The ever-shifting launch date of the ASUS Transformer Prime appears to have slipped into 2012. NCIX, an online retailer is apparently sending out emails to customers to tell them of a delay to the December launch due to a Wi-Fi issue:
“Unfortunately, we just received word that the ASUS Transformer Prime has been delayed worldwide and will most likely not be available before Christmas. ASUS feels the WiFi range does not currently meet their standards and has delayed all shipments worldwide. At the moment there is no ETA and no information on available quantities on the first batch.”
NCIX is advising customers to select alternative tablets (with a $25 rebate) if their order is intended as a Christmas gift. Otherwise, they suggest keeping the order to preserve their place in the order queue.
We’ll have to see if other retailers confirm this rumour…