Pre-Order Removed Anyone else notice that this was up for pre-order then suddenly was taken down. The keyboard is still up for pre-order tho. And why does the manufacturer's page link to a dead item page?http://asustablets.us/ Pre-Order Removed Anyone else notice that this was up for pre-order then suddenly was taken down. The keyboard is still up for pre-order tho. And why does the manufacturer's page link to a dead... » Read More Pre-Order Removed Anyone else notice that this was up for pre-order then suddenly was taken down. The keyboard is still up for pre-order tho. And why does the manufacturer's page link to a dead item page?http://asustablets.us/ « Show Less
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Like many others, I received the email from Amazon today informing me that my order had been cancelled. I totally understand if they don't have the product to sell - what seems strange to me is that they would cancel the orders. Why not just send an email, letting us know it might be a few more weeks? That way we'd still be near the front of the line (in the Amazon queue). Or we could cancel the orders ourselves if we wanted to.I wonder if something went awry with their relationship with Asus, since Amazon isn't listed anymore as a recommended place to pre-order the tablet on the Asus website. Like many others, I received the email from Amazon today informing me that my order had been cancelled. I totally understand if they don't have the product to sell - what seems strange to me is that they would cancel the orders. Why not just send an email, letting us know it might be a few more weeks? That way we'd still be near the front of the line (in the Amazon queue). Or we could cancel the orders ourselves if we wanted to.I wonder if something went awry with their relationship with Asus, since Amazon isn't listed anymore as a recommended place to pre-order the tablet on... » Read More Like many others, I received the email from Amazon today informing me that my order had been cancelled. I totally understand if they don't have the product to sell - what seems strange to me is that they would cancel the orders. Why not just send an email, letting us know it might be a few more weeks? That way we'd still be near the front of the line (in the Amazon queue). Or we could cancel the orders ourselves if we wanted to.I wonder if something went awry with their relationship with Asus, since Amazon isn't listed anymore as a recommended place to pre-order the tablet on the Asus website. « Show Less
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Here is the LATEST OFFICIAL news from Asus :From the Asus Twitter feed :http://twitter.com/#!/ASUSwe arent sure why amazon is cancelling orders right now but we are looking into it. thanks.Based on that, one might speculate it has something to do with their Kindle Fire. It would be very un-amazon like to do that. But unless there are issues with the first batch, it makes no sense.DO NOT quote this discussion post to Amazon (for the benefit of other consumers) or they will delete it. Use your commonsense and directly inform them of the twitter post. Here is the LATEST OFFICIAL news from Asus :From the Asus Twitter feed :http://twitter.com/#!/ASUSwe arent sure why amazon is cancelling orders right now but we are looking into it. thanks.Based on that, one might speculate it has something to do with their Kindle Fire. It would be very un-amazon like to do that. But unless there are issues with the first batch, it makes no sense.DO NOT quote this discussion post to Amazon (for the benefit of other consumers) or they will delete it. Use your commonsense and directly inform them of... » Read More Here is the LATEST OFFICIAL news from Asus :From the Asus Twitter feed :http://twitter.com/#!/ASUSwe arent sure why amazon is cancelling orders right now but we are looking into it. thanks.Based on that, one might speculate it has something to do with their Kindle Fire. It would be very un-amazon like to do that. But unless there are issues with the first batch, it makes no sense.DO NOT quote this discussion post to Amazon (for the benefit of other consumers) or they will delete it. Use your commonsense and directly inform them of the twitter post. « Show Less
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Already pre-ordered from tiger direct....sad really the lack of info from Amazon on this pre order. Best buy, tiger direct, B&H; all have pre orders up but they don't?Oh well guess the don't want my money.
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The person in the marketing department who is responsible for the ASUS twitter account probably has no real knowledge of any orders/supply chain operations.
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Whatever stock Buy.com had is gone now. The Amazon "Not yet available/Pre-order" message is back up at the MSRP. Can't believe I caught this a a 33% discount. Hope I'm not getting scammed and these were early release units to generate some interest and reviews??!
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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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Thank you for following up with me. I actually got the keyboard to work properly. It was probably my lack of knowledge. So all is well with my keyboard and I love it. Thank you
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I saw the gold version up yesterday for an hour or so available for pre-order then it went away. I'm waiting for the grey one to be put up. This will be my first tablet and I'm pretty excited about it.
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So which is it? My understanding is that the Surface 3 has actually been released. I don't want to buy a keyboard that 'almost' fits. (Frankly I can't believe this thing comes without a keyboard.)
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Preordered this and I just received an email from Amazon saying it would be delivered on 10/22. Checking the product page at Amazon, it's no longer pre-order, it's available now.
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I just received an "In-Stock ready to ship" notice from Next Day PC and is cheaper than Price Pros if anyone is interested. Personally, I'm sticking with my pre-order.
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on the site it says expected shipping 1/15/12 also does anyone know if this will be a special limited release or do we have time to save up a bit for such an expensive keyboard? :)
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Kay - In playing with a color version on display at a local store, I think you will like the keyboard. It feels great as well as looks good. I started this post due to not being able to get a hands-on feel for the black keyboard.
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Kent...UPDATE to my Post under C. Watts - I was able to reinstall the keyboard and get the F5 key to work. While the quality of materials is lower on the current generation of keyboards, mine is working fine and the quality is acceptable. As far as spacebar issues and such, I think it's just a break-in period you have to go through. And truthfully, this is the best layout of a keyboard I've ever used. I use it every day, all day long and just would not want to be without the split design.
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Thanks for the info. I deducted that from the many sources posting, but wanted to make sure. Ordered mine 2 days ago. I really like the ergonomics of the keyboard with the 'soft' keys.
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Oh that ridiculous. You don't put out more pre-orders than you will receive stock for. Amazon duped its customers (including myself). The reason for a pre-order is to have it when it is released, that is up to the retailer to ensure. Most people hate Gamestops pre-order policy, but the few times I have done it they have always had enough to meet their pre-orders.Amazon put out more pre-orders than they knew they would get stock for in hopes people would just keep their orders. This has nothing to do with MS.
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It's ridiculous that they didn't include it with the keyboard, I know! I was shocked too. You have to buy it separately. I HIGHLY recommend it too-otherwise you'll be eating up batteries like crazy (especially if you forget to switch it off).
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I would have to agree with E.Salmon on this one too. My delivery date says March 19th, but I doubt it will actually arrive then if yours was slated for next day delivery. More than likely it's another way for amazon and similar sites to keep customers interested in the product by hinting that they had it "in stock" at one time. I would just click the "Notify Me" button at the Razer site and await confirmation. Grrrr
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Craig-did they solve your issue? My case arrived yesterday and the function key isn't working, wondering if I should scrap it and find a different brand/manufacturer.
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I pre-ordered on 9/17 and have nothing positive to report from Amazon. The only thing I've heard from them was on 10/17, they sent me a message asking if I still wanted it. The pre-order wasn't even on the Amazon page for 15 minutes when I ordered it so I wouldn't assume it went to backorder. If it did go to backorder would at least like to know so I can explore other options if needed. I have sent their customer service a message and hope to hear back from them. The item is too high price to receive no information from them.