ASUS Transformer Prime pre-orders available from EXPANSYS

13 December 2011 by Discuss (21)

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ASUS and their hotly anticipated quad-core tablet the Transformer Prime has been causing a bit of a stir lately. Selling out everywhere before it’s even available and multiple online retailers having to turn away pre-orders. I know many of our readers have been looking for a place to order so today we have some great news — Expansys-USA has opened up pre-orders and you can get one now, but you’d better hurry.

What’s even better is the fact they are also allowing a coupon code making the Prime just $480 for the 32GB version. Just apply the coupon “20OFFLS” at checkout and you’ll have the best deal around — on the best tablet around. The online retailer isn’t listing quantity like the did with the Galaxy Nexus, or a shipping date but at least they’ll throw in free shipping.

A few recent rumors went around that the Prime was being delayed for WiFi issues but we experienced zero issues while enjoying it for a full review. All the details and more are available below from our new Story Timeline. We have heard scattered reports that Canada’s supply might be a bit low and delayed but last we heard from ASUS everything was on track and as planned for the US.

Head down to EXPANSYS if you are still interested in a pre-order before they are all gone.

Device Specifications and Information
Device Info
    Device Name : Transformer Prime
    Manufactuer : Asus
    Carrier : NA
    Announced Date : November 09, 2011
    Release Date : December 19, 2011
    Also Known As : Transformer 2
Display
  • Screen Size : 10.10 Inch
  • Resolution : 1280x800
  • Screen Type : IPS+
Dimension & Weight
  • Height : 10.35 Inch
  • Width : 7.12 Inch
  • Depth : .33 Inch
  • Weight : 586 Grams
Battery & Power
    Battery Type:
  • Lithium Polymer
  • Battery Capacity : 6579 mAh
  • Talk Time : NA
  • Stand By Time : NA
Software
    Android OS:
  • 4.0.x
    Audio Playback:
  • AAC
  • AAC+
  • MP3
  • WMA
    Video Playback:
  • h.263
  • h.264 / AVC
  • MPEG-4 (MP4)
Hardware
    CPU : Tegra 3
    CPU Clock Speed : 1400 Mhz
    Core : 4
    Ram : 1024 MB
    Internal Storage : 64 GB
    Front Facing Camera :
    Camera Resolution : 8 MP
    External Storage:
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
    Camera Features:
  • Auto focus
  • Flash
  • 1080p Video Recording
    Sensors:
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient light
    QWERTY :
Cellular Network
Device Connectivity
    Wi-Fi:
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
    Bluetooth:
  • Bluetooth 3.0
    Location Features:
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • Wi-Fi location
    FM Radio :
    NFC :

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  • http://twitter.com/NGagen Mark Wiggins

    Just an FYI, you will need to add another item if you get the 32GB.. The coupon code only works with orders over $500 ($499.99 doesn’t count).  Also, I saw no option for overnight shipping if you are into that.

  • http://twitter.com/NGagen Mark Wiggins

    Just an FYI, you will need to add another item if you get the 32GB.. The coupon code only works with orders over $500 ($499.99 doesn’t count).  Also, I saw no option for overnight shipping if you are into that.

  • http://twitter.com/NGagen Mark Wiggins

    Just an FYI, you will need to add another item if you get the 32GB.. The coupon code only works with orders over $500 ($499.99 doesn’t count).  Also, I saw no option for overnight shipping if you are into that.

    • http://www.androidcommunity.com Cory Gunther

      ahhh.. Thanks for the information. Add a $4.00 micro-HDMI cable so you can stream to your HDTV — then use the coupon code!

      winning!

    • http://www.androidcommunity.com Cory Gunther

      ahhh.. Thanks for the information. Add a $4.00 micro-HDMI cable so you can stream to your HDTV — then use the coupon code!

      winning!

    • http://www.androidcommunity.com Cory Gunther

      ahhh.. Thanks for the information. Add a $4.00 micro-HDMI cable so you can stream to your HDTV — then use the coupon code!

      winning!

  • Jdbaker82

    Thanks for posting this I really hope I get it before Christmas any idea how good EXPANSYS is with their shipping?

  • Jdbaker82

    Thanks for posting this I really hope I get it before Christmas any idea how good EXPANSYS is with their shipping?

  • Jdbaker82

    Thanks for posting this I really hope I get it before Christmas any idea how good EXPANSYS is with their shipping?

  • Matt Davis

    It looks like they do NOT have the keyboard dock available for the Prime.  (Unless I’m overlooking it somehow.)

  • Matt Davis

    It looks like they do NOT have the keyboard dock available for the Prime.  (Unless I’m overlooking it somehow.)

  • Matt Davis

    It looks like they do NOT have the keyboard dock available for the Prime.  (Unless I’m overlooking it somehow.)

  • Upirons

    Thanks for the post. I pre-ordered from Amazon and it says it will arrive January 18th with the Dock arriving Jan 6th. Just my luck to get the dock first…

    So last night I pre-ordered with Expansys thanks to your post and this morning they said that they expect to receive their shipments on December 23rd. No word from them yet on getting a Saturday delivery so I may not get it for Xmas but I would be fine with getting it on the 26th.

    Since they do not sell the dock I will just keep my Amazon pre-order for that and cancel the Amazon order for the tablet (after making sure that I receive my tablet from Expansys first of course).

    Hope that helps someone else who’s on the fence. I haven’t heard of Expansys before but so far they seem to be legit and were very honest about the ship date with me.

    • newcscsl

      I ordered the tablet yesterday, but never got any e-mail today saying that the tablet will ship. Anyone else in the dark for this?

      • Sam Stranzin

        The conformation email that I got from them stated, “This will be processed when stock is recieved and a further email sent confirming pricing”

  • Upirons

    Thanks for the post. I pre-ordered from Amazon and it says it will arrive January 18th with the Dock arriving Jan 6th. Just my luck to get the dock first…

    So last night I pre-ordered with Expansys thanks to your post and this morning they said that they expect to receive their shipments on December 23rd. No word from them yet on getting a Saturday delivery so I may not get it for Xmas but I would be fine with getting it on the 26th.

    Since they do not sell the dock I will just keep my Amazon pre-order for that and cancel the Amazon order for the tablet (after making sure that I receive my tablet from Expansys first of course).

    Hope that helps someone else who’s on the fence. I haven’t heard of Expansys before but so far they seem to be legit and were very honest about the ship date with me.

  • Upirons

    Thanks for the post. I pre-ordered from Amazon and it says it will arrive January 18th with the Dock arriving Jan 6th. Just my luck to get the dock first…

    So last night I pre-ordered with Expansys thanks to your post and this morning they said that they expect to receive their shipments on December 23rd. No word from them yet on getting a Saturday delivery so I may not get it for Xmas but I would be fine with getting it on the 26th.

    Since they do not sell the dock I will just keep my Amazon pre-order for that and cancel the Amazon order for the tablet (after making sure that I receive my tablet from Expansys first of course).

    Hope that helps someone else who’s on the fence. I haven’t heard of Expansys before but so far they seem to be legit and were very honest about the ship date with me.

  • Serenity_moon

    but the system write thet the coupon is already in use

  • Jdbaker82

    Figured I would let you guys know I talked to Expansys today and their orders are delayed until Jan 20th so I cancelled my pre order…. what good is a pre order if you dont get it until everyone will have them in stock anyway this was a waste of time.

    • C H

      suckage

  • http://profiles.google.com/bobsharak Bob Sharak

    The Expansys experience really stank. You should write on how poorly they lived up to their promise. And NEVER advertise another of their promotions.