping that I would be able to get one. Nothing on Newegg either.Please let us know if you get your order fulfilled. Good luck.Cort
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Another site called "exoticpc" which also sells this product is also doing pre-orders and is is giving at ETA of early March. Still vague but its something. I'm going to hold out for it, the 2 year warranty is worth it!
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@PhilipOriginally many sites and eBay vendors were saying March 11. Now I am seeing March 31 on many (not all) of these sites. I have no idea if anybody has this laptop. I would assume the March 31st date at this point. Hopefully I am wrong. It's a bummer.
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I am in same boat guys, I did notice on eBay a lot of the vendors are saying "pre-order till March 11". Hard to imagine Amazon getting it much later than them. Good luck.
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I want to preorder too, but want to check it out myself before I do so. Bestbuy, Costco, MS Store will also sell these so I'm sure there's going to be a lot of places to buy it from. Maybe MS Store might offer a student discount, or a cleaner Windows with same price. Costco might have it with some other bundle, maybe a carrying case, or some small accessory, just like how they sell WD Passport external hdd with carrying case bundle. I'm going to be patient because I am very picky person on buying tech stuff, and I hate buying and returning stuff even if it is free.
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No I really have been afraid to preorder it as I need it by the 26th of Jan and if it isn't available what is the sense of ordering it.I want the transformer prime 64gb. If it doesn't ger here in time I am in no hurry for it, Then I can wait.
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well, 7/9/08... still Pre-order only. in the meantime, the 'Egg has them in stock and shipping, but only the neutered XP/12GB version.
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@MJ, thanks--I had preordered a couple days ago, but now says not yet shipped. Wonder what's going on?
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It went to pre-order again !!! All the stuff sold out in a few hours !! It must be in real demand I guess :)
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it is amazing laptop, however i would wait until the new version hits the market (has a much more powerful gpu and almost retina display similar to apple products), should be pretty soon!
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yeh i spoke with amazon today and they said there is no update on shipping dates. they "dont know when they will receive the product". i emailed josh at asus and he said "Hi there, They have received their shipments I believe so it should be very soon." Whats up with amazon? i woulda paid the $399 + shipping elsewhere if i knew amazon was going to be lagging.
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I too have been watching this laptop for about a month and a half now. I just purchased one from another seller. I don't think Amazon discontinued it, it's just out of stock for everyone right now. If sellers are getting them back in stock, some are jacking the price up. I also noticed that Amazon has the ASUS Eee PC 1000HA on backorder. If you can find the 1000H, buy it...they're selling like hotcakes!
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I'm almost ready to pull the trigger on this laptop but the fact that it's been available since Dec. 2011 and NOT ONE REVIEW makes me very nervous.The ASUS A53E-EH71 15.6-Inch Laptop has been on Amazons Top 100 Best Sellers in Laptops List at #41 for 30 days plus...I just don't get it.http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/pc/565108/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_pc_1_2_last#3
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Nice. I have been waiting to see if I can get it before I go on my trip, and just emailed amazon today. They told me they had no idea when it would be "released" through them. Sounds like you got lucky, I should have just pre-ordered then too...
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Engadget said it was supposed to be available "mid November" when it was first announced. Newegg doesn't have them yet either. I really wish they would hurry up and put these out.
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dang it, my delivery date just got moved from the 29th to the 30th.... Still not shipped... Oh well, waited 21 days so far, what's another one. Anyone who received it able to post any pictures and reviews of it on amazon? Would like to see real pictures of it being used instead of just stock photos.
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I ordered a blue one this morning and at the time I ordered it said shipping within 2-5 weeks. Now it just says this item is not yet released.Was considering a Dell Mini, but Dell's prices just aren't as good and they don't have a hard drive model.
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Canceled my order with amazon. They need to get their sh it together because several other retailers, even ones on this site are saying they have this laptop in stock and ready to ship. I went to buy.com, hopefully they will ship mine within the next 24 hours, I doubt amazon would have.
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Thanks ASUS, your input is always appreciated. I saw the official specs for the UL30vt and I am excited and my CC is equally excited. It is ready whenever Amazon posts the preorder product page.For others here it is http://gdgt.com/asus/ul30vt/specs/
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Oh, awsome, i was going to ask the same question. Is the 6qt version available for pre-order? Me wants one!