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Returned my Captivate last week due to the GPS problems. Now I see it for $50 on amazon! Android Forums wrote about it, and I checked and seems to be true.
Man, am I glad I returned mine. Still hope they fix it... I'll get another. But it'll be cheap!
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vintagephone said:
Returned my Captivate last week due to the GPS problems. Now I see it for $50 on amazon! Android Forums wrote about it, and I checked and seems to be true.
Man, am I glad I returned mine. Still hope they fix it... I'll get another. But it'll be cheap!
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The offer is for new service plan only. It's marketing and has nothing to do with the merits of the phone which remains one of the best on the market. GPS seems to really be the only problem which is annoying but I am not sure there is any phone out there without problems anyways.
Phone is great, I loved mine.... just couldn't justify a 2 year contract and $230 (Best Buy) with the flaky gps. But $50... thats a great deal. Just thought others considering returning their Captivates because of the GPS should be aware of this. It might be a factor. (Yes that's new contract only pricing.)
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Bought mine today for $89.99 on a 2 year renewal. Should be here end of the week along with an Aria for the wife.
jmgelba said:
Bought mine today for $89.99 on a 2 year renewal. Should be here end of the week along with an Aria for the wife.
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Where did you purchase it for that price on a renewal?
Letstalk through walmart.com
I purchased my Captivate on 7/26 at at&t for $199.99, I am still eligible for return at only $35 restocking fee.
What can I do to cash in on these reduced deals? Anyone have any suggestions?
If I return the phone do I still have an upgrade again?
jmgelba said:
Letstalk through walmart.com
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Just a heads up if you use the code 25rafpcver1 youll get $25 off 89.99 price, brings the price of the Captivate to $64.99 shipped. This code is good until 8/14. BTW this phone is ONLY good if you are either upgrading or getting new service, it does not qualify if you are getting the phone only.
Thanks for the heads up on the Amazon price. I bought mine from Amazon for $89.99 just 6 days before they dropped it to $49.99. Hopefully they'll refund me the $40 difference. If not I won't be too upset I suppose. This is a great phone for the $90 I got it for!
vintagephone said:
Phone is great, I loved mine.... just couldn't justify a 2 year contract and $230 (Best Buy) with the flaky gps. But $50... thats a great deal. Just thought others considering returning their Captivates because of the GPS should be aware of this. It might be a factor. (Yes that's new contract only pricing.)
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If you return your Captivate solely because of GPS issues - that's nuts. If you want a GPS product, get a TomTom. Besides, there's an excellent chance that this will be dealt with in an update. Samsung's got too much to lose to ignore this issue (as silly as I think it is).
I'm sure it will definitely be fixed soon. Running the I9000 rom on my phone now and the GPS locks in about 15 seconds.
First of all I got mine for free on the first day it came out from walmart lol, but I just wanted to let anyone with GPS issues know that the i9000s JM5 ROM upgrade has fixed my GPS from no-lock to a 10-20s lock with no blue circle (even inside the house). So if you head over to the captivate dev section I would highly suggest giving it a try!
Ph8 said:
Just a heads up if you use the code 25rafpcver1 youll get $25 off 89.99 price, brings the price of the Captivate to $64.99 shipped. This code is good until 8/14. BTW this phone is ONLY good if you are either upgrading or getting new service, it does not qualify if you are getting the phone only.
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Wished I'd have known that 24 hours ago!!
Jack45 said:
If you return your Captivate solely because of GPS issues - that's nuts. If you want a GPS product, get a TomTom. Besides, there's an excellent chance that this will be dealt with in an update. Samsung's got too much to lose to ignore this issue (as silly as I think it is).
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I paid the best buy premium just so I could have the very easy return if the GPS didn't work. I already had a phone without a gps... I want one with one. So I don't think that is so nuts. Samsung gets this fixed and I'll buy another one...
i just bought one from best buy yesterday(was due for an upgrade). i'm going to take it back and pick one up from wal-mart. my question is can i go in-store and do this and get this deal? if not, how exactly do i buy the phone online if i'm not starting a service agreement? i'm due for an upgrade and didn't see an option to purchase it without getting a new plan..
any help, thanks!
dammm not a bad deal!!!!
Thanks for the heads up on the Amazon price. I bought mine from Amazon for $89.99 just 6 days before they dropped it to $49.99. Hopefully they'll refund me the $40 difference. If not I won't be too upset I suppose. This is a great phone for the $90 I got it for!
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I agree guy. I ordered on July 31. It came August 4. So Im like amazon I only had the phone 6 days, and the price dropped 40 dollars.
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Does Walmart.com/Letstalk charge a restocking fee in the case of a return? I didn't see any mention of a fee but I have never ordered a cell phone from Walmart.com.
Anyone else have trouble buying this? Amazon said AT&T required a deposit and Amazon can't process orders that need a deposit so it cancelled my order .___.
If you read over at the Galaxy S forum section (GT-i9000), the latest unofficial firmware(JG4) fixed almost all the issue that the current Galaxy S has. Therefore, a fix for the US versions (HOPEFULLY again hopefully) will come to fruition.
Price 416.00 but it will get more inters than just selling at Sears and officedepot.
http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-G-T...n-Android/dp/B004EPV7TK/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_1
Hmmm.. It says You save $83.30. Is the retail price for the Gtab $499?
If so, seems like we've been getting a good deal !
Jim
On Saturday they had it for 399, I know because I bought it for that price. Combined with Prime and two $50 Visa giftcards, I was able to buy it with a 16gb SD card for $328 and get it on Wednesday. No docking station like the Sears deal but still incredibly satisfied. Many thanks to the devs on this forum and all the testers etc. making this tablet the great gadget it is today.
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Hmmm.. It says You save $83.30. Is the retail price for the Gtab $499?
If so, seems like we've been getting a good deal !
Jim
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hmmm... I was ALWAYS of the opinion that for what it was, even $379 was high and that $299.99 would've been a more reasonable price especially given that the Sears here had the display between two cheaper and more capable netbooks... just because it's a "tablet" doesn't make it magically worth more...
Gtab for sale
Please see post #5. Today only woot.com is selling them for 279.99 +5 for shipping. Was selling mine, but I won't compete with that price.
A couple of things...
No pictures is not good. I refuse to buy something I can't see.
I just ordered a brand new one for $350. Without seeing or knowing the condition of yours it would be hard for me to pull the trigger and choose yours over a new one where at least I understand where to return if needed.
thanks for the info, I'll post pics tomorrow. Where did you get your gtab for $350?
go ebay for auction there is only 320-340 for one. Also u can buy the G tablet from China manufature just 300 usd for each including shipping, but they only accept a VIP group purchase something like 100 people a group, then they will give you a disscount.
one day only sale. no tax unless you're in texas
Woot has them today for $279, and I have heard for awhile Sears Outlet has them for $279 as well. I have heard lots of bad things bout the G Tab so came here to research if I should pick one up to play with heh.
Awesome, I am in Texas and get hit with the tax, but still that is cheaper than the one I ordered. Just cancelled my other order.
Was just coming here to post this too. I'm in for one. I've been watching the development for the Gtab since the beginning, so happy I finally found one at a great price at the same time that I had the funds to get it.
Damn. I ordered from jr.com for $350 free shipping. They just shipped it out today.
Anyway, I went ahead and ordered from woot anyway. I guess I'll try to either return the jr one or sell it.
Wow...a few bucks more than a Nook Color. My wife and I already have those...But I couldnt' resist for this price. This thing sounds awesome.
Actually it's $279.99 + $5 shipping, makes a difference because I ordered 2 and they only charged the $5 once. (Perfect timing, my girlfriend just decided this was the tablet she wanted, and at that price I wanted one too.)
This is crazy, I just bought one of these on Amazon today for $100 more. Looks like I'll be sending that one back. This just saved me a $100, this is wonderful! Never heard of woot before now either, oddly enough seems they're owned by Amazon too.
goodintentions said:
Damn. I ordered from jr.com for $350 free shipping. They just shipped it out today.
Anyway, I went ahead and ordered from woot anyway. I guess I'll try to either return the jr one or sell it.
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JR makes you pay for return shipping and something else
spike378 said:
JR makes you pay for return shipping and something else
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Then I'll sell it.
goodintentions said:
Then I'll sell it.
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They shouldn't be able to charge you for return shipping if you refuse delivery. If it's already arrived and you signed for/opened it you're probably too late though.
Just bought one. This will be my 2nd Gtablet which I'll use to flash ROMs. Better than SEARS outlet.
So do I buy one of these? I was holding out for an Android tablet that would run honeycomb and didn't come with a carrier contract.
The price seems so tempting.
Edit: Too late put the order in couldn't resist. $320 less than what a 32gb wifi xoom will be or $220 less than a 16gb galaxy tab.
G-Tablet for $280 new...
Woot is having a deal for a new G-Tablet for $280.
Valid for 24 hrs.
I can't post links so you will have to do some work...
www[dot]woot[dot]com/Blog/ViewEntry[dot]aspx?Id=16878
woot there it is... Woot..
Great price for NEW....
Just ordered one myself, great deal!
I am selling my G-Tab...going to try to get a Honeycomb tablet. I have the Following:
Good Condition G-Tablet
Box w/Docs
USB cable
A/C Adapter
***BONUS****
The Keyboard/Case
(http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-G-T...9N1O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301587480&sr=8-1)
All for just $375 w/ FREE Shipping in my paypal account (US Only unless you want to pay the difference in shipping)
PM me with offers and questions
Dude most people here would not buy the G-Tab for more then $300. They had a $280 woot the other day. Sell it for $300 and you will get bites.
Amazon has it for $340.
Also, Get the $400 Asus eee honeycomb that is coming out for Best buy. $150 more but you get IPS and honeycomb.
This post makes me sad . Ordered my Woot tablet last week for $279.99 and it arrives today! I don't want to see someone selling!
and yeah considering like half the people here now got a tablet on woot, good luck for selling it for a hair over $284.99.
I hate to say it, these folks are right, your price is a little high. You may want to wait and let the fine devs do their thing to provide us with a nice honeycomb rom.
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I hate to say it, these folks are right, your price is a little high.
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You can't blame him. He probably got it when the gtab was still in the $350-400 range.
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PS - My elderly dad wants one after he saw me using it. He mainly wants to use it to surf the net while sitting on his comfortable chair and have a 10 inch screen gps. I'm waiting for it to go sub 300 again to buy it for him.
supermiah said:
I am selling my G-Tab...going to try to get a Honeycomb tablet. I have the Following:
Good Condition G-Tablet
Box w/Docs
USB cable
A/C Adapter
***BONUS****
The Keyboard/Case
(http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-G-T...9N1O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301587480&sr=8-1)
All for just $375 w/ FREE Shipping in my paypal account (US Only unless you want to pay the difference in shipping)
PM me with offers and questions
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You will be disappointed with honeycomb in its current state.. I'm just saying .
goodintentions said:
You can't blame him. He probably got it when the gtab was still in the $350-400 range.
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PS - My elderly dad wants one after he saw me using it. He mainly wants to use it to surf the net while sitting on his comfortable chair and have a 10 inch screen gps. I'm waiting for it to go sub 300 again to buy it for him.
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Keep your eyes on TigerDirect -- I got mine for $307 shipped, surely there will be another discount code soon.
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I am selling my G-Tab...going to try to get a Honeycomb tablet. I have the Following:
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If your buying the ASUS "Transformer" make sure you order the optional wheels.
mattrb said:
Dude most people here would not buy the G-Tab for more then $300. They had a $280 woot the other day. Sell it for $300 and you will get bites.
Amazon has it for $340.
Also, Get the $400 Asus eee honeycomb that is coming out for Best buy. $150 more but you get IPS and honeycomb.
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Considering that it is looking like that Asus will be closer to £400 than $400, I wouldn't be in a rush to trade up to it just yet. $150 for IPS and honeycomb is one thing, $300+ is another.
arentol said:
Considering that it is looking like that Asus will be closer to £400 than $400, I wouldn't be in a rush to trade up to it just yet. $150 for IPS and honeycomb is one thing, $300+ is another.
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Don't always compare pricing from other countries to how US pricing will work out. Companies rarely do that themselves. For example a 160gb ps3 on amazon uk that's been discounted from 255 pounds to 229 pounds. 229 pounds is $369 that same ps3 sells on Amazon's US website for $299.99 $70 less than the Brit's discounted price. The UK usually gets shafted the most when it comes to electronic prices so they're the worse to convert to what the US price will be.
After finding out about the Asus Eee Transformer yesterday, I immediately sold my gTablet for $280 on Craig's List (which included an extra AC adapter and the Mazata dock). That's what I had paid for it myself a few weeks ago, so I'm breaking even. If the retail prices for the Transformer floating around on the Internet are accurate, that could be a killer tablet. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these puppies!
Ron
Well guys, I must admit... I had some fun with the gtablet... for a couple days. Then my mom came over last night and flashed her iPad 2. I know these devices are different, but the screen is SO much better. And it's so much lighter! In any case, the gtablet is not for me. I've put mine on eBay. I started the bidding at 1 cent, and I have 100% seller rating so I know some of you are looking for a second tablet - this might be your chance!
When Office Depot put the VS GTab on sale at $299.00 I quickly jumped into the Android Tablet market and bought one. I love it, it has served me well. In fact, I still have it AND use it along with the several other tablets I now own...
When I walked into Office Depot yesterday, I was shocked to see the cost on the VS GTab has gone back up to $399.00! I was sure the cost of the GTab would decline given all the other tablets currently on the market. Glad to see the GTab holding its value.
Saw that too
But it was right next to the ASUS Transformer running 3.1 and selling for $419 ($399 at Staples). I don't think they were selling many GTabs. Too bad ViewSonic doesn't release an updated OS.
It's still $299 at their web site:
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/134043/ViewSonic-G-Tablet-101-Android-22/
I just last week purchased one through Amazon for $259 free shipping, no tax.
I also have a Nook Color running CM7 which I love for portablity and the gorgeous screen.
DigitalMD said:
I just last week purchased one through Amazon for $259 free shipping, no tax.
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Yes, you can get it through Woot's Amazon Storefront:
http://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-gTa...1KWJVS57NX03I&s=generic&qid=1310945392&sr=1-1
Or you can by one off one of the guys here & save some money in the process.
I think the price you saw in the store is probably more from an outdated shelf tag.
BTW, tigerdirect has had the Gtab for $269 for several months now.
jayton420 said:
I think the price you saw in the store is probably more from an outdated shelf tag.
BTW, tigerdirect has had the Gtab for $269 for several months now.
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I asked the foolio about that and he said that it had been on sale for several months but now that was the current price. Who knows... He probably thinks it runs on Windows too...
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Yes, you can get it through Woot's Amazon
WHOA, this deal has been in Amazon for months???? I bought mine in woot.com when the price is 249.99 dollars. I thought it was a "one-time rare lucky deal", and I never know they posted a 255dollars in amazon for a long time......
Still, love woot and their Gtabs
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Even lower
From today's Tiger Direct ad, $269.
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I found one on clist for $100...check it out, you may find one!