I know BB and Futureshop are taking pre-orders today, but so are Bell and Virgin. So I decided to call in and pre-order since it wouldn't let me pre-order with no-term.
Well it turns out I was eligible for some data-discount. I expected to pay the full $649, but am only paying $235! Pre-ordered, shipped to my house. Lovely! Now, I wait.
I see where Bell and Virgin Mobile are selling the GN off contract at $650.00 Canadian (approx $628.00 US, using yahoo currency conversion) for shipping around Dec 7. I could not find the GN on the other 2 sources that you mentioned.
Depending what happens here in the US in the near future, this may be an option for me, instead of ordering from Europe.
HideYoKids said:
I know BB and Futureshop are taking pre-orders today, but so are Bell and Virgin. So I decided to call in and pre-order since it wouldn't let me pre-order with no-term.
Well it turns out I was eligible for some data-discount. I expected to pay the full $649, but am only paying $235! Pre-ordered, shipped to my house. Lovely! Now, I wait.
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How long did you have left on your contract? I have about 18 months left on a 3 year contract and was looking at getting a galaxy nexus at full price from handtec but if i can get it for a discounted price from bell i would rather do that.
Gunner86 said:
How long did you have left on your contract? I have about 18 months left on a 3 year contract and was looking at getting a galaxy nexus at full price from handtec but if i can get it for a discounted price from bell i would rather do that.
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I upgraded to a Moto Atrix the day of their release and I've been sitting since this. So I'd say I've got atleast 30 months left on my contract. She said something about giving me a discount based on my Data plan (I have 6gb for $30).
steevo1 said:
I see where Bell and Virgin Mobile are selling the GN off contract at $650.00 Canadian (approx $628.00 US, using yahoo currency conversion) for shipping around Dec 7. I could not find the GN on the other 2 sources that you mentioned.
Depending what happens here in the US in the near future, this may be an option for me, instead of ordering from Europe.
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BB's pre-order is in-store only with $50 down:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/category/galaxy-nexus-from-google/pc_nexus.aspx
I agree Canada's pricing looks a heck of a lot more promising!
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I upgraded to a Moto Atrix the day of their release and I've been sitting since this. So I'd say I've got atleast 30 months left on my contract. She said something about giving me a discount based on my Data plan (I have 6gb for $30).
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What number did you call?
Gunner86 said:
What number did you call?
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originally 1800 667 0123! I went through some menu stuff.
And yes, BB and Futureshop are both taking pre-orders with $50 down, but Bell is doing it free of charge, and the amount goes on your next bill.
I just called and i would have to pay full price, i'll keep my pre order with handtec i guess.
I just talked to Bell. The GN is 159.99 on a 3 year.
So could American's pre-order from one of the Canadian carriers/retailers and use the phone on ATT/T-Mobile? The Canadian version is the same GSM/HSPA version as in the UK, correct?
Russellmania said:
So could American's pre-order from one of the Canadian carriers/retailers and use the phone on ATT/T-Mobile? The Canadian version is the same GSM/HSPA version as in the UK, correct?
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This what I am considering. I am on Tmobile in the US who will likely not sell this phone, so this seems like a good option for me. I am going to wait until we get closer to Dec 8 before making a decision. A lot could happen here in the US by then.
I went to my local Bell store today on my lunch break with the intention of dumping Rogers to become a Bell customer and pre-order the Nexus. Well, they didn't even realize it was officially up for pre-order today. They said I could go online and enter my email address to get notified for more info (which is what the Bell site had until today).
Then they said they could write down my name and call me if they got some in stock. I said I was hoping to actually sign up with Bell and reserve a phone, but they wouldn't even sell me a SIM card without a contract and come back for the phone later. I was completely willing to become a Bell customer, but they didn't seem interested.
I should note that we deal with this Bell store at my work and they are not known for being too bright, so I honestly wasn't expecting much. One of them was a kid who seemed to think he was in charge, and the other was a woman who was indifferent and apathetic to the point of frustration. I'll call or go to a better store, but I thought I'd share this ridiculous experience
steevo1 said:
This what I am considering. I am on Tmobile in the US who will likely not sell this phone, so this seems like a good option for me. I am going to wait until we get closer to Dec 8 before making a decision. A lot could happen here in the US by then.
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Russellmania said:
So could American's pre-order from one of the Canadian carriers/retailers and use the phone on ATT/T-Mobile? The Canadian version is the same GSM/HSPA version as in the UK, correct?
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I think Bell might be the GSM one as well, as per http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Mobility
But then again it's Wiki, I don't have any knowledge on Canadian carriers.
Rogers is also going to get it, not sure if that one is going to be GSM as well. People in those networks, can anyone answer please?
Canada is gsm now. they dumped cdma
quierotacobell said:
I think Bell might be the GSM one as well, as per http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Mobility
But then again it's Wiki, I don't have any knowledge on Canadian carriers.
Rogers is also going to get it, not sure if that one is going to be GSM as well. People in those networks, can anyone answer please?
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GNex Specifications on bell's site:
Connectivity
Compatible with the HSPA+ network
Download speeds: up to 21 Mbps
HSPA/UMTS: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Global access
Wi-Fi
GPS
Bluetooth® 3.0
USB connection
The only model Canada will be getting is the GSM/HSPA+ model.
The only other Galaxy Nexus model is the Verizon-specific one. Verizon gets that one and everyone else in the world (including Canada, all carriers) gets the petaband GSM/HSPA+ one.
Anyone know if Bell or Virgin are letting people pre-order on Pay as you Go plans?
So who is selling this unlocked? I want to pre-order an unlocked version today. Looks like Bell is only letting you go with a 3 year contract. Virgin /w contract too.
Futureshop: "The Galaxy Nexus is available at launch through all Future Shop stores on the Bell and Virgin networks." What does this mean?
couchapple said:
So who is selling this unlocked? I want to pre-order an unlocked version today. Looks like Bell is only letting you go with a 3 year contract. Virgin /w contract too.
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There are options on both the Bell and Virgin Mobile web sites that show the Galaxy Nexus for about $650.00 (Canadian) off contract. They also show options to pre order.
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There are options on both the Bell and Virgin Mobile web sites that show the Galaxy Nexus for about $650.00 off contract. They also show options to pre order.
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I guess I'm not seeing it... on both. I'm in BC. Does this option not exist. Just spent a good 5 minutes on each site trying to figure this out, but still don't see an option for an unlocked version.
EDIT: Just got off with Bell support and said they are *NOT* selling an unlocked version of the Galaxy Nexus.
So far only the CarrierLocked ATT and ROGERS version is available.
Germany O2 has also joined the club. Also, Germany Amazon has started shipping TODAY!
Clove Technology, UK, started shipping yesterday.
My friend here in India ordered and unlocked one the day before! He got a mail saying it has left South Hampton.
So, any idea when it'll be available here in India?
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I am in Australia and I want to sell my Verizon s8+. The 3 main carriers here are Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone. If I sell the phone with the caveat that I am going to flash the carrier the buyer wants. Should there be any obstacles to doing this?
Did anyone else preorder a panda XL through Verizon. I ordered day 1 and I'm still getting November 1st. Anyone getting it earlier?
Nov 1st is what I got as well. Panda 128gb.
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Nov 1st is what I got as well. Panda 128gb.
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Cool, I'm wondering..What's the chances of Verizon stores getting panda pixels on launch day?
What do you think?
If I pay the full price for the phone and buy from Best buy who sells only Verizon model, will the phone be carrier unlocked? I am not worried about boot loader. I read somewhere that the difference between unlocked and Verizon model is only the SIM, which is Verizon specific. Am I right?
Yeah, Verizon is unlocked out the box. You should be fine. I use TMobile Sims in my Verizon phones all the time
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Yeah, Verizon is unlocked out the box. You should be fine. I use TMobile Sims in my Verizon phones all the time
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Thanks
Any movement Guys? I'm thinking about cancelling to wait for the second batch? Everyone still have their orders in?
I got the 8th when I ordered last week.
They just charged my panda
Hi fine people!
After ordering my 8 Pro an hour after launch, I finally got a shipment notification and tracking number this evening (yay). However, I noticed it is shipping from Hong Kong to me in New Jersey, U.S. My question is, will it still be the global version? I don't want the China version. I thought that U.S. shipments were shipping from the west coast, somewhere from California. Do I need to be concerned?
Thanks for any feedback.
if you ordered from the website (. Com) then it won't be the China variant.
Mine was also shipped from HK, EU version.
But anyway, you can flash any version you like by using local update
magicsword123 said:
if you ordered from the website (. Com) then it won't be the China variant.
Mine was also shipped from HK, EU version.
But anyway, you can flash any version you like by using local update
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Thank you! I just got it today! It shipped from Hong Kong 2 days ago and it already arrived!!
darbylonia said:
Thank you! I just got it today! It shipped from Hong Kong 2 days ago and it already arrived!!
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That is quite fast considering it is being shipped from HK to US