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U.S. Best Buy preorders official preorder 5/6/12 EVO 4gLTE

U.S. Best Buy date 5/6/12 just announced today for preorder. Looks like the handy gift card method again.
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Can you post the pre order link please.....

I can't begin to imagine why anybody would want to order from Best Buy.

knoxploration said:
I can't begin to imagine why anybody would want to order from Best Buy.
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Instant rebates mostly and Sprint stores usually won't give as good a deal for accessories.
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MikeC84 said:
Can you post the pre order link please.....
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Mobile-...050010.c?id=pcmcat270200050010&ref=126&loc=06
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They say reserve only in store

orb3000 said:
They say reserve only in store
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Yep just call mobile department and set it up.
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knoxploration said:
I can't begin to imagine why anybody would want to order from Best Buy.
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I had no problem with them when I pre-ordered my Evo 4G, picked it up on launch day with no fuss. I'm not a fan of BB in general, but the instant rebate and the early pre-order date won me over the first time. Why not again? Plus, if they're still offering the $50 trade-in credit for my Evo 4G, that's a lot of reasons to walk through their doors.

Doent this concern the LTE version of the phone?
So it is the One-xl
Different forum for that.
So moving now

I'm going to move this thread as its not concerned with the HTC One XL. If the admins choose a combined solution, then we can move these back here at a later date. There are enough hardware and software differences that I believe this phone will have its own fora.

Better insurance
knoxploration said:
I can't begin to imagine why anybody would want to order from Best Buy.
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I like to order from bestbuy mobile because their insurance, although $2 more then Sprint, theres no copay if u ef up the phone. $100 copay through sprints insurion service. Also they have the buyback program which 22months from now, you sell it back and have enough for the next upgrade.Plus I get the upgrade through my number, they switch to my number right away. SPRINT makes u wait 30 days.

Exactly.
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I went to the link and it says to submit your email to be notified when it's available. So am I missing something? Cause if I can pre order today in store I may end up doing that. But sprint's site does say pre order and get it before others get a glimpse.

So I busted my screen...USPS rant

Yep, the first time I drop in exactly one year of ownership I dropped it. Of course it landed flat on the face and shattered it. Here is where I get really mad. I bought a new screen with the frame from ebay. The place I got it from is in Norcross GA, I live in Cumming GA. (about 30mins way) Just north of Atlanta. I ordered it on Thursday night, it ships out Friday USPS First Class... I was pretty excited when I went to check the mail Saturday figuring the obvious, should only take one day to get to me. Well It's not in there. I checked the tracking and for some IDIOTIC, STUPID MFing reason it went to Mobile freaking AL to a sorting facility... WTF??? Mobile AL is like 5 hours away from Atlanta GA. Why? why? why? It is now Tuesday and I still have not got it. PISSED! I hate the United States Postal Service. Sorry had to vent somewhere. lol

Really simple response. Welcome to America were the only things done right are by the people who do it themselves. Don't like bashing on my own country since I fought for it but I'll be damned if it ain't the truth.
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You are right anything ran by the government is destined to suck balls!!! lol

The USPS is surprisingly good compared to the Canadian variant
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Cool story bro
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bluenote73 said:
Cool story bro
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Inorite
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I might be in the minority here but I've had great service from USPS all my life. Only recall one major problem that had more to do with me and my address change. I do get neighbors mail from time to time though so I am wondering sometimes...

I bought a USB DVD drive from Amazon, shipped by USPS, tracked it. Left USPS in Cal via FedEx to Birmingham, Al to USPS office in Roebuck. If you want it quick they use FedEx and UPS.

Best place to purchase in US?

I'm looking to get a 3G P6800 and was wondering where others in the US purchased from?
Looks like NegriElctronics has them for $512 but I've never dealt with them before.
Thanks!

RichAP said:
I'm looking to get a 3G P6800 and was wondering where others in the US purchased from?
Looks like NegriElctronics has them for $512 but I've never dealt with them before.
Thanks!
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I, like a few members here, got it from them. Very reputable and fast shipping (at least in my case). They will be my go to retailer for future unlocked devices.
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i have used on the go solutions for stuff
adinis78 said:
I, like a few members here, got it from them. Very reputable and fast shipping (at least in my case). They will be my go to retailer for future unlocked devices.
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I have purchased products from On The Go Solutions for a number of years and they have been helpful. Not sure they are the cheapest but you get what you pay for and they work hard to deliver. they produced a second P6800 for me and the second had a 32 gb internal memory.

Got mine off of a 3rd party reseller on amazon and didn't get as good of a deal as that. Wish I had known about them. Oh well, still loving the 6800.

Im from germany ..... and got my p6800 from negri within 2 day express shipping!!!!
negri accept also amazon payment so for me it is also a save shop.
the service is fast ... you can instant communicate over the web!!!!
i hope this helps you
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[Q] $200 for students? Anyone have a list of schools?

Apparently that $200 deal for students is only for certain schools. Anyone have a list of which schools?
I suppose we could start a thread (or dedicate this thread) to posting results of actually calling each school and asking. Is anyone interested in creating such a list?

Well the offer only applies if you go to that school so your probably best off just dropping a phone call to your school and asking yourself.

HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen/Arnhem, Netherlands

Someone know how long the shipping will need. My school order At the 8th of August
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5weeks I think.my sister ordered it from her school for me
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My School ordered at 15th of august and up to now they are not shipped ...
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http://www.studentenrabatt.ch for all Swiss students.
DOH!
Just realized that the rebate auction is now over.

My school (Henallux in Belgium) has joined the program. We got the mail last Wednesday from our MS teacher, but it seemed it was impossible to order online. So I had to find a retail store which had available Surfaces.
And I did ! Last Friday I found the very last RT of my area.
So, it took me only 2 days to get it ! And I'm very happy with it !

OEM Battery for S4 in Washington DC?

Hello!
As Sammy accessories are very expensive in my country (80$ for battery) I am thinking to get an original battery from Washington DC as I stay there for a week.
What should be the price of the original battery 2600mah?
Where can I find it?

vegetaleb said:
Hello!
As Sammy accessories are very expensive in my country (80$ for battery) I am thinking to get an original battery from Washington DC as I stay there for a week.
What should be the price of the original battery 2600mah?
Where can I find it?
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There are plenty of T-mobile, AT&T, Verizon and Sprint stores in the area - just use the locator on their Web sites. There are Best Buys and Radio Shack stores as well. As always, give them a call to ensure they have the battery in stock before heading out.
A convenient alternative is ordering from Amazon and have it shipped to wherever you stay. If you have a relative who is an Amazon Prime member, he/she can add you for free and you get free Prime shipping.

lost_ said:
There are plenty of T-mobile, AT&T, Verizon and Sprint stores in the area - just use the locator on their Web sites. There are Best Buys and Radio Shack stores as well. As always, give them a call to ensure they have the battery in stock before heading out.
A convenient alternative is ordering from Amazon and have it shipped to wherever you stay. If you have a relative who is an Amazon Prime member, he/she can add you for free and you get free Prime shipping.
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Thanks!
Any info on the price?
I am afraid to get a fake battery on Amazon

Hi! Welcome to DC! Actually, I've got my back-up Samsung (proprietary) battery from Amazon and even my ZeroLemon's. They're both authentic AFAIK though YMMV... But i guess you may just have to look around to check the seller's feedbacks/ review at amazon.
But like Lost said those are pretty much the stores you can snag one during your stay here! And second on that about giving 'em a call first before going to their store just to make sure they've got 'em in-store.

Ask the hotel front desk if they will accept packages for you. Then just find the best deal online and have it delivered to the hotel while you're staying there?
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CZ Eddie said:
Ask the hotel front desk if they will accept packages for you. Then just find the best deal online and have it delivered to the hotel while you're staying there?
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I'm in the DC area, and I actually have a spare battery from having my phone replaced last week. It's only about a month or so old, and was working perfectly for me (the exchange was the result of a defect with the phone itself). I have no need for it, and I'll send it wherever you want. Let me know!
Edit: Oh god, this is my first actual post. I've been lurking for years...

Stromson said:
I'm in the DC area, and I actually have a spare battery from having my phone replaced last week. It's only about a month or so old, and was working perfectly for me (the exchange was the result of a defect with the phone itself). I have no need for it, and I'll send it wherever you want. Let me know!
Edit: Oh god, this is my first actual post. I've been lurking for years...
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And now you have a 100% one-to-one ratio "thanks" feedback rating. You Rock! hahah