I decided to say f*** the iPhone 5 and got the beautiful SGS3 for me and my GF. I got 2 32GB models for $375. PM me if you want to know where as I dunno if it is allowed to say here.
Anyway, planning to root and install CM this weekend (if Isaac doesn't strike me Sarasota house).
Coming from ifon 4 are there any tips?
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I decided to say f*** the iPhone 5 and got the beautiful SGS3 for me and my GF. I got 2 32GB models for $375. PM me if you want to know where as I dunno if it is allowed to say here.
Anyway, planning to root and install CM this weekend (if Isaac doesn't strike me Sarasota house).
Coming from ifon 4 are there any tips?
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Welcome aboard! I also live in Sarasota and I'm watching the weather very close.
Welcome. You paid $375 for each or for both?
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Are you OK with the new interface, which can be very iOS-like (i.e., grids of app icons, Home button, folder, basic notifications, wallpaper), but also allows for different sized widgets anywhere they fit, theming as a standard capability (as is live wallpaper), notifications stay resident until you clear them and can be detailed, quick phone settings are available in the pulldown, and . . . well, here's an overview.
You can place your phone into MTP mode when connected to a computer and use programs such as Media Monkey to synch content much like iTunes, though Samsung has tried to make it easy in their own way to move from iTunes.
The ecosystem is not so tight with Android - you have lots of options for most things and much capability is built in without requiring the need for rooting and unlocking, I feel. Still, we're in the early days of unlocking, so back up your IMEI if you go that route since there is still a problem with phones being sent back to roaming through apparent loss of that value after applying a new ROM. I am not going past rooting (which allows for deeper backups and easy tethering, among other things) until that issue is resolved.
Have fun!
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Welcome. You paid $375 for each or for both?
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Just Google around i found deals via Amazon for Verizon 16gb for 150 and 32gb for 189. Here's the 16gb for 150:
http://wireless.amazon.com/Samsung-...=INDIVIDUAL_NEW&sr=2-2-entd&qid=1345818550286
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Welcome aboard! I also live in Sarasota and I'm watching the weather very close.
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That makes three of us in Sarasota I guess
Not quite Sarasota but your east coast just follow state road 60 neighbor, good luck over there hopefully the storm is more flash than actual damage.
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Just Google around i found deals via Amazon for Verizon 16gb for 150 and 32gb for 189. Here's the 16gb for 150:
http://wireless.amazon.com/Samsung-...=INDIVIDUAL_NEW&sr=2-2-entd&qid=1345818550286
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I got my 16Gb for $150. I walked in to best buy looking to buy a GNex and was told they didn't sell them at the store anymore but he would sell me a GS3 for $150...Thank god they didn't sell the GNex anymore, bc I am much happier on this phone than I would have been!
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Dang, that's impressive, but not too impressive if it was subsidized. VZW will give it to you at $155 on corporate discount with subsidization (but then charge you $30 in fees)
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Not quite Sarasota but your east coast just follow state road 60 neighbor, good luck over there hopefully the storm is more flash than actual damage.
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It's looking like a rain event at best. But damn it, I haven't cut the grass for almost 2 weeks from all the raining so I'm not to keen on more rain and longer grass.
It kind of reminds me of Charley's track and strength though and that's not good as Charley blew up and turned inland tearing up the state just south of me along with my parents house.
So I'm off to buy flashlights. I still have the plywood from 2005 (we had like 8 storms that year) LOL Probably all dry rotted by now though.
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Dang, that's impressive, but not too impressive if it was subsidized. VZW will give it to you at $155 on corporate discount with subsidization (but then charge you $30 in fees)
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Isn't that fee ridiculous? They give you 30.00 to "upgrade and extend" your contract and then charge you a fee for "upgrading and extending " your contract WTF?! one hand give the other hand takes away
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It's looking like a rain event at best. But damn it, I haven't cut the grass for almost 2 weeks from all the raining so I'm not to keen on more rain and longer grass.
It kind of reminds me of Charley's track and strength though and that's not good as Charley blew up and turned inland tearing up the state just south of me along with my parents house.
So I'm off to buy flashlights. I still have the plywood from 2005 (we had like 8 storms that year) LOL Probably all dry rotted by now though.
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Isn't that fee ridiculous? They give you 30.00 to "upgrade and extend" your contract and then charge you a fee for "upgrading and extending " your contract WTF?! one hand give the other hand takes away
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I can tell you from experience, they won't waive it (easily) either. I pretended I was going to buy the phone as an upgrade, acted surprised by the $30 fee, and then refused to buy it if they wouldn't waive it twice before just buying it on the third try. Maybe someone else could be a bigger shiester, but I got met with poker faces. They must have had a team meeting or something.
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Cocoa Beach! But from the Tampa Burb known as Brandon
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Anyone know what the price is going to be without contract?
I contacted an AT&T retail store and they didn't really know, but had read that Samsung posted $350 dollars on facebook. That seems low to me.
I haven't seen any pricing for non-commitment anywhere. Thanks!
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I would also want to know, because I'm planning on buying it with no contract.
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@harishv79 - The Captivate is $350 w/o contract
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Hopefully this is the actual price since a few people are able to confirm it with a few AT&T reps.
OMG if this is the price for the phone I am definitely getting this phone off contract and using my upgrade for another phone aka iPhone 4 to sell for a profit!!!!!!!!!!
How much is IP4 going for?
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$700+ on ebay!!!!!
I had my iPhone 4 since it came out (16 gb) and used it the whole time.
I just put it on craigslist and sold it for 600 in less than a day.
Now, I have money for the captivate!!!
What kind of fees would AT&T charge you for the switch? If it really is $350, I'll do the same
Yes! The price is $350 without contract! That's very nice, I'll check tomorrow my local AT&T store to see if they have any in stock already as some people already bought it.
I'd love to go get one tomorrow, but I go to an authorized retailer and there is one person in particular that I deal with. She's always treated me well, and they are a lot nicer than AT&T retail stores. She is out of town until monday I guess I'll be waiting for my phone 'til then.
The one thing I know nothing about is how to load custom roms, as this is my first open source phone! (first had symbian, then iOS) I am excited to see what else is out there.
If its only $350. I'll be buying this Phone off Contract ASAP.
Even tought i wanted an HTC or Motorola. Device ie nexus one, desire. This will do, since my G1 keeps overheating and is on its last legs.
There's people been buying them since yesterday for $350 off contract, so the pricing is real.
wow $350?!...hard to believe really when the tmo version is $499.
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Cell-Phone-Detail.aspx?cell-phone=Samsung-Vibrant
wait and see 3 more days...
I just returned from AT&T here they let me handle the phone. He showed me the price of the off contract phone as $300.00. He was shocked, but it was right there in living color. They will sell me one this Saturday morning. I will be there.
Wowz0rz
If this pricing is the same here in Arizona Ill be posting my HD2 for sale, use that money to buy a Captivate, and use my phone upgrade for an Iphone4, turn around and sell that beast as well.. Should come out wayyyyyyyyyyyy on top. Good god what a good deal. Thank you AT&T for getting something right.
Good luck to all who seem to be going down this cash flow road. Wooooop!
@willthebill - I am surprised that the Captivate is going to be 350 when the one for t-mobile is 500 as well! I am quite excited about it!
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If this pricing is the same here in Arizona Ill be posting my HD2 for sale, use that money to buy a Captivate, and use my phone upgrade for an Iphone4, turn around and sell that beast as well.. Should come out wayyyyyyyyyyyy on top. Good god what a good deal. Thank you AT&T for getting something right.
Good luck to all who seem to be going down this cash flow road. Wooooop!
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Thats was what I thought when I heard the Captivate was only going to be 350 off contract!! I can not wait to get that iPhone 4 and post it up on ebay to sell it to some iPhanboi.
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I can not wait to get that iPhone 4 and post it up on ebay to sell it to some iPhanboi.
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HaHAHAHAHA. Exact. Same. Thought. Process. They just eat those things up. In a way Im glad their out there. Who else would be dumb enough to pay $600 for a phone that needs duct tape to work? I love our Isheep.
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HaHAHAHAHA. Exact. Same. Thought. Process. They just eat those things up. In a way Im glad their out there. Who else would be dumb enough to pay $600 for a phone that needs duct tape to work? I love our Isheep.
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It is the very sad sad truth. On the bright side I am getting a very bad a** Android device that I can not wait to get my hands on.
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I can not wait to get that iPhone 4 and post it up on ebay to sell it to some iPhanboi.
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my thoughts exactly buy it off contract , then upgrade to the iphone 4 and sell iphone 4 and may my money back and some....
How about contacting the CEO directly and advising him that screwing the people that made ATT rich is biting the hand that fed him and provided him with his $5 million mansion and therefore is not a good business practice in the long run.
Office:
Randall L. Stephenson
208 S. Akard St.
75202 Dallas 2233 TX
United States
Primary Phone: 210-821-4105
Residence
5404 Walnut Hill Ln.
Dallas, Texas 75229
These threads are some of the funniest on all of XDA.. There is nothing and no one who you can talk to or complain to or try to sue that gives a damn.. and I'm not being rude but realistic. T - MOBILE has been throttling people for a few years now and in the beginning people tried to fight it, but guess what.. its still happening. Its in your contract that they can and will do what they want. Accept that and move on.
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Interesting.. that's blocks away from my office. Maybe I will just stop by.
It's actually a fairly small house for that area but your numbers are right ...and it's paid for lol
http://www.dallascad.org/AcctDetailRes.aspx?ID=00000421726000000
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5404+...+75220&t=h&z=12&panoid=OLOCv9jVeJAXzAVKOcvegA
geez check this one out..
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5404+...+75220&t=h&panoid=E2197WVhevu0UdENbmSrTA&z=12
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How about contacting the CEO directly and advising him that screwing the people that made ATT rich is biting the hand that fed him and provided him with his $5 million mansion and therefore is not a good business practice in the long run.
Office:
Randall L. Stephenson
208 S. Akard St.
75202 Dallas 2233 TX
United States
Primary Phone: 210-821-4105
Residence
5404 Walnut Hill Ln.
Dallas, Texas 75229
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These threads are some of the funniest on all of XDA.. There is nothing and no one who you can talk to or complain to or try to sue that gives a damn.. and I'm not being rude but realistic. T - MOBILE has been throttling people for a few years now and in the beginning people tried to fight it, but guess what.. its still happening. Its in your contract that they can and will do what they want. Accept that and move on.
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Taking it up you know what and just doing nothing is the wrong attitude. Whatever makes their lives and work a little bit harder is a good business practice on the part of consumers.
They need to know that this BS will not fly. Maybe T-mobile customers are pacifists, not us.
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geez check this one out..
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5404+...+75220&t=h&panoid=E2197WVhevu0UdENbmSrTA&z=12
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I bet the U-verse speed on his line is off the chart.
I am sure it is...kind of like the sprint exec up in Kansas that has cell coverage at any point on the Lake where his home is
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I bet the U-verse speed on his line is off the chart.
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I bet the U-verse speed on his line is off the chart.
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Yeah, like two whole megabits upload speed.
FIOS ftw.
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Yeah, like two whole megabits upload speed.
FIOS ftw.
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You get 2 up on FiOS in DFW? Time to call for an upgrade if so...
Get over it. You can't have unlimited data. People don't use it responsibly. We can't have 200 million pimple faces using their phones as TV sets. Business people wouldn't be able to get anything done.
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Get over it. You can't have unlimited data. People don't use it responsibly. We can't have 200 million pimple faces using their phones as TV sets. Business people wouldn't be able to get anything done.
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Randall Stephenson? Is that you?
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You get 2 up on FiOS in DFW? Time to call for an upgrade if so...
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Oh god no, i get 44ish down, 35 up. I was commenting on uverse's pathetic upload speed.
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Sheolrock said:
Randall Stephenson? Is that you?
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No he is just a dude who thinks he is important he is our local troll and village idiot
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Randall is the CEO of the AT&T Corporation, and does not run the wireless division. If he knew there was unlimited anything he might squash that and charge you the same for 2GB...lol!
Although he did run wireless in 2005 until becoming CEO in 2007.
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Oh god no, i get 44ish down, 35 up. I was commenting on uverse's pathetic upload speed.
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Ahhh I thought maybe you forgot to connect the cables...lol They advertise 50 down but I did not know the up was 2...
I have great affection for my FiOS! Wished everything worked as well as it does!
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Randall is the CEO of the AT&T Corporation, and does not run the wireless division. If he knew there was unlimited anything he might squash that and charge you the same for 2GB...lol!
Although he did run wireless in 2005 until becoming CEO in 2007.
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Ahhh I thought maybe you forgot to connect the cables...lol They advertise 50 down but I did not know the up was 2...
I have great affection for my FiOS! Wished everything worked as well as it does!
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I have the Comcast 50Mbps plan and I get about 45-50 off-peak. Love it. For only $95 a month with a TV package.
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I have the Comcast 50Mbps plan and I get about 45-50 off-peak. Love it. For only $95 a month with a TV package.
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Haha.. somehow I managed to get the time Warner equiv for $30.30/ month. I think it was a special when I bought my house 5 yrs ago. Every time the try to raise it I call and complain and they switch the price back
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Anyone think they will ship out the phones before Wednesday ? I keep checking hoping that my status will change to shipped. I know wishful thinking.
I highly doubt it, they don't really have any reason to need to do so since the phone isn't launching until Sunday. They are already giving plenty of time to get delivered if it is shipped Wednesday.
anything is possible, but as of right now my order says processing
It would be great if they did. I'm going out of town Thursday night...so my device will show up Friday without me to be there to get it. And I won't be back until Sunday. Even if it shipped just a day early I'd have it for my trip. Fingers crossed!
Rabble rabble rabble.
Just a note, most of the lumia 900's actually didn't ship until Thusday afternoon. I believe they will ship out Thursday with overnight shipping if they are following how they shipped the lumias (AT&T's last Sunday phone launch).
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Just a note, most of the lumia 900's actually didn't ship until Thusday afternoon. I believe they will ship out Thursday with overnight shipping if they are following how they shipped the lumias (AT&T's last Sunday phone launch).
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Yes, this ^^^ is what happened with the Atrix and possibly the Captivate as well...
It won't happen early sadly. But expect it on friday.
Will Fedex require signature or will they leave it on the doorstep? I do not know if I will be home to sign for it.
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Will Fedex require signature or will they leave it on the doorstep? I do not know if I will be home to sign for it.
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Pretty sure no sig..
checkride said:
Will Fedex require signature or will they leave it on the doorstep? I do not know if I will be home to sign for it.
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I haven't had to sign for something from Fedex in a long time. I'm guessing they're just going to leave it at your door step.
That's why I'll be checking the status religiously and leave work when I see that it has been delivered.
A signature is required when it's over like 700 bucks or something
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Will Fedex require signature or will they leave it on the doorstep? I do not know if I will be home to sign for it.
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Ever since FedEX and UPS started charging for requiring signatures, no one is willing to pay the extra amount unless the customer is willing to.
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A signature is required when it's over like 700 bucks or something
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Don't know how true that is. I've had season tickets to both the Saints and to the Hornets here in New Orleans with tickets valued at more than $1,000 (the Saints over $2K). Every year I've come home cussing because they would be just sitting there in front my door for anyone to come pick up. Luckily I live in a good neighborhood.
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Ever since FedEX and UPS started charging for requiring signatures, no one is willing to pay the extra amount unless the customer is willing to.
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Don't know how true that is. I've had season tickets to both the Saints and to the Hornets here in New Orleans with tickets valued at more than $1,000 (the Saints over $2K). Every year I've come home cussing because they would be just sitting there in front my door for anyone to come pick up. Luckily I live in a good neighborhood.
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Being an ex employee of UPS, leaving the parcel at the door is the drivers choice. If you live in a shady place...hells no...if its a good area...sure thing.
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Signing for the package is at shippers request. It makes no sense to me when Verizon would require for me to sign for a $3 clearance iPad screen protector.
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So... Shipping through Fedex? (I never checked) YES! Fedex ships to my home 9 hours earlier than UPS
Mine shipped at about 7:30 AM this morning my time.
EDIT: lol jk I wish.
But, if all is on schedule we should have our devices shipped tomorrow!
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Your definitely gonna have to sign for it. Last time I had a phone delivered (from Negri) I tried printing the tracking info and signing that/taping it to the door. Thats worked before, but it didn't work this time.
I had to use the Fedex tracking site to have them deliver it to a location near my work so I could go pick it up.
i hope fedex is delivering it. you can pick it up from a location the same day with them whereas with UPS you have to wait a day
So no one knows who they use to ship?
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So no one knows who they use to ship?
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AT&T uses Fedex.
Need to tap into the greater XDA/phone tech junkies hive mind.
My situation:
I currently have a broken SGS2 on AT&T. It works just can't charge the battery while in the phone.
I don't have an upgrade on any of my 8 lines on our account (closest is August).
I am thinking and damn close to getting the HTC one XL but it would costs 450 (200 for phone and 250) for early upgrade fees.
Now to add to it I jut had surgery and going to be stuck on the couch for the next 2 weeks.
What I am asking is you guys with the phone is if you had to pay 450 would you still do it after spending time with the phone.
Most of my use is games browsing and videos.
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Need to tap into the greater XDA/phone tech junkies hive mind.
My situation:
I currently have a broken SGS2 on AT&T. It works just can't charge the battery while in the phone.
I don't have an upgrade on any of my 8 lines on our account (closest is August).
I am thinking and damn close to getting the HTC one XL but it would costs 450 (200 for phone and 250) for early upgrade fees.
Now to add to it I jut had surgery and going to be stuck on the couch for the next 2 weeks.
What I am asking is you guys with the phone is if you had to pay 450 would you still do it after spending time with the phone.
Most of my use is games browsing and videos.
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August isn't far away. I'd buy a go phone and an external charger and wait it out.
But the real question is is the phone worth the retail price? Hell yeah.
Antitribu said:
Need to tap into the greater XDA/phone tech junkies hive mind.
My situation:
I currently have a broken SGS2 on AT&T. It works just can't charge the battery while in the phone.
I don't have an upgrade on any of my 8 lines on our account (closest is August).
I am thinking and damn close to getting the HTC one XL but it would costs 450 (200 for phone and 250) for early upgrade fees.
Now to add to it I jut had surgery and going to be stuck on the couch for the next 2 weeks.
What I am asking is you guys with the phone is if you had to pay 450 would you still do it after spending time with the phone.
Most of my use is games browsing and videos.
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This is exactly what you're going to do:
Call and tell them you would like one of your lines to be upgraded early, tell them you've been a loyal customer since XXXX and you need it early. I literally upgrade every year by this method no questions asked. LOL. Asked for the "retention" or "customer loyalty department". They will place the notes on your account for you to be upgraded. After that hang up.
Call back a few hours later and tell the next rep that you would like them to price match Amazon's price for the phone of 174.99 (they have no tax and shipping as well so be sure to mention that), the rep should then charge you for full price of the phone (199.99) but credit your account back like 70 bucks for the additional savings you would have got from using Amazon.
There you have it. You essentially got a one X for 174.99. No upgrade fees, no tax, phone at a great price. Don't have to wait until August either.
Well if you already own an external charger for sgs2, I would put this money on a tablet.
I love my X L but I love it more using it on the run.
good point with 8 lines he should have some pull. I only have 3 and they don't treat me as well
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good point with 8 lines he should have some pull. I only have 3 and they don't treat me as well
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You would think so but I got no where one the phone this morning. They acted like the 250 early upgrade fee was doing me a favor. I am going to give it a shot with customer retention.
It's 119.98 for a new line might be able to trick at&t into it. Plus the requesting an upgrade early has worked for a friend of mine worth a shot.
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You would think so but I got no where one the phone this morning. They acted like the 250 early upgrade fee was doing me a favor. I am going to give it a shot with customer retention.
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how long has the SGS II been out is it over a year?
gunnyman said:
good point with 8 lines he should have some pull. I only have 3 and they don't treat me as well
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I only have 3 but I think its because I have a business account that they treat me like god haha
They literally schedule follow up phone calls to check on me and my new phones and ask if they can do anything for me LOL My above strategy will still work though as I used to use it all the time on T-Mobile. One time I called to cancel with T-Mobile and they gave me unlimited minutes, texting and data, lowered my bill by $10, and upgraded my phone LOL I couldn't leave that place for the life of me. Unmatched customer retention.
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kleeman7 said:
It's 119.98 for a new line might be able to trick at&t into it. Plus the requesting an upgrade early has worked for a friend of mine worth a shot.
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The 119 pricing is only for new AT&T customers, but if the rep doesn't know this and just checks the Amazon site, they may be fooled and do it.
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how long has the SGS II been out is it over a year?
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I don't know but isn't it crazy how ancient the sgs2 seems next to our one x? I laugh at that phone whenever I see it. My buddy still has the one I sold him. Ick!
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I only have 3 but I think its because I have a business account that they treat me like god haha
They literally schedule follow up phone calls to check on me and my new phones and ask if they can do anything for me LOL My above strategy will still work though as I used to use it all the time on T-Mobile. One time I called to cancel with T-Mobile and they gave me unlimited minutes, texting and data, lowered my bill by $10, and upgraded my phone LOL I couldn't leave that place for the life of me. Unmatched customer retention.
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The 119 pricing is only for new AT&T customers, but if the rep doesn't know this and just checks the Amazon site, they may be fooled and do it.
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I don't know but isn't it crazy how ancient the sgs2 seems next to our one x? I laugh at that phone whenever I see it. My buddy still has the one I sold him. Ick!
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That's what I was thinking, some reps don't pay attention.
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I paid $600 for my One X. Very happy with my purchase.
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I paid $600 for my One X. Very happy with my purchase.
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me too. Thankfully I still sold my iphone for a profit
Definitely don't use an upgrade if you're paying $400 anyways. Head over to the marketplace...hell I have a One X I'll sell you.
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me too. Thankfully I still sold my iphone for a profit
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Yeah, I sold my iPhone 4S on craigslist for $550 So in reality I only had to shell out $50 for the HOX.
Thanks for the tips gents!
I called and went to the phone prompts to cancellations. Once I had a rep on the line and went through the account auth bs. I simply asked if she could calculate what my ETFs would be today if I transferred my 8 lines to VZW. After the 7 or 8 minutes it took her to come up with the 1025 number she asked why.
I explained that I had a dead phone and that both sales reps in the store and the main sales line had told me I was not eligible for an upgrade and would have to replace the Phone at full cost. I also stated that an ind dealer would match my etf in credit towards new devices.
With out missing a beat she asked me to hold on to see if there was anything she could do and what phone was I looking at.
Long story short she is priority shipping a HOXL white to me for 119 bux flat.
Thanks for saving me some bux all!
Antitribu said:
Thanks for the tips gents!
I called and went to the phone prompts to cancellations. Once I had a rep on the line and went through the account auth bs. I simply asked if she could calculate what my ETFs would be today if I transferred my 8 lines to VZW. After the 7 or 8 minutes it took her to come up with the 1025 number she asked why.
I explained that I had a dead phone and that both sales reps in the store and the main sales line had told me I was not eligible for an upgrade and would have to replace the Phone at full cost. I also stated that an ind dealer would match my etf in credit towards new devices.
With out missing a beat she asked me to hold on to see if there was anything she could do and what phone was I looking at.
Long story short she is priority shipping a HOXL white to me for 119 bux flat.
Thanks for saving me some bux all!
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Great news. Congrats!
Antitribu said:
Thanks for the tips gents!
I called and went to the phone prompts to cancellations. Once I had a rep on the line and went through the account auth bs. I simply asked if she could calculate what my ETFs would be today if I transferred my 8 lines to VZW. After the 7 or 8 minutes it took her to come up with the 1025 number she asked why.
I explained that I had a dead phone and that both sales reps in the store and the main sales line had told me I was not eligible for an upgrade and would have to replace the Phone at full cost. I also stated that an ind dealer would match my etf in credit towards new devices.
With out missing a beat she asked me to hold on to see if there was anything she could do and what phone was I looking at.
Long story short she is priority shipping a HOXL white to me for 119 bux flat.
Thanks for saving me some bux all!
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Wow. Rather than being happy for you, I'm actually jealous LOL I could only get them down to the 174.99 price! Oh well! Still better than 199.99 plus tax
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You would think so but I got no where one the phone this morning. They acted like the 250 early upgrade fee was doing me a favor. I am going to give it a shot with customer retention.
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Call and talk to their loyalty department. If they don't budge till them to transfer you to the cancellation department. You're taking all 8 lines to Verizon.
They should treat you like royalty if you have 8 lines.
edit: have you considering buying a galaxy nexus for 400? This way you still have your upgrades left for the successor to one x.
karan1203 said:
Call and talk to their loyalty department. If they don't budge till them to transfer you to the cancellation department. You're taking all 8 lines to Verizon.
They should treat you like royalty if you have 8 lines.
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Somebody doesn't like to read the whole thread before posting...
I spent $729 right off the bat just to get this amazing phone the same day it came out. Full retail price as I'm not in the habit of locking myself in a contract
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I've been researching different warranties and insurances and mainly looking at now at Ensquared and NegriCare. Both offer regular warranty against defects, and accidental damage. They both also cover lost and stolen. I haven't seen that many reviews or threads about these two, does anyone have any experience in these two companies?
I have no experience with either of these, but are these cheaper than the VZW sanctioned one? I guess what I'm getting at is why bother- if you want insurance just buy the VZW sanctioned version, that way at least you can give verizon crap if you have warranty issues. Just one man's humble opinion...
rgrossie said:
I have no experience with either of these, but are these cheaper than the VZW sanctioned one? I guess what I'm getting at is why bother- if you want insurance just buy the VZW sanctioned version, that way at least you can give verizon crap if you have warranty issues. Just one man's humble opinion...
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Verizon gives zero support on the insurance they hock. The insurance is provided by Assurion, if you file a claim you won't spend a second dealing with Verizon. Assurion is a horrible company completely devoid of any integrity. I know several people who have worked in their corporate FP&A, and after speaking about the company with insiders, it would be impossible for me to think less of the organization. If your choice is between burning your money and giving it to Assurion, find a match.
Ensquared is backed by Global Warranty Group... I have them and let me tell ya.. claim filed on 8-17 phone recieved on 8-22 however... I had the 32gb insured and they sent me a brand new in box 16gb... now I'm awaiting a shipment of the actual 32gb... but all in all they are a bbb a+ company .. I am not affiliated with them in any way.. but I am documenting my whole ordeal with them through way of recorded phone calls as well as vlogging my experiences.. I'll update this post with the links once it is all resolved.. but as I stated I got my phone within the allotted time they processed the claim
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As long as you don't lose your phones, and more accident-proned, the Best Buy Geek Squad Protection is probably the best bet, albeit only if you bought the device from them.
No deductible--unlimited claims.
ngocdao said:
As long as you don't lose your phones, and more accident-proned, the Best Buy Geek Squad Protection is probably the best bet, albeit only if you bought the device from them.
No deductible--unlimited claims.
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I'd have to agree with this. Now I do work for best buy but even if I didn't I would recommend it. It covers everything but lost or stolen and you can do 9.99 a month or 180 for a full 2 years. Even though I have this on my phone I also have Verizons TEP just in case my phone gets stolen or lost because that has happened to me in the past.
have you looked into a rider on you homeowners (if its offered) no questions asked cash payout (for the amount you insured the phone for) only $30 per year for a $600.00 policy from Farm Bureau
rgrossie said:
I have no experience with either of these, but are these cheaper than the VZW sanctioned one? I guess what I'm getting at is why bother- if you want insurance just buy the VZW sanctioned version, that way at least you can give verizon crap if you have warranty issues. Just one man's humble opinion...
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Cheaper since its a fixed amount to pay up front and a low deductible while VZW you go through Assurion, monthly payments and a high deductible.
geech72 said:
Verizon gives zero support on the insurance they hock. The insurance is provided by Assurion, if you file a claim you won't spend a second dealing with Verizon. Assurion is a horrible company completely devoid of any integrity. I know several people who have worked in their corporate FP&A, and after speaking about the company with insiders, it would be impossible for me to think less of the organization. If your choice is between burning your money and giving it to Assurion, find a match.
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Dra$tiK said:
Ensquared is backed by Global Warranty Group... I have them and let me tell ya.. claim filed on 8-17 phone recieved on 8-22 however... I had the 32gb insured and they sent me a brand new in box 16gb... now I'm awaiting a shipment of the actual 32gb... but all in all they are a bbb a+ company .. I am not affiliated with them in any way.. but I am documenting my whole ordeal with them through way of recorded phone calls as well as vlogging my experiences.. I'll update this post with the links once it is all resolved.. but as I stated I got my phone within the allotted time they processed the claim
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Awaiting your review!
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As long as you don't lose your phones, and more accident-proned, the Best Buy Geek Squad Protection is probably the best bet, albeit only if you bought the device from them.
No deductible--unlimited claims.
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I would of went with them if I bought my phone from them, I wasn't able to since they would of taken my unlimited data since I upgraded after the 28th of June.
gdavenpo said:
have you looked into a rider on you homeowners (if its offered) no questions asked cash payout (for the amount you insured the phone for) only $30 per year for a $600.00 policy from Farm Bureau
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I don't have homeowners insurance, so that is a no go for me, but good point for someone who has homeowners insurance.
Look to see if there are any ProtectCell dealers near you.
http://www.protectcell.com/Products/Memberships.aspx
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Look to see if there are any ProtectCell dealers near you.
http://www.protectcell.com/Products/Memberships.aspx
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Thanks for the suggestion but apparently no dealers within 50 miles of Miami.
Go with worthavegroup I lost my gs3 and the send me a check for 549.00
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sirrdeezy said:
Go with worthavegroup I lost my gs3 and the send me a check for 549.00
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Their coverage seems to be limited at $600, which I don't think it will cover my phone since I bought the 32GB version that retails at $650.
I remember back when I got my iPhone on here I was trying to get insurance I saw these guys http://www.gocare.com/cell-phone-protection/ I didn't look into them much but I saw some good reviews
mcp2009 said:
I'd have to agree with this. Now I do work for best buy but even if I didn't I would recommend it. It covers everything but lost or stolen and you can do 9.99 a month or 180 for a full 2 years. Even though I have this on my phone I also have Verizons TEP just in case my phone gets stolen or lost because that has happened to me in the past.
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Doesnt sound all that great. You can get something like global warranty group that has been mentioned for 119.99 or less for 2 years of coverage with $75 deductables that will cover you for lost, stolen, or damaged. If anyone is interested in picking it up I am a dealer for them in Delaware and will provide discounts to anyone who contacts me through the site. $107 to insure your phone for 2 years against everything can't be beat.
Bought my phone via Walmart and bought their insurance. The policy seemed pretty solid. I guess I really can't judge it one way or the other until an issue arises.
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Acturbo said:
Doesnt sound all that great. You can get something like global warranty group that has been mentioned for 119.99 or less for 2 years of coverage with $75 deductables that will cover you for lost, stolen, or damaged. If anyone is interested in picking it up I am a dealer for them in Delaware and will provide discounts to anyone who contacts me through the site. $107 to insure your phone for 2 years against everything can't be beat.
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Well with best buy there is no deductible
If you buy the two year plan from best buy, it seems to be about the same price as it is from Assurion. I guess it comes down to would you rather have no deductible, or peace of mind if you were to ever lose it or have it get stolen.
Acturbo said:
Doesnt sound all that great. You can get something like global warranty group that has been mentioned for 119.99 or less for 2 years of coverage with $75 deductables that will cover you for lost, stolen, or damaged. If anyone is interested in picking it up I am a dealer for them in Delaware and will provide discounts to anyone who contacts me through the site. $107 to insure your phone for 2 years against everything can't be beat.
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Wth is global warranty group and why do keep mentioning how its recognized? Is that like a stamp of approval? like USDA angus beef?
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Well with best buy there is no deductible
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And unlimited claims.
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Wth is global warranty group and why do keep mentioning how its recognized? Is that like a stamp of approval? like USDA angus beef?
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And unlimited claims.
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I didn't mention how its recognized, I was referencing the fact that someone mentioned it earlier in the thread. We offer it as a cheaper alternative to Asurion. Rarely do we get complaints about them, many more complaints about Asurion.
Acturbo said:
Doesnt sound all that great. You can get something like global warranty group that has been mentioned for 119.99 or less for 2 years of coverage with $75 deductables that will cover you for lost, stolen, or damaged. If anyone is interested in picking it up I am a dealer for them in Delaware and will provide discounts to anyone who contacts me through the site. $107 to insure your phone for 2 years against everything can't be beat.
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Wth is global warranty group and why do keep mentioning how its recognized? Is that like a stamp of approval? like USDA angus beef?
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And unlimited claims.
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Acturbo said:
I didn't mention how its recognized, I was referencing the fact that someone mentioned it earlier in the thread. We offer it as a cheaper alternative to Asurion. Rarely do we get complaints about them, many more complaints about Asurion.
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Update: 8-30-12 received another phone from Global Warranty Group... Its another 16GB.... Will keep you updated as to why I have a 32GB insured and they keep sending me a 16GB.. Same as last time though.. Bnib overnighted. but they didnt know when it shipped or when i would get it.. TBH I wonder if its too late to get Asurion...