Galaxy Nexus - Reviews? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I have preordered my Galaxy Nexus and I'm waiting impatiently.
Found this review and found it interesting (even that it's short): http://www.techradar.com/news/phone.../hands-on-samsung-galaxy-nexus-review-1036487
The screen quality of the Galaxy Nexus is as sumptuous as ever when it comes to Samsung screen - it lacked the colour depth of the Galaxy S2 in our eyes, but the sharpness of the screen was unrivalled, so it's clear to see the 4.65-inch screen is going to be a real winner for movies and the like.
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Internet browsing speeds were similarly blindingly fast, no matter which sites we threw at it. The sharpness of the screen was also really useful here, as even at full zoom, all text and pictures looked crystal clear and even flash video showed no lag when tapped up on a number of sites. Nice stuff.
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Please share if you find any other reviews.

schriss said:
I have preordered my Galaxy Nexus and I'm waiting impatiently.
Found this review and found it interesting (even that it's short): http://www.techradar.com/news/phone.../hands-on-samsung-galaxy-nexus-review-1036487
Please share if you find any other reviews.
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Preordered? What country are you in?
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kidserious said:
Preordered? What country are you in?
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I would like to know this as well. I swear to f*cking google if there's a preorder for verizon going on and I didn't know about it....heads might just roll. They just might.
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He has an Irish flag and his location is Dublin... hmmm I wonder where hes from.
I don't think there have been many (if any?) review units sent out to the big tech sites but I think we will see some in the next week or 2, especially once we get a release or pre-order date.

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Preordered? What country are you in?
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Actually there are a few online stores where you can preorder already. In Germany for example you can preorder from Cyberport for 579€ (around 800$). According to this site, shipping starts 24th. I don't know if the date is valid, but Cyberport is a legitimate site.

I have preordered with Clove, they are the first to have new phones. They are probably shipping internationally too, as they are based in UK while I'm in Ireland. When waiting for HTC Desire Z some time ago, they were the first to have it, I think they are HTC premium partner.
http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-nexus-16gb

There's a couple YT video's in my thread reviewing the Proto's.

Some decent info but nothing we don't already know.
Its a preview not review...the guy has a strange accent on the vid at the end of the article.
Its something at least.
http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Preview_id2870

schriss said:
I have preordered with Clove, they are the first to have new phones. They are probably shipping internationally too, as they are based in UK while I'm in Ireland. When waiting for HTC Desire Z some time ago, they were the first to have it, I think they are HTC premium partner.
http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-nexus-16gb
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If your looking for reviews of the Nexus keep an eye on the Clove Blog.

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November Official Release Date

I feel like a kid waiting for xmas morning. Damn you google.
I voided my warranty and your nexus.
I thought it was the 10th
Gsm arena is reporting it starts the 17th in europe and will make its way to the usa not too long after unless i read wrong.
Ok. I did read wrong. Global availability after.
I voided my warranty and your nexus.
i think the 10th is when they start promoting it. hopefully best buy sells it the same day on all networks. They already have accessories on their site for it
Handtec claims that they will have it on the 7th...
Buck Shot said:
i think the 10th is when they start promoting it. hopefully best buy sells it the same day on all networks. They already have accessories on their site for it
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where do you see em;, all i see is Nexus S accessories
otacon888 said:
Handtec claims that they will have it on the 7th...
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I know but its weird that Samsung stated themselves via twitter that it would be "from" the 17th... @SamsungMobile Galaxy Nexus Release Date Statement
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Handtec claims that they will have it on the 7th...
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read carefully, it says week COMMENCING 7th, lol
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What exactly does that mean?
I contacted them...let's see what they say...
I want to put the Galaxy Nexus between my legs and make love to it.
Damn you Google. Show the US some love!
Create more threads imo.
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What exactly does that mean?
I contacted them...let's see what they say...
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that they are expecting stock anytime between the 7th and 14th Nov
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Create more threads imo.
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Haha +1 . This Guy makes a ****load of threads/excessive posts
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See the link here:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolo...ng-Galaxy-Nexus-to-launch-on-17-November.html
They say the Galaxy Nexus will be released in Europe then maybe as soon as a week later it will be released in America.
COME ON 35gb MODEL!
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......Strange that no one else (BGR, Droidlife, Engadget, Ars Technica) is reporting this.
lawalty said:
COME ON 35gb MODEL!
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Don't think there'll ever be a 35gb version ...... 32 maybe!
I stand corrected.
There's an article on Engadget from last week about this, but doesn't mention the US release date
I refuse to believe the post-November 17th US launch date. November 10th date was almost listed on every possible place in Verizon's system so far. If this is the only place where they say otherwise, then I have a feeling we should take that with a grain of salt.
Everyday I go to all the phone websites hoping to see this :
VERIZON WIRELESS ANNOUNCES THE GALAXY NEXUS AVAILABLE NOV 3rd FOR $199!!
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Oct 27 was listed for the RAZR but that turned out to just be a pre-order. They may be pushing it back such as to not cut into sales of their truly exclusive product. It can't be good for the RAZR if the drop at the same time, one with ICS and one without.
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I have a Galaxy Nexus

Hello again Everyone...
You might remember me from when I got a pre-release Galaxy S II and made some (admittedly terrible (sorry)) videos about it and answered as many questions as I could for you.
Well... now I have a Galaxy Nexus (which will definitely be launched on Thursday).
I'm suffering from jetlag and will probably be asleep soon - but I will do my best to answer any and all of your questions (forgive me if this turns out to be tomorrow morning).
Ask away and I'll get back to everyone if there's any interest!
Cheers,
Dom
Show off...
How are you sure it will be launched Thursday?
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Dombledore said:
(which will definitely be launched on Thursday
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more details, like to who, how do you know, links, yada yada...
Sorry to jump on you like this(as everyone else will), but I would really like to know about the sound quality in the phone. If you could just compare it to the S2 or any other phones you having lying around, that would be really great. Thanks a lot
solid009 said:
How are you sure it will be launched Thursday?
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Because I've been invited to the launch!
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Because I've been invited to the launch!
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in the UK, US, both???
Do you have the final version?
Please test and tell us about the battery life.
Thanks
I've seen a few comments on these but I would like to know what your opinion the screen brightness/visibility in sunlight, battery life (a more documented response would be great instead of all the vague "heavy use" battery reviews) and camera quality. I'm not hugely dependent on camera but my Droid Incredible really bothers me because the camera is very finicky in quality and performance. I know the GN is supposed to be almost instant picture capture but how does it handle moving objects (for example 90% of my pictures are fast moving pets/animals)?
I'll probably think of more questions later but I am trying to decide what to upgrade too since my D.Inc is probably not going to live much longer (R.I.P to my first Android phone).
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Because I've been invited to the launch!
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bigf00t said:
Show off...
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10 char
fdm1 said:
in the UK, US, both???
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i would like to know this too.. i know thursday is def in UK for simlocked launched but sim free will have to wait
BiGMERF said:
i would like to know this too.. i know thursday is def in UK for simlocked launched but sim free will have to wait
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Yea... when will US be launched and when will it b available at like RadioShack and Best Buy?
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BiGMERF said:
i would like to know this too.. i know thursday is def in UK for simlocked launched but sim free will have to wait
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I only know about the UK release on Thursday at Phones4U (more details here). It's an 8am ordeal - not sure why they're not doing one in the evening to be honest!
CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Yea... when will US be launched and when will it b available at like RadioShack and Best Buy?
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all i know is i am staying tuned to both googles and tmobiles (no matter how late it is on the east coast) show in la tomorrow night and lighting a few candles in hopes of an announcement.
BiGMERF said:
all i know is i am staying tuned to both googles and tmobiles (no matter how late it is on the east coast) show in la tomorrow night and lighting a few candles in hopes of an announcement.
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Where can we watch this one?
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CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Where can we watch this one?
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believe its youtube/android
does yours come with build ITL41D?
do you have the final retail box? is there a pouch a la nexus one? (one man can dream)
I would like to know
1. if you think its worth upgrade from gsii.
2. Build quality is like..
3. Speaker. How does it sound for media. Is bass good?
4. Is speech recognition improved?
5. Is it too big for you? Bezel seem too big? Overall size? Does it seem smaller as no buttons?
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Is in call screen able to be in landscape as well as the normal portrait In ICS?
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I was convinced that after 30+ minutes or so, this thread would be really crowded.... guess not
Anyhow - just like the others:
- speaker
- box contents and pics please. Not as proof, just out of curiosity please

NEGRI DEAL! $685.50 For GSM Nexus!

NegriElectronics has a deal for this weekend to get the Galaxy Nexus for the lowest price I've seen so far, $685.50! Plus, it's free shipping in the US!
I thought I got a deal by ordering for 704ish from them a while back, but this deal is the lowest ever and is only for this weekend. If you were on the fence, now MIGHT be the time to act for the GSM version.
Coupon Code is: VZSucks
It knocks $45 off the price tag!
Good price and negeri, say what you will about them, are shaping up to be a good reseller.
I'm giving this serious consideration...
I'm really tempted to go through with this. I was at Best Buy yesterday talking to one of the Mobile guys. I'm really starting to think there won't be a GSM version available for retail sale in the US. Someone please talk me out of this! I'll will really hit myself if by the end of this month a GSM version is available in Best Buy less than $550. I wanted the 32GB GSM model but I feel like I've waited too long already.
Should I wait until the ides of December and see what happens or jump in on this Negri deal?
kwurky said:
I'm really tempted to go through with this. I was at Best Buy yesterday talking to one of the Mobile guys. I'm really starting to think there won't be a GSM version available for retail sale in the US. Someone please talk me out of this! I'll will really hit myself if by the end of this month a GSM version is available in Best Buy less than $550. I wanted the 32GB GSM model but I feel like I've waited too long already.
Should I wait until the ides of December and see what happens or jump in on this Negri deal?
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There will NOT be a GSM available from best buy by the end of this month. No way.
brian85 said:
There will NOT be a GSM available from best buy by the end of this month. No way.
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1000% agree.
Bought mine 3 weeks ago at $750 and haven't doubted it since.
No way I'm going to sit around and wait unit, what, Feb, March, May, ever for a GSM version.
No thanks.
Buy now enjoy now.
Wait and possibly never enjoy.
Easy decision, IMO.
brian85 said:
There will NOT be a GSM available from best buy by the end of this month. No way.
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Okay that's all I need! I went through with the order with free ship option to save as much money as possible. Hope it won't take THAT long.
I've already been alerted by my bank about the authorization. I used Amazon Payments.
If I get this phone will my ensurion insurance still protect it? I have a problem with losing phones. Thanks guys
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If I get this phone will my ensurion insurance still protect it? I have a problem with losing phones. Thanks guys
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it will not since the phone will be from another country and not incorporated into their system. even then, if they actually would allow it they wouldn't be able to replace it for the same phone.
Good deal!
So I would essentially be screwed if I lost this phone? I am an outdoors man, and somehow lose them.
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They charge tax so don't forget to factor that into the equation based on where you are. I got mine from Negri for $705 but after tax it shot up to $764. I was just thankful I saved $35 from a code.
Negri is the way to go... although I've heard mixed stories about the customer service they give but I'd recommend them. I got my phone super quick.
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ztm.000 said:
They charge tax so don't forget to factor that into the equation based on where you are. I got mine from Negri for $705 but after tax it shot up to $764. I was just thankful I saved $35 from a code.
Negri is the way to go... although I've heard mixed stories about the customer service they give but I'd recommend them. I got my phone super quick.
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No tax if you aren't in Nevada or wherever they are selling it from. Mine was flatly $704.50
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kwurky said:
I'm really tempted to go through with this. I was at Best Buy yesterday talking to one of the Mobile guys. I'm really starting to think there won't be a GSM version available for retail sale in the US. Someone please talk me out of this! I'll will really hit myself if by the end of this month a GSM version is available in Best Buy less than $550. I wanted the 32GB GSM model but I feel like I've waited too long already.
Should I wait until the ides of December and see what happens or jump in on this Negri deal?
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AT&T just passed a locked GSM Nexus through the FCC, (radio hardware lock), so I doubt it.
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itsjusttim said:
So I would essentially be screwed if I lost this phone? I am an outdoors man, and somehow lose them.
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Unless you get square trade or some type of insurance, yeah you are.
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I live in Nevada. Lame.
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ericshmerick said:
1000% agree.
Bought mine 3 weeks ago at $750 and haven't doubted it since.
No way I'm going to sit around and wait unit, what, Feb, March, May, ever for a GSM version.
No thanks.
Buy now enjoy now.
Wait and possibly never enjoy.
Easy decision, IMO.
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$51 more than mine. Iol
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didnt i post this already..lol
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$51 more than mine. Iol
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Yeah I know I got ripped off. If negeri is selling at $685, they are still making a profit, believe you me. And to think I paid $750...Expansys must have made a TON of profit on the units they pushed out just before Thanksgiving.
Oh well. Money. It comes and goes.
Does this phone come unlocked already!? I went to pre-order my own but it says (Verizon) next to it. I just want to make sure I get the unlock version other than the wack a$$ Verizon one. Please let me know.
Thank you

[Q] VZW Galaxy Nexus - where to buy phone only?

I won't be able to upgrade my dumb phone till early 2013 with verizon. I am interested in the galaxy nexus. Any recommendations as far as just buying the phone? Ebay? Any reputable sellers?
Obviously the fact that they have no warranty is an issue, but a square trade may be worth it at 75 dollars with all the color issues?
I'm open to thoughts and recommendations.
Swappa.com sells a lit of android phones. Check there. It's strictly for phones. They will tell u if the ESN is bad or not also. U can talk directly to the seller as well. Some take trades too.
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youngpettyboi said:
Swappa.com sells a lit of android phones. Check there. It's strictly for phones. They will tell u if the ESN is bad or not also. U can talk directly to the seller as well. Some take trades too.
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Thanks, I will check that out.
jeep364 said:
Thanks, I will check that out.
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or go to marketplace here at xda. there are couple of them trying to sell their galaxy nexus.
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afma_afma said:
or go to marketplace here at xda. there are couple of them trying to sell their galaxy nexus.
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Thanks, I couldn't find any phones in the marketplace at this time, but just realized thats probably because I'm not at 10 posts yet to check it out!

Not available on launch day for T-Mobile?

This sucks. No mention of T-Mobile at their presentation.
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http://www.tmonews.com/2014/03/htc-one-to-be-available-from-midnight-tomorrow-from-t-mobile/
Agreed! I can't wait to go buy this phone!
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Yes it was announced. All carriers will have online order. Except Verizon. Verizon has it in store.
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Strongly considering using my JUMP upgrade to move from the LG G2...just a measly 2 months after I got it. Why do I have to be so weak?
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Strongly considering using my JUMP upgrade to move from the LG G2...just a measly 2 months after I got it. Why do I have to be so weak?
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Unfortunately the new devices for 2014 are not much of an upgrade from the flagship devices of 2013.
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jsuresh said:
This sucks. No mention of T-Mobile at their presentation.
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Why are you bothered about this "mate" htc phone? I would rather have an LG pro 2 with USA spec LTE of available, failing that I would await a the M8 Max :cyclops:
Well, I read rumors that T-Mobile was supposed to begin selling the M8 tonight after midnight. Searched the site for "HTC One" and it came up with this page:
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I clicked the link that is shown on the right side to buy my M8. It took me to this URL: https://explore.t-mobile.com/htc-one-m8
The link doesn't seem to be working right now as it only takes me to a blank page. But this is encouraging!
EDIT:
Called customer service and found out (after four or five transfers, lol) that the site probably won't be live until 12:00am Pacific Time (3:00am EST). So I'll try again in the morning.
Also, I couldn't believe the lack of knowledge of T-Mobile employees about this phone. I called a store today to see about in-store purchase date and the rep didn't even know the phone was coming out. Ditto with the last rep I talked to. She was just able to tell me that usually during system updates and for record keeping, they operate on Pacific Time. So hopefully I won't have any troubles ordering in the morning.
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Well, I read rumors that T-Mobile was supposed to begin selling the M8 tonight after midnight. Searched the site for "HTC One" and it came up with this page:
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I clicked the link that is shown on the right side to buy my M8. It took me to this URL: https://explore.t-mobile.com/htc-one-m8
The link doesn't seem to be working right now as it only takes me to a blank page. But this is encouraging!
EDIT:
Called customer service and found out (after four or five transfers, lol) that the site probably won't be live until 12:00am Pacific Time (3:00am EST). So I'll try again in the morning.
Also, I couldn't believe the lack of knowledge of T-Mobile employees about this phone. I called a store today to see about in-store purchase date and the rep didn't even know the phone was coming out. Ditto with the last rep I talked to. She was just able to tell me that usually during system updates and for record keeping, they operate on Pacific Time. So hopefully I won't have any troubles ordering in the morning.
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Its morning over here and the website seems to still be blank... Im so pissed right now... Anyone else found a way to order?
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Its morning over here and the website seems to still be blank... Im so pissed right now... Anyone else found a way to order?
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http://www.tmonews.com/2014/03/t-mobile-to-sell-htc-one-m8-online-and-in-stores-from-next-month/ :'(
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http://www.tmonews.com/2014/03/t-mobile-to-sell-htc-one-m8-online-and-in-stores-from-next-month/ :'(
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So........theres no way around April 11th? Please say it ain't so...
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Any confirmation yet on price and if it will be the 16GB or 32GB model?
Cyber Akuma said:
Any confirmation yet on price and if it will be the 16GB or 32GB model?
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Pricing is $0 down and 24 monthly payments of $26.50, costing $636 all-in
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Pulled from the link provided on the last page about the release date.
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I meant with the one-time down-payment, or does T-mobile not have an equivalent of that anymore? It's been a long time since I was with T-mobile.
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I meant with the one-time down-payment, or does T-mobile not have an equivalent of that anymore?
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The price appears to be $636 for T-Mobile customers.* As always that can change, along with the release date, at any time.
As a customer on an Un-Carrier-era plan with good credit no down-payment is required and the phone cost can be spread across 24 payments with no financing fees. For those with less credit a down-payment is required and the remaining balance is spread out over the same 24 months, again without financing costs. Or just pay for it outright. In all of those cases the cost comes out to be the same, $636 plus any local taxes.
Purchasers paying in installments can also enroll in the Jump program. Simply put, in it's latest version, it's extended warranty, insurance, Lookout Premium subscription, and a trade-in guarantee after the phone has been half paid for. $10 month to be in it. Thus in a year we Jump folks can trade in our HTC One m8, after having spent as little as $342 (over the cost of just insurance) to start on the HTC One m9 with integrated hover board functionality!
I expect we'll hear more about the new HTC One on T-Mobile after the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 launch on the 11th. That has garnered lots of attention and is backed by Samsung's huge advertising campaigns making it the launch of the season.
*T-Mobile makes it's money as phone service provider, not as a phone seller. Thus it's phone prices are often higher for non-customers.
Well, it looks like the link I posted earlier is up and running, but it isn't an order page. It's just a page to request notification of when it will be available for sale.
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Well, it looks like the link I posted earlier is up and running, but it isn't an order page. It's just a page to request notification of when it will be available for sale.
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i was just about to post this. haha
Cyber Akuma said:
Any confirmation yet on price and if it will be the 16GB or 32GB model?
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It is the 32 GB model. (I have it)
Yeah I was surprised to see T-Mobile was the only carrier to release it next month rather then with the others.
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It is the 32 GB model. (I have it)
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Can you post a system dump.
Thanks.
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