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Update on Info

I looked in my email today to some surprising information. As many of you know Best Buy purchases the phones from the company therefore we can sell the phone at OUR price with NO rebates.
The new contract price will be $199. thats all i know. and all anyone knows. the phone will be released the second week of june. I get a hands on with the device on may 17th. soooo pumped. and i will keep you all updated the more i find out. that is 2 days before the may 19th event in new york. but anyways im pumped. you should be too.

Its going to be information over load soon enough and I for one can't wait

Avalaunchmods said:
I looked in my email today to some surprising information. As many of you know Best Buy purchases the phones from the company therefore we can sell the phone at OUR price with NO rebates.
The new contract price will be $199. thats all i know. and all anyone knows. the phone will be released the second week of june. I get a hands on with the device on may 17th. soooo pumped. and i will keep you all updated the more i find out. that is 2 days before the may 19th event in new york. but anyways im pumped. you should be too.
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i was too busy to look at my email tonight... i will see in the morning... now i am excited...i have an upgrade waiting to be used on this phone!

This is great news. So when can we start preordering. Will this be having the same warranty as getting it from sprint? Thanks.

Magus_doc said:
This is great news. So when can we start preordering. Will this be having the same warranty as getting it from sprint? Thanks.
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i work at bby but i recommend them even if i didnt. get geek squad black tie protection. 9.99 a month and it covers everything on earth. literally everything.
and there was no info on anything else. my manager is top in sales in ky/tenn region. she is a big dog around here and has connections that she uses for me
but anyways the second i hear more ill report it back here.
i cant get fired for this right?

Avalaunchmods said:
i work at bby but i recommend them even if i didnt. get geek squad black tie protection. 9.99 a month and it covers everything on earth. literally everything.
and there was no info on anything else. my manager is top in sales in ky/tenn region. she is a big dog around here and has connections that she uses for me
but anyways the second i hear more ill report it back here.
i cant get fired for this right?
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Am I the only person who laughs when i hear 'geek squad' and 'protection' or warranty in the same sentence, and being used in a good way.

mrono said:
Am I the only person who laughs when i hear 'geek squad' and 'protection' or warranty in the same sentence, and being used in a good way.
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No, you're not...
And you're sure that its the second week of June? The rumor these days is its headed for a very late May release... Ideas?

Check this out:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=1729740#post1729740

West650 said:
Check this out:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=1729740#post1729740
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wow. i cant really believe that. they have to do training for new phones. and that training hasnt been done. a friend of mine who works in texas at a sprint corporate store hasnt heard a word.
well that would be wild though lol

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[Q] epic avaailable tomorrow at the shack???

my friend just texted me that RS called him today to tell him the epic arrived at the store today and would be ready for p/u tomorrow! this dude is normally a jokester but he swears he's not lying THIS TIME! what do u guys think? is this possible???

2kidz said:
my friend just texted me that RS called him today to tell him the epic arrived at the store today and would be ready for p/u tomorrow! this dude is normally a jokester but he swears he's not lying THIS TIME! what do u guys think? is this possible???
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Nope
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Someone on androidforums said they got their call too and tried to get it today but the system wouldn't ring it up. Even if you wanted it super super bad, there's no way for it to be sold to you at this point.

ben7337 said:
Someone on androidforums said they got their call too and tried to get it today but the system wouldn't ring it up. Even if you wanted it super super bad, there's no way for it to be sold to you at this point.
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Awwwww...... That sucks. I would be heart broken standing there at the register so close to my Epic.

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Awwwww...... That sucks. I would be heart broken standing there at the register so close to my Epic.
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Yeah, getting to hold it, toy with it, fill out all the forms and essentially have it set to go, but unable to ring up and actually do the transaction. It would be depressing. It's a shame too, cuz if they were somehow magically selling the phone tomorrow, I would gladly go to a radioshack and try to pick one up. Them selling it today or tomorrow would be the only way I am buying this phone in the next 2-3 weeks.

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Yeah, getting to hold it, toy with it, fill out all the forms and essentially have it set to go, but unable to ring up and actually do the transaction. It would be depressing. It's a shame too, cuz if they were somehow magically selling the phone tomorrow, I would gladly go to a radioshack and try to pick one up. Them selling it today or tomorrow would be the only way I am buying this phone in the next 2-3 weeks.
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Thats worse than waiting!

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Thats worse than waiting!
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Not if you ask to see the phone, then run out of the store with it before they sell it to you. Then you get it early and free

I just called RS and they say I have to wait till 8/31. My case for the epic came in today. My wife is laughing at me because I'm playing with the case pretending I have my Epic. The Epic is almost half as thick as my FUZE and the epic sceen opening is almost as big as the FUZE. I got a carbon Fiber case to make the phone faster.

Just called my radioshack, and they said they didn't have the phone in stock. I think they are lying to me. XD
Either way, she told me I won't be able to pick it up till tuesday.

NeonMonster said:
Just called my radioshack, and they said they didn't have the phone in stock. I think they are lying to me. XD
Either way, she told me I won't be able to pick it up till tuesday.
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welp...so i guess my dilemma now is to determine if my bud is lying (again) or if RS is lying (to my bud) either way, it really dont matter as i STILL cant p/u MINE until tuesday!!!! thanks guys...i tend to believe u guys OVER my friend or RS!!!! ha!

whered u get ur carbon fiber case from? i want one!

You do know that if its real carbon fiber that your phone won't get a signal inside it right?Carbon fiber messes with radio signals.

Yeah that was me that went down and nearly walked out with 2 Epics. The phones are activated and in my name. The Radio Shack cash register just isn't able to let me purchase them until Tuesday. The cashiers tried. They were scanning every barcode on the box, trying to figure out which one would work for checkout.

dr.pepper1 said:
Yeah that was me that went down and nearly walked out with 2 Epics. The phones are activated and in my name. The Radio Shack cash register just isn't able to let me purchase them until Tuesday. The cashiers tried. They were scanning every barcode on the box, trying to figure out which one would work for checkout.
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Did you try leaving them the money and the box and taking the phone with you?

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Did you try leaving them the money and the box and taking the phone with you?
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No, didn't ask, though I doubt they would have let me. I'm just glad to know that the phones are in stock and waiting for me on Tuesday.

skeeterslint said:
You do know that if its real carbon fiber that your phone won't get a signal inside it right?Carbon fiber messes with radio signals.
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No it's not real carbon fiber for $6.95 and free shipping. It's made out of plastic and has a rubberized feel so it won'tslip out of your hand. http://cgi.ebay.com/Carbon-Fiber-Ha...665056?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item51949cf420 I put hard cases on all my phones.

dr.pepper1 said:
No, didn't ask, though I doubt they would have let me. I'm just glad to know that the phones are in stock and waiting for me on Tuesday.
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You should have just have them scan another phone and then have them manually write on the receipt of the change...I know I wouldn't have walked out without the phone >.> lol

itsmebryan said:
No it's not real carbon fiber for $6.95 and free shipping. It's made out of plastic and has a rubberized feel so it won'tslip out of your hand. http://cgi.ebay.com/Carbon-Fiber-Ha...665056?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item51949cf420 I put hard cases on all my phones.
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BE WARY OF CHEAP SNAP ON CASES OFF EBAY.
I've had many of these cases, and they are all made in china. Every since one I've ever used has not fit the phone properly, had gaps all around the edges of the 2 pieces, and in general where just cheap. :|

NeonMonster said:
BE WARY OF CHEAP SNAP ON CASES OFF EBAY.
I've had many of these cases, and they are all made in china. Every since one I've ever used has not fit the phone properly, had gaps all around the edges of the 2 pieces, and in general where just cheap. :|
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Well I will be the tester for the group. I will post as so as I get the phone. It's only $6.95

thanks for being the tester for the group! I would do it too except unfortunately I have to wait til the 15th to get the epic
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Nexus S Supply/Demand

What do you think it is going to be like on the 16th? When BestBuy says stuff like this
There will be no pre-orders on the Nexus S. Units will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis on launch day. We will use a ticketing system much like we do on Black Friday to allocate inventory and keep the process organized.
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it worries me I mean because Id hate to be without a phone until I found an NS..I have 3 Bestbuys within 20 minutes of me and are pretty sure even if the demand is high enough for them to need to use a ticketing system. or maybe the supply is low? But either way If i have to wake up at 7AM to be there when they open I will
Just curious as to what you all think?

I am not worrying about it. People here seem not very into those modern toys. There are two Bestbuys nearby. I guess I'll just drop by when I wake up.

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Just curious as to what you all think?
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I really have no clue and wish I did
I think there will be a VERY tiny amount of people that actually know / are ready to buy the Nexus-S on it's debut date but one of the smart guys on here suggested going to a best buy that doesn't sell T-mobile handsets in order to increase your chances.
I'd say you would def be able to get your phone on the day of launch though

ap3604 said:
I really have no clue and wish I did
I think there will be a VERY tiny amount of people that actually know / are ready to buy the Nexus-S on it's debut date but one of the smart guys on here suggested going to a best buy that doesn't sell T-mobile handsets in order to increase your chances.
I'd say you would def be able to get your phone on the day of launch though
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Ya, i figure get there when they open and you should be good if anything

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Ya, i figure get there when they open and you should be good if anything
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Yeah you'll be fine
I mean, in the entire 10 months I've had the Nexus-1 I've only seen one other person with it. Chances are it will be the same for the Nexus-S and you will get it no problems

ap3604 said:
Yeah you'll be fine
I mean, in the entire 10 months I've had the Nexus-1 I've only seen one other person with it. Chances are it will be the same for the Nexus-S and you will get it no problems
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ya ive only seen one person with a N1 as well but you forget the N1 was only sold online and not advertised at all...maybe we will see an ad campaign starting Monday

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ya ive only seen one person with a N1 as well but you forget the N1 was only sold online and not advertised at all...maybe we will see an ad campaign starting Monday
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True, very true, good points. It wouldn't surprise me to see a TV advertisement since Google made that commercial with the view were your looking at the persons feet the whole time.

Im sure they will seeing as the N1 was a "marketing failure" but i really hope we dont end up seeing every other person with a NS...thats why i loved the N1, very unique

Personally, I think your chances of grabbing one are good. It seems to be very similar to the galaxy line, and if samsumg sold 3 million in the us, I know those folks won't be ready to shell out $600.00 four months later.
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I am gonna ask my dad, to pick one for me from Cincinnati - Best Buy. There are 3 in cincinnati, I guess. I hope he gets to pick one after 3-4 days from there. Say by 20th December.

I stopped by my local best buys all of which dont carry tmobile and all of which have NOOOO idea about the Nexus and are saying they wont be getting it because it is a Tmobile device
Bestbuy is sooo assbackwards they have no idea whats going on with the device

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I stopped by my local best buys all of which dont carry tmobile and all of which have NOOOO idea about the Nexus and are saying they wont be getting it because it is a Tmobile device
Bestbuy is sooo assbackwards they have no idea whats going on with the device
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Did you read their FAQ? They stated that they are currently spreading the news among all Best Buys. It just takes time and if the manager of the stores don't tell the employees, then expect to hear that from the employees.
The Nexus S doesn't have the popularity of the iPhone, so I'd assume supply/demand will just be fine. Possibly, a Best Buy located in a populated area would get more in stock than those that aren't. Just my guess.

DKYang said:
Did you read their FAQ? They stated that they are currently spreading the news among all Best Buys. It just takes time and if the manager of the stores don't tell the employees, then expect to hear that from the employees.
The Nexus S doesn't have the popularity of the iPhone, so I'd assume supply/demand will just be fine. Possibly, a Best Buy located in a populated area would get more in stock than those that aren't. Just my guess.
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ya i know, im just trying to be sure, because Id hate to be without a phone, I do business on my phone so not having one would really suck.
Talking to some managers they said that Sunday is the "new product ad drop"

slowz3r said:
ya ive only seen one person with a N1 as well but you forget the N1 was only sold online and not advertised at all...maybe we will see an ad campaign starting Monday
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Ive only seen 1 person also
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Am I the only one seeing the Nexus S ads on these very forums? (HTC ads come up too).
It's funny talking about the Nexus S with the ad flying around in that ad bar...

onthecouchagain said:
Am I the only one seeing the Nexus S ads on these very forums? (HTC ads come up too).
It's funny talking about the Nexus S with the ad flying around in that ad bar...
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I believe the ads are handled by google so figure if your searching for Nexus S on google you will get targeted ads, and this is a phone site so it makes sense

Only 157 best buy mobile stores will have the phone, thats the latest info i heard

slowz3r said:
Only 157 best buy mobile stores will have the phone, thats the latest info i heard
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From where or is this a secret source that you can't tell us? Just wandering.

DKYang said:
From where or is this a secret source that you can't tell us? Just wandering.
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Ive been on the phone with Best Buy/NExus S Call center since 10 AM PST and up until 4PM I was told that they have no information that they can tell me. But then on one of my batches of calls they all told me the same thing, 157 Best Buy stores/Best buy mobile will be getting them.
But i was also told buy one of the reps, who i talked to for a good 45 minutes about the subject that they get new information every day and i should continue calling them because they give out info as they get it
He says that by the 14th they should have information as to what stores will be getting the NS.
Take it for what its worth, thats just the info i got from them . Just doing some digging of my own but i will be calling to see if there is anything new they can tell me and ill keep you guys updated if anything

You know, I really don't think it'll be out of stock. You should be able to get a piece easily.

Evo 149.99 for Upgrade now

I just seen it on Sprint's Website....

Wouldn't make much sense to charge $199 for both the Evo 3d and OG EVo

Agreed...
I know 2 people that were waiting for it to drop so they could upgrade...

Got mine last week @ best buy for 100
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Didn't know about Best Buy for $100 until today.
My wife got hers last week for $199, wouldn't you know, they lowered the price. I just got off the phone with Sprint and they credited my account the $50.
Of course, if they hadn't, I would have had her return it as "I didn't like it" under Sprints 30 Day guarantee and then gone to Best Buy. She doesn't need 3D and its easier to maintain 2 identical phones.

Best Buy's website has it at $49.99 when I just checked. My NS4G is going back along with the $100 going back in my wallet. I'm within my initial 30 days and this is my second NS4G and the radio still sucks. I didn't want to go with a yr old phone, but it performs great and just got the official GB update so it's still well supported by HTC and Sprint. White Evo 4G will be in my pocket tomorrow.

Saw it at sams today for $99.00
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Breast Buy sounds like a winner

reaper24 said:
Breast Buy sounds like a winner
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lol, you made me go back and check my spelling

waltah! said:
lol, you made me go back and check my spelling
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LMAO..actually had to pause...go back..and double check my groggy eyes myself!
Just called to confirm (since my son wants a phone) and from what they said on the phone...I can add another EVO to my plan for the $50 bones as well. Obviously an additional $20/line fee and the GOT A HAVE IT $10 ale cart crap fee applies, but better than any other smart phone out there for the price! Going to Breast Buy tomorrow!
3D must be on the trucks to offload soon eh?

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lol, you made me go back and check my spelling
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Lol my nickname for such a great store Wonder if you gave it the motor boat if they would give you a bigger discount

dpilcher said:
LMAO..actually had to pause...go back..and double check my groggy eyes myself!
Just called to confirm (since my son wants a phone) and from what they said on the phone...I can add another EVO to my plan for the $50 bones as well. Obviously an additional $20/line fee and the GOT A HAVE IT $10 ale cart crap fee applies, but better than any other smart phone out there for the price! Going to Breast Buy tomorrow!
3D must be on the trucks to offload soon eh?
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Lmao glad you found it as funny as I did.

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Lmao glad you found it as funny as I did.
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+10 on the cigar boat! There is actually a team member at my local Breast store that I would gladly oblige! That is if I was without my son...he will learn that soon enough..LOL

dpilcher said:
+10 on the cigar boat! There is actually a team member at my local Breast store that I would gladly oblige! That is if I was without my son...he will learn that soon enough..LOL
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Lmao ya I know what you mean tho my wife would kill me lol more then happy to just motor boat away with her lol I might not get a discount from Breast Buy but always a great meal from my lovely wife .

reaper24 said:
Lmao ya I know what you mean tho my wife would kill me lol more then happy to just motor boat away with her lol I might not get a discount from Breast Buy but always a great meal from my lovely wife .
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Less fuel and you know all the scheduled maintenance was done correctly! Good for you!

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Less fuel and you know all the scheduled maintenance was done correctly! Good for you!
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Think I may run by the store tho need to get her a better phone EVO would be great . Right now she is using a HTC touch pro 2.

reaper24 said:
Think I may run by the store tho need to get her a better phone EVO would be great . Right now she is using a HTC touch pro 2.
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Ya...glad I waited and put off his....Dad, I really need a phone so I can call you when I'm with...well you know the rest LOL. Besides, I'm thinking Hya, no more 'can I talk with...' SOLD!
Almost got him an LG the other day with basic android and no support here, can't wait to finish work and go get another one for ME...no wait..my son. Won't have to wait on Sprint to send me my replacement this week...LOL

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Ya...glad I waited and put off his....Dad, I really need a phone so I can call you when I'm with...well you know the rest LOL. Besides, I'm thinking Hya, no more 'can I talk with...' SOLD!
Almost got him an LG the other day with basic android and no support here, can't wait to finish work and go get another one for ME...no wait..my son. Won't have to wait on Sprint to send me my replacement this week...LOL
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Lol I bet he will love the new phone. I was using a crappy clam shell bought this and never will go back. Lmao ya another good reason no more using dads phone.

Done Done and Done....
Went by the local BB this morning and picked one up for him @ $50 was in and out within 15 minutes. Told the guy..."No need to take any more of your time...I'll activate it myself". There were a couple phones having the activation and UPDATE done..
Activated and now rooted..good times.
Went to Sprint to check on my replacement of the replacement EVO (BAD screen) they replaced last Friday..no go and phone calls to customer service etc have yet to get me a NIB phone..will deal with that. Guess I was a little frustrated..on the way out I saw three couples looking at the EVO and proceeded to exclaim..."Might want to go across the street to BB and get yours for $50 instead". Probably should have just kept quiet, but felt better as two of the three followed me out the store.

Sweet how did u get it for fifty did u have to motor boat

Galaxy Note Unlocked $579

1 Sale A Day
http://1saleaday.com/wireless/

lol I was just going to post that!

I wish I had the cash, that's a pretty damn good deal. I imagine ICS will be floating that way soon as well.

and this is why I need somebody to buy my bundle. I technically have the cash for it but would be killed if I did it...lol

And here is a different color one for $575
http://www.mobilepc.com/PDA-Phones/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-GT-N7000-Unlocked-Cellphone-Blue

Ever ordered from them?
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Ever ordered from them?
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If you are talking about the 1saleaday website (OP), yes i have. Plenty of times. No issues at all.

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If you are talking about the 1saleaday website (OP), yes i have. Plenty of times. No issues at all.
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I'm tempted to pick one up, dunno if I want to wait for it to come. Says it can take up to 5 days to ship :-/
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I'm tempted to pick one up, dunno if I want to wait for it to come. Says it can take up to 5 days to ship :-/
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Usually, if i order Monday night going into Tuesday, i get it Friday or Saturday. I'm in Connecticut.

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Usually, if i order Monday night going into Tuesday, i get it Friday or Saturday. I'm in Connecticut.
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LOL I'm impaitent.
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LOL I'm impaitent.
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YES, i can see that. lol
It sounds more of an impulse buy. Are you sure you want to buy that? Did you research it?

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YES, i can see that. lol
It sounds more of an impulse buy. Are you sure you want to buy that? Did you research it?
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Yes I have researched it, as you can probably tell I'm using a At&t note but I love the home button.
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Pretty good deal. I love how they advertise the picture of a white i9100 for the front and the back of the real Note lol. But I've bought from them and they're legit, but my keyboard box was all beat up, the keyboard was pristine. It took them about 1-2 weeks for my keyboard order to arrive, I believe as there is so much demand for the things they sell.
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I've never had an issue with 1 sale. They're like Matrix status on eBay. It's a reputable company and if I'm not mistaken they are based out of Florida.
Goobacks, yeah I have the cash to, but my wife would bully me to counseling if I got this thing. Hell, her eye is probably twitching right now knowing I even saw it.

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I've never had an issue with 1 sale. They're like Matrix status on eBay. It's a reputable company and if I'm not mistaken they are based out of Florida.
Goobacks, yeah I have the cash to, but my wife would bully me to counseling if I got this thing. Hell, her eye is probably twitching right now knowing I even saw it.
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Dude, ive been married almost 3 years now and I know the work-around for your issue. You order it and when it shows up at your door and she sees it you say: "baby, summer is almost here. I got this for you so you can relax by the pool and read a nice book, or listen to music, or even watch a movie if you'd like" The she gives you a big hug and a kiss and when she gets tired of the damn thing its all yours.
PS: replace pool with balcony/backyard if no pool is available.

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Dude, ive been married almost 3 years now and I know the work-around for your issue. You order it and when it shows up at your door and she sees it you say: "baby, summer is almost here. I got this for you so you can relax by the pool and read a nice book, or listen to music, or even watch a movie if you'd like" The she gives you a big hug and a kiss and when she gets tired of the damn thing its all yours.
PS: replace pool with balcony/backyard if no pool is available.
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Just don't get her a subscription to Zinio. You'll never get the f*cking thing back.
RIP Flyer

Would there be any issues with this on AT&T vs an AT&T branded note? Thinking about offing my SGS II for this deal.

BWheezy said:
Would there be any issues with this on AT&T vs an AT&T branded note? Thinking about offing my SGS II for this deal.
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Nope just no LTE but for a majority of AT&T customers it doesn't matter anyways.

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Nope just no LTE but for a majority of AT&T customers it doesn't matter anyways.
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Hmm, the description mentions LTE, is that for some other system or are they just wrong? I live in Indianapolis and I believe LTE has rolled out here already so I'd kinda like to have it on my next phone.

International buyers..... We can't.. Get this deal...
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