[mgmueller]

I've just (September 6th, 11am) got it!
Express shipment from a German merchant within 14 hours!
Only the 16GB version, but that's okay. My NVIDIA Shield Portable only has 16GB as well and I'll use the very same apps on both.
Only annoyance: I could have ordered the 16GB version 4 weeks ago.
Back then I had ordered the 32GB version, scheduled by another merchant for September 3rd. Now it would have taken another 4 weeks.
And I don't want LTE from the 32GB version anyway (too many SIM cards already), so switching to the 16GB version instead was a no-brainer...

First impressions:
Well, it's a tablet.
Nothing special at first glance.
Exactly what you'd expect for 300 Euros.
Build quality about the same as Dell Venue 8 Pro and other tablets in that price range.

The frame around the bezel has slightly sharp edges. Not the best build quality, but at least you know it's metal.

The form factor is interesting. Some "ultra-wide" format.
I always preferred that to 4:3 or something like that. And for games it probably makes sense.
Form and size are almost identical to Lenovo ThinkPad 8.

Downloading the first OTA update with 631MB.
Downloading the second OTA update with 81MB.

No bloatware, but I'm still rooting it.
I hate, how Google's updates for the stock apps appear double: The original in ROM; the update overwriting it in user storage. Via root I send the updates to the ROM.
I haven't used Android for a while. And when fumbling around with it, I remember why.
For me, clearly #3 behind iOS and Windows 8.
iOS = #1 as a gadget.
Windows 8 = #1 as a business tool.
Android = ?!

The verdict: It's nice enough. But to me, it's a mixed package.
The tablet on its own would be great. But I really come to despise Android.
I hate those permanent updates of system apps.
I still may buy some special Android tablets like the Shield from time to time. But in general, I'm done with Android. It doesn't have a single advantage over iOS or Windows 8, but quite a few disadvantages...

I've just got the cover and the controller.
The cover attaches magnetically. The magnets are very strong. When folding back the cover, it rigidly sticks to the back of the tablet.
The controller is working flawlessly, like the one on Shield Portable before. Slight letdown: I would have wished for some pouch with the controller. It's rather bulky, almost as much as Shield Portable before...

I'm starting to like it!
Root helps a lot. Without root, Android is quite a mess.
But in general, the tablet is fine.
Very much (design-wise, performance, ...) reminds me of Lenovo ThinkPad 8 - for half the price!