Just pick up the a500 at bestbuy 8gb 229 - Acer Iconia A500

just pick the 8 gb a500 for 243.33 with taxes it was the last one sitting at the bottom as soon as i saw it i ask him to grab it and tell me the price long and behold 229 greatest gift for me

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just pick the 8 gb a500 for 243.33 with taxes it was the last one sitting at the bottom as soon as i saw it i ask him to grab it and tell me the price long and behold 229 greatest gift for me
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nice score!

Nice find, i got a 64GB version for $399.
I could only find the 8GB for $300.. so it was kind of a no brainer for me.
I don't mind buying the older hardware like the A500. Sure newer better stuff will be coming out soon, but the a500 is good enough to last a year or two and perform well. Compare the $450 at release for the 8GB model with a few bugs in honeycomb 3.0 and acers implementation, to the super smooth 3.2 that you picked up for $229 (almost half price).
There was a time when i would aim to buy the newest and greatest. But theres always something newer, and always something greater. It seems more reasonable to wait until the kinks have been worked out, and there is a sale.

i also got my 8gb A500 from best buy for that same exact price on cyber monday. so far im very happy with the purchase!

Good find! I got mine from BB - the 8GB model for $230. I wish I got one six months earlier. Acer did a great job, and the full size USB port is awesome.

Nice find! I got mine at staples on black friday at 4 a.m for $299

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Good find! I got mine from BB - the 8GB model for $230. I wish I got one six months earlier. Acer did a great job, and the full size USB port is awesome.
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if u would have gotten it six months earlier and paid 450 for it, you lucky bastard

mythek88 said:
i also got my 8gb A500 from best buy for that same exact price on cyber monday. so far im very happy with the purchase!
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More like cyber Sunday

BrianDigital said:
if u would have gotten it six months earlier and paid 450 for it, you lucky bastard
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I believe I could have gotten it for $400 5 or 6 months ago, and in retrospect wish I had. It's a great tablet.

I got the same model. I wish I had gotten a 16gb, but for the price this is very good.

I picked it up for the same price from Best Buy and I love it. Sure, it's only 8GB, but I have a 32GB card in it, 2x16GB Thumb Drives I picked up cheap, and a 1TB Buffalo drive that works fine with it. More storage than I could ever need for the tablet!
I picked up a USB hub for it and I can use the netbook mouse and a combination of the storage with it. I have a USB memory card reader that works as well. Nice being able to shoot pics on my DSLR and then edit them with PS Touch on the tablet.
Running the Honeylicious rom with ADW Launcher EX customized into a tab type of interface. Mizuu (the paid version does have the stacked icons on the home screen) gives me the movies from the storage.
All in all a great friggin tablet! I don't do alot of "gaming" tablet wise really so I doubt I will upgrade this thing unless Tegra 3 tablets really hit sub $300 mid 2012 like predicted.

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16GB MicroSD - Start of October

Just pre-ordered one. Finally!
http://www.mobymemory.com/micro-SD.asp
Unbelievable!!
Where is the end?
Started with Apple ][ some 30 years ago and bought an extra 16KByte(!) memory for 500 euro.
So, in those days 16 GB would have cost me 500 million euro?
Huib
32GB is supported by the protocol. I expect the first 32GB somewhere near or after Xmas.
I bought a 8 gb sdhc....it's enough...
at least.... 4 now! ghehe
Since I want to eliminate my iPod nano which in turn eliminated my last USB stick (yes I use iPod nano ALSO as a USB stick), 16GB would be welcome.
I think 8GB is enough for most of us...
Or 4GB, if we trust HTC (and the Diamond).
Or 640KB according to a young Bill Gates.
Been waiting for these for ages, look forward to their release soon-ish. Will need two, once for my Touch Pro and one for my N82. Hope the price isn't too heinous initially, but I suppose that doesn't matter since I'll buy them ASAP in any case...
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Been waiting for these for ages, look forward to their release soon-ish. Will need two, once for my Touch Pro and one for my N82. Hope the price isn't too heinous initially, but I suppose that doesn't matter since I'll buy them ASAP in any case...
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£38.29 + VAT
Not too bad really, just over double an 8GB so I guess the price will fall yet.
Wow, thats good as a first release price if it holds. Usually the cost of a doubling in storage is quite disproportionate.
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Just pre-ordered one. Finally!
http://www.mobymemory.com/micro-SD.asp
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Pre-Ordered mine too..... using the Pro as a portable hard drive so the extra 8Gig will be more than welcome.... will post again once I've received.
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well if the rumors of a 32 gb by christmas are true this will really drop in price soon. I kinda wish technology would stall for a little bit so I could actually buy something without deciding to wait on the next one with twice as much memory hahaha

Costco A500-10S32U.

Costco carried this 32Gigs on there web site. My local store in CT said they will getting it tomorrow. FYI!!
nice price at costco, if it wasn't for the fact that i used a few gift cards to get mine, cheap, i'd definitely would jump on that for the extra 16GB
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11650567&search=iconia&topnav=&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode%20matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=iconia&Ntt=iconia&No=0&Nty=1&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial
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nice price at costco, if it wasn't for the fact that i used a few gift cards to get mine, cheap, i'd definitely would jump on that for the extra 16GB
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11650567&search=iconia&topnav=&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode%20matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=iconia&Ntt=iconia&No=0&Nty=1&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial
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Damn... if only I could of waited a few more weeks.
Many thanks for this thread. I was ready to go to Best Buy today. Checked my local Costco and they had 18 of the 32gb. Came with a case and the mini-HDMI to regular HDMI connector. Don't know if the 16gb comes with those things, but 32gb for $479 was a great deal.
Loving the tablet so far. I'll start messing with it in a few days.
Thanks again!
oooh I think I'll buy this one and return the one from Best Buy!
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Sure wish be had a costco near by...
Oh Yeah!!! I ended up buying one 32GB. Came with Mini-HDMI and Acer's case ($39.99 value) for $479.99. It was a GREAT GREAT deal!!!!
Beware... I believe the 32gb version does NOT have a GPS.... although the GPS doesn't work on many of the 16 gb versions anyway....
gps ok
I purchased one of these at Costco today.. It does have a GPS, and it worked--unlike the 16 gb version where the GPS did not work...
What are you guys talking about? The 32 gig DOES have GPS and does work.
It's just abit not that 'advanced' hopefully Acer will fix this soon, but if you download a couple of free GPS programs at Market you can try and you'll see that works.
I cought 12 different satellites in my livingroom.
But the GPS in general does need improvement.
All the best
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Beware... I believe the 32gb version does NOT have a GPS.... although the GPS doesn't work on many of the 16 gb versions anyway....
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2 posts--this being one of them--and this is what you spew?
Hmmm...
mine is 32gb and have gps
That sounds like a great deal on the 32GB version. Not sure why people suggest the GPS doesn't work correctly. I have the 16GB version and don't have any issue with using it. Of course I actually download apps that utilize it and do something more than holding the unit up to the sky looking for a magic satellite, so maybe that's the difference
Thank you very much for this information. I just returned my 16GB to Target and I bought the 32GB from Costco. Great deal. Thanks.
Dr. Sam
I just found out that this 32GB has the initial version 3.01. I am unable to update it to the new release version 1.14 which has corporate exchange mail and fixed several problems.
Every time I check for update, I get a message that my device is up-to-date. Did any of Costco 32GB users have this problem? Thanks.
Just picked one up from Costco, and returning my 16gb to bestbuy.
Will say, perhaps it was manufactured later? But the Costco one seems to be less problematic than my 16gb from bestbuy.
Hasn't randomly rebooted once.... wifi stays connected.... no shutdowns when charging and on standby.
MonitorMonkey said:
Just picked one up from Costco, and returning my 16gb to bestbuy.
Will say, perhaps it was manufactured later? But the Costco one seems to be less problematic than my 16gb from bestbuy.
Hasn't randomly rebooted once.... wifi stays connected.... no shutdowns when charging and on standby.
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Hello,
Could you please post your tablet information to compare it with mine from Costco. Thanks.
Just so you guys know bestbuy will match any local prices even after you buy it as long as your still in your return period.
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Don't you have to be a Costco member to buy there?
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Don't you have to be a Costco member to buy there?
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Yes. It costs you $50 plus tax a year.
Find some that have a membership there. That's what I did. Me and my boss...with her fine as$ going after work today. I took back my 16gb I got from Best Buy today.

[Q] Why I Bought a A500 (and Not Avoiding Apple)

I didn't buy my Iconia to spite Apple. My experience with the A500 is quite unusual. I was definately not in the market to buy a tablet when of all things, I saw a Rent-A-Center ad on TV for the Acer Iconia A500. I thought it'd be cool to give it a try!
I tried (the brand-new in a sealed box) the Iconia A500 and just fell in love. I read up on the Internet, I saw YouTube videos, I was sold on it. So there I was, paying rental fees on the Iconia and I knew I'd soon have to pay the first month (my deposit was like $50!) and that'd be just over $100.00. That's about 1/4th the cost of one to own, so that was a predicament.
I had the Iconia a week, was still paid up and bought one at OfficeDepot for $449. I turned the rental Iconia in after a week, still paid-up and surprised the salesman! Within a week, OfficeDepot and Wal-Mart were advertising them for $399, so I took mine back to OfficeDepot and the store manager was freaking out, afraid I was returning it. They happily gave me the 50 bucks on their price guarantee program. Wasn't sure if they had one, but figured I'd complain about their price and Wal-Mart's price. Didn't have to when the store mgr found out I wasn't returning it, so I left with 50 bucks!!!
I say this long, convoluted story for a reason. The Rent-a-Center I got that from had me on a waiting list to get it, so RAC's across the nation are putting thousands out there in the field. I loved it and ended up buying one. I'm sure I won't be the only one.
Thank God they weren't renting Ipad2s! I would have had no idea about .3 MP front and .97 MP rear cameras. mini and full-sized USB ports, HDMI you don't have to have a dongle to use as well as MicroSD! They don't "warn" Ipad 2 buyers about lacking all of those things the Iconia has for $100 less now after the price reduction! They don't tell you most of the Ipad 2 applications cost money while most of the Android apps are free. Heck, the game Need for Speed had me sold for quality gaming on the A500!
What made you buy the Acer Iconia A500?
I bought mine after giving up on the cheap chinatabs that lack support.
Very happy with my A500.
Not intending to put down the ipad 2. In fact, I think it is quite an engineering marvel. But no matter how much I try to like it, it still feels like an oversized iphone to me.
goodintentions said:
Not intending to put down the ipad 2. In fact, I think it is quite an engineering marvel. But no matter how much I try to like it, it still feels like an oversized iphone to me.
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Well i have both and think both have their unique place for me and like both of them
I bought mine because it's my 3rd Android tab and I wanted 3.x on tablets. The UI improvements for me are amazing. I also own an iphone 4, so I don't need an apple product. That'll likely be my last Apple purchase however. Once I see how Android 4.x pans out on mobiles instead of just tablets, I will likely replace my iphone with one. I will probably keep the iphone around though. It costs roughly 40USD to unlock them here, so selling it might be an option also.
Another reason I got the Iconia is it was too hard to get the Transformer when it launched. Kind of glad that was the case now.
I returned a Toshiba Thrive after 2 weeks due to the sleep bug, and waited a bit. I found the Staples coupon for any tablet, $100 off. By this time the Iconia had come down from $449 to $399 and Staples was out of everything other than the Xoom and Galaxy. I didn't want either, but found that OfficeDepot would honor the Staples coupon on select models, the 16gb Iconia being one. So, for $299 plus tax I walked out with one!
One of the keys to the Iconia is the Gorilla Glass, http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/acer , and the nice aluminum body. Honeycomb 3.1 and I'm a happy camper.
mknewman said:
I returned a Toshiba Thrive after 2 weeks due to the sleep bug, and waited a bit. I found the Staples coupon for any tablet, $100 off. By this time the Iconia had come down from $449 to $399 and Staples was out of everything other than the Xoom and Galaxy. I didn't want either, but found that OfficeDepot would honor the Staples coupon on select models, the 16gb Iconia being one. So, for $299 plus tax I walked out with one!
One of the keys to the Iconia is the Gorilla Glass, http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/acer , and the nice aluminum body. Honeycomb 3.1 and I'm a happy camper.
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Same for me, wanted to get a Tablet, found the $100 off staples coupon, went to my local staples, in stock, went home with one for $299
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Plan to buy the transformer

Hello everybody,
Recently i have been looking at a load of tablets as I am interested in buying one soon. Now I al interested in the iPad 2, the Sony tablet s and the Asus transformer + WiFi.
I want to have a tablet to watch movies, play games, read books and make notes. And I just like the look and specs of this tablet as far as I could have seen and read.
I would like to know from you guys if there are things you dislike about the device or totally love. I have used the Sony tablet s and the ipad 2 but can't get my hands on this device. So Any feedback from you guys is welcome.
Regards
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I love it. But only thing that i dislike is the Frame around the glass. It makes some sound if you "bend" it and stuff.. But nothing else to complain and the Prize $ is just great..
Also one problem is light bleed that i only have in 1 corner and its small and i really cant see it but in dark and when im watching movie but i doesnt bother me anymore at all : P
And eaven tf101 only has 2 cores its amazing fast afted ICS : P
-This is just My opinion.....
I bought myself a Transformer Prime for Christmas. Returned it after the GPS and wifi problems, bought a Lenovo K1 at a deal. It was slow and buggy and Lenovo's arrogance was overwhelming, with support totally lacking, so I returned it. I bought a barely used mint Transformer TF101 32GB with keyboard, locally for $325. It has no light bleed or any other problems and I love it!
The Prime was my biggest disappointment. But the original Transformer has restored my faith in Asus!
Wow.. my story is pretty much exactly the same as thomslik's.. except I payed $350.. grrr..
Anyway, I'm loving my TF101 and, for me, the ICS update has been problem free.
I would NOT recommend getting the iPad 2, it's much more limited than Android tablets.. especially with the keyboard dock on the Transformer.
The transformer is great not a problem out of it. I was gonna get the ipad 3rd generation but I don't want a big ipod that's all it is.
I like it. Good screen and fast. I wouldn't pay more then 300 for it at this point tho.
Best device i have ever brought myself so far i have a tiny bit of light bleed but everything else is perfect.
Its fast and does all the things you want to use it for also very very customisable i use a custom launcher themes apps system and kernel all to my preference
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tweaked said:
I like it. Good screen and fast. I wouldn't pay more then 300 for it at this point tho.
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It still sells just about everywhere for 399 brand new. Why do you feel the price isn't justified now? Any reason besides having been out for a while? I think for what it offers compared to other tabs it has held its value quite well.
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It still sells just about everywhere for 399 brand new. Why do you feel the price isn't justified now? Any reason besides having been out for a while? I think for what it offers compared to other tabs it has held its value quite well.
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Because it will become outdated pretty soon. It's almost at the end of the one year cycle.
If anyone, living in the USA, buys a TF101 for $399 at this point, they have some terrible shopping skills. Refurbs are at $300 or lower. Even brand new 16GB ones are around $350.
I got mine "Used - Like new" from Amazon for like $240 a couple months ago.
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Because it will become outdated pretty soon. It's almost at the end of the one year cycle.
If anyone, living in the USA, buys a TF101 for $399 at this point, they have some terrible shopping skills. Refurbs are at $300 or lower. Even brand new 16GB ones are around $350.
I got mine "Used - Like new" from Amazon for like $240 a couple months ago.
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I bought mine on the 17th from Fry's as they price matched an online site that was selling it for $349 w/ free shipping. I will say this site (bhphotovideo.com) was the only site I could find that was that cheap and not a refurb. Every other one I found short of eBay, who I refuse to use, was right around $399.
And not to split hairs but to that point, $350>$300 which is what I was originally quoting. My point is old or not, if the product still currently sits well compared to what's out now, I think it's worth it.
I'm just trying to determine whether to hold onto mine at this point but that's for another discussion...
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I bought mine on the 17th from Fry's as they price matched an online site that was selling it for $349 w/ free shipping. I will say this site (bhphotovideo.com) was the only site I could find that was that cheap and not a refurb. Every other one I found short of eBay, who I refuse to use, was right around $399.
And not to split hairs but to that point, $350>$300 which is what I was originally quoting. My point is old or not, if the product still currently sits well compared to what's out now, I think it's worth it.
I'm just trying to determine whether to hold onto mine at this point but that's for another discussion...
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So you paid $350 + tax, which is around $380.
Not worth it in my opinion. You probably don't realize it now because you just got it and it feels new to you.
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So you paid $350 + tax, which is around $380.
Not worth it in my opinion. You probably don't realize it now because you just got it and it feels new to you.
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Yeah. My only other option it seemed right now was either a Galaxy Tab or iPad 2 and the latter option is really not a consideration, but it was within the price range.
I'm digging the unit but as you said, it's all new to me. I'd love to see something solid on the near horizon as it might convince me to return this and wait but so far it's all just rumors and speculation.
Acer's quad core tablet is on presale for $449.99
In 2-3 months you will see 7 inch quad cores for $250.
Android 5.0 coming out in Fall.
So it depends on how badly you want a tablet right now.
Thanks everybody, I just ordered the 101 version without 3g, it is 400 euro in holland. But for the same price you get the ipad 2 or the Sony tablet. So I think its worth the price.
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the iPad 2 is really nice but with the transformer you can install roms like nintendo 64, ps2, etc and play for hours on end. the whole stretch thing is pretty retarded with the iPad 2 and after a while really annoying.
I love both but if I could only have one it'd definitely be the transformer.
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[UPDATE]my best buy said the 32gb Galaxy note 10.1 was deleted from system. no 32gb

So I've debating switching up to the 32gb version. When I got my note, they only had 16gb in stock. They said to check on Tues. And Thurs as that's when they get in new shipments. So I called today to see if 32gb came in yet. The girl checks her computer and she tells me the 32gb version has actually been deleted from their system. Meaning they will not carry it. I guess they will only carry 16gb version.
Has anyone actually purchased a 32gb from Bestbuy? Or has anyone heard anything like I described? Strange that it would be deleted since its so new. I'm skeptical that she is correct. If she is right, I now have to decide whether I keep the 16gb version or go get my money back. Then find another brick & mortar store that sells the 32gb. I like BB return policy though. Which states I have 30 days to exchange or get a refund if I wish. I paid in cash so I'd want a cash refund. Store credit wouldn't be any good if they never plan to carry 32gb.
What other B&M stores are carrying the 32gb note 10.1?
8/24 UPDATE:
Well I came to the conclusion that 16gb wasn't enough. So I just returned my 16gb to best buy and had them order me the 32gb version. Its deep gray. I really wish they had the white one in that size. They only had gray. The difference I had to pay for uprade in storage space was $52. It will arrive by 8/30 to that best buy location. Didn't want to take any chances having it delivered to my residence and the delivery people leave it sitting outside my door..lol
I got tired of seeing my storage space decrease fast and I haven't even really begun to install everything I want. Games take up the most room. Nova3 alone is almost 2gb. I have alot of great games THST I paid for already that I want to install. Like Broken Sword for example. So me getting 32gb will give me more than enough room to store my games and movies I download. I can easily fill up the 32gb also but at least I have more to work with initially. 16gb out the box equates to only 11gb storage left to use. Didn't want to have to resort to deleting stuff constantly to make room. Then I eventually want to root and flash device. So the backup will take some space also. I'm managing my 16gb Nexus 7 well but I don't need so much installed on it. As its my more portable device and only needs the best and essential apps.
Well my wait begins. I'm posting this from my Nexus 7. I miss the Note 10.1 already lol. I'm ready for 8/30 to hurry up and get here. It'll be here either next wed. Or before. Plenty of time to keep reading up on things and to find a good case.
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So I've debating switching up to the 32gb version. When I got my note, they only had 16gb in stock. They said to check on Tues. And Thurs as that's when they get in new shipments. So I called today to see if 32gb came in yet. The girl checks her computer and she tells me the 32gb version has actually been deleted from their system. Meaning they will not carry it. I guess they will only carry 16gb version.
Has anyone actually purchased a 32gb from Bestbuy? Or has anyone heard anything like I described? Strange that it would be deleted since its so new. I'm skeptical that she is correct. If she is right, I now have to decide whether I keep the 16gb version or go get my money back. Then find another brick & mortar store that sells the 32gb. I like BB return policy though. Which states I have 30 days to exchange or get a refund if I wish. I paid in cash so I'd want a cash refund. Store credit wouldn't be any good if they never plan to carry 32gb.
What other B&M stores are carrying the 32gb note 10.1?
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So does this mean you are giving up on the infinity? Not trying to be a ball buster, actually value your opinion. You have been ASUS biggest supporter when they needed one and now it looks like you are going to the dark side ( or the bright side depending on how you look at it). I trully cannot decide if I should keep my infinity or not. I have definitively said I was keeping the infinity twice and everyday I wonder if I am doing the right thing, especially as I hear how JB is just a big a mess on the 300t as all the prime issues.
So, what is your call? Is the Note the way to go and does the screen resolution really make a difference?
Why pay 50 bucks more for a 32 when you can buy a 32 GB sdcard for under 50 bucks and have 48?
Sent from my awesome Note 10.1
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Why pay 50 bucks more for a 32 when you can buy a 32 GB sdcard for under 50 bucks and have 48?
Sent from my awesome Note 10.1
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Because you can't store installed app data on sdcard anymore. On older android versions you could but no longer. So it's not like if I have 0 internal memory left and 32gb SD card, I'd be able to install a 1gb+ game. It won't let you install it into microsd card. So once you run out of internal memory on tablet, you can no longer install apps and games unless you delete other stuff you have on internal memory.
I know I can store my movies and such on memory card, but I cant install new apps and games on tablet once internal memory is used. It won't matter if i have 32gb sdcaRd :
They won't sell the 32GB instores for some reason, only the 16GB. You can purchase it from their website. Yeah I know, its not the same, and not ideal.
Here is a list of retail outlets that Samsung said was going to carry it the 10.1.
Electronics Expo
HH Gregg
Fry's Electronic
Give one of those a try.
demandarin said:
So I've debating switching up to the 32gb version. When I got my note, they only had 16gb in stock. They said to check on Tues. And Thurs as that's when they get in new shipments. So I called today to see if 32gb came in yet. The girl checks her computer and she tells me the 32gb version has actually been deleted from their system. Meaning they will not carry it. I guess they will only carry 16gb version.
Has anyone actually purchased a 32gb from Bestbuy? Or has anyone heard anything like I described? Strange that it would be deleted since its so new. I'm skeptical that she is correct. If she is right, I now have to decide whether I keep the 16gb version or go get my money back. Then find another brick & mortar store that sells the 32gb. I like BB return policy though. Which states I have 30 days to exchange or get a refund if I wish. I paid in cash so I'd want a cash refund. Store credit wouldn't be any good if they never plan to carry 32gb.
What other B&M stores are carrying the 32gb note 10.1?
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I ordered a 32GB from Best Buy online. They charged me the correct amount and it should be here tomorrow. I just checked and they are sold out of the 32GB online. Not sure if it is gone for good though.
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So does this mean you are giving up on the infinity? Not trying to be a ball buster, actually value your opinion. You have been ASUS biggest supporter when they needed one and now it looks like you are going to the dark side ( or the bright side depending on how you look at it). I trully cannot decide if I should keep my infinity or not. I have definitively said I was keeping the infinity twice and everyday I wonder if I am doing the right thing, especially as I hear how JB is just a big a mess on the 300t as all the prime issues.
So, what is your call? Is the Note the way to go and does the screen resolution really make a difference?
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.I'M in the testing phase of this tablet ATM. I was impressed by the pen feature plus wanted to see exynos 4 quad core performs. As it's CPU and gpu is more powerful than tegra3. Tegra3 still a great Social btw so I already know how the infinity would be. Basically a more powerful prime with 1080P screen. So I said why not test out the note first. Since I bought it from BB, I have 30 days to try it out. If I DONT like it I can always get a refund or exchange for infinity pad.
As for which I would recommend, that's depends on what matters most to you. If you bought your infinity from BB, try out the Note 10.1. If you don't like it, take it back and get another infinity. I do know jb is coming for infinity. I would pay those threads much mind on how its performing on the 300. I'm sure jb is performing much better than previous ICS version. As jb on my nexus 7 is flawless. Which also is a tegra3 tablet. I have seen the threads on different issues with infinity like the I/o. Although update improved it.it didn't completely solve it. I can only go off what I read on their forums since I don't own an infinity. Or at least, possibly, not yet
How is your device performing? If it performs fine, you just may be suffering from wanting the newest latest tech..lol. if you having issues, give the Note 10.1 a try. IVE been very impressed with its build, performance,and display. No complaints and not a single ANR since I had it. This processor is very fast and battery life is great on this. This device will get better battery life than infinity pad. Based on what I read people reporting on infinity battery life. As for will the display resolution difference be a factor, I doubt it. Although this has the same resolution as prime, this tablet display looks slot better. The color reproduction and other stuff looks so much better. So for me, it looks good enough. It's a great display and makes the games look better. I noticed the difference playing nova3. The images and everything pop out more. It is a 720P display. Which is HD. Just not full HD(1080P). I've seen alot of people here saying they exchanged their infinity pad and ipad3 for this device and hardly notice difference in resolution. They were impressed with display.
I still support Asus as my experience with them was good. Which is why I bought a Google/Asus Nexus 7. Very impressive device also. So just because I have a note 10.1, doesn't mean I switched sides. Just testing the waters. Plus I always heard Samsung being thrown around as good quality. So I wanted to see for myself how it performs. Which admittedly, performs very well. Exceeds my expectations on it so far. I forgot to add, this tablet has the best stereo speakers on any tablet. Sound is amazing on this. True stereo separation, bigger speakers,and Wolfson audio equate to very rich, loud, and impressive sound coming from this tablet.
Final verdict: try it out. If you don't like it or not impressed, just return it and get another infinity pad. Nothing wrong with testing out other devices.
EmerikL said:
They won't sell the 32GB instores for some reason, only the 16GB. You can purchase it from their website. Yeah I know, its not the same, and not ideal.
Here is a list of retail outlets that Samsung said was going to carry it the 10.1.
Electronics Expo
HH Gregg
Fry's Electronic
Give one of those a try.
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Thanks.very strange why they won't sell those in stores. Ill see how my memory goes during this 30 day refund period. I have alot of games previously purchased THST I'd love to install and try out on this display with stereo speakers. These more intense games now take up to 1-2gb of storage space. So it'll take no time to Max out 16gb. I remwber I was running low on space with my 32gb prime..lol. some games I can't install on this because they are tegra3 games.
Out of the box, a 16gb note 10.1 only has 11gb of free storage left. Even now I only have 7-8gb free storage left. I haven't even scratched the surface of all the apps n games I want to install on here...lmao.
Thanks again for the list.
jjflemin said:
I ordered a 32GB from Best Buy online. They charged me the correct amount and it should be here tomorrow. I just checked and they are sold out of the 32GB online. Not sure if it is gone for good though.
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Good to know. Thanks. Can I get the best buy store to order it from their online site for me, if online shows it in stock? Like if they don't have it in store, they can order it from their online store instead.
Edit: they still sold out online and shows not available for store pickup. Well I have 20 something days to decide if ill need more internal space(for games & apps) or not.
I got my 32 at Fry's yesterday. Only a 15 day return policy, though.
I just walked out of BB and they told me I could have the 32 in 3/5days
If I trade my 16 in on a 32 it will be the fifth different Tab I walked out of BB in three weeks.
I love that place
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ilostmypistons said:
I just walked out of BB and they told me I could have the 32 in 3/5days
If I trade my 16 in on a 32 it will be the fifth different Tab I walked out of BB in three weeks.
I love that place
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So your brick & mortar location said they are getting them in stock?
demandarin said:
So your brick & mortar location said they are getting them in stock?
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I got my 32gb online. They do not plan on carrying this in the store from what i was told, but you should be able to get it online just fine.
crystalstylez said:
I got my 32gb online. They do not plan on carrying this in the store from what i was told, but you should be able to get it online just fine.
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Yeah, online is sold out right now. Plus it seems only the dark grey is in 32gb. I'd love to switch up to a white 32gb. The white looks very nice.
demandarin said:
Yeah, online is sold out right now. Plus it seems only the dark grey is in 32gb. I'd love to switch up to a white 32gb. The white looks very nice.
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The way it seems is that they only made 32 gb grey. I didn't see the white anywhere.
Try using
www.nowinstock.net
Exact note page is
http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/tablets/samsung/
That site is great for tracking when it comes in stock and you can set up email/mobile alerts. This is how I ordered mine on day one.
stuartv said:
I got my 32 at Fry's yesterday. Only a 15 day return policy, though.
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Good to know... I'm loving my note but thinking of returning it for the 32GB version. BB website doesn't say back-ordered, it says sold out. I'm wondering if maybe they won't get it back online again??? I'd prefer getting it at BB because of the service/return policy and proximity of the store to me, but if they don't carry it Fry's will get the sale.
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Wow, just checked Fry's return policy. It's changed, and not or the better:
10. Unless defective, a 15% restocking fee will be charged for all returned opened GPS/Navigation units, network-attached storage, projectors, cameras, camcorders, notebooks, netbooks, tablets and iPads, desktops, monitors, MP3 players and iPods, and Apple TVs. 11. Physical damage to motherboards or remote control aircraft being returned voids any return / exchange privileges
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They never used to have a restocking fee. BB still doesn't...
demandarin said:
So your brick & mortar location said they are getting them in stock?
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Yes but I don't trust them
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Nakel said:
Wow, just checked Fry's return policy. It's changed, and not or the better:
They never used to have a restocking fee. BB still doesn't...
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Now that sucks..lol.
I'm considering returning my 16gb Note for a 32gb one as well. Same concerns about the app data. I draw a lot and could see how I might run out of space if I'm not careful. Also, this Note I have seems perfect so I'm doubtful of getting another great one
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Best buy online has them in stock again.
Op updated. Best buy has 32gb available online again. Better hurt up if you want one. They sell out fast. Check OP.

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