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Did my research into what I think is the best stereo Bluetooth headset for me and my Samsung Galaxy S phone. I decided on the Motorola S9 HD headset (not to be confused with the older Motorola S9 headset).
Started to look at prices and saw that the prices seemed to start from an eye watering £69 and up. I then came across the website http://www.narmart.com which seemed to sell the same product for 3 different prices:
£15 - http://www.narmart.com/s9hd-bluetooth-headset-headphone-motorola-p-875.html
£35 - http://www.narmart.com/motorola-rokr-music-stereo-bluetooth-headphones-p-2523.html
£36 - http://www.narmart.com/motorola-rokr-music-stereo-bluetooth-headphones-p-1216.html
The website pages didn't really explain what the differences were so I obviously ordered the cheaper one at £15. It finally arrived a week a half later and noticed that it had been shipped from China (no indication that this would happen from the website). I should also add that the website interface is extremely poor:
I received no email confirming my order.
I placed the order on Saturday and by Sunday it was showing as delivered. Later found out that it had only been dispatched on the Sunday.
When raising a ticket through the website, the ticket history displays all responses with the same text used for the first ticket query.
Anyway, my first thought was that this was some cheap knock off but having used the product for the last 2 days, it seems very genuine (even if it is actually a knock off). The build quality is good, performance is great and it performs fully as expected.
My questions are:
Has anyone heard of this company before?
Why would there be 3 products that appear the same for 3 different prices on the same company website?
As a consumer ordering from a website, how can I know where it is being shipped from? Apart from the About Us page which mentions it's a Hong Kong company (only spotted this after ordering), there is no indication that it would come from abroad. Obviously, there is the risk that additional costs would be incurred if import charges are applied.
How can I check if this is a knock off or legitimate device made by Motorola?
Thanks in advance
So I was speaking to someone from customer service at o2 the other day, about a possible upgrade and when I asked her about three Samsung galaxy nexus phone, she straight away said "7th November".
Is strange because across the web I see the 17th November cropping up a lot.
i spoke with handtec last week ... they said they are expecting there shipment to arrive at the 7th as well , when i asked them about the official date by samsung which is the 17th they said they are not sure they promised me a solid answer on monday ... it appears that there are multiple vendors working as a middle man between sammy and the final retail stores and these people are expecting there shipments earlier than the 17th at least some of them ...
mobiles.co.uk has the Samsung Galaxy Nexus listed as 'in stock' on the orange network. I have tried ringing them but I guess they arent open yet or they are ignoring my calls lol.
I will get through to them this morning and update with their response to stock.
Mark.
UPDATE: As with all the other sites its still only pre-order even though it says 'In Stock Now' on the website.. The guy on the phone said it will still be a few weeks so im holding out for a 17th November release date which is what has been stated on other sites.
It is not even launched in India yet
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/samsung-galaxy-nexus-not-delayed-says-samsung-50006068/
Apparently Amazon started the rumour by changing it date to December 2nd. Everyone else just jumped on.
Good news, expect to get mine Friday then
Anthony2oo5 said:
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/samsung-galaxy-nexus-not-delayed-says-samsung-50006068/
Apparently Amazon started the rumour by changing it date to December 2nd. Everyone else just jumped on.
Good news, expect to get mine Friday then
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Amazon just doesn't get it right these days. Their Kindle Fire got weak reviews as well, so they ended up shipping the devices early in fear of pre-order cancellations. While Nexus is not their product, it is apparent that they just did not do any market research when getting this phone listed as they would have otherwise selected a more reliable supplier.
Well regardless of this new info, I chatted with someone from Negri a bit ago
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Now online: Leave a question or comment and our agents will be right with you!
Monday, November 14, 2011
joe [you]
do you know when the galaxy nexus will be released? i pre ordered it
Sergio - Negri Electronics - Sales/Support [agent]
Hello, How are you doing today ?
joe [you]
good thanks, and u
Sergio - Negri Electronics - Sales/Support [agent]
Good, thank you. We are expecting to have these units in earlly next week.
joe [you]
next week? i thought they were supposed to ship on the 17th?
Sergio - Negri Electronics - Sales/Support [agent]
There release date is the 17th and should arrive a couple days after. We are expecting them by early next week.
joe [you]
thank you
Joe
jpasint said:
Well regardless of this new info, I chatted with someone from Negri a bit ago
Below is the conversation-
Now online: Leave a question or comment and our agents will be right with you!
Monday, November 14, 2011
joe [you]
do you know when the galaxy nexus will be released? i pre ordered it
Sergio - Negri Electronics - Sales/Support [agent]
Hello, How are you doing today ?
joe [you]
good thanks, and u
Sergio - Negri Electronics - Sales/Support [agent]
Good, thank you. We are expecting to have these units in earlly next week.
joe [you]
next week? i thought they were supposed to ship on the 17th?
Sergio - Negri Electronics - Sales/Support [agent]
There release date is the 17th and should arrive a couple days after. We are expecting them by early next week.
joe [you]
thank you
Joe
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well, the UK release was supposed to be the 17th.. they've mentioned that awhile ago already. but the way things are going, it may or may not be.
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Amazon just doesn't get it right these days. Their Kindle Fire got weak reviews as well, so they ended up shipping the devices early in fear of pre-order cancellations. While Nexus is not their product, it is apparent that they just did not do any market research when getting this phone listed as they would have otherwise selected a more reliable supplier.
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Not sure what the Kindle Fire and this release being tangled up have anything to do with one another. They obviously just changed the date to be conservative on the pre-order ship date because they had no other confirmation from Samsung on the matter of when they'd receive shipments. Their supplier is Samsung, they don't really have a choice there.
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Well regardless of this new info, I chatted with someone from Negri a bit ago
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Well they have to wait for it to be released on the 17th, import them from the UK, then re-send them to individuals in the USA/other countries. So of course there will be a delay.
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well, the UK release was supposed to be the 17th.. they've mentioned that awhile ago already. but the way things are going, it may or may not be.
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Well the UK release is 100% confirmed (and re-confirmed) by Samsung and several UK carriers already.
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Well the UK release is 100% confirmed (and re-confirmed) by Samsung and several UK carriers already.
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What has been missing from Samsung all along (and what EVERY article I have seen that either says it is or isn't delayed has COMPLETELY missed) is whether Samsung will be shipping it out to all their tier 1 partners in time for them to launch it on the 17th.
Basically, there's been no real doubt (apart from an odd blog post by phones4u) that they were always going to get it on the 17th. What muddied the waters was Amazon saying it will be later and pretty much everyone assuming that if Amazon cant get it on time then no one can. But Amazon aren't the only ones to say delivery won't be until some time after the 17th... Negri put out a statement today, Clove have sent emails out, Handtec put back their date... all these companies would have done this presumably for a very good reason. They are in the business of making money, not pi$$ing off customers which is what these setbacks are prone to do.
What has become clear recently (and only recently) is that O2 and Three have confidently said they will be selling it on the 17th.
So... Contract providers (Phones4U and at least 2 mobile networks) are likely to be selling it on the official launch date meaning Samsung would have always been correct in stating "it will launch in the UK on the 17th" but clearly there are other big players like Amazon and Handtec that sell non-contract handsets that don't seem to be able to launch it on the same day.
It is this glaring difference that Samsung never has and still hasn't cleared up.
I hope I'm wrong but it looks like contract providers have been given priority over sim-free providers hence, YES it will launch on its official launch date BUT, SIM Free handsets from stockists that only sell SIM free will be DELAYED.
Hey all.
Does anyone know when this will be available in the UK? A few weeks back it was at lakeside with the promise of general sale a few days after. I cannot find it even listed anywhere outside of expansys. I really want it!
Cheers!
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bmad7136 said:
Hey all.
Does anyone know when this will be available in the UK? A few weeks back it was at lakeside with the promise of general sale a few days after. I cannot find it even listed anywhere outside of expansys. I really want it!
Cheers!
Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk 2
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The 16gb is available at the samsung store in Westfield centre Stratford. Thats the only place im aware of that has stock at the moment. They only stock the 16gb WIFI version though
Yep it's frustrating at the moment, I am almost tempted to order the 3G version from amazon.de, I think if they had the black version I would have ordered by now.
I can't help feeling that Samsung are shooting themselves in the foot the longer they leave it with the new Nexus 7 just round the corner.
Sorry I meant Westfield not lakeside! It's the 3G one I'm after ideally. Maybe amazon.de is the way forward. I'll give the UK another week or so then go German!
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bmad7136 said:
Hey all.
Does anyone know when this will be available in the UK? A few weeks back it was at lakeside with the promise of general sale a few days after. I cannot find it even listed anywhere outside of expansys. I really want it!
Cheers!
Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk 2
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Carphone warehouse say they will ship wifi version before week commencing May 5th is you pre-order. However they also said this 10th april for delivery before 19th April. I pre-ordered (they took my money) and I rang to chase on the 18th to see it slip out to May 5th. So I cancelled my order.
So I don't suppose this really helps you! but they are listing it and cheaper than amazon.de.
I noticed the Carphone Warehouse date slipping too, I really looking for a black 3G version which it seems is non existent right now.
I asked Samsung UK on Facebook, they replied
Samsung UK (Facebook) posted this:
Samsung Mobile UK Hi Julie, the wifi version will go on general release in the first week of May. ^George
No details of 3G or 32GB units
I'm in the States, but want the 3G/Phone N5100 version as well. Every site that I've seen it listed at in the U.S. has also slipped from April 23rd to May 8th availability. So those dates correspond well to a 3-4 day lead time from foreign sources such as the initial May 19th, then May 5th dates given by Carphone Warehouse UK.
Hopefully May 5th (and May 8th for me) will be the day! Fingers crossed...
I own a Note 2, and was intrigued by this device.
However, the price really puts me off. For an 8" tablet, it is in a price bracket of it's own. More expensive than the iPad Mini even.
I just can't justify that layout for something that is just a little bigger than my Note 2, it just isn't worth it.
A real shame, because it looks a great device.
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However, the price really puts me off. For an 8" tablet, it is in a price bracket of it's own. More expensive than the iPad Mini even.
I just can't justify that layout for something that is just a little bigger than my Note 2, it just isn't worth it.
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Its in a price bracket of its own, because its in a league if its own. Even against the iPad Mini, the Note 8 has the pen digitizer, better CPU, and 4x the RAM (although the exterior build quality is arguably not quite as good, but still great).
Its worth if for those that value a premium device packed with features, versus the "race to the bottom" pricing strategy and gimping of features and quality present on devices like the Nexus 7, Kindle Fire, and Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. I for one am thankful that somebody has stepped up with a quality Android device (in the "smaller" form factor), as the lower-priced competition just doesn't hack it for me.
I am also waiting for the 3G version to become available so that I can replace both my Note 2 and IPad Mini with a single device. :good:
Samsung UK Facebook stated the wifi version would be available on 10th May.
Currys have the same availability date with the Note 8.0 ready to pre-order.
The Note is on Amazon UK - £339. However they are stating a 1- 3 month delivery. I'm confident that it will be available well before that time slot, as they often state this for newly released goods.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-N51...+16GB+Storage,+Wi-Fi,+2x+Camera,+Android+4.1)
Carphonewarehouse say - delivery week commencing 5 th. Wifi, £339
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Carphonewarehouse say - delivery week commencing 5 th. Wifi, £339
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Which is just a sneaky way of saying "10th May, just the same as everybody else", no?
Got mine yesterday from the Samsung shop in Westfield Stratford..... rooted it love it
skytcam said:
Got mine yesterday from the Samsung shop in Westfield Stratford..... rooted it love it
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I'm assuming you got the WiFi only version? I'm patiently waiting for the 3G/Phone version to be released in the UK or elsewhere so I can get it through an importer to the U.S. (Los Angeles).
Yes just the white 16gb wifi is all they have....hope you don't have to wait to long
Thanks. We'll see. Unfortunately, Negri Electronics has pushed their "Expected Availability" date for the preorders forward twice already.
bbfoto said:
Thanks. We'll see. Unfortunately, Negri Electronics has pushed their "Expected Availability" date for the preorders forward twice already.
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An Australian grey importer got the the 3G version in stock yesterday, so probably you'll see other importers get them soon.
Decided to wait further, as Australian versions of the device get 24 months warranty, but if you get an international version, it only has 12 months warranty. Endless waiting!
My order date is 9/22 opted for free ground shipping. Order still says processing. Anyone from Negrielectronics get a tracking no. yet?
I ordered the 18th and nothing - their site now lists expected shipping as 10/4 for the black Note 3.
Between tax and other fees buying from t-mobile locally, it still seems worth it to wait, though it's annoying it'll probably be early next week at the earliest to get these phones.
Most likely will ship Saturday or Monday for everyone. Hopefully we get them by next Thursday. But it's worth the wait for the price, just a little jealous from all the people who already have theirs.
I only pre-ordered mine today, but I was able to use a coupon code (NE20OFFCART) for an extra $20 off. If you guys didn't know about that, you might still be able to get them to apply it before it is charged to your account.
They just changed the estimated availability from 10/4 to 10/10
faisal_k said:
They just changed the estimated availability from 10/4 to 10/10
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WTF...
faisal_k said:
They just changed the estimated availability from 10/4 to 10/10
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was hoping to get mine by monday, guess thats not going to happen
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faisal_k said:
They just changed the estimated availability from 10/4 to 10/10
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Gosh darn it! Sassafrass!!!
Maybe they are going to be backordered, and 10/10 is when it is estimated to be available for anyone who is going to order from now on. Just a thought, but most likely not true.
about negri unlock note 3
Any one know if they open the box to sim unlock or they ship close box sim unlock?
vvv3399 said:
Any one know if they open the box to sim unlock or they ship close box sim unlock?
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hmm do you think it would be easy to tell if its open box?
systoxity said:
hmm do you think it would be easy to tell if its open box?
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Can you tell me when u get ur note 3? Imei number is needed to sim unlock.
Note 3 T-Mobile
Hello All!
We will be making a dedicated post for the Note 3 T-Mobile info. You will be able to follow this and be updated as to when your order is expected to ship on a general basis. http://www.negrielectronics.com/blog/
Right now we expect stock to arrive any day. What this means exactly is that T-Mobile has released the device, but into limited markets and stock is slowly making their way to us through various other channels. We changed the expected date to "coming soon". It seems people became very upset with us changing our "estimated" dates - they thought it was more so "set in stone'. It's not. It's an estimate and always will be, that's why we use that rhetoric.
You are upset the device is delayed - but we are more upset. We have 250+ orders to fill and 250+ disgruntled customers - you only have one person to tame.
The blog will be updated today with this same information. The good news is that you orders are all safe, uncharged and are still in the order in which they were received. You can cancel at any time, and pick up the device at your local T-Mobile shop for $70-$120 more than on our site; or you can wait for us to get and ship the stock we have expected in the next few days. Either way we just want you happy. If we are able to provide you with the device - great. If not, as long as you get what you want, and are happy, we can not be upset.
We are doing everything we can to get these as soon as possible, with you in mind.
Please check Twitter and the blog for updates on this device and many others that we have coming in.
Thank you for your comments here. We hope that we have answered your questions.
Also, the devices are opened and unlocked. Remote unlocking is only available on iPhones at this time. We are very careful when handling the devices, as our CEO requires that our warehouse staff wear protective gloves when handling and unlocking devices.
Have a great Friday and enjoy your weekend.
Thanks for the official answers.
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Can you tell me when u get ur note 3? Imei number is needed to sim unlock.
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Yes, I will let you know.
Negri Electronics said:
Hello All!
We will be making a dedicated post for the Note 3 T-Mobile info. You will be able to follow this and be updated as to when your order is expected to ship on a general basis. http://www.negrielectronics.com/blog/
Right now we expect stock to arrive any day. What this means exactly is that T-Mobile has released the device, but into limited markets and stock is slowly making their way to us through various other channels. We changed the expected date to "coming soon". It seems people became very upset with us changing our "estimated" dates - they thought it was more so "set in stone'. It's not. It's an estimate and always will be, that's why we use that rhetoric.
You are upset the device is delayed - but we are more upset. We have 250+ orders to fill and 250+ disgruntled customers - you only have one person to tame.
The blog will be updated today with this same information. The good news is that you orders are all safe, uncharged and are still in the order in which they were received. You can cancel at any time, and pick up the device at your local T-Mobile shop for $70-$120 more than on our site; or you can wait for us to get and ship the stock we have expected in the next few days. Either way we just want you happy. If we are able to provide you with the device - great. If not, as long as you get what you want, and are happy, we can not be upset.
We are doing everything we can to get these as soon as possible, with you in mind.
Please check Twitter and the blog for updates on this device and many others that we have coming in.
Thank you for your comments here. We hope that we have answered your questions.
Also, the devices are opened and unlocked. Remote unlocking is only available on iPhones at this time. We are very careful when handling the devices, as our CEO requires that our warehouse staff wear protective gloves when handling and unlocking devices.
Have a great Friday and enjoy your weekend.
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Thank you Negri. A+ for being in touch with your customers. I'm impressed. Waiting patiently for my order .
Negri Electronics said:
Hello All!
We will be making a dedicated post for the Note 3 T-Mobile info. You will be able to follow this and be updated as to when your order is expected to ship on a general basis. http://www.negrielectronics.com/blog/
Right now we expect stock to arrive any day. What this means exactly is that T-Mobile has released the device, but into limited markets and stock is slowly making their way to us through various other channels. We changed the expected date to "coming soon". It seems people became very upset with us changing our "estimated" dates - they thought it was more so "set in stone'. It's not. It's an estimate and always will be, that's why we use that rhetoric.
You are upset the device is delayed - but we are more upset. We have 250+ orders to fill and 250+ disgruntled customers - you only have one person to tame.
The blog will be updated today with this same information. The good news is that you orders are all safe, uncharged and are still in the order in which they were received. You can cancel at any time, and pick up the device at your local T-Mobile shop for $70-$120 more than on our site; or you can wait for us to get and ship the stock we have expected in the next few days. Either way we just want you happy. If we are able to provide you with the device - great. If not, as long as you get what you want, and are happy, we can not be upset.
We are doing everything we can to get these as soon as possible, with you in mind.
Please check Twitter and the blog for updates on this device and many others that we have coming in.
Thank you for your comments here. We hope that we have answered your questions.
Also, the devices are opened and unlocked. Remote unlocking is only available on iPhones at this time. We are very careful when handling the devices, as our CEO requires that our warehouse staff wear protective gloves when handling and unlocking devices.
Have a great Friday and enjoy your weekend.
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Class Act Negri!
Some people are going crazy over not getting their device as fast as possible. Patience is a virtue, and for your amazing price, I will gladly wait. Please don't take what some of these people say personally, because for many of us, we are really appreciating your hard work!
Update: 10/8/2013 10:32 am PST
Thank you for your continued patience. We have great news! We are shipping some of the earliest orders today! We are going through stock as we speak and will begin to process shipping in the next 3-4 hours. We can not disclose which orders are shipping first, but if you get tracking tonight – you were one of the first! Good news for all other pre-orders – your order is confirmed at the lower price, and stock is beginning to come in on a daily basis.
We have increased our price. Why? Because our cost is higher. All orders placed prior to the price increase will be charged the lower pre-order price! All new orders would need to pay the new price. (One of the many benefits of Pre-Ordering).
Just read this on negri electronics blog.
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Update: 10/8/2013 10:32 am PST
Thank you for your continued patience. We have great news! We are shipping some of the earliest orders today! We are going through stock as we speak and will begin to process shipping in the next 3-4 hours. We can not disclose which orders are shipping first, but if you get tracking tonight – you were one of the first! Good news for all other pre-orders – your order is confirmed at the lower price, and stock is beginning to come in on a daily basis.
We have increased our price. Why? Because our cost is higher. All orders placed prior to the price increase will be charged the lower pre-order price! All new orders would need to pay the new price. (One of the many benefits of Pre-Ordering).
Just read this on negri electronics blog.
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I was going to preorder one today. I added it to cart for 689.50 and then when I went to checkout, the price just increased to 729.50. WTF?????Can the price change in my cart? The price just changed when I was creating my account.
googlephone said:
I was going to preorder one today. I added it to cart for 689.50 and then when I went to checkout, the price just increased to 729.50. WTF?????Can the price change in my cart? The price just changed when I was creating my account.
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It's the same thing with any other retailer, minus a few. Unless you've made the purchase, it's always susceptible to price changes.