release date Does anyone know when this laptop is supposed to arrive?Thanks
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I have just checked with an Amazon.com rep along with Asus themselves. They both say that the release date will in the week of March 7th.
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The fix has been issued for the Sandy Bridge issue - just a bios update.. I am really waiting for this laptop to come out - but Apple is said to release Sandy Bridge laptops in March... if Asus doesn't release this computer by then or one with the second generation processors and USB 3.0 - then they will loose a potential costumer!
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Hi, thank you for your interest in this product!We shipped units to Amazon on 2/25. It looks like one of their fulfillment centers has received and started shipping units, but some of their fc's have not. We shipped more than enough units to cover the pre-order demand, so if you have pre-ordered, your unit will ship as soon as Amazon receives them (though I believe you may get a confirmation email from Amazon first).Thanks again!
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By the time they release this, there are going to better options available. Asus should have Sandy Bridge in 13.3" by then. Maybe they just might scrap this model altogether. This should have USB 3.0 and it doesn't. There is a U31JG-A1 available elsewhere but for $814!! Not sure what the X stands for on this model.
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I would love to own a 13' Macbook Pro. In fact, it would be my ideal laptop. I just can't justify dropping $1,200+ for an Apple laptop with similar specs to this Asus notebook, even if they do get Sandy Bridge in March.
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I ordered one this week because it was fifty dollars off and eligible for Amazon Prime shipping. I just wish they would give us a release date.
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I'm ready to order this now but I don't think I can wait until the second week of March.
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ASUS U31JG-A1 13.3-Inch Laptop (Silver)This other laptop has been available to order for a few weeks now. It is an almost identical machine, but with a 500GB hard drive and a silver-colored chassis. The black model that is not yet available is cheaper, with a 320GB hard drive a black-colored chassis, and identical components in every other slot. It seems like a very nice little machine, and if I'm not mistaken the Sandy Bridge processor line was recalled for some reason. I honestly have no need for the latest and greatest processor, or USB 3.0 support. I'll be just fine with this little core i3 380m. It beats an Intel Core 2 Duo. ASUS U31JG-A1 13.3-Inch Laptop (Silver)This other laptop has been available to order for a few weeks now. It is an almost identical machine, but with a 500GB hard drive and a silver-colored chassis. The black model that is not yet available is cheaper, with a 320GB hard drive a black-colored chassis, and identical components in every other slot. It seems like a very nice little machine, and if I'm not mistaken the Sandy Bridge processor line was recalled for some reason. I honestly have no need for the latest... » Read More ASUS U31JG-A1 13.3-Inch Laptop (Silver)This other laptop has been available to order for a few weeks now. It is an almost identical machine, but with a 500GB hard drive and a silver-colored chassis. The black model that is not yet available is cheaper, with a 320GB hard drive a black-colored chassis, and identical components in every other slot. It seems like a very nice little machine, and if I'm not mistaken the Sandy Bridge processor line was recalled for some reason. I honestly have no need for the latest and greatest processor, or USB 3.0 support. I'll be just fine with this little core i3 380m. It beats an Intel Core 2 Duo. « Show Less
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I also ordered one last week. I asked an Amazon representation and he said that the estimated release date is the 2nd week of march 2011. I hope it's earlier than that...
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I thought this laptop had already been released. As a matter of fact, I thought it was released on 3 March 2010. Is Amazon not selling the laptops until a later date?
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Yesterday, Amazon changed the status of this product to "In Stock". I pulled the trigger and ordered the ASUS. I was notified this morning via e-mail that the laptop had been shipped. I am looking forward to its arrival.
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My order status is still "pre-order." Anyone knows when it will ship? My laptop is broken so I'm counting on this Macbook air.
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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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@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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Hello, We deeply apologize as unfortunately we do not have this information. This laptop has been packaged and will be ready to ship once sold and paid for.Thank you,New Open Box
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hmm i wonder if Asus is actually building these and sending them out. it seems that Amazon isn't restocking these until there's an order bases on the difference of ship dates depending on when the order is placed.the CSR i talked to said most of the time the item will ship out earlier than it states on the website, crossing my fingers on it ship out before the end of this week..
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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.
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I ordered mine on 8/18 and was given a mid-September to early October time-frame. However, I just received notice that the computer was shipped today (!!!). Just wanted to update everyone.
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I ordered my white Macbook (2.0 GHz, Superdrive) today(June 1st). My estimated ship date is June 7th. Thats better than I had hoped.
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I asked the customer service when it's going to be available and this is what I got:"I apologize for any inconvenience this causes, but at this time "Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) White " is unavailable to us and we're not sure if we'll be able to obtain it in the future."Wow they are not even sure if they are going to get it yet...
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I placed mine on May 8th, but haven't seen mine ship yet. Could anyone whose MacBook Pro 17" has shipped please let us know when you ordered it?
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Just got this in my inbox from amazon, doesn't look good.Hello,"ASUS UL80Vt-A1 14-Inch Thin and Light Black Laptop" hasn't been released yet and the expected release date is not known. We'll make sure to update our website listing when we know more.As soon as the item has been released, we'll be able to ship it toyou. As per our standard policy, we do not charge you for itemsuntil they enter the shipping process, so you will not be chargedfor this item until it is available and we have shipped it to you.What the crap??? Just got this in my inbox from amazon, doesn't look good.Hello,"ASUS UL80Vt-A1 14-Inch Thin and Light Black Laptop" hasn't been released yet and the expected release date is not known. We'll make sure to update our website listing when we know more.As soon as the item has been released, we'll be able to ship it toyou. As per our standard policy, we do not charge you for itemsuntil they enter the shipping process, so you will not be chargedfor this item until it is available and we have shipped it to you.What the... » Read More Just got this in my inbox from amazon, doesn't look good.Hello,"ASUS UL80Vt-A1 14-Inch Thin and Light Black Laptop" hasn't been released yet and the expected release date is not known. We'll make sure to update our website listing when we know more.As soon as the item has been released, we'll be able to ship it toyou. As per our standard policy, we do not charge you for itemsuntil they enter the shipping process, so you will not be chargedfor this item until it is available and we have shipped it to you.What the crap??? « Show Less
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Edward,You're very welcome. I ordered it straightly from Amazon one week and a half ago when it was $949. General impression about it - I love it! It is super fast. My previous laptop was based on Core 2 Duo (2 GB RAM) and the difference in speed is very noticeable.
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I ordered mine on April 7th of this year and I got my confirmation e-mail from Amazon today saying I will be getting mine on Thursday May 8th. I'm assuming that anyone who ordered it after or at the same time will not be getting a release date delivery and those who ordered it before April 7th will either get theirs on the release date, Wednesday, or Thursday.
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Does any one know if there's really a big difference with the spec difference of this laptop between amazon and newegg? I WANT THIS LAPTOP by at least the beginning of February! If this sweet baby doesn't come in stock by the middle of January I will`buy it from Newegg before they go out of stock too! And what's with their extra 50 bucks anyway?! Come on AMAZON work with me here! WORK WITH ME!