Happy new Year all.
The soon to be released (In Australia) Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime has started popping up on various Aussie sites for Pre-Order. So I wanted to start a watch for the best Pre-Order deals going around.
My research so far has found these deals;
http://www.becextech.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2…
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime 64GB (with keyboard) (PRIORITY DELIVERY + FREE ACCESSORY) AU$869.00
Add to that some options of;
shipping insurance $20
32GB Micro SD $79.95
16GB Micro SD $39.95
8GB Micro SD $29.95
4GB Micro SD $14.95
2GB Micro SD $10
Extended Warranty +1yr $83
Extended Warranty +2yr $111
Extended Warranty +3yr Platinum + Loan Product $140
Extended Warranty +5yr Platinum + Loan Product $175
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/961469 - This shows vast majority of positive comments about website. 1 person mentions about his order getting lost during postage so I would go the $20 insurance.
www.portagadgets.com/australia/Asus-Eee-Pad-Transformer-Prim…
Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime (Amethyst Grey ) - 64 GB AU$836.00
+Shipping $??
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/714326 - A little worried about using them though…
http://www.techrific.com.au/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-6…
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime 64GB AU$869.00
+Shipping $29.95
Extended Warranty (On site or Courier pick and and drop off) +1yr $83
Some goggling of them and whirlpool see's some interesting tales but there's a rep stalking the forums now fixing up past mishaps it seems.
Keep on the look out!
Cheers
$869. That's very expensive for a tablet.